Sony DVPNS-900-V Service manual

DVP-NS900V

RMT-D139P/D140A/D140E/D140P

SERVICE MANUAL

Photo: Titanium gray type

SPECIFICATIONS

System

Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system NTSC/PAL

Audio characteristics

Frequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (–2 dB ± 1 dB at 44 kHz)

Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio) 115 dB (DVD VIDEO) (AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks only) Harmonic distortion 0.002 % Dynamic range DVD VIDEO/SACD: 103 dB

Wow and flutter Less than detected value (±0.001% W PEAK)

Outputs

Jack name Jack type Output level Load impedance

AUDIO OUT L/R Phono jack 2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms) Over 10 kilohms DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Optical output jack –18 dBm Wave length: 660 nm DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) Phono jack 0.5 Vp-p 75 ohms terminated

5.1CH OUTPUT Phono jack 2 Vrms (50 kilohms) Over 10 kilohms COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT(Y, P

B/CB

, PR/CR) VIDEO OUT Phono jack 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative S VIDEO OUT 4-pin mini DIN Y: 1.0 Vp-p

PHONES Phone jack 12mW 32 ohms

SACD: 2 Hz to 100 kHz (–3 dB ± 1 dB at 50 kHz) CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

CD: 99 dB

Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p

PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)

0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)

75 ohms, sync negative 75 ohms

75 ohms, sync negative 75 ohms terminated

US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

Russian Model

Mexico Model

Hong K ong Model

Korea Model

General

Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz (US, CND, MX)

Power consumption 25 W (AEP, UK, RUS)

Dimensions (approx.) 430 × 113 × 343 mm (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.) 5.3 kg Operating temperat ure 5 °C to 35 ° C Operating humidity 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

Check that you have the following items:

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

•S VIDEO cord (1)

•Remote commander (remote) RMT-D139P (1) (AEP1, AEP3, UK1, RUS)

•Remote commander (remote) RMT-D140A (1) (US, CND, MX, KR)

•Remote commander (remote) RMT-D140E (1) (HK)

•Remote commander (remote) RMT-D140P (1) (AEP2, UK2)

•Size R6 (AA) batteries (2)

Specifications and design are subject to chang e without notice.

•Abbreviation

CND

: Canadian

: Hong Kong

: Korea

: Mexican

RUS

: Russian

220 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (AEP, UK, RUS) 220 V AC, 60 Hz (HK, KR) See page 2 for further information.

26 W (EXCEPT AEP, UK, RUS)

SACD/DVD PLAYER

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To Exposed Metal Parts on Set

LEAKAGE TEST

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

1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA

WT -540A. Follow the manuf acturers' instructions to use these

instruments.

2. A battery-operated A C milliammeter. The Data Precision 245

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a

VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit” indica-

tion is 0.75V, so analog meters must have an accurate low-

voltage scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63T rd are ex-

amples of a passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery

operated digital multimeters that have a 2V A C range are suit-

able. (See Fig. A)

1.5 k

0.15 µF

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

Ω

Earth Ground

AC voltmeter (0.75 V)

WARNING!!

WHEN SERVICING, DO NO T APPR O A CH THE LASER EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DISTANCE OF MORE THAN 25 cm FROM THE SURFACE OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIA GRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page Section Title Page

Service Note ............................................................................ 5

1. GENERAL

Getting Started .............................................................. 1-3

Hookups ........................................................................ 1-4

Playing Discs ................................................................. 1-8

Searching for a Scene................................................... 1-11

Viewing Information About the Disc.............................. 1-13

Sound Adjustments ....................................................... 1-14

Enjoying Movies ............................................................ 1-15

Using Various Additional Functions .............................. 1-17

Settings and Adjustments ............................................. 1-19

Additional Information ................................................... 1-23

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Top Case Removal ........................................................ 2-1

2-2. Tray Panel Assy Removal.............................................. 2-1

2-3. Front Panel Block Assy Removal.................................. 2-1

2-4. FL-125 Board Removal ................................................. 2-1

2-5. FR-182 Board Removal................................................. 2-2

2-6. HP-134 Board Removal ................................................ 2-2

2-7. IF-87 Board Removal .................................................... 2-2

2-8. Front Sub Panel Block Removal ................................... 2-2

2-9. Power Block Removal ................................................... 2-3

2-10. MB-101 Board Removal................................................ 2-3

2-11. AU-230 Board Removal ................................................ 2-3

2-12. RY-13 Board Removal ................................................... 2-3

2-13. VP-57 Board Removal (EXCEPT AEP, UK, Russian) .. 2-4

2-14. EV-14 Board Removal (AEP, UK, Russian) .................. 2-4

2-15. Mechanism Deck Removal............................................ 2-4

2-16. Optical Pick-up Removal............................................... 2-4

2-17. Internal Views ................................................................ 2-5

2-18. Circuit Boards Location ................................................. 2-6

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

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

3-2. RF/Servo Block Diagram............................................... 3-3

3-3. Signal Process Block Diagram...................................... 3-5

3-4. System Control Block Diagram ..................................... 3-7

3-5. Video (1) Block Diagram ............................................... 3-9

3-6. Video (2) Block Diagram ............................................... 3-11

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

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

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

3-10. Interface Control Block Diagram................................... 3-19

3-11. Power (1) Block Diagram .............................................. 3-21

3-12. Power (2) Block Diagram .............................................. 3-23

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram............................................ 4-3

Frame (1) ....................................................................... 4-3

Frame (2) ....................................................................... 4-5

4-2. Pr inted Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ......... 4-7

MB-101 Printed Wiring Board ....................................... 4-7

MB-101 (RF AMP, SERVO) Schematic Diagram.......... 4-11

MB-101 (ARP, SERVO DSP) Schematic Diagram........ 4-13

MB-101 (AV DECODER) Schematic Diagram.............. 4-15

MB-101 (BNR) Schematic Diagram .............................. 4-17

MB-101 (DRIVE) Schematic Diagram .......................... 4-19

MB-101 (SYSTEM CONTROL)

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-21

MB-101 (CLOCK GENERATOR)

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-23

MB-101 (FLASH MEMORY, OTP)

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-25

MB-101 (AUDIO DSP) Schematic Diagram.................. 4-27

MB-101 (2ch/6ch DAC) Schematic Diagram ................ 4-29

MB-101 (H3GA) Schematic Diagram............................ 4-31

MB-101 (SACD DECODER) Schematic Diagram ........ 4-33

MB-101 (DSD DSP) Schematic Diagram ..................... 4-35

MS-81 (LOADING)

Printed Wiring Board and Schematic Diagram............. 4-37

FR-182 Printed Wiring Board........................................ 4-39

FR-182 (FUNCTION SWITCH) Schematic Diagram.... 4-41

AU-230 Printed Wiring Board........................................ 4-43

AU-230 (AUDIO) Schematic Diagram........................... 4-45

AU-230 (DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL)

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-47

HP-134 (HEADPHONE)

Printed Wiring Board and Schematic Diagram............. 4-49

IF-87 Printed Wiring Board ........................................... 4-51

IF-87 (INTERFACE CONTROL) Schematic Diagram... 4-53

FL-125 Printed Wiring Board ........................................ 4-55

FL-125 (IF CON) Schematic Diagram .......................... 4-57

VP-57 Printed Wiring Board.......................................... 4-59

VP-57 (PROGRESSIVE) Schematic Diagram.............. 4-63

VP-57 (VIDEO ENCODER) Schematic Diagram.......... 4-65

VP-57 (I/P CONVERTER) Schematic Diagram............ 4-67

VP-57 (D/A CONVERTER) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-69

VP-57 (VIDEO BUFFER) Schematic Diagram ............. 4-71

RY-13 (RELAY)

Printed Wiring Board and Schematic Diagram............. 4-73

EV-14 Printed Wiring Board .......................................... 4-75

EV-14 (VIDEO ENCODER) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-77

EV-14 (VIDEO BUFFER) Schematic Diagram.............. 4-79

EV-14 (EURO AV) Schematic Diagram ........................ 4-81

HS15S1E Printed Wiring Board

(AEP, UK, HK, KR, RUS)............................................... 4-83

HS15S1E Schematic Diagram

(AEP, UK, HK, KR, RUS)............................................... 4-85

HS15S1U Printed Wiring Board (US, CND, MX) .......... 4-87

HS15S1U Schematic Diagram (US, CND, MX) ............ 4-89

5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. System Control Pin Function

(MB-101 Board IC104) .................................................. 5-1

6. TEST MODE

6-1. General Description ...................................................... 6-1

6-2. Starting Test Mode ........................................................ 6-1

6-3. Syscon Diagnosis.......................................................... 6-1

6-4. Drive Auto Adjustment .................................................. 6-5

6-5. Drive Manual Operation ................................................ 6-7

6-6. Mecha Aging ................................................................. 6-10

6-7. Emergency History ........................................................ 6-10

6-8. Version Information ....................................................... 6-11

6-9. Video Level Adjustment ................................................ 6-11

6-10. IF CON Self Diagnostic Function.................................. 6-11

6-11. Troubleshooting ............................................................. 6-18

7. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

7-1. Power Supply Check ..................................................... 7-1

1. HS15S1E/HS15S1U...................................................... 7-1

7-2. Adjustment of Video System......................................... 7-2

1. Video Level Adjustment ................................................ 7-2

2. Checking S Video Output S-Y....................................... 7-2

3. Checking S Video Output S-C....................................... 7-2

4. Checking Component Video Output Y .......................... 7-2

5. Checking Component Video Output B-Y ...................... 7-3

6. Checking Component Video Output R-Y...................... 7-3

7. Checking RGB Output R ............................................... 7-3

8. Checking RGB Output G............................................... 7-3

9. Checking RGB Output B ............................................... 7-4

7-3. Adjustment Related Parts Arrangement ....................... 7-6

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Section Title Page

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

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

8-1-1. Main Assembly ......................................................... 8-1

8-1-2. Chassis Assembly .................................................... 8-3

8-1-3. Mechanism Deck Assembly ..................................... 8-5

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

• Abbreviation CND : Canadian HK : Hong K ong KR : K orea MX : Mexican RUS : Russian

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SERVICE NOTE

Set

Top Case

(Page 2-1)

IF-87 Board

(Page 2-2)

Optical Pick-Up

(Page 2-4)

Front Sub Panel

Block

(Page 2-2)

Power Block

(Page 2-3)

FL-125 Board

(Page 2-1)

FR-182 Board

(Page 2-2)

HP-134 Board

(Page 2-2 )

Mechanism Deck

(Page 2-4)

Tray Panel Assy

(Page 2-1)

MB-101 Board

(Page 2-3)

AU-230 Board

(Page 2-3)

RY-13 Board

(Page 2-3)

Front Panel Block

Assy

(Page 2-1)

VP-57 Board

(Page 2-4)

EV-14 Board

(Page 2-4)

1. DISASSEMBLY

• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

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2. DISC REMOVAL PROCEDURE

(at POWER OFF)

1) Insert a tapering driver into the aperture of the unit bottom,

and move the lever of chuck cam in the direction of the arrow A. (See Fig. 1)

2) Draw out the tray in the direction of the arrow B, and remov e

a disc. (See Fig. 1)

Aperture

Lever of chuck cam

3) Set the service jig (two flexible flat cables) (J-6090-109-A) as shown in Fig. 3.

1 Flexible flat cable

(27pin) (CN601)

3 Flexible flat cable

(8pin) (CN407)

MB-101 board

2 Connector

(CN101)

Tray

Fig. 1

3. HOW TO SERVICE MB-101 BOARD

1) Remove the top case from the set. (Refer to 2-1)

2) Remove the MB-101 board as shown in Fig. 2.

1 Flexible flat cable

(FMA-003/FMA-004) (CN601)

3 Two screws

(B3)

4 Harness

4 Connector

(CN407)

Fig. 3

4) Set the MB-101 board as shown in Fig. 4.

1 Flexible flat cable

(FIM-001/FIM-002) (CN101)

Fig. 2

3 Two screws (B3)

5 MB-101 board

2 Connector

(CN407)

MB-101 board

Fig. 4

2 Connector

(CN101)

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SECTION 1

GENERAL

DVP-NS900V

This section is extracted from instruction manual (3-070-853-11).

About this Manual

•Instructions in this manual describe the

controls on the remote. Yo u can also use the controls on the player if they h ave the same or similar names as those on the remote.

•The meaning o f the icons used in th is

manual is described below:

Icon Meaning

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

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 available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs

More convenient featur es

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW

SACD

VIDEO CD

Format of discs

Music CD

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

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) label ed with identical reg ion codes.

CD/DVD PLAYER

AC 00V 00Hz

00W

SONY CORPORATION

ALL

Region code

MODEL NO.

DVP–XXXX

NO.

MADE IN JAPAN

0-000-000-00

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 region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

•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 diff erent region code (page 97 ).

•

•A disc recorded in a color system other tha n

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

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

card, heart).

•A disc with paper or stick ers on it.

•A disc that has the adhesive of cellop hane

tape or a sticker still left on it.

Note

Some DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. 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 has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the r ecording 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 plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available . Also, refer to th e instructio ns supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology th at is protected by method claims of certain U.S. pa tents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporat ion, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright pr otection technology must be authorize d by Macrovision Corporatio n, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovis ion 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 di sc to direct sunlight or

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

•After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

•Before playing, clean t he disc with a

cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

•Do not use solvents suc h as benzine,

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

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 multi ple

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 button (13) qj ./> (previous/next) buttons (38) qk SACD indicator

Lights up when the disc is a Su per Audio CD

ql DVD indicator

Lights up when the disc is a DVD

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

Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals (84)

Disc type

MPEG MULTI DMIX P. PCM

Digital

signal (59)

V-PARTPROGRESSIVE

SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 PGM A-B

Current play mode (43)

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

Current title (54)

Lights up when you can change the angle (64)

Current chapter (54)Current audio

Playing time (54)

When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)

Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals (84)

Disc type

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE HOUR

V-PARTPROGRESSIVE

MPEG MULTI

SHUFFLE REPEAT 1

DMIX P. PCM

Digital

BGM A-B

Current play 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)

Disc type*

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

V-PARTPROGRESSIVE

MPEG MULTI

SHUFFLE REPEAT 1

DMIX P. PCM

Digital

PGM A-B

Current play mode (43)

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE HOUR

Current track and index (54)

MIN SEC

Playing time (54)

MIN SEC

Playing time (54)

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

You can turn off the front panel display by:

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

When the front panel display turns off, the FL OFF indica tor lights up on the player.

continued

1-1

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)

, PR)

Remote

1 TV/DVD switch (78)

OPEN/CLOSE button (38)

2 3 LCD (Liquid 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 M ENU button (40) wk CH (ch annel) +/– buttons (78)

The + button has a tactile dot.

wl VOL (vo lume) +/– buttons (78)

The + button has a tactile dot.

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

Guide to the Remote Control LCD Screen

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

Scroll key

LCD contents

The following commands are contained in the LCD. The command s 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)

Operating the LCD and scroll key

Toggle the scroll key up or down to select a command.

Point the remote at the (remo te sensor) on the player and press do wn 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 lis ted above, refer to the pages in pare ntheses.

LCD screen

MULTI/2CH (page 41)

SACD/CD (page 42)

DVE (page 70)

BNR (page 66)

A-B (page 47)

REPEAT (page 46)

Guide to the Control Menu Display

Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu displ ay appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, please refer to the page in parentheses.

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)

Playing time

Icon of selected Control Menu item

Control Menu items

Function name of sel ected Control Menu item

Operation message

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

OFF OFF 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

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 setting.

Total number of chapters or indexes recorded

Playback status

) )

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ENTER RETURN

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

PLAY DVD VIDEO

Selects the title, scene, or track to be play ed.

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music 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.

Type of disc being played back

Current setting

Options

1-2

continued

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

SUBTITLE (page 65 ) Displays the subtitles.

available.

Changes the subtitle language.

ANGLE (page 64) Changes the angle.

SURROUND (page 60) Selects the surround functions.

ADVANCED (page 57) Checks the information (bit rate or layer) on

PARENTAL CONTROL (page

72)

SETUP (page 80) QUICK Setup (page 31)

PROGRAM (page 43) Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the

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

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

the disc while playing a DVD.

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen d isplay, the aspect ratio of the TV, the audio output, and the appropriate speaker settings. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust other various settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

order you want.

order.

repeatedly or one title/chapter/track repeatedly.

A-B REPEAT (page 47) Specifies the parts you want to pl ay 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

(page 70)

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

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

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

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

you find the scene you want quick ly.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display chan ges as follows:

Control Menu display 1

Control Menu display 2

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

Control Menu display off

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

The Control Menu icon indicator lights 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 gree n only when the angles can be changed. The “VIDEO EQUALIZER” indicator lights up in green when any setting other than “ST ANDARD” is selected. The “VIEWER” indicator lights up in green when a bookmark is set.

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 featu res of this player, refer to “Hookups” on page 20.

Notes

• You cannot connect this pl ayer to a TV that does not have a video in put jack.

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

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) batte ries (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 batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.

Notes

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

• Do not drop any foreign o bject into the remote casing, particularly w hen replacing the batteries.

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

malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, rem ove the batteries to avoid possible damage from

battery leakage and corrosion.

Step 3: TV Hookups

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

S-LINK cord

(not supplied)

to video input

to audio input

SACD/DVD Player

to VIDEO OUT 1

Audio/video

cord (supplied)

to AUDIO OUT L/R 1

To S-LINK/CONTROL S IN

When connecting to a wide screen TV

Depending on the disc, the ima ge may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 82.

INPUT

VIDEO

L AUDIO

Power source

To S-LINK (control S)

S-LINK

CONTROL S

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1-3

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 pattern 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 usi ng 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.

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 play ing the disc.

After Step 6

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

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.

Getting Started

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 in sert the batteries into the remote (page 16).

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instructions supplied wit h the components to be connected.

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connection C.

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

TV, projector or AV

amplifier (rece iver)

l : Signal flow

INPUT

S VIDEO

(yellow)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

S 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

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If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images.

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

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audi o input jacks (page 24).

If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

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

If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (rece iver) having

component video input jacks (Y, P

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack s using the component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind 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).

Notes

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

on the TV screen.

• Consumers should note that not all high definit ion television sets are fully compatible with this product and may

cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch t he 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.

Green Blue Red

SACD/DVD player

, PR)

VCR

Connect

directly

Green Blue

Red

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects you will enjoy depend on the co nnections and components you us e.

Select a connection

Select one of the following connections, through .

Connection Components t o be connected

(page 24) TV (stereo)

(page 25) AV amplif ier (receiver) having 5.1ch input jacks

(page 25) AV amplif ier (receiver) having a Dolby

(page 27) Stereo am plifier (receiver)

(page 27) MD deck/DA T deck

(page 29) AV amplif ier (receiver) with a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder

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

* Man ufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are

reserved. ** Manufactured under license from Digita l Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide

patents issues and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Sur round” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

• 4 speakers

(front L and R, rear L and R)

• 6 speakers

(front L and R, center, rear L and R, subwoofe r)

input jack

• 6 speakers

(front L and R, center, rear L and R, subwoofe r)

(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digit al input jack)

• 2 speakers

(front L and R)

(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digit al input jack)

• 3 speakers

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

• 6 speakers

(front L and R, center, rear L and R, subwoofe r)

A D

Digital or DTS** decoder and a digital

Hookups

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/video cord (supplied)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

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

continued

jack) and 4 to 6 speakers

If your AV amplifier (receiver) h as 5.1 channel inputs, use . 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 realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.

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. Yo u can also enjoy Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) sounds, or sur round sounds using various “SURROUND” modes (page 60).

B-2

B-1

Hookups

xRecommended 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 effe cts 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/2 4bit PCM

When using connection , refer to the operating instructions of the receiver (amplifier) for correct speaker

setting location.

Notes

• After you have completed the co nnection, 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 confor ms to the 96kHz sampling frequency, set “48kHz/96kHz

PCM” to “96kHz/24bit” (page 89).

• SACD audio signals are not output fro m the digital jack.

B-2

1-5

continued

SACD/DVD player

B-2

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

oror

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

B-1

Connecting to a stereo amplifier (r eceiver) and 2 speakers/Conne cting to an

MD deck or DAT deck

This connection will use your 2 front speakers connect ed to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R on ly, use . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use . When connecting t o an MD deck or a DAT

C-2

deck, use . In this case, you can also conne ct the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).

xRecommended surround sound effects for the connection only

C-2

C-1

•TVS STANDARD (p age 60)

In connection , you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio cord.

z z

To realize better surround sound effects, make sure tha t your listening position is in between your speakers.

Note

SACD audio signals are not output from the digita l jack.

C-1

Hookups

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Center

l: Signal flow

To enhance the surround sound effects:

• Use high-performance speakers.

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

• Place a subwoofer between the right and left front spea kers.

Subwoofer

AV amplifier (receiver) having

5.1ch inputs or/and a decoder

SACD/DVD player

C-2

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

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

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Front

(L)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

to audio input

(white)

(red)

to audio input

Monaural audio cor d (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

Rear

(L)

C-1

Rear

(R)

continued

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 the surround effects of the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS 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

D-1

Hookups

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

•Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 97)

For correct speaker setting location, please refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver).

Note

SACD audio signals are not output from the digita l jack.

Front

(R)

l: Signal flow

MD deck/DAT deck

1-6

continued

SACD/DVD player

Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord

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

Do not connect the power cord of your pla yer 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.

Hookups

D-2

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied )

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

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Rear

(R)

(L)

l: Signal flow

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

subwoofer.

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Subwoofer

Center

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

Rear* (mono)

D-1

[Speakers]

Front

(L)

Front

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

./>

X/x

POWER

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1 Turn on the TV.

(R)

2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the player. 3 Press POWER on the player and press [/1 on the remote.

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, select “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 80).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc.

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

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

X/x ENTER

continued

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 rati o 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

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

8 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal appears.

SCREEN SETUP

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

MODE:

9 Press X/x to select the item.

Select PROGRESSIVE only if you have made video connection C (page 20) and wish to view progressive video signals.

SCAN

16:9 82

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

STANDARD INTERLACE INTERLACE

RGB

PROGRESSIVE

TV Type You select Page

Interlace format TV (standard TV) I NTERLACE 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

qa Press X/x to select the item, then press ENTER.

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

•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 the audio conn ection you selected in pages 25 to 29 ( through ).

Audio Cord Connection Type You select Page

C-2 D-2

B-2

qd Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selected.

AUDIO OUTPUT L/R

DIGITAL OUTPUT

DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT

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

DOLBY DIGITAL

D-PCM 89

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

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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1-7

qf Press X/x to select the item.

ENTER

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

Audio Cord Conn ection Type You se lect Page

C-2 D-2

B-2

qg Press ENTER.

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

connections and setup operations are compl ete.

•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.

qj Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the size of the rear spe aker appears.

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.

D-PCM 89

DTS (only if the amplif ier (receiver) has a DTS decoder)

SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL: TEST TONE:

SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL: TEST TONE:

FRONT: CENTER: REAR: SUBWOOFER:

OFF

LARGE(REAR)

LARGE

NONE

NONE LARGE SMALL

LARGE LARGE

NONE NONE

ql Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting wh ether or not you have co nnected a subwoofer appears.

SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL: TEST TONE:

To set, press , then .

FRONT: CENTER: REAR: SUBWOOFER:

OFF

ENTER

LARGE LARGE

LARGE(REAR)

NONE NONE

YES

Hookups

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

Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup oper ations are complete.

Note

You can directly start Quick Setup only when you run it for the fir st time. To run Quick Setup a second time, select “QUICK” under “SETUP” i n 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 bel ow for the audio connection you sel ected in pages 25 to 29

B D

( through ). Each of these are the default settings and do not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player . Refer to page 80 for using the Setup Display.

Audio Connection (pages 25 to 29)

No additional settings are needed.

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).

•

Set according to t he connected speakers

D-1

C-1

Item You select Page

DOWNMIX DOLBY SUR ROUND 88

•

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

B-2 C-2 D-2

Item You select Page

DOWNMIX DO LBY SURROUND 88

DIGITAL OUT ON 88

•

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

(page 89)

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

Turn on your TV.

Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.

When using an amplifier (receiver)

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

Press POWER on the player.

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

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Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray.

The player automatically turns on and the power indicator lights up in green.

With the playback side facing down

Press H.

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

After following Step 5

Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. You can play the disc interactively by following the instructions on the menu. DVD VIDEO (page 40), VIDEO CD (page 42).

To turn on the player

Press POWER on the player. The player 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.

To turn off the player

Press [/1 on the remote. The player enters standby mode and the power i ndicator lights up in red. To turn off the player completely, press POWER on the player. While playing 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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Playing Discs

1-8

To use headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack and adjust the headphones’ volum e 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 ou tput off. When no video signal ou tput from the player, the VIDEO OFF indicator lights up on the player.

Note

SACD audio signals are not output from the digita l jack.

Additional operations

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.

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You 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 a s you do not ope n the disc tray, Resume Play works even if the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

(Resume Play)

Notes

• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the pla yer

may not resume playback from exactly the same point.

• The point where you stopped pl aying is cleared

when: — you turn the power off by pressing POWER on

the player.

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

Playing Discs

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To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Press X

Resume play after pause

Go to the next c hapter, 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

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 wh ich contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the MENU button.

REPLAY

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLA Y LI ST” o n a DVD- RW Disc

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

While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.

“RESUME” appears on the front panel display and you can restart the di sc from the point where you stopped t he disc. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available.

Press H.

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

To play from the beginning of the disc, press x

twice, then press H.

Press X/x to select the setting.

•PLAY LIST: plays the titles created

from “ORIGINAL” for editing.

•ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally

recorded.

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 selected type.

Selecting a Playback Area for an SACD Disc

Scroll key

X/x ENTER

DISPLAY

Playing Discs

TOP MENU

Number buttons

Press TOP MENU or MENU.

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

Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to select the item you want to play or change.

Press ENTER.

You can also display the disc’s menu by pressing

TOP MENU or MENU on the player.

C/X/x/c ENTER

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

X/x ENTER

STOP DVD-RW

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

Some SACDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel play back area. You can select the playback area you want to listen to.

Toggle the scroll key up or down so that “MULTI/2CH” appears in the LCD screen.

Press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select “MULTI” for a multi-channel playback area or “2CH” for a 2 channel playback area.

“MULTI” appears in the front panel display

when playing a Multi-channel playback area.

continued

To select a playback area using the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (MULTI/ 2CH), then press ENTER.

Press X/x to select the playback 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

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

While the disc is stopped, toggle the scroll key up or down so that “SACD/CD” appears in the LCD screen.

Press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select “SACD” for an HD layer or “CD” for a CD layer.

When playing the CD layer, “CD” appears in the front panel display.

Notes

• For details about SACD discs, see page 97 (Sup er

Audio CD).

• Each play mode function works only within the

selected layer o r playback area.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

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

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Number buttons

Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

Select the item number you want by pressing X/x or the number buttons.

Press ENTER.

Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.

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

(PBC Playback)

X/x ENTER

ORETURN

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 a nd 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 thi s case, press H.

Various 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 tur n the power off by pressing POWER on the

player.

Creating your own program (Pr ogram Play)

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

PROGRAM

DISPLAY

Number buttons CLEAR

(Program Play, Shuffle

Scroll key

X/x/c ENTER

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Playing Discs

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

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (PROGRAM), then p ress ENTER.

The options for “PROGRAM” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5 OFF OFF SET ON

Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER.

The display for programming ap pears.

“TRACK” is displaye d w hen y ou pla y a VIDEO CD, SACD, or CD.

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TITLE – –

2. TITLE – –

3. TITLE – –

4. TITLE – –

5. TITLE – –

6. TITLE – –

7. TITLE

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

PLAY DVD VIDEO

– – 01 02 03 04 05

Titles or tracks recorded on a disc

T – –

ALL

02 03

04 05

05 06

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 the number buttons 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

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

xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, SACD, or CD

For example, select track “02.” Press X/x or the number buttons 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

Total time of the programmed tracks

– –

– – – –

– –

–

0 3

– –

0:15:30

– –

To program other titles, chapters, or tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5.

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

Press H to start Program Play.

Program Play begins. When the program ends, you can restart

ALL

01 02 03 04 05 06

the same program again by pressing H.

To return to normal play

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

Note

The number of titles, chapters, or tracks displayed are the same as the number of titl es, chapters, or tracks recorded on a disc.

Playing in rand om order (Shuffle Play)

You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing or der.

Scroll key

Playing Discs

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

To change or cancel a program

Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creatin g your own program (Program Play ).”

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.

Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.

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

Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creatin g your own program (Program Play ).”

Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”

Press ENTER.

You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During the Program Play, toggle the scroll k ey 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.

You can select “PROGRAM” directly by pressing PROGRAM.

DISPLAY

CLEAR

Press DISPLAY twice during playback (When playing an SACD/CD, press once).

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTE R.

The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF TITLE CHAPTER

X/x ENTER

PLAY DVD VIDEO

continued

1-10

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 order.

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

•TRACK: shuffles tra cks and plays

them in random order.

xWhen Program Play is set to

“ON”

•ON: shuffles titles or tracks selected

in Program Play and plays them i n random order.

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 Shuffle Play while the player is

stopped. After selecting the “SH UFFLE” option, press H. Shuffle Play starts.

You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote to select Shuffle Play. Togg le 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.

Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER.

The “A-B REPEAT” setting display appears.

A-B REPEAT

During playback, when you find the starting point (poin t A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press ENTER.

The starting point (point A) is set.

A-B REPEAT

Set point B with .

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.

Set point A with

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 4 : 3 0

ENTER

CHAPTER

A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55

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

To return to normal play

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

TIME

PLAY DVD VIDEO

TIME

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 Shuffl e or Program Play modes.

Scroll key

X/x

DISPLAY

CLEAR

Press DISPLAY twice during playback (when playing an SACD/CD, press once).

The Control Menu appears.

Select then press ENTER.

The options for “REPEAT” appear.

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER

(

) )

ENTER

REPEAT) using X/x,

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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 scro ll 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 Program Play are canceled.

• A-B Repeat Play does not work for title s containing

still pictures on a DVD-RW in VR mode.

Press X/x to select the item.

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

•DISC: repeats all of the titles.

•TITLE: repeats the current title on a

disc.

•CHAPTER: repeats the current

chapter.

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.

Press ENTER.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in St ep 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

You can set Repeat Play while the player is

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

You can use the LCD and scroll key on the remote to select Repeat Play. Toggle the scroll key up o r down so that “REPEAT” appears in the LCD screen. Then press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select an option.

Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc

Slow-motion Play, Freeze Fram e)

You can quickly locate a particul ar point on a disc by monitoring the pictur e or playing back slowly.

Note

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

Locating a point quickly (Search)

During playback, keep pressin g to locate a point in the playback direction or keep pressing to locat e a point in the opposite direction. When you find the point you want, release the button to return to normal playback speed.

(Search, Scan,

JOG Click

shuttle

JOG

Click shuttle

Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play)

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

Scroll key

X/x

DISPLAY

CLEAR

Press DISPLAY twice during playback (when playing an SACD/CD, press once).

The Control Menu appears.

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

ENTER

PLAY DVD VIDEO

continued

Using the Click shuttle (Shuttle mode)

Turn the click shuttle. The playback speed changes depending on the turnin g direction and degree of rot ation 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 quickly, the playback speed goes to “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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Playing Discs

Searching for a Scene

1-11

During pause mode (VIDEO CD only)

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

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)

Press JOG.

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

Turn the click shuttle.

Depending on the turning speed, playback goes to frame-by-frame playback in the direction that the click shuttle is turned. Turn the click shuttle clockwise to go forward, 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

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 pre ss JOG on the player, the indicator turns off.

Notes

• The “JOG” indicator in the LCD on the rem ote

shows the current state of th e click shuttle. For example, even if the JOG indicator on the player is lit, the click shuttle on the remote retu rns to Shuttle mode when “JOG” disappears from the LCD screen.

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

seconds after pressing JO G, it returns to shuttle mode on the remote. On the player, it stays in jog mode.

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 sc ene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number. Or, you can search for a sc ene using the time code (Time search).

X/x

DISPLAY

Number buttons

CLEAR SEARCH MODE

Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select the search method.

ENTER

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 indicates 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

Press ENTER.

“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”

)

1 2 ( 2 7

(

)

3 4

– – T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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 pressing CLEAR, then select another numbe r.

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)

In Step 2, select (TIME/ TEXT) or (TIME/MEMO).

“T

” (playing time of the

**:**:**

current title) is selected.

Press ENTER.

” changes to “T --:--:--.”

“T

**:**:**

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 repeatedly.

When the Control Menu display is turne d off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW) or track (SACD/CD) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER.

You can display the first scene of ti tles, chapters, or tracks recorded on the disc on a scr een divided into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by sele cting one of the scenes. For details, see below.

Notes

• The title, chapter or track number displayed is the

same number recorded on the disc.

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

in VR mode.

Searching for a Scene

Searching by Scene

You can divide the screen into 9 subsc reens and find the desired scene quic kly.

DISPLAY

CLEAR

Press DISPLAY twice during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (VIEWER), then press ENTER.

The options for “VIEWER” appear.

Press X/x to select the item.

Refer to the explanati ons given for each item in the following sections.

•TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO

only)

•CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD

VIDEO only)

•BOOKMARK

(VIEWER)

BOOKMARK

C/X/x/c

ENTER O RETURN

•TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD

only)

•STROBE PLAYBACK

•ANGLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO

only)

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 title, chapter, 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.

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.

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

V is displayed at the bottom right. To display the additional titles, chapt ers, or tracks, select the bottom right scene (the position 9) and press x. To return to the previous scen e, select the top left scene (the position 1) and press X.

Setting and selecting a favorite scene (Bookmark)

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

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

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 usin g C/X/x/c, then press ENTER.

To reset the bookmark

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

To reset all the bo okmarks for the player

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

(page 86).

The number of the bookmark you selected is

displayed on the front panel display.

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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, bookmarks 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 memory.

Dividing a scene into 9 sections

(STROBE PLAYBACK)

You can display 9 consecutive 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.

Searching for a Scene

Displaying different angles simultaneously

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, 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.

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

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 using the front panel display (page 9).

Scroll key

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 VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,

the scene number and the playing time are displayed.

The playing time and remaining time of the cur rent chapter, title, track, sce ne, or disc will also appear on your TV screen. See the following section “Ch ecking the Playing Time and Remaining Time” for instructions on how to read this information .

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 dis c being played and the playing mode, the above mentioned disc information may not be displayed.

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time

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. Al so, you can check the Disc Memo or DVD/SACD/CD text recorded on the disc.

Scroll key

Viewing Information About the Disc

Toggle the scroll key up or down so that “TIME/TEXT” appears in the LCD screen.

Press down on the scroll key repeatedly.

Each time you press down on the scroll key, the display changes as shown in the following charts.

Press down on the scroll key repeatedly to change the time information.

The display and the kinds of time that you can change depend on the 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 turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

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

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

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 pane l display.

Notes

• The player can only display the first level of the

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

• Depending upon the disc, the text may not be

displayed.

Checking the Play Information

(ADVANCED)

You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. While playing a disc, an approxi mate bit rate of the playback picture is always displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the au dio as kbps (kilo bit per second).

X/x ENTER

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu is displaye d.

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

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.

PLAY DVD VIDEO

BIT RATE

384

kbps Mbps

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Time information

Toggle the scroll key up or down so that “TIME/TEXT” appears in the LCD screen.

Press ENTER.

PLAY DVD VIDEO

continued

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

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

BIT RATE

Bit rate refers to the amount of video/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 does not always mean that you can get higher quality pictures or sounds.

LAYER

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

384

Appears when the DVD has dual layers

kbps Mbps

Audio

Video

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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 playing the DVD VIDEO. When the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, 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.

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu is displayed.

Press X/x to select (AUDIO), then ENTER.

The options for “AUDIO” appear.

Scroll key

X/x ENTER

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

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

FRENCH

Press X/x to select the desired audio signal.

xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, th ey indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List” on page 102 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.

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

sound

•1/L: The sound of the left channel

(monaural)

•2/R: The sound of t he right channel

(monaural)

Press ENTER.

PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

LRC

LFE

LS RS

(main sound)

: The standard stereo

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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 scroll key up or down so that “AUDIO” appears in the LCD screen. Then press down on the scroll key repe atedly 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 information 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.

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T 1: ENGLISH

Currently playing program format**

* “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:

) )

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Current audio format*

PLAY DVD VIDEO

PROGRAM FORMAT

DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

LRC

LFE

LS RS

For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:

Rear component 2

DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 . 1

Front component 2+ Center component 1

**The letters in the program format display

mean the following sound compo nent:

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

component of the Dolby Surroun d processed signal and the Dolby Digital signal

LFE: Low Frequency Effect signal

LFE (Low Frequency Effect) component 1

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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

•Dolby Digital 5.1ch

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

•DTS

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

When the signal contains rear signal components

such as “LS”, “RS”, or “S”, the surround effect is enhanced (page 60).

PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

LRC

LFE

LS RS

PROGRAM FORMAT DTS 3/2.1

LRC

LFE

LS RS

SURROUND Mode Settings

You can enjoy surround sounds whil e playing discs including Dol by Digital and DTS DVDs, even if you have only 2 or 4 speakers. Select the surround mo de that best suits your speaker setup.

Scroll key

X/x

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

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

ENTER

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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 these modes. )

•NORMAL SURROUND

•ENHANCED SURROUND

•VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

•VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

•VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION

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.

For 2 speaker setups

When you connect only 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. Select one of the following modes:

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 D IGITAL” and “DTS” are set to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP”(page 89).

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 distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

TVS WIDE

Uses sound imaging t o create virtual r ear speakers from the sound of the front sp eakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown 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.

TVS NIGHT

Large sounds, such as explosions, are compressed, but the quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you don’t want to disturb other people but still want to hear the dialog and enjoy the surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE.”

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TVS STANDARD

Uses sound imaging to create virtual rea r speakers from the sound of the front sp eakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate sp eakers and retain the sound quality.

L : Front speaker (left) R : Front sp eaker (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)

B-1

with the connection (page 25). You can experience Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) sounds or Digital Cinema S ound (DCS). DCS uses sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position or create entire 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 audio signals is decoded with the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder to create surroun d effects. The rear speakers will emit identical monaural sounds. If you are usin g a center speaker, the appropriate sounds for the center speaker will be delivered.

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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 viewing angl e. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the vi ew 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.

DISPLAY

Number buttons

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (ANGLE).

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

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

)

( 9

Scroll key

X/x ENTER

PLAY

DVD VIDEO

L R

RSLS

ENHANCED SURROUND

Provides a greater sense of presence from a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) so urce with a monaural rear channel signal. Prod uces a stereo like effect in the rear channels.

VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

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

REAR

LS RS

SIDE

VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

Uses sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers from a single pair of actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers a re 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 (page 91).

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

Select the angle number using the number buttons or X/x, then press ENTER.

PLAY

DVD VIDEO

The angle changes to the selected angl e.

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 re mote to select an angle. Toggle the scrol l key up or down so that “ANGLE” appears in the LCD screen. Then press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select an angle.

You can display all the angles recorded on the disc on the same screen, and start playback directly in continuous mode from the chosen angle. The angles are displayed on a screen div ided into 9 sections. For details, see page 52.

Note

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

REAR

LS RS

SIDE

VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION

Uses sound imaging to create an array o f virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates f ive sets of virt ual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angl e of elevation. The effect differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear speakers (page 91).

REAR

LS RS

SIDE

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

: Virtual speaker

Displaying the Subtitles

If subtitles are rec orded on the discs, you can turn the subtitles on an d off whenever you want while playing. If m ultilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitl e 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

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

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

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 repeatedly to select one of the surround sounds.

Notes

• To enjoy the multichannel a udio through the 5.1CH

OUTPUT jacks, correctly set each speaker position and distance. For details on se tting each speaker, see page 91.

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

moment.

• When the playing signal does not cont ain a signal for

the rear speakers (page 59), the 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 center speaker.

• When you select one of the surroun d modes, turn off

the surround setting of the connected 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 betwee n

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 respon d 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 speake rs but it will not have the TVS effect .

Press X/x to select the setting.

xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO

Select the language. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varie s. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List” on page 102 to see which language the code rep resents.

xWhen playing a DVD-RW

Select “ON.”

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. Tog gle 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 even if multi lingual subtitles are recorded on it.

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Adjusting the Picture

(BNR)

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

Press DISPLAY twice during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

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

Scroll key

X/x ENTER

PLAY

DVD VIDEO

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” more

than 1.

•3: reduces the “block noise” more

than 2.

Press ENTER.

The disc plays with the setting you selected.

To cancel the “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 select a level.

Notes

• If the outlines of the images on your screen should

become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene b eing played, the

“BNR” effect may be hard to discern.

Adjusting the Playback

(VIDEO EQUALIZER)

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 o f the picture (color, bright ness, etc.).

VIDEO EQ

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X/x/C/c ENTER

ORETURN

Press VIDEO EQ.

“STANDARD” appears on the TV screen.

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: enhance s details in dark

areas by increasing the black level.

•CINEMA 2: White colors become

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

•MEMORY: adjusts the picture in

greater detail.

When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or

“CINEMA 2” is recommended.

You can also select “VIDEO E QUALIZER” from

the Control Menu.

Adjusting the picture items in “MEMORY”

You can adjust each element of the picture individually.

•PICTURE: changes the contras t

•BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall

brightness

•COLOR: makes the colors deeper or lighter

•HUE: changes the color balance

•GAMMA: adjusts washed out or darkened

areas of an image

Press VIDEO EQ repeatedly to select “MEMORY” and press ENTER.

The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.

0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PICTURE

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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.

Repeat Step 2 to adjust “BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and “HUE.”

The Video Equalizer display appear s. 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

+1 –3

–1

PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE

GAMMA

To turn off the Video Equalizer display

Press O RETURN.

To reset the picture items to th e default values,

press c after Step 3 to select “RESET” and press ENTER.

When “PLAYBACK MEMORY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON,” the player will save a single setting for up to 200 individual discs. (This does not apply to DVD-RWs in VR mode.)

Adjusting the brightness of selected areas (Gamma Correction)

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

Example: You are watching a movie 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” adjustment enables you to gradually increase the br ightness of only the darkest areas of t he image without sacrificing the definition of the entire image.

After Step 3 of “Adjusting the picture items in MEMORY,” press X/x to select “GAMMA,” and press ENTER.

The “GAMMA” adjustment displa y appears.

1: ENGLISH OFF

50 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH 100

RESET

32 64 96 128 160 192 224

Current Gamma setup value

Press X/x to select areas of an image.

The upper region adjusts the dar k areas and the lower region adjusts the light areas.

32 64 120 128 160 192 224

Lighten

1: ENGLISH OFF

50 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH 100

RESET

Gamma value and the position of the bar change in accordance with your adjustment.

Dark areas

Selected areas of an image

Light areas

Press C/c to adjust the brightness level of the area that you selected.

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

1: ENGLISH OFF

50 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH 100

RESET

Darken

Repeat Steps 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

32 64 96 128 160 192 224

and straight as possible , as shown below.

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 altered, do not gi ve 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.

Press ENTER.

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

To reset only the gamma value to the default setting

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

You can move the gamma adjustment display

horizontally by pressing ./>.

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

35 64 105 128 150 159 174

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Enhancing the Playback

(DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER)

Picture

The Digital Video Enhancer funct ion 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.

Scroll key

X/x

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY twice during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

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

ENTER

PLAY

DVD VIDEO

Press X/x to select a level.

As the value increases, the outlines of images on your TV screen will become crisper.

•1: enhances the ou tline.

•2: enhances the ou tline more than 1.

•3: enhances the ou tline more than 2.

•SOFT: softens the image (DVD

VIDEO/DVD-RW only).

Press ENTER.

The disc plays with the setting you selected.

To cancel the “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 select a level.

Note

Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD disc or the scene being played, noise found in the disc may become more apparent. If this happens , it is recommended that you use the BNR function (page 66) with the DVE function. If the condition still does not improve, reduce the Digital Video Enhancer level, or select “SOFT” (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) in Step 3 above.

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 characters on the disc. The Disc Memo can be anything you like, such as a title, musician’s name, category, or date of purchase.

Scroll key

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DISPLAY

CLEAR

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

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

C/X/x/c

ENTER Click shuttle

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Press x to select “DISC MEMO INPUT t” and press ENTER.

The “DISC MEMO INPUT” display appears.

DISC MEMO INPUT

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

SAVE

Select a character by pressing C/ X/x/c or turning the click shuttle.

The selected character changes the color.

Press ENTER.

DISC MEMO INPUT

B ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX

YZ 0123456789<>+–✽ /=? _@

SAVE

Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to inpu t other characters.

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.

Using Various Additional Functions

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

To erase a character

Press . or > to move the cursor to the character you want to erase.

Press CLEAR.

To insert or overwrite a character

Press . or > to move the cursor to the character you want to insert or correct.

Select a correct character by pressing C/ X/x/c or turning the click shu ttle.

To insert the character, press ENTER. To overwrite, do not press ENTER but move the cursor by pressing . 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 press down on th e scroll key repeatedly until the Disc Memo appears at the bottom of the screen.

Notes

• During playback, do not turn off the player by

pressing POWER on the player. Do ing 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 ind icator lights up in red and the player enters standby mode, press POWER on the player.

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

player store over 200 discs in memory, each new Disc Memo erases the oldest Disc Memo from those first stored.

Locking Discs

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)

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

•Custom Parental Control

You can set the playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs.

•Parental Control

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

such as the age of the users. The same password is used for both Parent al Control and Custom Parent al Control.

Custom Parental Control

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

C/X/x ENTER

DISPLAY

Number buttons

Insert the disc you want to lock.

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

O RETURN

Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

Press X/x to select “ON t,” then press ENTER.

xIf you have not entered a password

The display for registering a n ew password appears.

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 for confirming the password appears.

xWhen you have already registered a passwo rd

The display for entering the passw ord appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

STOP DVD VIDEO

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Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

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

To turn off the Custom Parental Control function

Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.”

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

Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set

Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

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

ENTER

and press

Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player is ready for playback.

If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit

number “199703” using the number but tons when the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asks

you for your password, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.

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Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs ca n 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.

DISPLAY

Number buttons

Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

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1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ON PLAYER PASSWORD OFF

X/x/C ENTER

O RETURN

STOP DVD VIDEO

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 usin g the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears.

xWhen you have already registered a passwo rd

The display for entering the passw ord appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password by using the number button s, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

ENTER

USA

Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then press ENTER.

The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD:

Press X/x to select a geographic area a s the playback limitatio n 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.

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

The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

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.

OTHERS

8: 7: 6: 5:

4: PG13

NC17

OFF

OFF USA USA

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 8.

To play a disc for which Parental Control is set

Insert the disc and press H. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears.

Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback.

If you forget your password, remove the disc and

repeat Steps 1 to 3 of “Pa rental Control (limiting playback by children).” When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password in Step 4, replace the disc in the player and pres s H. When the “PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears, enter your new password.

Notes

• When you play DVD VIDEOs whic h do not have the

Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may be asked

to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the

level returns to the original level.

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Area Code

Standard Code

Argentina 2044

Australia 2047

Austria 2046

Belgium 2057

Brazil 2070

Canada 2079

Chile 2090

China 2092

Denmark 2115

Finland 2165

France 21 74

Germany 2109

Hong Kong 2219

India 2248

Indonesia 2238

Italy 2254

Japan 2276

number

Standard C ode

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

number

Changing the password

Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

Press X/x to select “PASSWORD t,” then press ENTER.

The display for entering the passw ord appears.

Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

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 the 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.

Operation Sound Effects

(Sound Feedback)

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

Operation Operation sound

Power is turned on One beep

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 Th ree beeps

Setting Sound Feedback

POWER

Power indicator

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.

Press and hold X on the player for more than two seconds.

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

[/1

To turn off the Sound Feedback function

When there is no disc in the player, press and

on the player for more than two

hold seconds. You will hear two beeps and the Sound Feedback f unction is turn ed off.

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

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 appropriate code number again.

Controlling TVs with the remote

TV/DVD switch

Number buttons

Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

While holding down [/1, press down on the scroll key.

“TV P-1” appears in the LCD screen.

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a langua ge 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 t he disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work.

How to use the Setup Display

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY when the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (SETUP), then press ENTER.

The options for “SETUP” appear.

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: :

QUICK

CUSTOM RESET QUICK

[/1

LCD screen Scroll key

CH +/–

VOL +/– ENTER WIDE MODE

TV/VIDEO

X/x

ENTER

STOP DVD VIDEO

Release [/1.

Toggle the scroll key up or do wn to select your TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table below).

Press down on the scroll key.

The manufacturer’s code flashes and t he remote is set.

Code numbers of c ontrollable TVs

If more than one code number i s listed, try entering them one at a time until you 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

Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,” then press ENTER.

The Setup Display appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: “LANGUAGE SETUP,”

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

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

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:

number

4,12,13, 17

Setup items

Manufacturer Code

Panasonic 6,19

Philco 3,4

Philips 8,21

Pioneer 16

Portland 3

Quasar 6,18

Radio Shack 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

number

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

STANDARD INTERLACE

4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9

INTERLACE

AUTO

Options

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 channel of th e TV

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

TV/DVD switch

Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

While holding down [/1, press down on the scroll key.

“AV P-90” appears in the LCD screen.

Release [/1.

Select a setting using X/x, then press 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

[/1

LCD screen Scroll key

VOL +/–

Selected setting

16:9

JACKET PICTURE

STANDARD INTERLACE

To turn off the Setup Display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off.

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

If you select “RESET” in Step 3, you can reset all of the “SETUP” settings on pag e 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.

Toggle the scroll key up or down to select your AV amplifier (receiver’s) manufacturer’s code (see the table below).

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 until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver). If you do not connect an AV amplif ier (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 explained 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

Controlling the AV amplifiers (receivers)

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

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

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

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

xOSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen . Select the language from the displayed list.

xMENU (DVD VIDEO only)

You can select the desired language f or the disc’s menu.

xAUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of t he sound track. Select the language from the displayed list. When you select “ORIGINAL,” the languag e given priority in the disc is selected.

xSUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)

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

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

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Settings and Adjustments

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SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE STARTUP SCREEN: STANDARD COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE

MODE: AUTO

If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”

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

language code from “Language Code List” (page 102) using the number buttons.

Note

When you select a language th at is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically select ed (except for the “OSD”).

Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP)

Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.

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

xTV TYPE

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected 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. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

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

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

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9

Note

Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automaticall y 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 leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you 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 background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing an SACD/CD.

JACKET PICTURE

PICTURE MEMORY

The jacket picture (still picture) appears in the background, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the “GRAPHICS” picture appears.

Your favorite picture appears in the background. To store a scen e in memory, see “Storing a picture in memory” below.

GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the

BLUE T he background color is blue. BLACK The background colo r is black.

player appears in the background.

xSTARTUP SCREEN

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

STANDARD

PICTURE MEMORY

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

Your favorite picture appears in the startup screen. T o store a scene in memor y, see “Storing a picture in memory” below.

Storing a picture in memory

The player can store one scene in memory for both the background and sta rtup screen. During playback, when you find a scene to be stored in memory, press PICTURE MEMORY. The picture is stored in m emory.

PICTURE MEMORY

Note

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

xCOMPONENT 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.

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Settings and Adjustments

INTERLACE This outputs the signal in

PROGRESSIVE This outputs the signal in

When the player outputs a Prog ressive video signal, “PROGRESSIVE” appears in the front panel display.

Note

If you select “PROGRESSIVE” when you connect the player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format (480p), the image qualit y will deteriorate. 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” when you can see the TV screen correctly, and reset COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch to SELECTABLE.

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

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

When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “COMPONENT OUT”

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 video 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 frames per second. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in PROGRESSIVE mode (60 frames per second), the progressive video si gnal needs to be converted to match the type of DVD

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

AUTO This will automatically detect if

VIDEO This will set the conversion

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, sections of some types of images may appe ar unnatural due to the co nversion process when output through the COMPONENT 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 are playing Film based or Video based software and convert the signal to th e appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position.

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

Progressive conversion methods of Film based and Video based software

This player converts video based software and film based software in the following manner.

Video based software conversion

Video shows an image by alternately displaying every other l ine 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 scanning lines to appear across the image. Furthermore, since only half of the image is shown at once, the amount of information contain ed in an image is limited.

The Progressive format displays 60 entire frames per seconds. The player accomplishes this by converting each field into a frame by using either a field-based conversion method or a frame-based conversion method. The appropriate method is automatically selected by the player according to the movement 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 screen is rapid, the field-based conversion method 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.

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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 t he frame as a field, thus reducing information level and the clarity of the film image.

This player solves this problem by 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 th at the 24 frames per second are increased to 60 frames per second, which is the speed at which Progressive video sig nals are shown.

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.

Interlace pictures

Converted progressive pictures

Settings and Adjustments

Custom Settings

(CUSTOM

SETUP)

Use this to set up playback related and other settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on u sing 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:

OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

OFF OFF

xAUTO PLAY

Selects the Auto Play setting when you turn on the player.

OFF Does not use “TIMER,”

TIMER Starts playing when the player is

DEMO1 Starts playing the fi rst

DEMO2 Starts playing the second

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

turned on. The player 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 automatical ly.

xDIMMER

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

BRIGHT

DARK AUTO DARK

AUTO OFF

OFF

key on the remote, you can turn on/off the front pane l display regardless the “DIMMER” setting (except 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 the front panel display.

By using the FL OFF button on the player or scroll

xPAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the picture in p ause mode.

AUTO The picture, including subjects

FRAME The picture, including subjects

that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Nor mally select this position.

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

xPLAYBACK MEMORY (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only)

The player can store the “SUBTITLE” and other settings of each disc for u p 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.

The following settings are stored in memory by the Playback Me mory function.

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

∗ DVD VIDEO only

Notes

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

When you store the setting of disc number 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 may cancel the settings. When you turn off the player, press x first to stop playback and then pre ss [/1 on the remote. After the power indicator lights up in red and the player enters standby mode, press POWER on the player.

xTRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)

Gives the sound track which contains th e highest number of channels pr iority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Di gital format) are recorded.

OFF AUTO

Notes

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

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

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

the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order.

No priority given.

Priority given.

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.

xCD DIRECT

Eliminates the use of unnecessary circuits 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

OFF

Note

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

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

Eliminates the use of unnecessary circuits needed to play CDs.

Settings and Adjustments

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

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

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on u sing 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:

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 attenuatio n.

Normally, select this position.

ON Reduces the audi o output level so that

no sound distortion occurs. Select this when the play back sound from the speakers is distorted.

AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume 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

DOLBY SURROUND

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

Notes

• There may be little effect by changing the digital

filter depending on discs or playback environmen t.

• 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

Provides a wide frequen cy range and spatial feeling.

sound.

DOLBY SURROUND

NORMAL Selec t this when the player is

Select this when the pl ayer is connected to an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). The output signals which reproduce the Dolby Surround effect are downmixed to 2 channels.

connected to an audio component that does not conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). All of the output signals are downmixed to 2 channels without the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect.

xDIGITAL OUT

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

Normally select this position. When yo u select “ON,” set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM.” For details on setting these items, see “Setting the digital output signal.”

OFF T he player does not output the audio

signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. The influence of the digital circui t upon the analog circuit is minimal.

Note

SACD audio signals are not output from the digita l jack.

Setting the digital output signal

Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect the following component using an optical or a coax ial digital cord via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. — Amplifier (receiver) with digital input

jack

— Amplifier (receiver) with a built-in DTS or

DOLBY DIGITAL decoder

— MD or DAT deck

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

AUDIO SETUP

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

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

OFF

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

ON D-PCM D-PCM

48kHz/16bit

xDOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVDRW only)

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

D-PCM Select this when the player is

DOLBY DIGITAL

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 “AU DIO SETUP” (page 88).

Select this when the player is connected to an a udio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. If the player is connected to an audio component lacki ng a builtin Dolby Digital decoder, do not set this. Otherwise, when you play the Dolby Digital sound track, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the sp eakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

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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 Sele ct this when the player is

DTS Select this when the play er is

connected to an audio component lacki ng a built-in DTS decoder. If you play DTS audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.

connected to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. If the player is connected to an audio component lacki ng a built-in DTS decoder, do not set this. Otherwise, when you play the DTS sound track, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears 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.

48kHz/16bit

96kHz/24bit Al l types of signals including

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

96kHz/24bit are output in the ir original format. However, if the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purposes, the sig nal is only output as 48kHz/16b it. If a receiver (amplifier) which cannot accept 96kHz is connected to the player, do not set this. Otherwise, a loud nois e may come out from the speakers.

Notes

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

SETUP” to “96kHz/24bit,” the sampling frequency is converted to 48kHz/16bit when a “SURROUND” 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 their original sampling frequency level.

Settings for the 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 balance of the speakers to the same level. This setting is effective when connecting the speaker with 5.1 CH OUTPUT jacks (page

25).

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

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

LARGE Nor mally select this position. SMALL When the sound cracks or th e

SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL: TEST TONE:

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

FRONT: CENTER: REAR: SUBWOOFER:

OFF

LARGE LARGE

LARGE(REAR

YES

•CENTER

NONE If you do not connect a center speaker,

select this.

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

surround sound effects are difficul t to hear, select this. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the bass frequencies of the cen ter speaker from other speakers.

•REAR

NONE

If you do not connect rea r speakers, select this.

LARGE (REAR/SIDE): Normally select this

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

SMALL (REAR/SIDE): When the sound

cracks or the surround sound effects are difficult to hea r, select this. Select either of these according to the

)

rear speaker’s position*. This activates the b ass redirection circuitry and outputs the bass frequencies of the rear speaker from other speakers.

∗ Rear speaker position

Correctly specify the location of the rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect.

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

speakers corresponds to section A below.

• Set to the “REAR,” if th e location of the rear

speakers corresponds to section B below.

Settings and Adjustments

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

60). These settings do n ot affect the SACD Multi audio signals.

•SUBWOOFER

NONE If you do not connect a su bwoofer,

select this. This ac tivates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the front speakers as long as the front speaker si ze is set to “LARGE.”

YES If you connect a subwoofer, select this

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

Notes

• The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at

120 Hz.

• If your speakers are too small to reproduce low bass

frequencies, please set all speake r settings to “SMALL” and utilize a subwoofer for low frequency sound.

• Even if there are fewer than 6 speakers connected,

the player distributes the a udio signal components to the front speakers.

xDISTANCE

You can set distance from the listening position to your speaker s. 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 center 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 you move the speakers. The default adjustments are in parentheses.

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 fro m 4 to 50 feet (1.2 to 15.2 meters)

Center speaker 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 distance 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 mete r) increments.

Notes

• If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed at

an equal distance from your listening 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 Mult i 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 o f 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 amplifie r’s (receiver’s) volume control.

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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 emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjusting balance or level. When you select one of the “SPEAKER SETUP” items, the test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneously.

Adjusting the speaker volume and level

Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup Display.

Select “TEST TONE” and set to “ON.”

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

From your listening position, select “BALANCE” or “LEVEL” and adjust the value of “BALANCE” using C/c and “LEVEL” using X/x.

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

Select “TEST TONE” and set to “OFF” to turn off the test tone.

Notes

• When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts

off for a moment.

• The test tone signals are not output from th e 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 h elp remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Power

The power is not turned on.

, Check that the power c ord is connected

securely.

Picture

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 (or

VIDEO OFF) (page 37).

, You have selected “PRO GRESSIVE” in

“COMPONENT OUT” even though your TV

cannot accept the signal in p rogressive format.

In this case, set the COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT/SCAN SELECT switch on the back

panel of the player to INTERL ACE. Then set

“COMPONENT OUT” to “INTERLACE”

after you can see the TV screen correctly, and

reset COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN

SELECT switch to SELECTABLE.

Picture noise appears.

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

through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-

protection signal applied to some DVD

programs could affect picture quality. If you

still experience problem s even when you

connect your player directly to your TV,

please try connecting your playe r 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 IN TERLACE. 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, set “COMPONENT OUT” to

“INTERLACE.”

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 fixed on your

DVD.

Sound

There is no sound.

, The connecting cord is no t connected securely. , The connecting cord i s damaged. , The player is connecte d to the wrong input

jack on the amplifier (re ceiver) (page 25, 27,

29).

, The amplifier (rece iver) input is not correctly

set.

, The player is in pau se mode or in Slow-motion

Play mode.

, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse

mode.

, If the audio signal doe s not come through the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jack, check the audio settings (page 89).

, SACD audio signals are not output from the

digital jack.

Sound is noisy.

, The disc is dirty or flawed.

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“ON” (page 88).

The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playin g a Dolby Digital, or DTS sound track.

, Check the speaker connec tions and setting

(page 25, 31, 89)

, Depending on the DVD, th e output signal may

not be the entire 5.1 channels. It may be

monaural or stereo even if the sound tra ck is

recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.

The sound comes from the center speaker only.

, Depending on the disc, th e 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 obstacl es between the remote and

the player.

, The distance between the remote and the

player is too far.

, The remote is not point ed at the remote sensor

on the player.

, The batteries in th e remote are weak.

The disc does not play.

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

Insert the disc with the playback side facing

down on the disc tray.

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

6).

, The region code on the DVD does not match

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the play er.

Remove the disc and leave the player turned

on for about half an hour. Turn on the powe r

again before playing the disc (page 3).

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

CD-Rs, or CD-RWs that are not fina lized.

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 funct ions 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 play back function. , “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is se t

to “TIMER” (page 86).

Playback stops automatically.

, Some discs may contain an aut o pause signal.

While playing such a disc , the player stops

playback at the auto pause 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 m ay not be able to

do some of the operations above. See the

operating manual tha t comes with the disc.

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Additional Information

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).

, Multilingua l tracks are not recorded on the

DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the

language for the sound track.

The subtitle language cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

scroll key on the remote (page 40).

, Multilingua l subtitles are not recorded on the

DVD being played.

The DVD

prohibits

subtitles.

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.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

scroll key on the remote (page 40).

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

being played. The angle can only be changed

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 electricity, etc., causes the player

to operate abnormally, press POWER on the

player to turn the player off and then on ag ain.

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

, The self-diagnosis function was activated.

(See the table on page 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.

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the display)

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

C:13:00

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 the selfdiagnosis function. , Contact your neares t Sony

dealer or local authorized

Sony service faci lity and

give the 5-characte r

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 de veloped to enjoy surround in a home us ing 4 or more speakers. It simulates the sound of a movie editing studio instead of the usual concert hall so that you can enjoy the surround sound of a movie theater in the comfort of yo ur own home.

Dolby Digital (page 25, 89)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear 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 re alized because all of the channel data are recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is di gital.

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 29)

Audio signal processing technology th at Dolby Laboratories deve loped for surround sound. When the input signal cont ains a surround component, the Pro Lo gic process outputs the front, center and rear signals. The rear channel is monaural.

Additional Information

Nothing is displayed on the front panel display.

Turn on the front panel displa y using the FL

OFF button or scroll key, or set “DIMMER” to

any setting other than “OFF.”

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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 rear 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 because all channel data processi ng is digital.

DVD VIDEO (page 6)

A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its d iameter 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 CD. The data capacity of a double-layer and single-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 M PEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The pictur e data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of i ts original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that c hanges the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dol by Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advance d functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD.

DVD-RW (page 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 Vi deo mode. VR (Video Recording) mode enables various programming and editing fun ctions, some of which are limited in the case of Video mode. 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 disp lay 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 single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field show s the even numbered lines of an image, an d the odd numbered field shows the 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 t he age of the user and the limitation level in each co untry. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, or playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are ski pped or replaced with other scenes, etc.

Progressive format (page 84)

Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 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 protect the copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DV D player or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the player as well as on the disc packaging. The player can play the discs that m atch its region code. The player can also play discs wi th the

ALL

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

Scene (page 9)

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

Super Audio CD (SACD) (page 6)

An SACD disc can reproduce sounds that are extremely faithful to the original sound b y use of DSD (Direct Stream Digital) technology. This technology utilizes a sampling frequency of 2. 8224 MHz, which is 64 times that of a conventional 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 the follo wing 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 ov er long periods. Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual HD layers on one side only, y ou do not have to turn the disc over during playback.

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

continued

Additional Information

•2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD

This disc consists of the 2 chann el playback area and the multi-channel playbac k area.

2 channel playback area Multi-channel playback

area

Title (page 9)

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

Track (page 9)

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

TV Virtual Surround (TVS) (page 60)

Technology from Sony deve loped 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 excitement of surro und sound to your home using nothing more than your stereo TV’s internal speakers. Furthermore, various TVS modes are available. For example, “TVS WIDE” uses just two speakers to create a virtual sound environment that makes yo u feel like you are surrounded by multiple speakers.

Video based software (page 84)

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

Language Code List

For details, see pages 58, 65, 81. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

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

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

1183 Irish 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi 1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian 1233 Armenian 1235 Interlingua 1239 Interlingue 1245 Inupiak 1248 Indonesian 1253 Icelandic 1254 Italian 1257 Hebrew 1261 Japanese 1269 Yiddish 1283 Javanese 1287 Georgian 1297 Kazakh 1298 Greenlandic 1299 Cambodian 1300 Kannada 1301 Korean 1305 Kashmiri 1307 Kurdish 1311 Kirghiz 1313 Latin 1326 Lingala 1327 Laothian 1332 Lithuanian 1334 Latvian; Lettish 1345 Malagasy

1347 Maori 1349 Macedonian 1350 Malayalam 1352 Mongolian 1353 Moldavian 1356 Marathi 1357 Malay 1358 Maltese 1363 Burmese 1365 Nauru 1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch 1379 Norwegian 1393 Occitan 1403 (Afan)Oromo 1408 Oriya 1417 Punjabi 1428 Polish 1435 Pashto; Pushto 1436 Portuguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-

Romance 1482 Kirundi 1483 Romanian 1489 Russian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1495 Sanskrit 1498 Sindhi 1501 Sangho 1502 Serbo-Croatian 1503 Singhalese 1505 Slovak 1506 Slovenian

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

1703 Not specified

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