Sony DVP-SR400P User Manual

CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

4-115-674-12(1)

DVP-SR400P

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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.

Notes about the discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction.

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

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

“dangerous voltage”

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

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

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

Precautions

On safety

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

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

On power sources

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

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

On placement

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the player.

• Do not install this player in a confined space, such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

• Install the player so that the AC power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

On operation

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

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

On adjusting volume

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

On cleaning

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

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners

Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.

On replacement of parts

In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

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

Table of Contents

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

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

About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Guide to Parts and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Hookups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Step 1: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

A Audio/video input jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

B Component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Step 2: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Step 3: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Controlling your TV with the supplied remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Step 4: Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Control Menu display (DISPLAY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

List of Control Menu items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Various Play Mode Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Creating your own program (Program Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Customizing the Playback Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjusting the playback picture

Sharpening the picture (SHARPNESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Locking discs (PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting a JPEG image file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting the pace for a slide show (INTERVAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playing DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . 22

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

LANGUAGE SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

SCREEN SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

CUSTOM SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

AUDIO SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Setting the digital output signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear on the screen) . . . . 35

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Parental Control Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

About This Manual

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

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for commercial DVDs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs (VR mode, video mode).

• NEED-to-know information (to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the to-know information (tips and other useful information) is listed under the

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

Icons Meaning

Functions available for commercial DVDs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+R DLs in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs in video mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs in VR (Video Recording) mode

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

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

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Functions available for DATA discs containing MP3* image files, and DivX*

*1 MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for

Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

video files

audio tracks, JPEG

Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

Remote

TV [/1 (on/standby) (11)

Turns the TV on or to standby mode.

[/1 (on/standby) (12)

Turns on, or sets the player to standby mode.

VOL +/– (11)

Adjusts the TV volume.

B Number buttons

Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.

CLEAR (17)

Clears the entry field.

C TIME/TEXT (23, 26)

Displays the playing time and remaining time. Press repeatedly to change the displayed information. CD/DVD text appears only when text is recorded on the disc. If an MP3 audio track has an ID3 tag, the player will display the album name/track title from the ID3 tag

VOL +, number 5, AUDIO, and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

A PICTURE NAVI (24)

Divides the screen into 9 subscreens so you can choose the desired scene quickly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

• CHAPTER VIEWER

• TITLE VIEWER

• TRACK VIEWER

The JPEG image files in the album appear in 16 subscreens.

TV INPUT (input select) (11)

Switches the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources.

information. This player supports ID3 versions 1.0/1.1 and 2.2/2.3.

AUDIO ( )

Changes the audio language or audio channel. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. See “Language Code List” on page 38 to see which language the code represents. The format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown on page 7.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

FAST/SLOW PLAY

See “Basic operations” (page 7) for the function of each button.

Rear (L/R)

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R) + Center

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

3 / 2 .1

◆ When playing a DivX video file on a DATA disc

Example:

MP3 audio

MP3 128k

Bit rate

SUBTITLE ( ) (25)

Changes the subtitles.

D TOP MENU

Displays the DVD’s top menu.

MENU (23)

Displays the menu.

O RETURN (15)

Returns to the previous display.

DISPLAY (16)

Displays the playback information on the screen.

C/X/x/c (12)

Moves the highlight to select a displayed item.

Center button (ENTER) (12)

Enters the selected item.

E ./> PREV/NEXT

/ REPLAY/STEP/

STEP/ADVANCE

m/M (scan/slow) N PLAY X PAUSE x STOP

Basic operations

To Operation

Play Press Stop Press x. Pause Press X.

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

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

Scan backward/ forward

Replay the previous

1*3

scene*

Briefly fast forward the current scene*

Play backward* forward*

in slow

2*3

motion

one frame

Play backward* forward* at a time

Play in various speed with sound*

*1For all DVDs except for DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/

DVD+R DLs and DivX video files. For DVDs and DivX video files only. These functions may not work with some scenes. For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-VR mode only. For DVDs, VIDEO CDs and DivX video files only. For DVDs, VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs and DVD-VR mode only.

Press >.

Press ..

Press m/ M . Press repeatedly to change the speed.

Press REPLAY during playback.

Press ADVANCE during playback.

Press X during playback, then press

m/M

repeatedly. Press X during

playback, then press

Press FAST/SLOW PLAY repeatedly during playback.

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Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) button (12) B Disc tray (14) C Front panel display (15) D (remote sensor) (10)

Rear panel

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

A VIDEO OUT jack (9) B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (9)

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OUT

AUDIO OUT

E Z (open/close) button (14) F N (play) button (14) G x (stop) button (14)

C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (10) D AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (9)

Hookups

When unpacking, check the supplied accessories by referring to page 37.

• Plug cables securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

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

Step 1: Connecting to Your TV

Connect this player to your TV monitor using a video cable. Select pattern A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component.

Hookups

INPUT

AUDIO

(white)

Audio/video cable (supplied)

(red)

(yellow)

VIDEO

to VIDEO OUT

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Component video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

A Audio/video input jacks

Step 2: Connecting the Power Cord

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

Step 3: Preparing the Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.

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

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

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

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

Controlling your TV with the supplied remote

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

TV INPUT TV

Number buttons

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

By pressing You can

TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off

VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV

TV INPUT (input select)

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

TVTV

PICTURE

NAVI

VOL +/–

TIME/TEXT

CLEAR

AUDIO SUBTITLE

TOP MENU MENU

RETURN

DISPLAY

Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources

To control other TVs with the remote

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code.

1 While holding down TV [/1, press the

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

2 Release TV [/1.

◆Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Hitachi 02

LG/Goldstar/NEC 04

MGA/Mitsubishi 13

Panasonic 19

Philips 21

Pioneer 16

RCA 10

Samsung 20

Sharp 18

Toshiba 07

Hookups

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

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

Step 4: Quick Setup

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

PICTURE

NAVITVINPUT

TIME/TEXT

AUDIO SUBTITLE

CLEAR

TOP MENU MENU

ENTER

RETURN

DISPLAY

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1.

The player turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your

TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, select “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 17).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a

disc.

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

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

5 Press X/x to select a language.

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

6 Press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL PROGRESSIVE MODE

(PROGRESSIVE)

4:3 OUTPUT: FULL

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

(COMPONENT OUT)

(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)

16:9 OFF

OFF

AUTO

7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 28)

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

standard TV with a wide-screen mode

• 16:9 (page 28)

+ 28 hidden pages

Sony DVP-SR400P User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Precautions

About This Manual

Guide to Parts and Controls

Hookups

Step 1: Connecting to Your TV

A Audio/video input jacks

Step 2: Connecting the Power Cord

Step 3: Preparing the Remote

Controlling your TV with the supplied remote

Step 4: Quick Setup