Sony DVPNS-975-V Service manual

SERVICE MANUAL

DVP-NS975V

RMT-D172A

US/Canadian Model

E Model

Korea Model

Notes: US and Canadian model only

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC

Audio characteristics

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO

(PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (44 kHz: –2 dB ±1 dB)/ Super Audio CD: 2 Hz to 100 kHz (50 kHz: –3 dB ±1 dB)/ CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

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

(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks only)

Harmonic distortion: 0.003% Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO/

Super Audio CD: 103 dB/CD: 99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

Inputs and Outputs

(Jack name: Jack type/

Input or output level/ Input or load impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO) 1/2: Phono jack/

2 Vrms/ 10 kilohms

SPECIFICATIONS

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):

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

HDMI OUT: TypeA (19 pin) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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

Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB/CB, PR/CR : interface*1 = 0.648 Vp-p, progressive or interface*2 = 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is ON

BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is OFF

LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2: Phono jack/

1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT 1/2: 4-pin mini DIN/Y:

1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

5.1CH OUTPUT: Phono jack/2 Vrms/10

kilohms

CONTROL S IN (U.S./Canadian models

only): Mini jack

General

Power requirements:

U.S./Canadian models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Models for other areas: 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz See page 5 for further information.

Power consumption: 14 W Dimensions (approx.):

430 × 55.5 × 237 mm (17 × 2 1/4 × 9 3/8 in.) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 2.3 kg (5 5/64 lb) Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C

(41°F to 95°F)

Operating humidity: 25% to 80%

Supplied accessories

See page 18

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

ENERGY STA R

As an ENERGY STA R Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STA R guidelines for energy efficiency.



is a U.S. registered mark.



CD/DVD PLAYER

DVP-NS975V

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To Exposed Metal

Parts on Set

0.15 F

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

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

1.5k

Earth Ground

WARNING!!

Voltmeter (0.75 V)

CAUTION:

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

LEAKAGE TEST

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

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

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

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

Unleaded solder

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

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

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

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

• Strong viscosity

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

• Usable with ordinary solder

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

CAUTION

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

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

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

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DVP-NS975V

SERVICE NOTE

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

2. PWB caution for B3834, IF-115 and PL-035 boards .. 5

1. GENERAL

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

About this Manual .......................................................... 1-1

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

Notes about the Discs .................................................. 1-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords ............................ 1-5

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord ............................. 1-6

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

Playing Discs ......................................................................... 1-7

Playing Discs ................................................................. 1-7

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You

Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) .................. 1-8

Using the DVD's Menu.................................................. 1-8

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a

DVD-RW ................................................................... 1-8

Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD ....... 1-9

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions

(PBC Playback) ........................................................ 1-9

Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play,

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play ........... 1-9

Searching for a Scene .......................................................... 1-10

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search,

Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) ............... 1-10

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

(Search mode) ......................................................... 1-11

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) ......... 1-11

Viewing Information About the Disc ..................................... 1-11

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ........ 1-11

Sound Adjustments ............................................................... 1-12

Changing the Sound ...................................................... 1-12

Surround Mode Settings ............................................... 1-12

Enjoying Movies .................................................................... 1-13

Changing the Angles ..................................................... 1-13

Displaying the Subtitles................................................. 1-13

Adjusting the Playback Picture

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) ................................. 1-14

Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS)..................... 1-14

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound

(AV ALIGNMENT) .................................................... 1-14

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images .............................. 1-14

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ....... 1-14

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files ........ 1-15

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show ..................... 1-15

Using Various Additional Functions ...................................... 1-16

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) .......................................... 1-16

Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver)

With the Supplied Remote ....................................... 1-17

Settings and Adjustments..................................................... 1-18

Using the Setup Display ............................................... 1-18

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP) ............................................. 1-18

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) ................ 1-19

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) .......................... 1-19

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) ..................... 1-19

Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) .......... 1-20

Additional Information ............................................................ 1-21

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 1-21

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/

numbers appear in the display ................................ 1-22

Glossary ........................................................................ 1-22

Specifications................................................................. 1-22

2. DISASSEMBLY

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

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

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

2-4. Optical Device (KHM-310AAA) .................................... 2-3

2-5. DC Motor and MS-203 Board ....................................... 2-4

2-6. AV-086, IF-115 and PL-035 Boards ............................. 2-4

2-7. MB-118 Board ................................................................ 2-5

2-8. Switching Regulator ...................................................... 2-5

2-9. Interval Views ................................................................. 2-6

2-10. Circuit Boards Location ................................................. 2-7

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

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

3-2. Power (1) Block Diagram .............................................. 3-3

3-3. Power (2) Block Diagram .............................................. 3-5

3-4. Power (3) Block Diagram .............................................. 3-7

3-5. System Control/Signal Processor Block Diagram ...... 3-9

3-6. Proge Block Diagram .................................................... 3-11

3-7. HDMI Block Diagram .................................................... 3-13

3-8. RF/Servo Block Diagram .............................................. 3-15

3-9. Audio (1) Block Diagram ............................................... 3-17

3-10. Audio (2) Block Diagram ............................................... 3-19

3-11. Video Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-21

3-12. Interface Control Block Diagram .................................. 3-23

3-13. Power Block Diagram.................................................... 3-25

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

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

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

Waveform ...................................................................... 4-4

• MB-118 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 4-5

• MB-118 (System) Schematic Diagram .................. 4-7

• MB-118 (Servo) Schematic Diagram ...................... 4-9

• MB-118 (8ch DAC) Schematic Diagram ................ 4-11

• MB-118 (PS-Trough) Schematic Diagram ............. 4-13

• MB-118 (Progre) Schematic Diagram .................... 4-15

• MB-118 (HDMI) Schematic Diagram ...................... 4-17

• IF-115 Printed Wiring Board .................................... 4-19

• IF-115 (Interface) Schematic Diagram .................. 4-21

• PL-035 Printed Wiring Board ................................... 4-23

• PL-035 (Power Switch) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-25

• AV-086 Printed Wiring Board ................................... 4-27

• AV-086 (Video) Schematic Diagram ........................ 4-29

• AV-086 (Audio 1/2) Schematic Diagram ................. 4-31

• AV-086 (Audio 2/2) Schematic Diagram ................. 4-33

• Power Block (SRV1579WW)

Printed Wiring Board ........................................... 4-35

• Power Block (SRV1579WW)

Schematic Diagram ............................................ 4-37

5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. System Control-Video Pin Function

(MB-118 BOARD IC103) .............................................. 5-1

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6. TEST MODE

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

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

6-3. Drive Manual Operation ................................................ 6-1

6-4. Mirror Time Adjustment ................................................. 6-1

6-5. Executing IOP Measurement ....................................... 6-3

6-6. Emergency History Check ........................................... 6-3

6-7. Initializing Setup Data .................................................... 6-4

6-8. Version Information ....................................................... 6-5

6-9. If Con Self Diagnostic Function .................................... 6-5

7. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

7-1. Power Supply Adjustment ............................................. 7-1

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

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

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

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

8-1-2. Mechanism Deck Assembly .................................... 8-3

8-2. Electrical Parts List ....................................................... 8-4

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SERVICE NOTE

1. DISC REMOVAL PROCEDURE (at POWER OFF)

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

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

Hold

The lever of a zipper cam

Tray

Fig. 1.

2. PWB caution for B3834, IF-115 and PL-035 boards

Please ignore screw mark on A side, . Refer B side indication.

: screw mount for NS775V

: screw mount for NS955V/NS975V

For PL-035 board,

At this position, screw must mount for all model.

(NS775V, NS955V and NS975V)

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MEMO

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Notes About the Discs

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

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

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

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

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

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

About This Manual

• Operations and displays differ slightly, depending on where the model is sold. U.S./Canadian models are used for illustration purposes unless otherwise specified. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “(U.S./Canadian models only).”

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

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

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

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard

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

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

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

Note about CDs

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

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

– KODAK Picture CD format

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

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

Icons Meanings

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

Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

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

Functions available for Super Audio CDs

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

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

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO (page 91)

DVD-RW (page 91)

Super Audio CD (page 91)

VIDEO CD

Music CD

Precautions

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

Power requirements and power consumption t

On safety

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

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

On power sources

• The player is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

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

• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the player.

DVP–XXXX

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On operation

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

• When you move the player, take out any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume

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

On cleaning

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

On cleaning discs

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

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

SECTION 1

GENERAL

This section is extracted from instruction manual. 2-059-565-11(4)

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

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

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.

• Data part of CD-Extras.

•DVD-ROMs.

• DVD Audios.

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.

• A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

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

Region code

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

DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this player.

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

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

ALL

Region code

• Music discs encod ed with copyright protection

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

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

Copyrights

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

Notes

DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs

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

technologies

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

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DVP-NS975V

Index to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) button (34) B HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface) indicator (20, 79, 84, 92) Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to a HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input.

C SUPER AUDIO CD indicator (39, 93)

Lights up when: – playing an HD (High Density) layer

of Super Audio CDs.

– no disc is inserted.

D MULTI CHANNEL indicator (39, 93)

Lights up when:

– playing a disc that contains multiple

audio signal channels.

– no disc is inserted.

E Disc tray (34) F A (open/close) button (34)

G H (play) button (34) H X (pause) button (35) I x (stop) button (35) J ./> (previous/next) buttons (46) K PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (22)

Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.

L Front panel display (12) M Remote sensor (18) N FL OFF (Front panel display off)

indicator (81)

O VIDEO OFF indicator (34)

* This player is based on version 1.1 of High-

Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications.

This DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or regis tered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

Playing status

Disc type

Lights up during Repeat Play (43)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (40)

Disc type

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (44)

When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Playing status

Disc type*

* When playing the HD layer of Super Audio CDs, the disc type is not displayed.

z Hint

You can adjust the lighting of the front panel display by setting “DISPLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP.” (page 81)

Lights up when you can change the angle (58)

Current audio signal (54)

Playing status

Lights up during Repeat Play (43)

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (62)

Current title/chapter or playing time (50)

Current scene or playing time (50)

Current track (50)

Playing time (50)

Rear panel

OPTICAL FRONTCOAXIAL

REAR CENTER

R-AUDIO-L

5.1CH OUTPUT

VIDEO Y

121

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

WOOFER

DIGITAL OUT

HDMI OUT

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (26)

(27) (28)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (26)

(27) (28)

C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (28) D LINE OUT L/R (AUD IO) 1/2 jacks

(25) (26) (27)

E LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jack (19)

PRPB

CONTROL S

F S VIDEO OUT 1/2 jack (19) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack (19)

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

H CONTROL S IN jack (19) (U.S./

Canadian models only)

I HDMI OUT (high-definition

multimedia interface out) jack (19)

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Remote

L m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (47)

M H PLAY button (34)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

N X PAUSE button (35) O C/X/x/c buttons (37) P DISPLAY button (15) Q TOP MENU button (37) R [/1 (on/standby) button (34) S VOL (volume) +/– buttons (75)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

T TV/VIDEO/TIME/TEXT button (50) U PICTURE MODE button (59) V ENTER button (74) W ANGLE button (58) X SUR (surround) button (54) Y VIDEO ON/OFF (34) Z SEARCH MODE button (47)

wj ALBUM +/– button

(35, 64)

wk PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

button (49, 65)

wl ZOOM button (35, 65) e; INSTANT ADVANCE/STEP

A TV/DVD switch (75) B

OPEN/CLOSE button (35)

C Number buttons (37)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (41) E SUBTITLE button (58) F AUDIO button (53) G REPEAT bu tton (43) H SHUFFLE button (42) I SA-CD MULTI/2CH (Super Audio

CD multi/2 channel) button (39)

J SA-CD/CD (Super Audio CD/CD)

button (39)

K ./> PREV/NEXT buttons (35)

button (35, 47)

ea INSTANT REPLAY/STEP

button (35, 47)

es x STOP button (35) ed ENTER button (30) ef O RETURN button (35) eg MENU button (37) (63)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference wh en operating

the player.

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Guide to the Control Menu Display

List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

TITLE (page 47)/SCENE (page 47)/TRACK (page 47)

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

CHAPTER (page 47)/INDEX (page 47)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

TRACK (page 47)

Selects the track to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 38)

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

TIME/TEXT (page 47)

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

MULTI/2CH (page 39)

Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.

PROGRAM (page 41)

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

SHUFFLE (page 42)

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

REPEAT (page 43)

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

A-B REPEAT (page 44)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

SHARPNESS (page 60)

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

AV ALIGNMENT (page 61)

Adjust the delay between the picture and sound.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 70)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 77)

QUICK Setup (page 30) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, the audio output signal, and the size of the speaker you are using. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

ALBUM (page 62)

Selects the album to be played.

FILE (page 47)

Selects the JPEG image file to be played.

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Hooking Up the Player

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

Notes

• Plug cords s ecurely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the i nstructions supplied with the components to be connected.

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

• Be sure to di sconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/Video cord (pinplug u 3 y pinplug u 3) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (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 object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

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

• If you do not us e the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid pos sible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

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

Control Menu display 1

Control Menu display 2 (DATA CDs only)

Control Menu display off

Control Menu display

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

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

Playback status (N Playback,

X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

Type of disc being played*

Playing time* Current setting

Options

Control Menu items

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

Selected item

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

*1Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

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

Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/

Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number or JPEG image file number for DATA CDs.

Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”

Displays the date for JPEG files.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY.

OFF OFF SET ON

PROGRAM

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Currently playing chapter number*

Currently playing title number*

Total number of titles*

Total number of chapters*

) )

ENTER DISPLAY

Quit:

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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DATE (page 65)

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

INTERVAL (page 68)

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

EFFECT (page 68)

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

MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 67)

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

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in gr een

except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS” only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST” (default setting). The “MULTI/2CH” indicator lights up in green when you select the multi-channel playback area on a Super Audio CD. The “AV ALIGNMENT” indicator lights up in green when set to more than 0 ms.

when you select any item

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Step 3: Connecting the Video/HDMI Cords

Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal “480p (525p)” pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern B. Select pattern A when connecting to a TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with HDMI input.

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

to HDMI OUT

HDMI cord (not supplied)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(green)

(blue)

(red)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier

(receiver)

l : Signal flow

Audio/video cord (supplied)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1 or 2

DIGITAL OUT

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL FRONTCOAXIAL

5.1CH OUTPUT

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

REAR CENTER

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO Y

121

WOOFER

LINE OUT

(green)

Component video cord (not supplied)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

PRPB

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

(red)

(blue)

to S VIDEO OUT 1 or 2

CONTROL S

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

to CONTROL S IN (page 21) (U.S./ Canadian models only)

CONTOL S cord (not supplied)

S-LINK

CONTROL S

TV or other equipment with a CONTROL S jack

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If you are connecting to an HDMI/DVI input jack

Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack.

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Note that Super Audio CD sound is not output from the HDMI OUT jack.

To connect to a TV with DVI input

Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any audio signals, so you have to use another audio connection in addition to this connection (page 23). Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).

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

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

R/CR

)

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p (525p) format signals*, use this connection and press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to output progressive signals. For details, see “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 22).

Green

Blue

Red

* The active number of progressive scan lines is 480, and the measured number of lines is 525.

If you are connecting to a video input jack

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

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

, PR or Y, PB/CB,

Green

Blue

Red

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

When connecting to a wide screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 79.

z Hint

• For U.S./Canadian model s

If your TV has a CONTROL S jack, you can control the player by operating the remote toward the TV. This feature is convenient when you placed the pl ayer and the TV away from each other. After connecting the player with other components according to the above A, B, C or D, connect the TV via the CONTROL S IN jack using a control S cord (not supplied) . Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. Note that your TV’s input will not automatically switch to this player when you play a disc.

Notes

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

VCR

CD/DVD player

• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 480 (525) progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with th is 480p (525p) DVD player model, please contact our customer service center.

• If the pictur e appears too white when you are using C or D connection, set “BLACK LEVEL” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “OFF” (page 80).

Connect directly

Using the PROGRESSIVE button

By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel, you can select the signal format in which the player outputs video signals (Progressive or Interlace), and the conversion method for progressive signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player outputs

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progressive signals. Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:

PROGRESSIVE AUTO

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

NORMAL (INTERLACE)

◆PROGRESSIVE AUTO

Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and selects the appropriate conversion method. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met.

◆PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

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

◆NORMAL (INTERLACE)

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

About DVD software types and the conversion method

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

Note

When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear unnatural due to the conversion process when outpu t through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Images from the S VIDEO OUT 1/2 and LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks are unaffected as they are output in the normal (interlace) format.

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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

z Hint

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

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

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to

an MD deck or DAT deck

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

Note

Super Audio CD audio signals are not output fro m the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT jacks.

B-1

B-2

OPTICAL FRONTCOAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

REAR CENTER

WOOFER

121

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CONTROL S

PRP

HDMI OUT

B-1

B-2

OPTICALCOAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

VIDEO

CD/DVD player

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

MD deck/DAT deck

Front (L)

Front (R)

[Speakers]

(white)

(red)

(white)

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

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

to audio input

to coaxial or optical digital input

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

l: Signal flow

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the following connections, through .

Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example)

• Surround effec ts: – TVS DYNAMIC (page 54) – TVS WIDE (page 54)

A D

(page 25)

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Stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers

• Surround effec ts: – TVS STANDARD (page 54)

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effec ts: – TVS STANDARD (page 54)

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

• Surround effec ts: – Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 91)

AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and 4 to 6 speakers

• Surround effec ts: – Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page91) – DTS (5.1 ch) (page 91) – Super Audio CD Multi channel (page 91)

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

• Surround effec ts: – Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 91) – DTS (5.1 ch) (page 91)

Connecting to your TV

and 3 to 6

(page 26)

(page 27)

(page 28)

This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound.

CD/DVD player

OPTICAL FRONTCOAXIAL

REAR CENTER

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO Y

PRP

DIGITAL OUT

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1or 2

l: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page

19).

z Hint

When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereomono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.

HDMI OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

VIDEO

WOOFER

121

CONTROL S

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

LINE OUT

OUT

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

to audio input

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

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

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

CD/DVD player

OPTICAL FRONTCOAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

HDMI OUT

C-2

OPTICALCOAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

l: Signal flow

Notes

• When connecti ng 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer.

• Super Audio CD audio si gnals are not output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT jacks.

C-2

REAR CENTER

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO Y

121

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

WOOFER

S VIDEO

5.1CH OUTPUT

LINE OUT

OUT

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

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Center

PRPB

(white)

CONTROL S

(red)

(white)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(red)

to audio input

C-1

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2

[Speakers]

Front (R)Front (L)

Rear (mono)

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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and/or a

digital input jack and 4 to 6 speakers

CONTROL S

to 5.1CH OUTPUT

D-1

FRONT

to audio input

Front (L)

D-1

REAR CENTER

WOOFER

5.1CH OUTPUT

Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Front (R)

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

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

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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.

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

HDMI OUT

D-2

OPTICALCOAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

HDMI OUT

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

HDMI cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical/ HDMI digital input

OPTICAL FRONTCOAXIAL

REAR CENTER

R-AUDIO-L

WOOFER

5.1CH OUTPUT

LINE OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT

D-2

VIDEO Y

121

S VIDEO

PRPB

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

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

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

AV amplifier (receiver) having

5.1 ch inputs or/and a decoder

Subwoofer

Center

l: Signal flow

: Connecting to the 5.1 ch input jacks

D-1

You can enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player.

D-2

: Connecting to a digital input jack

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

z Hints

• For connection For correct speaker location, refer to th e operating instructions of the connected components.

• To enhance the s ound performance:

– Use high-performance speakers. – Use front, rear, and center speakers of th e same

size and performance.

– Place the subwoofer between the left and r ight

front speakers.

Notes

For connection

• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “DTS” in Quick Setup (page 30).

• When you connec t an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “96kHz/24bit” (page 84).

• Super Audio CD audio si gnals are not output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT jack.

• When you connect th e player to an AV amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following:

– Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV

with the HDMI cord.

– Connect the player to the TV with a video cord

other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).

D-2

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

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

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Step 6: Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. The on-screen displays differ depending on the player model. U.S./Canadian models are used for illustration unless otherwise specified.

"/1

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ENTER

Press ENTER without inserting a disc.

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

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

Press X/x to select a language.

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

PORTUGUESE

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

Turn on the TV.

Press [/1.

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

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” 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 78).

X/x

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Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selected.

Press X/x to select whether or

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

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 26 to 28 ( through ).

• D-PCM (page 84)

• DTS (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder) (page 84)

Press ENTER.

◆ When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” is selected

in step 9

• Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete.

◆ When “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT” is

selected in step 9

• The Setup Display for “SPEAKER SETUP” appears.

Press X/x to select the size of the

center speaker.

If no center speaker is connected, select “NONE” (page 85).

Press ENTER.

“REAR” is selected.

Press X/x to select the size of the

rear speakers.

If no rear speaker is connected, select “NONE.”

Press ENTER.

“SUBWOOFER” is selected.

Press X/x to select whether or

not you have connected a subwoofer.

Press ENTER.

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

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT: DOLBY DIGITAL:

OFF

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER: SHARP

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

DTS

DTS:

AUDIO(HDMI):

D-PCM

B D

B-2 C-2

D-2

SPEAKER SETUP(DVD)

SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(REAR):

OFF

TEST TONE:

FRONT: CENTER:

LARGE

REAR: SUBWOOFER:

LARGE

YES

SMALL

NONE

LARGE

SPEAKER SETUP(DVD)

SIZE: DISTANCE:

LEVEL(FRONT)

LEVEL(REAR)

OFF

TEST TONE:

FRONT: CENTER:

LARGE REAR: SUBWOOFER:

LARGE(REAR)

YES

LARGE

LARGE(REAR)

LARGE(SIDE)

SPEAKER SETUP(DVD)

SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(REAR):

OFF

TEST TONE:

FRONT: CENTER:

LARGE

REAR: SUBWOOFER:

YES

LARGE(REAR)

NONE

YES

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.

Turn on your TV.

Press [/1.

The player turns on.

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

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

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

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

Press H.

The disc tray closes. The player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 37. For VIDEO CDs, see page 40.

To enjoy the clarity of Super Audio CD/CD sound more

You can minimize the effect of the video output by switching it off. Press VIDEO ON/OFF, so that the VIDEO OFF indicator lights up on the player. To cancel the setting, press VIDEO ON/OFF again.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

z Hint

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

Notes

• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT jacks.

• The VIDEO ON/O FF function is not effective when you use the HDMI connection.

[/1

VIDEO ON/ OFF

Playback side facing down

Press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL 4:3 OUTPUT:

Press X/x to select the setting that

4:3 LETTER BOX

(COMPONENT OUT)

4:3 PAN SCAN

matches your TV type.

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 79)

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

standard TV with a wide-screen mode

• 16:9 (page 79)

Press ENTER.

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

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

YES

LINE OUTPUT L/R(AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT

16:9 16:9

OFF

FULL

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Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER.

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 25 to 28 ( through ).

A D

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

B-1 C-1

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

B-2 C-2 D-2

• Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears.

or both and

D-1 D-1 D-2

• Select “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT.” The Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears.

Press X/x to select the type of

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

Choose the signal that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 26 to 28 ( through ).

B D

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT: DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM: AUDIO(HDMI):

B-2 C-2

• D-PCM (page 84)

D-2

• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 84)

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL

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OFF

D-PCM D-PCM

AUTO

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Enjoying the surround sound effects

To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), set the following items as described below for the audio connection you selected on pages 26 to 28 ( through ). Each of these is the default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player. See page 77 for using the Setup Display.

Audio Connection (pages 26 to 28)

• No additional settings are needed.

B-1

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 83).

B-2 C-2 D-2

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 83).

• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 83).

D-1

• Set “DISTANCE,” “LEVEL (FRONT),” and “LEVEL (REAR)” according to the connected speakers (page 86).

z Hints

• For connections Set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/24bit,” only if you connect an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency (page 84).

• For connections If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 82).

• The speaker size you set in step 14 through 18 will also adjust the Super Audio CD speaker size of “SPEAKER SETUP.” If you want to change the speaker size for Super Audio CDs, you can set in “SPEAKER SETUP” (page 85).

B D

C-1

D-2

B-2 C-2

C-1 D-1

B-1

Hookups

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Additional operations

CLEAR

./>

To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Press X

Resume play after pause

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

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

Stop play and remove the disc

Replay the previous

scene*

Briefly fast forward the current scene*

Magnify the image*

Go to the next or previous album.*

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

DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/

DVD+RWs only.

ALBUM +/–

ZOOM

(instant replay)

(instant advance)

Press X or H

Press >

Press .

Press Z

Press (instant replay) during playback

Press (instant advance) during playback

Press ZOOM repeatedly. Press CLEAR to cancel.

Press ALBUM + or – during playback

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

DATA CDs only.

z Hints

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

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

Note

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

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

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

ENTER

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

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

To unlock the disc tray

When the player is in standby mode, press

O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.

[/1

RETURN

and Z

Playing Discs

Note

Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu (page 78), the disc tray remains locked.

Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

Resume)

The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. If you store a resume playback point for the 41st disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.

While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.

“RESUME” appears on the front panel display.

Press H.

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

z Hint

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

(Multi-disc

Notes

• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “C USTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 82).

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:

– you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Disp lay.

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

– you opened the disc tray. – you disconnect the power cord. – the player enters standby mode (DATA CD only).

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

• This function may not work with some discs.

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

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Using the DVD’s Menu

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

Number buttons

ENTER

C/X/x/c

TOP MENU

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.

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

Playing Discs

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVDRW

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

X/x

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY when the player is 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 T

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

ENTER

DVD-RW

Press X/x to select a setting.

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

• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded.

Press ENTER.

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Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions

(PBC Playback)

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

Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

Press the number buttons to select the item number you want.

Press ENTER.

Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.

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

To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

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

Note

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

Number buttons

./>

ENTER O RETURN

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

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD

For example, select track “02.” Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER. The track number may be displayed in 3 digits for a Super Audio CD.

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 the same program again by pressing H.

To return to normal play

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

To change or cancel a program

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).”

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

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

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

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “

Creating your own

program (Program Play).”

Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”

Press ENTER.

z Hint

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

43) or Shuffle Play (page 42).

Notes

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

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

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)

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

– – 01 02 03 04 05

PROGRAM

1. TITLE 0 2

–

0 3

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

Selected title and chapter

PROGRAM

1. TRACK 0 2

ALL CLEAR

2. TRACK

– –

3. TRACK

– –

4. TRACK

– –

5. TRACK

– –

6. TRACK

– –

7. TRACK

– –

0:15:30

– – 01 02 03 04 05

Selected track

Total time of the programmed tracks

CLEAR

SHUFFLE

Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD

SA-CD MULTI/2CH

Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD

Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. You can select the playback area you want to listen to.

Press SA-CD MULTI/2CH when the player is in stop mode.

The following display appears.

2CH

Press SA-CD MULTI/2CH repeatedly to select the item.

• MULTI: plays a multi-channel playback area.

• 2CH: plays a 2 channel playback area.

The MULTI CHANNEL indicator lights up when playing a multi-channel playback area.

SA-CD/CD

Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD

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

Press SA-CD/CD when the player is in stop mode.

Each time you press the button, an HD layer or a CD layer is alternately selected. When playing a CD layer, “CD” in the front panel display lights up.

Notes

• For details abou t Super Audio CD discs, see page 93.

• Each play mode func tion works only within the selected layer or playback area.

Playing Discs

Various Play Mode Functions

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat

Play)

You can set the following play modes:

• Program Play (page 41)

• Shuffle Play (page 42)

• Repeat Play (page 43)

• A-B Repeat Play (page 44)

Note

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

Creating your own program (Program Play)

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

CLEAR

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “PROGRAM” appear.

(Program Play,

ENTER

X/x/c

)

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.

“TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, 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 row “T” (in this case, “01”).

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

– –

1. TITLE – –

2. TITLE – –

3. TITLE – –

4. TITLE – –

5. TITLE – –

6. TITLE – –

7. TITLE

Chapters recorded on a disc

Select the title, chapter, or track you want to program.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

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

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

– –

1. TITLE – –

2. TITLE – –

3. TITLE – –

4. TITLE – –

5. TITLE – –

6. TITLE – –

7. TITLE

PLAY DVD VIDEO

– –

01 02 03 04 05

Titles or tracks recorded on a disc

– –

ALL

02 03

– –

ALL

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TITLE

DISC

Press SHUFFLE during playback.

The following display appears.

Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select the item to be shuffled.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

•TITLE

• CHAPTER

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD,Super Audio CD, or CD

• TRACK

◆ When Program Play is activated

• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Program Play.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.

z Hints

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

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

Note

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

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)

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

CLEAR

REPEAT

Press REPEAT during playback.

The following display appears.

Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the item to be repeated.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

• DISC: repeats all of the titles.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.

◆ When playing a DVD-RW

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

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.

Playing Discs

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD

• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When playing a DATA CD

• DISC: repeats all of the albums.

• ALBUM: repeats the current album.

• TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track.

◆ When Program Play or Shuffle Play is

activated

• ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle Play.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.

z Hint

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

Notes

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

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

• When “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 67), you cannot select “TRACK.”

Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play)

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

CLEAR

ENTER

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback.

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

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF

OFF SET

SET OFF

OFF

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

The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.

A 18 - 1:32:30 B

X/x

PLAY

PLAY DVD VIDEO

DVD VIDEO

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

The starting point (point A) is set.

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

When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again.

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

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3.

Notes

• When you set A-B R epeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play ar e canceled.

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

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

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Playing Discs

Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Particular Point on a

(Search, Scan, Slow-motion

Disc

Play, Freeze Frame)

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

Notes

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

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

Locating a point quickly using the previous/next buttons (Search)

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

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

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

Playback direction

u2B t 1M t 2M t 3M

3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only) u2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD only)

Opposite direction

u2b t 1m t 2m t 3m

3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only) u2b (DVD VIDEO only)

The “u2B”/ “u2b” playback speed is about twice the normal speed. The “3M”/“3m” playback speed is faster than “2M”/“2m” and the “2M”/“2m” playback speed is faster than “1M”/ “1m.”

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◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

TITLE

CHAPTER

TIME/TEXT

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

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD without PBC playback

TRACK

INDEX

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

SCENE

◆ When playing a Super Audio CD/CD

TRACK

◆ When playing a DATA CD

ALBUM

TRACK (MP3 audio tracks

only)

FILE (JPEG image files only)

Select the number of the title, track, scene, time code, etc. you want by pressing the number buttons to select the digit.

◆ When you select TIME/TEXT

For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, enter “21020.”

◆ If you make a mistake

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

Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the selected number.

To turn off the display

Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the display is turned off.

z Hints

• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVDRW) or track (Super Audio CD/CD) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER.

• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by selecting one of the scenes. For details, se e “Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)” (page 49).

Notes

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

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

Viewing Information About the Disc

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time

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

Make sure that the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD. Press TIME/TEXT during playback.

The following display appears.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the time information.

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

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW

•T

*:*:*

(hours: minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current title

•T–

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current title

•C

*:*:*

Playing time of the current chapter

•C–

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current chapter

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

•

*:*

(minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current scene

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

•T

*:*

(minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current track

•T–

*:*

Remaining time of the current track

•D

*:*

Playing time of the current disc

•D–

*:*

Remaining time of the current disc

◆ When playing a Super VCD (without PBC functions)

•T

*:*

(minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current track

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

•T

*:*

(minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current track

Checking the play information of the Disc

To check the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text

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

TIME/TEXT

TV/DVD switch

T 1:01:57

Time information

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)

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

Playback direction

2 y 1

Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

2 y 1

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

Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

When the player is in the pause mode, press

(step) to go to the next frame. Press (step) to go to the preceding frame

(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only). To return to normal playback, press H.

Note

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

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. (Search mode)

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

Number buttons

CLEAR

SEARCH MODE

ENTER

Press SEARCH MODE.

The following display appears. “-- (**)” appears next to the icon (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, indexes, scenes, etc., of the disc.

Searching for a Scene

Searching by Scene

(PICTURE NAVIGATION)

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

ENTER

DISPLAY

Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.

The following display appears.

Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item.

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

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

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

CHAPTER VIEWER

Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select a search method.

PICTURE NAVI

C/X/x/c O RETURN

ENTER

Press ENTER.

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

Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter, title, or track, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected scene.

To return to normal play during setting

Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.

z Hint

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

Note

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

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

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

Album name

Bit rate

Track name

Checking the information on the front panel display

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

When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW

Playing time of the current title

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Text

Current title and chapter number

(returns to top automatically)

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

Playing time and number of the current track

Track name

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

Playing time and number of the current track

Remaining time of the current

track*

Viewing Information About the Disc

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

Text

Current track and index*

(returns to top automatically)

*1When playing a Super Audio CD, the current

track is not displayed.

The current track and index appear only when

playing a VIDEO CD or Super Audio CD.

z Hints

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

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

• You can also che ck the time information and text using the Control Menu (page 15).

Notes

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

• The player c an only display the first level of the disc text, such as the disc name or title.

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

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

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

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

AUDIO

Press AUDIO during playback.

The following display appears.

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio signal.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. See “Language Code List” on page 95 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.

◆ When playing a DVD-RW

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

•1: MAIN

(main sound)

• 1: SUB (sub sound)

• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)

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

The default setting is underlined.

•STEREO

: the standard stereo sound

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

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

◆ When playing a Super VCD

The default setting is underlined.

•1:STEREO

: the stereo sound of the

audio track 1

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

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

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

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

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

Notes

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

• You cannot chang e the sound for Super Audio CDs.

Checking the audio signal format

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

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Rear (L/R)

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1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R) + Center

Example:

Dolby Digital 3 ch

Front (L/R)

2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL

About audio signals

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

• Front (L)

• Front (R)

•Center

• Rear (L)

• Rear (R)

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

• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

3 / 2 .1

LRC

LFE

LS RS

Currently playing programm format

Rear (Monaural)

2 / 1

L R

Currently playing programm format

Surround Mode Settings

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

SUR

Press SUR during playback.

The following display appears.

TVS DYNAMIC

Press SUR repeatedly to select one of the surround modes.

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

◆ For 2 speaker setups

(If you select a setting other than “NONE” in the setting of “REAR” in “SPEAKER SETUP” (page 85), you cannot select these modes.)

• TVS DYNAMIC

• TVS WIDE

• TVS NIGHT

• TVS STANDARD

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For 4 to 6 speaker setups

You can enjoy the following surround effects by using the 2 front speakers and 2 rear speakers. Connect the player to the amplifier (receiver) with the connection (page 28). You can experience Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) sounds or Digital Cinema Sound (DCS). DCS uses sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position or create 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 surround effects. The rear speakers will emit identical monaural sounds. If you are using a center speaker, the appropriate sounds for the center speaker will be delivered.

◆ENHANCED SURROUND

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

◆VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

Shifts the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position. The shift position differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear speakers (page 85).

◆VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

Creates an array of virtual rear speakers from a single set of actual rear speakers. The position of the virtual rear speakers differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear speakers (page 85).

D-1

L R

RSLS

LS RS

REAR

SIDE

LS RS

REAR

SIDE

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Changing the Angles

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

Press ANGLE during playback.

The number of the angle appears on the display.

Press ANGLE repeatedly to select an angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

Note

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

Displaying the Subtitles

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

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

The following display appears.

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a setting.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

Select the language. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. See “Language Code List” on page 95 to see which language the code represents.

◆ When playing a DVD-RW

Select “ON.”

To turn off the subtitles

Select “OFF” in step 2.

Note

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

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

1:ENGLISH

◆ For 4 to 6 speaker setups

(If you select “NONE” in the setting of “REAR” in “SPEAKER SETUP” (page 85), you cannot select these modes.)

• NORMAL SURROUND

• ENHANCED SURROUND

• VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

• VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

• VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION

To cancel the setting

Select “OFF” in step 2.

For 2 speaker setups

When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. If the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, the surround effect will be heard only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” are set to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP”(page 83).

◆TVS DYNAMIC

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

◆TVS WIDE

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

◆TVS NIGHT

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

◆TVS STANDARD

Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below. This mode is effective when you use 2 separate front speakers.

L R

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

: Virtual speaker

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◆VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION

Creates an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a single set of actual rear speakers. This mode creates five sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30q angle of elevation. The effect differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear speakers (page 85).

REAR

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

: Virtual speaker

LS RS

SIDE

Notes

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

• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.

• To enjoy the multichannel audio through the

5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, correctly set each speaker position and distance (page 28, 85).

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

• When you select one of the TVS modes, the player does not output the sound of center speaker.

• Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in simila r surroundings.

• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” and “DTS” to “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP,” sound will come from your speakers but it will not have the SURROUND effect.

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Adjusting the Playback Picture

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

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

PICTURE MODE

ENTERC/X/x/c

DISPLAY

Press PICTURE MODE during playback.

The following display appears.

DYNAMIC 1

Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to select the setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

• STANDARD: picture.

• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity.

O RETURN

displays a standard

• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and color intensity.

• CINEMA 1: enhances 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.

z Hint

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

Adjusting the picture items in “MEMORY”

You can adjust each element of the picture individually.

• PICTURE: changes the contrast

• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall brightness

• COLOR: makes the colors deeper or lighter

• HUE: changes the color balance

Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to select “MEMORY” and press ENTER.

The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.

0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PICTURE

Press C/c to adjust the picture contrast.

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

Press ENTER.

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

Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust “BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and “HUE.”

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To turn off the display

Press O RETURN , or DISPLAY.

Sharpening the Pictures

(SHARPNESS)

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

ENTER

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF 1 2 OFF

Press X/x to select a level.

• 1: enhances the outline.

• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.

Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting

Select “OFF” in step 3.

X/x

DVD VIDEO

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (AV ALIGNMENT)

When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.

CLEAR

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The following display appears.

)

1 ( 1 2

)

1 ( 2 6 T

0 : 0 0 : 0 2

0 ms SET

ENTER

C/X/x/c

DVD VIDEO

Press x to select “SETc”, then press ENTER.

The “AV ALIGNMENT” adjustment bar appears.

AV ALIGNMENT 0ms

Press c repeatedly to adjust the delay.

Each time you press C/c, the delay is adjusted by 10 milliseconds.

Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

To reset the “AV ALIGNMENT” setting

Press CLEAR in step 4.

Notes

• This function is not effective if you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” in AUDIO SETUP to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” respectively (page 83).

• This function is not effective if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” in AUDIO SETUP to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” respectively (page83).

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About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

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

DATA CDs that the player can play

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the player to recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. Refer to the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note on Multi Session discs

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

Note

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

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

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

“.MP3.”

– JPEG image files with the extension

“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

– JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*

image file format.

* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

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

Notes

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

• The player do es not conform to audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

• Some JPEG files cannot be played.

About playback order of albums, tracks, and files

Albums play in the following order:

◆Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

Album

Track or file

1-14

When you insert a DATA CD and press H,

Selecting an album

Press MENU.

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

Press X/x to select the album you want to play.

Press H.

Playback starts from the selected album. To select MP3 audio tracks, see “Selecting an MP3 audio track” (page 64). To select JPEG image files, see “Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 65).

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To turn on or off the display

Press MENU repeatedly.

z Hints

• Of the sele cted album, you can select to play only the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or both, by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 67).

• During playb ack, you can press ALBUM +/– to go to the next/previous album without usi ng the album list.

Selecting an MP3 audio track

After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER.

The list of tracks in the album appears.

Press X/x to select a track, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track.

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track

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

(

3 0

)

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

M Y FAVOURITE SONG 1 ( 2 5 6

)

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

To stop viewing the JPEG image

Press x.

z Hints

• While viewin g JPEG image files, you can set options such as “INTERVAL” (page 68), “EFFECT” (page 68), and “SHARPNESS” (page 60).

• You can view JPEG images files without MP3 audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 67).

• The date the picture was taken is displayed beside “DATE” in the Control Menu (page 15). Note that no date may appear depending on the digita l camera.

Note

PICTURE NAVI does not work if “AUDIO (MP3)” is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 67).

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show

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

Press MENU.

The list of albums on the DATA CD appears.

Press X/x to select an album.

Press H.

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

To stop playback

Press x.

Notes

• The slide sh ow stops when X/x or ZOOM is

pressed. To resume the slide show, press H.

• This function does n ot work if “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 67).

X/x

(

3 0

)

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

the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any subalbums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.)

When you press MENU and the list of album names appears (page 64), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list.

z Hints

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

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

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files

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

CLEAR

./>

C/X/x/c

z Hint

You can view the disc information while playi ng MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files (page 5 0).

Notes

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

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

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Selecting a JPEG image file

After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press PICTURE NAVI.

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

1234

5678

9101112

13 14 15 16

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

Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view, and press ENTER.

The selected image appears. Example

To go to the next or previous JPEG image file

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

To rotate a JPEG image

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

To magnify a JPEG image (ZOOM)

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

◆When pressed once (x2)

The image enlarges twice the original size.

◆When pressed twice (x4)

The image enlarges four times the original size.

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

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

X/x

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (MODE (MP3, JPEG)), and press ENTER.

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

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

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

Press X/x to select “AUTO” (default), and press ENTER.

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

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

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

ENTER

DATA CD

Press MENU.

The list of albums on the DATA CD appears.

(

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

Press X/x to select the album that contains both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG images you want to play.

Press H.

A slide show starts with sound.

z Hints

• To repeat bot h MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files in a single album, repeat the same MP 3 audio track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)” (page 43) to repeat the track or album.

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

MP3

Notes

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

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

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

Setting the pace for a slide show (INTERVAL)

)

3 0

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

Note

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

Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT)

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

X/x

DISPLAY

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Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “INTERVAL” appear.

12)

3 (

1 0 / 2 9 / 2 0 0 4 NORMAL NORMAL FAST SLOW1 SLOW2

Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• NORMAL

: sets the duration to between

6 to 9 seconds.

• FAST: sets a duration shorter than NORMAL.

• SLOW1: sets a duration longer than NORMAL.

• SLOW2: sets a duration longer than SLOW1.

Press ENTER.

ENTER

DATA CD

ENTER

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode.

JPEG

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

The options for “EFFECT” appear.

12)

3 (

1 0 / 2 3 / 2 0 0 4

MODE1 MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 MODE4 MODE5 OFF

X/x

DATA CD

JPEG

Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

•MODE1

: the image sweeps in from top

to bottom.

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

• MODE3: the image stretches out from the center of the screen.

• MODE4: the images randomly cycle through the effects.

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

• OFF: turns off this function.

Press ENTER.

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Using Various Additional Functions

Locking Discs

(CUSTOM

PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL

CONTROL)

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

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

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

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

Custom Parental Control

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

Number buttons

ENTER

DISPLAY

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.

◆ If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then press

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

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password

X/x

appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

DVD VIDEO

ENTER

Insert the disc you want to lock.

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

1-16

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

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

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

The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

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

The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.

Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER.

The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 73 using the number buttons.

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

The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.

Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete.

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.

To play a disc for which Parental Control is set

Insert the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears.

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

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then press

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF

USA

STANDARD:

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF

USA

STANDARD:

USA

OTHERS

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF

OFF

STANDARD:

8: 7: 6: 5:

NC17

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: USA

4: PG13

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 password 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 and input the correct number.

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 to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can control the volume with the supplied remote.

Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to correctly 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

Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

While holding down [/1, press the number buttons to select the manufacturer’s code for your TV (see the table below).

Release [/1.

Number buttons

TV/DVD switch

VOL +/–

[/1

TV/VIDEO

ENTER

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

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

To turn off the Custom Parental Control function

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental

Control.”

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

ENTER.

3 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental

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

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

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

ENTER

and press

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

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

z Hint

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

Parental Control (limited playback)

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

Number buttons

DISPLAY

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

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

◆ If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

ENTER

X/x

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z Hint

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

Notes

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

• Depending on the d isc, 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 previous level.

Area Code

Standard Code number

Argentina 2044

Australia 2047

Austria 2046

Belgium 2057

Brazil 2070

Canada 2079

Chile 2090

China 2092

Denmark 2115

Finland 2165

France 2174

Germany 2109

India 2248

Indonesia 2238

Italy 2254

Japan 2276

Korea 2304

Malaysia 2363

Mexico 2362

Netherlands 2376

New Zealand 2390

Norway 2379

Pakistan 2427

Philippines 2424

Portugal 2436

Russia 2489

Singapore 2501

Spain 2149

Sweden 2499

Switzerland 2086

Thailand 2528

United Kingdom 2184

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When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following:

[/1 Turn the TV on or off

VOL (volume) +/–

Number buttons and ENTER

TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Akai 04

AOC 04

Centurion 12

Coronado 03

Curtis-Mathes 12, 14

Daewoo 04, 22

Daytron 03, 12

Fisher 11

General Electric 04, 06, 10

Gold Star/LG 03, 04, 17

Hitachi 02, 03, 04

J.C.Penney 04, 10, 12

JVC 09

KMC 03

Magnavox 03, 04, 08, 12, 21

Marantz 04, 13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17

NEC 04, 12

Panasonic 06, 19

Philco 02, 03, 04, 08

Philips 08, 21

Pioneer 06, 16

Adjust the volume of the TV

Select the channel of the TV

between the TV and other input sources

Manufacturer Code number

Portland 03

Proscan 10

Quasar 06, 18

Radio Shack 05, 10, 14

RCA 04, 10

Sampo 12

Samsung 03, 04, 12, 20

Sanyo 11, 14

Scott 12

Sears 07, 10, 11

Sharp 03, 05, 18

Sylvania 08, 12

Teknika 03, 08, 14

Toshiba 07, 18

Wards 03, 04, 12

Yorx 12

Zenith 14, 15

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

TV/DVD switch

Number buttons

Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver)

Using Various Additional Functions

using the number buttons.

Release [/1.

The VOL +/– buttons control the AV amplifier’s volume.

◆ If you want to control the TV’s volume

Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

"/1

VOL +/–

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).

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 78, 79, 80, 91

Denon 84, 85, 86

Kenwood 92, 93

Onkyo 81, 82, 83

Pioneer 99

Sansui 87

Technics 97, 98

Yamaha 94, 95, 96

z Hint

If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 78 to 84.

Note

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

ENTER

DISPLAY

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

X/x

STOP DVD VIDEO

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

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

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

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

Selected item

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL

4:3 OUTPUT:

Setup items

Press X/x to select an item, then

JACKET PICTURE

(COMPONENT OUT)

press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL 4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

(COMPONENT OUT)

4:3 PAN SCAN

Options

16:9

AUTO

OFF

FULL

16:9 16:9

OFF

FULL

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Settings and Adjustments

Press X/x to select a setting, then press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL

4:3 OUTPUT:

To enter the Quick Setup mode

Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make basic adjustments (page 30).

Selected setting

JACKET PICTURE

(COMPONENT OUT)

4:3 PAN SCAN

To reset all of the “SETUP” settings

Select “RESET” in step 3 and press ENTER.

Select “YES” using X/x. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting “NO” here.

Press ENTER. All the settings explained on pages 78 to 87 return to the default settings. Do not press [/1 while resetting the player, which takes a few seconds to complete.

FULL

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

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

Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup

OFF

Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 77).

LANGUAGE SETUP

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)

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

◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)

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

◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)

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

z Hint

If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” on page 95 using the number buttons.

Note

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

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

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◆ BLACK LEVEL

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the jacks other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT.

◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this when the player outputs progressive signals (page 22).

◆ 4:3 OUTPUT

This setting is effective only when you set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9.” Adjust to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your progressive format compatible TV, change the setting on your TV, not the player. Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI connection, or progressive signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Note

This setting is not effective when you use the HDMI OUT jack and set “HDMI RESOLUTION” to “720 × 480i” (page 79).

JACKET PICTURE

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

GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the

player appears.

BLUE The background color is blue.

BLACK The background color is black.

Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level.

OFF Lowers the standard black

level. Use this when the picture becomes too white.

OFF

Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level. Normally select this position.

ON Raises the standard black level.

Use this setting when the picture appears too dark.

FULL Select this when you can

change the aspect ratio on your TV.

NORMAL Select this when you cannot

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

16:9 aspect ratio TV

◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only)

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback can be stored in memory for up to 40 different DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs (page 36).

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

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

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 77). The default settings are underlined.

◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks – 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks

◆ 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 conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This function affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks – 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks – DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/

HDMI OUT jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 84).

ON Stores the resume setting in

memory for up to 40 discs.

OFF Does not store the resume

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

OFF Normally, select this position.

ON Select this when the playback sound

from the speakers is distorted.

STANDARD

Normally, select this position.

TV MODE Makes low sounds clear even if

you turn the volume down.

WIDE RANGE

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

OFF

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER: SHARP

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS:

D-PCM

PCM

D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

AUDIO(HDMI):

AUTO

Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP)

Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.

Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 77). The default settings are underlined.

◆ TV TYPE

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: 16:9 HDMI RESOLUTION: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL

4:3 OUTPUT:

16:9 Select this when you connect a

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

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

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.

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

JACKET PICTURE

(COMPONENT OUT)

AUTO

FULL

Note

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

◆ HDMI RESOLUTION

Selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. When you select AUTO (default), the player outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for your TV. If the picture is not clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/projector, etc.

AUTO Normally, select this.

OFF

1920u1080i Sends 1920u1080i video

1280u720p Sends 1280u720p video

720u480p Sends 720u480p video

720u480i Sends 720u480i video

Note

Even when a setting other than “AUTO” is selected and the connected TV cannot accept the resolution, the player automatically adjusts the vide o signals that are suitable for the TV.

◆ SCREEN SAVER

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

OFF Turns off the screen saver.

◆ BACKGROUND

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

signals.

Turns on the screen saver.

Settings and Adjustments

Custom Settings

SETUP)

Use this to set up playback related and other settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 77). The default settings are underlined.

◆ AUTO POWER OFF

Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off.

OFF Switches this function off.

ON The player enters standby mode

◆ AUTO PLAY

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

OFF

ON Automatically starts playback

◆ DISPLAY

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

BRIGHT

DARK Makes the lighting dark.

AUTO DARK

AUTO OFF Turns off the lighting if you do

OFF (FL OFF)

(CUSTOM

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO POWER OFF: OFF AUTO PLAY: DISPLAY: PAUSE MODE: PLAYBACK MEMORY: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME:

when left in stop mode for more than 30 minutes.

Switches this function off.

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

Makes the lighting bright.

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

not operate the player or remote for a while.

Turns off the lighting. The FL OFF indicator on the player lights up.

OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

OFF

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◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

AUTO The picture, including subjects

FRAME The picture, including subjects

◆ PLAYBACK MEMORY

The player can store “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” and other settings of each disc for up to 40 discs (Playback Memory). Set this function “ON” or “OFF.”

The following settings are stored in memory. – CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 59)* – AV ALIGNEMENT (page 61)* – SHARPNESS (page 60)*

* DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD/Super VCD only

The player can store the settings of up to 40 discs. When you store the setting of disc number 41, the first disc setting is cancelled.

◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)

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

OFF

AUTO Priority given.

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

• If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tr acks

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

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

Stores the settings in memory when you eject the disc.

OFF Does not store the settings in

memory.

Note

No priority given.

Notes

may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 78).

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

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◆ AUDIO FILTER

Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above

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

SHARP Provides a wide frequency range

and spatial feeling.

SLOW Provides smooth and warm

sound.

Note

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

◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Checking the audio signal format” (page 54). This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks – DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/

HDMI OUT jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” is set to “D-PCM” (page 84).

Normally, select this position.

DOLBY

Multi-channel audio signals are

SUR-

output to 2 channels for enjoying

ROUND

surround sounds.

NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are

downmixed to 2 channels for use with your stereo.

◆ DIGITAL OUT

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

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

OFF The influence of the digital circuit

upon the analog circuit is minimal. If you are using the HDMI OUT jack, PCM sound will be output depending on the connected equipment. If the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purposes, the signal is only output as 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.

Note

Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from a DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT jack.

Setting the digital output signal

Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 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:

AUDIO(HDMI):

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

Notes

• The AV alignment function (page 61) is not effective if you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” respectively.

• The AV alignment function (page 61) is not effective if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTScompliant device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” respectively.

OFF

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

ON D-PCM D-PCM

PCM

48kHz/16bit

AUTO

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Settings and Adjustments

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

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM Select this when the player is

DOLBY DIGITAL

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL signals, the “D-PCM” signals will be automatically output even when you select “DOLBY DIGITAL.”

◆ DTS

Selects the type of DTS audio signals.

D-PCM

DTS Select this when the player is

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with DTS signals, the “D-PCM” signals will be automatically output even when you select “DTS.”

connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX” item in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 83).

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

Note

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

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

Note

◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.

48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD

96kHz/24bit All types of signals inc luding

• The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT

• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment

◆ AUDIO (HDMI)

Selects the type of audio signal output from the HDMI OUT jack.

AUTO

PCM Converts Dolby Digital, DTS,

A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you connect the player to a TV that is not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS signals and “AUTO” is selected. In this case, select “PCM.”

VIDEOs are always converted to 48 kHz/16 bit.

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

Notes

L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks and 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks are not affected by this setting and keep their original sampling frequency level.

not compatible with 96 kHz/24 bit signals, 48 kHz/16 bit PCM will be automatically output even when you select “96kHz/24bit.”

Normally, select this. Outputs audio signals according to the “DIGITAL OUT” settings (page 83).

or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.

Note

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

28).

You can create two different Speaker Setup settings, one for Super Audio CDs and one for all other types of discs.

Follow steps 1 through 4 of “Using the Setup Display” (page 77) to select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup display.

SPEAKER SETUP

DVD: SUPER AUDIO CD:

Select “DVD” or “SUPER AUDIO CD” using X/x, then press ENTER.

Example: “DVD”

SPEAKER SETUP(DVD)

SIZE: DISTANCE:

LEVEL(FRONT)

LEVEL(REAR)

FRONT: CENTER: REAR: SUBWOOFER:

OFF

LARGE LARGE

LARGE(REAR)

YES

TEST TONE:

Set the following items in the order that they are explained below.

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.

◆ SIZE

Selects the size of the speakers.

•FRONT

LARGE Normally select this position.

SMALL Select this when the speaker

• CENTER

LARGE

SMALL Select this when the speaker

NONE Select this if you do not connect

•REAR

LARGE

SMALL (REAR/SIDE): Select this

NONE Select this if you do not connect

* Rear speaker position Correctly specify the location of the rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect.

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

• Set to “REAR,” i f the location of the rear speakers

This setting affects only “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,” “VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and “VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” mode (page 56). This setting does not affect the Su per Audio CD Multi audio signals.

cannot reproduce adequate bass frequencies.

Normally select this position.

cannot reproduce adequate bass frequencies.

a center speaker.

(REAR/SIDE): Normally select this position. Select according to the rear speaker position*.

when the sound distorts or the surround effects are difficult to hear. Select according to the rear speaker position*.

rear speakers.

corresponds to section A below.

corresponds to section B below.

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Settings and Adjustments

• SUBWOOFER

YES Select this if you connect a

NONE Select this if you do not connect

• The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at

• If your spea kers are too small to reproduce low

• Even if there a re fewer than 6 speakers connected,

◆ DISTANCE

Sets the distance from your listening position to the speakers. Set the distance to your front speakers in “FRONT” first (A). Then adjust the values in “CENTER” (center speaker B), and “REAR” (rear speaker C) , and “SUBWOOFER” (D) to reflect the actual distance to your center speaker, rear speakers, and subwoofer.

subwoofer to output the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals from the subwoofer.

a subwoofer.

Notes

120 Hz.

bass frequencies, utilize a subwoofer for low frequency sound. When you set the speaker settings to “SMALL,” the bass redirection circuitry will be activated and the bass frequencies for the speakers are output fro m the subwoofer.

the player distributes the audio signal component s to the front speakers.

(4~50 ft/

1.2~

15.2m)

Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display each time you move the speakers. Start from the front speaker. The default adjustments are in parentheses.

FRONT (10 ft/3m)

CENTER (10 ft/ 3m)

REAR (10 ft/ 3m)

SUBWOOFER (10 ft/3m)

Note

If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed a t an equal distance from your listening positio n, set the distance according to the closest spea ker.

(4~50 ft/

1.2~

15.2m)

Set this between 4 and 50 ft (1.2m and 15.2m) in 1 ft (0.3m) increments.

Set this within –5 and +2 ft (–1.5m and +0.6m) of the “FRONT” setting in 1 ft (0.3m) increments. For example, if “FRONT” is set to 17 ft (5.1m), “CENTER” can be set between 12 and 19 ft (3.6m and 5.7m).

Set this within –16 and +2 ft (–4.8m and +0.6m) of the “FRONT” setting in 1 ft (0.3m) increments. For example, if “FRONT” is set to 17 ft (5.1m), “REAR” can be set between 1 and 19 ft (0.3m and 5.7m).

Set this within –5 and +2 ft (–1.5m and 0.6m) of the “FRONT” setting in 1 ft (0.3m) increments. For example, if “FRONT” is set to 17 ft (5.1m), “SUBWOOFER” can be set between 12 and 19 ft (3.6m and 5.7m).

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in the U.S.A. only).

Power

The power is not turned on.

, Check that the power cord is connected

securely.

Picture

There is no picture/picture noise appears.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 19)

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

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

through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your player directly to your TV, try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input (page 19).

, You have selected “PROGRESSIVE

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

, Even if your TV is compatible with

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

, The VIDEO OFF function takes effect. , The player is connected to an input device

that is not HDCP compliant (the HDMI indicator on the front panel does not light up). See page 20.

, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video

output, changing the “HDMI RESOLUTION” setting in “SCREEN SETUP” may solve the problem (page 79). Connect the TV and the player using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays. Change the “HDMI RESOLUTION” setting in “SCREEN SETUP,” and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other options.

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

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your

DVD.

Sound

There is no sound.

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

jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 26, 27, 28).

, The amplifier (receiver) input is not

correctly set.

, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-

motion Play mode.

, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse

mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through

the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check the audio settings (page 83).

, Super Audio CD audio signals are not

output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.

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

, The player can only display numbers and

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as “*”.

The disc does not start playing from the beginning.

, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or

A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 41).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 36).

The player starts playing the disc automatically.

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

set to “ON” (page 81).

Playback stops automatically.

, While playing discs with an auto pause

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

Some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play cannot be performed.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able

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

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page 37).

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the

DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the

language for the sound track.

The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page 37).

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on

the DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of

subtitles.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page 37).

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

being played.

, The angle can only be changed when the

“ ” indicator lights up on the front panel display (page 12).

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

The player does not operate properly.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the

player to operate abnormally, unplug the player.

Nothing is displayed in the front panel display.

, “DISPLAY” in “CUSTUM SETUP” is set

to “OFF” or “AUTO OFF.” Set “DISPLAY” to any setting other than “OFF” or “AUTO OFF” (page 81)

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 91.)

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

, Child Lock is set (page 35).

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

, Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

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

, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you

want to play is broken.

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

conform to DCF (page 62).

, The JPEG image file has the extension

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

◆ LEVEL (FRONT)

Varies the level of the front speakers. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default adjustments are in parentheses.

L (0 dB) Set this between –6 dB and 0

R (0 dB) Set this between –6 dB and 0

CENTER (0 dB)

SUBWOOFER (DVD: –5 dB/ Super Audio CD: 0 dB)

◆ LEVEL (REAR)

Varies the level of the rear speakers. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default adjustments are in parentheses.

L (0 dB) Set this between –12 dB and

R (0 dB) Set this between –12 dB and

To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time

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

◆ TEST TONE

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

OFF

ON The test tone is emitted from

dB in 0.5 dB increments.

Set this between –12 dB and 0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.

Set this between –15 dB and +5 dB in 0.5 dB increments.

0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.

The test tone is not emitted from the speakers.

each speaker in sequence while adjusting level.

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 “LEVEL (FRONT)” or “LEVEL (REAR)” and adjust the value 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.

Note

The test tone signals are not output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack.

Settings and Adjustments

, While playing a Super VCD on which the

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

, The equipment connected to the HDMI

OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format, in this case set “AUDIO(HDMI)” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “PCM” (page 84).

No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack

, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI

device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals).

, The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super

Audio CD sound.

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“ON” (page 82).

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set “AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “TV MODE” (page 82).

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“OFF” (page 82).

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

, Check the speaker connections and setting

(page 28, 30, 83).

, The 5.1 channel sound is not recorded on

the disc being played.

The sound comes from the center speaker only.

, Depending on the disc, the sound may come

from the center speaker only.

, Set the surround mode setting to “OFF”

(page 54).

Operation

The remote does not function.

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

the player.

, The distance between the remote and the

player is too far.

, The remote is not pointed at the remote

sensor on the player.

The disc does not play.

, The disc is turned over.

Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.

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

(page 9).

, The region code on the DVD does not match

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the player

(page 5)

, The player cannot play a recorded disc that

is not correctly finalized

The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 63).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3

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

, The MP3 audio track does not have the

extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not formatted in MP3 even

though it has the extension “.MP3.”

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

MP3PRO format.

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE

(JPEG)” (page 67).

The JPEG image file cannot be played (page 63).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG

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

, The file has an extension other than

“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

, The image is larger than 3072 (width)

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

, The image does not fit the screen (the image

is reduced).

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO

(MP3)” (page 67).

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

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

(page 67).

(page 9)

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Additional Information

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Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the

display)

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

C:13:50

First three characters of the service number

C 13 The disc is dirty or recorded

C 31 The disc is not inserted

E XX

(xx is a number)

Cause and/or corrective action

in a format that this player cannot play (page 9). ,Clean the disc with a soft

cloth or check its format (page 10).

correctly. ,Re-insert the disc

correctly.

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

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

Glossary

Album (page 62, 64)

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

Chapter (page 12)

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

Dolby Digital (page 23, 84)

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

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 23)

Audio signal processing technology that Dolby Laboratories developed for surround sound. When the input signal contains a surround component, the Pro Logic process outputs the front, center and rear signals. The rear channel is monaural.

DTS (page 23, 84)

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

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DVD VIDEO (page 8)

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

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

DVD-RW (page 8)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO.

Additional Information

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

DVD+RW (page 8)

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

File (page 62, 65)

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

Film based software, Video based software (page 22)

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. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (24 frames/50 fields) per second.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition video signals and multi-channel audio signals to AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without degradation. Since the video signals are compatible with the current DVI (Digital Visual Interface) format, HDMI jacks can be connected to DVI jacks by way of an HDMI-DVI converter cord. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals.

Normal (Interlace) format (page 22)

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

Progressive format (page 22)

Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 25 or 30 frames (50-60 fields) in one second, the Progressive format can show 50-60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This player is compatible with the 480 (525) progressive format.

Progressive JPEG

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

Scene (page 12)

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 (page 8)

A Super Audio CD disc can reproduce sounds that are extremely faithful to the original sound by 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. Super Audio CDs are divided into the following types.

• Super Audio CD (single layer disc) This disc consists of a single HD layer*.

*High density signal layer for the Super Audio CD

HD (high density) layer

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

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

• 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD This disc consists of the 2 channel playback area and the multi-channel playback area.

Title (page 15)

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 15)

Sections of a picture or a music feature on a VIDEO CD, CD or DATA CD (the length of a song). (“Track” in DATA CD is an exclusive definition for this player.)

Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page 15)

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

2 channel playback area Multi-channel playback area

Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC

Audio characteristics

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM

96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (44 kHz: –2 dB ±1 dB)/Super Audio CD: 2 Hz to 100 kHz (50 kHz: –3 dB ±1 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

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

(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks only)

Harmonic distortion: 0.003 % Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO/Super Audio

CD: 103 dB/CD: 99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

Inputs and outputs

(Jack name: Jack type/Input or output level/

Input or load impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO) 1/2: Phono jack/

2 Vrms/10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical

output jack/–18 dBm (wave length

Additional Information

660 nm)

HDMI OUT: TypeA (19 pin) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, P

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P

interlace*

= 0.648 Vp-p, progressive or

interlace*

= 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms *1 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is ON *2 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is OFF

LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2: Phono jack/

1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT 1/2: 4-pin mini DIN/Y:

1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

5.1CH OUTPUT: Phono jack/2 Vrms/10

kilohms

CONTROL S IN(U.S./Canadian models

only): Mini jack

B/CB

, PR/CR:

General

Power requirements:

U.S./Canadian models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Models for other areas: 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz See page 5 for further information.

Power consumption: 14 W Dimensions (approx.):

430 u 55.5 u 237 mm (17 u 2 (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 2.3 kg (5 Operating temperature: 5 qC to 35 qC

F to 95qF)

(41

Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

See page 18.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

NERGY STARR is a U.S. registered mark.

As an

NERGY STARR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the

NERGY STARR guidelines for

energy efficiency.

B/CB

, PR/

u 9

in.)

lb)

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SECTION 2

DISASSEMBLY

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

2-1. UPPER CASE

Screw, Tapping

Tray cover

DVP-NS975V

3 Three screws (Screw +BV3 (3-CR))

Screw, Tapping

Chassis back

2-2. FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY

Claw

Front panel assembly

Two claws

2-1

Claw

DVP-NS975V

2-3. LOADING ASSEMBLY

Three screws

SUMITITE (B3), +BV

Loading assembly

3 FMO-013 flexible board (CN101, 24P)

4 MD-105 harness (CN201, 6P)

5 FMS-002 flexible cable (CN202, 5P)

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