Sony DVP-S745D User Manual

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3-061-776-11(1)
CD/DVD Player
CD/DVD Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-S745D DVP-S735D
© 2000 Sony Corporation
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WARNING
Welcome!
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Mains cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Precautions
Safety
• The power requirements and power consumption of this unit are indicated on the back of the unit. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
Power requirements and power consumption c
CD/DVD PLAYER
AC 00V 00Hz
NO.
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SONY CORPORATION
MODEL NO.
MADE IN JAPAN
DVP–XXXX
0-000-000-00
X
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air dusts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the CD/DVD player and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit.
For the model supplied with the AC plug adaptor
If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into the wall outlet, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor.
Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/ DVD Player. Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes About the Discs 6
Getting Started 7
Unpacking 7 TV Hookups 8 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 10
5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 12 Selecting the Language for the On-Screen
Display 14
Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) 15
Playing Discs 16
Playing Discs 16 Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame 18 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) 20 Using the DVD’s Menu 21 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
(PBC Playback) 22 Using the Front Panel Display 23
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu 25
Using the Control Menu Display 25 Control Menu Item List 27 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/
Index/Scene 28 Checking the Playing Time and Remaining
Time 29 Selecting a Starting Point Using the
Time Code 30 Labeling the Disc 31 Changing the Sound 32 Displaying the Subtitles 35 Changing the Angles 35 Digital Cinema Sound Settings 36 Checking the Play Information 39 Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) 40 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 42 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 44 Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) 45
Repeating a Specific Portion (A–B Repeat) 46 Adjusting the Playback Picture
(Video Equalizer) 47
Enhancing the Playback Picture
(Digital Video Enhancer) 49
Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER) 49
Settings and Adjustments 52
Using the Setup Display 52 Setup Display Item List 54 Setting the Display Language or Sound Track
(LANGUAGE SETUP) 55 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) 57 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 59 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) 63 Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) 65 Controlling Your TV or AV Receiver (Amplifier)
with the Supplied Remote 68
Additional Information 71
Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis function 74 Specifications 75 Glossary 76 Language Code List 78 Index to Parts and Controls 79 Index 83
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About This Manual

Conventions
Icon Meaning
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player.
Z
• Displays on the screen are slightly different depending on the player model. Illustrations of the on-screen display in this manual are for one of the player models.
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• The supplied remote commander is different depending on the player model. RMT-D120O is used for the illustrations in this manual, unless otherwise mentioned.
• The icons on the right are used in this manual:

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

DVD VIDEOs VIDEO CDs Audio CDs
Disc logo
Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task.
Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.
Indicates that the function is for DVD VIDEOs.
Indicates that the function is for VIDEO CDs.
Indicates that the function is for Audio CDs.
Contents
Disc size
Audio + Video
12 cm 8 cm
Audio + Video Audio
12 cm
8 cm
12 cm
8 cm
(CD single)
Play time
About 4 h (for single-sided DVD)/ about 8 h (for double-sided DVD)
About 80 min. (for single-sided DVD)/ about 160 min. (for
74 min.
20 min.
74 min.
20 min.
double-sided DVD)
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
The player switches the color system, PAL or NTSC, according to the connected TV. (For details, see page 9.)
Region code of DVDs you can play on this unit
Your DVD player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes.
DVDs labeled
ALL
will also play on this unit.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will
CD/DVD PLAYER
AC 00V 00Hz
NO.
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SONY CORPORATION
MODEL NO.
MADE IN JAPAN
DVP–XXXX
0-000-000-00
X
Region code
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.
Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally fixed 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.
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Terms for discs
• Title
The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, the movie, etc. in video software, or the name of an album in audio software.
• Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.
• Track
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a VIDEO CD or a CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want.
DVD structure
VIDEO CD or
Title
Chapter
Track
Disc
Disc
CD structure
Index
Discs that the player cannot play
The player cannot play discs other than the ones listed in the table on page 4. CD-Rs, CD-ROMs including PHOTO CDs, data sections in CD-EXTRAs, DVD-ROMs, DVD-audio, HD (high density) layer of Super Audio CD etc., cannot be played.
• Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD or a CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may be recorded.
• Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.” Each scene is assigned a scene number enabling you to locate the scene you want.
Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)
This player conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type.
Disc type
VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs)
You can
Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music.
Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in addition to the video playback functions of Ver. 1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play high-resolution still pictures if they are included on the disc.
When playing DTS*-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo outputs. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo outputs of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must be connected to the digital output of the DVD player.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
* “DTS,” “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out “are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Precautions

On safety
• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
• 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 (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• Should the AC power cord (mains lead) need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified service shop only.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: The enclosed DVD 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. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

Notes About the Discs

On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation
to prevent heat build-up in the player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug
that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.
• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources,
or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not 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 handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue completely before using the disc.
• 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.
On cleaning
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
On novelty discs
• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs such as heart- or star-shaped CDs as they may cause the player to malfunction.
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Getting

Unpacking

Started
This section describes how to hook up the CD/DVD player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) and/or an AV receiver (amplifier). You cannot connect this player to a TV which does not have a video input connector. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video connecting cord (1)
• S video cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) RMT -D120E, RMT-D120A (for DVP-S745D) or RMT-D120O (for DVP-S735D) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• A plug adaptor is included with some models.
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on the player.

Getting Started

z You can control TVs and AV receivers (amplifiers) using the
supplied remote
See page 68.
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 sunlight or lighting
apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
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TV Hookups

Getting Started
This connection is for listening to the sound through TV speakers (L: left, R: right). Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected.
zYou can enjoy surround sound using your TV’s built-in
speakers
You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of built-in TV speakers without using actual rear speakers (VES TV: Virtual Enhanced Surround TV). For details, see page 37.
CD/DVD player
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
WOOFER
R
AUDIO OUT
RL
1
2
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL
VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT
1
1
2
2
Required cords
Audio/Video connecting cord (supplied) (1)
Yellow White (L) Red (R)
S video cord (supplied) (1)
When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow, Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. If your TV has an S video input connector, connect the component via the S VIDEO OUT connector using the supplied S video cord. You will get a better picture. Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
B/B-Y CR/R-Y
YC
Yellow White (L) Red (R)
To AUDIO OUT
: Signal flow
To VIDEO OUT
To S VIDEO OUT
To video input
To audio input
To S video input
To mains
TV
INPUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
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If you connect the player to a monitor or projector having component video input connectors that conform to the output signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, C C
R/R-Y) connectors on the player
B/B-Y,
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors using three video connecting cords (not supplied) of the same kind. You will get a better picture.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
CB/B-YYC
R
/R-Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
R
C
C
B
Y
Notes
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected.
• Do not connect this player to a video deck. If you do, noise may appear in the picture.
VCR TV
Setups for the player
Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on the TV or other components to be connected. Use the setup display to change the various settings. For details on using the setup display, see page 52.
To connect the player to a wide-screen TV
In the setup display, set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9” (default setting). For details, see page 57.
To connect the player to a normal TV
In the setup display, set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “4:3 LETTER BOX” or “4:3 PAN SCAN.” For details, see page 57.
• If the color system of the TV is NTSC or PAL
The color system of the player is set to NTSC or PAL. If the playback picture of the player does not appear on the TV, change the color system of the player to the same color system (PAL or NTSC) of your TV. To change the color system, hold ! down while pressing X on the player. The power indicator lights up in green and changes to red. Then release X.
zYou can check the color system of the player
Press ! on the player and then press @/1 on the remote. The power indicator lights up in green. When “NTSC” appears on the front panel display, the color system of the player is set to NTSC. When “NTSC” does not appear, the color system is set to PAL.
Getting Started
CD/DVD player
• Depending on the TV or receiver (amplifier), sound distortion may occur because the audio output level is high. In this case, set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” in the setup display. For details, see page 63.
Connect directly
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Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups

Getting Started
Connect your receiver (amplifier) as follows. Refer as well to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected.
zYou can enjoy surround sounds even if you only connect
front speakers
You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (VES: Virtual Enhanced Surround and VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION). For details, see page 37.
Required cords
Audio connecting cord (not supplied) (1)
White (L) Red (R)
S video cord (supplied) (1)
When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
White (L) Red (R)
If you have a digital component such as a receiver (amplifier) with a digital connector, DAT or MD, connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied).
Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1)
Coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1)
Do not connect the mains lead to a switched mains such as the mains on a receiver (amplifier). Doing so may cause the Playback Memory, Bookmark, Disc Memo and menu settings to be cancelled when you turn off the receiver.
Note
You cannot enjoy a picture with an S video signal if your TV does not conform to the S video signal. When your TV does not have an S VIDEO input, connect the component via the VIDEO INPUT connector using the video connecting cord (not supplied) instead of the S video cord. For details, see page 9. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV.
CD/DVD player
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
WOOFER
R
To AUDIO OUT (R, L)
AUDIO OUT
RL
1
2
To DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL
or
or
VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT
To DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
Take off the cap.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
1
1
2
2
To S VIDEO OUT
To optical digital input
To coaxial digital input
B
/B-Y CR/R-Y
YC
To S VIDEO input
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
To mains
TV
S VIDEO
Receiver (Amplifier) with a digital connector, MD deck, DAT deck, etc.
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: Signal flow
To audio input
CD
L
R
Receiver (Amplifier)
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Setups for the player when using the digital connecting cords
Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied). You do not need to use the audio connecting cord. Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on the components to be connected. Use the setup display to change the various settings. For details on using the setup display, see page 52.
If your receiver (amplifier) does not have a built­in Dolby* Digital decoder, MPEG decoder or DTS decoder
To listen to the sound through speakers connected
to a receiver (amplifier) which has a digital connector, or to output the sound to a digital component such as a DAT or MD deck
Set the “AUDIO SETUP” items in the setup display (page 63) as shown in the illustration below. These are the default settings.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: CENTER SPEAKER EQ: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
When you have made the connections using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord, do not set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” to “MPEG,” “DTS” to “DTS” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/24bit.” If you do, a loud noise will suddenly come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
DISPLAY
DOLBY SURROUND
ENTER
OFF
STANDARD
FLAT
ON
D-PCM
PCM
D-PCM
48kHz/16bit
Set the items as shown
If you have an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, MPEG decoder or DTS decoder
• When you connect an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder A
Set “DIGITAL OUT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” and then set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” in the setup display (page 64).
• When you connect an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder B
Set “DIGITAL OUT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” and then set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in the setup display (page 64).
• When you connect an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder C
Set “DIGITAL OUT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” and then set “DTS” to “DTS” in the setup display (page 64).
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: CENTER SPEAKER EQ: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL
ENTER
OFF
STANDARD
FLAT
ON
MPEG
DTS
48kHz/16bit
A B C
Notes
• When you do not connect an audio component with a
built-in Dolby Digital decoder, do not set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGIT AL.”
• When you do not connect an audio component with a
built-in MPEG decoder, do not set “MPEG” to “MPEG.”
• When you do not connect an audio component with a
built-in DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “DTS.”
• When you connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector, the Virtual 3D Surround effect cannot be heard.
Getting Started
Note
You cannot make direct digital audio recordings of discs recorded in multichannel surround format using an MD deck or DAT deck.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
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5.1 Channel Surround Hookups

Getting Started
Some DVDs have a sound track with up to 5.1 channels recorded in Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS format. Using a receiver (amplifier) having 5.1 channel inputs and 6 speakers, you can enjoy a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home. “5.1 channel” stands for the 2 front speakers (Left and Right), 2 rear speakers (Left and Right), 1 center speaker, and a subwoofer. Even if you have fewer than 6 speakers, the player appropriately distributes the output signal to the speakers. This player also has a VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND mode. You can use 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position (VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT) or to create 3 sets of virtual rear speakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers (VIRTUAL MULTI REAR, etc.). For details on the VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND mode, see page 36.
Note
When a DVD has a sound track with 7.1 channels recorded in MPEG audio format, the output audio signals are mixed down to
5.1 channels.
Speaker placement
For the best possible surround sound, we recommend the following conditions.
• Use higher performance speakers.
• Use rear and center speakers that match your front speakers in size and performance.
• Place the subwoofer between the front (L, R) speakers if possible.
When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
Do not connect the power cord to a switched mains such as the mains on a receiver (amplifier). Doing so may cause the Playback Memory, Bookmark, Disc Memo and menu settings to be cancelled when you turn off the receiver.
Notes
• Do not connect the mains lead to the mains or press the POWER switch before completing all connections.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected.
• The cord connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks. A loose connection may cause hum and noise.
• If you want to connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied), see page 10.
Setups for the player
Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on the components to be connected. Use the setup display to change the various settings. For details on using the setup display, see page 52.
• To enjoy surround sounds by connecting the player
to a receiver (amplifier) with 5.1 channel inputs
Correctly adjust each speaker to your listening position (page 65).
Note
Do not place the rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
Required cords
Audio cords (not supplied) (2)
For the 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT and REAR jacks
White (L) Red (R)
Monaural audio cords (not supplied) (2)
For 5.1CH OUTPUT CENTER and WOOFER jacks.
S video cord (supplied) (1)
For the S VIDEO OUT jack
White (L) Red (R)
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To S VIDEO input
S VIDEO IN
TV
Getting Started
CD/DVD player
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
AV Receiver (Amplifier) with
5.1ch inputs
WOOFER
AUDIO OUT
RL
1
2
To 5.1CH OUTPUT
DIGITAL
TV/LD IN AC-3 RF
DVD IN
COAX
DVD IN OPT
TV/LD IN OPT
CD IN OPT
MD/DAT IN OPT
MD/DAT OUT OPT
SIGNAL GND
PHONO
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL
DVD
TV/LD
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
TUNER
CD
To S VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT
1
1
2
2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
YC
B/B-Y CR/R-Y
To mains
To 5.1CH input
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
MONITOR
S-LINK
CTRL A1
5.1 INPUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
REC OUT
TAPE
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
L
R
IN
L
R
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
REC OUT
MD/DAT
FRONT REAR
L
R
FRONTB REARA
RLR LRL
FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER
CENTER
L
R
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
PRE OUT
CENTER
+
AC OUTLET
Center speaker
Front speaker
INPUT
(R)
Subwoofer
Front speaker (L)
(Active type)
Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L)
: Signal flow
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Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display

LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:
To set, press , then .
ENGLISH ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW
ENTER
To quit, press .
DISPLAY
Getting Started
You can select the language for the setup display, the Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. The default setting is “ENGLISH.”
1 When the player is in stop mode, press DISPLAY
and select “SETUP” using M/m.
The on-screen menu items are different depending on whether there is a disc in the player or not.
DISPLAY
3 Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” using M/m, and then
press ENTER.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
ENTER
4 Select “OSD” using M/m, then press , or ENTER.
?/>/.//
The languages you can select are displayed. These languages are different depending on the player model.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH CHINESE 1 CHINESE 2
)
Selected item
1 2 ( 1 1 8 ( 3 4 C
SETUP Select:
)
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
ENTER
2 Press ENTER.
The setup display appears on the TV screen.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
ENGLISH ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW
ENTER
STOP DVD
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
ENTER
5 Select the desired language using M/m, then press
ENTER.
6 Press DISPLAY.
The setup display disappears.
7 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn off the on-screen
menu.
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Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)

To return to the previous screen
Press ORETURN.
To quit while making a selection
Press DISPLAY.
Note
The languages you can select are the ones displayed in step 4. For details, see page 55.
The player beeps when the following operations are performed. The default setting of the Sound Feedback function is set to off.
Operation Operation sound
Power is turned on One beep Power is turned off Two beeps
H is pressed One beep X is pressed Two beeps
Playback is stopped One long beep Operation is not possible Three beeps
!
A
Getting Started
X
?/1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1 Press ! on the player, then press ?/1 on the
remote.
The power indicator lights up in green. When there is a disc in the player, press A and remove the disc. Then press A again to close the disc tray.
2 Press and hold X on the player for more than two
seconds.
You will hear one beep and the Sound Feedback function is turned on.
To turn off the Sound Feedback Function
When there is no disc in the player, press and hold X on the player for more than two seconds. You will hear two beeps and the Sound Feedback function is turned off.
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Playing Discs

This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD.

Playing Discs

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc.
!
Power indicator
Adjust the headphone volume
Connect headphones*
AH
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
* For details on using the VIRTUAL SURROUND
HEADPHONES function, see “Digital Cinema Sound Settings” on page 39.
@/1
1 Turn on your TV .
Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this player.
When using a receiver (amplifier)
Turn on the receiver (amplifier) and select the appropriate position so that you can listen to the sound from this player.
2 Press ! to turn on the player.
The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red.
3 Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc
tray.
The player automatically turns on and the power indicator lights up in green.
16
With the playback side facing down
4 Press H.
The disc tray closes and the player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the receiver (amplifier).
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After following Step 4
1 4 7
2 5 8 0
3 6 9
xWhen playing a DVD
A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the TV screen (see page 21).
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD
Depending on the VIDEO CD, a menu may appear on the TV screen. You can play the disc interactively by following the instructions on the menu. (PBC Playback, see page 22.)
To turn on the player
Press ! on the player. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. Then press @/1 on the remote. The player turns on and the power indicator lights up in green. In standby mode, the player also turns on by pressing A on the player or by pressing H.
Additional operations
Z
H
A
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Playing Discs
xX
To turn off the player
Press @/1 on the remote. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. To disconnect the power of the player, press ! on the player.
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD
• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors even if “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is set to “D-PCM” in the setup display, and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.
• Set the sound to “STEREO” when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD. (See “Changing the Sound” on page 32.) If you set the sound to “1/L” or “2/R”, no sound will come from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
• If you play a CD with a DTS sound track, a loud noise may come out from the AUDIO OUT connectors, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
Notes
• If you leave the player or the remote in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, the screen saver image appears automatically. It will also appear if you play back a CD for more than 15 minutes. To make the screen saver image go away, press H. (If you want to set the screen saver function to off, see page 58.)
• If you do not operate the player or the remote for more than 30 minutes when a disc is not being played, the player automatically enters the standby mode. (Auto Power Off function)
• While playing a disc, do not turn off the player by pressing !. Doing so may cancel the settings of the menu. When you turn off the player, press x first to stop playback and then press @/1 on the remote. After the power indicator lights up in red and the player enters standby mode, press ! on the player.
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H
To
Stop Pause Resume play after pause Go to the next chapter,
track or scene in continuous play mode
Go back to the preceding chapter, track or scene in continuous play mode
Stop play and remove the disc
Operation
Press x Press X Press X or H Press >
Press .
Press Z
x X
You can play discs in various modes such as Program Play using the on-screen menu (Control Menu). For Control Menu operations, see page 25.
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Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame

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Using the click shuttle and the JOG button/indicator, you can play back a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD at various speeds or frame by frame. Each time you press JOG, it changes between shuttle mode and jog mode.
Playing Discs
To change the playback speed (Shuttle mode)
Turn the click shuttle. The playback speed changes depending on the turning direction and angle as follows:
JOG
Click shuttle
/
JOG
Click shuttle
When you play back a DVD
During playback
FF2M Fast forward (about 30 times the normal speed)
Y
FF1M Fast forward (about 10 times the normal speed)
Y
×2B (about twice the normal speed)
Y
PLAYN (normal speed)
Y
×2b (about twice the normal speed)
Y
FR1m Fast rewind (about 10 times the normal speed)
Y
FR2m Fast rewind (about 30 times the normal speed)
If you turn the click shuttle quickly, the playback speed goes to FF2M or FR2m at once.
During pause
SLOW1 Slow (playback direction)
Y
SLOW2 Slow (playback direction – slower than
“SLOW1 ”)
Y
PAUSEX Pause
Y
SLOW2 Slow (opposite direction – slower than
“SLOW1 ”)
Y
SLOW1 Slow (opposite direction)
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When you play back a CD/VIDEO CD
During playback
FF2M Fast forward (faster than “FF1M”)
Y
FF1M Fast forward
Y
×2B (about twice the normal speed)*
Y
PLAYN (normal speed)
Y
FR1m Fast rewind
Y
FR2m Fast rewind (faster than “FR1m”)
* CD only
If you turn the click shuttle quickly, the playback speed goes to FF2M or FR2m at once.
During pause (VIDEO CD only)
SLOW1 Slow (playback direction)
Y
SLOW2 Slow (playback direction – slower than
“SLOW1 ”)
Y
PAUSEX Pause
To play the disc frame by frame (Jog mode)
1 Press JOG.
JOG lights up during jog mode. When you press JOG on the player, it pauses.
2 Turn the click shuttle.
Depending on the turning speed, playback goes to frame-by-frame playback in the direction that the click shuttle is turned. If you turn the click shuttle at a constant speed for a while, the playback speed goes to slow or normal.
To return to Continuous Play
Press H.
Notes
• The JOG indicator shows the mode of the corresponding click shuttle. For example, when the JOG indicator on the remote is not lit, the remote click shuttle will remain in the shuttle mode even if the indicator on the player is lit.
• If you don‘t operate the click shuttle for about 20 seconds after pressing JOG, it returns to shuttle mode on the remote. On the player, it stays in jog mode.
Playing Discs
To return to continuous play
Press H.
zTo search for a picture using the remote
Keep pressing 3 or # on the remote. The playback speed is the same as FR1m or FF1M when using the click shuttle.
Notes
• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.
• Depending on the player, the playback speed may appear differently (for example, “FF1M”or “1M“).
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Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play)

The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc, and when “RESUME” appears on the front panel display, you can resume playback from that point. As long as you do not open the disc tray, Resume Play
Playing Discs
will work even if the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the remote.
H
H
Notes
• Resume Play may not be available on some DVDs.
• Resume Play is not available in Shuffle or Program Play mode.
• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may resume playback from a different point.
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: – you open or close the disc tray – you turn the power off by pressing ! on the player – you change the play mode – you start playback after selecting a title, chapter or track – you change the settings in the setup display
x
x
1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.
“RESUME” appears on the front panel display and “Disc will restart from current point. To start from beginning, press [STOP] again.” appears on the TV screen. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available.
2 Press H.
The player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
zTo play from the beginning of the disc
When the playing time appears on the front panel display before you start playing, press x to reset the playing time, then press H.
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Using the DVD’s Menu
Some DVDs have a title menu or a DVD menu that is provided with DVDs only.
Using the title 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 title menu.
TITLE
</M/m/,
ENTER
TITLE
ENTER
Using the DVD menu
Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using a menu. When you play these DVDs, you can select the language for the subtitles, the language for the sound, etc., using the DVD menu.
DVD MENU
</M/m/,
ENTER
DVD MENU
ENTER
</M/m/,
Playing Discs
</M/m/,
1 Press TITLE.
The title menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
2 Press </M/m/, to select the title you want to
play.
Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons to select the title.
3 Press ENTER.
The player starts playing the selected title.
Notes
• On some DVDs, you may not be able to select the title.
• On some DVDs, a “title menu” may simply be called a “menu” or “title ” in the instructions supplied with the disc. “Press ENTER.” may also be expressed as “Press SELECT.”
1 Press DVD MENU.
The DVD menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
2 Press </M/m/, to select the item you want to
change.
Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons to select the item.
3 To change other items, repeat Step 2. 4 Press ENTER.
zIf you want to select the language for the DVD menu
Change the setting using “DVD MENU” in “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the setup display. For details, see page 56.
Note
Depending on the DVD, a “DVD menu” may simply be called a “menu” in the instructions supplied with the disc.
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Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback)

When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC (Play Back Control) functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.
Playing Discs
On this player, you can use the number buttons, ENTER, ., >, M/m and ORETURN during PBC Playback.
Number buttons
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H
To go back to the menu
Press ORETURN, ., or >.
zTo cancel PBC playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions
and play the disc in continuous play mode
There are two ways.
• Before you start playing, select the track you want using . or >, then press ENTER or H.
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H
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
ORETURN
ORETURN
ENTER
M/m
• Before you start playing, select the track number using the number buttons on the remote, then press ENTER or H. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H.
Notes
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in Step 3 may be expressed as “Press SELECT” in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H.
• The PBC functions of Super VCDs do not work with this player. Super VCDs are played in continuous play mode only.
ENTER
M/m
1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions by
following Steps 1 to 4 in “Playing Discs” on page
16.
2 Select the item number you want.
Press M/m to select the item number. You can also select the item number with the number buttons on the remote.
3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive
operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD.
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Using the Front Panel Display Z

You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of titles or tracks or remaining time, using the front panel display.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
TIME/TEXT
When playing back a DVD
Displaying information while playing the disc
Disc type
DVD
Current surround format
Playing status
MPEG PGM SHUFFLE DTS ANGLE REPEAT1
Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format
NTSC
Digital
A-B
Current play mode
Current chapter number
TITLE CHAP HOUR MIN
Playing timeCurrent title
number
SEC
Checking the remaining time
Press TIME/TEXT.
Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing the disc, the display changes as shown in the following chart.
Playing time and number of the current chapter
DVD
TITLE CHAP HOUR MIN
Remaining time of the current chapter
DVD
TITLE CHAP HOUR MIN
Playing time and number of the current title
DVD
TITLE HOUR MIN
Remaining time of the current title
DVD
TITLE HOUR MIN
Text or Disc Memo
DVD
Press TIME/TEXT
Press TIME/TEXT
Press TIME/TEXT
Press TIME/TEXT
Press TIME/TEXT
SEC
SEC
SEC
SEC
Playing Discs
Lights up when you can change the angle
Notes
• On some DVDs, the chapter number or time may not appear or you may not be able to change the front panel display.
• While you are doing Shuffle Play or Program Play, the playing time of the title and the remaining time of the title are not displayed.
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Using the Front Panel Display
When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD
Displaying information while playing a disc
Playing Discs
VIDEO CD
Disc type
zWhen playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
The current scene number is displayed instead of the current track number and the current index number. In this case, the front panel display does not change when you press TIME/ TEXT. If TEXT is recorded on the disc, the front panel display changes to the Text display when you press TIME/TEXT (see page 31).
Playing status
CD
Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format
NTSC
PGM SHUFFLE
REPEAT1
PBC
A-B
Current play mode
Lights up during PBC playback (VIDEO CD only)
TRACK INDEX MIN
Current track number
Current index number
Playing time
SEC
Checking the remaining time
Press TIME/TEXT.
Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the following chart.
Playing time and current track number
TRACK INDEX MIN
CD
Remaining time of the current track
TRACK INDEX MIN
CD
Playing time of the disc
CD
Remaining time of the disc
CD
Text or Disc Memo
Press TIME/TEXT
Press TIME/TEXT
Press TIME/TEXT
Press TIME/TEXT
SEC
SEC
SEC
MIN
SEC
MIN
CD
Press TIME/TEXT
Note
While you are doing Shuffle Play, or Program Play, the playing time of the disc and the remaining time of the disc are not displayed.
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Using Various Functions with the Control Menu

This chapter describes how to play discs in various modes and how to use the convenient features of the on­screen menu (Control Menu).

Using the Control Menu Display

Using the Control Menu display, you can select the starting point, play scenes in any order you like, change the viewing angles, make Digital Cinema Sound settings, and other such operations. The possible operations are different depending on the kind of disc. For details on each Control Menu display item, see pages 28 to 51.
DISPLAY ENTER
ORETURN
</M/m/,
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
DISPLAY
ORETURN
ENTER
</M/m/,
1 Press DISPLAY to show the Control Menu display
on the TV screen.
Current item
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
TITLE Select:
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER
PLAY DVD
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Using the Control Menu Display
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
2 Select the item you want using M/m.
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER
Items
Selected item
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
1: ENGLISH
SUBTITLE Select:
3 Press ENTER.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
1: ENGLISH OFF 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH
SUBTITLE Select: Cancel:
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER RETURN
PLAY
DVD
PLAY DVD
To cancel while making a selection
Press O RETURN.
To display other items
Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:
,Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2 (The items except the first three items from the top are changed to other items.)
m
ADVANCED display (see page 39)
m
Control Menu display off
The Control Menu display items are different depending on the disc.
zYou can select some items directly
Some items can be selected by pressing the corresponding button on the remote. In this case, only the item you selected is displayed. For instructions on using the remote, see the pages of each relevant item.
4 Select the item you want using M/m.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
1: ENGLISH OFF 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH
SUBTITLE Select: Cancel:
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER RETURN
PLAY DVD
5 Press ENTER.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
OFF
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PLAY DVD
Notes
• Some Control Menu display items require operations other than selecting the setting. For details on these items, see the relevant pages.
• Depending on the player, the play or stop indicator on the TV screen may appear differently (for example, “PLAYB“ or “B“ ).
Selected item
Items
SUBTITLE Select:
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Control Menu Item List

TITLE (DVD only) (page 28)/ SCENE (VIDEO CD during PBC playback
only) (page 28)/ TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 28)
CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 28)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 28)
TRACK (CD only) (page 28)
INDEX (CD only) (page 28)
You can search for a point on the DVD by selecting the title, chapter, track, index or scene.
TIME/MEMO (pages 29, 30, 31) TIME/TEXT (pages 29, 30, 31)
You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, track and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc. You can also search for a scene by inputting the time code. You can check the DVD TEXT or CD TEXT of the disc on the TV screen and the front panel display. When the disc is a VIDEO CD or the DVD TEXT/CD TEXT is not recorded on the disc, you can label the disc using the Disc Memo function.
AUDIO (page 32)
If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD. With CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.
SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 35)
With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are recorded, you can change the subtitle language whenever you want while playing the DVD, and turn it on or off whenever you want.
ANGLE (DVD only) (page 35)
With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) are recorded, you can change the angle of the scene.
VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND (page 36)
Select one of the surround modes to enjoy multichannel Dolby Digital and MPEG audio DVDs with only 2 or 4 speakers. When you connect only 2 front speakers, Virtual Enhanced Surround (VES) and VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION let you enjoy 3D sound by using 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. When you connect 2 front speakers and 2 rear speakers, you can use this function’s 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position (VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT) or create 3 sets of virtual rear speakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers (VIRTUAL MULTI REAR, etc.).
ADVANCED (DVD only) (page 39)
You can check play information about the bit rate or the position where the disc is being played (layer).
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (page 40)
Using a registered password, you can set playback restrictions for a desired disc. The same password is used for both Parental Control (page 60) and Custom Parental Control.
SETUP (page 52)
Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup, adjust the picture and sound and set the various outputs. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the setup display, limit playback by children, and so on. For details about the setup display, see page 52.
PROGRAM (page 42)
You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters or tracks on the disc to create your own program.
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
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1 8 ( 3 4
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
C
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
Select:
TITLE
ENTER
PLAY
Control Menu Item List

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

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
SHUFFLE (page 44)
You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order.
REPEAT (page 45)
You can play all the titles/tracks on a disc or a single title/ chapter/track repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 46)
You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, or track repeatedly.
VIDEO EQUALIZER (DVD, VIDEO CD only)
(page 47)
You can adjust the video output of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the TV, to obtain the picture quality you want.
DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (DVD, VIDEO
CD only) (page 49)
You can make the picture clearer by emphasizing the outlines of images on your TV screen.
Z
You can search the disc by title, chapter, track, index or scene.
Select “TITLE,” “ CHAPTER,” “ TRACK,” “INDEX” or “SCENE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you play back a DVD, “TITLE” and “CHAPTER” are displayed. When you play back a VIDEO CD/CD, “TRACK” and “INDEX” are displayed. When you play back a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, “SCENE” is displayed.
VIEWER (DVD, VIDEO CD only) (page 49)
You can divide the screen into 9 sections (quick reference screen) and quickly search for a scene or a bookmark.
1 Select “TITLE,” “CHAPTER,” “TRACK,” “INDEX” or
“SCENE” using M/m.
” is highlighted ( refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number
of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes or scenes.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
CHAPTER Select:
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER
PLAY DVD
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Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time

2 Press , or ENTER.
1 2 ( 2 7 – – ( 3 4 C
CHAPTER Number buttons Cancel:
” changes to “— — ”.
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER
PLAY DVD
RETURN
3 Select the number of the title, chapter, track, index
or scene you want to search for using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback at the selected number. To cancel the number, press CLEAR before pressing ENTER.
To cancel while making a selection
Press ORETURN.
Notes
• The title, chapter or track number displayed is the same number recorded on the disc.
• The index numbers are not displayed during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs.
Z
You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter or track and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc.
Press DISPLAY. Then press TIME/TEXT on the remote to change the time information. You can also check the DVD TEXT, CD TEXT or Disc Memo, and label the disc. See page 31.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
TIME/MEMO Select:
When playing a DVD x TIME/MEMO or TIME/TEXT
•C
•C –
•T
•T –
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER
PLAY DVD
: Playing time of the current chapter : Remaining time of the current
chapter : Playing time of the current title : Remaining time of the current title
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
When playing a VIDEO CD (during PBC playback) x TIME/MEMO
: Playing time of the current scene
When playing a VIDEO CD (in continuous play) or CD x TIME/MEMO or TIME/TEXT
•T
•T –
•D
•D –
: Playing time of the current track : Remaining time of the current track : Playing time of the current disc
: Remaining time of the current disc
When playing a Super VCD
The remaining time cannot be displayed.
x TIME/MEMO
•T
: Playing time of the current track
zYou can select “TIME/MEMO” or “TIME/TEXT” directly
Press TIME/TEXT on the remote. Each time you press the button, the time information changes.
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Selecting a Starting Point Using the Time Code Z

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
You can search for a starting point by inputting the time code.
Select “TIME/MEMO” or “TIME/TEXT” after pressing DISPLAY. The time code corresponds to the approximate actual playing time. For example, to search for a scene 2 hours 10 minutes 20 seconds past the beginning, input 2:10:20.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
TIME/MEMO Select:
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER
PLAY
DVD
1 Select “C ” (playing time of the
current chapter) when playing a DVD.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PLAY DVD
3 Input the time code using the number buttons,
then press ENTER.
The player starts playback at the selected time code. To cancel the number, press CLEAR before pressing ENTER.
To cancel while making a selection
Press ORETURN.
Note
When you input the time code, input the playing time of the title, not the chapter or track time.
TIME/MEMO Select:
ENTER
2 Press , or ENTER.
Time code changes to “T – – : – – : – –”.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4
T – – : – – : – –
DISC MEMO INPUT
TIME/MEMO
Number buttons Cancel:
) )
ENTER
PLAY
DVD
RETURN
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Labeling the Disc Z

C
5
C
5
C
5
You can label discs so that the label appears on your TV screen and the front panel display when you play the disc. If the disc already has DVD TEXT or CD TEXT recorded on it, then this information will appear instead.
Press DISPLAY. “TIME/MEMO” appears. Press TIME/ TEXT on the remote until the Disc Memo appears at the bottom of the display. If the disc does not contain a label, “NO TEXT” is displayed. Follow the steps below to label a disc. If the disc has DVD TEXT or CD TEXT already recorded on it, “TIME/TEXT” appears instead. Press TIME/TEXT on the remote until the information is displayed at the bottom of the display. You cannot change this information.
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO – 4
PLAY DVD
Disc Memo or DVD/CD TEXT
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
TIME/MEMO
zYou can select “TIME/MEMO” or “TIME/TEXT” directly
Press TIME/TEXT on the remote. To display DVD/CD TEXT or Disc Memo, press TIME/TEXT until DVD/CD TEXT or Disc Memo is displayed.
zYou can view the entire DVD/CD TEXT or Disc Memo recorded
on the disc
DVD/CD TEXT or Disc Memo is scrolled on the front panel display.
1 Select “TIME/MEMO” and press ENTER.
“DISC MEMO INPUT,” appears.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T – – : – – : – – DISC MEMO INPUT
TIME/MEMO
Number buttons Cancel:
) )
ENTER
PLAY DVD
RETURN
2 Select “DISC MEMO INPUT,” and press ENTER.
The DISC MEMO INPUT display appears.
0 1 : 3 2 : 5
DISC MEMO INPUT
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX YZ 0123456789<>+–/=? _@
Select:
INPUT
Save: Cancel:
ENTER
RETURN
/
3 Select a character by pressing </M/m/, or by
turning the click shuttle.
The selected character changes color.
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 DISC MEMO INPUT B
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX YZ 0123456789<>+–/=? _@
Select:
INPUT
Save: Cancel:
ENTER
RETURN
/
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
Note
This player can only display the first level of DVD/CD TEXT information.
Labeling discs (Disc Memo)
When DVD TEXT or CD TEXT is not recorded on the disc, you can put a personal title on the disc by labeling it on the on-screen display. You can input up to 20 characters per disc. You can also have the player display the Disc Memo each time you select the disc. The Disc Memo can be anything you like, such as a title, musician’s name, category or date of purchase.
4 Press ENTER.
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 DISC MEMO INPUT BRAHMS
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX YZ 0123456789<>+–/=? _@
Select:
INPUT
Save: Cancel:
ENTER
RETURN
/
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Labeling the Disc
DVD
AUDIO
2: ENGLISH 3: FRENCH
1: ENGLISH
1 8 ( 3 4
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
C
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
LRC
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
LFE
LS RS
1: ENGLISH
Select: Cancel:
ENTER RETURN
PLAY
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to input other characters.

Changing the Sound

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
6 When you have entered all the characters for the
Disc Memo, press INPUT on the remote.
The Disc Memo is stored.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
TIME/MEMO
Disc Memo
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO – 4
PLAY DVD
To correct the characters
• To erase the characters:
1 Move the cursor to the character you want to erase
by pressing .or >.
2 Press CLEAR.
• To insert or overwrite the characters:
1 Move the cursor to the character you want to correct
by pressing .or >.
2 Select the correct character by pressing </M/m/,
or by turning the click shuttle.
3 To insert the character, press ENTER.
To overwrite, do not press ENTER but move the cursor by pressing .or >.
zYou can display the Disc Memo input display using the
remote
Press INPUT on the remote.
Notes
• Do not turn off the player by pressing !. Doing so may cancel the settings. When you turn off the player, press x first to stop playback and then press ?/1 on the remote. After the power indicator lights up in red and the player enters standby mode, press ! on the player.
• You can label up to 200 discs. When you have the player store over 200 discs in memory, each new Disc Memo erases the oldest Disc Memo from those first stored.
If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD. With multiplex CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. In this case, the sound loses its stereo effect. For example, with a disc containing a song, the right channel may output the vocals and the left channel may output the instrumental. If you only want to hear the instrumental, you can select the left channel and hear it from both speakers.
Select “AUDIO” after pressing DISPLAY.
x AUDIO When playing a DVD
Select the language. The languages you can select are different depending on the DVD. When 4 digits are displayed, they represent the language code. Select the language code from the list on page 78. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats. The current audio format is shown on the “PROGRAM FORMAT” display.
When playing a VIDEO CD or a CD
The default setting is underlined.
STEREO : The standard stereo sound
• 1/L : The sound of the left channel (monaural)
• 2/R : The sound of the right channel (monaural)
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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)
zYou can select “AUDIO” directly
Press AUDIO on the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes.
Notes
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the
languages even if multilingual tracks are recorded on the DVD.
• While playing the CD/VIDEO CD, standard stereo playback
will be resumed when: – you open or close the disc tray – the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the
remote
– you turn the power off by pressing ! on the player
• While playing the DVD, the sound may be changed when:
– you open or close the disc tray – you change the title
• While playing a Super VCD which has no audio in track 2 ,
no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L” or “2:2/R.”
Displaying the audio information of the disc
When you select “AUDIO,” the channels being played are displayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD. Depending on the DVD, the number of the recorded channels may be different.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C 1: ENGLISH
AUDIO Select:
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
ENTER
* “PCM,” “DTS,” “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “MPEG” is
displayed. In case of “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the channels in the playing track are displayed by numbers as follows:
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:
Rear component 2
DOLBY DIGITAL
PLAY DVD
LRC
LFE
LS RS
3 / 2 . 1
Current audio format*
Current playing program format**
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
Front component 2 + Center component 1
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) component 1
** The letters in the program format display mean the
following:
L: Front (left) R: Front (right) C: Center (monaural) LS: Rear (left) RS: Rear (right) S: Rear (monaural) – the rear component of the
Dolby Surround processed stereo signal and the Dolby Digital signal.
LFE: LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
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Changing the Sound
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
The display examples are as follows:
•PCM (stereo)
1: ENGLISH
AUDIO Select:
PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit
ENTER
•Dolby Surround
1: ENGLISH
AUDIO Select:
PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND
L RC
S
ENTER
•Dolby Digital 5.1ch When an LFE signal component is output, “LFE” is enclosed in a solid line. When an LFE signal component is not output, “LFE” is enclosed in a broken line.
•DTS When an LFE signal component is output, “LFE” is enclosed in a solid line. When an LFE signal component is not output, “LFE” is enclosed in a broken line.
1: ENGLISH
AUDIO Select:
PROGRAM FORMAT
DTS 3/2.1
LRC
LFE
LS RS
ENTER
Note
When the signal contains rear signal components such as LS, RS or S, the Virtual 3D Surround effect is enhanced (page 38).
AUDIO Select:
•MPEG
AUDIO Select:
1: ENGLISH
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
LRC
LFE
LS RS
ENTER
1: ENGLISH
PROGRAM FORMAT MPEG 2/2
LR
LS RS
ENTER
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Displaying the Subtitles

With DVDs on which subtitles are recorded, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing the DVD. With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are recorded, you can change the subtitle language whenever you want while playing the DVD, and turn it on or off whenever you want. For example, you can select the language you want to practice and turn the subtitles on for better understanding.
Select “SUBTITLE” after pressing DISPLAY.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PLAY DVD

Changing the Angles Z

With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can change the angles. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted.
Select “ANGLE” after pressing DISPLAY. When the angles can be changed, the “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
)
1 ( 9
) )
PLAY DVD
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
1: ENGLISH OFF 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH
SUBTITLE Select: Cancel:
ENTER RETURN
x SUBTITLE
Select the language. The languages you can select are different depending on the DVD. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate the language code. Select the language code from the list on page 78.
zYou can select “SUBTITLE” directly
Press SUBTITLE on the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes.
Notes
• When playing a DVD on which no subtitles are recorded, no subtitles appear.
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to turn the subtitles on even if they are recorded on the DVD.
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to turn the subtitles off.
• The type and number of languages for subtitles vary from disc to disc.
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it.
• While playing the DVD, the subtitle may change when: – you open or close the disc tray – you change the title
Indicator
ANGLE Select:
ENTER
1 Select “ANGLE.”
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
1 ( 9
ANGLE Select:
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
)
ENTER
PLAY DVD
2 Press ,.
The number of the angle changes to “–”. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of angles.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
ANGLE Number buttons Cancel:
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
)
( 9
ENTER
PLAY DVD
RETURN
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Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
VES A
VES TV
VES B
VES TV
1 8 ( 3 4
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
C
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND Select: Cancel:
ENTER RETURN
PLAY
Changing the Angles
3 Select the angle number using the number buttons
or M/m, then press ENTER.
The angle is changed to the selected angle.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
5 ( 9
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
)
PLAY DVD

Digital Cinema Sound Settings

You can enjoy 3D surround sounds while playing discs including Dolby Digital, MPEG audio and DTS DVDs even if you only have 2 or 4 speakers. Select the surround mode that best suits your speaker setup. You can also experience virtual 3D surround sound effects through your headphones.
Select “VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select any item except “OFF,” the ”VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND” indicator lights up in green.
ANGLE Select:
ENTER
zYou can select the angle directly
Press ANGLE on the remote. Each time you press the button, the angle changes.
zYou can display different angles simultaneously (ANGLE
VIEWER)
You can display all the angles recorded on the disc on the same screen, and start playback in continuous mode from the chosen angle directly. The angles are displayed on a screen divided in 9 sections. For details, see page 50.
Notes
• The number of angles varies from disc to disc or from scene to scene. The number of angles that can be changed on a scene is equal to the number of angles recorded for that scene.
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD.
Indicator
x VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND
The default setting is underlined.
OFF
For 2 speaker setups
• VES TV
• VES A
• VES B
• VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION
For 4 (or more) speaker setups
• NORMAL SURROUND
• ENHANCED SURROUND
• VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT
• VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
• VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
When using headphones
• VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES Select the desired item. For details on each item, see the following explanation.
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Notes
• If you connect only 2 front speakers, you can only use “VES TV,” “VES A,” “VES B” or “VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION.” If you connect more speakers, we recommend that you select an item other than those above.
• To enjoy the original Dolby Digital sound through the 5.1CH OUTPUT connectors, correctly set each speaker position and distance. For details on setting each speaker, see page 65.
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LR
For 2 speaker setups
When you connect only 2 front speakers, Virtual Enhanced Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. Select one of the following modes: VES TV, VES A, VES B, VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION. If the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) connector, the surround effect will be heard only when you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “D-PCM,” “MPEG” to “PCM” and “DTS” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP.”
OFF
Outputs all channel signals recorded on the disc. For example, outputs 2-channel signals for the stereo sound of a CD or the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio and DTS sounds of the DVD. When you connect fewer than 6 speakers, the player appropriately distributes the output signal for the missing speaker to other speakers.
VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) TV
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
TV
VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) B
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below.
L R
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30˚ angle of elevation.
L: Front speaker (left) R:Front speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) A
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below.
LR
For 4 (or more) speaker setups
When you connect 2 front speakers and 2 rear speakers, you can enjoy Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) sounds, or use 3D 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 1 set of actual rear speakers. Select one of the following modes: NORMAL SURROUND, ENHANCED SURROUND, VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT, VIRTUAL MULTI REAR, VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION.
OFF
Outputs all channel signals recorded on the disc. For example, outputs 2-channel signals for the stereo sound of a CD or the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio and DTS sounds of the DVD. When you connect fewer than 6 speakers, the player appropriately distributes the output signal for the missing speaker to other speakers.
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Digital Cinema Sound Settings
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
NORMAL SURROUND
Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) to create surround effects. The rear speakers will emit identical monaural sounds. If you are using a center speaker, Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) will also create the appropriate sounds for the center speaker.
L R
RSLS
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
Uses 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. The shift postion differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position (page 66).
VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30˚ angle of elevation. The effect differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position (page 66).
SIDE REAR
LR
LS
RS
LR
LS RS
L: Front speaker (left) R:Front speaker (right) LS: Rear speaker (left) RS: Rear speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
zYou can select ”VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND“ directly
Press VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND on the player. Each time you press the button, the mode changes.
SIDE REAR
L
LS
R
RS
LR
LS RS
VIRTUAL MULTI REAR
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers from a single pair of actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. The position of the virtual rear speakers differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position (page 66).
SIDE REAR
LR
LS
L
RS
R
Notes
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the 3D surround effects may be difficult to hear.
• When you connect a center speaker and a subwoofer, you can also hear the sound from the center speaker and the subwoofer. However, when you select “VES TV,” “VES A,” ”VES B” or “VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION,” the player does not output the sound from the center speaker.
• When you select one of the VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND modes, set the surround setting of the connected units, such as the amplifier, to OFF.
• The sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz when a VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND mode is selected.
• If the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) connectors, the surround effect will not be heard when you play a CD.
• Set the front speakers to form an equilateral triangle with the listening position at the top. Otherwise, the effects may be difficult to hear even if you select “VES A,” ”VES B” or “VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION.”
• When you connect 4 speakers, the surround effect will not be heard if you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) connectors.
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When using headphones
Select VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES when you want to experience virtual 3D surround effects through your headphones.
VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES
Uses 3D sound imaging to place the listener in an acoustically sophisticated movie studio by giving greater definition to the sound. Adjust the volume using the PHONES LEVEL control to the right of the PHONES connector. You can also enjoy the surround effect through your receiver’s headphones connector when your receiver is connected to this player.

Checking the Play Information

You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. While playing a disc, the approximate bit rate of the playback picture is always displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per second).
Select “ADVANCED” after pressing DISPLAY.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PLAY DVD
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
zYou can select “VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES” directly
Press VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES on the player. To turn it off, press the button again.
Notes
• When you press VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES on the player, the VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND mode turns off and vice versa.
• If the player is set up to output the signal from DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) and you are using your receiver’s headphones, the surround effect will be heard only when you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “D-PCM,” “MPEG” to “PCM” and “DTS” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP.”
BIT RATE
ADVANCED Select:
BIT RATE
0 05
ENTER
x ADVANCED
The default setting is underlined.
BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.
• LAYER: displays the layer and the pick-up point.
• OFF: turns off ADVANCED display.
1000
10
kbps Mbps
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OFF
DVD
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Select:
ENTER
1 8 ( 3 4
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
C
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PLAY
Checking the Play Information

Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control)

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
Displays of each item
By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,” whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
BIT RATE
BIT RATE
05
When you play MPEG audio sound tracks
384
10
kbps Mbps
Audio
Video
Z
Using a registered password, you can set playback restrictions for the desired disc. You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 200 discs. When you set the 201 disc, the first disc is canceled. The same password is used for both Parental Control (page 60) and Custom Parental Control.
Select “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” after pressing DISPLAY.
BIT RATE
0 05
1000
10
kbps Mbps
Audio Video
Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio data per second in a disc. The higher the bit rate, the larger the amount of data. When the bit rate level is high, there is a large amount of data. However, this does not always mean that you can get higher quality pictures or sounds.
LAYER
Appears when the DVD has dual layers
Indicates the approximate point where the disc is playing. If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or “Layer 1”). For details on the layers, see page 76 (DVD).
Setting the Custom Parental Control for a disc
1 Insert the disc you want to lock.
If a disc is playing, press x to stop playback.
2 Select “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” using M/m,
then press ENTER.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
OFF ON PASSWORD
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Select: Cancel:
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER RETURN
STOP DVD
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3 Select “ON,” using M/m, then press ENTER.
x If you have not entered a password
The display for entering a password appears.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
ENTER
press
.
To return to the normal screen
Press ORETURN.
To turn off the Custom Parental Control function
1 Select “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” using M/m,
then press ENTER.
2 Select “OFF,” using M/m, then press ENTER. 3 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons,
then press ENTER.
To return, press .
RETURN
x When you have already registered a password
The display for confirming the password appears. Skip Step 4.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
To return, press .
RETURN
ENTER
.
4 Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
The digits change to asterisks ( confirming the password appears.
), and the display for
To change the password
1 Select “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” using M/m,
then press ENTER.
2 Select “PASSWORD,” using M/m, then press ENTER. 3 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons,
then press ENTER. The display for changing the password appears.
4 Enter a new 4-digit password using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
5 To confirm your password, re-enter it using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
Playing the disc for which the Custom Parental Control is set
1 Insert the disc.
The CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL display appears.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password
and press
ENTER
.
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
To confirm, enter password again, then press
To return, press .
ENTER
.
RETURN
5 Enter the same 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 display.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
zIf you forget your password
Enter the 6-digit number “199703” whenever 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.
Note
Unless you enter the password, the player cannot play the disc for which the Custom Parental Control is set. When you do not know the password, press A and remove the disc.
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Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters or tracks on the disc and create your own program. One program can be stored in the player and contain up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks.
Select “PROGRAM” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select “ON,” the “PROGRAM” indicator lights up in green.
Indicator
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C OFF OFF SET ON
PROGRAM Select: Cancel:
) )
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER RETURN
PLAY DVD
x PROGRAM
The default setting is underlined.
OFF: plays normally.
• SET,: allows you to create your own program.
• ON: plays Program Play.
Creating the program
1 Select “SET,” in “PROGRAM.”
The programming display appears.
“TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or a CD.
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
Set: Quit: Start:
PLAY
– – – – – – – – – – – –
ENTER
T
– –
01 02 03 04 05
DISPLAY
2 Press ,.
“01” is highlighted. It is ready to set the first title or track for Program Play.
Title Chapter
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
Set: Quit: Start:
PLAY
– – – – – – – – – – – – – –
ENTER
T
– –
01 02 03 04 05
DISPLAY
C
ALL
01 02 03 04 05 06
3 Select the title, chapter or track you want to
program using M/m, then press ENTER.
For example, select title or track 2. (You can also use the number buttons and ENTER button to make a selection. In this case, the selected number is displayed on the screen.)
x When playing a DVD
When both titles and chapters are recorded on the disc, select the title, then the chapter.
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
Set: Quit: Start:
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE 0 1
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
PLAY
– – – – – – – – – – – – – –
– – – – – – – – – –
ENTER
0 2
T
– –
01 02 03 04 05
DISPLAY
T
– –
01 02 03 04 05
C
ALL
01 02 03 04 05 06
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Set: Quit:
PLAY
Start:
ENTER
DISPLAY
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x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
Select the track you want to program.
zThe program remains even after Program Play ends
When you press H, you can play the same program again.
Total time of the programmed tracks
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK 0 2
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
Set: Quit:
PLAY
Start:
– – – – – – – – – –
ENTER
0:15:30
T
– –
01 02 03 04 05
DISPLAY
4 To program other titles, chapters or tracks, repeat
Step 3.
The programmed titles, chapters or tracks are displayed in the selected order.
5 Press H to start Program Play.
To stop Program Play
Press CLEAR on the remote.
To cancel programming
Press PROGRAM on the remote.
zYou can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed
titles, chapters or tracks
During Program Play, press REPEAT or SHUFFLE on the remote. Or set “REPEAT” or “SHUFFLE” to “ON” in the Control Menu display.
zYou can select “PROGRAM” directly
Press PROGRAM on the remote.
zYou can select discs, titles, chapters and tracks for the
program by looking at the front panel display
You can program by looking at the front panel display instead of using the programming display on the TV screen. When you select Track 3 in a VIDEO CD for program 1, the front panel display will appear as follows:
VIDEO CD
VIDEO CD
VIDEO CD
PGM
Program number
PGM
Track number
PGM
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
To change the program
1 In Step 2, select the program number of the title, chapter
or track you want to change using M/m.
2 Follow Step 3 for new programming.
To cancel the programmed order
To cancel all the titles, chapters or tracks in the programmed order, select “ALL CLEAR” in Step 2. To cancel the selected program, select the program using M/m in Step 2 then press CLEAR, or select “– –” in Step 3 then press ENTER.
Notes
• The number of titles, chapters or tracks displayed are the same number of titles, chapters or tracks recorded on a disc.
• The program is canceled when:
– you open or close the disc tray – the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the
remote
– you turn the power off by pressing ! on the player
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to perform Program Play.
• If you are using the PBC playback function, you must first stop the disc before you can set a program.
• When playing Super VCDs, the total time of the programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.
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Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
You can have the player “shuffle” titles or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order.
Select “SHUFFLE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select a shuffle mode other than “OFF,” the “SHUFFLE” indicator lights up in green.
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ENTER RETURN
PLAY DVD
Indicator
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CHAPTER OFF
TITLE CHAPTER
SHUFFLE
Select: Cancel:
x SHUFFLE
Selects the Shuffle Play setting. The default settings are underlined.
When playing a DVD and when Program Play is set to OFF
OFF: does not play a disc in random order.
• TITLE: has the player “shuffle” titles and play them in a random order.
• CHAPTER: has the player “shuffle” chapters and play them in a random order.
zYou can set Shuffle Play while the disc is stopped
After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, press H. The player starts Shuffle Play.
zYou can select “SHUFFLE” directly
Press SHUFFLE on the player or the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes.
Notes
• Shuffle Play is canceled when: – you open or close the disc tray
– the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the
remote
– you turn the power off by pressing ! on the player
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to perform Shuffle Play.
• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
• You cannot perform Shuffle Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 22).
When playing a VIDEO CD or CD (when Program Play is set to OFF)
OFF: does not play a disc in random order.
• TRACK: has the player “shuffle” tracks and play them in a random order.
When playing a VIDEO CD, CD or DVD (when Program Play is set to ON)
OFF: does not play a disc in random order.
• ON: has the player “shuffle” titles or tracks selected in Program Play and play them in a random order.
To stop Shuffle Play
Press CLEAR on the remote.
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Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter or track repeatedly. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player repeats the titles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed order. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 22).
Select “REPEAT” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select a repeat mode other than “OFF,” the “REPEAT” indicator lights up in green.
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0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PLAY DVD
ENTER RETURN
Indicator
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
DISC OFF DISC
TITLE CHAPTER
REPEAT Select: Cancel:
x REPEAT
Selects the Repeat Play setting. The default settings are underlined.
zYou can set Repeat Play while the disc is stopped
After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H. The player starts Repeat Play.
zYou can select “REPEAT” directly
Press REPEAT on the player or the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes.
Notes
• Repeat play is canceled when: – you open or close the disc tray – the player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1 on the
remote
– you turn the power off by pressing ! on the player
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to perform Repeat Play.
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
When playing a DVD and when Program Play and Shuffle Play are set to OFF
OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• DISC: repeats all of the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.
When playing a VIDEO CD/CD and when Program Play and Shuffle Play are set to OFF
OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• DISC: repeats all of the tracks on a disc.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
When Program Play or Shuffle Play is on
OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle Play.
To stop Repeat Play
Press CLEAR on the remote.
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Repeating a Specific Portion (A–B Repeat)
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Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. This function is useful when you want to do such things as memorize lyrics. During PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs (page 22), this function is available only while playing moving pictures.
Select “A-B REPEAT” after pressing DISPLAY. During A-B Repeat Play, the “A-B REPEAT” indicator lights up in green.
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OFF SET OFF
Indicator
A–B REPEAT
Select: Cancel:
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0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER RETURN
PLAY DVD
x A-B REPEAT
The default setting is underlined.
• SET,: sets the A and B points.
OFF: does not play a specific portion of a title/chapter/ track repeatedly.
Setting a portion for A-B repeat
1 Select “A-B REPEAT” and press ENTER.
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OFF SET OFF
A–B REPEAT
To select, press , then .
Select: Cancel:
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0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER RETURN
PLAY DVD
2 Select “SET,” and press ENTER.
The A-B REPEAT setting display appears.
0 1 : 3 2 : 5
A-B REPEAT
Set point A with
RETURN
Return:
ENTER
.
3 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.
0 1 : 3 2 : 5
A-B REPEAT
Set point B with .
CLEAR
Cancel:
ENTER
CHAPTER
A: 18 – 01 : 32 : 55
TIME
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4 When you reach the ending point (point B), press
ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. “A-B” appears on the front panel display during A-B repeat play.
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ON
A–B REPEAT Select:
To stop A-B Repeat Play
Press CLEAR on the remote.
Notes
• You can set A-B Repeat for only one specific portion.
• A–B Repeat is canceled when: – you open or close the disc tray
– the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the
remote
– you turn the power off by pressing ! on the player
• When you set A-B Repeat, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play and Program Play are canceled.
• You may not be able to set A-B Repeat for some DVD or VIDEO CD scenes.
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0 1 : 34 : 30
CHAPTER A: 18 – 01 : 32 : 55 B: 18 – 01 : 34 : 30
ENTER
PLAY
DVD
TIME
Adjusting the Playback Picture (Video Equalizer)
You can adjust the video output of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the TV, to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the video mode that suits the program you are watching. When you select “MEMORY,,” you can make further adjustments to each element of the picture (color, brightness, etc.).
Select “VIDEO EQUALIZER” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select a setting other than “STANDARD,” the “VIDEO EQUALIZER” indicator lights up in green.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
STANDARD DYNAMIC 1 DYNAMIC 2
STANDARD
Indicator
VIDEO EQUALIZER Select: Cancel:
x VIDEO EQUALIZER
Selects the video control setting. The default setting is underlined.
STANDARD: displays a standard picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black 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.
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0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER RETURN
PLAY DVD
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
zWhen you watch a movie
CINEMA 1 or CINEMA 2 is recommended.
To adjust 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
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Adjusting the Playback Picture (Video Equalizer)
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5
C
5
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Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
1 Select “VIDEO EQUALIZER” and press ENTER.
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
STANDARD DYNAMIC 1 DYNAMIC 2
STANDARD
VIDEO EQUALIZER
Select: Cancel:
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0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PLAY DVD
ENTER RETURN
2 Select “MEMORY,” and press ENTER.
The video equalizer display appears.
0 1 : 3 2 : 5
VIDEO EQUALIZER
PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE
RESET
Select : Cancel :
ENTER
RETURN
3 Select the picture item you want to adjust using
M/m, then press ENTER.
The adjustment bar of the selected item appears. To cancel adjusting the picture, press ˆRETURN.
0 1 : 3 2 : 5
5 To adjust other items, repeat Steps 3 and 4.
To exit the video equalizer display
Press ˆRETURN.
zTo reset the picture items
Select “RESET” in “MEMORY,.”
Note
Only one set of “MEMORY,” adjustments can be stored. When you adjust the items again, the new setting erases the previous setting.
PICTURE
Adjust: Cancel:
ENTER
RETURN
4 Adjust the selected picture item using </,, then
press ENTER.
The setting is stored in memory.
0 1 : 3 2 : 5
VIDEO EQUALIZER
PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE
RESET
ENTER
RETURN
Cancel : Select :
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Enhancing the Playback
Using the Quick Reference Picture (Digital Video Enhancer)
The Digital Video Enhancer function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing the outlines of images on your TV screen.
Select “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select a level other than “OFF,” the “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” indicator lights up in green.
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0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PLAY DVD
ENTER RETURN
Indicator
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
OFF 1 2 3 OFF
DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER Select: Cancel:
Screen (VIEWER)
You can divide the screen into 9 sections (quick reference
screen) and enjoy the following functions.
• STROBE PLAYBACK
• TITLE VIEWER (DVD only)
• CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD only)
• TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD only)
• ANGLE VIEWER (DVD only)
• BOOKMARK
Select “VIEWER” after pressing DISPLAY.
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0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER RETURN
PLAY DVD
Indicator*
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 C
STROBE PLAYBACK TITLE VIEWER CHAPTER VIEWER ANGLE VIEWER BOOKMARK STROBE PLAYBACK
VIEWER Select: Cancel:
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
x DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER
Selects the level of enhancement. As the value increases, the outlines of images on your TV screen will become crisper. Select the level that best suits the image on your TV screen. The default setting is underlined.
OFF: turns off the Digital Video Enhancer function.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
• 3: enhances the outline more than 2.
zYou can select ”DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER“ directly
Press DVE on the player or the remote. Each time you press the button, the level changes.
Note
Depending on the DVD disc or the scene being played, noise found in the disc may become more apparent. If this happens, reduce the Digital Video Enhancer level.
* The indicator lights up when a bookmark is in memory.
Note
The VIEWER is not available when playing Super VCDs.
Dividing a track into 9 sections (STROBE PLAYBACK)
You can display 9 consecutive sections of the disc on the
screen. If you are playing a disc, you can change the speed
of the images on the screen by turning the click shuttle.
When you press X, 9 still images around the pause
position are displayed.
Select “STROBE PLAYBACK” in “VIEWER” and press
ENTER. Nine consecutive scenes appear on the screen.
To cancel watching the strobe play
Press ORETURN.
Notes
• Depending on the disc, there are some scenes you may not be able to watch with the strobe play function.
• The sound is muted when using this function.
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Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER)
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
Scanning the title and chapter
You can check the first picture of titles, chapters or tracks of the disc, and start playback from the chosen title, chapter or track.
When playing a DVD, select “TITLE VIEWER” or “CHAPTER VIEWER” in “VIEWER” and press ENTER.
When playing a VIDEO CD, select “TRACK VIEWER” in “VIEWER” and press ENTER.
The screen will divide into 9 sections and show the first picture of each title, chapter or track.
To start playback from the selected picture
Select the picture using </M/m/,, then press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected picture.
zWhen there are over 9 titles, chapters or tracks
V appears at the right bottom of the screen. Select the right bottom scene (the position 9) and use m to display the next titles, tracks or chapters. To return to the previous scene, select the left top scene (the position 1) and press M.
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2
5
3
6
Displaying different angles simultaneously
With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can display all of the angles recorded on the disc on the same screen, and start playback in continuous mode at the chosen angle. The angles are displayed on a screen divided in 9 sections.
Select “ANGLE VIEWER” in “VIEWER.” The available angles appear on the screen.
To select one angle
Select the angle using </M/m/,, then press ENTER. The selected angle is displayed.
To cancel displaying multi-angles
Press ORETURN.
zYou can check the angle number on the front panel display
The number of the angle you selected is displayed on the front panel display.
Notes
• If only one angle is recorded on the disc, then you will not be able to use this function.
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD.
• When a scene for which various angles (multi-angles) are not recorded appears when using this function, the player returns to normal playback.
• The sound is muted when using this function.
7
8
ENTER RETURN
9
Cancel:
zYou can check the number on the front panel display
The number of the title, chapter or track you selected is displayed on the front panel display.
To cancel scanning the title, chapter or track
Press ORETURN.
Notes
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to scan the title, chapter or track.
• The sound is muted when using this function.
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Setting and selecting favorite scene
(Bookmark) Z
You can have the player store specific portions of the disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you want (Bookmark). Up to 9 bookmarks per disc for up to 200 discs can be stored in memory.
Select “BOOKMARK” in “VIEWER.” The bookmarks appear on the screen.
To start playback from the selected picture
Select the picture using </M/m/,, then press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected picture.
To cancel scanning the bookmark pictures
Press ORETURN.
To reset the bookmark
Select the bookmark you want to reset using </M/m/ ,, then press CLEAR.
To reset the all of the bookmarks for the player
Select “BOOKMARK RESET,” under “CUSTOM SETUP” in the setup display. For details on resetting all of the bookmarks for the player, see page 59.
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
Setting a bookmark
During playback, when you find a scene to be bookmarked, press BOOKMARK on the remote.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
BOOKMARK
zYou can check the bookmark number on the front panel
display
The number of the bookmark you selected is displayed on the front panel display.
Notes
• The player can store in memory the bookmarks of up to 200 discs. When you have the player store over 200 discs in memory, each new bookmark erases the oldest bookmark.
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to set the bookmark.
• Do not turn off the player by pressing !. Doing so may cancel the settings. When you turn off the player, press x first to stop playback and then press ?/1 on the remote. After the power indicator lights up in red and the player enters standby mode, press ! on the player.
• The sound is muted when using this function.
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Settings and
Select:
SETUP
ENTER
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)
1 2 ( 1
)
C
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
DVD
STOP
Adjustments
This chapter describes how to set and adjust the player using the on-screen setup menu. Most settings and adjustments are required to be set when you first use the player. This chapter also describes how to control the TV using the supplied remote.

Using the Setup Display

Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup, adjust the picture and sound and set the various outputs. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the setup display, limit playback by children, and so on. For details on each setup display item, see pages 55 to 67.
Note
You can display the setup display only when the player is in stop mode.
DISPLAY
ORETURN
ENTER
</M/m/,
DISPLAY
ORETURN
ENTER
</M/m/,
1 Press DISPLAY and select “SETUP” using M/m.
Selected item
2 Press ENTER.
The setup display appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW
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To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
ENTER
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3 Select the main item you want using M/m.
7 Select the setting you want using </M/m/,.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD: DVD MENU:
Main item
AUDIO: SUBTITLE:
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
4 Press ENTER.
The selected main item is highlighted.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: STARTUP SCREEN: STANDARD
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
JACKET PICTURE
ENTER
ENGLISH ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW
ENTER
16:9
ON
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: STARTUP SCREEN:
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
8 Press ENTER.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: STARTUP SCREEN: STANDARD
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
16:9 16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
ENTER
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
JACKET PICTURE
ENTER
Settings and Adjustments
5 Select the item you want using M/m.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: STARTUP SCREEN: STANDARD
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
JACKET PICTURE
ENTER
16:9
ON
6 Press ENTER.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: STARTUP SCREEN:
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
ENTER
16:9
16:9
9 Press DISPLAY.
The setup display disappears.
10
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn off the on-screen menu.
To return to the previous screen
Press ORETURN.
To quit while making a selection
Press DISPLAY.
Note
Some setup display items require operations other than selecting the setting. For details on these items, see the relevant pages.
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Setup Display Item List

The default settings are underlined.
LANGUAGE SETUP (page 55)
OSD
or
DVD MENU
Settings and Adjustments
or
AUDIO ORIGINAL
SUBTITLE
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ENGLISH CHINESE 1 CHINESE 2
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO NEDERLANDS
ENGLISH CHINESE JAPANESE FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN SPANISH DUTCH DANISH SWEDISH FINNISH NORWEGIAN PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN OTHERS ,
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS DANSK SVENSKA SUOMI NORSK PORTUGUÊS
CHINESE JAPANESE OTHERS ,
(same as DVD MENU) AUDIO FOLLOW
(same as DVD MENU)
SCREEN SETUP (page 57)
TV TYPE
SCREEN SAVER
BACKGROUND JACKET PICTURE
STARTUP SCREEN STANDARD
16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON OFF
PICTURE MEMORY GRAPHICS BLUE BLACK
PICTURE MEMORY
CUSTOM SETUP (page 59)
COLOR SYSTEM AUTO
PAL NTSC
AUTO PLAY OFF
TIMER DEMO1 DEMO2
DIMMER BRIGHT
DARK OFF
PAUSE MODE AUTO
FRAME BOOKMARK RESET , PARENTAL CONTROL , PLAYBACK MEMORY ON
OFF TRACK SELECTION OFF
AUTO
AUDIO SETUP (page 63)
AUDIO ATT OFF
ON
AUDIO DRC
CENTER SPEAKER EQ
DOWNMIX DOLBY SURROUND
DIGITAL OUT ON
STANDARD TV MODE WIDE RANGE
FLAT ENHANCED SOFT
NORMAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
OFF
MPEG
DTS
48kHz/96kHz PCM
D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL PCM MPEG D-PCM DTS
48kHz/16bit 96kHz/24bit
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Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP)

SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE FRONT
DISTANCE FRONT
BALANCE
LEVEL CENTER
TEST TONE
(page 65)
CENTER REAR(REAR/SIDE) SUBWOOFER
CENTER REAR
FRONT REAR
REAR SUBWOOFER
OFF ON
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. The default settings are underlined.
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the setup display.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:
To set, press , then .
To quit, press .
Notes
• When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected for the “DVD MENU,” “AUDIO” and “SUBTITLE” settings.
• Depending on the DVD, the player may not start playing with the selected language even when you select a language in “DVD MENU,” “AUDIO” or “SUBTITLE.”
DISPLAY
ENGLISH ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW
ENTER
Settings and Adjustments
x OSD (On-Screen Display)
Selects the language for the on-screen display. The languages you can select are different depending on the player model.
DVP-S745D
ENGLISH
• CHINESE 1
• CHINESE 2
DVP-S735D
ENGLISH (English)
• FRANÇAIS (French)
• DEUTSCH (German)
• ITALIANO (Italian)
• NEDERLANDS (Dutch)
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Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP)
x DVD MENU
Selects the language for the DVD menu. The language order is different depending on the player model.
DVP-S745D
ENGLISH
• CHINESE
• JAPANESE
• FRENCH
• GERMAN
• ITALIAN
• SPANISH
• DUTCH
• DANISH
Settings and Adjustments
• SWEDISH
• FINNISH
• NORWEGIAN
• PORTUGUESE
• RUSSIAN
• OTHERS,
DVP-S735D
ENGLISH (English)
• FRANÇAIS (French)
• DEUTSCH (German)
• ITALIANO (Italian)
• ESPAÑOL (Spanish)
• NEDERLANDS (Dutch)
• DANSK (Danish)
• SVENSKA (Swedish)
• SUOMI (Finnish)
• NORSK (Norwegian)
• PORTUGUÊS (Portuguese)
(Russian)
• CHINESE (Chinese)
• JAPANESE (Japanese)
• OTHERS,
When you select “OTHERS,,” select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons (page 78). After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is displayed.
x AUDIO
Selects the language for the sound track. The language order is different depending on the player model.
DVP-S745D
ORIGINAL: the language given priority in the disc
• ENGLISH
• CHINESE
• JAPANESE
• FRENCH
• GERMAN
• ITALIAN
• SPANISH
• DUTCH
• DANISH
• SWEDISH
• FINNISH
• NORWEGIAN
• PORTUGUESE
• RUSSIAN
• OTHERS,
DVP-S735D
ORIGINAL: the language given priority in the disc
• ENGLISH (English)
• FRANÇAIS (French)
• DEUTSCH (German)
• ITALIANO (Italian)
• ESPAÑOL (Spanish)
• NEDERLANDS (Dutch)
• DANSK (Danish)
• SVENSKA (Swedish)
• SUOMI (Finnish)
• NORSK (Norwegian)
• PORTUGUÊS (Portuguese)
(Russian)
• CHINESE (Chinese)
• JAPANESE (Japanese)
• OTHERS,
When you select “OTHERS,,” select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons (page 78). After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is displayed.
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Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP)

x SUBTITLE
Selects the language for the subtitles. The language order is different depending on the player model.
DVP-S745D
AUDIO FOLLOW*
• ENGLISH
• CHINESE
• JAPANESE
• FRENCH
• GERMAN
• ITALIAN
• SPANISH
• DUTCH
• DANISH
• SWEDISH
• FINNISH
• NORWEGIAN
• PORTUGUESE
• RUSSIAN
• OTHERS,
DVP-S735D
AUDIO FOLLOW*
• ENGLISH (English)
• FRANÇAIS (French)
• DEUTSCH (German)
• ITALIANO (Italian)
• ESPAÑOL (Spanish)
• NEDERLANDS (Dutch)
• DANSK (Danish)
• SVENSKA (Swedish)
• SUOMI (Finnish)
• NORSK (Norwegian)
• PORTUGUÊS (Portuguese)
(Russian)
• CHINESE (Chinese)
• JAPANESE (Japanese)
• OTHERS,
“SCREEN SETUP” allows you to set the display according to the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the setup display.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: STARTUP SCREEN: STANDARD
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
JACKET PICTURE
ENTER
x TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected.
16:9: select this when you connect a wide-screen TV to the player.
• 4:3 LETTER BOX: select this when you connect a normal
TV to the player. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
• 4:3 PAN SCAN: select this when you connect a normal
TV to the player. Displays the wide picture on the whole screen automatically and cuts off the portions that do not fit.
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
16:9
ON
Settings and Adjustments
When you select “OTHERS,,” select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons (page 78). After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is displayed.
* When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the language for the
subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.
4:3 PAN SCAN
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX“ may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” and vice versa.
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Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP)
x SCREEN SAVER
Turns on and off the screen saver. If you turn on the screen saver, the screen saver image appears when you leave the player or the remote in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a CD for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged.
ON: turns on the screen saver.
• OFF: turns off the screen saver.
x BACKGROUND
Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD.
JACKET PICTURE: The jacket picture appears in the background, but only when the jacket picture is already
Settings and Adjustments
recorded on the disc.
• PICTURE MEMORY: Your favorite picture appears in the background. For an explanation of how to store your favorite scene recorded on the disc for the background picture, see the following section “Storing a picture in memory.”
• GRAPHICS: A preset picture stored in the player appears in the background.
• BLUE: The background color is blue.
• BLACK: The background color is black.
Storing a picture in memory
During playback, when you find the scene to be stored in memory, press PICTURE MEMORY on the remote.
The picture is stored in memory.
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8
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Notes
• The player can store only one scene in memory. The stored picture appears in both the background and the startup screen.
• When the picture is stored in memory by pressing PICTURE MEMORY, the picture stored before is erased.
• If you operate this player while the picture is being stored in memory, the player will fail to store the picture.
PICTURE MEMORY
Note
If a disc which does not contain the jacket picture is played while “BACKGROUND” is set to “JACKET PICTURE,“ the picture stored in the player will automatically appear in the background.
x STARTUP SCREEN
Selects the startup screen. The startup screen image you selected appears when you turn on the player.
STANDARD: The standard startup screen in the player’s memory appears.
• PICTURE MEMORY: Your favorite picture appears in the startup screen. For an explanation of how to store your favorite scene recorded on the disc for the startup screen, see the following section “Storing a picture in memory.” If you select PICTURE MEMORY before setting a picture in memory, the standard startup screen will appear.
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Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)

“CUSTOM SETUP” allows you to set the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the setup display.
CUSTOM SETUP
COLOR SYSTEM: AUTO AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: BOOKMARK RESET PARENTAL CONTROL PLAYBACK MEMORY: TRACK SELECTION:
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
ENTER
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
ON
OFF
x COLOR SYSTEM
Selects the color system when you play a VIDEO CD.
AUTO: outputs the video signal in the system of the VIDEO CD, either PAL or NTSC. If your TV is the DUAL system, select AUTO.
• PAL: changes the video signal of an NTSC VIDEO CD and outputs it in the PAL system.
• NTSC: changes the video signal of a PAL VIDEO CD and outputs it in the NTSC system.
x DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
BRIGHT: makes the front panel display bright.
• DARK: makes the front panel display dark.
• OFF: turns off the lighting of the front panel display.
x PAUSE MODE (DVD only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
AUTO: A picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position.
• FRAME: A picture including subjects that do not move dynamically is output with high resolution.
x BOOKMARK RESET,
Select “BOOKMARK RESET.” The BOOKMARK reset display appears. And then press ENTER to reset
all
bookmarks.
x PARENTAL CONTROL,
Sets a password and playback limitation level for DVDs with playback limitation for children. The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control (page 40) . For details, see “Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control) .”
Settings and Adjustments
Notes
• You cannot change the color system of the DVD itself.
• You can change the color system of this unit according to the connected TV. See page 9.
x AUTO PLAY
Selects the Auto Play setting when you connect the mains lead to the mains.
OFF: does not use “TIMER,” “DEMO1” or “DEMO2” to start playback.
• TIMER: starts playing when the player is turned on, or
at any time you want when connected to a timer (not supplied). Set the timer when the player is in standby mode (the power indicator lights up in red).
• DEMO1: starts playing the first demonstration
automatically.
• DEMO2: starts playing the second demonstration
automatically.
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Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)
Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control)
Playback of some DVDs can be limited depending on the age of the users. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the setup display.
CUSTOM SETUP
COLOR SYSTEM: AUTO AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: BOOKMARK RESET PARENTAL CONTROL PLAYBACK MEMORY: TRACK SELECTION:
Settings and Adjustments
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
1 Select “PARENTAL CONTROL” using M/m, then press
ENTER.
CUSTOM SETUP
COLOR SYSTEM: AUTO AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: BOOKMARK RESET PARENTAL CONTROL PLAYBACK MEMORY: TRACK SELECTION:
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
x When you have not entered a password
The display for entering a password appears.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
DISPLAY
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
ENTER
press
.
DISPLAY
ENTER
ENTER
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
ON
OFF
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
ON
OFF
2 Enter a password in 4 digits using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
The digits change to asterisks (
), and the display for
confirming the password appears.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
To confirm,enter password again,
ENTER
then press
.
To return, press . To cancel, press .
RETURN
DISPLAY
3 To confirm your password, enter it again using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback limitation level and changing the password appears.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
ENTER
OFF
USA
4 Select “STANDARD” using M/m, then press ,.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD
OFF
USA
To return, press . To cancel, press .
RETURN
DISPLAY
x When you have already registered a password
The display for confirming the password appears. Skip Step 2.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
To return, press . To cancel, press .
RETURN
DISPLAY
ENTER
.
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To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
ENTER
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5 Select a geographic area as the playback limitation
level standard using M/m, then press ,.
When you select “OTHERS,,” select and enter the standard code in the table on the next page using the number buttons.
To change the password
1 After Step 3, select “CHANGE PASSWORD” using
M/m, then press , or ENTER. The display for changing the password appears.
2 Follow Steps 2 and 3 to enter a new password.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
ENTER
OFF USA USA
OTHERS
6 Select “LEVEL” using M/m, then press ,.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
ENTER
OFF
8:
NC17
7:
R
6: 5:
7 Select the level you want using M/m, then press
ENTER.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD
4: PG13
USA
Playing a disc which is blocked by the playback limitation level
1 Insert the disc and press H.
The PARENTAL CONTROL display appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons,
then press ENTER. The player starts playback. When you stop playing the DVD, the level returns to the original level.
Settings and Adjustments
zIf you forget your password
Enter the 6-digit number “199703” whenever the PARENTAL CONTROL display asks you for your password, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
Notes
• When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.
• If you do not set a password, you cannot change the settings for playback limitation.
• Depending on the DVD, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. When you stop playing the DVD, the level returns to the original level.
• The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control (page 40) .
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
ENTER
The lower the value, the more strict the limitation.
To return to the normal screen
Press DISPLAY.
To turn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 7, then press H.
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Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)
Standard Code number
Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115
Settings and Adjustments
Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 Hong Kong 2219 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 Taiwan 2543 Thailand 2528 United Kingdom 2184
x PLAYBACK MEMORY
The player can store the SUBTITLE, VIDEO EQUALIZER, and other settings of each disc for up to 200 discs (Playback Memory). Set the Playback Memory function on or off.
ON : stores the settings in memory when you eject the disc.
• OFF : does not store the settings in memory.
The following settings are stored in memory by the Playback Memory function.
– AUDIO (page 32)* – SUBTITLE (page 35)* – ANGLE (page 35)* – VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND (page 36) – VIDEO EQUALIZER (page 47) – DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 49)
* DVD only
Notes
• The player can store the settings of up to 200 discs. When you store the setting of disc number 201, the first disc setting is canceled.
• Depending on the DVD, the information stored in the disc takes priority over the Playback Memory settings and the function does not work.
• Do not turn off the player by pressing !. Doing so may cancel the settings. When you turn off the player, press x first to stop playback and then press ?/1 on the remote. After the power indicator lights up in red and the player enters standby mode, press ! on the player.
x TRACK SELECTION
Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, MPEG audio or Dolby Digital format) are recorded.
OFF : No priority given.
• AUTO : Priority given.
Notes
• When you set this item to “AUTO,” the language may change depending on the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP.” The “TRACK SELECTION“ setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 55).
• If you set “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “D-PCM”, the DTS sound track is not played even if you set this item to “AUTO” and the highest-numbered audio channel is recorded in DTS format.
• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio sound tracks in this order.
• Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with priority may be predetermined. In this case, you cannot give priority to the DTS, MPEG audio or Dolby Digital format by selecting “AUTO.”
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Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP)

“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the setup display.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: CENTER SPEAKER EQ: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
DOLBY SURROUND
ENTER
OFF
STANDARD
FLAT
ON
D-PCM
PCM
D-PCM
48kHz/16bit
x AUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio output level. Selects the setting of the output from the AUDIO OUT connectors according to the audio equipment to be connected.
OFF: turns off the audio attenuation. Normally select this position.
• ON: reduces the audio output level so that no sound distortion occurs. Select this when the playback sound from the built-in TV speakers is distorted.
Note
The setting does not affect the output from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
x AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD. This function works only when you play a DVD which has the AUDIO DRC function. This affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM,” “MPEG” is set to “PCM” and “DTS” is set to “D-PCM” in ”DIGITAL OUT.”
STANDARD: Normally select this position.
• TV MODE: makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. It is especially recommended when you listen to the sound using the speakers of the TV.
• WIDE RANGE: It gives you the feeling of being at a live performance. This function only works when you are playing a Dolby Digital disc and is more effective when you connect 6 speakers using the 5.1 channel connectors. When you use high quality speakers, it is even more effective.
x CENTER SPEAKER EQ (equalizer)
Makes the spoken track clear by changing the sound frequency response when speech is difficult to hear. A center speaker must be connected to the CENTER connector of 5.1CH OUTPUT for this function to work.
FLAT: outputs the spoken track as it was recorded.
• ENHANCED: enhances the spoken track only.
• SOFT: makes the sound softer by rounding out the sound frequency above 8 kHz. Select this when the spoken track sounds shrill.
x DOWNMIX
Switches the mixing down methods when you play a DVD on which rear signal components such as LS, RS, or S are recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Displaying the audio information of the disc” (page 33). This affects the output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” and “DTS” is set to “D-PCM” in ”DIGITAL OUT.”
DOLBY SURROUND: when the player is connected to an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). The output signals which reproduce the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect are mixed down to 2 channels.
• NORMAL: when the player is connected to an audio component that does not conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). The signals without the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect are output.
x DIGITAL OUT
Selects output signals via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
ON: Normally select this position. When you select “ON,” set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” “DTS” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM.” For details on setting these items, see “Setting the Digital Output Signal.”
• OFF: when the player does not output the sound signals via the DIGIT AL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors, the influence of the digital circuit upon the analog circuit is at a minimum.
Note
When you select “OFF,” you cannot set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” “DTS” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM.“
Settings and Adjustments
Note
When you play DVDs without the AUDIO DRC function, there may be no effect on the sound.
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Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP)
Setting the Digital Output Signal
Switches the methods of outputting audio signals when you, connect 1. a digital component such as a receiver (amplifier) having a digital connector, 2. an audio component having a built-in decoder (Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), 3. a DAT or MD via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord. For connection details, see page 10. You cannot adjust “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” “DTS” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” if you set “DIGITAL OUT” to “OFF.”
AUDIO SETUP
Settings and Adjustments
x DOLBY DIGITAL
Selects the Dolby Digital signals to be output via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
• DOLBY DIGITAL: when the player is connected to an
AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: CENTER SPEAKER EQ: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
DISPLAY
D-PCM (Downmix PCM): when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. If you play Dolby Digital sound tracks, the output audio signals are mixed down to 2 channels. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX” item in “AUDIO SETUP.”
audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. If the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, do not set this. Otherwise, when you play the Dolby Digital sound track, a loud noise or no sound will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
OFF
STANDARD
FLAT
DOLBY SURROUND
ON
D-PCM
PCM
D-PCM
48kHz/16bit
ENTER
x MPEG
Selects the MPEG audio signals to be output via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
PCM: when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
• MPEG: when the player is connected to an audio component having a built-in MPEG decoder. If the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in MPEG decoder, do not set this. Otherwise, when you play the MPEG audio sound track, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
x DTS
Selects the DTS signals to be output via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
D-PCM: when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder. If you play DTS sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGIT AL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
• DTS: when the player is connected to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. If the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder, do not set this. Otherwise, when you play the DTS sound track, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
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x 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal to be output via the DIGIT AL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
48kHz/16bit: The audio signals of DVDs are always converted to 48 kHz/16 bit.
• 96kHz/24bit: All types of signals including 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.

Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP)

To obtain the best possible surround sound when you use the 5.1 CH OUTPUT connectors, use the SPEAKER SETUP display to first specify the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then set the balance and level. Use the test tone to adjust the volume of the speakers to the same level. For speaker hookup instructions, see page 13. The default settings are underlined.
Notes
• If you select “96kHz/24bit” when a receiver (amplifier) which
cannot accept 96 kHz is connected to the player, no sound or a loud noise will come out from the speakers.
• Even if you set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“96kHz/24bit,” the sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz/16 bit when a VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND mode is selected.
• The analog audio signals from the AUDIO OUT connectors are
not affected by this setting and keep their original sampling frequency level.
Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup display.
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL: TEST TONE:
FRONT: CENTER: REAR: SUBWOOFER:
To set, press , then . To quit, press .
SETUP
DISPLAY
OFF
LARGE LARGE
LARGE(REAR
YES
ENTER
.
x SIZE
Selects the size of the speakers to be connected.
• FRONT —
LARGE: Normally select this.
— SMALL: When the sound cracks or the surround
sound effects are difficult to hear, select this. This activates the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry and outputs the bass frequencies of the speaker from the subwoofer.
• CENTER —
NONE: If you do not connect a center speaker, select
this. — LARGE: Normally select this. — SMALL: When the sound cracks, select this. This
activates the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry
and outputs the bass frequencies of the center
speaker from other speakers .
• REAR —
NONE: If you do not connect rear speakers, select this.
— LARGE (REAR/SIDE): Normally select either of
these according to the rear speaker’s position*.
— SMALL (REAR/SIDE): When the sound cracks or the
surround sound effects are difficult to hear, select either of these according to the rear speaker’s position*. This activates the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry and outputs the bass frequencies of the rear speaker from other speakers .
Settings and Adjustments
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3.6m 3.6m
3.6m
3.0m 3.0m
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP)
• SUBWOOFER —
NONE: If you do not connect a subwoofer, select this. This activates the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the front speakers as long as the front speaker size is set to “LARGE.”
— YES: If you connect a subwoofer, select this to output
the LFE (low frequency effect) channel from the subwoofer.
* Rear speaker position
Specify the location of the rear speakers for correct “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,” “VIRTUAL MULTI REAR” and “VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” effects. These effects can be found in “VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND” of the
Settings and Adjustments
Control Menu display.
• SIDE: If the location of the rear speakers corresponds to section A in the illustration below.
• REAR: If the location of the rear speakers corresponds to section B in the illustration below.
This setting affects only the “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,” “VIRTUAL MULTI REAR” and “VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” mode.
A
x DISTANCE
The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below.
You can vary the distance of each speaker as follows. The default adjustments are in parentheses. Be sure to change the value in the setup display when you move the speakers.
• FRONT (3.6m) Front speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meter increments from 1 to 15 meters. Distance is measured from the front speaker to the listening position.
• CENTER (3.6m) Center speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meter increments. Place the center speaker directly between the front speakers. You can move it up to 0.6 meters backwards or 1.6 meters forwards if necessary.
• REAR (3.0m)
90°
A
45°
B
B
Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meter increments. Place the speakers behind the listening position at a distance equal to the front speaker distance. If necessary you can move the rear speakers
20°
up to 5 meters closer to your listening position.
Notes
• The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at 120 Hz.
• If your speakers are too small to reproduce low bass frequencies, please set all speaker settings to “SMALL” and utilize a subwoofer for low frequency sound.
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To return to the default setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR.
Notes
• If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance according to the closest speaker.
• Do not place the rear speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers.
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x BALANCE
You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment (see x TEST TONE below). The default adjustments are in parentheses.
• FRONT (0dB) Adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers (–6dB [L] to +6dB [R], 0.5dB increments).
• REAR (0dB) Adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers (–6dB [L] to +6dB [R], 0.5dB increments).
To return to the default setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR.
Adjusting the speaker volume
1 After you stop playback, select “SPEAKER SETUP”
in the setup display.
2 Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST TONE” to “ON.”
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.
3 From your listening position, select “BALANCE” or
“LEVEL” and adjust the value of “BALANCE” using </, and “LEVEL” using M/m.
The test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneously.
x LEVEL
You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. The front speaker level becomes the criterion for adjusting the other speakers. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment (see x TEST TONE below). The default adjustments are in parentheses.
• CENTER (0dB) Adjust the level of the center speaker (–6dB to +6dB,
0.5dB increments).
• REAR (0dB) Adjust the level of the rear speakers (–6dB to +6dB,
0.5dB increments).
• SUBWOOFER (0dB) Adjust the level of the subwoofer (–10dB to +10dB,
0.5dB increments).
To return to the default setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR.
x TEST TONE
The speakers will emit a test tone. Use this when you use the 5.1CH OUTPUT connectors and adjust the BALANCE and LEVEL.
OFF: The test tone is not emitted from the speakers.
• ON: The test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence. When you select one of the “SPEAKER SETUP” items, the test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneously.
4 Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST TONE” to “OFF”
to turn off the test tone.
To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time
Use the receiver’s (amplifier’s) volume control.
Settings and Adjustments
Note
When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for a moment.
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Controlling Your TV or AV Receiver (Amplifier) with the Supplied Remote Z

By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV or AV receiver (amplifier) with the supplied remote.
Check the model name of your remote
The supplied remote commander is different depending on the player model. Check the model name of your remote (RMT-D120E, RMT-D120A or RMT-D120O) and follow the instructions that correspond to your remote’s model name. Note that the buttons you can use for operating your TV will differ according to the model of your remote.
Settings and Adjustments
Controlling TVs with the remote
(RMT-D120E)
1
Number buttons
Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table) using the number buttons. Then release ?/1.
(RMT-D120A/D120O)
TV/DVD switch
Number buttons
4 7
1 4 7
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.
RMT-D120E
Manufacturer Code number
Sony (default) 01 Aiwa 32 Akai 68 Blaupunkt 10, 21 Ferguson 52 Gold Star 03, 04 Grundig 11 Hitachi 24
RMT-D120O
2
3
5
6
8
9
0
2
3
5
6
8
9
0
Model name
1/u
1/u
JVC 33 Loewe 45 Mitsubishi 27, 28, 50 Miver 09 NEC 66 Nokia 69 Orion 47, 48 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 08 Pioneer 26 Saba 12, 13 Samsung 23 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Siemens 39 TEAC 67 Thomson 43 Toshiba 38
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s manufacturer’s
code (see the table) using the number buttons. Then release ?/1.
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RMT-D120A
1 4 7
2 5 8 0
3 6 9
Manufacturer Code number
Sony (default) 01 Akai 04 AOC 04 Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curis-Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson 03,04,14 Fisher 11 General Electric 06, 10 Gold Star 03,04,17 Hitachi 02,03 J.C.Penney 04,12 JVC 09 KMC 03 Magnavox 03,08,12 Marantz 04,13 MGA/Mitsubishi 04,12,13,17 NEC 04, 12
Manufacturer Code number
Panasonic 06,19 Philco 03,04 Philips 08 Pioneer 16 Portland 03 Quasar 06,18 Radio Shack 05,14 RCA 04,10 Sampo 12 Sanyo 11 Scott 12 Sears 07,10,11 Sharp 03,05,18 Sylvania 08,12 Teknika 03,08,14 Toshiba 07 Wards 03,04,12 Yorx 12 Zenith 15
RMT-D120O
Manufacturer Code number
Sony (default) 01 Grundig 11 Hitachi 24 Loewe 45 Nokia 15, 16, 69 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 07, 08 Saba 12, 13 Samsung 22, 23 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Telefunken 36 Thomson 43 Toshiba 38
Notes
• 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
may be reset to the default setting. Reset the appropriate code number.
Controlling the TV
(RMT-D120E)
You can control your TV using the buttons below.
TV 1/u
VOL CH
TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE
By pressing
TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
You can
Turn the TV on or off Switch the TV’s input source between
the TV and other input sources VOL CH WIDE MODE
Adjust the volume of the TV
Select the channel of the TV
Switch to or from the wide mode of a
Sony Wide TV
(RMT-D120A/D120O)
You can control your TV using the buttons below. When you set the TV/DVD switch to TV, you can also control the number, ?*, 1/u and ENTER buttons.
TV/DVD switch
Number buttons
?*
By pressing
?/1 TV/VIDEO
VOL CH (RMT-D120A)/
PROG (RMT-D120O) WIDE MODE*
Number buttons and ENTER
* RMT-D120O only
You can
Turn the TV on or off
Switch the TV’s input source between
the TV and other input sources
Adjust the volume of the TV
Select the channel (program position)
of the TV
Switch to or from the wide mode of a
Sony Wide TV
Select the channel (program position)
of the TV
1/u VOL
CH/PROG
TV/VIDEO
WIDE MODE* ENTER
ENTER
Settings and Adjustments
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Controlling Your TV or AV Receiver (Amplifier) with the Supplied Remote
Notes
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
• If you use number buttons to select the TV’s program position, press ? followed by the number buttons for two-digit numbers. (RMT-D120O only)
Controlling AV receivers (amplifiers) with the remote
(RMT-D120E)
1
Number buttons
Settings and Adjustments
Hold down ?/1, and enter your AV receiver’s manufacturer’s code (see the table) using the number buttons. Then release ?/1.
(RMT-D120A/D120O)
4 7
Notes
• 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 may be reset to the default setting. Reset the appropriate code number.
Controlling the AV receiver (amplifier)
You can change the volume of the AV receiver (amplifier) using A V VOL.
1/u
2
3
5
6
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
AV VOL
TV/DVD switch
Number buttons
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1/u
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your AV receiver’s
manufacturer’s code (see the table) using the number buttons. Then release ?/1.
Code numbers of controllable AV receivers (amplifier)
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 receiver (amplifier).
Manufacturer Code number
Sony 91, 89 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96
Notes
• Depending on the AV receiver (amplifier), you may not be able to control your AV receiver (amplifier).
• You can control the AV receiver (amplifier) regardless of the position of the TV/DVD switch(except for RMT-D120E).
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Additional

Troubleshooting

Information
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
Picture
There is no picture.
, Check that the player is connected securely. , The video connecting cord is damaged. Replace it
with a new one.
, Make sure you connect the player to the video
input connector on the TV. (page 8)
, Make sure you turn on the TV. , Make sure you select the video input on the TV
so that you can view the pictures from the player.
Picture noise appears.
, Clean the disc. , If the video signal from your DVD player has to
go through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy­protection applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems after checking your connections, please try connecting your DVD player directly to your TV’s S video input, if your TV is equipped with this input. (page 8)
, If the color system of your DVD player does not
match with that of your TV, change the color system of the player. For details, see page 9. (You cannot change the color system of the DVD disc itself.)

Additional Information

Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” of the setup display, the picture does not fill the screen.
, The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD.
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Troubleshooting
Sound
There is no sound.
, Check that the player is connected securely. , The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it
with a new one.
, Make sure you connect the player to the audio
input connectors on the receiver (amplifier). (page 10)
, Make sure you turn on the TV and the receiver
(amplifier).
, Make sure you select the appropriate input on the
receiver (amplifier) so that you can listen to the sound from the player.
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion
Play mode. Press H to return to normal play mode.
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.
Press H to return to normal play mode.
, Check the speaker connections and setting (page
Additional Information
13, 65). Refer to the operating manual of your receiver (amplifier).
, If you use the DIGITAL OUT connectors, set
“DIGITAL OUT” to ”ON” in the setup display. Otherwise no sound will come from the DIGITAL OUT connectors. (page 63)
, While playing a Super VCD which has no audio in
track 2, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L” or “2:2/R.”
Sound is noisy.
, Clean the disc. , When you play a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise
will come from any connector other than the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector. (page 17)
Sound distortion occurs.
, In the setup display, set “AUDIO ATT” in ”AUDIO
SETUP” to “ON.” (page 63)
The sound loses its stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD or a CD.
, Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in the Control Menu
display. (page 32)
, Make sure you connect the player correctly. (pages
8, 10, 13)
The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS sound track.
, Check the speaker connections and setting (pages
13, 65). Refer to the operating manual of your receiver (amplifier).
, Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not
be the entire 5.1 channels. It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS format.
The sound comes from the center speaker only.
, Depending on the disc, the sound may come from
the center speaker only.
, Set “VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND” to “OFF” in the
Control Menu display. (page 36)
Operation
The remote does not function.
, Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
player.
, Use the remote near the player. , Point the remote at the remote sensor
player.
, Replace all of the batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.
The disc does not play.
, There is no disc inside (“Insert disc.” appears on
the TV screen). Insert a disc.
, Insert the disc correctly with the playback side
facing down on the disc tray.
, Clean the disc. , The player cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 5)
Insert a DVD, a VIDEO CD, or CD.
, Check the region code of the DVD. (page 4) , Moisture has condensed inside the player. Remove
the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour. (page 6)
The player does not play from the beginning when playing a disc.
, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play or A-B
Repeat Play has been selected. Press CLEAR. (pages 42 through 47)
, Resume Play has been selected.
Press x on the front panel or on the remote before you start playing. (page 20)
, A title menu or a DVD menu automatically
appears on the TV screen when you play your DVD, or a setup display automatically appears on the TV screen when you play your VIDEO CD with PBC functions.
on the
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The player starts playing the disc automatically.
, The DVD features the auto playback function. , “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to
“TIMER.” (page 59)
Playback stops automatically.
, The disc may contain an auto pause signal. While
playing such a disc, the player stops playback at the signal.
You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do
some of the operations above.
Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the language you want.
, In the setup display, select the desired language for
the on-screen display in “OSD” under “LANGUAGE SETUP.” (page 55)
The language for the sound track cannot be changed when you play a DVD.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD. , Changing the language for the track is prohibited
on the DVD.
then on again.
Nothing is displayed on the front panel display.
, In the set up display, “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” is set to “OFF.” Set “DIMMER” to “BRIGHT” or “DARK.” (page 59)
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 74.
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” is displayed on the front panel display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
Additional Information
The subtitle language cannot be changed when you play a DVD.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD.
, Changing the language for the subtitles is
prohibited on the DVD.
The subtitles cannot be turned off when you play a DVD.
, Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
turn the subtitles off.
The angles cannot be changed when you play a DVD.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD. , Change the angles when “ANGLE” appears on the
front panel display. (page 35)
, Changing the angles is prohibited on the DVD.
The player does not operate properly.
, Static electricity, etc., may affect the player’s
operation. Press ! on the player to turn the player off and
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Self-diagnosis function

When the self-diagnosis function activates to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (combination of a letter and digits) flashes on the screen and on the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.
C:13:00
First three characters
C13
C31
Exx (xx is any number)
Additional Information
Cause and/or Corrective Action
•The disc is dirty. , Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. (page 6)
•The disc is not inserted correctly. , Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly.
•To prevent a malfunction, the player has performed the self-diagnosis function. ,When you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, give
the 5-character service number. (example: E:61:10)
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Specifications

CD/DVD player
Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system
NTSC/PAL (See page 9 to switch.)
Audio characteristics
Frequency response
DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz
(±0.5 dB)
DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz
(±0.5 dB)
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio
More than 115 dB (AUDIO OUT connectors
only)
Harmonic distortion
Less than 0.0025%
Dynamic range
More than 100 dB (DVD) More than 98 dB (CD)
Wow and flutter
Less than detected value
(±0.001% W PEAK)
General
Power requirements
220V, 60Hz 220 – 240V AC, 50/60 Hz 110 V AC, 50/60 Hz See page 2 for further information.
Power consumption
13 W 16 W See page 2 for further information.
Dimensions (approx.)
430 × 74 × 260 mm (17 × 3 × 10
(w/h/d) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
3.1 kg (6 lb 13 oz)
Operating temperature
5 ˚C to 35 ˚C
Operating humidity
25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories
See page 7.
1
/4 in.)
Additional Information
Outputs
AUDIO OUT (1, 2) (R, L)
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)
VIDEO OUT (1, 2)
S VIDEO OUT (1, 2)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, CB/B-Y, CR/R-Y)
5.1CH OUTPUT
PHONES
Jack type
Phono jacks
Optical output connector
Phono jack
Phono jack
4-pin mini DIN
Phono jacks
Phono jack
Phone jack
Output level
2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms)
–18 dBm
0.5 Vp-p
1.0 Vp-p
Y: 1.0 Vp-p
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)
0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p
CB/B-Y, CR/R-Y:
0.7 Vp-p 2 Vrms
(at 50 kilohms) 12 mW
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Load impedance
Over 10 kilohms
Wave length: 660 nm
75 ohms terminated
75 ohms, sync negative
75 ohms, sync negative 75 ohms terminated
75 ohms, sync negative 75 ohms
Over 10 kilohms
32 ohms
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Glossary

Bit rate (page 40)
Value indicating the amount of video data compressed in a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps (Mega bit per second). 1 Mbps indicates that the data per second is 1,000,000 bits. The higher the bit rate, the larger the amount of data. However, this does not always mean that you can get higher quality pictures.
Chapter (page 28)
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want.
Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 36)
The general name of technology that Sony developed to enjoy surround sound in a home. It simulates the sound of a movie editing studio instead of the usual concert hall so that you can enjoy the surround sound of a movie
Additional Information
theater in the comfort of your own home. The VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) system contained in DCS programs can create the sound image of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers.
Dolby Digital (pages 11, 64)
Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to 5.1­channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and processed in digital.
Dolby Pro Logic (pages 11, 64)
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 (pages 11, 64)
Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1­channel surround. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and processed in digital.
DVD (page 4)
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 single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte) which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 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 data is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD.
MPEG audio (page 64)
International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2-channel stereo. MPEG 2 used on DVDs conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.
Multi-angle function (page 35)
Various angles for the scene (viewpoints of the video camera) are recorded on some DVDs.
Multilingual function (pages 14, 32, 35, 55)
Several languages for the audio track or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs.
Parental Control (page 60)
A function of the DVD used to limit playback of the disc according to the age of the user and the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes, and so on.
Playback Control (PBC) (page 22)
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback. By using menus recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing simple interactive programs, programs with search functions, and so on.
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Title (page 28)
The longest section of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.
Track (page 28)
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD or VIDEO CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want.
VIDEO CD (page 4)
A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures. VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio information of conventional audio CDs. There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
• Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds.
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This player conforms to both versions.
Additional Information
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Language Code List

For details, see pages 32, 35, 56.
Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language
1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian
Additional Information
1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali; Bangla 1067 Tibetan 1070 Breton 1079 Catalan 1093 Corsican 1097 Czech 1103 Welsh 1105 Danish 1109 German 1130 Bhutani 1142 Greek 1144 English 1145 Esperanto 1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian 1151 Basque 1157 Persian 1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji 1171 Faroese 1174 French 1181 Frisian 1183 Irish
1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi 1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian 1233 Armenian 1235 Interlingua 1239 Interlingue 1245 Inupiak 1248 Indonesian 1253 Icelandic 1254 Italian 1257 Hebrew 1261 Japanese 1269 Yiddish 1283 Javanese 1287 Georgian 1297 Kazakh 1298 Greenlandic 1299 Cambodian 1300 Kannada 1301 Korean 1305 Kashmiri 1307 Kurdish 1311 Kirghiz 1313 Latin 1326 Lingala 1327 Laothian 1332 Lithuanian 1334 Latvian; Lettish 1345 Malagasy 1347 Maori 1349 Macedonian
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
1350 Malayalam 1352 Mongolian 1353 Moldavian 1356 Marathi 1357 Malay 1358 Maltese 1363 Burmese 1365 Nauru 1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch 1379 Norwegian 1393 Occitan 1403 (Afan) Oromo 1408 Oriya 1417 Punjabi 1428 Polish 1435 Pashto; Pushto 1436 Portuguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-Romance 1482 Kirundi 1483 Romanian 1489 Russian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1495 Sanskrit 1498 Sindhi 1501 Sangho 1502 Serbo-Croatian 1503 Singhalese 1505 Slovak 1506 Slovenian 1507 Samoan 1508 Shona 1509 Somali 1511 Albanian 1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati 1514 Sesotho 1515 Sundanese 1516 Swedish 1517 Swahili 1521 Tamil 1525 Telugu 1527 Tajik 1528 Thai 1529 Tigrinya 1531 Turkmen 1532 Tagalog 1534 Setswana 1535 Tonga 1538 Turkish 1539 Tsonga 1540 Tatar 1543 Twi 1557 Ukrainian 1564 Urdu 1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese 1587 Volapük 1613 Wolof 1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba 1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu 1703 Not specified
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Index to Parts and Controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.
Front Panel
Additional Information
1 ! (power) button and indicator (15)
Disconnects the power of the player or places the player in standby mode.
2 MULTICHANNEL indicator
Lights up when:
– playing back a Dolby Digital soundtrack on the
DVD
– playing back an MPEG audio soundtrack on the
DVD – playing back a DTS soundtrack on the DVD – the disc is not inserted
3 Disc tray (16)
Place a disc on the tray.
4 AOPEN/CLOSE button (15)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
5 ./>PREV/NEXT (previous/next) buttons (17)
Press to go to the next chapter or track, or to go back to the previous chapter or track.
6 TITLE button (21)
Displays the title menu on the TV screen.
7 DVD MENU button (21)
Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen.
8 </M/m/,/ENTER button (21)
Selects and executes the items or settings.
9 JOG button / indicator (18)
Press to play a disc frame by frame.
0 PHONES connector (16)
Connect the headphones to this connector.
qa PHONES LEVEL control (16)
Adjusts the headphone volume.
qs VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES button and
indicator (39)
Press to turn on the VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES function. The indicator lights up when it is on.
qd (remote sensor) (7)
Accepts the remote control signals.
qf SHUFFLE button (44)
Displays the “SHUFFLE” display on the TV screen.
qg REPEAT button (45)
Displays the “REPEAT” display on the TV screen.
qh DVE (Digital Video Enhancer) button and indicator
(49)
Press to select a Digital Video Enhancer level. The indicator lights up for every selected item except “OFF.”
qj VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND button and indicator (36)
Press to select the desired “VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND” item. The indicator lights up for every selected item except “OFF.”
qk Front Panel Display (23)
Indicates the playing time, etc.
ql H (play) button (16)
Plays a disc.
w; X (pause) button (15)
Pauses playing a disc.
wa x (stop) button (17)
Stops playing a disc.
ws DISPLAY button (25)
Displays the Control Menu display on the TV screen to set or adjust the Control Menu items.
wd ORETURN button (22)
Press to return to the previously selected screen, etc.
wf Click shuttle (18)
Changes the playback speed.
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Index to Parts and Controls
Rear Panel
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT REAR CENTER
L
R
Additional Information
1 5.1CH OUTPUT connectors (13)
Connect to a receiver (amplifier) having 5.1 channel input connectors.
2 AUDIO OUT R (right)/L (left), 1/2 connectors (8, 10)
Connect to the audio input connector on your TV or receiver (amplifier).
3 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL connector (10)
Connect to an audio component using a coaxial digital connecting cord.
4 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector (10)
Connect to an audio component using an optical digital connecting cord. Take off the cap.
5 VIDEO OUT 1/2 connector (8)
Connect to the video input connector on your TV or monitor.
6 S VIDEO OUT 1/2 connectors (8, 10)
Connect to the S video input connector on your TV or monitor.
7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors (9)
Connect to a monitor or projector having component video input connectors (Y, C conform to output signals from the player.
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
1
COAXIAL OPTICAL
2
WOOFER
AUDIO OUT
RL
1 2 5 6 734
B/B-Y, CR/R-Y) that
VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT
1
1
2
2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
YC
B
/B-Y CR/R-Y
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Remote
RMT-D120E/D120A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1 TV/DVD switch (68) (RMT-D120A only)
Selects to control the player or the TV with the remote.
2 ZOPEN/CLOSE button (17)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
3 Number buttons (22)
Selects and executes the items or settings.
4 CLEAR button (43)
Press to return to continuous play, etc.
5 REPEAT button (45)
Displays the “REPEAT” display on the TV screen.
6 PROGRAM button (43)
Displays the “PROGRAM” display on the TV screen.
7 SHUFFLE button (44)
Displays the “SHUFFLE” display on the TV screen.
8 ANGLE button (36)
Changes the angles when playing a DVD.
9 AUDIO button (33)
Changes the sound while playing a DVD or VIDEO CD.
0 SUBTITLE button (35)
Changes the subtitles when playing a DVD.
qa ./>PREV/NEXT (previous/next) buttons (17)
Press to go to the next chapter or track, or to go back to the previous chapter or track.
qs HPLAY button (17)
Plays a disc.
qd
/ SEARCH buttons (18)
While monitoring the picture, keep pressing to locate a point quickly.
qf DISPLAY button (14)
Displays the Control Menu display on the TV screen to set or adjust the items.
qg TITLE button (21)
Displays the title menu on the TV screen.
qh DVD MENU button (21)
Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen.
qj Click shuttle (18)
Changes the playback speed.
qk </M/m/,/ENTER buttons (14)
Selects and executes the items or settings.
ql TV @/1 (television on/standby) button
(RMT-D120E only) (69)
Turns on and off the power of the TV.
w; @/1 (on/standby) button (15)
Press to turn on the player or place it in standby mode after power is connected by pressing ! on the player.
wa TV (television) operation buttons (69)
Controls TVs. (WIDE MODE button available on RMT-D120E only)
ws TIME/TEXT button (23)
Displays the playing time of the disc, etc., on the front panel display.
wd INPUT button (32)
Press when labeling a disc.
wf ENTER button (14)
Executes the items or settings.
wg PICTURE MEMORY button (58)
Press to store a picture in memory.
wh DVE (Digital Video Enhancer) button (49)
Press to select the Digital Video Enhancer level.
wj BOOKMARK button (51)
Press to set a bookmark.
wk AV VOL button (70)
Change the sound volume of the AV receivers (amplifiers).
wl xSTOP button (17)
Stops playing a disc.
e; XPAUSE button (17)
Pauses playing a disc.
ea JOG button / indicator (18)
Press to play a disc frame by frame.
es ORETURN button (22)
Press to return to the previously selected screen, etc.
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1 TV/DVD switch (68)
Selects to control the player or the TV with the remote.
2 ZOPEN/CLOSE button (17)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
3 Number buttons (22)
Selects and executes the items or settings.
4 CLEAR / ? (ten‘s digit) button (43)
Press to return to continuous play, etc.
5 REPEAT button (45)
Displays the “REPEAT” display on the TV screen.
6 PROGRAM button (43)
Displays the “PROGRAM” display on the TV screen.
7 SHUFFLE button (44)
Displays the “SHUFFLE” display on the TV screen.
8 ANGLE button (36)
Changes the angles when playing a DVD.
9 AUDIO button (33)
Changes the sound while playing a DVD or VIDEO CD.
0 SUBTITLE button (35)
Changes the subtitles when playing a DVD.
qa ./>PREV/NEXT (previous/next) buttons (17)
Press to go to the next chapter or track, or to go back to the previous chapter or track.
qs HPLAY button (17)
Plays a disc.
qd
/ SEARCH buttons (18)
While monitoring the picture, keep pressing to locate a
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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point quickly.
qf DISPLAY button (14)
Displays the Control Menu display on the TV screen to set or adjust the items.
qg TITLE button (21)
Displays the title menu on the TV screen.
qh DVD MENU button (21)
Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen.
qj Click shuttle (18)
Changes the playback speed.
qk </M/m/,/ENTER buttons (14)
Selects and executes the items or settings.
ql @/1 (on/standby) button (15)
Press to turn on the player or place it in standby mode after power is connected by pressing ! on the player.
w; TV (television) operation buttons (69)
Controls TVs.
wa TIME/TEXT button (23)
Displays the playing time of the disc, etc., on the front panel display.
ws INPUT button (32)
Press when labeling a disc.
wd ENTER button (14)
Executes the items or settings.
wf PICTURE MEMORY button (58)
Press to store a picture in memory.
wg DVE (Digital Video Enhancer) button (49)
Press to select the Digital Video Enhancer level.
wh BOOKMARK button (51)
Press to set a bookmark.
wj AV VOL button (70)
Change the sound volume of the AV receivers (amplifiers).
wk xSTOP button (17)
Stops playing a disc.
wl XPAUSE button (17)
Pauses playing a disc.
e; JOG button / indicator (18)
Press to play a disc frame by frame.
ea ORETURN button (22)
Press to return to the previously selected screen, etc.
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Numerics
4:3 LETTER BOX 57 4:3 PAN SCAN 57
5.1 Channel Surround 12 16:9 57 48kHz/96kHz PCM 65
A
A-B REPEAT 46 ADVANCED 39 Angle 35, 76 ANGLE 35 ANGLE VIEWER 50 AUDIO 32, 56 AUDIO ATT 63 AUDIO DRC 63 AUDIO SETUP 63 AUTO PLAY 59
B
BACKGROUND 58 BALANCE 67 Batteries 7 BOOKMARK 51 BOOKMARK RESET 59
C
CD 4, 17 CENTER SPEAKER EQ
(Equalizer) 63 Chapter 5, 28, 76 CHAPTER 28 CHAPTER VIEWER 50 COLOR SYSTEM 9, 59 COMPONENT OUT 9 Connecting 8, 10, 13 Continuous play 19 Control Menu display 25 CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL 40 CUSTOM SETUP 59
D, E
DIGITAL OUT 63 Digital output 10, 63 DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER
(DVE) 49 DIMMER 59 DISC MEMO 31 Display
Control Menu display 25
Front panel display 23
Setup display 52
DISTANCE 66 DOLBY DIGITAL 11, 64 DOWNMIX 63 DTS 5, 64, 76 DVD 4, 76 DVD menu 21
F, G
Fast Forward 18 Fast Rewind 18 Front panel display 23
H
Handling discs 6 Hooking up 8, 10, 13
I, J, K
Index 5, 28 INDEX 28
L
LANGUAGE SETUP 55 LETTER BOX 57 LEVEL 67
M, N
MPEG 64, 76
O
On-screen display
Control Menu display 25 Setup display 52
OSD 55
P, Q
PAN SCAN 57 PARENTAL CONTROL 59, 60 PAUSE MODE 59 PBC functions 22 PBC Playback 22, 76 PICTURE MEMORY 58 PLAYBACK MEMORY 62 Pro Logic 11, 64, 76 PROGRAM 42 Program Play 42
R
Remote 7, 68 REPEAT 45 Resume Play 20
S
S video output 8, 10 Scene 5, 28 SCENE 28 SCREEN SAVER 58 SCREEN SETUP 57 Setup display 52 SHUFFLE 44 Shuffle Play 44 SIZE 65 SPEAKER SETUP 65 Speakers
hookup 12
set up 65 STARTUP SCREEN 58 STROBE PLAYBACK 49 SUBTITLE 35, 57
T
TEST TONE 67 TIME/MEMO 29, 30, 31 TIME/TEXT 29, 30, 31 Title 5, 28, 77 TITLE 28 Title menu 21 TITLE VIEWER 50 Track 5, 28, 77 TRACK 28 TRACK VIEWER 49 TRACK SELECTION 62 Troubleshooting 71 TV TYPE 57
U
Usable discs 4
V, W, X, Y, Z
VIDEO CD 4, 77 VIDEO EQUALIZER 47 VIEWER 49 VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND 36
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