Sony DVP-NS765P User Manual

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CD/DVD Player

Operating Inst ructions

2-059-562-E2(1)

DVP-NS765P

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WARNING

Welcome!

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit 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.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

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.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with

or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

• 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.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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Precautions

On safety

• Should any soli d object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplu g the player and have it checked by quali f ie d personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• The player is no t discon nected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the pla yer from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mai ns lead), grasp the p lu g itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the play er i n a l oc at io n wi th a dequ at e ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug.

• Do not place th e pl ayer in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

On operation

• If the player is brought directly from a cold 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 oper at e pr ope rl y. In thi s case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about hal f an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move t he player, take out any discs. If you don’t, the di sc 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 pe ak l eve l se cti on is pl ay ed.

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

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinite ly . I f you leave the still video image or on-screen display ima ge displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your te levision screen. Pl asma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this.

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

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Table of Contents

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Step 6: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Resuming Playback Fro m the Poi nt Where You Stopped the Disc

(Multi-disc Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Various Play Mode Functions

(Programme Play, Shuffle Pl ay, R ep eat Play, A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . 34

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Searching for a Particular Poin t on a Disc

(Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Enjoying DivX® Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

About DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Playing DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Locking Discs

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . 65

Controlling Your TV With the Supplied R emote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Setting the Display or Sound Tra ck Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 72

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Self-diagnosis Functio n (W hen letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . 81

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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About This Manual

This Player Can Play the

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they hav e 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 and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.

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

Icons Meanings

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

Functions available for DVDRWs 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/CDRWs containing MP3* tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files)

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing DivX* files.

*1 MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard

format defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)/MPEG which compresses audio data.

*2 DivX

*3 DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are

is a video file compression technology,

developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.

trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.

2*3

audio

video

Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO (page 81)

DVD-RW (page 81)

VIDEO CD

Music CD

“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are trademarks.

Note about CDs/DVDs

The player can pl ay CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD form at –MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and

DivX video files of f or m at 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 formats: –DivX video files of form at conforming to

UDF.

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Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following dis cs :

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

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.

• Data part of CD-Ext ras.

• DVD Audios.

• DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs that do not contain any DivX video files.

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has th e adhesive of celloph ane tape or a sticker still left on it.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and onl y w ill play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This sys tem is used to protect copyrig ht s.

ALL

Region code

DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this player.

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

00V 00Hz

NO.

DVP–XXXX

00W

0-000-000-00

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 th e cha racteristics of the recording device and authoring softwa re . The disc will not play if it has not bee n corr e ct ly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the reco rd ing de vice. 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 prot ection

technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music dis cs encode d wit h 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 playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this play er pla y s DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers desi gned, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyrigh t protection techn ol ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and oth er in te llectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, an d is in te nded for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineer i ng or disassembly is prohibited.

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Notes About the Di sc s

• To keep the disc cle an, hand le the di sc by i ts 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 dir ect sunlight as the temperature ma y rise considerably ins i de the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc wi t h a cl eaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzin e, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• If you have print ed the disc's label, dry the label before pl aying.

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Index to Parts an d Controls

For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) button (29) B Disc tray (29 ) C A (open/close) button (29) D H (play) button (29) E X (pause) button (30) F x (s top) button (30)

G ./> (previous/next) buttons (39) H PROGRESSIVE (progressive) button/

indicator (19) Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.

I Front panel display (10) J (remote sensor) (16)

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Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

Disc type

Lights up during Repeat Play (36)

Playing status

Current audio signal (47)

Lights up when you can change the angle (50)

Current title/chapter or playing time (43)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Pl ayback Control (PBC) (33)

Disc type

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (37)

Current scene or playing ti me (43)

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

Playing status

Lights up dur i ng Repeat Play (36)

Current track* (43)

Disc type

* When playing DivX video files, the current track is not disp la ye d.

z Hint

You can adjust the lighting of the front pan el display by setting “DIMMER” in “ CUSTOM SETUP.” (page 74)

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (54)

Playing time (43)

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Rear panel

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

VIDEO Y

S VIDEO

OUT

PR/CRPB/CB

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) (digital

out, coaxial) jack (23) (24) (25)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) (digital

out, optical) jack (23) (24) (25)

C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (line out

L/R, audio) jacks (22) (23) (24)

D LINE OUT (VIDEO) (line out, video)

jack (17)

E S VIDEO OUT (s video out) jack (17)

LINE (RGB)-TV

F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

B, PR/CR) (component video out, Y,

B/CB, PR/CR) jacks (17)

G LINE (RGB) - TV (line, RGB-TV)

jack (17) (26)

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Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (69)

Z (open/close) butto n ( 30 )

B C Number buttons (32)

The number 5 butt on has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR (clear) button (34) E (subtitle) button (50) F (audio) button (46) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (30) H m/M (scan/slow) buttons

(40)

I X (pause) button (30) J H (play) button (29)

The H button has a t actile dot.*

K C/X/x/c buttons (32) L DISPLAY (display) button (13) M T O P MENU (top menu) button (32) N [/1 (on/ standby) button (29) O 2 (volume) +/– buttons (69)

The + button has a t actile dot.*

P t (TV/video) button (69) Q TIME/TEXT (time/text) button (43) R PICTURE MODE (picture mode)

button (51)

S (angle) button (50) T SUR (surround) button (48) U PICTURE NAVI (picture na vigation)

button (42, 57 )

V ZOOM (zoom) button (30, 57) W (instant advance/step ) button

(30, 40)

X (ins tant replay/step) button

(30, 40)

Y x (stop) button (30) Z ENTER (enter) button (27)

wj O RETURN (return) button (30) wk MENU (menu) button (32) (55)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operatin g

the player.

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Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)

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

Control Menu display 1

Control Menu display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show di fferent items depend ing on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parent heses.

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

Control Menu display 2 (Only for DATA CDs without DivX video files)

Control Menu display off

Control Menu items

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

Selected item

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

*1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

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

*2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs,

MP3 audio track number or JPEG image file number for DATA CDs. DivX video file number

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

PROGRAM

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF SET ON

ENTER DISPLAY

Currently playing chapter number* Currently playing title number * Total number of titles*

Total number of chapters*

) )

PLAY DVD VIDEO

Quit:

Playback status (N Playback,

X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

Type of disc being played*

Playing time* Current setting

Options

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY.

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List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

TITLE (page 40)/SCENE (page 40)/TRACK (page 40)

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

CHAPTER (page 40)/INDEX (page 40)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

TRACK (page 40)

Selects the track to be played .

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 32)

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

TIME/TEXT (page 40)

Checks the elapsed time and th e r emaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text, or the DATA DVD/DATA CD’s track/file name.

PROGRAM (page 34)

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

SHUFFLE (page 35)

Plays the title, chapter, or tr ack in random order.

REPEAT (page 36)

Plays the entire disc (all titl es/all tr acks/al l albums) rep eatedly or one title/ chapter /track/ album/file re peatedly.

A-B REPEAT (page 37)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

SHARPNESS (page 53)

Exaggerates the outl ine of the image to produce a sha rper picture.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 65)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 71)

QUICK Setup (pag e 26) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, and the audi o output signal. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust vari ous ot he r set ti ngs. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

ALBUM (page 40)

Selects the album to be played.

FILE (page 40)

Selects the JPEG image file or DivX video file to be played.

DATE (page 57)

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

INTERVAL (page 60)

Specifies the duration for which the slid es a re di splayed on the screen.

EFFECT (page 60)

Selects the effect s to be us ed for changing slides during a slide show.

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MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 57)

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

* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD with DivX video file .

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green

except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “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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Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow steps 1 to 6 to hoo k 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 connected.

• You cannot conn ect this player to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.

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

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• 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 avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect th is player to your TV moni tor, pr ojector, or AV ampl ifier ( receive r) using a video cord. Select one of the patter ns A through D, according to the inp ut jack on yo ur TV moni tor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view pr og re ssi ve si gna l (5 25p or 625 p) pi ct ure s wi th a compat i ble TV , pr oj ect or, or monitor, you mu st use pattern A.

Hookups

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(green)

(blue)

(red)

l : Signal flow

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

OPTICALCOAXIAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(green)

S VIDEO cord (not suppli e d)

(yellow)

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO Y

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

PR/CRPB/CB

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(blue)

Component video cord (not supplied)

to S VIDEO OUT

LINE (RGB)-TV

(red)

to LINE (RGB)-TV

SCART cord (not supplied)

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

Notes

When connecting to a progressive TV, it is recommended that you use only pattern A. If you connect to your TV using both A and B, a special control signal transmitted via the SCART cab le may cause the signal to be switched to the SCART ja c k .

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A 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 us in g a component video cord (not suppl ie d) or three video cords (not supplied) of th e same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate col our reproduction an d hi gh quality images. If your TV accepts pr ogressive 525p/625p for m at signals, use this connection and press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to output progressive signals. For details, see “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 19).

B/CB, PR/CR)

Green Blue Red

B If you are connecting to a SCART input jack

Connect a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. Also, when you set “LINE” to “S V IDEO” or “RGB” under “S CREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 73), use a SCART cord th at conforms to each signal. With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on t he front panel.

C If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of an audio/video cord (not supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standa rd quality images. With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on t he front panel.

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow White (L) Red (R)

D 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 “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on t he front panel.

When connecting to a wide scree n TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 73.

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Notes

• Do not connect a VCR , etc., be twe en your TV and th e playe r . If yo u pass the pla ye r signa ls via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV ha s only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to thi s ja ck .

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user swit ch the connection to the ‘standard definition ’ out put. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p and 625p DVD player model, please contact our customer service centre.

• When you connect the player to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the player automatically when you s tart p layba ck. In t his cas e, pre ss t (TV/video) on the remote to return the input to the TV.

• If you set “LINE” in SCREEN SETUP to “RGB” (page 26, 73), the player outputs no component video signals.

When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video signal or the Setup Displa y et c. i n th e N T SC colour system an d th e pi cture may not appea r on the PAL colour system televisions. In this case, open the tr ay and remove the disc.

Using the PROGRESSIVE button

By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel, you can select the signal format in which the player outputs video signals (Progressive or Interlace), and the conversion method for progressive signal s. The PROGRESSIVE i ndi cator lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, th e di splay changes as fo llows:

PROGRESSIVE AUTO

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

NORMAL (INTERLACE)

Hookups

◆PROGRESSIVE AUTO

Select th is setting when: –your TV accepts prog ressive signals, and, –the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Normally select this under the above condition . This automatically detects the software type, and selects the approp r i ate conversion method. Note that the picture will not be clea r or no pictu re will a ppear if yo u select these se ttings whe n either of the above conditions is not met.

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◆PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

Select th is setting when: –your TV accepts prog ressive signals, and, –the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and –you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software. Select this if the image is not c lear when you selec t PROGRESSIVE AU TO. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met.

◆NORMAL (INTERLACE)

Select th is setting when: – your TV does not acc ept progressive signals, or, – your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT).

◆About DVD software types and the conv er si on 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 fiel ds per second. Film -based software is de ri ved from film and dis pl ays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film. In order for the se images to appear natural on your scr een when output in pr ogressive form at, the progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.

Notes

• When you pl ay video- ba se d sof twa re in prog ressive signal format, sections of some ty pes of ima ge s ma y appear unnatural due to the conversion process whe n output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Images from th e S VIDE O OUT and L INE OUT (VI DEO) ja cks are un affect ed as t hey a re ou tput i n the normal (interlace) format.

• If y ou s e t “LINE” in “SCR E E N SETUP” to “RGB,” then the pl ayer switches t o “N ORMAL (INTERLACE).” This will happen even though you select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO.”

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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart bel ow to select th e connectio n that be st suits your syst em. Be sure to also rea d the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the follow i ng connections, through .

Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example)

• Surround e ffec ts: – TVS DYNAMIC (page 48) – TVS WIDE (page 48)

A D

(page 22)

Hookups

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

• Surround e ffec ts: – TVS STANDARD (page 48)

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround e ffec ts: – TVS STANDARD (page 48)

AV amplifier (receiver ) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder speakers

• Surround e ffec ts: – Dolby Surround (Pro Logi c) ( pa ge 81)

AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks having a Dolby Digital, DTS*2, or MPEG audio decoder and 6 speakers

• Surround e ffec ts: – Dolby Digital ( 5.1 ch) (p age 81) – DTS (page 81) – MPEG (5.1ch) (page 81)

z Hint

If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection .

and two speakers

and 3 to 6

(page 23)

(page 24)

(page 25)

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

*2 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” a re trademarks of

Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Connecting to your TV

This connection wil l us e your TV’s speakers for sound. If you use the SCART cord in pattern B of “Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 17), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV.

CD/DVD player

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

VIDEO Y

S VIDEO

OUT

PR/CRPB/CB

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE (RGB)-TV

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

(yellow)*

LINE OUT

to LINE

(white)

(red)

OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for vide o signals (page

17).

z Hint

When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereomono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

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Connecting to a stere o amplifier ( receiver) and 2 speakers/Con necting to

an MD deck or DAT deck

If the stereo amplifie r ( re ce iv er ) h a s audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (re ceiver).

CD/DVD player

OPTICALCOAXIAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

B-2

OPTICALCOAXIAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO Y

S VIDEO

LINE OUT

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap

before connecting

PR/CRPB/CB

LINE (RGB)-TV

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(red)

(white)

B-1

B-2

B-1

R-AUDIO-L

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

VIDEO

LINE OUT

Hookups

[Speakers]

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

Front (L)

(white)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

(red)

to audio inputto coaxial or optical digital input

MD deck/DAT deck

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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

You can enjoy Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, us e . If your ampli fier (receiver) has a digital input jack, us e .

CD/DVD player

OPTICALCOAXIAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

Optical digital cord (not suppli e d)

C-2

OPTICALCOAXIAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Remove jack cap before connecting

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

C-2

VIDEO Y

S VIDEO

OUT

PR/CRPB/CB

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE (RGB)-TV

(red)

(white)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

C-1

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

VIDEO

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

l: Signal flow

Note

When connecting 6 speak ers , replace the monaural rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer.

Centre

(white)

(red)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Front (R)Front (L)

Rear (mono)

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Connecting to an AV amp lifi e r ( rec ei ver) w ith a digital input jack, and a

decoder (Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS), and 6 speakers

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver).

CD/DVD player

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

VIDEO Y

S VIDEO

OUT

PR/CRPB/CB

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE (RGB)-TV

Hookups

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

l: Signal flow

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to optical digital input

AV amplifier (receiver) ha ving a decoder

Subwoofer

OPTICALCOAXIAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Centre

Front (R)

z Hint

Use connection when connecting to 7 or

more speakers (6.1 ch or more).

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 26). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MP EG” to “MPEG” (page 77). Otherwise , no so und or a loud noise will come from the speak ers.

• In or de r to lis te n to DTS sound tr a c ks, y ou mus t use this connection. DTS sound tracks are not output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks, even if you se t “D T S” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 26).

• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “96kHz/24bit” (page 77).

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Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

Plug the player and TV m ains lead (power cord) in to a mains.

Step 6: Quick Setu p

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number o f basic adju stmen ts for using the pl ayer. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..

"/1

./>

X/x

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 Q uick Setup) appears at the bottom of the scr een. If this message does not appear, select “QUICK” (quick) under “SETUP” (setup) in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 72).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a

disc.

The Setup Display f or sel ec ti ng the language used in th e on-screen display appears.

ENTER

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.

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6 Press ENTER.

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

10Press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9

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 73 )

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 73)

8 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal outpu t fro m th e LINE (RGB)-TV jack appears.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE:

4:3 OUTPUT:

JACKET PICTURE

16:9

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO

RGB

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

YES

LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT

11Press X/x to select the type of

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

Choose the item that matches the audio connection yo u selected on pages 22 to 25 ( through ).

A D

• If you connect j u st a TV and nothing else, select “NO.” Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete.

B-1 C-1

• Select “LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO).” Quick Setup is finished and connections are co m plete.

B-2 C-2 D

• Select “DIGIT A L O UT PUT.” The Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears.

Hookups

9 Press X/x to select the type of

signal you want to out put f rom t he LINE (RGB)-TV jack.

◆ Video sign al s

• VIDEO (page 73)

◆ S video sign al s

• S VIDEO (page 73)

◆ RGB signals

• RGB (page 73) When you select “RGB,” you will be unable to use the PROGRESSIVE button, and the player will not output video signals from th e CO MPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

12Press X/x to select the type of

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

Choose the signal that matches the audio connection yo u selected on pages 23 to 25 ( through ).

B D

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

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

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL

OFF

STANDARD

ON D-PCM D-PCM

48kHz/16bit

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B-2 C-2

• D-PCM (page 76)

• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 76)

13Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selected.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

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

DOLBY SURROUND

OFF

STANDARD

OFF

D-PCM

PCM

OFF

48kHz/16bit

14Press X/x to select whether or

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

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 23 to 25 ( through ).

B D

B-2 C-2

• OFF (page 77)

Enjoying the surround sound effects

To enjoy the sur round sound effects of this player or your am pl ifier (receiver), set the following items as described below for the audio connec tion y ou se lect ed on pa ges 2 3 to 25 ( through ). Each of these is the

B D

default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you f ir s t connect the player. See page 71 for usin g th e Setup Display.

Audio Connection (pages 23 to 25)

• No additional settings are needed .

C-1

B-1

• Set “DOWNMI X” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 76).

B-2 C-2 D

• Set “DOWNMI X” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 76).

• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 76).

• ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder) (page 77 )

15Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is finis hed. All connections and setup operations are complete. If your AV ampli fie r (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 77).

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Playing Discs

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may b e di ff erent or restricted . Refer to the operating i nstructions supplied with your disc .

[/1

4 Press A on the player, and place a

disc on the disc tray.

Playing Discs

Playback side facing down

5 Press H.

The disc tray clos es. The player start s playback (continuous play). A djust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Depending on the di sc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 32. For VIDEO CDs, see page 33.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

z Hint

The player turns off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for mor e tha n 30 minutes. (Auto Power Off function)

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 us in g an amplifier (recei ver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from th e pl ayer.

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Additional operations

z Hints

• The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialogue that you missed.

• The Instant Advance function is useful when you want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to watch.

CLEAR

./>

ZOOM (instant replay)

(instant advance)

To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Pre ss X Resume play after

Press X or H

pause Go to the next chapter,

Press > track, or scene in continuous play mode

Go back to the

Press . previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode

Stop play an d rem ov e

Press Z the disc

Replay the previous

scene*

Press

(instant replay) during

playback Briefly fast forward

the current scen e*

Press

(instant advance)

during playback

Magnify the image*

Press ZOOM

repeatedly. Pre s s

CLEAR to cancel .

Note

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

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

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

[/1

ENTER

RETURN

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

The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. The A and Z 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.

*1 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The

button can be used except for DivX video fil es .

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

DVD+RWs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files.

*3 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 function may be cancelled automatically when the picture is m o ved.

Note

Even if you select “RESE T” under “SE TUP” in the Control Menu (page 72), the disc tray remains locked.

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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 40 discs and resumes playback the nex t time you insert the sam e disc. If you stor e a resume pl aybac k point fo r the 41st disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.

Notes

• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 74).

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:

– you chan ge the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display.

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

– you ope ne d the disc tr a y. – you disconnect the power cord. – the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/

DATA DVD on ly).

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

• T his f unc tion 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. To play fr o m the beginning, press x twice and then press H.

Playing Discs

1 While playing a disc, press x to

stop playback.

“RESUME” appea rs 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 pr ess H.

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Using the DVD’s Menu

Selecting “O RI GI N AL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-

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 al low you to select items such as language for the sound and subtitles, select these ite ms u sin g th e MENU button.

Number buttons

ENTER

C/X/x/c

TOP MENU MENU

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The disc’s menu ap pears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from di sc 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.

Some DVD-RWs 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.

X/x

DISPLAY

ENTER

1 Press DISPLAY when the player i s

in stop mode.

The Control Menu ap pears.

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-RW

3 Press ENTER.

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.

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Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playbac k)

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

Number buttons

./>

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 pla y. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H.

Playing Discs

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.

ENTER O 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.

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Various Play Mode Functions (Pro gra mme Play,

Shuffle Play, Repea t Play, A-B Repeat Play)

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5 OFF OFF SET ON

) )

PLAY DVD VIDEO

You can set the following play modes:

• Programme Play (page 34)

• Shuffle Play (page 35)

• Repeat Play (page 36)

• A-B Repeat Play (page 37)

Note

The play mode is cancelled when: – you eject the disc. – the player ente rs sta ndby mode by pressing [/1.

Creating your own programme (Programme Play)

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

CLEAR

DISPLAY

ENTER X/x/c

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Men u appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.

The options for “PROGRAM” appear.

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

– – – – – – – – – – – –

– – 01 02 03 04

Titles or tracks recorded on a disc

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

– –

ALL

02 03

5 Select the title, chapter, or track you

want to programme.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDE O

For example, se lect chapter “03” of t itle “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

– – – – – – – – – – – – – –

– –

ALL

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Next, pres s 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

0 3

– –

01 02 03 04 05

◆ When playin g a VI DEO CD or CD

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

Selected track

– – – – – – – – – – – –

0:15:30

– – 01 02 03

04 05

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, chapt ers,

or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.

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

7 Press H to start P rogramme Play.

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

3 Follow step 5 for new programming. To

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

To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or tracks in the prog r ammed order

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “

Creating your own

programme (Programme Play).”

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

z Hint

You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of programmed titles, chapt ers, or tracks. During Programme Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play (page 36) or Shuffle Play (page 35).

Notes

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

• Y ou 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 “shuffli ng” may produce a dif fe re nt playing order.

CLEAR

Playing Discs

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 pr ess ENTER.

To change or cancel a programme

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating you r

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.

ENTER X/x

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

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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

)

PLAY DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select the item to be

shuffled.

◆ When playin g a DVD VIDEO

•TITLE

•CHAPTER

◆ When playin g a VI DEO CD or CD

•TRACK

◆ 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 sel ect “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 chap t ers in a disc can be played in random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.

Note

You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and 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 comb in ation of Shuffle or Programme Play modes.

CLEAR

DISPLAY

ENTER X/x

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu ap pears.

2 Press X/x to select

(REPEAT), then press ENTER.

The options for “REPEAT” appear.

)

1 ( 1 2

)

1 ( 2 8

0 : 0 0 : 0 2

OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER

◆ When playing a DVD VIDE O

• DISC: repeats all of the titles.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.

◆ When playing a DVD-RW

• DISC: repeats all the titles of the selected type.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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◆ When playin g a VI DEO CD or CD

• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When playin g a DATA CD/DATA DVD

• DISC: repeats all of the albums.

• ALBUM: repeats the current album.

• TRACK (MP 3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track.

• FILE (DivX vi deo files only): re peats the current file.

◆ When Programme Play o r Shuffle Pl ay

is activated

• ON: repeats Programme Play or Shuffle Play.

3 Press X/x to select a setting , and

press ENTER.

Repeating a specific portion (AB 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.)

CLEAR

Playing Discs

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or sel ect “OFF” in step 2.

z Hint

You can set Repeat Play whil e the player is sto pped. After selecting the “R EPEAT” option, press H. Repeat Play starts.

Notes

• You cannot use th is f unc tion with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback.

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

• When “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “ I MA G E (JPEG)” (page 59), you cannot select “TRACK.”

ENTER X/x

DISPLAY

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

) )

PLAY DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then

press ENTER.

The “A-B REPE A T ” setting bar appears.

A 18 - 1:32:30 B

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4 During playback, when you find the

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

The starting point (point A) is set.

A 18 - 1:32:30 B 18 - 1:33:05

5 When you reach the ending point

(point B), press EN TER again.

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

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or sel ect “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 cannot set A-B Repeat Play for contents on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that contains still pictures.

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Searching for a Scene

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

Play, Freeze Frame)

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

Locating a point quickly using the previous/next buttons

You can search for the next or previou s chapter, track, or scene using ./> on the player. During playback, press > or . once briefly to go to the next or previous chapter/ track/scen e. O r , press and hold > or . to search forward or backwards, and release the button when you find the point you want to return to normal playback. (Search)

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 diffe r between discs.

Playback dire ction

×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M

Searching for a Scene

./>

Notes

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

• For DATA CDs, you can sea r ch for a partic ul ar point only on an MP3 audio track.

3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VI DEO CD/DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD only) ×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)

Opposite direction

×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m

3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD -RW/VIDEO CD/DAT A CD (DivX video)/DAT A DVD only) ×2b (DVD VIDEO only)

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

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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 sp eeds are avai lable. With each press the indication changes as follows:

Playback direction

2 y 1

Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

2 y 1

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

Note

For DATA CDs, this function works only for DivX video files.

Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

When the player is in the pause mode, press

(step) to go to the next fr ame. P ress

(step) to go to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only). To return to normal playback, press H.

Notes

• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-

RW in VR mode.

• For DATA CDs, this function works only for

DivX video files.

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

You can search a DVD by title or c hapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its num ber. You can a lso search for a scene using the time code.

Number buttons

CLEAR

ENTER X/x

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY (When playing a

DATA CD with JPEG image files, press twice).

The Control Menu ap pears.

2 Press X/x to select a search

method.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

TITLE CHAPTER TIME/TEXT

Select “TIME/TE X T ” t o search for a starting point by inputting the time code.

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD without PB C playback

TRACK INDEX

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◆ When playin g a VI DEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback

SCENE

◆ When play in g a CD

TRACK

◆ When playin g a DATA CD/DATA DVD

ALBUM

TRACK (MP3 audi o tr a cks

only)

FILE (JPEG image fil es , an d

DivX video files only ) Example: when you sel ect

CHAPTER “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parent heses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, or scene s.

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

5 Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the selected number.

To search for a s c en e us ing the time code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

1 In step 2, select TIME/TEXT.

“T **:**:**” (playing time of the curr ent 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/DVDRW), track (CD), or file (DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD (DivX video)) 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 de ta ils, see “Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)” (page 42).

Notes

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

• You canno t search for a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code .

Searching for a Scene

4 Press the number buttons to select

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

◆ If you make a mistake

Cancel the number by pressin g CLEAR, then select anoth er number.

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Searching by Scene

(PICTURE NAVIGATION)

3 Press ENTER.

The first scene of each chapter, title, or track appears as fol l ow s.

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

PICTURE NAVI

C/X/x/c

DISPLAY

ENTER O RETURN

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 (VIDEO CD/ Super VCD only): displays the first scene of each track.

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

title, or track, and press ENTER.

Playback star t s f rom 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 sc r een. To display the additional chapters, titles, or tracks, select the bottom scenes and pre ss 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 th e pl aying time and remaining time of the cur rent title, cha pter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text, track name (MP3 audio), or file name (DivX video) recorded on the disc.

TIME/TEXT

1 Press TIME/TEXT during playback.

The following dis pl ay a ppears.

T 1:01:57

Time information

2 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to

change the time information.

The available tim e in formation depends upon the type of disc you are playing.

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 chang e the text. If the disc do es not contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW

•T

•T–

•C *:*:

•C–

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD (with PBC functions)

•

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

•T

•T–

•D

•D–

◆ When playing a Super VC D (wi thout PBC functions)

•T

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

•T

◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video)/ DATA DVD (Div X video)

•

(hours: minutes: seconds)

*:*:*

Playing time of the current title

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time of the current chapter

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current chapter

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current scene

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

*:*

Remaining time of the current track

*:*

Playing time of the current disc

*:*

Remaining time of the current disc

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

(hours: minutes: seconds)

*:*:*

Playing time of the current file

Viewing Information About the Disc

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

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To check DATA CD/DATA DVD album

T 17:30 128k

JAZZ RIVER SIDE

name, etc.

By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD or D i vX vi de o files on a DATA CD, DATA DVD, you can display the name of the album/track/file and the audio bit rate (t he amount of data per second of the current audio) on your TV screen.

Bit rate*

Checking the information on the front panel display

You can view the time information and text displayed on the T V scr een also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as follows w hen you change the time in formation on your TV screen.

When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-R W

Playing time of the current title

Remaining time of the current title

Album name

* Appears when:

– playing an MP3 audio track on a DATA CD. – playing a DivX video file that contains MP3

audio on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.

Track/file name

Playing time of the current cha pter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Text

Current title and chapter number

(returns to top automatically)

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

Playing time and number of the current track

Track name

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When playing a DATA CD (Di v X video), or DATA DVD (DivX video)

Playing time of the curren t file

The current file name

The current album and file 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

z Hints

• 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 th e f r ont panel display.

• You can also check the time information and text using the Control Menu (page 13).

Notes

• Depending on the type of disc being playe d, the discs text or track name may not be displ ayed.

• T he player can only display the first level of the discs text, such as the d isc na me o r ti tle .

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files may not be displayed co rre c tly.

• 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

Playing time of the disc

Remainin g ti m e of the disc

Text

Current track and index number*

(returns to top automatically)

* The current trac k and index number appear only

when playing a VIDEO CD.

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Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA DVD/DATA CD (DivX video files) rec orded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG aud io , or DT S), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the lan guage. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the soun d from either the righ t o r left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channe l th rough both the righ t a nd left speakers. For example, when play ing 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.

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 VIDE O

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits ar e di splayed, they indicate a lang uage code . Se e “ Langu age Code List” on page 85 to see which language the code represents. Whe n t he same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.

◆ When playing a DVD-RW

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

•1: MAIN

• 1: SUB (sub sound)

• 1: MAIN+S U B (m ain and sub sound)

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

The default setting is underlined.

•STEREO: the standard st ereo sound

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

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

◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX

video), or DATA DVD ( Di vX video)

The choice of DATA CD or DATA DVD audio signal formats di ffer, depe nding on the DivX video file contained on the disc. The format is shown in the display.

◆ When playing a Super VCD

The default setting is underlined.

•1:STEREO 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 stere o 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)

(main sound)

: the stereo soun d of th e

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Note

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

Checking the audio signal format

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

◆When playing a DV D VIDEO

About audio signals

Audio signals reco r ded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown be l ow . 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 Dol by Digital sound’s monaural rear au dio signals.

• LFE (Low F re quency Effect) signal

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Rear (L/R)

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R) + Centre

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

3 / 2 .1

Example:

Dolby Digital 3 ch

2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R) Rear

2 / 1

(Monaural)

◆When playing a DivX video file on a DATA CD or a DATA DVD

Example:

MP3 audio

MP3 128k

Bit rate

Note

If “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is set to “OFF,” the DTS track selection option will not appea r on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page

77).

Sound Adjustments

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TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)

When you connect a st er eo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) le ts you enjoy surrou nd sound effects by usi ng sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear sp eakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. If the player is set up to outp ut the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will only be heard when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM” in “AUD IO SETUP” (page 76).

SUR

To cancel the setting

Select “OFF” in step 2.

◆TVS DYNAMIC

Creates one set of virtual rear speake rs from the sound of the front speakers ( L, R) without using actual rear speakers (sho w n below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with buil t-i n sp eak er s on a st ere o TV .

◆TVS WIDE

Creates five sets of virtual re ar speakers from the sound of the front speakers ( L, R) without using actual rear speakers (sho w n below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with buil t-i n sp eak er s on a st ere o TV .

1 Press SUR during playback.

The following display appears.

TVS DYNAMIC

2 Press SUR repeatedly to select

one of the TVS sounds.

See the explanations given for each ite m in the following section.

• TVS DYNAMIC

•TVS WIDE

• TVS NIGHT

• TVS STANDARD

◆TVS NIGHT

Large sounds, suc h as explosions, are suppressed, but quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dial og 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 th e front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers.

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L R

L: Front speaker (l eft) R: Front speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

Notes

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, you cannot hear the TVS effect.

• When you sele c t one of the TVS modes, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

• Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speake r s, and that the speakers are locat ed in si milar surroundings.

• Not all discs wil l resp ond to the “TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.

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Enjoying Movies

Changing the Angles

If various angl es (multi-angle s) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ” appears in the front panel display. Th is means that you can change t he viewing angle.

1 Press (angle) during playback.

The number of the an gl e appears on the display.

Displaying the Subtitles

If subtitles ar e r ecor de d on th e di sc s, y ou c an change the subti tl es or turn them on and o ff whenever you wa nt while playing the dis c.

1 Press (subtitle) during

playback.

The following display appears.

1:ENGLISH

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 chan ge the angles eve n if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.

2 Press (subtitle) repeatedly to

select a setting.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDE O

Select the language. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits ar e di splayed, they indicate a lang uage code . Se e “ Langu age Code List” on page 85 to see which language the code represents.

◆ When playing a DVD-RW

Select “ON.”

◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video), or DADA DVD ( D i vX v id eo)

The choices of DATA CD or DATA DVD subtitles d i ff er, depending on the DivX video file contained on the disc . The choices are s hown in the display.

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To turn off the subtitles

Select “OFF” in step 2.

Adjusting th e Pl ayback

Notes

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

• With DATA CDs, subtitles can be changed for DivX video files only.

• You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and contains subtitle information within the same file.

Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD, DATA CD in JPEG format, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing DivX video files from the player to obtain the picture quality you w ant. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching. When y ou select “MEMORY,” you can make furt her adjustments to each element of the p ic tu re (colour, brightness, etc.).

PICTURE MODE

C/X/x/c

DISPLAY

ENTER O RETURN

Enjoying Movies

1 Press PICTURE MODE during

playback.

The following dis pl ay appears.

DYNAMIC 1

2 Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly

to select the setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

• STANDARD: picture.

• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast an d t he colour intensity.

displays a standard

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• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more

()

dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasi ng the picture contras t and colour intensity.

• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level.

• CINEMA 2: white colours become brighter and black colours become richer, and the co l our contrast is increased.

• MEMORY: adjusts the picture in greater detail.

3 Press ENTER.

The adjustment i s sa ved, and “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar appears.

4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjus t

“BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and “HUE.”

To turn off the display

Press O RETURN , or DISPLAY.

z Hint

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

Adjusting the picture items in “MEMORY”

You can adjust eac h el ement of the picture individually.

• PICTURE: changes the contra st

• BRIGHTNESS: ch anges the overall brightness

• COLOR: makes the colours deeper or lighter

• HUE: change s the colour balance

1 Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to

select “MEMORY” and press ENTER.

The “PICTURE” ad just ment b ar ap pears.

0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PICTURE

2 Press C/c to adjust the picture

contrast.

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

Note

The “BRIGHTNESS” setting is not effective if you connect the p layer via the L IN E OUT (VIDEO), S VIDEO OUT, or LINE (RGB)-TV jack, and select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the progressive button on the front panel.

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Sharpening the Pictures

(SHARPNESS)

You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharpe r pi ct ure.

Note

This setting is not effective if you connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO), S VIDEO OUT, or LINE (RGB)-TV jack, and sel ect “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the progressive button on the front pa ne l.

ENTER

X/x

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.

The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF 1 2

)

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.

Enjoying Movies

To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting

Select “OFF” in step 3.

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Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

MP3 is audio compression technology tha t satisfies the IS O/MPEG r egul ation s. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPE G im age files.

DATA CDs that the player can play

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format. However, the discs must be recorded accordin g to ISO9660 Lev el 1, Leve l 2 or J oliet forma t fo r the player to recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. Refer to the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording f ormat.

–JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*

image file form at.

* “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 pla y a ny data with the ex te nsion “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.J PE G,” 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.

• You cannot pla y MP 3 a udio tracks/JPEG image files in DATA CDs that contain DivX video files.

About playback order of albums, tracks, and files

Albums play in the following order:

◆Structure of disc cont ents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

Note on Multi Session discs

If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are recorded in the first session, the player will also play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files in other sessions. If audio track s and images in Music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.

Note

The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs created in the Packet Write fo rmat.

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.”

Album

Track or file

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

When you press MENU and the list of album names appears (p age 56), the album na mes are arranged in the fol l o w i ng order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contai n tr acks (or files) (su ch as album E) do not appear in the list.

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Im age Files

You can play MP3 au di o t ra cks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs).

z Hints

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track/file names when you sto re the tr a cks (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 recommen de d tha t you c r ea te albums with no more than two trees.

Notes

• Dependi ng on the sof twar e yo u use to creat e th e DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration.

• The playbac k or de r above ma y not be applicable if there are more than 200 albums and 300 tracks/ files in each album.

• The playe r ca n rec ogni z e up to 200 alb ums (the player will count just albums, incl udi ng 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.

CLEAR

./>

C/X/x/c

DISPLAY

z Hint

You can view the disc information while playing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files (page 43).

ZOOM PICTURE NAVI

ENTER O RETURN

Notes

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

• If no MP 3 au dio tr a c k or JPEG im a ge file is recorded on the DATA CD, “No audio data” or “No image data” appears on the screen.

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Selecting an album

Selecting an MP3 audio track

1 Press MENU.

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

(

3 0

)

ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE MY FAVOURITE SONG R&B JAZZ CLASSIC SALSA OF CUBA BOSSA NOVA

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 56). To select JPEG image files, see “Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 57).

To stop playbac k

Press x.

To go to the next or p revious 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 both, by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 59).

1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”

press ENTER.

The list of tracks in the album appears.

M Y FAVOURITE SONG 1 ( 2 5 6

WALTZ FOR DEBBY MY ROMANCE MILES TONES MY FUNNY VALENTINE AUTUM LEAVES ALL BLUES SOMEDAY MY PRINCE W...

)

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 pr evious display

Press O RETURN.

To go to the next or previous MP3 au dio 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 al bum. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using ., and that you need to select the previous album from the al bum list.

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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 o n the right.

To rotate a JPEG image

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

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 pres s X.

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

want to view, and pre ss ENTER.

The selected image appears. Example

To go to the next or previous JPEG image file

Press C or c during playback. Yo u can selec t the first file of the ne xt al bum 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.

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 norm al view, press CLEAR.

◆When pressed once (x2)

The image enlarg es twice the original s iz e.

◆When pressed twice (x4)

The image enlarges four times the original size.

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To stop viewing the JPEG image

Press x.

z Hints

• While viewing JPEG image files, you can set options such as “INTERVAL” (page 60), “EFFECT” (page 60), and “SHARPNESS” (page 53).

• You can view JPEG images files without MP3 audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (pa g e 59).

• The date the picture was taken is displayed beside “DATE” in the Control Menu (page 13). Note t hat no date may appear depending on the digi ta l camera.

Note

PICTURE NAVI does not work if “AUDIO (MP3)” is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 59).

Enjoying JPEG Im ages as a Slide Show

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

X/x

1 Press MENU.

The list of albums on the DATA CD appears.

(

3 0

)

ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE MY FAVOURITE SONG R&B JAZZ CLASSIC SALSA OF CUBA BOSSA NOVA

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.

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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 “M O D E (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 59).

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.

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

and press ENTER .

• AUTO: plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio track s i n th e 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 appears.

(

3 0

)

ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE MY FAVOURITE SONG R&B JAZZ CLASSIC SALSA OF CUBA BOSSA NOVA

X/x

DISPLAY

ENTER

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.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

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

DATA CD

MP3

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.

z Hints

• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG im age files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is s et to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)” (p age 36) to repeat the track or album.

• 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

• T his f unc tion does not work if the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image fi les are not placed in the same album.

• If pla ying time of JPEG image or MP3 audio is longer than the other, the longe r one continues 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 JPEG file.

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Setting the pace for a slide show (INTERVAL)

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

4 Press ENTER.

Note

Some JPEG files, especial ly progres sive JPEG files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more, may take longer to display than others, whic h ma y ma ke the duration seem longer than the sett ing you selected.

Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT)

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

X/x

DISPLAY

ENTER

1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a

JPEG image or whe n the player is in stop mode.

The Control Men u 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 4

NORMAL

FAST

SLOW1 SLOW2

DATA CD

JPEG

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• NORMAL 6 to 9 seconds.

• FAST: sets a durati on shorter th an NORMAL.

• SLOW1: sets a duration longer than NORMAL.

• SLOW2: sets a duration longer than SLOW1.

: sets the duration to between

ENTER X/x

DISPLAY

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.

12)

3 (

2 3 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4 MODE1

MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 MODE4 MODE5 OFF

DATA CD

JPEG

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3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• MODE1: the image sweeps in from top to bottom.

• MODE2: the image sweeps in from left to right.

• MODE3: th e im age stretches ou t from the centre of the screen.

• MODE4: the images randomly cycle through the effects.

• MODE5: the next image slides over the previous image.

• OFF: turns off this function.

4 Press ENTER.

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Enjoying DivX® Videos

About DivX Video Files

DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivXNetwo rk s, Inc. This prod uct is an official DivX Certifie d product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX video files.

DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that the player can play

Playback of DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) on this player is subject t o certain conditions: –With DATA CDs that contain D i vX vi deo

files in addition to MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files, the playe r pl a ys only th e DivX video files.

–With DATA DVDs, the player plays DivX

video files only. Any data other than Div X video file, such as MP 3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, are not pl ayed.

However, this play er onl y plays DATA CDs whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). You can also play DATA CDs recorded in Multi Session (page 54), although DATA DVDs recorded in Multi Session are not playable. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

DivX video files that the player can play

The player can play data that is recorded in DivX format, and which has the extension “.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The player will not play files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a D i vX video.

z Hint

For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on DATA CDs, see “DATA CDs that the player can play” (page 54).

Notes

• The player may not pla y a Div X vide o file when the file has been c om b ined from two or more DivX video files.

• The player can not pl ay a D ivX video file of size more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.

• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may be unclear or the sound may skip.

• The player cannot play some DivX video files that are longer than 3 hours.

About playback order of data on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs

See “About pl ayback order of albu ms, tra cks, and files” (page 54). Note that the playback order may not be app licable, depending on the softwar e used fo r crea ting th e DivX vi deo file, or if there are more than 2 00 albums and 600 DivX video files in each album.

Note

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

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Playing DivX Video Files

You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs).

Selecting an album

1 Press MENU.

A list of albums on the disc appears. Only albums that contain DivX video file s are listed.

( 3 )

SUMMER 2003 NEW YEAR'S DAY MY FAVOURITES

./>

C/X/x/c

DISPLAY

z Hint

You can view the disc information while play ing a DivX video file (page 43).

ENTER O RETURN

Notes

• If there are no DivX video files recorded on the DATA DVD, a message appears to indicate that the disc is not playa ble.

• Dependi ng on the DivX video file, the picture may pause or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format. Note, however, this player does not conform to WMA (Windows Media Audio) format.

• Because of the compression technolo gy used for DivX video files, it may take some time after you press H (play) for the pictu re to a ppe ar.

• Depending on the DivX video file, the sound may not match the pictures on the screen.

2 Press X/x to select the album you

want to play.

3 Press H.

Playback starts from the selected album. To select DivX video files, see “Selecting a DivX video file” (page 64).

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press C or c.

To turn the display on or off

Press MENU repeatedly.

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Selecting a DivX video file

1 After step 2 of “Selec tin g an album,”

press ENTER.

The list of files in the album appears.

M Y FAVOURITES 1 ( 2

HAWAII 2004 VENUS

)

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

ENTER.

The selected file starts playing.

To stop playbac k

Press x.

To go to the next or p revious page

Press C or c.

To return to the previous disp lay

Press O RETURN.

To go to the next or previous DivX video file without turning on the above file list

You can select the next or previous DivX video file in the same album by pressing > or .. You can also select the first file of the next album by pressing > during playback of the last file of the current album. Note that you cannot return to t he previous album by using .. To return to the previous album, select it from the album list.

z Hint

If the number of viewing times is pre se t, you can play the DivX video files as many tim e s as the preset number. The following occurrences are counted: – when the player is turned off. This incl udes when

the player is automatically turned off by the Auto Power Off function. Press X instead of x when

you want to stop viewing – when the disc tra y is opened. – when anoth er f ile is pla ye d .

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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 Parenta l Co nt rol You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play in appropriate 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 replac ed with different scene s.

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

Custom Parental Control

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

Number buttons

3 Press X/x to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” ap pear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ON PLAYER PASSWORD OFF

DVD VIDEO

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,

ENTER

then press .

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

◆ When you h ave already register ed a password

The display for entering the password appears.

Using Various Additional Func ti ons

ENTER

DISPLAY

X/x

1 Insert the disc y ou want to lock.

If the disc is playin g, press x to stop playback.

2 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

5 Enter or re-enter you r 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.

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To turn off the Custom Parental Control function

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Cu st om Parental

Control.”

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

ENTER.

3 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set

1 Insert the dis c for which Cus tom Parent al

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

Parental Control (limited playback)

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

Number buttons

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 pl ayback.

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.

DISPLAY

ENTER X/x

1 Press DISPLAY while the play er is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu ap pears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ON PLAYER PASSWORD OFF

DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,”

then press ENTER.

◆ If you hav e not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

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PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

ENTER

then press .

Enter a 4-digit pass word using the number buttons, then pr ess ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears.

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

6 Press X/x to select a geographic area

as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER.

The area is sele ct ed. 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” ar e displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

OFF

NC17

6: 5:

8 Select the level you want using X/x,

then press ENTER .

Parental Control setting is complete.

4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for sett in g t he playback limitation level appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

USA

5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”

then press ENTER.

The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

USA USA

OTHERS

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: USA

4: PG13

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 pr ess 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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z Hint

If you forget your password, remove the dis c and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Con t ro l (limited playback).” When you are asked to ente r your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will a sk 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 pl ay discs whic h do not have the Parental Control function, play bac k c an not be limited on this player.

• Dependi ng on the disc , you may be asked to change the parental control le ve l while playing the disc. In this case, enter your passwo rd , th en change the level. If the Resume Play mode is cancelled, th e le vel returns to the previous level.

Area Code

Standard Code number

Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico 2362 Netherlands 2376 New Zealand 2390 Norway 2379 Pakistan 2427 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 Singapore 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499 Switzerland 2086 Thailand 2528 United Kingdom 2184

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Changing the password

1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PARENTAL CONTRO L), the n pre ss 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 t he

number buttons, then press ENTER.

5 Enter a new 4-di git 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 inpu t the correct number.

Controlling Your T V With the Supplied Remote

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

TV [/1

Number buttons

CLEAR

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

By pressing You can

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

t (TV/video) Switch the TV’s input source

between the TV and other input sources

+/–

Using Various Additional Func ti ons

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Controlling other TVs with the remote

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch o f no n- Sony TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate ma nuf acturer’s code.

1 While holding down T V [/1, press the

number buttons to select the manufacturer ’s code for your TV (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 yo u find the one that works with your TV .

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

Notes

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

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the approp ri ate c ode num be r again.

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Di splay

By using the Set up 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 72 to 77.

Note

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

ENTER

X/x

DISPLAY

3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”

then press ENTER.

The Setup Displ ay 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: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT:

JACKET PICTURE

16:9

VIDEO

FULL

Settings and Adjustments

1 Press DISPLAY when the p layer is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(SETUP), then press ENTER.

The options for “SETUP” appear.

)

( 47

QUICK CUSTOM

RESET

QUICK

STOP DVD VIDEO

Setup items

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: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

FULL

Options

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6 Press X/x to select a setting, then

press ENTER.

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

Selected setting

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT:

To enter the Quick Setup mode

Select “QUICK” in st ep 3. Follow from step 5 of the Quick Setup ex pl anation to make basic adjustm en t s (p age 26).

4:3 PAN SCAN

JACKET PICTURE

VIDEO

FULL

Setting the Di sp lay 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 th e di splay, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 71).

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

To reset all of the “SETUP” settings

1 Select “RESET” i n st ep 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 72 to 75 return to the default settings. Do not press [/1 while resetting the pl ayer, which takes a few seconds to complete.

◆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 priori ty in the disc is selected.

◆SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the subt itle record ed 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 85 using the num be r but tons.

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.

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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 71). The default settings are underlined.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT:

JACKET PICTURE

◆TV TYPE

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

16:9 Select this when you connect a

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

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

Select this when you conn ec t a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

Select this when you conn ec t a 4:3 screen TV. Autom atically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

16:9

VIDEO

FULL

Note

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

◆SCREEN SAVER

The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you pl ay a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio) for more than 15 minu t es. The screen save r w i ll help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to turn off the screen saver.

ON Turns on the screen saver. OFF Turns off the screen saver.

◆BACKGROUND

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

JACKET PICTURE

GRAPHICS A preset pic ture stored in the

BLUE The background col our i s blue. BLACK Th e ba ckground colour is

The jacket picture (still picture) appears, bu t on ly when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CDEXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the “GRAPHICS” pict ure appears.

player appears.

black.

◆LINE

Selects video signals output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack on the rear panel of the player.

VIDEO S VIDEO Outputs S video signals. RGB Outputs RGB signals.

Outputs video signals.

Settings and Adjustments

4:3 PAN SCAN

Notes

• If your TV doe s not a cce pt S vide o or the RGB signals, no picture will appear on the TV scr een, even if you select “S VI DEO” or “RGB.” Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV.

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• When you sele c t “RGB , ” you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

◆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 aspe ct ratio progressive sig nals. If you can change th e aspect ratio on your progressive for mat (525p/625p) com patible 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 th e di splay, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 71). The default sett i ngs are underlined.

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO PLAY: DIMMER:

PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: DivX:

Registration Code

◆AUTO PLAY

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

OFF Switches this f u nction off. ON Automatically starts playback

when the player is tu rne d on by a timer (not supplied).

◆DIMMER

Adjusts the lighting of the fr ont panel display .

BRIGHT

Makes the lighting bright.

DARK Makes the lighting dark. AUTO

DARK

Makes the lighting dark if you do not operate the player or remote for a short while.

OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

OFF

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◆PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R W only)

Selects the pictur e 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 dynamical ly, is output in high resolution.

◆TRACK SELECTION (D VD VIDE O only)

Gives the sound tra ck w hich 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.

OFF

No priority given.

AUTO Priority given.

Notes

• When you set the ite m to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “A UDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 72).

• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 77), 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 num be r of chan ne ls, the player selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and MPEG audio sound tracks in this order .

◆MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/

VIDEO CD only)

Switches the Multi-disc Res ume setting on or off. Resume playback can be stored in memory for up to 40 d ifferent DVD VI DEOs/ VIDEO CDs (page 31).

Stores the resume setting in memory for up to 40 discs.

OFF Does not store the resume

setting in memory. Playback restarts at the resume p oint only for the curr ent di sc in the player.

◆DivX

Displays the reg ist ratio n co de fo r this p laye r. For more information, go to http://www.divx.com on the Internet.

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the s ound according to the pla yback and connection conditions.

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “U sing the Setup Display” (page 71). The default settings are underlined.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

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

DOLBY SURROUND

◆AUDIO ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks – LINE (RGB)-TV jack

OFF Normally, select this position. ON Select this w h en the playback s o und

from the speakers is distorte d.

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

Makes the sound cl ear 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 – LINE (RGB)-TV jack – DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jack only when “DOLBY DIGITA L” is set to “D-PCM” (page 76).

STANDARD

Normally se lect this posi tion.

TV MODE Makes low sounds clear even if

you turn the v olume down .

WIDE RANGE

Gives you the feeling of bein g at a live performance.

OFF

STANDARD

D-PCM

PCM

OFF

48kHz/16bit

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Settings and Adjustments

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◆AUDIO FILTER

Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above

22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).

SHARP Provides a wide frequency range

and spatial feeling.

SLOW Provides smooth and warm

sound.

Setting the digital output signal

Switches the meth od 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 21. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48kH z/96kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

Note

There may be little effect by chang ing the digital filter depending on the disc or playback environment.

◆DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elem ents (cha nnels) or is record ed in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal com ponents, see “Checking the audio signal format” (page 47). This function affects the output of the following jacks: –LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks –LINE (RGB)-TV jack –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 76).

DOLBY SURROUND

Normally, select this position. Multi-channel audio signals are output to 2 channels for enjoying surround sounds.

NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are

downmixed t o 2 chan nels fo r use with your stereo.

◆DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signa ls ar e 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 min imal.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

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

DOLBY SURROUND

OFF

STANDARD

D-PCM

PCM

OFF

48kHz/16bit

If you connect a component that is incompatible with the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no s ound) may be heard from the speakers, risking damage to your ears or speakers.

◆DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the type of Do l by D igital signal.

D-PCM 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 75).

DOLBY DIGITAL

Select this when the player is connected to an audio componen t w ith a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

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◆MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

PCM Select this w h en the player is

MPEG Select this when the player is

connected to an audio component without a bui lt -in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound trac ks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

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

◆DTS

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

OFF

ON Select this when the player is

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built- in DTS decoder.

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

◆48kHz/96kHz PCM ( DVD VIDE O on ly)

Selects the sampl in g frequency of the audi o signal.

48kHz/16bit

96kHz/24bit All types of signals including

The audio signals of DVD VIDEOs are always converted to 48kHz/16bit.

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.

Settings and Adjustments

Note

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

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while us in g the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before req uesting repairs. Should any problem persis t , co nsult 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-c onnect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 17)

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

, Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an

item appropriate for your system (page 73).

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

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 wh en you connect your player directly to you r TV , try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDE O input (page 17).

, The disc is recorded in a colour sy st em that

is different from your TV.

, You have selected “PROGRESSIVE

(AUTO)” or “PROGRESSIVE (VIDEO)” using the PROGRESSIVE butto n on t he front panel (the PROGRESSIV E indicator lights up) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turn s off.

, Ev en if your TV is compatible w ith

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 .

, I f y ou s et “LINE” to “RGB” in “SCREEN

SETUP” (pag e 26, 73), the play er outputs no component video signa ls.

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.

The picture is black and white.

, Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETU P” to an

item appropriate for yo ur T V (page 73).

, D epending on the TV, the pi ct ure on the

screen becomes black and white when you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system.

, If you a re usi ng a SCART cord, be sure to

use one that is fully w i red (21-pins).

Sound

There is no sound.

, R e- connect the connectin g cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to the wrong input

jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 23, 24, 25).

, Th e amplifier (r eceiver) 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 throug h

the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 76).

, While playing a Super VCD on wh ic h th e

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

Sound distortion occ ur s.

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“ON” (page 75).

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The sound volume is l ow.

, 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 75).

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“OFF” (page 75).

Operation

The remote does not function.

, Th e ba tteries in the remote are weak. , There are obstacles betwee n the r emote an d

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 pl ayer cannot play certain discs

(page 7).

, The region code on the DVD does not match

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the player

, Th e pl ayer cannot play a record e d dis c that

The MP3 audio trac k cannot be played (page 55).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3

, The MP3 audio track does not have t he

, The data is not formatted in MP3 even

, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. , The pl ayer cannot play audio tracks in

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE

, The D A T A CD contains a DivX video file. , This pl ayer cannot play MP3 audio trac ks

(page 3)

(page 7)

is not correctly finalized

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

extension “.MP3.”

though it has the extension “.MP3.”

MP3PRO format.

(JPEG)” (page 59).

recorded on DATA DVDs.

The JPEG image file cannot be played (page 55).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG

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

, 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 ca nnot 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 59).

, The DATA CD contains a DivX video file. , This player cannot play JPEG image files

recorded on DATA DVDs.

The MP3 audio track s an d JPEG image files start playing simultaneously.

, “ MODE (MP3 , JPEG)” is set to “AUTO.”

(page 59).

The DivX video file cannot be played.

, The file is not created in DivX format. , The file has an extension ot he r th an “ .A VI”

or “.DIVX.”

, The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD

is not created in a DivX format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/L e vel 2 or Joliet/UDF.

, The DivX video file is larger than 720

(width) × 576 (height).

The album/track/file name s are not displayed correctly.

, The player can only display numbers and

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as “*”.

The disc does not st art playing from the beginning.

, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 34).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 31).

Additional Informatio n

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The player starts playing the disc automatically.

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

set to “ON” (page 74).

Playback stops automatically.

, While playing discs with an auto pause

signal, the p la yer st ops p l ayba ck at t he au t o pause signal.

Some functions such as Stop, Search, 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 player does not op era t e properly.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the

player to operat e abnormally, unplug the player.

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

, The sel f-diagnosis function was activated.

(See the table on page 81. )

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

, Child Lock is set (page 30).

The disc tray does not open an d “T RAY LOCKED” appears on the front pa nel display.

, Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony servic e fa cility.

The language fo r the sound track cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remot e (page 32).

, Multilingual tracks are not r ecorded 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 remot e (page 32).

, Multilingual subtitles are no t 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 remot e (page 32).

, 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 10).

, The DVD prohibits changin g of th e angles.

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

, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/

DivX video file you want to play i s br oken.

, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. , The JPEG i mage file format does not

conform to DCF (page 54).

, The JPEG i m age file ha s the extension

“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is n ot in JPEG format.

, The fil e yo u w an t to pla y has th e extension

“.AVI” or “.DIVX,” but is not in DivX format, or is in DivX format but do es not conform to a DivX Cer ti fie d profile.

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Self-diagnosis Function

Glossary

(When letters/numbers appear in the display)

When the self-diagnosis f unction is a ctivate d to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-charac ter se rv ice nu mber (e .g. , C 13 50 ) with a combin ation of a letter and four di gits appears on the screen and the front pane l display. In this cas e, check the following table.

C:13:50

First three charac ters 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 th is player cannot play (page 7). ,Clean the disc with a soft

cloth or check its format (page 8).

correctly. ,Re-insert the di sc

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

Album (page 54, 56)

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

Chapter (page 10)

Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller t ha n titles. A title is co m po s ed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

DivX® (page 62)

Digital video tech nology created by DivXNetworks, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technolog y are among the highes t quality with a relatively small file size.

Dolby Digital (page21, 76)

Digital audio com pression technology developed by Dolb y Laboratories. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround soun d. The rear channel is st ereo 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 Di gi t al” theatre surrou nd sound systems. G o od channel separa tion is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 21)

Audio signal proc essing technology that Dolby Laboratories developed for surround sound. When the input signal contains a surround component, the Pro Logic process outputs the front , cen tre an d rea r sign als. The rear channel is monaural.

Additional Informatio n

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DTS (page 21, 77)

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 discr et e subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel se paration is reali zed because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is re ali ze d becau se al l channel data proce ss i ng i s digital.

DVD+RW (page 6)

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

File (page 54, 57)

A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD or a DivX video on a DATA CD/DATA DVD (“File” is an exclusive definition for this player). A si ngle file co nsist of a single i mage or video.

DVD VIDEO (page6)

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

9.4 GB, and double -l ayer and double-sid ed DVD is 17 GB. The picture data uses th e MPEG 2 format, a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (avera ge) 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 re corded in a multi-channel format, such as Dol by Dig ita l, 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 w i th the DVD.

DVD-RW (page 6)

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.

Film based software, Video based software (page 19)

DVDs can be clas si f ied as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs contain the same images (24 frames per second) that ar e sh ow n at movie theatres. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-co m s, di splays images at 30 frames/60 fields (24 fra mes/50 fields) per second.

MPEG audio (page 21, 77)

International standard codin g system used to compress aud i o di gi t al signals authorized by ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up t o 7. 1-channel surrou nd.

Normal (Interlace) format (page 19)

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 s hows the even numbered l ines of a n image, an d the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

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Progressive format (page 19)

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 form at 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 progre ssive format.

Progressive JPEG

Progressive JPEG s are used mostly on the internet. They are different from other JPEGs in that they “fade in” gradually instead of being drawn from t op t o bottom when displayed on a browser. This lets you view the image wh ile it is being downlo aded.

Scene (page 10)

On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pi ct ur es are divided into sections called “scenes.”

Title (page 13)

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or th e entire album in aud i o software.

Track (page 13)

Sections of a pictur e or a m u s ic feature on a VIDEO CD, CD or DATA CD (the length o f a song). (“Track ” i n DATA CD is an exclusive defin it i on f or this player.)

Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page 13)

A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD. Depending on the disc, no index may be recorded.

Additional Informatio n

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Specifications

System

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

Audio characte r is tic s

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM

96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/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: 0.003 % Dynamic rang e: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/CD:

99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

Outputs

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Loa d

impedance)

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

10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical

output jack/–18 dBm (wa v e length 660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

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

R/ CR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

B/CB,

General

Power requirem ents:

220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 13 W Dimensions (approx.):

430 × 55.5 × 239 mm (width/height/depth) incl. projectin g parts

Mass (approx.): 2.1 kg Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

See page 16.

Specifications and design are subject to change without no ti ce .

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Language Code List

For details, see pag es 46, 50, 72. The language spellin gs conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali;

Bangla 1067 Tibetan 1070 Breton 1079 Catalan 1093 Corsican 1097 Czech 1103 Welsh 1105 Danish 1109 German 1130 Bhutani 1142 Greek 1144 English 1145 Esperanto 1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian 1151 Basque 1157 Persian 1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji 1171 Faroese 1174 French 1181 Frisian

1183 Irish 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi 1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian 1233 Armenian 1235 Interlingua 1239 Interlingue 1245 Inupiak 1248 Indonesian 1253 Icelandic 1254 Italian 1257 Hebrew 1261 Japanese 1269 Yiddish 1283 Javanese 1287 Georgian 1297 Kazakh 1298 Greenlandic 1299 Cambodian 1300 Kannada 1301 Korean 1305 Kashmiri 1307 Kurdish 1311 Kirghiz 1313 Latin 1326 Lingala 1327 Laothian 1332 Lithuanian 1334 Latvian;

Lettish

1345 Malagasy

1347 Maori 1349 Macedonian 1350 Malayalam 1352 Mongolian 1353 Moldavian 1356 Marathi 1357 Malay 1358 Maltese 1363 Burmese 1365 Nauru 1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch 1379 Norwegian 1393 Occitan 1403 (Afan)Oromo 1408 Oriya 1417 Punjabi 1428 Polish 1435 Pashto;

Pushto 1436 Portuguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-

Romance 1482 Kirundi 1483 Romanian 1489 Russian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1495 Sanskrit 1498 Sindhi 1501 Sangho 1502 Serbo-

Croatian 1503 Singhalese 1505 Slovak 1506 Slovenian

1507 Samoan 1508 Shona 1509 Somali 1511 Albanian 1512 Serbian 1513 Siswati 1514 Sesotho 1515 Sundanese 1516 Swedish 1517 Swahili 1521 Tamil 1525 Telugu 1527 Tajik 1528 Thai 1529 Tigrinya 1531 Turkmen 1532 Tagalog 1534 Setswana 1535 Tonga 1538 Turkish 1539 Tsonga 1540 Tatar 1543 Twi 1557 Ukrainian 1564 Urdu 1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese 1587 Volapük 1613 Wolof 1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba 1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu

1703 Not specified

Additional Informatio n

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Index

Numerics

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 OUTPUT 4:3 PAN SCAN 48kHz/96kHz PCM

5.1 Channel Surround

A-B REPEAT ALBUM Album ANGLE AUDIO AUDIO ATT AUDIO DRC AUDIO FILTER AUDIO SETUP AUTO PLAY

54, 81

46, 72

BACKGROUND Batteries

6, 29

CHAPTER Chapter CHAPTER VIEWER Child Lock Connecting Continuous play

Control Menu CUSTOM CUSTOM PARENTAL

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE CUSTOM SETUP

CD/VIDEO CD DVD

CONTROL 51

DATA CD DATA DVD DATE DIGITAL OUT Digital output DIMMER Display

DivX DOLBY DIGITAL

DOWNMIX DTS DVD

6, 54, 62

6, 62

Control Menu Display Front panel display Setup Display

62, 75

76, 81

25, 46, 77, 82

6, 29, 82

25, 46,

21, 47

DVD+RW DVD’s menu DVD-RW

EFFECT

Fast forward Fast reverse FILE

File

Film based software Freeze Frame Front panel displ ay

Handling discs Hooking up

INDEX

Index

Instant Advance Instant Replay Interlace format INTERVAL

JPEG

LANGUAGE SETUP LINE

Locating

a specific point by watching

the TV screen

MEMORY MENU

MODE (MP3, JPEG) MP3

6, 54

MPEG

46, 77, 82

MULTI-DISC RESUM E

NORMAL (INTERLACE) Normal (Interlace) format

On-screen display

Control Menu Display

Setup Display ORIGINAL ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST OSD

30, 82

6, 32, 82

31,

PARENTAL CONTROL PAUSE MODE PBC Playback PICTURE MODE PICTURE NAVIGATION

57 PLAY LIST PRO LOGIC PROGRAM Programme Play PROGRESSIVE AUTO Progressive format PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

24, 81

QUICK

Quick Setup

26, 72

Remote

12, 16, 69

REPEAT

Repeat Play RESET Resume

Scan

SCENE

Scene

SCREEN SAVER SCREEN SETUP Searching SETUP

Setup Display SHARPNESS SHUFFLE Shuffle Play Slide Show Slow-motion Play Speakers

Hooking up SUBTITLE SURROUND

71 53

21, 48

TIME/TEXT TITLE Title TITLE VIEWER TOP MENU TRACK Track TRACK SELECTION TRACK VIEWER Troubleshooting TV TYPE TVS (TV Virtual Surround)

40, 43

42,

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Usable discs

Video based software VIDEO CD

6, 29

ZOOM

30, 57

Additional Informatio n

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Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

Sony DVP-NS765P User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Welcome!

Precautions

About This Manual

Notes About the Di sc s

Index to Parts an d Controls

Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

Step 6: Quick Setu p

Playing Discs

Playing Discs

Using the DVD’s Menu

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playbac k)

Searching for a Scene

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

Viewing Information About the Disc

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)

Enjoying Movies

Changing the Angles

Displaying the Subtitles

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Im age Files

Enjoying JPEG Im ages as a Slide Show

Enjoying DivX® Videos

About DivX Video Files

Playing DivX Video Files

Using Various Additional Functions

Controlling Your T V With the Supplied Remote

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Di splay

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Glossary

Specifications

Language Code List

Index