Sony DVP-NS900V Operating Instruction

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SACD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

3-070-853-11(1)

DVP-NS900V

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WARNING

Welcome!

To prevent f ire or shoc k hazard, do not expose th e unit to rain or moisture. To avoid elec trical shock, do not open the cabinet. Ref er servicing to qualified pers onnel only.

CAUTION

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

within the product’s

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

For custom ers in the U.S.A

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DVP-NS900V Serial No.______________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

— Increase the separation between

the equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

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Precautions

On safety

• Caution – The use of optical instruments with

this product wil l increase eye hazard.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the

cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel befo re operating it any further.

On power sources

• The pl ayer is not disconnected from the AC

power source a s long as i t is connect ed to the wa ll outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the player fo r a lon g

time, be sure to disconnect the pl ayer from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• Should the A C power cord need to be changed,

have it done at a qualified serv ic e shop only.

On placement

• Place the player in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

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

a rug that mi ght bloc k the ve ntilatio n holes on the bottom.

• Do no t place the player in a l o cation near heat

sources, or in a place subject to di re ct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

On adjusting volume

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

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please co nsul t your nearest Sony dealer.

On cleaning discs

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is ca pable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-scree n di spl ay image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible t o this.

On operation

• If the pl ayer is brought direct ly from a cold to a

warm locat ion, or i s p lace d in a ve ry da mp r oom, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the play e r m ay not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the player, take out any discs. If

you don’t, the disc may be damage d.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Guide to the Remote Control LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Guide to the Control Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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

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

Step 3: TV Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 4: Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Step 4: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Selecting a Playback Area for an SACD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play,

Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc

(Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Searching by Scene (VIEWER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the

Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

SURROUND Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Adjusting the Playback Picture (VIDEO EQUALIZER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . . . . . . . . . 70

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Labeling the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the

Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . . 81

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Self-diagnosis Function (When lett ers /num be rs app ear in the dis pl ay) . . . . . 97

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

List of Setup Display Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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About this Manual

•Instructions in this manual describe the

controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar name s as tho s e on the remote.

•The meaning of the icons used in this

manual is described below:

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in Video mode

Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD -RWs

Functions available for Super Audio CDs

Functions avai lable for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD -RWs

More convenient features

Format of discs

Music CD

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

Region code

Your player ha s a r e gio n c o de p r in ted o n th e back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes.

CD/DVD PLAYER

AC 00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

SONY CORPORATION

MODEL NO.

MADE IN JAPAN

ALL

DVP–XXXX

0-000-000-00

Region code

DVDs labeled will also play on this player. If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no regi on code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

“DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, and DVD-RWs.

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW

SACD

VIDEO CD

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the follo win g di scs:

•CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)

•All CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than music and

VCD format CD-Rs/CD-RWs

•Data part of CD-Extras

•DVD-ROMs

•DVD Audio discs

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

A DVD with a different region code (page 97).

•

•A disc recorded in a color system other than

NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).

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

card, heart).

•A disc with paper or sticker s on it.

•A disc that has the adhesive of cellopha ne

tape or a sticker still left on it.

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Note

Some DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the rec or ding quality or physical condition of th e di sc , or the characteristics of the recording device. DVD-RWs in VR mode may also take time to play back due to the recording condition. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it h as not be en correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

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

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection tech nology that is prot ected by method claims of cert ain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewin g us e s only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Notes about the Discs

On handling discs

•To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its

edge. Do not touch the surface.

•Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as hot air duc ts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

•After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

•Before playing, clean the disc with a

cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine,

thinner, commercially available cl eaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

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Index to Parts and Controls

For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

A POWER switch/indicator (37)

2 (remote sensor) (16) 3 Disc tray (37) 4 MULTI CHANNEL indicator

Lights up when: — playing a disc that contains multiple

audio signal channels

— the disc is not inserted

5 Front panel display (9) 6 A (open/close) button (37) 7 H (play) button/indicator (37) 8 X (pause) button/indicator (38) (77) 9 x (stop) button (37) q; C/X/x/c/ ENTER button (31) qa Click shuttle (49) qs JOG button/indicator (50)

qd O RETURN button (42) qf MENU button (40) qg TOP MENU button (40) qh DISPLAY butto n (13) qj ./> (pre vious/next) buttons (38) qk SACD indicator

Lights up when the disc is a Super Audio CD

ql DVD indica tor

Lights up when the disc is a DVD

w; FL OFF button/indicator (86) wa VIDEO OFF button/indicator (37) ws PHONES LEVEL control (37) wd PHONES jack (37)

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Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals (84)

Lights up when you can change the angle (64)

Disc type

signal (59)

MPEG MULTI DMIX P. PCM

Digital

Current play mode (43)

V-PARTPROGRESSIVE

SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 PGM A-B

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

Current title (54)

Current chapter (54)Current audio

Playing time (54)

When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)

Lights up when the player

Disc type

outputs progressive signals (84)

MPEG MULTI DMIX P. PCM

Digital

V-PARTPROGRESSIVE SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 BGM A-B

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE HOUR

Current pl ay mo de ( 4 3)

Current scene (54)

When playing back an SACD, CD, or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals (84)

Lights up when playing the multichannel playback area on SACDs (41)

MIN SEC

Playing time (54)

Disc type*

MPEG MULTI DMIX P. PCM

Digital

V-PARTPROGRESSIVE

SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 PGM A-B

Current play mode (43)

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE HOUR

MIN SEC

Playing time (54)

Current track and index (54)

* When playing the SACD layer of SACD discs, the disc type is not displayed.

z You can turn off the front panel displa y by:

—pressing FL OFF on the pl ayer —using the scroll key and LCD screen on the remote (page 12) —setting “DIMME R” of “CUSTOM SETUP” to “OFF” or “AUTO OFF” in the Setup Display (page 86).

When the front panel display turn s off, the FL OFF indicator lights up on the player.

continued

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Rear panel

1 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (25)

(27) (29)

2 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (25)

(27) (29)

3 S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack (17) 4 AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks (24) (27)

(29)

5 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (25)

6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN

SELECT switch (84)

7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

jacks (20)

8 S VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (20) 9 VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (20)

B, PR)

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Remote

1 TV/DVD switch (78)

Z OPEN/CLOSE button (38)

2 3 LCD (Liq uid Crystal Display) screen

(12)

4 PROGRAM button (43) 5 VIDEO EQ (video equalizer) button (67) 6 / SEARCH buttons (49) 7 ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/next)

buttons (38)

8 H PLAY button (37)

The H button has a tactile dot.

9 VIDEO ON/OFF button (37)

J Click shuttle (49) K DISPLAY button (13) L TOP MENU button (40) M Number buttons (40)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.

N CLEAR button (43) O SEARCH MODE button (50) P [/1 (on/ standby) button (37 ) (78) Q Scroll key (12) R PICTURE MEMORY button (83) S BOOKMARK button (53) T REPLAY button (38) U x STOP button (37) V X PAUSE button (38) W JOG button (50) X ENTER button (31) Y C/X/x/c buttons (31)

wh O RETURN button (42) wj MENU button (40) wk CH (channel) +/– buttons (78)

The + button has a tactile dot.

wl VOL (volume) +/– buttons (78)

The + button has a tactile dot.

e; ENTER button ea WIDE MODE button (78) es TV/VIDEO button (78)

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Guide to the Remo te Control LCD Screen

The supplied remote has an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen and scroll key for controlling the player without using the Control Menu Display. By pushing the scroll key up or down, you can call up various displays and functions such as “TIME/TEXT” and “SUBTITLE.”

LCD screen

Scroll key

LCD contents

The following commands are contai ned in the LCD. The commands will scroll continuously if you keep the scroll key pushed up or down.

TIME/TEXT (page 55)

AUDIO (page 58)

SUBTITLE (page 65)

ANGLE (page 64)

SURROUND (page 60)

SHUFFLE (page 45)

FL ON/OFF

(page 86)

MULTI/2CH (page 41)

SACD/CD (page 42)

DVE (page 70)

BNR (page 66)

A-B (page 47)

REPEAT (page 46)

Operating the LCD and scroll key

1 Toggle the scroll key up or down to select a command. 2 Point the remote at the (remote sensor) on the player and press down on the word PUSH

imprinted on the scroll key so that appears in the LCD screen.

The player will respond to the selected command as long as the command remains in the LCD screen. Some commands require you to press down on the scroll key repeatedly. For a description of each command listed above, refer to the pages in parenthe ses.

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Guide to the Control Menu Display

Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, pl ease refer t o t h e page in parent heses.

Control Menu

Total number of titles or tracks recorded

Currently playing title number (VIDEO CD/SACD/CD: track number)

Currently playing chapter number (VIDEO CD/SACD/ CD: index number)

Function nam e of selected Control Menu item

Playing time

Icon of selected Control Menu item

Control Menu items

Operation message

SUBTITLE Select: Cancel:

List of Control Menu Items

TITLE (page 50)/SCENE (page

50)/TRACK (page 50) CHAPTER (page 50)/INDEX

(page 50)

TRACK (page 50) Selects the track to be played. INDEX (page 50) Selects the index to be played. TIME/TEXT (page 50)

TIME/MEMO (page 50)

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page

40)

AUDIO (page 58) Changes the audio setti ng.

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

OFF OFF

1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

) )

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Total number of chapters or indexes recorded

Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

PLAY DVD VIDEO

ENTER RETURN

Type of disc being played back

Current setting

Options

Selects the title, scene, or tra ck to be played.

Selects the chapter or index to be pl ayed.

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and musi c searching. Displays the DVD or SACD/CD text. Displays the label (Disc Memo) you assigned to a disc.

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

continued

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72)

(page 70)

MULTI/2CH (page 41) Selects the playback area on SACDs when

available.

SUBTITLE ( page 65) Displays the subtitles.

Changes the subtitle language.

ANGLE (page 64) Changes the angl e. SURROUND (page 60) Selects the surround functions. ADVANCED (page 57) Checks the information (bit rate or layer) on

the disc while playing a DVD.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page

SETUP (page 80) QUICK Setup (page 31 )

PROGRAM (page 43) Selects t he t itle, c hapter, o r tra ck to play i n th e

SHUFFLE (page 45) Plays the title, chapter, or track in random

REPEAT (page 46) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks)

A-B REPEAT (page 47) Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly. BNR (page 66) Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the

VIDEO EQUALIZER (page 67) Adjusts the video signal from the player. You

DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER

VIEWER (page 52) Divides the screen into 9 subscreens to help

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, the audio output, and the appropriate speaker settings. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Se tup setting, yo u can adjust other various set tings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

order you want.

order.

repeatedly or one title/chapter/track repeatedly.

“block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen.

can select the picture qual ity that best suits the program you are watching.

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

you find the scene yo u want quickly.

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z Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Me nu display changes as follows:

Control Menu display 1

When playing an SACD/CD disc, only the Control Menu display 1 will appear. The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc.

Control Menu display 2

ADVANCED display (Appears if you select any setting other than “OFF.” See page 57.)

Control Menu display off

z The Control Menu icon indicator light s up in green when you select any item except

“OFF.” (“SURROUND,” “PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “BNR,” “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” only). The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed. The “VIDEO EQUALIZER” indicator lights up in green when any setting other than “STANDARD” is selected. The “VIEWER” indicator lights up in green when a bookmark is set .

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Getting Started

Quick Overview

A quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups” on page 20.

Notes

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

• Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

•Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

•S VIDEO cord (1)

•Remote commander (remote) RMT-D140A (1)

•Size AA (R6) batterie s (2)

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteri es to the markings i nside the comp artment. 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 lighti ng a ppa r atu s. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batte rie s to a void possible damage from

battery leakage and corros ion .

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Step 3: TV Hookups

Connect the supplied audio/ video cord and the power cord in the order (1~4) shown below. Be sure to connect the power code last.

to VIDEO OUT 1

1 Audio/video

cord (supplied)

to AUDIO OUT L/R 1

to video input

to audio input

SACD/DVD Player

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

CONTROL S

3 Power source

Getting Started

S-LINK

2 S-LINK cord

(not supplied)

To S-LINK/CONTROL S IN

When connecting to a wide screen TV

Depending on the di sc, the image may not f it your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 82.

4 Power source

To S-LINK (control S)

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When connecting to a TV that accepts progressive (480p) format signals

You need to use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to view progressive signals. Hook up your TV using patter n C on page 20, and then run Quick Setup on pag e 31.

If your TV has an S-LINK (control S) input jack

You can control the player from a Sony TV, or control a Sony TV using the player. For instance, when you play a DVD, the TV’s input will automatically switch to the jack to which you connected the player. Connect the TV via the S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack using an S-LINK cord (not supplied). Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.

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Step 4: Playing a Disc

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.

With the playback side facing down

3 Press POWER on the player. 4 Press A on the player to open the disc tray. 5 Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down. 6 Press H.

The disc tray closes and the player begins playing the disc.

After Step 6

Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want from the menu and play the DVD VIDEO (page 40) or VIDEO CD disc (page 42).

Getting Started

To stop playing

Press x.

To take out the disc

Press A.

To turn off the player

Press [/1 on the remote. The player is set to standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. Press POWER on the player to turn off completely.

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Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, turn off the power, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 16).

Notes

• Plug co rd s se cu rel y to prev en t unwan ted noise.

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect this player to your TV m onito r, pr ojec tor, or A V amp lifier (rece iver ) us ing a vid eo c ord. Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monito r, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to v iew pr ogre ssi ve sign al (48 0p) pic tur es w ith a c ompatib le TV, projector, or monitor, you m ust use co nne ctio n C.

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INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(yellow)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green) (blue) (red)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(green)

(blue)

(red)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

SACD/DVD player

Hookups

S VIDEO

TV, projector or AV

amplifier (receiver)

l : Signal flow

INPUT

S VIDEO cord (supplied)

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A If you are connecting to a video input jack

)

Connect the yellow plug of the a udio/vi deo co rd (supplie d) to t he yell ow (video ) jacks. You wi ll enjoy standard quality images.

Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R)

Yellow (Video White (L) Red (R)

Use the red and white plugs to co nnect to the audio input jacks (page 24).

B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect the S VIDEO cord (supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.

C If you are connecting to a mon itor, projector, or A V am plifier (r eceiver) ha ving

component video input jacks (Y, P

Connect the component via the COMP ONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using the component video cord (not supplied) o r three video c ords (not supplied) of the same ki nd and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SETUP” (page 82).

Green Blue

Red

B, PR)

Green Blue

Red

Notes

• Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image

on the TV screen.

VCR

SACD/DVD player

Connect

directly

• Consumers should note that not all high definition televi sion sets are fully compatible with this pr oduc t a nd ma y

cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 480 progressive sc an picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

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Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart below to select the co nnection th at best suits y our system. The surround ef fects you will enjoy depend on the connections and components you use.

Select a connection

Hookups

Select one of the following connecti on s, through .

Connection Components to be connected

(page 24) TV (stereo)

(page 25) AV amplifier (receiver) having 5.1ch input jacks

(page 25) AV amplifier (receiver) ha ving a Dolby

(page 27) Stereo amplifier (receive r)

(page 27) MD deck/DAT deck

(page 29) AV amplifier (receiver) w i th a D olb y Surround (Pro Logic) decoder

To enjoy SACD Multi or 96kHz/24bit sound, use the connection .

• 4 speakers

(front L and R, rear L and R)

• 6 speakers

(front L and R, center, rea r L and R, subwoofer)

input jack

• 6 speakers

(front L and R, center, rea r L and R, subwoofer)

(having L and R audio input jack s only , or having a digital input jack)

• 2 speakers

(front L and R)

(having L and R audio input jack s only , or having a digital input jack)

• 3 speakers

(front L and R, and rear (monaural))

• 6 speakers

(front L and R, center, rea r L and R, subwoofer)

A D

Digital or DTS** decoder and a digital

* Manufactured und er lic e nse from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pr o L o gic,” and the double-D symbol are

** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and othe r world- wide

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Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection

•TVS DYNAMIC (page 60)

•TVS WIDE (page 60)

SACD/DVD player

l : Signal flow

∗The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 20).

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

Audio/vide o c o rd (supplied)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

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Connecting to an AV amplifier (having 5.1ch input jacks or a digital input

jack) and 4 to 6 speakers

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel i nputs, use .

B-1

If you want to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using . With the following connections, you can enjoy a more

B-2

realistic audi o pr e sence in the comfort of your ow n ho m e.

B-1

: Connecting to the 5.1ch input jacks

You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, DTS, or SACD multi decoder of this player. You can also enjoy Dolby Surround (P ro Logic) sounds, o r surround sounds using var ious “SURROUND” modes (page 60).

xR ecommended surround sound effects for this connection

When 6 speakers are connected. (Set “SURROUND” to “OFF.”)

•Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 97)

•DTS (5.1ch) (page 97)

•SACD Multi channel (page 97)

B-2

: Connecting to a digital jack

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of the player.

xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your amplifier (receiver)

•Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 97)

•DTS (5.1ch) (page 97)

•96kHz/24bit PCM

When using connectio n , refer to the operating i ns t ru ctions of the receiver (amplifier) for correct s p eak er

setting location.

B-2

Hookups

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” (page 31)

and “DTS” to “DTS” (page 31). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers .

• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96kHz sa mpling frequency, set “48kHz/96kHz

PCM” to “96kHz/24bit” (page 89).

• SACD audio signals are not output from the digital jack.

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SACD/DVD player

B-2

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

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

AV amplifier (receiver) having

5.1ch inputs or/and a decoder

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

oror

B-1

Monaural au di o c or d (not supplied)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Center

l: Signal flow

Subwoofer

z To enhance the surround sound effec ts:

• Use high-performance speakers.

• Use front, rear, and center speakers having the same size and performance.

• Place a subwoofer between the right and left front speakers.

Front (L)

Rear

(L)

Front (R)

Rear

(R)

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Connecting to a stereo am plifier (rece iver) and 2 spea kers/Connecti ng to an

MD deck or DAT deck

This connection will use your 2 front speak ers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio i nput jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use . When connecting to an MD deck or a DAT deck, use . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT

C-2

deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).

xR ecommended surround sound effects for the connection only

C-1

•TVS STANDARD (page 60)

In connection , you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of usi ng a separ a te audi o co rd .

C-1

z To realize better surround sound effects, make sure that your listening posit ion is in between your speakers.

Note

SACD audio signals are not outpu t from the digital jack.

C-1

Hookups

continued

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SACD/DVD player

C-2

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

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Front

(L)

Front

(R)

l: Signal flow

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

C-1

(white)

(red)

to audio 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

This connection will allow you to enjoy th e surrou nd effec ts of the Dolb y Surro un d (Pro Log ic) decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital or DT S decoder, refer to page 25. You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. This connection needs a minimum of 3 speakers (front L and R, and rear (monaural)). The surround effects are enhanced if 6 speakers (front L and R, center, rear L and R, and subwoofer) are used. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use .

D-2

xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your amplifier (receiver)

•Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 97)

For correct speaker setting lo cat io n , p lease refer to the operating instruct ions of the amplifier (receiver).

Note

SACD audio signals are not outpu t from the digital jack.

D-1

Hookups

continued

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SACD/DVD player

D-2

Coaxial digital cord (not sup pli ed)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

D-1

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

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

(white)

(red)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Rear*

(mono)

Front

(L)

Rear

(L)

Rear

(R)

Subwoofer

Center

l: Signal flow

∗When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a

subwoofer.

Front

(R)

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Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.

Do not connect the power cor d of your player to the “switched” power socket of an amplifier (receiver). When you turn off the power of your amplifier (receiver), the menu setting for the player such as Playback Memory may be lost.

Step 4: Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..

[/1

ENTER

./>

POWER

./>

X/x

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.

X/x ENTER

Hookups

3 Press POWER on the player and press [/1 on the remote.

“Press [ENTER ] to run QU ICK SETUP” appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, sele ct “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Contr ol Me nu t o run Q ui ck Se tu p (p ag e 80).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

continued

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5 Press X/x to select a language.

The player uses the language selected here to display the menu and subtitles as well.

6 Press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: STARTUP SCREEN:

COMPONENT OUT: MODE:

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9

INTERLACE

AUTO

7 Press X/x to select the item.

TV Type You select Page

4:3 standard TV 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN

SCAN

A wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV

16:9 82

with a wide-screen mode

8 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of vid eo signal appears.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: STARTUP SCREEN: COMPONENT OUT: MODE:

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

PROGRESSIVE

STANDARD INTERLACE INTERLACE

RGB

9 Press X/x to select the item.

Select PROGRESSIVE only if you have ma de vide o c onne ctio n C (p age 20) and wi s h t o view progressive video signa ls.

TV Type You select Page

Interlace format TV (standard TV) INTERLACE 84 Progressive format TV PROGRESSIVE 84

q; Press ENTER.

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

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

YES

AUDIO OUTPUT L/R DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT

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qa Press X/x to selec t the item, then press ENTE R.

Audio Cord Connecting Type You select

C-1 D-1 B-2 C-2 D-2

or both and

B-1 B-1 B-2

AUDIO OUTPUT L/R DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT NO

•When “NO” or “AUDIO OUTPUT L/R” is selected, Quick Setup is finished and

connections are complete.

•When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” or “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT” is selected, the Setup

Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears.

qs Press X/x to select the item.

Choose the item that matches t he audio connection you selected in pages 25 to 29 ( through ).

Audio Cord Connection Type You select Page

C-2 D-2 B-2

AUDIO SETUP

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

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

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL

OFF

STANDARD

ON D-PCM D-PCM

D-PCM 89 DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the

89 amplifier (receiver) has a Dolb y Digital decoder)

Hookups

qd Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selected.

AUDIO SETUP

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

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

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM D-PCM D-PCM

OFF

DTS

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qf Press X/x to select the item.

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in pages 25 to 29 ( through ).

Audio Cord C onnection Type Y ou select P a ge

C-2 D-2 B-2

D-PCM 89 DTS (only if th e am plifier

(receiver) has a DTS decoder)

qg Press ENTER.

•When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” is selected in Step qa, Quick Setup is finished. All

connections and setup operat ions are complete.

•When “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT” is selected in Step qa, the Setup Display for

“SPEAKER SETUP” appears.

qh Press X/x to select the size of the center speaker.

If no center speaker is connected, select “NONE.” Refer to page 91 for each selection item.

SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL: TEST TONE:

FRONT: CENTER: REAR: SUBWOOFER:

OFF

LARGE

NONE NONE

LARGE

SMALL

qj Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selectin g the size of the rear speaker appears.

SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL: TEST TONE:

FRONT: CENTER: REAR: SUBWOOFER:

OFF

LARGE LARGE

NONE

LARGE(REAR)

qk Press X/x to select the size.

If no rear speaker is connected, select “NONE.” “SIDE” and “REAR” refer to the speakers’ position relative to your listening position.

Refer to page 91 for each selection item.

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ql Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting whether or not you have connected a subwoofer appears.

SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL: TEST TONE:

FRONT: CENTER: REAR: SUBWOOFER:

To set, press , then .

OFF

ENTER

LARGE LARGE

LARGE(REAR)

NONE NONE

YES

w; Press X/x to select the item. wa Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete .

Note

You can directly start Quick Setup only when you run it for the first time. To run Quick Setup a second time, sele c t “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu (page 80).

Enjoying the surround sound effects

To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), the following items must be set as described below for the audio connection you selected in pages 25 to 29

B D

( through ). Ea ch of t hese a re th e defau lt setting s and do no t need to be ad justed wh en you first connect the player. Refer to page 80 for using the Setup Display.

Hookups

Audio Connection (pages 25 to 29)

No additional settings are ne eded.

B-1

Item You select Page

DISTANCE BALANCE LEVEL

•

If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 88).

B-2 C-2 D-2

Item You select Page

DOWNMIX DOLBY SURROUND 88 DIGITAL OUT ON 88

•

Set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/24bit,” only if you connect an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to 96 kHz digital audio input

Set accord ing to the connected speakers

(page 89)

continued

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D-1

C-1

Item You select Page

DOWNMIX DOLBY SURROUND 88

•

If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 88).

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Playing Discs

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

POWER

Power indicator

VIDEO OFF

PHONES LEVEL control

PHONES jack

VIDEO ON/OFF

[/1

1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV

to the player.

4 Press A on the player, and place a

disc on the disc tray.

The player automaticall y t urns on and the power indicator lights up in green.

Playing Discs

With the playback side facing down

5 Press H.

The disc tray closes, and th e player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver).

After following Step 5

Depending on the disc , a me nu may appear on the TV screen. You can play the di sc interactively by followin g the instructio ns on the menu. DVD VIDEO (page 40), VIDEO CD (page 42).

To turn on the player

Press POWER on the player. The playe r enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. Press [/1 on the remote . The player turns on and the power indicator lights up in green. In standby mode, the player also turns on by pressing A on the player or by pressing H.

When using an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel.

3 Press POWER on the player.

The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red.

To turn off the player

Press [/1 on the remote. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. To turn off the player completely, press POWER on the pl ayer. W hile play ing a disc, do not turn off the player by pressing POWER. Doing so may cancel the menu settings. When you turn off the player, first press x to stop playback and then press [/1 on the remote.

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To use headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack and adjust the headphones’ volume by turning PHONES LEVEL.

To use the VIDEO ON/OFF button

You can switch the video output on or off. Press VIDEO ON/OFF (or VIDEO OFF on the player) to switch the video output off. When no video signal output from the player, the VIDEO OFF indicator lights up on the player.

Note

SACD audio signals are not out put f r om the digital jack.

Additional operations

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REPLAY

z The Replay function is useful when you want to

review a scene or dialog that you missed.

Note

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

To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Press X Resume play aft er

pause Go to the next chapter,

track or scene in continuous play mode

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

Stop play and remove the disc

Replay the previous scene (DVD VIDEO only)

Press X or H

Press >

Press .

Press Z

Press REPLAY

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Resuming Playback from the Point Where Y ou Stopped the Disc

When you stop the disc, the player remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME” appears on the front panel display. As long as you do not open the disc tray, Resume Play works even if the pla yer enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

(Resume Play)

Notes

• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player

may not resume playback from exactly the same point.

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared

when: —you turn the power off by pres sing POWER on

the player.

—you change the play mode. —you change the settings on the Setup Display.

Playing Discs

1 While playing a disc, press x to

stop playback.

“RESUME” appears on the front panel display and you can re start the disc from the point where you stopped the disc. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available.

2 Press H.

The player starts playback from th e point where you st op pe d the dis c in Step 1.

z To play from the beginning of the disc, pre ss x

twice, then press H.

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Using the DVD’s Menu

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

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST ” on a DV D-RW Disc

Some DVD-RW discs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two t ypes of titl es 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 titles to b e played.

C/X/x/c

ENTER

TOP MENU

Number buttons

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.

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

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

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

3 Press ENTER.

z You can also display the disc’s menu by pres sing

TOP MENU or MENU on the player.

X/x ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER.

The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 PLAY LIST PLAY LIST ORIGINAL

)

STOP DVD-RW

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3 Press X/x to select the setting.

•PLAY LIST: plays the titles created

from “ORIGINAL” for editing.

•ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally

recorded.

Selecting a Playback Area for an SACD Disc

4 Press ENTER.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

Note

Repeat Play and A-B Repeat Play work only within the titles of the selecte d type.

Scroll key

Playing Discs

X/x ENTER

DISPLAY

Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + multi-channel SACD

Some SACDs con sist of a 2 ch annel playbac k area and a multi-channel playback area. You can select the playback area you want to listen to.

1 Toggle the scroll key up or down so that

“MULTI/2CH” appe ars in the LCD screen.

2 Press down on the scroll key repeatedly

to select “MULTI” for a multi-channe l playback area or “2CH” for a 2 channel playback area.

“MULTI” appears in the front panel display when playing a Multi-channel pl aybac k area.

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To select a playback area using the Control Menu

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select (MULTI/

2CH), then press ENTER.

3 Press X/x to select the pl ayback area,

“MULTI” or “2CH,” then press ENTER.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid SACD

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

With PBC (Pla yback Control ) functi ons, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.

(PBC Playback)

Some SACDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer. You can select the playback layer you want to listen to.

1 While the disc is stopped, toggle the

scroll key up or down so that “SACD/CD” appears in the LCD screen.

2 Press down on the scroll key repeatedly

to select “SACD” for an HD layer or “CD” for a CD layer.

When playing the CD l a yer, “CD” appears in the front panel display.

Notes

• For details about SACD discs, see page 97 (Super

Audio CD).

• Each play mode function works only within the

selected layer or playb ack area.

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Number buttons

X/x ENTER

ORETURN

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions.

The menu for your selectio n ap p ear s .

2 Select the item number you want

by pressing X/x or the number buttons.

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.

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To go back to the menu

Press O RETURN.

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

Note

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

Variou s Play Mode Functions

Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

You can set the following play modes:

•Program Play (page 43)

•Shuffle Play (page 45)

•Repeat Play (page 46)

•A-B Repeat Play (page 47)

Note

The play mode is canceled when:

—you open the disc tray. —the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1

on the remote.

—you turn the power off by pressing POWER on the

player.

Creating your own prog ram (Program Play)

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

(Program Play, Shuffle

Playing Discs

PROGRAM

DISPLAY

Number buttons

CLEAR

Scroll key

X/x/c ENTER

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1 Press DISPLAY twice (when playing an

SACD/CD, press once).

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.

The options for “PROGRAM” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5 OFF OFF SET ON

)

PLAY DVD VIDEO

5 Select the title, chapter, or track you

want to program.

xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO

For example, select chapter “03” of title “02.”

Press X/x or th e number butto ns 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

3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then

press ENTER.

The display for programming appears.

“TRACK” is disp la yed when yo u pl ay a VIDEO CD, SACD, or CD.

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TITLE

2. TITLE

3. TITLE

4. TITLE

5. TITLE

6. TITLE

7. TITLE

– – – – – – – – – – – –

– –

01 02 03 04 05

Titles or tracks recorded on a disc

4 Press c.

The cursor moves to the title or track (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

04 05

05 06

Next, press X/x or the number buttons 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

xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, SACD, or CD

For example, select track “02.” Press X/x or th e number butto ns to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER. A track number may be displayed in 3 digits for an SACD.

Selected track

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK 0 2

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

– – – – – – – – – – – –

0:15:30

– – 01 02 03

04 05

Total time of the programmed tracks

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6 To program other titles, chapters, or

tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5.

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

7 Press H to start Program Play.

Program Play begins. When the program ends, you can re start the same program again by pr essing H.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 3. To play the same program again, select “ON” in Step 3 and press H.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

To change or cancel a program

1 Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating

your own program (Program Play).”

2 Select the program number of the title,

chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using X/x or the number buttons, and press c.

3 Follow Step 5 for n e w programming. To

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

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

1 Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating

your own program (Program Play).”

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

You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During the Program Play, toggle the scroll key up or down to select “REPEAT” or “SHUFFLE” and press down on the scroll key. Or set “REPEAT” or “SHUFFLE” to “ON” using the Control Menu display.

Note

The number of t it l es , ch ap te rs , or tr ac ks di sp la ye d ar e the same as the number of titles, chapte r s , o r tracks recorded on a disc.

Playing in random ord er (Shuffle Play)

You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters, or tracks and play th em in random order. Subse quent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order.

Scroll key

X/x ENTER

DISPLAY

CLEAR

1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback

(When playin g an SACD/CD, press once).

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.

The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF TITLE CHAPTER

)

PLAY

DVD VIDEO

Playing Discs

z You can select “PROGRAM” directly by pressing

PROGRAM.

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3 Press X/x to select the item.

xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO (Program Play is set to “OFF”)

•TITLE: shuffles titles and plays them

in random order.

•CHAPTER: shuffles chapters and

plays them in random o r der.

xWhen playing a VIDEO CD/ SACD/CD (Program Play is set to “OFF”)

•TRACK: shuffles tracks an d plays

them in random order.

xWhen Program Play is set to

“ON”

•ON: shuffles titles or tracks selected

in Program Play an d plays them in random order.

4 Press ENTER.

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)

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

Scroll key

X/x ENTER

DISPLAY

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in Step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control

Menu is turned off.

You can set Shuffle Play while the player is

stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, press

H. Shuffle Play starts.

z You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote

to select Shuffle Play. Toggle the scroll key up or

down so that “SHUFFLE” appears in the LCD screen.

Then press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select

an option.

Note

Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in random

order when “CHAPTER” is selected.

CLEAR

1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback

(when playing a n SACD/CD, pr ess once).

The Control Menu appears.

2 Select

then press ENTER.

The options for “REPEAT” appear.

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

OFF OFF DISC

TITLE CHAPTER

) )

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

(

REPEAT) using X/x,

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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3 Press X/x to select the item.

xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO (Program Play and Shu ffle Play are set to “OFF”)

•DISC: repeats all of the titles.

•TITLE: repeats the current title on a

disc.

•CHAPTER: repeats the current

chapter.

Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play)

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

Playing Discs

xWhen 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.

xWhen playing a VIDEO CD/ SACD/CD (Program Play and Shuffle Play are set to “OFF”)

•DISC: repeats all of the tracks.

•TRACK: repeats the current track.

xWhen Program Play is set to

“ON” or Shuffle Play is activated

•ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle

Play.

4 Press ENTER.

To return to normal play

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

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

You can set Repeat Play while the play er is

stopped. After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H. Repeat Play starts.

Scroll key

X/x ENTER

DISPLAY

CLEAR

1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback

(when playing an SACD/CD, press once).

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

z You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote

to select Repeat Play. Toggle the scroll key up or down so that “REPEAT” appears in the LCD screen. Then press down on the scroll key repeatedly to se le c t an option.

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3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then

press ENTER.

The “A-B REPEAT” setting display appears.

A-B REPEAT

Set point A with

ENTER

4 During playback, when you find the

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

The starting point (point A) is set.

A-B REPEAT

Set point B with .

ENTER

CHAPTER

TIME

A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote to select A-B Repeat. Toggle the scroll key up or down so that “A-B” appears in the LCD screen. Then press down on the scroll key once to set point A. Press it again to set point B.

Notes

• You can set A-B Repeat Play for only one specific

section.

• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play , and Pro g ram Play are canceled.

• A-B Repeat Play does not work for titles containing

still pictures on a DVD-RW in VR mode.

5 When you reach the ending point (point

B), press ENTER again.

The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. “A-B” appears on the front panel display during A-B Repeat Play.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 4 : 3 0

CHAPTER A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55 B: 18 – 1 : 34 : 30

To return to normal play

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

PLAY

DVD VIDEO

TIME

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Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc

Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame)

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

Note

Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

Locating a point quickly (Search)

During playback, keep pressing to locate a point in the playback direction or keep pressing to locate a point in the opposite direction. When you fi nd the p oint yo u want, release the button to return to normal playback speed.

(Search, Scan,

JOG Click

shuttle

Click shuttle

JOG

Using the Click shuttle (Shuttle mode)

Turn the click shuttle. The pl ayback speed changes depending on the turning direction and degree of rotation as follows:

During playback

FF2M Fast forward (faster than FF1M)

FF1M Fast forward

×2B (DVD VIDEO/SACD/CD only)

PLAYN (normal speed)

×2b (DVD VIDEO only)

FR1m Fast rewind

FR2m Fast rewind (faster than FR1m)

If you turn the click shuttle quic kly, the playback speed goes t o “FF2M” or “FR2m” at once.

During pause mode (DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW only)

SLOW1y Slow (playback direction)

SLOW2y Slow (playback direction – slower than SLOW1y)

PAUSEX Pause

SLOW2 Slow (opposite direction – slower than SLOW1 ) (DVD VIDEO only)

SLOW1 Slow (opposite direction) (DVD VIDEO only)

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During pause mode (VIDEO CD only)

SLOW1y Slow (playback direction)

SLOW2y Slow (playback direction – slower than SLOW1y)

PAUSEX Pause

To return to Continuous Play

Press H.

Playing a disc frame by frame (Jog mode)

1 Press JOG.

“JOG” appears in the LCD screen on the remote. The picture on the screen pauses if you press JOG on the player.

2 Turn the click shuttle.

Depending on the turning speed, playback goes to frame-by-frame playback in the direction th at the click shuttle is turned. Turn the click shuttle clockwise to go for w ard, and counterclockwise to rewind (DVD VIDEO only). shuttle at a constant speed for a while, the playback speed goes to slow or normal.

If you turn the click

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/SACD/CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering it s number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code (Time search).

X/x

ENTER

DISPLAY

To return to Continuous Play

Press H.

To turn off the Jog mode

Press JOG again so that “JOG” disappears from the LCD screen. If you press JOG on the player, the indicator turns off.

Notes

• The “JOG” indicator in the LCD on the remote

shows the current state of the click shuttle. For example, even if the JOG indicator on the player is lit, the click shuttle on the remote returns to Shutt le mode when “JOG” disappears from the LCD screen.

• If you do not operate the click shuttle for about 20

seconds after pr essing JOG, it returns to shuttle mode on the remote. On the player, it stays in jog mode.

Number buttons

CLEAR SEARCH MODE

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select the search

method.

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xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO/ DVD-RW

(TITLE), (CHAPTER), (TIME/TEXT), or (TIME/ MEMO) Select “TIME/TEXT” or “TIME/

MEMO” for “Time search” (see below).

xWhen playing a VIDEO CD

(TRACK) or (INDEX)

xWhen playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback

(SCENE)

xWhen playing an SACD/CD

(TRACK) or (INDEX)

Example: when you select (CHAPTER)

“

)” is selected (** refers to a

** (**

number). The number in parentheses indi cates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes or scenes.

)

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

– – T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

)

PLAY DVD VIDEO

4 Press X/x or 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 pr essing CLEAR, then select another number.

5 Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the selected number.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

To search for a scene using the time code (Time search) (DVD VIDEO/DVDRW only)

1 In Step 2, select (TIME/

TEXT) or (TIME/MEMO). “T

**:**:**

current title) is selected.

2 Press ENTER.

“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.”

You can select “TITLE,” “CHAPTER,”

“TRACK,” “INDEX,” “SCENE,” or “TIME/TEXT” directly by pressing SEARCH MODE repeat ed ly.

z When the Control Menu display is turned off, you

can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW) or track (SACD/CD) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER.

z You can display the f ir st scene of titles, chapters,

or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by selecting one of the scenes. For details, see be lo w.

” (playing time of the

” changes to “T --:--:--.”

Searching for a Scene

Notes

• The title, chapter or track number displayed is the

same number recorded on the disc.

• You ca nnot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW

in VR mode.

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Searching by Scene (VIEWER)

1 8 ( 3 4

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

TITLE VIEWER

ANGLE VIEWER

CHAPTER VIEWER

TITLE VIEWER BOOKMARK

STROBE PLAYBACK

PLAY

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

BOOKMARK

C/X/x/c

ENTER

DISPLAY

CLEAR

O RETURN

1 Pres s DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(VIEWER), then press ENTER.

The options for “VIEWER” appear.

•TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD

only)

•STROBE PLAYBACK

•ANGLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO

only)

4 Press ENTER.

To start playback from the selected scene or angle

Select the scene using C/X/x/c and press ENTER. The playback starts from the selected scene or angle.

To return to normal play

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

Notes

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select

all functions.

• The sound is muted when using this function.

Scanning the titl e, c hap ter, or track

You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and display the first scene of titles, chapters, or tracks. You can also play back from the selected title, chapter, or track.

3 Press X/x to select the item.

Refer to the explanations given for each item in the following sections.

•TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO

only)

•CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD

•BOOKMARK

VIDEO only)

Select the item you want in Step 3, then press ENTER in Step 4.

xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO

Select “TITLE VIEWER” or “CHAPTER

VIEWER”.

xWhen playing a VIDEO CD

Select “TRACK VIEWER”.

The initial scenes of titles, chapters, or tracks appear.

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z If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks,

V is displayed at the bottom righ t. To display the additiona l titles, chapters, or trac ks, select the bottom right scene (the position 9) and press x. To return to the prev ious scene, select th e top left scene (the position 1) and press X.

Setting and selecting a favorite scene (Bookmark)

You can have the player store specific portions of the disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you want (Bookmark). Up to 9 bookmarks per disc for a total of 200 discs can be stored in memory.

Select “BOOKMARK” in Step 3, then press ENTER in Step 4. The bookmarked scenes are displayed on a screen divided into 9 sections.

Notes

• The player can store the bookmarks of up to 200

discs in memory. When you have the player store over 200 discs in memory, bookm arks of the oldest disc are erased.

• Do not turn off the player by pressing POWER

during playback. Doing so may erase the bookmarks previously stored in memor y.

Dividing a scene into 9 sections (STROBE PLAYBACK)

You can display 9 consec utive moving pictures on the screen. When you press X, the moving pictures pause.

Select “STROBE PLAYBACK” in Step 3, then press ENTER in Step 4.

Displaying different angles simultaneously

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VI DEO, you can display all of the angles recorded on the disc on the same screen. The angles are displayed on a screen divided into 9 sections.

Searching for a Scene

To set a bookmark

During playback, press BOOKMARK when you find a scene to be bookmarked.

To start playback from the bookmarked scene

Select the bookmark using C/X/x/c, then press ENTER.

To reset the bookmark

Select the bookm ark you want to reset using C/X/x/c, then press CLEAR.

To reset all the bookmar ks for the player

Select “BOOKMARK RESET t” of “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Disp lay

(page 86).

The number of the bookmark you selec te d is

display e d on the front panel display.

Select “ANGLE VIEWER” in Step 3, then press ENTER in Step 4.

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Viewing Information About the Disc

Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display

You can check information about the disc, such as the remaining time, current title number, or track us ing the front p anel display (page 9).

Scroll key

1 Toggle the scroll key up or down so

that “TIME/TEXT” appears in the LCD screen.

When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW

Title playing time and the current title and chapter number

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

Remaining time of the current title

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

Playing time and number of the current chapter

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

Remaining time of the current chapter

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

Text/Disc Memo

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

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

Track playing time and the current track and index number

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

2 Press down on the scroll key

repeatedly.

Each time you press down on the scroll key, the display cha ng es as sh ow n in the following charts.

Remaining time of the current track

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

Playing time of the disc

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

Remaining time of the disc

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

Text/Disc Memo

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

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z When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,

the scene number and the playing time are displayed.

z The playing time and remaining time of the current

chapter, title, tr a ck, scene, or disc will al so appear on your TV screen. See the following section “Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ” for instructions on how to read this inf or mation.

Checking the Playing Time and Re main in g T i me

z The DVD/SACD/CD text or Disc Memo may also

appear on your TV screen. See “Labeling the disc” (page 71) for more information.

Note

Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode, the above mentioned disc informa tion may not be displayed.

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title , chapter, or track, in addition to the playing time and remaining time of the disc. Also, you can check the Disc Memo or DVD/SACD/CD text recorded on the disc.

Scroll key

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Time information

PLAY DVD VIDEO

Viewing Information About the Disc

2 Toggle the scroll key up or down so

that “TIME/TEXT” appea rs in the LCD screen.

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3 Press down on the scroll key

repeatedly to change the time information.

The display and the kin ds of t ime that you can change de pen d on th e disc you are playing.

xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW

•T

**:**:**

Playing time of the current title

•T–

**:**:**

Remaining time of the current title

•C

**:**:**

Playing time of the current chapter

•C–

**:**:**

Remaining time of the current chapter

xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)

•

**:**

Playing time of the current scene

xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), SACD, or CD

•T

**:**

Playing time of the current track

•T–

**:**

Remaining time of the current track

•D

**:**

Playing time of the current disc

•D–

**:**

Remaining time of the current disc

To check the Disc Memo or text

Press down on the scroll key repeatedly in Step 3 to display the Disc Memo or text recorded on the DVD/SACD/CD. The DVD/ SACD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT” appears. In this case, you can label the disc. To label the disc, see page 71.

TIME/MEMO

BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO – 4

Disc Memo or DVD/SACD/CD text

You can see the entire DVD/SACD/CD text or

Disc Memo by watching it scroll across the front panel display.

Notes

• The player can only display the first level of the

DVD/SACD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.

• Depending upon the disc, the text may not be

displayed.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

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Checking the Play Information

(ADVANCED)

You can check information suc h as t he bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. While playing a disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback picture is always displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per second).

4 Press ENTER.

To close the ADVANCED window

Select “OFF” in Step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

Displays of each item

X/x ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu is displayed.

2 Press X/x to select

(ADVANCED), then press ENTER.

The options for “ADVANCED” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

BIT RATE OFF BIT RATE LAYER

)

PLAY DVD VIDEO

BIT RATE

384

kbps Mbps

3 Press X/x to select items.

For each item, please refer to “Displays of each item.”

•BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.

•LAYER: displays the layer and the

pick-up point.

By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,” whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”

BIT RATE

384

kbps Mbps

Audio

Video

Bit rate refers to the amount of vid e o/audio data per second in a disc. The higher the bit rate, the larger the amount of data. When the bit rate level is high, there is a large amount of data. However, this do es not always mean that you can get higher quality pictures or sounds.

LAYER

Appears when the DVD has dual layers

Indicates the approximate point where the disc is playing. If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or “Layer 1”). For details on the layers, see page 97 (DVD VIDEO).

Viewing Information About the Disc

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Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while pl aying the DVD VIDEO. When the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Di gital, or DTS), you can select the audio format while playing the DVD VIDEO. With CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. (In this case, the sound loses its stereo effect.) For example, when playing a disc containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.

Scroll key

X/x ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu is displayed.

2 Press X/x to select

(AUDIO), then ENTER.

The options for “AUDIO” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH 1: ENGLISH 2: ENGLISH

FRENCH

PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

LRC

LS RS

PLAY DVD VIDEO

LFE

3 Press X/x to select the desired

audio signal.

xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of languag e va ri e s . When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List” on pag e 10 2 to see which lang uage the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.

xWhen 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+SUB (main and sub

sound)

xWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD

The default setting is underlined.

•STEREO: The standard stereo

sound

•1/L: The sound of the left channel

(monaural)

•2/R: The sound of the right channel

(monaural)

(main sound)

4 Press ENTER.

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To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote to select an audio format. Toggle the sc ro ll key up or down so that “AUDIO” appears in the LCD screen. Then press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select one of the audio options.

Notes

• While playing a DVD, the sound may change

automatically.

• You cannot change the sound for SACDs.

Displaying the audio informat i on of the disc

When you select “AUDIO,” the channels being played are displayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to

5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD. Depending on the DVD, the number of the recorded channels may differ.

Current audio format*

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

1: ENGLISH

Currently playing program format**

PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

LRC

LS RS

*“PCM,” “DTS,” or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is

displayed. In the case of “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the channels in the playing track are displayed by numbers as follows:

For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:

Rear component 2

PLAY

DVD VIDEO

LFE

Sound Adjustments

DOLBY DIGITAL

Front component 2+ Center component 1

3 / 2 . 1

LFE (Low Frequency Effect) component 1

**The letters in the program format display

mean the following sound component:

L: Front (left) R: Front (right) C: Center LS: Rear (left) RS: Rear (right) S: Rear (monaural): The rear

component of the Dolby Surround processed signal and the Dolby Digital signal

LFE:Low Frequency Effect signal

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The display examples are as follows:

•PCM (stereo)

PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 96kHz 24bit

•Dolby Surround

PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND

L RC

SURROUND Mode Settings

You can enjoy surroun d sounds while playing discs incl uding Dolby Digital and DTS DVDs, even if you have only 2 or 4 speakers. Select the surround mode that best suits your speaker setup.

•Dolby Digital 5.1c h

When an LFE signal component is output, “LFE” is enclosed in a solid line. When an LFE signal component is not output, “LFE” is enclosed in a broken line.

PROGRAM FORMAT

DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

LRC

LFE

LS RS

•DTS

When an LFE signal component is output, “LFE” is enclosed in a solid line. When an LFE signal component is not output, “LFE” is enclosed in a broken line.

PROGRAM FORMAT DTS 3/2.1

LRC

LFE

LS RS

When the signal contains rear signal components

such as “LS”, “RS”, or “S”, the surround effect is

enhanced (page 60).

Scroll key

X/x ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(SURROUND), then press ENTER.

The options for “SURROUND” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF

OFF TVS DYNAMIC TVS WIDE

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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3 Press X/x to select one of the

surround modes.

Refer to the following explanations given for each item.

For 2 speaker setups

•TVS DYNAMIC

•TVS WIDE

•TVS NIGHT

•TVS STANDARD

For 4 to 6 speaker setups

(If you select “NONE” in the setting of “REAR” in “SPEAKER SETUP”(page

91), you cannot select t hese modes.)

•NORMAL SURROUND

•ENHANCED SURROUND

•VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

•VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

•VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION

4 Press ENTER.

To cancel the setting

Select “OFF” in Step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

TVS DYNAMIC

Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). The sound imaging effect is distinct and clearly reproduces each aural element of the audio track. This mode is effective when the dist ance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

TVS WIDE

Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual re ar speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as sho wn in the illustration below. This gives the sound an expanded effect that fills the area surrounding the listener. This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

Sound Adjustments

For 2 speaker setups

When you connect only 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effect s by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. Select one of the follo w in g mo de s :

If the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will be heard only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” are set to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP”(page 89).

TVS NIGHT

Large sounds, su ch as e xpl os i ons , are compressed, bu t th e qu ie t er sou nds are unaffected. Thi s fe at ur e i s us eful whe n you don’t want to dist urb othe r people bu t still wa nt to hear the dial og and enj oy the su rround sound effects of “TVS WIDE.”

continued

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TVS STANDARD

Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear

speakers from the sound of the front speakers

(L, R) without using actual re ar speakers. The

virtual speakers are reproduced as sho wn in

the illustration below. Use this setting when

you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers

and retain the sound quality.

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

: Virtual speaker

For 4 to 6 speaker setups

You can enjoy the following surround effects

by using the 2 front speakers and 2 rear

speakers.

Connect the player to the amplifier (receiver)

with the connection (page 25).

You can experience Dolby Surround (Pro

Logic) sounds or Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS). DCS uses sound imaging to shift the

sound of the rear speakers away from the

actual speaker position or create en tire sets of

virtual rear speakers from one set of actual

rear speakers. “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,”

“VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and

“VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” make

use of this technology.

NORMAL SURROUND

Software with 2 channel audi o signals is

decoded with the Dolby Sur r ound (Pro

Logic) decoder to create surround effects.

The rear speakers will emit identical

monaural sounds. If you are using a center

speaker, the appropriate sounds for the center

speaker will be delivered.

B-1

L R

RSLS

ENHANCED SURROUND

Provides a greater sense of presence from a Dolby Surround (P r o Logic) source with a monaural rear channel signal. Produces a stereo like effect in the rear channels.

VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

Uses sound imaging to shift the so un d of th e rear speakers away from the actual speaker position. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. The shift position differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear speakers (page 91).

REAR

SIDE

VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

LS RS

Uses sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers from a single pair of actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. The position of the virtual rear speakers differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear speakers (p age 91).

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REAR

SIDE

LS RS

VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION

Uses sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates five sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation. The effect differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear speakers (p age 91).

REAR

z You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote

to select a surround setting. Toggle the scroll key up or down so that “SURROUND” appears in the LCD screen. Then press down on the scroll key re peat edl y to select one of the surround sounds.

Notes

• To enjoy the multichannel audio through the 5.1CH

OUTPUT jacks, correctly set each spe ak er position and distance. For details on setting each speaker, see page 91.

• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a

moment.

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for

the rear speakers (page 59), th e surround effects may be difficult to hear.

• When you select “TVS DYNAMIC,” “TVS WIDE,”

“TVS NIGHT”, or “TVS STANDARD,” the player

does not output the sound from the cent er spe aker.

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

the surround setting of the conne cted TV or amplifier (receiver).

• If the player is set up to output the signal from the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the TVS effect will not be heard when you play a CD.

• Make sure that your listening position is between

and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings. Otherwise, the TVS effect may be hard to discern.

• “TVS NIGHT” only works with Dolby Digital discs.

However, not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.

• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL) jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS” to “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP,” sound will come from your speakers but it will not have the TV S effect.

Sound Adjustments

LS RS

SIDE

L : Front speaker (left) R : Front speaker (right) LS :Rear speaker (left) RS :Rear speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

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Enjoying Movies

Changing the Angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene

are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE”

appears in the front panel display. This means

that you can change the vi ewing angle.

For example, while playing a scene of a train

in motion, you can di splay the view from

either the front of the train, the left window of

the train or from the right window without

having the train’s movement interrupted.

Scroll key

X/x ENTER

DISPLAY

Number buttons

3 Press c or ENTER.

The number of the angle changes to “-.”

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

)

–

( 9

) )

PLAY

DVD VIDEO

4 Select the angle number using the

number buttons or X/x, then pr ess ENTER.

The angle changes to the selected angle.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote to select an angle. Toggle the scroll key up or down so that “ANGLE” appears in the LCD screen . Th en pr ess down on the scroll key re pea tedly t o select an an g le.

z You can display all the angle s recorded on the di sc

on the same screen, and start playback directly in continuous mode from the chosen ang le . The an gle s are displayed on a screen divided into 9 sections. For details, see page 52.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(ANGLE).

The number of the angle appears. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of angles.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

)

( 9

PLAY

DVD VIDEO

Note

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

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Displaying the Subtitles

If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, and turn it on or off whenever you want. For example, you can select the language you want to practice and turn the subtitles on for better understanding.

Scroll key

X/x ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(SUBTITLE), then press ENTER.

The options for “SUBTITLE” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF 1: ENGLISH 2:

FRENCH

3: SPANISH

PLAY DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select the setting.

xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO

Select the language. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a languag e co de . R e fer to “Language Code List” on page 102 to see which language the code represents.

xWhen playing a DVD-RW

Select “ON.”

4 Press ENTER.

To cancel the SUBTITLE setting

Select “OFF” in Step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote

to select a subtitle. Toggle the scroll key up or down so that “SUBTITLE” appears in the LCD screen. Then press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select a setting.

Note

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitles eve n if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it.

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Adjusting the Picture Quality

The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen.

DISPLAY

(BNR)

Scroll key

X/x ENTER

1 Pres s DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(BNR), then press ENTER.

The options for “BNR” appear.

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5 OFF 1 2 3

OFF

) )

PLAY

DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select a level.

As the value increases, the mosaic like patterns on your TV screen will decrease.

•1: reduces the “block noise ”.

•2: reduces the “block noise ” mor e

than 1.

•3: reduces the “block noise ” mor e

than 2.

4 Press ENTER.

The disc plays with the setting you selected.

To cancel t he “BNR” setting

Select “OFF” in Step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote

to select “BNR.” Toggle the scroll key up or down so that “BNR” appears in the LCD screen. Then press down on the scroll key repeatedly to sele c t a leve l.

Notes

• If the outlines of the images on your screen should

become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the

“BNR” effect may be hard to discern.

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Adjusting the Playback Picture

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the TV, to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching. When you select “MEMORY,” you can make further adjustments to each element of the picture (color, brightness, etc.).

VIDEO EQ

./>

(VIDEO EQUALIZER)

X/x/C/c

ENTER ORETURN

1 Press VIDEO EQ.

“STANDARD” appears on the TV screen.

•CINEMA 2: White colors become

brighter and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased.

•MEMORY: adjusts the picture in

greater detail.

z When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or

“CINEMA 2” is recommended.

z You can also select “VIDEO EQUALIZER” from

the Control Menu.

Adjusting the picture items in “MEMORY”

You can adjust each element of t he picture individually.

•PICTURE: changes the contrast

•BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall

brightness

•COLOR: makes the colors deeper or lig hter

•HUE: changes the color balance

•GAMMA: adjusts washed out or darkened

areas of an image

1 Press VID EO EQ repeatedly to select

“MEMORY” and press ENTER.

The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.

0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

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2 Press VIDEO EQ repeatedly to

select the setting you want.

•STANDARD: displays a standard

picture.

•DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold

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

•DYNAMIC 2: produces a more

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

•CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark

areas by increasing the black l evel.

PICTURE

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2 Press C/c to adjust the picture contrast,

then press ENTER.

The adjustment is saved, and “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar appears. Press X/x to go to another adjustment display.

3 Repeat Step 2 to adjust “BRIGHTNESS,”

“COLOR,” and “HUE.”

The Video Equalizer display appears. You can check each adjustment. For “GAMMA” adjustment, see “Adjusting the brightness of selected areas (Gamma Correction)” below.

0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

RESET

–3 –1

PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE

GAMMA

To turn off the Video Equalizer d isplay

Press O RETURN.

To reset the picture items to the default value s , press c after Step 3 to select “RESET” and press ENTER.

z When “PLAYBACK MEMORY” in “CUSTOM

SETUP” is set to “ON,” the player will save a single setting for up to 200 individual di sc s. (T hi s d oe s not apply to DVD-RWs in VR mode.)

Adjusting the brightness of selected areas (Gamma Correction)

Depending on your TV or viewing environment, images on the screen may lose definition when a certain area of the image is so light that it appears washed out, or so dark that it blends into the surroundin g dark area s. By correcting the Gamma value, you can adjust the brightness of selected areas to get a clearer image. While the “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment controls the brightness of the entire image, the “GAMMA” adjustment is useful when only some portions of the image need adjusting.

Example: You are watching a mov ie that is rich in shadows and you want to see the hidden details of the scenery. If you use “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment, the entire image will become brighter, losing definition of the areas that were initially bright. The “GAMMA” adjust ment enables you to gradually increase the brightness of only the darkest areas of the image without sacrificing the definition of the entire image.

1 After Step 3 of “Adjusting the picture

items in MEMORY,” pre ss X/x to select “GAMMA,” and press ENTER .

The “GAMMA” adjustment display appears.

1: ENGLISH OFF

50 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

100

RESET

32 64 96 128 160 192 224

Current Gamma setup value

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2 Press X/x to select areas of an image.

The upper region adjusts the dark areas and the lower region adjusts the light areas.

Dark areas

Selected areas of an image

Light are as

1: ENGLISH OFF

50 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

100

RESET

32 64 96 128 160 192 224

3 Press C/c to adjust the brightness level

of the area that y ou selected.

C decreases the level (darkens the area), and c increases the level (lightens the area). The level ca n be adjusted betwee n 16 and 235. The level for the dark areas can never be greater than the light areas.

1: ENGLISH

OFF

1: ENGLISH

2: FRENCH

3: SPANISH

100

RESET

32 64

Gamma value and

120

the position of the

128

bar change in

160

accordance with

192 224

your adjustment.

4 Repeat St eps 2 and 3 to adjust the

brightness level of other areas that you select.

Try to keep the line that connects the brightness level of each area as smooth and straight as possible, as shown below.

58 89 94 128 160 192 224

How to darken the light areas of an image

1: ENGLISH OFF

50 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

100

RESET

How to lighten the dark areas of an image

1: ENGLISH OFF

50 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

100

RESET

To prevent the image from appearing overly altere d, do not give the line any sharp changes. Gradually make the adjustments while viewing the image on your TV screen. Press O RETURN to stop making adjustments to the image.

5 Press ENTER.

The Video Equalizer display appears and the adjusted gamma values are stored in memory.

35 64 105 128 150 159 174

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Darken

Lighten

To reset only the gamma value to the default setting

Select “RESET” in the “GAMMA” adjustment display by pressing X/x and press ENTER.

You can move the gamma adjustment displ ay

horizontally by pressing ./>.

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Enhancing the P l ayback Picture

The Digital Video E nhancer function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing the outlines of images on your TV screen. Also, this function can soften the images on the screen.

DISPLAY

(DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER)

Scroll key

X/x ENTER

1 Pres s DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The Control Menu appears.

3 Press X/x to select a level.

As the value increases, the outlines of images on your TV screen wil l be com e crisper.

•1: enhances the outline.

•2: enhances the outline more than 1.

•3: enhances the outline more than 2.

•SOFT: softens the image (DVD

VIDEO/DVD-RW only).

4 Press ENTER.

The disc plays with the setting you selected.

To cancel t he “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” setting

Select “OFF” in Step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote

to select “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER.” Toggle the scroll key up or down so that “DVE” appears in the LCD screen. Then press down on the scroll key repeatedly to selec t a lev el .

2 Press X/x to select

(DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER), then press ENTER.

The options for “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF 1 2 3 SOFT OFF

PLAY

DVD VIDEO

Note

Dependi ng on the DV D /VIDEO CD disc or the scene being played, noise found in the disc may be come more apparent. If this happens, it is recommended that you use the BNR function (page 66) with the DVE function. If the condition still doe s not improve, reduce the Digital Video Enhancer leve l , or sel ect “SOFT” (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) in Step 3 above.

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Using Various Additional Functions

Labeling the Disc

You can label the disc if text is not recorded on the disc (Disc Memo). You can put a personal title of up to 20 characte rs on the disc. Th e Disc Memo can be anything you like, such as a title, musician’s name, category, or date of purchase.

Scroll key

./>

C/X/x/c

ENTER

DISPLAY

CLEAR

Click shuttle

3 Press x to select “DISC MEMO

INPUT t” and pre ss ENTER.

The “DISC MEMO INPUT” display appears.

DISC MEMO INPUT

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX YZ 0123456789<>+–✽/=? _@

SAVE

4 Select a character by pressing C/

X/x/c or turning the click shut tle.

The selected character cha nges the color.

5 Press ENTER.

DISC MEMO INPUT

B ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX

YZ 0123456789<>+–✽/=? _@

SAVE

6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to input other

characters.

Using Various Additional Functions

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(TIME/MEMO) and press ENTER.

“DISC MEMO INPUT t” appears.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

- - : - - : - -

DISC MEMO INPUT

PLAY DVD VIDEO

7 When you have en tered all the

characters for a Disc Memo, select “SAVE” by pressing C/X/x/ c and press ENTER.

The Disc Memo is stored.

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To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

To erase a character

1 Press . or > to move the c ursor to

the character you want to erase.

2 Press CLEAR.

To insert or overwrite a character

1 Press . or > to move the c ursor to

the character you want to insert or correct.

2 Select a correct character by pressing C/

X/x/c or turning the c lick shuttle.

3 To insert the character, press ENTER.

To overwrite, do not press ENTER but move the cursor by pr essing . or >.

To check the Disc Memo

Toggle the scroll key up or down to display “TIME/TEXT” in the LCD screen on the remote. Then pr ess down on the scroll key repeatedly until the Disc Memo appears at the bottom of the screen.

Locking Discs (CUSTOM

PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)

You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.

•Custom Parental Control

You can s et the pl ayback restri ctions s o that the player will not play inappropriat e discs.

•Parental Control

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predet ermined level

such as the age of the users. The same password is used for both Parental Control and Cus tom Parental Cont rol.

Custom Parental Control

You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 200 discs. When you set the 201st-disc, the first disc is canceled.

Notes

• During pl ay ba ck, do not tu rn off the play er by

pressing POWER on the player. Doing so may cancel the settings. When you turn off the player, press x first to stop playback and then press [/1 on the remote. After the power indicator lights up in red and the player enters standby mode , press P O W ER on the player.

• You can label up to 200 discs. When you have the

player store over 200 discs in memory , each ne w Disc Memo erases the oldest Di sc Memo from tho se first stored.

C/X/x ENTER

DISPLAY

Number buttons

O RETURN

1 Insert the disc you wan t to lock.

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

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2 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

3 Press X/x to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ON PLAYER PASSWORD OFF

STOP DVD VIDEO

4 Press X/x to select “ON t,” th en press

ENTER.

xIf you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

by using the numb er button s, the n press ENTER.

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

To turn off the Custom Parental Control function

1 Follow Step s 1 thro ugh 3 of “Custom

Parental Control.”

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

ENTER.

3 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental

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

Using Various Additional Functions

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then

ENTER

press

Enter a 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display f or co nf irmi ng th e pa ssw ord appears.

xWhen you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

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

ENTER

and press

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

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

z If you forget your password, enter the 6-di git

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 passwor d.

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Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. A scene that is limited is not played, or it is replaced by a different scene.

X/x/C

ENTER

DISPLAY

Number buttons

O RETURN

3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then

press ENTER.

xIf you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then

ENTER

press

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display f or co nf irmi ng th e pa ssw ord appears.

xWhen you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ON PLAYER PASSWORD OFF

STOP DVD VIDEO

4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

by using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

USA

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5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then

press ENTER.

The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD:

OFF USA USA

OTHERS

6 Press X/x to select a g eographic ar ea as

the playback limitation level, then press ENTER.

The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 76 using the number buttons.

7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press

ENTER.

The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

OFF

NC17

6: 5:

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 8.

To play a disc for which Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc and press H.

The “PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER. The player st arts playback.

If you forget your password, remove the disc and

repeat Steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Contr o l ( limiting playback by children).” When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press EN TE R. The display will ask yo u to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password in Step 4, replace the disc in the player an d p ress H. When the “PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears, enter your new password.

Notes

• When you play DVD VIDEOs which do not have the

Parental Control function, pla yba ck cannot be limited on this player.

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may be asked

to change t he parent al contr ol leve l while pl aying th e disc. In this case, enter your password , the n c ha nge the level. If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level retur n s to the original level.

Using Various Additional Functions

8 Select the level you want using X/x,

then press ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: USA

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

4: PG13

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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 Hong Kong 2219 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276

Standard Code

number

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 Taiwan 2543 Thailand 2528 United Kingdom 2184

Changing the password

1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD t,”

then press ENTER.

The display for entering the password appears.

4 Enter you r 4-digit password usi ng the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

5 Enter a ne w 4-digit password usi ng 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 in Step 5 and input th e correct number .

If you make a mistake

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

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Operation Sound Effects

(Sound Feedback)

The player beeps when the following operations are performed. The default setting of the Sound Feedback function is set to off.

Operation Operation sound

Power is turned on O n e be ep Power is turned off Two beeps

H is pressed One beep X is pressed Two beeps

Playback is stopped One long beep Operation is not possible Three beeps

Setting Sound Feedback

To turn off the Sound Feedback function

When there is no disc in the player, press and

on the player for mor e t h an two

hold seconds. You will hear t w o bee ps and the Sound Feedback function is turned off.

POWER

Power indicator

[/1

1 Press POWER on the player, then press

[/1 on the remote.

The power indicator lights up in green. When there is a disc in the player, press A and remove the disc. Then press A again to close the disc tray.

2 Press and hold X on the player for mo re

than two seconds.

You will hear one beep and the Sound Feedback function is turned on.

Using Various Additional Functions

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Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied Remote

3 Release [/1. 4 Toggle the scroll key up or down to

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

By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. If you connect the player with an AV amplifier (receiver), you can control the volume with the supplied remote.

Notes

• Depending on the units being connected, you may

not be able to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) using some of the buttons below.

• 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 appropriat e co d e numb er ag ai n .

Controlling TVs with the remote

TV/DVD switch

Number buttons

[/1

LCD screen Scroll key

CH +/–

VOL +/– ENTER WIDE MODE

TV/VIDEO

5 Press down on the scroll key.

The manufacturer’s code flashes and the remote is set.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a t ime until yo u find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code

Sony (default) 1 Akai 4 AOC 4 Centurion 12 Coronado 3 Curtis-Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson 3,4,14 Fisher 11 General Electric 6,10 Gold Star 3,4,17 Hitachi 2,3 J.C.Penney 4,12 JVC 9 KMC 3 Magnavox 3,8,12 Marantz 4,13 MGA/

Mitsubishi NEC 4,12

number

4,12,13, 17

Manufacturer Code

number

Panasonic 6,19 Philco 3,4 Philips 8,21 Pioneer 16 Portland 3 Quasar 6,18 Radio Sha c k 5,14 RCA 4,10 Sampo 12 Samsung 20 Sanyo 11 Scott 12 Sears 7,10,11 Sharp 3,5,18 Sylvania 8,12 Teknika 3,8,14 Toshiba 7 Wards 3,4,12 Yorx 12 Zenith 15

1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 While holding down [/1, pres s do wn on

the scroll key.

“TV P-1” appears in the LCD screen.

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Controlling the TV

When you set the TV/DVD switch to TV, you can control the following items with the supplied remote.

By pressing You can

[/1 Turn the TV on or off VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV WIDE MODE Switch to or from the wide

TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source

CH +/–, number buttons, and ENTER

mode of a Sony wide TV

between the TV and other input sources

Select the ch annel of the TV

Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote

TV/DVD switch

[/1

LCD screen Scroll key

4 Toggle the scroll key up or down to

select your AV amplifier (receiver’s) manufacturer’s code (see the table below).

5 Press down on the scroll key.

The manufacturer’s code flashes and the remote is set.

Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers)

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time un til you find th e one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver). If you do not connect an AV amplifier (receiver), you can control your TV’s volume by setting the code number to 90 (default). However, you must first set the code number of controllable TVs as explai ned above.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 80, 88, 89, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96

Using Various Additional Functions

VOL +/–

1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. 2 While holding down [/1, press down on

the scroll key.

“AV P-90” appears in the LCD screen.

3 Release [/1.

Controlling the AV amplifiers (receivers)

When you set the TV/DVD switch to DVD, you can control the volume of the AV amplifier (receiver) using VOL +/–.

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Displa y, 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 page 81. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 103.

Note

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

How to use the Setup Display

X/x

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY when the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select (SETUP),

then press ENTER.

The options for “SETUP” appear.

( 47

)

: :

STOP

DVD VIDEO

3 Press

X/x

to select “CUSTOM,” then

press ENTER.

The Setup Display appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

4 Press X/x to select the setup item from

the displayed list: “LANGUAGE SET UP,”

“SCREEN SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,” “AUDIO SETUP,” or “SPEAKER SET UP.”

Then press ENTER.

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

Selected item

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

STARTUP SCREEN: COMPONENT OUT:

MODE: AUTO

Setup items

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

STANDARD

INTERLACE

5 Select an item using X/x, then press

ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: STARTUP SCREEN: COMPONENT OUT:

MODE:

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9

INTERLACE

AUTO

Options

QUICK CUSTOM

RESET QUICK

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6 Select a setting using X/x, then pr ess

ENTER.

The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “16:9

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

STARTUP SCREEN: COMPONENT OUT:

MODE: AUTO

To turn off the Setup Display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off.

If you select “QUICK” in Step 3, you will enter the Quick Setup mode (page 31). Follow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make bas ic adjustments.

z If you select “RESET” in Step 3, you can reset all

of the “SETUP” settings on page 103 to 106 to the default settings. After you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select “YES” and press ENTER to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds to complete), or select “NO” and press ENTER to return to the Control Menu. Do not press POWER or [/1 when resetting the player.

”

Selected setting

16:9

JACKET PICTURE

STANDARD INTERLACE

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

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

Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 80).

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

xOSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display la nguage on the screen. Select the language from the disp layed list.

xMENU (DVD VIDEO only)

You can select the desir ed language for the disc’s menu.

xAUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the la nguage of the sound track. Select the language from the disp layed list. When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

Settings and Adjustments

xSUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)

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

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z If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

STARTUP SCREEN: STANDARD COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE

MODE: AUTO

“SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter a

language code from “Language Code List” (page 102)

using the number buttons.

Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP )

Note

When you select a language that is not recorded on the

DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be

automaticall y selected (excep t for the “OSD”).

Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.

Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on us ing the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 80). The default settings are underlined.

xTV TYPE

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

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9 Select this when you connect a

Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Di s plays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the scree n.

Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen an d cuts off the portions that do not fit.

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

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4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9

GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the

player appears in the background.

BLUE The background color is blue. BLACK The background color is black.

xSTARTUP SCREEN

Selects the startup screen. The startup screen image you selected appears on the TV screen when you turn on the pl ayer.

Note

Dependi ng o n the DV D, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.

xSCREEN SAVER

Turns on and off the screen saver so that the screen saver image appears when you le ave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when yo u play back an SACD/ CD for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to turn off the screen saver.

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

xBACKGROUND

Selects the backgrou nd color or p icture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a n SACD/CD.

JACKET PICTURE

PICTURE MEMORY

The jacket picture (still picture) appears in the backgroun d, but only when the jacket pi ct ure is already recorded o n the disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the “GRAPHICS” picture appears.

Your favori te picture app ears in the background. To store a scene in memory, see “Storing a picture in memory” below.

STANDARD

PICTURE MEMORY

The standard startup screen in the player’s memory appears.

Your favorite picture app ears in the startup screen. To store a scene in memory, see “Storing a picture in memory” below.

Storing a picture in memory

The player can store one scene in memory for both the backgrou nd and startup screen. During playback, when you find a scene to be stored in memory, press PICTURE MEMORY. The picture is stored in memory.

PICTURE MEMORY

Note

If you operate the player while the picture is being stored in memory, the player will fail to store the picture.

xCOM P ONENT OUT

This will change the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player. See page 97 for more information about the different types.

Settings and Adjustments

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INTERLACE This outputs the sign al in

interlace format. Select this when you are connected to a standard (interlace form at) TV.

PROGRESSIVE This outputs the signal in

progressive (480p) format. Select this when you have a TV that can accept progressive signals.

z When the player outputs a Progressive video

signal, “PROGRESSIVE” appears in the front pane l

display.

Note

If you select “PROGRESSIVE” when you connect the

player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in

progressive format (480p), the ima ge qu a lit y w ill

deteriorate. In th is case, set the COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch on the back

panel of the player to INTERLACE. Then set

“COMPONENT OUT” to “INTERLACE” when you

can see the TV screen correctly, and reset

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch

to SELECTABLE.

When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “COMPONENT OUT”

software that you are watching. For more information about conversion modes, see “Progressive Conversion Methods of Film Based and Vide o Based Software . ”

AUTO This will automatically detect if

you are playing Film based or Video based software and convert the signal to the appropriate conve rsi on mode. Normally select this position .

VIDEO This will set the conversio n

mode for Video based software, regardless of the type of software that you are playin g.

Notes

• Some DVD software contains both Video and Film.

For instance, DVDs of movies may contain the movie taken on film, and a “Making of” sequence taken on video.

• When you play video based software with

progressive signals, sectio ns of some types of images may appear unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COM PONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Images from the S VIDEO OUT 1/2 and VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks are unaffected as they are output in the interlace format.

You can fine-tune the Progressive (480p)

video signal output when you select

“PROGRESSIVE” in “COMPONENT

OUT” of the “CUSTOM SETUP” display

and connect the player to the TV that is able

to accept the video signal in progressive

format (480p).

xMODE (Conversion Modes)

DVD software can be divided into two types:

film based software and vi deo based

software. Video based software is derived

from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and

displays images at 30 frames/60 fields per

second. Film based software is derived from

film and displays images at 24 fram es per

second. In order for these images to appear

natural on your scre e n when output in

PROGRESSIVE mode (60 frames per

second), the progressive video signal needs

to be converted to match the type of DVD

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Progressive conversion methods of

Film based and Video based software

This player conv e rts vide o bas e d s oftw a r e and film based software in the following manner.

Video based software conversion

Video shows an image by alternately displaying every other line of an image (field) at 30 frames (60 fields) per second (Interlace format).

The Interlace format displays 30 frames (60 fields) per second by displaying every other line of the image, causing scannin g l ines to appear across the image. Furthermore, since only half of the image is show n at once, the amount of information contained in an image is limited.

The Progressive format displays 60 entire frames per seconds. The player accomplishes this by converting each field int o a frame by using either a field-ba sed conver sion me thod or a frame-based conversion method. The appropriate method is automatically selected by the player according to the move m ent of the images on the screen. If the movement on the screen is slow, the frame-based conversion method borrows adjacent field information to fill in the missing information. If the movement on the scre e n is rapid, the field-based conversion metho d creates the missing information by predicting the movement of the images on the screen from field to field. The end result is an image that is higher in quality when compared to the Interlace format.

nterlace pictures

Converted progressive pictures

Film based software conversion

Film shows an image by displaying an entire image at 24 frames per second. When you watch a film on television, the television displays every other line of the frame as a field, thus reducing infor mation level and the clarity of the film image.

Interlace pictures

This player solves this problem b y increasing the speed at which the frames are displayed, consecutively showing 3 identical frames followed by 2 identical frames in the time that it normally takes to show 2 consecutive frames. The end result is that the 24 frames per second are increased to 60 frames per second, which is the speed at which Progressive video signals are shown.

Converted progressive pictures

This not only allows film to be shown in a frame based format, it also increases the clarity and sharpness which is unique to Progressive format images.

Settings and Adjustments

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Custom Setting s (CUSTOM

SETUP)

Use this to set up playback related and other

settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup

Display. For details on using the display, see

“Using the Setup Display” (page 80).

The default settings are underlined.

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: PLAYBACK MEMORY: TRACK SELECTION:

BOOKMARK RESET:

CD DIRECT:

xAUTO PLAY

Selects the Auto Play setting when you turn

on the player.

OFF Does not use “TIMER,”

TIMER Starts playing when t he play er i s

DEMO1 Starts play ing the first

DEMO2 Starts playing the second

“DEMO1,” or “DEMO2” to start playback.

turned on. The play er can start playback at any time when connected to a timer (not supplied). Set the timer when the player is in standby mode (the power indicator lights up in red).

demonstration automatically.

OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

OFF OFF

xDIMMER

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

BRIGHT

DARK AUTO DARK

AUTO OFF

OFF

By using the FL OFF button on the player or scroll

key on the remote, you can turn on/off the front panel display regardless the “DIMMER” se tt ing ( e xc ept when it is set to “OFF.”)

Makes the front panel display bright.

Makes the front panel display dark. Makes the front panel display dark

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

Turns off the lightning of the front panel display if you do not operate the player or remote for a short while.

Turns off the lighting of th e fron t panel display.

xPAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

AUTO The pic tu re , incl udi ng subjects

FRAME The picture, including subjects

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

that do not move d yna mical ly, i s output in high resolution.

xPLAYBACK MEMORY (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only)

The player can store the “SUBTITLE” and other settings of each disc for up to 200 discs (Playback Memory). Set the Playback Memory function “ON” or “OFF.”

OFF

Stores the settings in memory when you eject the disc.

Does not store the settings in memory.

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The following settings are stored in memor y by the Playback Memory function.

— ANGLE (page 64)* — AUDIO (page 58)* — BNR (page 66) — BOOKMARK (page 53) — DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 70) — SUBTITLE (pa ge 65) * — VIDEO EQUALIZER (page 67)

∗ DVD VIDEO only

xCD DIRECT

Eliminates the use of unnecessary ci rcuits when playing CDs. This setting will be activated when you open or close the disc tray. This function affects the output of the following jacks:

— AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks — 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks — PHONES jack

Notes

• The player can store the settings of up to 200 discs.

When you store the setting of disc num be r 201 , the first disc setting is canceled.

• The Playback Memory function cannot be used for

DVD-RWs in VR mode.

• During playback, do not turn off the player by

pressing POWER on the player. Doing so ma y cancel the settings. When you turn of f the pla ye r, press x first to stop playback and then press [/1 on the remote. After the power indicator lights up in red and the player enters standby mo de, pr es s POW ER on the player.

xTRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)

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

OFF AUTO

No priority given. Priority given.

Notes

• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language

may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” sett ings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 81).

• If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have

the same number of channels, the pla yer se le cts PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order.

xBOOKMARK RESETt

Resets the bookmarks. Select this and press ENTER. The “BOOKMARK RESET” display appears. Press ENTER again to erase all of the bookmarks in all of the discs.

OFF

Select this when playing CD discs, including CD type DTS discs.

Eliminates the use of unnecessary circuits needed to play CDs.

Note

If you select “ON” when playing CD type DTS discs, the sound will become noisy.

Settings and Adjustments

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Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the

sound according to t he playback and

connection condition s.

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup

Display. For details on using the display, see

“Using the Setup Display” (page 80).

The default settings are underlined.

AUDIO SETUP

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

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

DOLBY SURROUND

xAUDIO 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:

— AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks

— 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks

— PHONES jack

OFF Turns off the audio attenuation.

ON R educes the audio output level so that

Normally, select this position.

no sound distortion occurs. Select this when th e pl ayback sound from the speakers is distorted.

AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Makes the sound clear when the vo lume is

turned down when playing a DVD that has

the “AUDIO DRC” function. This affects the

output from the following jacks:

— AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks

— 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks

— PHONES jack

OFF

STANDARD

ON D-PCM D-PCM

48kHz/16bit

— DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL) jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 89).

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

WIDE RANGE

even if you turn the volume down. It is especially recommended when you listen to the sound using the speakers of the TV.

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance. When you use high quality speakers, it is even more effective.

xAUDIO FILTER (except SACD)

Selects the digital filter to reduce noises above the 22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the audio sources is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).

SHARP

SLOW Provides smooth and warm

Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling.

sound.

Notes

• There may be little effect by changing the digital

filter depending on discs or playba c k en vir onment.

• There is no effect on SACDs.

DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Switches the mixing down methods when you play a DVD on which rear signal components such as “LS”, “RS,” or “S” are recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Changing the Sound” (page 58). This function affects the output of the following jacks:

— AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks — DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXICAL) jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” are set to

“D-PCM” (page 89).

— PHONES jack

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DOLBY SURROUND

NORMAL Select this when th e player is

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). The output signa ls which reproduce the D olby Surround effect are downmixed to 2 channels.

connected to an audio component that does not conform to D olby Surround (Pro Logic). All of the output sign als are do wnmixed t o 2 channels without the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect.

xD IGITAL OUT

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

Normally select this position. When you select “ON,” set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM.” For details on setting these items, see “Setting the digital out pu t sig n al.”

OFF The player does not output the audio

signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. The influence of the digita l circ uit upon the analog circuit is minim al.

Note

SACD audio signals are not outpu t from the d igi ta l jack.

Setting the digital out put signal

Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you co nn e ct the f oll ow in g component using an optical or a coaxial digital cord via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. — Amplifier (receiver) with digital input

jack

— Ampl ifi e r (receiver) with a b u il t-in DTS or

DOLBY DIGITAL decoder

— MD or DAT deck

For connection details, see page 23. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” afte r setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

AUDIO SETUP

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

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

DOLBY SURROUND

OFF

STANDARD

ON D-PCM D-PCM

48kHz/16bit

xDOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVDRW only)

Selects the Dolby Digital signals to b e output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

D-PCM Select this when th e player is

connected to an audio component lacking 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 88).

DOLBY DIGITAL

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. If the player is conn ected to an audio component lacking a builtin Dolby Di g ita l de code r , d o n ot set this. Otherwise, when you play the Dolby Digital sound track, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Settings and Adjustments

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xDTS (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the DTS signals to be output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

D-PCM Select this when the player is

connected to an audi o componen t lacking a buil t-in DTS decoder. If you play DTS audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.

DTS S elect this when the player i s

connected to an audi o component having a built -in DTS decoder. If the player is connected to an audi o componen t lacking a buil t-in DTS decoder, do not set th is. Otherwise, when you play the DTS sound track, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affe ct ing y our e ars or causing the speakers to be damaged.

x48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal to be output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

Notes

• Even if you set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO

SETUP” to “96kHz/24bit,” the sampling frequency is converted to 48kHz/16bit when a “SURROU ND” mode (page 60) is selected.

• The analog audio signals from the AUDIO OUT L/

R 1/2 jacks and 5.1 CH OUTPUT jacks are not affected by this setting and keep th ei r ori g in al sampling frequency level.

48kHz/16bit

96kHz/24bit All types of signals including

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

96kHz/24bit are outp ut i n the i r original format. However, if the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purposes, the signal is only output as 48kHz/16bit. If a receiver (amplifier) which cannot accept 96kHz is connected to the playe r , do not set this. Otherwise, a loud noise may come out from the s peaker s.

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Settings for th e Speakers

(SPEAKER SETUP)

To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the volume and the b alance of the speakers to the same level. This setting is effective when connectin g the speaker with 5.1 CH OUTPUT jacks (page

25).

Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the disp lay, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 80). The default settings are underlined.

SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL: TEST TONE:

FRONT: CENTER: REAR: SUBWOOFER:

To return to the default setting

Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that only the “SIZE” setting does not return to the default setting.

xSIZE

Selects the size of the speakers to be connected.

•FRONT

OFF

LARGE LARGE

LARGE(REAR

YES

)

•CENTER

NONE If you do not connect a center speaker,

LARGE Normally select this position. SMALL When the sound cracks or the

select this .

surround sound effects are difficult to hear, select this. This ac tivates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the bass frequencies of the center speaker from other speake rs.

•REAR

NONE

LARGE (REAR/SIDE): Normally select this

SMALL (REAR/SIDE): When the sound

∗ Rear speaker position

• Set to the “SIDE,” if the location of the rear

• Set to the “REAR,” if the loca tion of the rear

If you do not connect rear speakers, select this .

position. Select either of these according to the rear speaker’s position*.

cracks or the surround sound effects are difficul t to hear, select this. Select either o f these according to th e rear speaker’s position*. This activates the bass red irection circuitry and outputs the ba ss frequencies of the rear speaker from other speakers.

Correctly specify t he locati on of the rea r speakers to enjoy the surround effect.

speakers corresponds to section A below.

speakers corresponds to section B below.

Settings and Adjustments

LARGE Normally s elect this pos ition. SMALL When the sound cracks or the

surround sound effects are difficult to hear, select this. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the bass frequencies of the front speaker from the subwoofer.

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This setting affects only “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,” “VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and “VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” mode (page

60). These settings do not affect the SACD Multi audio signals.

•SUBWOOFER

NONE If you do not connect a subwoofer,

select this. This activa tes the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the front speakers as long as the front speaker size is set to “LARGE.”

YES If you connect a subwoofer, select this

to output the LFE (low frequ ency effect) channel from the subwoofer. When you set the other spea kers settings to “SMALL,” the subwoofer makes up for the missing bass frequencies of the speakers.

xDISTANCE

You can set distance from the listeni ng position to your speakers. Set the distance to your front speakers in “FRONT” first. Values in “CENTER” (center speaker) and “REAR” (rear speaker) will automatically change to the same value. Adjust these values to reflect the actual distance to your cente r and rear speakers within the area described in the following table. The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below.

10ft/3m

10ft/3m 10ft/3m

Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when yo u move the speakers. Th e default adjustments are in parentheses.

Notes

• The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at

120 Hz.

• If your speakers are too small to reproduce low bass

frequencies, pleas e set a ll speaker settings to “SMALL” and utilize a subwoofer for low frequency sound.

• Even if there are fewer than 6 speakers connected,

the player distributes the audio signal components to the front speakers.

FRONT (10ft/3m)

CENTER (10ft/3m)

REAR (10ft/ 3m)

Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 1 foot (0.3meter) increments from 4 to 50 feet (1.2 to 15.2 meters)

Center speake r distance can be moved up to 2 feet (0.6 meter) backward from the front speakers or 5 feet (1.5 meters) forward closer to the listening position, in 1 foot (0.3 meter) increments.

Rear speaker dis tance can be moved up to 16 feet (4. 8 meters ) closer to your listening position from the front speaker position, in 1 foot (0.3 meter) increments.

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Notes

• If each of the fron t or rear s peakers are n ot pl aced at

an equal distance from your li st en ing position, set the distance according to the closest speaker.

• Do not place the rear speakers farther away from

your listening position than the front speakers.

• These settings do not affect the SACD Multi audio

signals.

xBALANCE

You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default adjustments are in parentheses.

FRONT (0dB)

REAR (0dB) Adjust the balance between the

Adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers (– 6dB [L] to +6dB [R], 0.5dB increments).

rear left and right speakers (– 6dB [L] to +6dB [R], 0.5dB increments).

xLEVEL

You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default adjustments are in parentheses.

FRONT (0dB) Adjust the level of the front

CENTER (0dB)

REAR (0dB) Adjust the level of the rear

SUBWOOFER (0dB)

speakers (–6dB to 0dB, 0.5 dB increments).

Adjust the level of the center speaker (–12dB to 0dB, 0.5dB increments).

speakers (–12dB to 0dB,

0.5dB increments) . Adjust the level of the

subwoofer (–10dB to +10dB,

0.5dB increments).

To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time

Use the amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume control.

xTEST TONE

The speakers will emit a test tone. Use this when you use the 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks and adjust the “BALANCE” and “LEVEL.”

OFF The test tone is not emitted from

the speakers. The test tone is em itt ed fro m eac h

speaker in sequence while adjusting balance or level. When you select one of the “SPEAKER SETUP” items, the test tone is emitted f r o m both lef t and right s peake rs sim ultaneo usly.

Adjusting the speaker volume and level

1 Select “SPEAKER SETU P” in the Setup

Display.

2 Select “TEST TONE” and set to “ON.”

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

3 From your listening position, se lect

“BALANCE” or “LEVEL” and adjust the value of “BALANCE” using C/c and “LEVEL” using X/x.

The test tone is emitted from bo th left and right speakers simultaneously.

4 Select “TEST TONE” and set to “OFF” to

turn off the test tone.

Notes

• When you adjust the s peaker sett ings, the s ound cuts

off for a moment.

• The test tone signals are not output from the digital

jack.

Settings and Adjustments

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help reme dy the problem before req ue s tin g repa ir s . Sho u ld any problem persist, consult your near est Sony dealer.

Power

The power is not turned on.

, Check that the power cord is connected

securely.

Picture

please try connecting your player to your TV’s S video input (page 20).

, You have selected “PROGRESSIVE” in

“COMPONENT OUT” even though your TV

cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In this case, set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch on the back panel of the player to INTERLACE. Then set “COMPONENT OUT” to “INTERLACE” after you can see the TV screen correctly, and reset COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch to SELECTABLE.

, Even if your TV is compatible with

progressive format (480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE.” In this case, s et “COMPONENT OUT” to “INTERLACE.”

There is no picture.

, The connecting cords are not connected

securely.

, The connecting cords are damaged. , The player is not connected to the correct TV

input jack (page 20).

, The video input on the TV is not correctly set. , You have pressed VIDEO ON /OFF (o r

VIDEO OFF) (page 37).

, You have selected “PROGRESSIVE” in

“COMPONENT OUT” even though your TV

cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In this case, set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch on the back panel of the player to INTERLACE. Then set “COMPONENT OUT” to “INTERLACE” after you can see the TV scree n cor rect ly, an d reset COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch to SELECTABLE.

Picture noise appears.

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

through your VCR to get to your TV, the copyprotection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect pic t ure quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your player directly to your TV,

Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,” the picture does not fill the screen.

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixe d on your

DVD.

Sound

There is no sound.

, The connecting cord is not connected securely. , The connecting co rd i s damaged. , The player is connected to the wrong input

jack on the ampl i f ier (receiver) (pag e 25, 27,

29).

, The amplifier (receiver) input is not correc tl y

set.

, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion

Play mode.

, The player is in fast forward or fast reve rse

mode.

, If the audio signal doe s not c ome through the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the audio set ti n gs (page 89).

, SACD audio signals are not output from the

digital jack.

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Sound is noisy.

, The disc is dirty or flawed.

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“ON” (page 88).

, The region code on the DVD does not matc h

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the pl ayer.

Remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour . T urn on the power again before playing the disc (page 3).

, The player cannot play DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs,

CD-Rs, or CD-RWs that are not finalized.

The surround effect is diff icult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, or DTS sound track.

, Check the speaker connec tions and setting

(page 25, 31, 89 )

, Depending on the DVD, the outp ut signal may

not be the entire 5.1 channel s. It ma y be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.

The sound comes from the center speaker only.

, Depending on the disc, the sound may come

from the center speaker only.

, Set “SURROUND” to “OFF” in the Control

Menu display (page 60).

Operation

The remote does not function.

, There are obstac les between the remote and

the player.

, The distance between the remote and the

player is too far.

, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor

on the player.

, The batteries in the remote ar e weak.

The disc does not play.

, There is no disc inside. , The disc is turned over.

Insert the disc wit h th e playback side facing down on the disc tray.

, The disc is skewed. , The player cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page

6).

The disc does not start playing from the beginning.

, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or

A-B Repeat Play has been selected (page 43) . Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc.

, Resume Play has been selected.

During stop, press x on the player or the remote and then start playback (page 39).

, Depending upon the disc, the menu may

automatically appear on the TV screen.

The player starts playing the disc automatically.

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

to “TIMER” (page 86).

Playback stops automatically.

, Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.

While playing su ch a disc, the player st ops playback at the auto pau s e signal.

You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to

do some of the operations above. See the operating ma nual that comes wi th the disc.

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The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

scroll key on the remote (page 40).

, Multiling u al tracks are not recorded on the

DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the

language for the sound trac k.

The subtitle language cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

scroll key on the remote (page 40).

, Multiling u al subtitles are not recorded on the

DVD being played.

The DVD subtitles.

prohibits

the changing of the

The subtitle cannot be turned off.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

scroll key on the remote (page 40).

, The DVD prohibits the subtitles being turned

off.

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

, The self-diagnosis function was activated.

(See the table on page 97.)

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

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

scroll key on the remote (page 40).

, Multi-angles ar e not recorded on the DVD

being played. The angle can only be chan ged when the “ANGLE” indicator lights up on the front panel display (page 9) .

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

The player does not operate properly.

, When static elec tr icity, etc., causes the player

to operate abnormally, press POWER on the player to turn the player off and then on again.

Nothing is displayed on the front panel display.

Turn on the front panel display using the FL OFF button or scroll key, or set “DIMMER” to any setting other than “OFF.”

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Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the display)

When the self-diagnosis func tion is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a combination of a letter and four di gits appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

C:13:00

First three characters of the service number

C 13 The disc is dirty.

C 31 The disc is not inserted

E XX

(xx is a number)

Cause and/or corrective action

, Clean the disc with a soft

cloth (page 7).

correctly. , Re-insert the disc

correctly.

To prevent a malfunction, the player has performed th e selfdiagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony

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

Glossary

Chapter (page 9)

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

Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 62)

Technology that Sony developed to enjoy surround in a home using 4 or more speakers. It simulates the sound of a movie editing studio instead of the usual concer t hall so that you can enjo y the su rroun d soun d of a movi e theater in the comfort of your own hom e.

Dolby Digital (page 25, 89)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Labo r a tories. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The r ear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same

5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data are recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 29)

Audio signal processin g technology that Dolby Laboratories developed for surround sound. When the input signal contains a surround component, the Pro Logic process outputs the fr ont, cen ter and rear si gnals. The rear channel is monaural.

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DTS (page 25, 89)

Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The r ear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized be cause all channel data processing is digital.

DVD VIDEO (page 6)

A disc that contains up to 8 hours of mo vin g pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a C D . The data capacity of a double-layer and sin g l e-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and doublesided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a mo re real audio presence. Furthermore, var io us advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control function s are prov ided with the DVD.

DVD-RW (pa ge 6)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc with the same size as the DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW can be recorded in two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. VR (Video Recording) mode enables various programming and editing functions, some of which are limite d in the case of Video m ode. Video mode complies with DVD VIDEO format and is compatible with DVD players while a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode can only be played on DVD-RW compliant players. The “DVD-RW” appears in this manual, or the on-screen display refers to DVD-RWs in VR mode.

Film based software (page 85)

DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs contain the same images (24 frames per second) that are shown at movie theaters.

Interlace format (page 84)

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

Index (SACD/CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page 9)

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

Parental Control (page 72)

A function of the DVD used to limit playback of the disc according to the age of the user and the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies fr om d isc to disc; when it is activated, or playback is completely prohibited, viole nt scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes, etc.

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Progressive format (page 84)

Compared to the Interlace format that alternately sh ow s every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames (60 fields) in one second, the Progressive format can show 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 480 progressive format.

Region Code (page 6)

This system is used to prot ect the co pyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD player or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the player as we ll as on th e di s c pa ckaging. The player can play the discs that match its region code. The player can also play discs with the

ALL

mark. Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still be activated.

Super Audio CD (SACD) (page 6)

An SACD disc can reproduce sounds that are extremely faithful to the origi nal sound by use of DSD (Direct Stream Digital) technology. This technolo gy utilize s a sampling frequency of 2.8224 MHz, which is 64 times that of a conven tional CD, and 1-bit quantization that enables the disc to hold 4 times the amount of information that a standard PCM format CD can hold. SACDs are divided into t he following types.

•Super Audio CD (single layer disc)

This disc consists of a single HD layer*. *High density signal layer for the Super

Audio CD

HD (high density) layer

•Super Audio CD (dual layer disc)

This disc consists of dual HD layers and is capable of extended play over long periods. Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual HD layers on one side only, you do not have to turn the disc over during playback.

Scene (page 9)

On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functio ns, the menu scre ens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.”

HD layer

•Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc)

This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD layer. Also, as the dual layers are on one side only, you do not have to turn the disc over during playback. You can play the CD layer using a conventional CD player.

CD layer

HD layer

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•2 channel + Multi-chann el Super Aud io CD

This disc consists of the 2 channel playback area and the multi-channel playback area.

2 channel playback area Multi-channel playback

area

Title (page 9)

The longest sectio n of a pic t u r e or mus ic feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in v id eo software, or the entire album in audio software.

Track (page 9)

Sections of a picture or a music feature on an SACD/CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).

TV Virtual Surround (TVS) (page 60)

Technology from Sony developed to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. Designed to work with the sound characteristics of your TV, this technology brings the exciteme nt of surround sound to your home using nothing more than your stereo TV’s internal speakers. Furthermore, various TVS modes are available. Fo r example, “TVS WIDE” uses just two speakers to create a virtual sound environment that makes you feel like you are surrounded by multiple speakers.

Video based software (page 84)

DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Television dramas or sit-coms are examples of Video based software and display images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.

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Sony DVP-NS900V Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Welcome!

Precautions

About this Manual

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Notes about the Discs

Index to Parts and Controls

Guide to the Remo te Control LCD Screen

Guide to the Control Menu Display

Getting Started

Quick Overview

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Step 3: TV Hookups

Step 4: Playing a Disc

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord

Step 4: Quick Setup

Playing Discs

Playing Discs

Using the DVD’s Menu

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST ” on a DV D-RW Disc

Selecting a Playback Area for an SACD Disc

Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene

Searching by Scene (VIEWER)

Viewing Information About the Disc

Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display

Checking the Playing Time and Re main in g T i me

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

SURROUND Mode Settings

Enjoying Movies

Changing the Angles

Displaying the Subtitles

Using Various Additional Functions

Labeling the Disc

Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied Remote

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Glossary