SONY DVP NS53P Diagram

DVP-NS15/NS51P/NS43P/NS53P/K56P

SERVICE MANUAL

Photo : DVP-NS15

Photo : DVP-NS51P

RMT-D175P

This manual have three different type of DVD player appearance/structure . Please take note.

RMT-D175A

/RMT-D175C/RMT-D175P

AEP Model

UK Model

DVP-NS15

Chinese Model

DVP-NS51P

Argentina Model

Brazilian Model

DVP-NS43P/NS53P

Singapore Model

Saudi Arabia Model

DVP-NS51P/K56P

Mexican Model

E Model

DVP-NS53P

Russian Model

DVP-K56P

Taiwan Model

DVP-K56P/NS51P

RMT-D175A

Photo : DVP-K56P

Photo : DVP-NS43P/NS53P

Australian/New Zealand Model

India Model

IND,PAK,MAR Model

Iran Model

Middle East Model

Korean Model

Malaysian Model

Hong Kong Model

Vietnam Model

DVP-NS51P

Notes: Australia/NZ model only

CD/DVD PLAYER

DVP-NS15/NS51P/NS43P/NS53P/K56P

SPECIFICATIONS

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/NTSC: (others) Signal format system:

NTSC: (DVP-NS43P/NS53P only)

Audio characteristics

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO

(PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Harmonic distortion: 0.01% Dynamic range:

DVD VIDEO: 85 dB/CD: 85 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

Outputs (DVP-NS15 only) (Jack name: Jack type/Output level/

Load impedance)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

LINE (RGB)-TV:

(AUDIO): SCART jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms (VIDEO): SCART jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms (S VIDEO): SCART jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL),

0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms (RGB): SCART jack/0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

Outputs and Input

(DVP-NS51P/K56P)

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/

Load impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO):

Phono jack/2 Vrms/ 10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):

Optical output jack/–18 dBm (wave length 660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):

Phono jack/ 0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR):

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

LINE OUT (VIDEO):

Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT:

4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL),

0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms

MIC Input: Phono jack (DVP-K56P only)

Outputs (DVP-NS43P/NS53P) (Jack name: Jack type/Output level/

Load impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO):

Phono jack/2 Vrms/ 10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):

(DVP-NS53P: AR2, BR4) Optical output jack/–18 dBm (wave length 660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):

Phono jack/ 0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR):

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB,PR: interlace*1 = 0.648 Vp-p, progressive or interlace*2 = 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is ON

BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is OFF

LINE OUT (VIDEO):

Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT:

4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

General

Power requirements:

120 V AC, 60 Hz (DVP-NS53P: MX only) 110 V AC, 60 Hz (NS51P:TW/K56P:TW) 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (DVP-K56P: Except TW,RUS/ DVP-NS43P/NS53P: Except MX/ NS51P: Except TW) 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (DVP-NS15/K56P:RUS only) See page 2 for further information.

Power consumption:

9W (DVP-K56P/NS43P/NS53P/NS51P) 8W (DVP-NS15)

Dimensions (approx.):

430 × 43 × 214.4 mm (DVP-K56P only) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts 430 × 43 × 207 mm (DVP-NS15) 430 × 43 × 208.8 mm (DVP-NS51P) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts 430 × 43 × 208 mm (DVP-NS43P/NS53P) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.):

1.78 kg (DVP-NSK56P)

1.69 kg (DVP-NS15)

1.74 kg (DVP-NS51P)

1.72 kg (DVP-NS43P/NS53P)

Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C Operating humidity: 25% to 80%

Supplied accessories

See page 14.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

(DVP-NS51P: AUS ONLY)

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DVP-NS15/NS51P/NS43P/NS53P/K56P

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the replacement of any such line cord to the customer.

6. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage. Check leakage as described below.

To Exposed Metal

Parts on Set

0.15 F

Fig.A. Using an Acvoltmeter to check AC leakage.

WHEN SERVICING, DO NOT APPROACH THE LASER EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DISTANCE OF MORE THAN 25 cm FROM THE SURFACE OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.

1.5k

Earth Ground

WARNING!!

Voltmeter (0.75 V)

CAUTION:

The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye hazard.

LEAKAGE TEST

The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5mA (500 microampers). Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.

1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA TW-540A. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions to use these instruments.

2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245 digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a VOM or battery-operated AC volmeter. The “limit” indication is 0.75V, so analog meters must have an accurate low voltage scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples of a passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital multimeters that have a 2V AC range are suitable. (See Fig. A)

Unleaded solder

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C highter than

ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350°C Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong viscosity

Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder

It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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DVP-NS15/NS51P/NS43P/NS53P/K56P

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

1. Disc Removal Procedure (at POWER OFF) ....................... 5

1. GENERAL

WARNING............................................................................ 1-1

Notes About the Discs ........................................................ 1-1

Precautions.......................................................................... 1-1

About This Manual ............................................................... 1-1

This Player Can Play the Following Discs......................... 1-1

Index to Parts and Controls ............................................... 1-2

Guide to the Control Menu Display .................................... 1-3

Hookups ...................................................................................... 1-3

Hooking Up the Player ........................................................ 1-3

Step 1: Unpacking ............................................................... 1-3

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote ....................... 1-3

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords .................................. 1-4

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords .................................. 1-4

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead ................................... 1-5

Step 6: Quick Setup ............................................................ 1-5

Playing Discs............................................................................... 1-5

Playing Discs ....................................................................... 1-5

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You

Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) ........................ 1-6

Using the DVD's Menu ........................................................ 1-6

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a

DVD-RW/DVD-R............................................................. 1-6

Playing VIDEO CD's With PBC Functions

(PBC Playback) .............................................................. 1-6

Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play,

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play................. 1-7

Searching for a Scene ................................................................ 1-8

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc

(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) .................... 1-8

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. ............... 1-8

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) ............... 1-8

Viewing Information About the Disc ........................................... 1-9

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time .............. 1-9

Sound Adjustments ..................................................................... 1-9

Changing the Sound............................................................ 1-9

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) ................................. 1-10

Enjoying Movies ........................................................................ 1-10

Changing the Angles ......................................................... 1-10

Displaying the Subtitles..................................................... 1-10

Adjusting the Playback Picture

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) ..................................... 1-10

Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS)........................... 1-11

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images .................................. 1-11

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ........... 1-11

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ......... 1-11

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show ......................... 1-12

Using Various Additional Functions .......................................... 1-13

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) .............................................. 1-13

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote ................. 1-13

Settings and Adjustments......................................................... 1-14

Using the Setup Display ................................................... 1-14

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP) ................................................. 1-14

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) .................... 1-14

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) .............................. 1-15

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) ......................... 1-15

Additional Information ................................................................ 1-15

Troubleshooting ................................................................. 1-15

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/

numbers appear in the display .................................... 1-16

Glossary ............................................................................ 1-16

Specifications..................................................................... 1-17

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Upper Case ......................................................................... 2-1

2-2. Front Panel Assembly......................................................... 2-1

2-3. Loading Assembly............................................................... 2-3

2-4. Optical Pick-Up

(Device, Optical KHM-313CAA/C2RP) ........................ 2-5

2-5. Rear Panel, MV Board and IF Board ................................. 2-6

2-6. Switching Regulator ............................................................ 2-9

2-7. Interval Views ..................................................................... 2-10

2-8. Circuit Boards Location..................................................... 2-11

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. Overall Block Diagram ........................................................ 3-1

3-2. Power Line Block Diagram ................................................. 3-3

3-3. System Control/Signal Processor (1) Block Diagram ...... 3-5

3-4. System Control/Signal Processor (2) Block Diagram ...... 3-7

3-5. RF/Servo Block Diagram .................................................... 3-9

3-6. Video (1) Block Diagram ................................................... 3-11

3-7. Video (2) Block Diagram ................................................... 3-13

3-8. Audio (1) Block Diagram ................................................... 3-15

3-9. Audio (2) Block Diagram ................................................... 3-17

3-10. Interface Control (1) Block Diagram ................................ 3-19

3-11. Interface Control (2) Block Diagram ................................ 3-21

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram................................................. 4-1

4-2. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams.............. 4-3

• Waveforms

MV-48 Board (DVP-NS15 only)..................................... 4-4

MV-47 Board (Except DVP-NS15) ................................ 4-5

• IF-143 Printed Wiring Board .......................................... 4-7

• IF-143 (Interface) Schematic Diagram ........................ 4-9

• IF-144 Printed Wiring Board ........................................ 4-11

• IF-144 (Interface) Schematic Diagram ...................... 4-13

• IF-145 Printed Wiring Board ........................................ 4-15

• IF-145 (Interface) Schematic Diagram ...................... 4-17

• MC-161 Printed Wiring Board ..................................... 4-19

• MC-161 (MIC-ECHO) Schematic Diagram ................ 4-21

• MS-203 Printed Wiring Board ...................................... 4-23

• MS-203 (Loading Motor) Schematic Diagram............ 4-23

• MV-47 Printed Wiring Board ........................................ 4-25

• MV-47 (CPU, Servo-DSP, AVDEC)

Schematic Diagram...................................................... 4-27

• MV-47 (Drive) Schematic Diagram ............................. 4-29

• MV-47 (Video) Schematic Diagram............................. 4-31

• MV-47 (Audio) Schematic Diagram............................. 4-33

• MV-47 (Power) Schematic Diagram ............................ 4-35

• MV-48 Printed Wiring Board ........................................ 4-37

• MV-48 (CPU, Servo-DSP, AVDEC)

Schematic Diagram...................................................... 4-39

• MV-48 (Drive) Schematic Diagram ............................. 4-41

• MV-48 (Video D-EURO) Schematic Diagram ............ 4-43

• MV-48 (Audio_EURO) Schematic Diagram ............... 4-45

• MV-48 (Power) Schematic Diagram ............................ 4-47

• SW-467 Printed Wiring Board ..................................... 4-49

• SW-467 (Switch PWB) Schematic Diagram ............... 4-49

• SW-468 Printed Wiring Board ..................................... 4-51

• SW-468 (Switch) Schematic Diagram ........................ 4-51

• SW-469 Printed Wiring Board ..................................... 4-53

• SW-469 (Switch Board) Schematic Diagram ............. 4-53

• SW-475 Printed Wiring Board ..................................... 4-55

• SW-475 (Switch) Schematic Diagram ........................ 4-55

• Power Block (SRV1872WW) Printed Wiring Board .... 4-57

• Power Block (SRV1872WW) Schematic Diagram ..... 4-59

• Power Block (SRV1873UC) Printed Wiring Board ..... 4-61

• Power Block (SRV1873UC) Schematic Diagram ....... 4-63

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5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. System Control Pin Function

(MV-47/78 Boards IC101)................................................... 5-1

6. TEST MODE

6-1. Executing IOP Measurement ............................................. 6-1

6-2. Emergency History Check ................................................. 6-1

6-3. Initializing Setup Data .......................................................... 6-2

6-4. Version Information ............................................................. 6-3

6-5. If Con Self Diagnostic Function .......................................... 6-3

7. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

7-1. Power Supply Output Voltage Check ................................. 7-1

7-2. Adjustment of Video System (DVP-NS15) ......................... 7-2

7-3. Adjustment of Video System (Except DVP-NS15) ............ 7-4

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

8-1. Exploded Views ................................................................... 8-1

8-1-1. Main Section ................................................................... 8-1

8-1-2. Mechanism Deck Assembly .......................................... 8-5

8-2. Electrical Parts List ............................................................. 8-6

DVP-NS15/NS51P/NS43P/NS53P/K56P

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DVP-NS15/NS51P/NS43P/NS53P/K56P

SERVICE NOTE

1. DISC REMOVAL PROCEDURE (at POWER OFF)

1) Open dust cover to access to a hole insert a tapering driver into the aperture of the unit bottom, and move the lever of chuck can in the direction of the arrow A. (See Fig. 1)

2) Draw out the tray in the direction of the arrow B, and remove a disc. (See Fig. 1)

3) After removing the disc, push in the direction of arrow C until the tray fully in.

4) Move the lever of chuck cam in the direction of arrow D.

The lever of a chuck cam

Tray

Hole

Fig. 1.

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DVP-NS15/NS51P/NS43P/NS53P/K56P

Note:

For IM part number used for other model, you can refer to accessories. (See page 8-11)

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment This symbol is applicable only in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems.

Precautions

Safety

• The power requirements and power consumption of this unit are indicated on the back of the unit. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

Power requirements and power consumption

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Installing

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

For Customers in Taiwan only

Please recycle used batteries.

00W

0-000-000-00

Notes About the Discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available disc/lens cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• If you have printed the disc’s label, dry the label before playing.

SECTION 1

GENERAL

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• The player is not disconnected from the AC

• If you are not going to use the player for a

On placement

• Place the player in a location with adequate

• Do not place the player on a soft surface

• Do not place the player in a location near

On operation

• If the player is brought directly from a cold

• When you move the player, take out any

This section is extracted from instruction manual. 2-665-997-11

power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

long time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

such as a rug.

heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 57

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 65

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Parental Control Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

About This Manual

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (video mode).

• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:

Icons Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format)

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files)

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG

* MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (I nternational Organization for

image files)

Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data.

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/-R

DVD+RW/+R

VIDEO CD/ Music CD

CD-RW/-R

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks.

Note about CDs/DVDs

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats: – music CD format – video CD format – MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files of

format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

– KODAK Picture CD format

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

The player can play DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following format: – MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of

format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on this page.

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.

• Data part of CD-Extras.

• DVD Audio discs.

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVP–XXXX

0-000-000-00

ALL

Region code

DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this player.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, there may be no region code indication, even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

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Notes

• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs

Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

• Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

• Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Index to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) button (22) B Disc tray (22) C Front panel display (9) D PROGRESSIVE indicator (17)

Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.

Rear panel

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (18) B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (18) C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (15) D S VIDEO OUT jack (15)

E PROGRESSIVE button (17) F A (open/close) button (22) G H (play) button (22) H x (stop) button (23) I (remote sensor) (14)

E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(15)

F DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (18)

Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode disc

Playing status

Disc type

Lights up during Repeat Play (29)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (26)

Disc type

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (30)

When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Playing status

Disc type*

* When playing DATA DVDs, the DVD indicator is displayed.

When playing VIDEO CDs (without PBC), the VCD indicator is displayed.

Lights up when you can change the angle (41)

Current audio signal (39)

Playing status

Lights up during Repeat Play (29)

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (45)

Current title/chapter or playing time (35)

Current scene or playing time (35)

Current track (35)

Playing time (35)

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Remote

I ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/

next) buttons (23)

J m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (31)

K ZOOM button (23, 48) L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons

(23)

M /AUDIO button (38) N /SUBTITLE button (41) O [/1 (on/standby) button (22) P 2/VOL (volume) +/– buttons (54)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

Q t/TV/VIDEO button (54) R PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

button (33, 48)

S TIME/TEXT button (35) T MENU button (25) U ENTER button (20) V DISPLAY button (11) W H/PLAY button (22)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

X x STOP button (23) Y X PAUSE button (23) Z SUR (surround) button (39)

wj /ANGLE button (41)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (54) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (23) C Number buttons (25)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (27) E TOP MENU button (25) F C/X/x/c buttons (25) G O RETURN button (22, 23) H / REPLAY/STEP/

ADVANCE/STEP buttons (23, 31)

the player.

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Guide to the Control Menu Display

Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:

Control Menu display 1

Control Menu display 2 (Only for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs)

Control Menu display off

Control Menu display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.

Playback status (N Playback,

X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

Type of disc being played*

Playing time* Current setting

Options

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Control Menu items

1 2 (2 7 1 8 (3 4 T

Selected item

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

*1Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CD s, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.

*2Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs,

MP3 audio track number or JPEG image file

number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. *3Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” *4Displays the date for JPEG files.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY.

OFF OFF SET ON

PROGRAM

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Currently playing chapter number*

Currently playing title number*

Total number of titles*

Total number of chapters*

) )

ENTER DISPLAY

Quit:

PLAY DVD VIDEO

List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function

TITLE (page 32)/SCENE (page 32)/TRACK (page 32)

Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.

CHAPTER (page 32)/INDEX (page 32)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

TRACK (page 32)

Selects the track to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 25)

Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY LIST.

TIME/TEXT (page 32)

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text, or the DATA CD/DATA DVD track or file name.

PROGRAM (page 27)

Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.

SHUFFLE (page 28)

Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.

REPEAT (page 29)

Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/ album repeatedly.

A-B REPEAT (page 30)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 42)

Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best suits the programme you are watching.

SHARPNESS (page 44)

Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 51)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 56)

QUICK Setup (page 20) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio output signal. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

ALBUM (page 45)

Selects the album that contains the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files to be played.

FILE (page 32)

Selects the JPEG image file to be played.

DATE (page 48)

Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.

INTERVAL (page 50)

Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.

EFFECT (page 50)

Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.

MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 49)

Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green

except “OFF” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE,” “SHARPNESS” only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST” (default setting).

when you select any item

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Hooking Up the Player

Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connecte d.

• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video inpu t jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connect ing.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/Video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to a void possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern C.

(yellow)

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

(green)

Component video cord (not supplied)

l : Signal flow

A If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of an audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. With this connection, select “LINE OUT/S VIDEO OUT” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

(blue)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(red)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

to S VIDEO OUT

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

COMPONENT

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

Yellow White (L) Red (R)

INPUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO IN

PB/C

PR/C

(green)

(blue)

(red)

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B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. With this connection, select “LINE OUT/S VIDEO OUT” (default) by pressing the

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PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier

(receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, use this connection and press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to output progressive signals. For details, see “Selecting the video output jack and signal format (PROGRESSIVE button)” (page 17).

Green Blue Red

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 58.

To change the colour system

If the on-screen menu of the player does not appear on the connected TV, switch the player’s colour system to match the colour system of the TV (NTSC or PAL). First turn off the player by pressing "/1, and then press "/1 again while holding down x on the player. The player turns back on, and the name of the colour system scrolls across the front panel display.

Note

Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack.

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

Green Blue Red

B/CB, PR/CR)

Selecting the video output jack and signal format (PROGRESSIVE button)

By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel, you can select the jack from which the player outputs Progressive or Interlace signals. The default setting will output Interlace signals from the LINE OUT(VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT jacks. Press the button once to switch to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Each additional press of the button will change the output signal as shown below.

Setting/Display Front Panel Display Output Connection

“LINE OUT/S VIDEO OUT” LINE/S LINE OUT or S VIDEO OUT jacks

“NORMAL (INTERLACE)” COMPONENT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

“PROGRESSIVE AUTO” P AUT O COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

“PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” P VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

Note that signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks when “LINE OUT/ S VIDEO OUT” is selected, and signals are not output from the LINE OUT(VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT jacks when any other setting is selected.

◆When your TV is connected to jack other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE

OUT(VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT), select:

- “LINE OUT/S VIDEO OUT”

◆When your TV is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, select:

- “NORMAL (INTERLACE)”

- “PROGRESSIVE AUTO”

Normally select this if your TV is compatible with progressive signals. This automatically detects the software type, and selects the appropriate conversion method.

- “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO”

Select this if your TV is compatible with progressive signals and the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO. This setting will fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video based software.

About DVD software types and the conversion method

DVD software can be divided into two types: film-based software and video based software. Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.

Notes

• When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear unnatural due to the conversion proces s when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

• Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will cause the picture to go blank. In this case, press the PROGRESSIVE button to see the picture.

• When using LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT, the picture will go blank when your setting is “NORMAL (INTERLACE)”, or “PROGRESSIVE AUTO”, or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO ”. In this case, press the button repeatedly until you see the picture.

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,

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projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)

(yellow)*

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Centre

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page15).

z Hint

For correct speaker location, see the opera ting instructions supplied with the connected components.

to optical digital input

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial digital input

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

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A Connecting to audio L/R input

jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied).

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

• Surround effect (page 39)

TV: Dynamic Theatre, Dynamic, Wide, Night

Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night

Yellow White (L) Red (R)

B Connecting to a digital audio

input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby

Digital*

, DTS*2, or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not supplied).

Coaxial cord

Optical cord

• Surround effect Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), MPEG audio (5.1ch)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, make

the appropriate settings in Quick Setup (page20). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 61). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

• The TVS effects of this player cannot be used

with this connection.

• In order to listen to DTS sound tracks, you must

use this connection. DTS sound tracks are not output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks, even if you set “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 20).

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.

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Step 6: Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. The onscreen displays differ depending on the player model. Oceanian model is used for illustration unless otherwise specified.

ENTE

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1. 3 Switch the input selector on your

TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” (press enter to run Quick Setup) appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, select “QUICK” (quick) under “SETUP” (setup) in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 57).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a

disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. The available languages differ depending upon the player model.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

ITALIANO

ESPAÑOL

NEDERLANDS

DANSK

SVENSKA

5 Press X/x to select a language.

The player displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.

6 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 OUTPUT:

16:9 16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

FULL

7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode

• 16:9 (page 58)

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 58)

8 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your amplifier (receiver) appears.

Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using.

YES

LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT

9 Press X/x to select the type of jack

(if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER.

If you did not connect an AV amplifier (receiver), select “NO,” then go to step

13.

If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using just an audio cord, select “YES: LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO),” then go to step 13. If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using either a optical or coaxial digital cord, select “YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT.”

10Press X/x to select the type of

Dolby Digital signal you wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder, select “DOLBY DIGITAL.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

ON D-PCM D-PCM

DOLBY DIGITAL

48kHz/16bit

11Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selected.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

ON D-PCM

PCM

OFF OFF

12Press X/x to select whether or

not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver).

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, select “ON.” Otherwise, select “OFF.”

13Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete. If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 61).

Playing Discs

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Playing Discs

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.

RETURN

ENTER

1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press [/1.

The player turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your

TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the player.

Playback side facing down

5 Press H.

The disc tray closes. The player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 25. For VIDEO CDs, see page 26.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

z Hint

You can have the player turn off automatical ly whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes. To turn this function on or off, set “AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON” or “OFF” (page 59).

Note

Discs created on DVD recorders must be correctly finalized before they can be played. For more information about finalizing, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO

• DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.

• When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 61).

• If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 61). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

4 Press A on the player, and place a

disc on the disc tray.

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Additional operations

CLEAR

REPLAY

ZOOM

SLOW PLAY

To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Press X

Resume play after pause

Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode

Go back to the previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode

Stop play and remove the disc

Replay the previous

scene*

Briefly fast forward the current scene*

Magnify the image*

*1DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only *2DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/

You may not be able to use the Replay or Advance function with some scenes.

DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only Video and JPEG pictures only (except BACKGROUND pictures). You can move the enlarged picture using C/X/x/c. Depending upon the contents of the disc, the zoom fun ction may be canceled automatically when the picture is moved.

Note

ADVANCE

FAST PLAY

Press X or H

Press >

Press .

Press Z

Press REPLAY during playback

Press ADVANCE during playback

Press ZOOM repeatedly. Press CLEAR to cancel.

Playback quickly or slowly with sound

You can listen to dialogue or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly.

During playback, press FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY.

The speed changes when you press either FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY.

To return to normal playback

Press H.

Notes

• You can only use this function with DVDs/ VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs and DVD-RWs/DVDRs in VR mode only.

• “Operation not possible” will appear when maximum or minimum speed is reached.

• During Fast Play or Slow Play mode, you cannot change the angle (page 41), subtitle (page 41) and sound (page 38). The sound can only be cha nged for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs.

• Fast Play and Slow Play functions do not work when playing DTS sound tracks.

• You cannot use Fast Play or Slow Play function when playing a still picture on DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode.

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from opening it.

When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the remote.

The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. The buttons on the player or the remote do not work while the Child Lock is set.

To unlock the disc tray

When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.

Note

Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu (page 57), the disc tray remains locked.

A and Z

Playing Discs

Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc

Resume)

The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. If you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.

1 While playing a disc, press x to

stop playback.

“RESUME” appears on the front panel display.

2 Press H.

The player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in step 1.

z Hint

To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H.

Notes

• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 60).

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:

– you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Di splay.

• For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs, the player remembers the resume playback point for the current disc. The resume point is cleared when:

– you opened the disc tray. – you disconnect the mains lead. – the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/

DATA DVD only).

• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Programme Play.

• This function may not work with some discs.

• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON” and you playback a recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may playback other recorded discs from the same resume point.

Using the DVD’s Menu

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as language for the sound and subtitles, select these items using the MENU button.

Number buttons

MENUTOP MENU ENTER

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

2 Press C/X/x/c or the number

buttons to select the item you want to play or change.

If you press the number buttons, the following display appears. Press the number buttons to select the item you want.

3 Press ENTER.

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVDRW/DVD-R

Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY LIST). You can select the type of title to be played.

ENTER DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY when the player is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER.

The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” appear.

)

1 2 (2 7

)

1 8 (3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5 PLAY LIST PLAY LIST ORIGINAL

DVD-VR

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing.

• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded.

4 Press ENTER.

Playing Discs

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback)

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.

Number buttons

RETURN

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

2 Press the number buttons to select

the item number you want.

3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in the

menu for interactive operations.

Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.

To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

ENTER

z Hint

To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot pl ay still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H.

Note

Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H.

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Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play,

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat

Play)

You can set the following play modes:

• Programme Play (page 27)

• Shuffle Play (page 28)

• Repeat Play (page 29)

• A-B Repeat Play (page 30)

CLEAR

Note

The play mode is cancelled when: – you open the disc tray. – the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

Creating your own programme (Programme Play)

You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create your own programme. You can programme up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.

The options for “PROGRAM” appear.

ENTER

DISPLAY

)

1 2 (2 7

)

1 8 (3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5 OFF OFF SET ON

3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then

press ENTER.

“TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD, or CD.

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TITLE – –

2. TITLE – –

3. TITLE – –

4. TITLE – –

5. TITLE – –

6. TITLE – –

7. TITLE

4 Press c.

The cursor moves to the title or track row “T” (in this case, “01”).

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

– –

1. TITLE – –

2. TITLE – –

3. TITLE – –

4. TITLE – –

5. TITLE – –

6. TITLE – –

7. TITLE

Chapters recorded on a disc

5 Select the title, chapter, or track you

want to programme.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

For example, select chapter “03” of title “02.” Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER.

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

– –

1. TITLE – –

2. TITLE – –

3. TITLE – –

4. TITLE – –

5. TITLE – –

6. TITLE – –

7. TITLE

PLAY DVD VIDEO

– –

01 02 03 04 05

Titles or tracks recorded on a disc

– –

ALL

02 03

– –

ALL

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Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER.

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TITLE 0 2

2. TITLE

3. TITLE

4. TITLE

5. TITLE

6. TITLE

7. TITLE

Selected title and chapter

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, or CD

For example, select track “02.” Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER.

Selected track

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK 0 2

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

Total time of the programmed tracks

6 To programme other titles, chapters,

or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.

The programmed titles, chapters, and tracks are displayed in the selected order.

7 Press H to start Programme Play.

Programme Play begins. When the programme ends, you can restart the same programme again by pressing H.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” after step 2. To play the same programme again, select “ON” in step 3 and press ENTER.

– –

–

0 3

– –

0:15:30

– –

To change or cancel a programme

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your

own programme (Programme Play).”

2 Select the programme number of the title,

chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using X/x and press c. If you want to delete the title, chapter, or track from the programme, press CLEAR.

3 Follow step 5 for new programming. To

cancel a programme, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.

To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “

programme (Programme Play).”

Creating your own

2 Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.” 3 Press ENTER.

z Hint

You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During Programme Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play (page 29) or Shuffle Play (page 28).

Notes

• When you programme tracks on a Super VCD, the total playing time is not displayed .

• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback.

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)

You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.

The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.

)

1 2 (2 7

)

1 8 (3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF TITLE CHAPTER

3 Press X/x to select the item to be

shuffled.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

• TITLE

• CHAPTER

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• TRACK

PLAY DVD VIDEO

◆ When Programme Play is activated

• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks

selected in Programme Play.

4 Press ENTER.

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.

z Hints

• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, press H. Shuffle Play starts.

• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.

Note

You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with PBC playback.

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)

You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc, or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Programme Play modes.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(REPEAT), then press ENTER.

The options for “REPEAT” appear.

)

1 2 (2 7

)

1 8 (3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER

3 Press X/x to select the item to be

repeated.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

• DISC: repeats all of the titles.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a

disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current

chapter.

DVD VIDEO

◆ When playing a DVD-VR mode disc

• DISC: repeats all the titles of the

selected type.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a

disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current

chapter.

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD

• DISC: repeats all of the albums.

• ALBUM: repeats the current album.

• TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only):

repeats the current track.

◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play is activated

• ON: repeats Programme Play or

Shuffle Play.

4 Press ENTER.

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.

z Hint

You can set Repeat Play while the player is stoppe d. After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H. Repeat Play starts.

Notes

• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback.

• When repeating a DATA CD/DATA DVD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, and their playing times are not the same, the s ound will not match the image.

• When “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 49), you cannot select “TRACK.”

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Playing Discs

Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play)

You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.)

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select (A-B

REPEAT), then press ENTER.

The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear.

)

1 2 (2 7

)

1 8 (3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF SET OFF

3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then

press ENTER.

The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.

A 18 - 1:32:30 B

4 During playback, when you find the

starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press ENTER.

The starting point (point A) is set.

A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:33:05

5 When you reach the ending point

(point B), press ENTER again.

The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion.

PLAY DVD VIDEO

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.

Notes

• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play are cancelled.

• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple titles.

• You may not set A-B Repeat Play for contents on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) that contains still pictures.

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Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play,

Freeze Frame)

You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.

STEP

Notes

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, you can search for a particular point only on an MP3 audio track.

Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan)

Press m or M while playing a disc. When you find the point you want, press H to return to normal speed. Each time you press m or M during scan, the scan speed changes. With each press the indication changes as shown below. Actual speeds may differ between discs.

STEP

Playback direction

×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M

3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/ VIDEO CD only) ×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)

Opposite direction

×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m

3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/ VIDEO CD only) × 2b (DVD VI DEO only)

The “× 2B”/ “×2b ” playback speed is about twice the normal speed. The “3M”/“3m” playback speed is faster than “2M”/“2m” and the “2M”/“2m” playback speed is faster than “1M”/ “1m.”

Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)

Press m or M when the player is in pause mode. To return to normal speed, press H. Each time you press m or M during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press the indication changes as follows:

Playback direction

2 y 1

Opposite direction (DVD/DVD-VR mode only)

2 y 1

The “2 y”/“2 ” playback speed is slower than “1 y”/“1 .”

Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

When the player is in the pause mode, press

STEP to go to the next frame. Press

STEP to go to the preceding frame

(DVD/DVD-VR mode only). To return to normal playback, press H.

Note

You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW/ DVD-R in VR mode.

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc.

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/

Searching for a Scene

DATA DVD by track, index, file, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code.

Number buttons

CLEAR

ENTER DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY (When playing a

DATA CD or DATA DVD with JPEG image files, press twice).

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select the search

without PBC playback

TRACK

INDEX

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback

SCENE

◆ When playing a CD

TRACK

◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD

ALBUM

TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only)

FILE (JPEG image files only)

Example: when you select CHAPTER “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, album or files.

1 2 (2 7 1 8 (3 4 T

) )

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Selected row

PLAY DVD VIDEO

3 Press ENTER.

“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”

1 2 (2 7

)

(

)

3 4 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PLAY DVD VIDEO

method.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode disc

TITLE

CHAPTER

TIME/TEXT

Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting point by inputting the time code.

4 Press the number buttons to select

the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you want to search.

If you make a mistake

Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number.

5 Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the selected number.

To search for a scene using the time code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)

1 In step 2, select TIME/TEXT.

“T **:**:**” (playing time of the current title) is selected.

2 Press ENTER.

“T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.”

3 Input the time code using the number

buttons, then press ENTER. For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”

z Hints

• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode), track (CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER.

• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by selecting one of the scenes. For details, see “Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)” (page 33).

Notes

• The title, chapter, or track number displayed is the same number recorded on the disc.

• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW/ DVD+R using the time code.

Searching by Scene

(PICTURE NAVIGATION)

You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.

PICTURE NAVI

ENTER

RETURN

DISPLAY

1 Press PICTURE NAVI during

playback.

The following display appears.

CHAPTER VIEWER

ENTER

2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to

select an item.

• CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each chapter.

• TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each title.

• TRACK VIEWER (VIDE O CD/ Super VCD only): displays the first scene of each track.

3 Press ENTER.

The first scene of each chapter, title, or track appears as follows.

Searching for a Scene

4 Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter,

title, or track, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected scene.

To return to normal play during setting

Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.

z Hint

If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right of the screen. To display the additional chapters, titles, o r tracks, select the bottom scenes and press x. To return to the previous scene, select the top scenes and press X.

Note

Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select some items.

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Viewing Information About the Disc

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio), recorded on the disc.

TIME/TEXT

1 Press TIME/TEXT during playback.

The following display appears.

T 1:01:57

Time information

2 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to

change the time information.

The available time information depends upon the type of disc you are playing.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-VR

mode disc

•T

(hours: minutes: seconds)

*:*:*

Playing time of the current title

•T–

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current title

•C

*:*:*

Playing time of the current chapter

•C–

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current chapter

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super

VCD (with PBC functions)

•

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current scene

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without

PBC functions), or CD

•T

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

•T–

*:*

Remaining time of the current track

•D

*:*

Playing time of the current disc

•D–

*:*

Remaining time of the current disc

◆ When playing a Super VCD (without

PBC functions)

•T

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)/

DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

•T

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

Checking the play information of the disc

To check the DVD/CD text

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.

Viewing Information About the Disc

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

To check DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) album name, etc.

By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of the album/track, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio track) on your TV screen.

Album name

Bit rate

Track name

Checking the information on the front panel display

You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on your TV screen.

When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-VR mode disc

Playing time of the current title

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Text

Current title and chapter number

(returns to top automatically)

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)/ DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

Playing time and number of the current track

Track name

Current album and track number

(returns to top automatically)

When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or CD

Playing time and number of the current track

Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

Text

z Hints

• When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions, the track number and the index number are displayed after text.

• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the scene number or the playing time are displayed.

• Long text that does not fit in a single line will scroll across the front panel display.

• You can also check the time information and text using the Control Menu (page 11).

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Notes

• Depending on the type of disc being played, the DVD/CD text or track name may not be displayed.

• The player can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.

• If you play a disc containing JPEG image files only, “NO AUDIO DATA” appears when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO,” “JPEG” appears when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” in the front panel display.

Viewing Information About the Disc

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from either the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.

/AUDIO

1 Press /AUDIO during playback.

The following display appears.

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

2 Press /AUDIO repeatedly to

select the desired audio signal.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. See “Language Code List” on page 68 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.

◆ When playing a DVD-VR mode disc

The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined. Example:

•1: MAIN

(main sound)

• 1: SUB (sub sound)

• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

The default setting is underlined.

•STEREO

: the standard stereo sound

• 1/L: the sound of the left channel (monaural)

• 2/R: the sound of the right channel (monaural)

◆ When playing a Super VCD

The default setting is underlined.

• 1:STEREO

: the stereo sound of the

audio track 1

• 1:1/L: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 (monaural)

• 1:2/R: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 (monaural)

• 2:STEREO: the stereo sound of the audio track 2

• 2:1/L: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural)

• 2:2/R: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural)

Notes

• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”

• When playing DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode: If you connect to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack and want to switch between the sound trac ks, set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP.”

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Checking the audio signal format

You can check the audio signal format by pressing /AUDIO repeatedly during playback. The format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below.

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R) + Centre

Example:

Dolby Digital 3 ch

2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R)

About audio signals

Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate speaker.

• Front (L)

• Front (R)

•Centre

•Rear (L)

•Rear (R)

• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural rear audio signals.

• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal

Notes

• If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 61) the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks.

• MPEG audio signals with more than two channels will appear as shown above (3/2.1, 2/1), but only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be outp ut from your two front speakers.

Rear (L/R)

3 / 2 .1

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

2 / 1

Rear

(Monaural)

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)

When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. This only works when playing a multichannel Dolby audio soundtrack. Furthermore, if the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will only be heard when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “DPCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 61).

SUR

1 Press SUR during playback.

The following display appears.

TVS DYNAMIC THEATER

2 Press SUR repeatedly to select

one of the TVS sounds.

See the explanations given for each item in the following section.

• TVS DYNAMIC THEATER

• TVS DYNAMIC

•TVS WIDE

• TVS NIGHT

• TVS STANDARD

To cancel the setting

Select “OFF” in step 2.

◆TVS DYNAMIC THEATER

Creates one set of LARGE virtual rear speakers and virtual subwoofer from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers and subwoofer (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

Sub woofer

Sound Adjustments

◆TVS DYNAMIC

Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

◆TVS WIDE

Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

◆TVS NIGHT

Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but the quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialogue and enjoy the surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at low volume.

◆TVS STANDARD

Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers.

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal

• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off

• Make sure that your listening position is between

• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT”

• The TVS effects do not work when using the Fast

L R

L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

Notes

for the rear speakers, the surround effects cannot be heard.

the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.

function in the same way.

Play or Slow Play functions, even though you can change the TVS modes.

Enjoying Movies

Changing the Angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle.

/ANGLE

1 Press /ANGLE during playback.

The number of the angle appears on the display.

2 Press /ANGLE repeatedly to

select an angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

Note

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.

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Displaying the Subtitles

If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD.

/SUBTITLE

1 Press /SUBTITLE during

playback.

The following display appears.

1:ENGLISH

2 Press /SUBTITLE repeatedly to

select a setting.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

Select the language. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. See “Language Code List” on page 68 to see which language the code represents.

◆ When playing a DVD-VR mode disc

Select “ON.”

To turn off the subtitles

Select “OFF” in step 2.

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Enjoying Movies

Notes

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off.

• While playing a disc with subtitles, the subtitle may disappear when you press FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY button.

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD in JPEG format, from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching. When you select “MEMORY,” you can make further adjustments to each element of the picture (colour, brightness, etc.).

ENTER

RETURN

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback

(When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD with JPEG image files, press twice).

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE), then press ENTER.

The options for “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” appear.

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1 : 3 2 : 5 5

STANDARD STANDARD

DYNAMIC 1

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PICTURE

3 Press X/x to select the setting you

want.

The default setting is underlined.

• STANDARD:

• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold

• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more

• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark

• CINEMA 2: white colours become

• MEMORY: adjusts the picture in

displays a standard

picture.

dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity.

dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and colour intensity.

areas by increasing the black level.

brighter and black colours become richer, and the colour contrast is increased.

greater detail.

4 Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

z Hint

When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or “CINEMA 2” is recommended.

Adjusting the picture items in “MEMORY”

You can adjust each element of the picture individually.

• PICTURE: changes the contrast

• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall brightness

• COLOR: makes the colours deeper or lighter

• HUE: changes the colour balance

1 In step 3 of “Adjusting the Playback

Picture,” select “MEMORY” and press ENTER.

The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.

2 Press C/c to adjust the picture

contrast.

To go to the next or previous picture item without saving the current setting, press X/x.

3 Press ENTER.

The adjustment is saved, and “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar appears.

4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust

“BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and “HUE.”

To turn off the display

Press O RETURN , or DISPLAY.

Enjoying Movies

Sharpening the Picture

(SHARPNESS)

You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture.

ENTER DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback

(When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD with JPEG image files, press twice).

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.

The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.

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OFF 1 2 OFF

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1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select a level.

• 1: enhances the outline.

• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.

4 Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting

Select “OFF” in step 3.

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.

DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the player can play

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVDROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) and JPEG format. However, this player only plays DATA CDs whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note

The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.

MP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the player can play

The player can play the following tracks and files: – MP3 audio tracks with the extension

“.MP3.”

– JPEG image files with the extension

“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

– JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*

image file format.

* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

Notes

• The player will play any data with the extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG,” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• The player does not conform to audio tracks in mp3PRO format.

• Some JPEG files cannot be played.

About playback order of albums, tracks, and files

Albums play in the following order:

◆Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tr ee 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

Album

Track or file

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.)

When you press MENU and the list of album names appears (page 47), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t Bt C t D t Ft G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list.

z Hints

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track/file names when you store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be played in that order.

• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees.

Notes

• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD/DATA DVD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration.

• The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than 200 albums and 300 tracks/ files in each album.

• The player can recognize up to 200 albums (the player will count just albums, including al bums that do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files). The player will not play any albums beyond the 200th album.

• Proceeding to the next or another album may take some time.

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files

You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).

PICTURE

CLEAR

RETURN

ZOOM

z Hint

You can view the disc information while playin g MP3 audio tracks (page 35).

Notes

• DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD format automatically start playing when inserted.

• If no MP3 audio track or JPEG image file is recorded on the DATA CD/DATA DVD, “No audio data” or “No image data” appears on the screen.

NAVI

MENU ENTER

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Selecting an album

1 Press MENU.

The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded.

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2 Press X/x to select the album you

want to play.

3 Press H.

Playback starts from the selected album. To select MP3 audio tracks, see “Selecting an MP3 audio track” (page 47). To select JPEG image files, see “Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 48).

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To turn on or off the display

Press MENU repeatedly.

z Hint

Of the selected album, you can select to play only the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or bot h, by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 49).

Selecting an MP3 audio track

1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”

press ENTER.

The list of tracks in the album appears.

JAZZ

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1 ( 9 0

01SHE IS SPECIAL 02ALL YOU NEED IS ... 03SPICY LIFE 04HAPPY HOUR 05RIVER SIDE 06 5 07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME

2 Press X/x to select a track, and press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track.

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track

Press > or . during playback. You can select the first track of the next album by pressing > during playback of the last track of the current album. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using ., and that you need to select the previous album from the album list.

Selecting a JPEG image file

1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”

press PICTURE NAVI.

The image files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on the right.

1234

5678

9101112

13 14 15 16

To display the additional image, select the bottom images and press x. To return to the previous image, select the top images and press X.

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

2 Press C/X/x/c to select the image you

want to view, and press ENTER.

The selected image appears. Example

To go to the next or previous JPEG image file

Press C or c during playback. You can select the first file of the next album by pressing c during playback of the last file of the current album. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using C, and that you need to select the previous album from the album list.

To rotate a JPEG image

Press X/x while viewing the image. Each time you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise by 90 degrees. To return to normal view, press CLEAR. Note that the view also returns to normal if you press C/c to go to the next or previous image. Example: when X is pressed once.

Rotating direction

To magnify a JPEG image (ZOOM)

Press ZOOM while viewing the image. You can enlarge the image up to four times the original size, and scroll using C/X/x/c. To return to normal view, press CLEAR.

◆When pressed once (x2)

The image enlarges twice the original size.

◆When pressed twice (x4)

The image enlarges four times the original size.

To stop viewing the JPEG image

Press x.

z Hints

• While viewing JPEG image files, you can set options such as “INTERVAL” (page 50), “EFFECT” (page 50), and “SHARPNESS” (page 44).

• You can view JPEG images files without MP3 audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 49).

• The date the picture was taken is displayed beside “DATE” in the Control Menu (page 11). Note that no date may appear depending on the digital camera.

Note

PICTURE NAVI does not work if “AUDIO (MP3)” is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 49).

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show

You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD successively as a slide show.

MENU ENTER DISPLAY

1 Press MENU.

The list of albums on the DATA CD/ DATA DVD appears.

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2 Press X/x to select an album. 3 Press H.

The JPEG images in the selected album start playing as a slide show.

To stop playback

Press x.

Notes

• The slide show stops when X/x or ZOOM is

pressed.To resume the slide show, press H.

• This function does not work if “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 49).

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Viewing a slide show with sound (MODE (MP3, JPEG))

When JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks are placed in the same album, you can enjoy a slide show with sound.

1 Press DISPLAY during stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select (MODE

(MP3, JPEG)), and press ENTER.

The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” appear.

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3 2 : 5 5 AUTO AUTO AUDIO (MP3) IMAGE (JPEG)

3 Press X/x to select “AUTO” (default),

and press ENTER.

• AUTO: plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album as a slide show.

• AUDIO (MP3): plays only MP3 audio tracks continuously.

• IMAGE (JPEG): plays only JPEG image files continuously.

4 Press MENU.

The list of albums on the DATA CD/ DATA DVD appears.

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5 Press X/x to select the album that

contains both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG images you want to play.

6 Press H.

A slide show starts with sound.

DATA CD

MP3

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Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

z Hints

• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)” (page 29) to repeat the track or albu m.

• The player recognizes a maximum of 200 albums regardless of the selected mode. Of each album, the player recognizes up to 300 MP3 audio tracks and 300 JPEG image files when “AUTO” is selected, 600 MP3 audio tracks when “AUDIO (MP3)” is selected, 600 JPEG image files when “IMAGE (JPEG)” is selected.

Notes

• This function does not work if the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files are not placed in the same album.

• If playing time of JPEG image or MP3 audio is longer than the other, the longer one conti nues without sound or image.

• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still skips, then reduce the size of the JP EG file.

Setting the pace for a slide show (INTERVAL)

You can set the time the slides are displayed on the screen.

1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a

JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(INTERVAL), then press ENTER.

The options for “INTERVAL” appear.

12)

3 (

2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 6 NORMAL NORMAL FAST SLOW 1 SLOW 2

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• NORMAL 6 to 9 seconds.

• FAST: sets a duration shorter than NORMAL.

DATA CD

: sets the duration to between

• SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than NORMAL.

• SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than SLOW 1.

4 Press ENTER.

Note

Some JPEG files, especially progressive JPEG files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more, may ta ke longer to display than others, which may make the duration seem longer than the setting you selected.

Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT)

You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show.

1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a

JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode.

2 Press X/x to select (EFFECT),

then press ENTER.

The options for “EFFECT” appear.

1 2)

3 ( 1(

2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 6

MODE 1 MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3 MODE 4 MODE 5 OFF

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• MODE 1

: the image sweeps in from top

to bottom.

JPEG

• MODE 2: the image sweeps in from left to right.

• MODE 3: the image stretches out from the centre of the screen.

• MODE 4: the images randomly cycle through the effects.

• MODE 5: the next image slides over the previous image.

• OFF: turns off this function.

4 Press ENTER.

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Using Various Additional Functions

Locking Discs (CUSTOM

PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL

CONTROL)

You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc.

• Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs.

• Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.

The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control.

Number buttons

ENTER DISPLAY

Custom Parental Control

You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 40 discs. When you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is cancelled.

1 Insert the disc you want to lock.

If the disc is playing, press x to stop playback.

2 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

3 Press X/x to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

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)

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1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ON PLAYER PASSWORD

OFF

4 Press X/x to select “ON t,” then

press ENTER.

◆ If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

then press

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears.

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

“Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu.

To turn off the Custom Parental Control function

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental

Control.”

2 Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press

ENTER.

3 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

STOP DVD VIDEO

ENTER

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Using Various Additional Functions

To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental

Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password

ENTER

and press

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER. The player is ready for playback.

z Hint

If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number “199703” using the number buttons when the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asks you for your password, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.

Parental Control (limited playback)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows you to set a playback limitation level.

1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

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1 2 (2 7

)

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1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ON PLAYER PASSWORD OFF

STOP DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,”

then press ENTER.

◆ If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

ENTER

then press

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears.

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”

then press ENTER.

The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

6 Press X/x to select a geographic area

as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER.

OTHERS

USA

USA USA

The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 68 using the number buttons.

7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then

press ENTER.

The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

8 Select the level you want using X/x,

then press ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: USA

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.

To play a disc for which Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc and press H.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback.

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7: 6: 5:

4: PG13

OFF

z Hint

If you forget your password, remove the disc a nd repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (li mited playback).” When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the player and press H. When the display for entering your password appears, enter your new password.

Notes

• When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.

• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playi ng the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is cancelled, the level returns to the previous level.

Changing the password

1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD

t,” then press ENTER.

The display for entering the password appears.

4 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

6 To confirm your password, re-enter it

using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

If you make a mistake entering your password

Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number.

Using Various Additional Functions

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote.

Number buttons

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

By pressing You can

TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off 2/VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV

t/TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source

Note

Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV using all or some of th e buttons on the supplied remote.

2/VOL +/–

t/TV/VIDEO

between the TV and other input sources.

Controlling other TVs with the remote

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code.

1 While holding down TV [/1, press the

number buttons to select your TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table below).

2 Release TV [/1.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

◆For RMT-D175P remote commander only

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Aiwa 01 (default)

Grundig 11

Hitachi 24

JVC 33

LG 06

Loewe 06

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 08

Samsung 06, 71

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

Thomson 43

Toshiba 38

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Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Daewoo 04, 22

Hitachi 02, 04

JVC 09

LG/Goldstar 04

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 13

Panasonic 19

Philips 21

RCA 04, 10

Samsung 04, 20

Sharp 18

Toshiba 07, 18

Notes

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV using all or some of t he buttons on the supplied remote.

Using Various Additional Functions

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 57 to 61.

Note

Playback settings stored in the disc take pr iority over the Setup Display settings and not all of the functions described may work.

ENTER DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY when the player is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(SETUP), then press ENTER.

The options for “SETUP” appear.

(47)

: :

STOP DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”

then press ENTER.

The Setup Display appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

4 Press X/x to select the setup item

from the displayed list: “LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,” or “AUDIO SETUP.” Then press ENTER.

The Setup item is selected. Example: “SCREEN SETUP”

Selected item

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 OUTPUT:

Setup items

16:9

AUTO

JACKET PICTURE

FULL

5 Press X/x to select an item, then

press ENTER.

The options for the selected item appear. Example: “TV TYPE”

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD):

SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 OUTPUT:

16:9 16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

FULL

Options

6 Press X/x to select a setting, then

press ENTER.

The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 OUTPUT:

To enter the Quick Setup mode

Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make basic adjustments (page 20).

To reset all of the “SETUP” settings

1 Select “RESET” in step 3 and press

ENTER.

2 Select “YES” using X/x.

You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting “NO” here.

3 Press ENTER.

All the settings explained on pages 57 to 61 return to the default settings. Do not press [/1 while resetting the player, which takes a few seconds to complete.

Selected setting

4:3 PAN SCAN

AUTO

JACKET PICTURE

FULL

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.

Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 56).

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)

You can select the desired language for the disc’s menu.

◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.

◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD VIDEO. When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.

z Hint

If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” on page 68 using the number buttons.

Note

If you select a language in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK

Settings and Adjustments

Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP)

Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.

Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 56). The default settings are underlined.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD):

SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 OUTPUT:

◆ TV TYPE

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).

16:9 Select this when you connect a

wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.

4:3

Select this when you connect a

LETTER

4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide

BOX

picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

4:3

Select this when you connect a

PAN SCAN

4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

JACKET PICTURE

Note

Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.

◆ COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)

Selects the color system when you play a VIDEO CD.

AUTO Outputs the video signal in the

system of the VIDEO CD, either PAL or NTSC. If your TV is the DUAL system, select

16:9

AUTO

FULL

◆ SCREEN SAVER

The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play a CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to turn off the screen saver.

◆ BACKGROUND

Selects the background colour or picture on the TV screen when the player is in stop mode or while playing a CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio).

AUTO.

PAL Changes the video signals of an

NTSC VIDEO CD and outputs it in the PAL system.

NTSC Changes the video signals of a

PAL VIDEO CD and outputs it in the NTSC system.

Turns on the screen saver.

ON OFF Turns off the screen saver.

JACKET

The jacket picture (still picture)

PICTURE

appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CDEXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the “GRAPHICS” picture appears.

GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the

player appears.

BLUE The background colour is blue. BLACK The background colour is

black.

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◆ 4:3 OUTPUT

This setting is effective only when you set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9.” Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p) compatible TV, change the setting on your TV, not the player. This setting is effective only when “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” is selected by using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

FULL Select this when you can

change the aspect ratio on your TV.

NORMAL Select this when you cannot

change the aspect ratio on your TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image.

16:9 aspect ratio TV

Custom Settings (CUSTOM

SETUP)

Use this to set up playback related and other settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 56). The default settings are underlined.

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME:

◆ AUTO POWER OFF

Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off.

OFF Switches this function off. ON The player enters standby mode

when left in stop mode for more than 30 minutes.

◆ AUTO PLAY

Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This function is useful when the player is connected to a timer (not supplied).

Switches this function off.

OFF ON Automatically starts playback

when the player is turned on by a timer (not supplied).

◆ DIMMER

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

BRIGHT

Makes the lighting bright.

DARK Makes the lighting dark.

BRIGHT

AUTO

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◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

AUTO The picture, including subjects

that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position.

FRAME The picture, including subjects

that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)

OFF OFF

OFF

Settings and Adjustments

Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded.

No priority given.

OFF AUTO Priority given.

Notes

• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 57).

• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 61), the DTS sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK SELECTION” to “AUTO.”

• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order.

◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/

VIDEO CD only)

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback can be stored in memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs (page 24).

Stores the resume setting in memory for up to 6 discs.

OFF Does not store the resume

setting in memory. Playback restarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the player.

Note

If you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume setting stored in memory may return to the default settings.

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 56). The default settings are underlined.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:

◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This function affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks – DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 61).

STANDARD Normally select this position. TV MODE Makes low sounds clear even if

WIDE RANGE

◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)

Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Checking the audio signal format” (page 39). This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks – DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

you turn the volume down.

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 61).

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

PCM

OFF

48kHz/16bit

DOLBY

Normally, select this position.

SUR-

Multi-channel audio signals are

ROUND

output to 2 channels for enjoying surround sounds.

NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are

downmixed to 2 channels for use with your stereo.

◆ DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

Normally select this position. When

you select “ON,” see “Setting the digital output signal” for further settings.

OFF The influence of the digital circuit

upon the analog circuit is minimal.

Setting the digital output signal

Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 18. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.” If you connect a component that is incompatible with the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from the speakers, risking damage to your ears or speakers.

◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM

DOLBY DIGITAL

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX” item in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 60).

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

◆ MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

PCM Select this when the player is

connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play multi-channel MPEG audio sound tracks, only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output from your two front speakers.

MPEG Select this when the player is

connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder.

◆ DTS

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.

The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT L/ R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting and keep their original sampling frequency le vel.

Select this when the player is

OFF

connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.

ON Select this when the player is

connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.

The audio signals of DVD

48kHz/16bit

VIDEOs are always converted to 48kHz/16bit.

96kHz/24bit All types of signals including

96kHz/24bit are output in their original format. However, if the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purposes, the signal is only output as 48kHz/16bit.

Note

, Even if your player connect to

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Power

The power is not turned on.

, Check that the mains lead is connected

securely.

Picture

There is no picture/picture noise appears.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 15)

and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

, The disc is dirty or flawed. , If the picture output from your player goes

Settings and Adjustments

through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your player directly to your TV, try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input (page 15).

, The disc is recorded in a colour system that

is different from your TV.

, If your player connect to COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks, and you have selected “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

, If the colour system of your player does not

match with that of your TV, change the colour system of the player. For details, see page 16. (You cannot change the colour system of the DVD disc itself.)

your TV is compatible with progressive format 525p/625p signals, the image may be affected when you set the player to progressive format. In this case, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and the player is set to normal (interlace) format.

, If your player is connected to the LINE

OUT or S VIDEO OUT jacks and no picture appears, press the PROGRESSIVE button repeatedly until the picture appears.

The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in “TV TYPE” under “SCREEN SETUP.”

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your

DVD.

Sound

There is no sound.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to the wrong input

jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 18).

, The amplifier (receiver) input is not

correctly set.

, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-

motion Play mode.

, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse

mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through

the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 61).

, While playing a Super VCD on which the

audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”

, When playing multichannel MPEG audio

soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output from two front speakers.

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set “AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “TV MODE” (page 60).

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Operation

The remote does not function.

, The batteries in the remote are weak. , There are obstacles between the remote and

the player.

, The distance between the remote and the

player is too far.

, The remote is not pointed at the remote

sensor on the player.

The disc does not play.

, The disc is turned over.

Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.

, The disc is skewed. , The player cannot play certain discs

(page 6).

, The region code on the DVD does not match

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the player

(page 3).

, The player cannot play a recorded disc that

is not correctly finalized (page 7).

The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 46).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3

format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet.

, The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3

format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

, The MP3 audio track does not have the

extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not formatted in MP3 even

though it has the extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III

data.

, The player cannot play audio tracks in

mp3PRO format.

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE

(JPEG)” (page 49).

The JPEG image file cannot be played (page 46).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG

format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or Joliet.

, The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG

format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

, The file has an extension other than

“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

, The image is larger than 3072 (width)

2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed even if the file size is within this specified capacity.)

, The image does not fit the screen (the image

is reduced).

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO

(MP3)” (page 49).

The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files start playing simultaneously.

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”

(page 49).

The album/track/file names are not displayed correctly.

, The player can only display numbers and

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as “*”.

The disc does not start playing from the beginning.

, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 27).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 24).

The player starts playing the disc automatically.

, The disc features an auto playback function. , “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is

set to “ON” (page 59).

Playback stops automatically.

, While playing discs with an auto pause

signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal.

Some functions such as Stop, Fast Play and Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play cannot be performed.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able

to do some of the operations above. Refer to the operating manual that comes with the disc.

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page 25).

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Additional Information

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the

DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the

language for the sound track.

The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page 25).

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on

the DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of

subtitles.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page 25).

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

being played.

, The angle can only be changed when the

“ ” indicator lights up on the front panel display (page 9).

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

The player does not operate properly.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the

player to operate abnormally, unplug the player.

5 numbers or letters are displayed on the screen and on the front panel display.

, The self-diagnosis function was activated.

(See the table on page 65.)

The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display.

, Child Lock is set (page 23).

The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears on the front panel display.

, Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

“Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you

want to play is broken.

, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III

data.

, The JPEG image file format does not

conform to DCF (page 45).

, The JPEG image file has the extension

“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the

display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

C:13:50

First three characters of the service number

C 13 The disc is dirty or recorded

C 31 The disc is not inserted

E XX

(xx is a number)

Cause and/or corrective action

in a format that this player cannot play (page 6). ,Clean the disc with a

cleaning cloth or check its format (page 2).

correctly. ,Re-insert the disc

correctly.

To prevent a malfunction, the player has performed the self-diagnosis function. ,Contact your nearest

Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5character service number. Example: E 61 10

Glossary

Album (page 45, 47)

A unit in which to store JPEG image files or MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. (“Album” is an exclusive definition for this player.)

Chapter (page 9)

Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

Dolby Digital (page 19, 61)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in “Dolby Digital” theatre surround sound systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.

DTS (page 19, 61)

Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.

DVD VIDEO (page 5)

A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is

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Additional Information

9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided

DVD is 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more realistic audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD.

DVD-RW (page 5)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.

DVD+RW (page 5)

A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.

File (page 45, 48)

A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD/ DATA DVD (“File” is an exclusive definition for this player.) A single file consists of a single image or movie.

Film based software, Video based software (page 17)

DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs contain the same images (24 frames per second) that are shown at movie theatres. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second.

MPEG audio (page 19, 61)

International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.

Normal (Interlace) format (page 17)

Normal (Interlace) format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

Progressive format (page 17)

Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 25 or 30 frames (50-60 fields) in one second, the Progressive format can show 50-60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This player is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive format.

Progressive JPEG

Progressive JPEGs are used mostly on the internet. They are different from other JPEGs in that they “fade in” gradually instead of being drawn from top to bottom when displayed on a browser. This lets you view the image while it is being downloaded.

Title (page 9)

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.

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Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/NTSC (See

page 16 to switch)

Audio characteristics

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM

48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/ CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB

(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only)

Harmonic distortion: 0.01 % Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 85 dB/

CD: 85 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

Outputs

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load

impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/

10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical

output jack/–18 dBm (wave length 660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

R/CR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB,

R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/

75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL),

0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms

B/CB,

General

Power requirements:

Taiwan model: 110 V AC, 60 Hz Model for other areas: 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz See page 2 for further information.

Power consumption: 9 W Dimensions (approx.):

430 × 43 × 208.8 mm (width/height/ depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 1.74 kg Operating temperature: 5 ° C to 35 ° C Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

See page 14.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

ENERGY STAR

As an Corporation has determined that this product meets the energy efficiency.

is a U.S. registered mark.

ENERGY STAR

Partner, Sony

guidelines for

DVP-NS15/NS51P/NS43P/NS53P/K56P

Additional Information

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SECTION 2

DISASSEMBLY

Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

2-1. UPPER CASE

4 Two Tapping Screws

3 Tray Cover

DVP-NS15/NS51P/NS43P/NS53P/K56P

5 Three Tapping Screws

Chassis Back

2-2. FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY, SWITCH BOARD and MC BOARD

a). (DVP-NS43P/NS53P)

5 Claw

4 Claw

8 Front Panel Assembly

3 Claw

2 Claw

2-1

9 SW-468 Board

7 Three Screws +BVTP2.6 (3CR)

6 FSW-001 Flat Flexible Cable (CN001, 7P)

1 Claw

DVP-NS15/NS51P/NS43P/NS53P/K56P

b ) . (DVP-NS15)

5 Claw

4 Claw

3 Claw

2 Claw

8 Front Panel Assembly

c). (DVP-K56P)

5 Claw

6 Claw

7 Two Screws +BVTP2.6 (3CR)

6 FSW-002 Flat Flexible Cable (CN002, 9P)

9 SW-467 Board

1 Claw

9 Front Panel Assembly

4 Claw

3 Claw

qs Two Screws

+BVTP2.6 (3CR)

qd SW-469 Board

7 FSW-001 Flat Flexible Cable (CN051, 7P)

2-2

qa MC-161 Board

2 Claw

1 One Screw

+BV3 (3-CR)

q; Two Screws +BVTP2.6 (3CR)

8 MC-089 Harness (CN501, 6P)

d). (DVP-NS51P)

(

)

7 Front Panel Assembly

4 Claw

5 Claw

3 Claw

2 Claw

DVP-NS15/NS51P/NS43P/NS53P/K56P

9 SW-475 Board

8 Two Screws +BVTP2.6 (3CR)

1 Claw

2-3. LOADING ASSEMBLY

a). (DVP-NS43P/NS53P/NS51P)

4 Three Screws +BV3 (3-CR)

5 Loading Assembly

6 FSW-002 Flat Flexible Cable

CN002, 9P

1 FMO-009 Flat Flexible Cable (CN101, 24P)

2 MD-111 Harness (CN201, 6P)

3 FMS-010 Flat Flexible Cable (CN202, 5P)

2-3

DVP-NS15/NS51P/NS43P/NS53P/K56P

b). (DVP-NS15)

4 Three Screws +BV3 (3-CR)

5 Loading Assembly

1 FMO-009 Flat Flexible Cable (CN101, 24P)

2 MD-111 Harness (CN201, 6P)

3 FMS-010 Flat Flexible Cable (CN202, 5P)

c). (DVP-K56P)

4 Three Screws +BV3 (3-CR)

5 Loading Assembly

1 FMO-009 Flat Flexible Cable (CN101, 24P)

2 MD-111 Harness (CN201, 6P)

3 FMS-010 Flat Flexible Cable (CN202, 5P)

2-4

DVP-NS15/NS51P/NS43P/NS53P/K56P

2-4. OPTICAL PICK-UP

(DEVICE, OPTICAL KHM-313CAA/C2RP)

Note:

Solder shortland before remove the FMO-009 Flat Flaxible Cable from 24 pin BU connector.

Shortland Position

3 Optical Device (KHM-313CAA/C2RP)

6 Two Insulator

5 FMO-009 Flat Flexible Cable (CN101, 24P)

4 MD-111 Harness (CN201, 6P)

1 Four Insulator Screws

2 FFC Holder

Caution Point on the Laser Diode:

Laser Diode in the optical Device is very sensitive to Surge Current or ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD):

After take-out FMO-009 Flat Flexible Cable from CN101 of MV-47/MV-48 board immediately ground FMO-009 Flat Flexible Cable pattern using short clip. Metal paper clip can be used as short clip.

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DVP-NS15/NS51P/NS43P/NS53P/K56P

2-5. REAR PANEL, MV BOARD and IF BOARD

a). (NS43P/NS53P/NS51P)

4 FMS-010 Flat Flexible Cable (CN202, 5P)

6 FMO-009 Flat Flexible Cable (CN101, 24P)

5 MD-111 Harness (CN201, 6P)

Note: Caution Point on the

PWB IF-143/IF-144 and IF-145

When handling IF-143/IF-144 and IF-145 PWB avoid contact with the sharp metal edge on the top side of Vacuum Fluorescent Display (ND401).

7 PM-127 Harness

(CN501, 10P)

8 Five Screws +BV3 (3-CR)

9 MV-47 Board

1 Tapping Screw

2 Three Screws

+BV3 (3-CR)

q; Three Screws +BV3 (3-CR)

qa FSW-001 Flat Flexible Cable (CN403, 7P)

q; Three Screws +BV3 (3-CR)

qa FSW-002 Flat Flexible Cable (CN403, 9P)

qs IF-144 Board

qs IF-145 Board

DVP-NS51P

3 Rear Panel

DVP-NS43P/NS53P

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b). (DVP-NS15)

DVP-NS15/NS51P/NS43P/NS53P/K56P

4 FMS-010 Flat Flexible Cable (CN202, 5P)

q; Two Screws +BV3 (3-CR)

6 FMO-009 Flat Flexible Cable (CN101, 24P)

5 MD-111 Harness (CN201, 6P)

7 PM-127 Harness

(CN501, 10P)

1 Tapping Screw

2 Three Screws

+BV3 (3-CR)

8 Five Screws +BV3 (3-CR)

9 MV-48 Board

3 Rear Panel

qa FSW-002 Flat Flexible Cable

(CN403, 9P)

qs IF-143 Board

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