SONY K870P, K880P Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

DVP-K870P/K880P

RMT-D169A/RMT-D169P/RMT-D170P

Brazilian Model

Singapore Model

Saudi Arabia Model

DVP-K870P

Singapore Model

Chinese Model

DVP-K880P

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC/PAL

(See page 17 to switch)

Audio characteristics

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM

96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/ DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

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

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

Harmonic distortion: 0.003% Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/

CD: 99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

SPECIFICATIONS

Outputs and Input

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/

Load impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/

2 Vrms/ 10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):

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

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/

1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL),

0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms

MIC 1/2: Phone jacks

General

Power requirements:

110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 12 W Dimensions (approx.):

DVP-K870P: 430 × 55.5 × 245.7 mm DVP-K880P: 430 × 55.5 × 243.7 mm

(width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 2.1 kg Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C Operating humidity: 25% to 80%

Supplied accessories

See page 15

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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CD/DVD PLAYER

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To Exposed Metal

Parts on Set

0.15 F

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

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

1.5k

Earth Ground

WARNING!!

Voltmeter (0.75 V)

CAUTION:

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

LEAKAGE TEST

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

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

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

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

Unleaded solder

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

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

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

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

• Strong viscosity

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

• Usable with ordinary solder

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

CAUTION

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

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

1. Disc Removal Procedure (at POWER OFF) .............. 4

2. Caution Point on the PWB IF-113 ................................. 4

1. GENERAL

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

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

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

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

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

Guide to the Control Menu Display .............................. 1-2

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

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

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

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

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords ............................ 1-3

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

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

Step 6: Quick Setup ...................................................... 1-5

Playing Discs ......................................................................... 1-6

Playing Discs ................................................................. 1-6

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You

Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) .................. 1-6

Using the DVD's Menu .................................................. 1-7

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a

DVD-RW DISC ......................................................... 1-7

Playing VIDEO CD's With PBC Functions

(PBC Playback) ........................................................ 1-7

Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play,

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play ........... 1-7

Searching for a Scene .......................................................... 1-8

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search,

Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) ............... 1-8

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. ......... 1-9

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) ......... 1-9

Enjoying Karaoke .................................................................. 1-9

Using Karaoke ............................................................... 1-9

Changing the Key (Key Control) .................................. 1-10

Playing Karaoke with Any Stereo Disc

(Karaoke Pon) .......................................................... 1-10

Turning the Vocals On and Off (Vocal) ........................ 1-10

Selecting the Vocals (Vocal Select).............................. 1-10

Receiving Support from Recorded Vocal Track

(Vocal Support) ........................................................ 1-11

Turning the Guide Melody On and Off

(Guide Melody) ......................................................... 1-11

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

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

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

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

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) ............................. 1-12

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

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

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

Adjusting the Playback Picture

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) ................................. 1-13

Sharpening the Outline of an Image (SHARPNESS) .. 1-13

Playing a DATA CD ............................................................... 1-13

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ....... 1-13

Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and

JPEG Image Files .................................................... 1-14

Specifying the slideshow duration ............................... 1-15

Selecting an effect for image files in the slideshow .... 1-15

Using Various Additional Functions...................................... 1-15

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) .......................................... 1-15

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote ............. 1-16

Settings and Adjustments ..................................................... 1-16

Using the Setup Display ............................................... 1-16

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP) ............................................. 1-17

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) ................ 1-17

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) .......................... 1-17

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) ..................... 1-17

Additional Information ............................................................ 1-18

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 1-18

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/

numbers appear in the display ................................ 1-19

Glossary ........................................................................ 1-19

Specifications ................................................................. 1-20

2. DISASSEMBLY

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

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

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

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

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

2-6. MV-044 BOARD ............................................................ 2-4

2-7. Switching Regulator ...................................................... 2-5

2-8. Interval Views ................................................................. 2-6

2-9. Circuit Boards Location ................................................. 2-7

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

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

3-2. System Control/Signal Processor Block Diagram ...... 3-3

3-3. RF/Servo Block Diagram .............................................. 3-5

3-4. Audio Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-7

3-5. Video Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-9

3-6. Interface Control Block Diagram .................................. 3-11

3-7. Power Block Diagram.................................................... 3-13

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

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

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

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

• MV-044 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 4-5

• MV-044 (Drive) Schematic Diagram ....................... 4-7

• MV-044 (CPU, Servo-DSP, AVDEC)

Schematic Diagram ............................................ 4-9

• MV-044 (Video) Schematic Diagram ....................... 4-11

• MV-044 (Audio) Schematic Diagram ....................... 4-13

• MV-044 (PS Through) Schematic Diagram ............ 4-15

• IF-113 Printed Wiring Board .................................... 4-17

• IF-113 (If) Schematic Diagram ............................... 4-19

• MC-147 Printed Wiring Board ................................. 4-21

• MC-147 (Mic-Echo) Schematic Diagram ............... 4-23

• CK-139 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 4-25

• CK-139 (Key Control) Schematic Diagram ............ 4-27

• Power Block (1501) Printed Wiring Board .............. 4-29

• Power Block (1501) Schematic Diagram ............... 4-31

5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. System Control-Video Pin Function

(MV-044 BOARD IC201) .............................................. 5-1

6. TEST MODE

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

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

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

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

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

6-6. If Con Self Diagnostic Function .................................... 6-4

7. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

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

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

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

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

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

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

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

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SERVICE NOTE

1. DISC REMOVAL PROCEDURE (at POWER OFF)

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

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

Hold

The lever of a zipper cam

Tray

2. Caution Point on the PWB IF-113

CAUTION

When handling IF-113 PWB avoid contact with the sharp metal edge on the top side of Vacuum Fluorescent Display (ND401).

Fig. 1.

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Index to Parts and Controls

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

Front panel

DVP-K870P

DVP-K880P

A [/1 (on/standby) button (26) B KEY CONTROL buttons (42) C Disc tray (26) D A (open/close) button (26) E H (play) button (26) F X (pause) button (27) G x (stop) button (27) H ./> (previous/next) buttons (27)

I PROGRESSIVE indicator (17)

Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.

J Front panel display (9) K (remote sensor) (15) L ECHO LEVEL control (40) M MIC 1/2 (microphone) LEVEL control

(40)

N MIC 1/2 (microphone) connectors (40)

MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

LEVEL

ECHO

MIC 1 MIC 2

MIC 1 LEVEL

MIC 2 LEVEL

ECHO LEVEL

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 DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.

• Displays on the screen are slightly different depending upon where the model is sold.

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

* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard

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

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

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

Note about CDs

The player can play CD ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:

– music CD format – video CD format – MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of

format conforming to ISO9660* Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

– KODAK Picture CD format

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

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

Region code

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

DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this player.

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

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: DVP-K870P and DVP-K880P. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the player. DVP-K870P is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DVP-K880P only.”

Icon Meaning

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

Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs, 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

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

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO (page 79)

DVD-RW (page 79)

VIDEO CD

Music CD

ALL

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

00W

NO.

0-000-000-00

Region code

DVP-K870P/K880P

Precautions

On safety

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.

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.

• 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 cleaning

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

On cleaning discs

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

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

SECTION 1

GENERAL

This section is extracted from instruction manual. 2-022-377-11

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

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

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

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

Notes

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

Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. Also, images in DVD-RW disc with CPRM* protection may not be played if they contain a copy protection signal. “Copyright lock” appears on the screen. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played. * CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable

Media) is a coding technology that protects the copyright of images.

• Music dics encoded with copyright protection technologies

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

Note on playback operations of

DVDs and VIDEO CDs

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

Copyrights

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

Notes about the Discs

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

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

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

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

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

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Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

Disc type

Playing status

Lights up when you can change the angle (53)

Rear panel

PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/CB

YPR/C

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

NORMAL PROGRESSIVE

S VIDEO OUT

Lights up during Repeat Play (34)

Current audio signal (51)

Current title/chapter or playing time (48)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (30)

Disc type

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (35)

Current scene or playing time (48)

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

Playing status

Disc type

Lights up during Repeat Play (34)

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (57)

Current track (48)

Playing time (48)

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A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/

B, PR/CR) jacks** (16)

B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack* (16) C NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch**

(71)

D S VIDEO OUT jack* (16) E LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (19)

(20) (21)

F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20)

(21) (22)

G DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (20)

(21) (22)

* Do not set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE

switch to PROGRESSIVE if you have connected the TV to these jacks (page 71)

**Only set NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to

PROGRESSIVE if you have connected a progressive signal compatible TV to the player (page 71, 75)

Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (67) B

(open/close) button (27)

C Number buttons (29)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (31) E (subtitle) button (53) F (audio) button (50) G KARAOKE PON button (43) H SEARCH MODE button (37) I VOCAL SELECT button (44) J VOCAL button (43) K ./> (previous/next) buttons (27) L m/M (scan/slow) buttons

(36)

M X (pause) button (27) N H (play) button (26)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

O C/X/x/c buttons (29) P DISPLAY button (12) Q TOP MENU button (29) R [/1 (on/standby) button (26) S 2 (volume) +/– buttons (67)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

T (TV/video) button (67) U TIME/TEXT button (47) V PICTURE MODE button (54) W (angle) button (53) X SUR (surround) button (51) Y KARAOKE MODE button (40) Z VOCAL SUPPORT button (45)

wj KEY CONTROL (#-2) buttons (42) wk PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

button (39, 59)

wl ZOOM button (27, 57) e; (instant advance/step) button

(27, 36)

ea (instant replay/step) button

(27, 36)

es x (stop) button (27) ed ENTER button (23) ef O RETURN button (27) eg MENU button (29)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

Guide to the Control Menu Display

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

Control Menu display 1

Control Menu display 2

Control Menu display off

You can use the Control Menu display items for KARAOKE PON, VOCAL, VOCAL SELECT, VOCAL SUPPORT, GUIDE MELODY or KEY CONTROL when the player is in karaoke mode only. For details, see page 40.

Control Menu Display

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

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO

Control Menu items

Selected item

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

* Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

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

** Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs,

MP3 audio track number or JPEG image file

number for DATA CDs. *** Displays Super VCD as “SVCD”. ****Appears when the player is in karaoke mode.

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

OFF OFF SET ON

PROGRAM

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ENTER DISPLAY

Currently playing chapter number

Currently playing title number*

Total number of titles*

Total number of chapters**

) )

Quit:

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

PLAY DVD VIDEO

****

Playback status (N Playback,

X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

Type of disc being played***

Playing time Current setting

Options

1-2

List of Control Menu Items

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green

when you select any item except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS,” “KARAOKE PON,” “VOCAL,” “VOCAL SUPPORT,” “GUIDE MELODY” only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST”.

INTERVAL (page 61)

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

EFFECT (page 62)

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

KARAOKE PON (page 43)

Enjoys karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals.

VOCAL (page 43)

When playing a DVD with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format in karaoke mode, you can turn on or off the guide vocal. When playing a VIDEO CD/CD in karaoke mode, you can listen to the vocals.

VOCAL SELECT (page 44)

Selects different kind of vocals recorded in the disc.

VOCAL SUPPORT (page 45)

Plays automatically the recorded vocal when you stop singing during a song.

GUIDE MELODY (page 46)

Listens to the guide melody.

KEY CONTROL (page 42)

Changes the key to suit your vocal range.

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C. In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connection C according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).

If you are connecting to a video input jack

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

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 19). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL

NORMAL PROGRESSIVE

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

AUDIO

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB/CBYPR/C

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

INPUT

S VIDEO

PR/C

PB/C

Audio/video cord (supplied)

l : Signal flow

Component video cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(green)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(red)

(yellow)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to S VIDEO OUT

(blue)

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

TITLE (page 37)/SCENE (page 37)/TRACK (page 37)

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

CHAPTER (page 37)/INDEX (page 37)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

ALBUM (page 37)

Selects the album to be played.

DATE

Displays the recorded date, etc of the current JPEG image.

FILE (page 38)

Selects the JPEG image file to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 29)

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

TRACK (page 37)

Selects the track to be played.

TIME/TEXT (page 37)

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

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 63)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 68)

QUICK Setup (page 23) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio output. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust other various settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

PROGRAM (page 31)

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

SHUFFLE (page 33)

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

REPEAT (page 34)

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

A-B REPEAT (page 35)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

SHARPNESS (page 55)

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

MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 59)

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

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Hooking Up the Player

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

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

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

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord (mains lead) of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

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

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size R6 (AA) batteries (2)

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

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

Notes

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

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

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

• If you do not 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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B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.

C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, use this connection and set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear panel to PROGRESSIVE (page 71). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.

Green

Blue

Red

When connecting to a wide screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 70.

To change the colour system

The colour system of the player is set to NTSC or PAL. If the on-screen display of the player does not appear on the TV, change the colour system of the player (PAL or NTSC) so that a picture appears on your TV. To change the colour system, hold [/1 down for a few seconds while pressing X on the player.

Notes

• Connect the player directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen.

CD/DVD player

• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD player, please contact our customer service centre.

B/CB

, PR/CR)

VCR

Connect directly

Green

Blue

Red

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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

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

Select a connection

Select one of the following connections, through .

Components to be connected Connection Your setup

• Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 52), TVS WIDE (page 52)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 52)

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 52).

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 78)

AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS** decoder and 6 speakers

• Surround effects: – Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 78) – DTS (5.1ch) (page 78) – MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 79)

z Hint

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

and two speakers

A D

(page 19) example

(page 20) example

(page 21) example

(page 22) example

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Connecting to your TV

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

CD/DVD player

PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB/CBYPR/C

LINE OUT

VIDEO

NORMAL PROGRESSIVE

AUDIO

S VIDEO OUT

(yellow)*

AUDIO

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l : Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page

16).

z Hint

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

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

to audio input

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

an MD deck or DAT deck

If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier

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

CD/DVD player

PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB/CBYPR/C

LINE OUT

VIDEO

NORMAL PROGRESSIVE

AUDIO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

B-2

PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

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

DIGITAL OUT

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

(red)(white)

to audio input

MD deck/DAT deck

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

B-1

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

AUDIO

LINE OUT

B-2

B-1

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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having

a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder and 6 speakers

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver).

z Hint

Use connection when connecting to 7 or more speakers (6.1 ch or more).

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 24). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to

“MPEG” (page 74). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.

• In order to listen to DTS sound tracks, you must use this connection. DTS sound tracks are not output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks, even if you set “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 24).

• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “96kHz/24bit” (page 72).

NORMAL PROGRESSIVE

LINE OUT

AUDIO

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB/CBYPR/C

LINE OUT

VIDEO

PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

Front (R)

Front (L)

Rear (R)

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

Subwoofer

Centre

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

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

[Speakers]

CD/DVD player

l: Signal flow

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

to optical digital input

to coaxial digital input

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Press ENTER.

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

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

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 19 to 22 ( through ).

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

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

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

Press X/x to select the type of

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

Choose the signal that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 20 to 22 ( through ).

• D-PCM (page 73)

• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 73)

Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selected.

Press X/x to select whether or

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

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 20 to 22 ( through ).

• OFF (page 74)

• ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder) (page 74)

Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 74).

YES

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

LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT

B-1 C-1

B-2 C-2

B D

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG:

OFF

STANDARD

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

DTS:

DOLBY DIGITAL

D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

B-2 C-2

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG:

OFF

STANDARD

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

PCM

DTS:

OFF OFF

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

B D

B-2 C-2

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

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

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

CD/DVD player

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB/CBYPR/C

PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AUDIO

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

C-2

LINE OUT

VIDEO

NORMAL PROGRESSIVE

C-1

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[Speakers]

Rear (R)

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

Subwoofer

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Centre

C-2

PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

Rear (L)

l: Signal flow

Note

When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer.

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the player and TV power cords (mains lead) into an AC outlet (mains).

Step 6: Quick Setup

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

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X/x

Turn on the TV.

Press [/1.

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

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, select “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 69).

Press ENTER without inserting a disc.

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

[/1

ENTER

C-1

(white)

(red)

AUDIO

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

(red)(white)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

Rear (mono)

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LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

Press X/x to select a language.

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

Press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: MODE

(PROGRESSIVE)

Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type.

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

• 16:9 (page 70)

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 70)

ENGLISH

ENGLISH CHINESE1 CHINESE2

THAI

16:9 16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

: AUTO

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Enjoying the surround sound effects

To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), set the following items as described below for the audio connection you selected on pages 20 to 22 ( through ). Each of these is the

B D

default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player. Refer to page 68 for using the Setup Display.

Audio Connection (pages 19 to 22)

• No additional settings are needed.

C-1

B-1

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 73)

• If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 72)

B-2 C-2 D

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 73)

• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 73)

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Playing Discs

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

[/1

MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

ECHO

LEVEL

Turn on your TV.

Press [/1.

The player turns on.

Switch the input selector on your

[/1

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

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

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

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

With the playback side facing down

Press H.

The disc tray closes, and the player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 29. For VIDEO CDs, see page 30.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

z Hint

The player will turn off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes.

Additional operations

CLEAR

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To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Press X

Resume play after pause

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

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

Stop play and remove the disc

Replay the previous scene*

Briefly fast forward the current scene**

Magnify the image***

* For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs

only

** For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or

DVD+RWs only

***For Video and JPEG pictures only (except

BACKGROUND pictures). You can move the enlarged picture using C/X/x/c. Depending upon the contents of the disc, the zoom function may be cancelled automatically when the picture is moved.

ZOOM

(instant replay)

(instant advance)

Press X or H

Press >

Press .

Press Z

Press (instant replay) during playback

Press (instant advance) during playback

Press ZOOM repeatedly Press CLEAR to cancel

z Hints

• The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialog that you missed.

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

Note

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

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

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

[/1

ENTER

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

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

To unlock the disc tray

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

Note

Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu (page 69), the disc tray remains locked.

O RETURN

Playing Discs

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

Resume)

The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. When you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.

While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.

“RESUME” appears on the front panel display.

Press H.

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

z Hint

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

(Multi-disc

Notes

• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 72).

• The resume playback point for the current disc is cleared when:

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

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

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

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

• This function may not work with some discs.

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

1-6

Using the DVD’s Menu

Press X/x to select the setting.

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

• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded.

Press ENTER.

Note

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(PBC Playback)

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

Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

Select the item number you want by pressing the number buttons.

Press ENTER.

Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.

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

To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

Number buttons

ENTER O

RETURN

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

Press c.

The cursor moves to the title or track row “T” (in this case, “01”).

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

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

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

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

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

For example, select track “02.” Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER.

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

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

Press H to start Programme Play.

Programme Play begins. When the programme ends, you can restart the same programme again by pressing H.

To return to normal play

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

To change or cancel a programme

Follow Steps 1 and 3 of “Creating your own programme (Programme Play).”

Select the programme number of the title, chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using X/x, and press c.

OFF OFF SET ON

PLAY

1 8 ( 3 4

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

PROGRAM

1. TITLE

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

01 02 03 04 05

“TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or CD.

Titles or tracks recorded on a disc

PROGRAM

1. TITLE

– –

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

ALL

01 02 03 04 05 06

– –

02 03 04 05

Chapters recorded on a disc

PROGRAM

1. TITLE

– –

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

ALL

03 04 05 06

– – 01 02 03 04 05

PROGRAM

1. TITLE 0 2

–

0 3

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

Selected title and chapter

PROGRAM

1. TRACK 0 2

ALL CLEAR

2. TRACK

– –

3. TRACK

– –

4. TRACK

– –

5. TRACK

– –

6. TRACK

– –

7. TRACK

– –

0:15:30

– – 01 02 03 04 05

Selected track

Total time of the programmed tracks

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

Number buttons

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

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

Playing Discs

C/X/x/c

TOP MENU

Press TOP MENU or MENU.

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

Press C/X/x/c or the number

ENTER

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

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

Press ENTER.

z Hint

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

Note

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

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER.

The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

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

Various Play Mode

X/x/c

(Programme Play,

Functions

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat

Play)

You can set the following play modes:

• Programme Play (page 31)

• Shuffle Play (page 33)

• Repeat Play (page 34)

• A-B Repeat Play (page 35)

Note

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

Creating your own programme (Programme Play)

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

CLEAR

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “PROGRAM” appear.

ENTER

DVD-RW

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ENTER

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

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

Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating your own programme (Programme Play).”

Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”

Press ENTER.

z Hint

You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During Programme Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play” (page 34) or “Shuffle Play” (page 33).

Note

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

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)

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

CLEAR

X/x

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF TITLE CHAPTER

Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

• TITLE

• CHAPTER

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• TRACK

◆ When Programme Play is activated

• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks

selected in Programme Play.

Press ENTER.

Shuffle Play starts.

ENTER

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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Playing Discs

To return to normal play

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

z Hints

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

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

Note

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

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)

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

CLEAR

X/x

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “REPEAT” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER

Press X/x to select the item to be repeated.

ENTER

DVD VIDEO

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

• DISC: repeats all of the titles.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a

disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current

chapter.

◆ When playing a DVD-RW

• DISC: repeats all the titles of the

selected type.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a

disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current

chapter.

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When playing a DATA CD (JPEG image)

• DISC: repeats all of the albums.

• ALBUM: repeats the current album.

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

• DISC: repeats all of the albums.

• ALBUM: repeats the current album.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio and JPEG image)

• DISC: repeats all of the albums.

• ALBUM: repeats the current album.

• TRACK: repeats the current track

(MP3 audio).

◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play is activated

• ON: repeats Programme Play or

Shuffle Play.

Press ENTER.

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal play

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

z Hint

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

Notes

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

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

Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play)

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

CLEAR

X/x

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (A-B REPEAT), then press ENTER.

The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF SET OFF

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

The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.

A 18 - 1:32:30 B

ENTER

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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

The starting point (point A) is set.

A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:33:05

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

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

A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:34:30

To return to normal play

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

Notes

• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play are cancelled.

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

Playing Discs

Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Particular Point on a

(Search, Scan, Slow-motion

Disc

Play, Freeze Frame)

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

(step)

./>

MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

ECHO

LEVEL

Notes

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

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

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

You can search for a particular point on a disc using ./> on the player. During playback, press and hold > on the player to locate a point in the playback direction, or press and hold . to locate a point in the opposite direction. When you find the point you want, release the button to return to normal playback speed.

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

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

Playback direction

×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M

3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only) ×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)

Opposite direction

×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m

3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only) ×2b (DVD VIDEO only)

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

1-8

Watching frame by frame (Slow-

– –

(10)

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

TITLE

CHAPTER

TIME/TEXT

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

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

TRACK

INDEX

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

SCENE

◆ When playing a CD

TRACK

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

ALBUM

TRACK

◆ When playing a DATA CD (JPEG file)

ALBUM

FILE

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

For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, select “TIME/TEXT” in Step 2 and enter “2:10:20.”

If you make a mistake

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

Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the selected number.

To turn off the display

Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the display is turned off.

z Hints

• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by selecting one of the scenes. For details, see “Searching by Scene” (PICTURE NAVIGATION)” on page 39.

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

Notes

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

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

Enjoying Karaoke

Using Karaoke

You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by setting this player to karaoke mode. You can connect up to two microphones (not supplied) to the player.

Setting the player to karaoke mode

The player enters karaoke mode when a microphone is plugged into the MIC 1 or 2 connector.

The player exits from karaoke mode when you disconnect the microphones from both of the MIC 1 and 2 connectors. You may also switch karaoke mode on or off by pressing KARAOKE MODE on the remote.

When you turn the karaoke mode on with DVDs or Super VCDs, the karaoke play is performed with the audio channel you selected using (audio) button (page 50). With CDs or VIDEO CDs, the Audio setting automatically changes to “1/L” so that only the accompaniment is played when you turn the karaoke mode on. If the vocal audio is heard with some discs, select the audio channel for the karaoke play using (audio) button (page 50).

KARAOKE MODE

MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

LEVEL

ECHO

MIC 1/2 connectors

MIC 1/2 LEVEL control

ECHO LEVEL control

Microphones (not supplied)

motion play)

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

Playback direction

2 y 1

Opposite direction (DVD only)

2 y 1

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

Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

When the player is in the pause mode, press

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

(DVD only). To return to normal playback, press H.

Note

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

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

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

Number buttons

CLEAR

SEARCH MODE

ENTER

Press SEARCH MODE.

The following display appears.

(**)” appears next to the icon (

“-refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, indexes, scenes, etc. of the disc.

Searching for a Scene

Searching by Scene

(PICTURE NAVIGATION)

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

C/X/x/c

Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.

The following display appears.

Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select the item.

• CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD

• TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO only)

• TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD only)

Press ENTER.

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

CHAPTER VIEWER

VIDEO only)

PICTURE NAVI

ENTER

O RETURN

ENTER

To return to normal play

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

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

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

Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select the search method.

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

Playback starts from the selected scene.

Note

Searching for a Scene

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Adjusting the microphone

Set the MIC 1/2 LEVEL control of the MIC connector to MIN.

Plug a microphone (not supplied) into the MIC connector.

When a microphone is connected to the MIC 1 or 2 connector, the player enters karaoke mode.

Set the ON/OFF switch on the microphone to ON and turn the MIC 1/2 LEVEL control to adjust the microphone volume.

Turn the ECHO LEVEL control to adjust the echo.

z Hint

If howling occurs: – move the microphone away from the speakers. – lower the MIC 1/2 LEVEL or ECHO LEVEL. – lower the overall volume.

Notes

• The sound input from the microphone is not output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) connectors.

• You can turn the karaoke mode off even when a microphone is connected to the MIC 1 or 2 connectors by pressing KARAOKE MODE on the remote. You can use the microphone only when you set to KARAOKE MODE : ON.

Dolby Digital Karaoke format

Dolby Digital format, which reproduces surround sound using 5 channels, can also contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format which is specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody and guide vocal tracks are recorded in addition to the accompaniment. You can select them when the player is in karaoke mode.

Speaker output in normal Dolby Digital format (5 channel surround)

Front (L)

Speaker output in Dolby Digital Karaoke format

Accompaniment (L)

You can select any of these. These are output from the front speakers (L, R).

You can check the audio information using

(audio) button (page 50). When playing a

Dolby Digital Karaoke disc, “9” appears at the current audio format (page 51). Example:

DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2

Rear (L)

Guide melody

Guide vocal 1

2/0: Recorded only with

3/0: Recorded with guide

3/1: Recorded with guide

3/2: Recorded with guide

Centre Front (R)

Rear (R)

Accompaniment (R)

Guide vocal 2

accompaniment.

melody.

melody and guide vocal.

melody and two kinds of guide vocals.

Enjoying Karaoke

Changing the Key

(Key

Control)

You can change the key to suit your vocal range. While playing karaoke, press one of the KEY CONTROL buttons repeatedly to find the key that suits your vocal range.

KEY CONTROL

KEY CONTROL 2,3,#

MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2

ECHO

LEVEL

Press KEY CONTROL while playing a disc in karaoke mode.

The following display appears.

7654321 1234567

Press KEY CONTROL repeatedly to select the desired vocal range.

To Press

Raise the key # Lower the key 2

Return to the original key

You can adjust the key in 15 half-tone steps (7 steps higher, 7 steps lower and the original key).

z Hints

• The key automatically returns to the original key when:

– You turn off the power – You remove the disc – The title or track changes

• You can change the key using “KEY CONTROL” in the Control Menu display, by pressing X/x, and then press ENTER.

Notes

• Depending on the discs, you may not be able to do the operations above.

• Natural key is on the front panel only.

Playing Karaoke with Any Stereo Disc

Pon)

You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals.

KARAOKE

PON

Press KARAOKE PON while playing a disc in karaoke mode

The following display appears.

To cancel the karaoke function

Press KARAOKE PON again.

z Hint

You can turn the Karaoke Pon function on and off by selecting “KARAOKE PON” in the Control Menu display using X/x, and then press ENTER.

Notes

• This function may not work well in the following cases:

– Only a few instruments are playing – A duet is playing – The vocals on the disc deviate from the centre – Monaural-recorded discs (the accompaniment is

also reduced)

– Multiplex

• During the Karaoke Pon mode, the stereo effect is reduced.

(Karaoke

Turning the Vocals On

(Vocal)

and Off

When playing a DVD with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format in karaoke mode, you can turn on or off the guide vocal recorded in the karaoke track. When playing a VIDEO CD/CD in karaoke mode, you can listen to the vocals.

VOCAL

Press VOCAL while playing a disc in karaoke mode

The following display appears.

◆When playing a DVD VIDEO

You can listen to the guide vocal recorded in the Dolby Digital karaoke format track.

Notes

• This function works only with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format.

• If the guide vocal is not recorded on the disc, you cannot use the Vocal function.

◆When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

When VIDEO CDs and CDs are played in karaoke mode, the audio output automatically changes so that only the left channel (accompaniment track) is played and output from both front speakers (L, R). You can listen to the vocals by pressing VOCAL while the accompaniment is being played.

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Enjoying Karaoke

To cancel the guide vocal

Press VOCAL again.

z Hint

You can turn the Vocal Support function on and off using “VOCAL” in the Control Menu display using X/x, and then pressing ENTER.

Notes

• When you turn the Vocal function on, the Vocal Support function is automatically turned off (page 45).

• When you turn the Vocal function on and off while playing a Super VCD, the sound may cut off for a moment.

Selecting the Vocals

(Vocal Select)

After you have set Vocal (page 43) or Vocal Support (page 45) to ON, you can change the guide vocal channel. You can select different kinds of vocals when using the Vocal or Vocal Support function.

VOCAL SELECT

Press VOCAL SELECT while playing a disc in karaoke mode.

The following display appears.

Press VOCAL SELECT repeatedly to select the desired vocal channel.

The output channel changes as follows. The default setting is underlined.

1-10

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

Notes

• When playing a DVD VIDEO, you can only use the Vocal Support function with the Dolby Digital karaoke format.

• When you turn the Vocal Support function on, the Vocal function is automatically turned off (page 43).

• When switching the recorded vocal and your vocal while playing a Super VCD, the sound may cut off for a moment.

Turning the Guide Melody On and Off

(Guide

Melody)

You can listen to the guide melody.

Press DISPLAY twice while playing a disc in karaoke mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “GUIDE MELODY” appear.

Press X/x to select the setting.

• OFF: To cancel the guide melody.

• ON: To turn on the guide melody.

Press ENTER.

Notes

• This function works only with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format.

• If no guide melody is recorded on the disc, you cannot hear the guide melody even if you turn it on.

ENTE

DISPLAY

OFF OFF ON

DVD VIDEO

Checking the play information of the disc

To check DVD/CD text

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

To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) text

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

Checking the information on the front panel display

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

When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

T 17:30 128k

JAZZ RIVER SIDE

Album name

Track name

Bit rate

Playing time of the current title

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Text

Current title and chapter number

(returns to top automatically)

Track name

Playing time and number of the current track

1+2 (Guide vocal 1+2)

1 (Guide vocal 1)

2 (Guide vocal 2)

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

L+R (same sound is output from both speakers)

STEREO (The standard stereo sound)

◆ When playing a Super VCD

1:L+R

1:STEREO (The stereo sound of the audio track 1)

2:L+R

2:STEREO (The stereo sound of the audio track 2)

Receiving Support from Recorded Vocal Track

(Vocal Support)

The recorded vocal will play when you stop singing during a song.

VOCAL SUPPOR

Enjoying Karaoke

z Hints

• The channel returns to the default setting when: – you turn off the power. – you remove the disc.

• When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded only with

• You can select the vocals by selecting “VOCAL

• When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function works

• Depending on the discs, you may not be able to do

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time

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

one kind of guide vocal, select “1.”

SELECT” in the Control Menu display using X/x, and then press ENTER.

Notes

only with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format.

the operations above.

Viewing Information About the Disc

TIME/TEXT

Press TIME/TEXT during playback.

The following display appears.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the time information.

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

T 1:01:57

Time information

Press VOCAL SUPPORT while playing a disc in karaoke mode.

The following display appears.

To cancel the Vocal Support function

Press VOCAL SUPPORT again.

z Hint

You can turn the Vocal Support function on and off by selecting “VOCAL SUPPORT” in the Karaoke Control Menu display using X/x, and then press ENTER.

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◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW

(hours:minutes:seconds)

•T

*:*:*

Playing time of the current title

•T–

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current title

•C

*:*:*

Playing time of the current chapter

•C–

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current chapter

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

(minutes:seconds)

•

*:*

Playing time of the current scene

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

•T

(minutes:seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

•T–

*:*

Remaining time of the current track

•D

*:*

Playing time of the current disc

•D–

*:*

Remaining time of the current disc

◆ When playing a Super VCD (without PBC functions)

•T

(minutes:seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

•T

(minutes:seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

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Viewing Information About the Disc

1-11

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

Playing time and number of the current track

Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

Text

z Hints

• When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions, the track number and the index number are displayed after the text.

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

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

• You can also check the time information and text using the Control Menu (page 12).

Notes

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

• The player can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.

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

• If you play a disc containing JPEG image files only, the “NO AUDIO DATA” message appears on the front panel display.

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.

Viewing Information About the Disc

With CDs, DATA 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. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.

(audio)

Press (audio) during playback.

The following display appears.

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

Press (audio) repeatedly to select the desired audio signal.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List” on page 82 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.

◆ When playing a DVD-RW

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

(main sound)

• 1: MAIN

• 1: SUB (sub sound)

• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)

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

The default setting is underlined.

: The standard stereo sound

• STEREO

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

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

◆ When playing a Super VCD

The default setting is underlined.

•1:

STEREO: The stereo sound of the

audio track 1

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

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

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

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

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

Note

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

Checking the audio signal format

If you press (audio) repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below.

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R) + Centre

Example:

Dolby Digital 3 ch

2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R)

About audio signals

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

• Front (L)

• Front (R)

•Centre

• Rear (L)

• Rear (R)

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

LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal

Notes

• If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 72) the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks.

• MPEG audio signals with more than two channels will appear as shown above (3/2.1, 2/1), but only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output from your two front speakers.

Rear (L/R)

3 / 2 .1

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

2 / 1

Rear

(Monaural)

TV Virtual Surround

(TVS)

Settings

When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. This only works when playing a multichannel Dolby audio soundtrack. Furthermore, if the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will only be heard when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 73).

Press SUR during playback.

The following display appears.

SUR

TVS DYNAMIC

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Sound Adjustments

Press SUR repeatedly to select one of the TVS sounds.

Refer to the following explanations given for each item.

• TVS DYNAMIC

•TVS WIDE

• TVS NIGHT

• TVS STANDARD

To cancel the setting

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

◆TVS DYNAMIC

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

◆TVS WIDE

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

◆TVS NIGHT

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

◆TVS STANDARD

Creates 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. Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers.

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal

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

• Make sure that your listening position is between

• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT”

L R

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

: Virtual speaker

Notes

for the rear speakers, the surround effects cannot be heard.

the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.

function in the same way.

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Adjusting the Playback Picture

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD or DATA CD in JPEG format from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching.

Press PICTURE MODE during playback.

The following display appears.

Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to select the setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

• STANDARD: displays a standard picture.

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

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

• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level.

• CINEMA 2: White colours become brighter and black colours become richer, and the colour contrast is increased.

z Hint

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

PICTURE MODE

DYNAMIC 1

Playing a DATA CD

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

What is MP3/JPEG?

MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology.

Discs that the player can play

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for the player to recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/ CD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note on the multi-session disc

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

Note

The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs created in the Packet Write format. In this case, you cannot view the JPEG images recorded.

MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the player can play

The player can play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files:

• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio track) or “.JPG” or “.JPEG” (JPEG image file)

• which conform to the DCF* image file format

* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

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

Notes

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

• The player does not conform to audio in MP3PRO format.

Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files

The playback order of albums, MP3 audio tracks, or JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD is as follows:

◆Structure of disc contents

When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any subalbums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over

ROOT

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

Album

Track (MP3 audio) or File (JPEG image)

Changing the Angles

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

Press (angle) during playback.

The number of the angle appears on the display.

Press

(angle) repeatedly to

select the angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

Note

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

Displaying the Subtitles

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

Press (subtitle) during playback.

The following display appears.

1:ENGLISH

Press (subtitle) repeatedly to select the setting.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

Select the language. Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List” on page 82 to see which language the code represents.

◆ When playing a DVD-RW

Select “ON”.

To turn off the subtitles

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

Note

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

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Sharpening the Outline of an Image

The Sharpness function sharpens the outlines of images on your TV screen.

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.

Press X/x to select a level.

• 1: enhances the outline.

• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.

Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting

Select “OFF” in Step 3.

(SHARPNESS)

ENTER

OFF OFF 1 2

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

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1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

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the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.)

When you press MENU and the list of album names appears (page 58), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list.

z Hints

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

• The player may take longer time to playback, when progressing to the following album or jump to other album.

• Some type of JPEG files cannot be played.

Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) can be played on this player.

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DISPLAY

z Hints

• You can view the disc information while playing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files (page 47).

• You can select Repeat Play (page 34) or audio format (page 50) while playing an MP3 audio track.

Note

KODAK Picture CD starts playback automatically when the disc is inserted.

ZOOM

PICTURE NAVI

ENTER

RETURN

Playing a DATA CD

Selecting an album from a DATA CD

Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.

The list of albums recorded on the DATA CD appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing the MENU button.

(

)

3 0

ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE JAZZ R&B MY FAVORITE SONGS CLASSICAL SALSA OF CUBA BOSSANOVA

Press X/x to select the album you want and press H.

The player starts playing the selected album.

To stop playback

Press x.

To play the next or previous MP3 audio track

Press > or .. Note that you can select the next album by continuing to press > after the last track on the first album, but that you cannot return to the previous album by pressing .. To return to the previous album, select the album from the album list.

To go to the next or previous JPEG image file

Press c or C. Note that you can select the next album by continuing to press c after the last image on the first album, but you cannot return to the previous album by pressing C. To return to the previous album, select the album from the album list.

To turn off the display

Press MENU.

Selecting an MP3 audio track from a DATA CD

Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.

The albums recorded on the DATA CD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shaded.

Select an album using X/x and press ENTER.

The list of tracks contained in the album appears.

JAZZ

)

1 ( 9 0

01SHE IS SPECIAL 02ALL YOU NEED IS ... 03SPICY LIFE 04HAPPY HOUR 05RIVER SIDE 06

07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME

Select a track using X/x and press ENTER.

The selected track starts playing. You can turn the track list off by pressing the MENU button. Pressing the MENU button again will display the album list.

To stop playback

Press x.

To play the next or previous MP3 audio track

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press MENU.

Selecting a JPEG image file from a DATA CD

Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.

The albums recorded on the DATA CD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shaded.

Select an album using X/x and press PICTURE NAVI.

Images of files in the album appear in 16 subscreens.

1234

5678

9101112

13 14 15 16

Select the image you want to view by pressing C/X/x/c and press ENTER.

The selected image appears. Example

To go to the next or previous JPEG image file

Press C or c. Note that you can select the next album by continuing to press c after the last image on the first album, but that you cannot return to the previous album by pressing C. To return to the previous album, select the album from the album list.

To view the images as a slideshow, press H.

The slideshow starts from the selected image.

To stop playback

Press x.

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z Hints

• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the screen. To display the additional image files, select the bottom image and press previous image, select the top image and press

• You can also change the slideshow duration (page 61), effect (page 62) and sharpness (page 55) while playing JPEG image files.

. To return to the

Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slideshow with Sound

You can play a slideshow with sound by first placing both JPEG and MP3 files in the same album on a DATA CD. Then, when you play back the DATA CD, select AUTO mode as explained below.

Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.

The albums recorded on the DATA CD appear.

Press DISPLAY during stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

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

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

AUTO AUTO AUDIO (MP3) IMAGE (JPEG)

Press X/x to select the setting you want and press ENTER.

The default setting is underlined.

◆ AUTO:

Playback JPEG image files as a slideshow with sound (MP3 audio track).

◆ AUDIO (MP3):

Playback MP3 audio tracks continuously.

◆ IMAGE (JPEG):

Playback JPEG image files as a slideshow.

Press MENU.

The list of albums recorded on the DATA CD appear.

Press X/x to select the album you want and press H.

The player starts playing the selected album.

DATA CD

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MP3

Playing a DATA CD

You can turn the album list on and off by pressing the MENU button repeatedly.

z Hints

• You can also change the slideshow duration (page 61), effect (page 62) and sharpness (page 55) while viewing JPEG image files.

• If you want to play a slideshow to the same audio track, set the track to Repeat Play (page 34).

• When you select AUTO, the player can recognize up to 300 MP3 tracks and 300 JPEG files in a single album. When you select AUDIO (MP3) or IMAGE (JPEG), the player can recognize up to 600 MP3 tracks and 600 JPEG files in a single album. A maximum of 200 albums can be recognized regardless of the selected mode.

Notes

• You cannot playback JPEG files and MP3 tracks at the same time if they are not contained in the same album.

• When the JPEG image file’s playback duration is longer than the MP3 audio track, the image slideshow continues without sound.

• When the MP3 audio track is longer than the JPEG image file’s playback duration, the audio track continues with no slideshow.

• If there are no MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files in the DATA CD, the “No audio data” and “No image data” messages appear on the screen.

• The PICTURE NAVI button does not work when “AUDIO (MP3)” is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”.

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

Rotating a JPEG image

When a JPEG image file is displayed on the screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees.

Press X/x while viewing an image. Each time you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise by 90 degrees. Example of when you press X once:

Rotating direction

Press CLEAR to return to normal view.

Magnifying a JPEG image

When a JPEG image is displayed on the screen, you can enlarge the image by using the zoom function.

◆Press ZOOM once

Enlarge the image by twice (x2) the actual size.

◆Press ZOOM twice

Enlarge the image by twice (x4) the preceding size (x2).

To return to the normal image size at any time

Press CLEAR.

z Hint

You can move the enlarged picture using C/X/x/ c.

Notes

• If you press c or C to go to the next or previous

image, the rotating JPEG image function is canceled.

• The slideshow stops when you press X/x or

ZOOM buttons.

• Nothing happens when you press C while playing

the first track of the album.

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Specifying the slideshow

Selecting an effect for image files in the slideshow

When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewing the slide show.

Press DISPLAY twice.

The Control Menu for JPEG appears.

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

The options for “EFFECT” appear.

Press X/x to select the setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

◆ MODE 1:

The image sweeps in from top to bottom.

◆ MODE 2:

The image sweeps in from left to right.

◆ MODE 3:

The image stretches out from the centre of the screen.

◆ MODE 4:

The images randomly cycle through the effects.

◆ MODE 5:

The next image slides over the previous image.

◆ OFF:

Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

ENTER

DISPLAY

2 0 0 4 / 1 0 / 2 9

DATA CD

JPEG

MODE 1

MODE 3

MODE 2

MODE 4

OFF

MODE 5

3 (

12)

To turn off the Custom Parental Control function

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

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

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

To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set

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

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

z Hint

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

Parental Control (limited playback)

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

Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

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

◆ If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

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

ENTER

Number buttons

X/x

ENTER

DISPLAY

STOP

1 8 ( 3 4

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

PASSWORD

ON PLAYER

OFF

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then press

ENTER

duration

When you play JPEG image files using slideshow, you can specify the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.

Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

Note

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

Playing a DATA CD

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY twice.

The Control Menu for JPEG appears.

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

The options for “INTERVAL” appear.

Press X/x to select the setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

◆ NORMAL:

Sets the duration between 6 to 9 seconds.

◆ FAST:

Sets a duration shorter than NORMAL.

◆ SLOW1:

Sets a duration longer than NORMAL.

◆ SLOW2:

Sets a duration longer than SLOW1.

Using Various Additional Functions

Locking Discs

PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL

CONTROL)

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

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

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

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

Custom Parental Control

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

Number buttons

DISPLAY

Insert the disc you want to lock.

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

Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

3 (

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

X/x

ENTER

12)

DATA CD

JPEG

(CUSTOM

ENTER

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

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ON PLAYER PASSWORD OFF

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

◆ If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then

ENTER

press

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

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

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

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

ENTER

STOP DVD VIDEO

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Using Various Additional Functions

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

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

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

The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

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

The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

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

The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 66 using the number buttons.

ENTER

OTHERS

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

The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

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

Parental Control setting is complete.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: USA

USA

USA USA

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 8.

To play a disc for which Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc and press H.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback.

z Hint

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

NC17

7: 6: 5:

4: PG13

OFF

Using Various Additional Functions

Notes

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

• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is cancelled, the level returns to the previous level.

Area Code

Standard Code

Argentina 2044

Australia 2047

Austria 2046

Belgium 2057

Brazil 2070

Canada 2079

Chile 2090

China 2092

Denmark 2115

Finland 2165

France 2174

Germany 2109

India 2248

Indonesia 2238

Italy 2254

Japan 2276

number

Standard Code

number

Korea 2304

Malaysia 2363

Mexico 2362

Netherlands 2376

New Zealand 2390

Norway 2379

Pakistan 2427

Philippines 2424

Portugal 2436

Russia 2489

Singapore 2501

Spain 2149

Sweden 2499

Switzerland 2086

Thailand 2528

United Kingdom

Changing the password

Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

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

The display for entering the password appears.

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

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

To confirm your password, re-enter it using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

If you make a mistake entering your password

Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number.

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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 [/1

Number buttons

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

By pressing You can

TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off 2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of the TV

t (TV/video) Switch the TV’s input source

Note

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

between the TV and other input sources.

2 +/–

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Controlling 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.

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

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)

Aiwa 01 (default)

Grundig 11

Hitachi 24

JVC 33

LG 06

Loewe 06

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 08

Samsung 06, 71

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

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 you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

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

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 69 to 74.

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

Using Various Additional Functions

Note

X/x

DISPLAY

ENTER

Press DISPLAY when the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “SETUP” appear.

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QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK

)

STOP DVD VIDEO

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

The Setup Display appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

Press X/x to select the setup item

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

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

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

Selected item

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE MODE

(PROGRESSIVE)

: AUTO

Setup items

Select an item using X/x, then press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

MODE

(PROGRESSIVE)

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

Options

16:9

AUTO

16:9 16:9

AUTO

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Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP)

Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.

Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 68). The default settings are underlined.

◆ TV TYPE

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

Note

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

◆ COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD only)

Select the colour system when you play a VIDEO CD.

Notes

• You cannot change the colour system for DVDs.

• You can change the colour system of this player according to the connected TV. See page 17.

◆ SCREEN SAVER

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

◆ BACKGROUND

Selects the background colour or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio).

16:9 Select this when you connect a

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

4:3 LETTER BOX

Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

4:3 PAN SCAN

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER:

16:9

AUTO

BACKGROUND:

JACKET PICTURE

MODE

(PROGRESSIVE)

AUTO

4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9

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.

Turns on the screen saver.

OFF Turns off the screen saver.

JACKET PICTURE

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

GRAPHICS

A preset picture stored in the player appears.

BLUE The background colour is blue.

BLACK The background colour is black.

◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)

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

Notes

• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 69).

• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 74), the DTS sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK SELECTION” to “AUTO.”

• 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.

◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/

VIDEO CD only)

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback point can be stored in memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD discs (page 30).

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

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

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 68). The default settings are underlined.

◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation)

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

◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks – DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 73).

OFF No priority given.

AUTO Priority given.

Stores the resume settings in memory for up to six discs.

OFF Does not store the resume

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

OFF Normally, select this position.

ON Select this when the playback sound

from the speakers is distorted.

STANDARD

Normally select this position.

TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear

even if you turn the volume down.

WIDE RANGE

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

OFF

STANDARD

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG:

D-PCM

PCM

DTS:

OFF

48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit

Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE MODE

To enter the Quick Setup mode

Select “QUICK” in Step 3. Follow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make basic adjustments (page 23).

(PROGRESSIVE)

Selected setting

4:3 PAN SCAN

AUTO

: AUTO

To reset all of the “SETUP” settings

1 Select “RESET” in Step 3 and press

ENTER.

2 Select “YES” using X/x.

You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting “NO” here.

3 Press ENTER.

All the settings explained on pages 69 to 74 return to the default settings. Do not press [/1 while resetting the player as it takes a few seconds to complete.

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

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

Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 68).

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)

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

◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)

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

◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)

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

z Hint

If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” on page 82 using the number buttons.

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

Note

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

Settings and Adjustments

When NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch is set to PROGRESSIVE

You can fine-tune the Progressive (525p/ 625p) video signal output when you set NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to PROGRESSIVE (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) and connect the player using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV that is able to accept the video signal in progressive format.

◆ MODE (PROGRESSIVE)

DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both Video and Film. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive mode (60 frames or 50 frames per second), the progressive video signal needs to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.

AUTO This will automatically detect

VIDEO This will set the conversion

Note

Using the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack or the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause the picture to become unclear or go blank when you set NORMAL/ PROGRESSIVE switch to PROGRESSIVE. In this case, set NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to NORMAL so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

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

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

Custom Settings

(CUSTOM

SETUP)

Use this to set up playback related and other settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 68). The default settings are underlined.

◆ AUTO PLAY

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

◆ DIMMER

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME:

OFF Switches this function off.

ON Automatically starts playback

when the player is turned on.

BRIGHT

Makes the lighting bright.

DARK Makes the lighting dark.

The picture, including subjects

AUTO

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

FRAME The picture, including subjects

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

BRIGHT

AUTO

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OFF

Settings and Adjustments

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◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Checking the audio signal format” (page 51). This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks – DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 73).

DOLBY

Normally, select this position. Multi-channel audio signals are

SUR-

output to two channels for

ROUND

enjoying surround sounds.

NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are

downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo.

◆ DIGITAL OUT

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

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

OFF The influence of the digital circuit

upon the analog circuit is minimal.

Setting the digital output signal

Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 18. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

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

If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, damaging your ears or speakers.

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

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM Select this when the player is

DOLBY DIGITAL

connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX” item in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 73).

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

OFF

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

PCM

OFF

48kHz/16bit

Settings and Adjustments

◆ MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

PCM Select this when the player is

MPEG Select this when the player is

◆ DTS

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

OFF

ON Select this when the player is

◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.

48kHz/16bit

96kHz/24bit All types of signals including

The analog audio signals from LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting and keep their original sampling frequency level.

connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play multichannel MPEG audio soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output from your two front speakers.

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

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

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

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

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

Note

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Power

The power is not turned on.

, Check that the power cord (mains lead) is

connected securely.

Picture

There is no picture/picture noise appears.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 16)

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

, The disc is dirty or flawed. ,

If the picture output from your player goes through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your player directly to your TV, please try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input (page 16).

, If the colour system of your player does not

match with that of your TV, change the colour system of the player. For details, see page 17. (You cannot change the colour system of the DVD disc itself.)

, You set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE

switch to PROGRESSIVE on the rear panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to NORMAL on the rear panel so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

, You set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE

switch to PROGRESSIVE on the rear panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) but did not connect your TV to the player’s

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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a COMPONENT VIDEO cord. Set to the PROGRESSIVE only when you connect your TV to the player’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (page 16).

, Even if your TV is compatible with

progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the player to progressive format. In this case, set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to NORMAL so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and the player is set to normal (interlace) format.

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

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your

DVD.

Sound

There is no sound.

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

jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 20, 21, 22).

, The amplifier (receiver) input is not

correctly set.

, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-

motion Play mode.

, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse

mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through

the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 73).

, While playing a Super VCD on which the

audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”

, When playing multichannel MPEG audio

soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output from two front speakers.

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“ON” (page 72).

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Additional Information

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set “AUDIO DRC” to “TV MODE” (page 72).

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“OFF” (page 72).

Operation

The remote does not function.

, There are obstacles between the remote and

the player.

, The distance between the remote and the

player is too far.

, The remote is not pointed at the remote

sensor on the player.

, The batteries in the remote are weak.

The disc does not play.

, The disc is turned over.

Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray.

, The disc is skewed. ,

The player cannot play certain discs (page 7).

, The region code on the DVD does not match

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the player

(page 3).

, The player cannot play a recorded disc that

is not correctly finalized (page 7).

The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 57).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3

format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet.

, The MP3 audio track does not have the

extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not formatted in MP3 even

though it has the extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. , The player cannot play audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

, The MODE (MP3, JPEG) setting has been

set to IMAGE (JPEG) (page 59).

The JPEG image file cannot be played (page 56)

, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG

format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or Joliet.

, It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or

“.JPG”.

, It is larger than 3072 (width)

(weight) in normal mode, or more than 3,300,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG.

, It does not fit the screen (those images are

reduced).

, The MODE (MP3, JPEG) setting has been

set to “MP3 (AUDIO)” (page 59).

“Copyright lock” appears and the screen turns blue when playing a DVD-RW disc.

, Images taken from digital broadcasts, etc.,

may contain copy protection signals, such as complete copy protection signals, single copy signals, and restriction-free signals. When images that contain copy protection signals are played, a blue screen may appear instead of the images. It may take a while when looking for playable images.

The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file starts playing simultaneously (page 59).

, AUTO has been selected in MODE (MP3,

JPEG).

The title of albums, MP3 tracks, or JPEG files are not displayed correctly.

, The player can only display numbers and

letters of. Other characters are displayed as

.”

“

The disc does not start playing from the beginning.

, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

or A-B Repeat Play has been selected (page

31).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 28).

The player starts playing the disc automatically.

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

set to “ON” (page 71).

Playback stops automatically.

, While playing discs with an auto pause

signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal.

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You cannot perform some functions such

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the

display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

Glossary

Album (page 56, 58)

A unit in which to store JPEG image files or MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD. (“Album” is an exclusive definition for this player.)

Chapter (page 9)

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

Dolby Digital (page 22, 73)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in “Dolby Digital” theatre surround sound systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data are recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 21)

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, centre and rear signals. The rear channel is monaural.

DTS (page 22, 74)

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

First three characters of the service number

Cause and/or corrective action

C 13 The disc is dirty or recorded

in a format that this player cannot play (page 7). ,Clean the disc with a soft

cloth or check its format (page 7).

C 31 The disc is not inserted

correctly. ,Re-insert the disc

correctly.

E XX

(xx is a number)

To prevent a malfunction, the player has performed the self-diagnosis function. ,Contact your nearest

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

C:13:50

Progressive JPEG (page 61)

Progressive JPEGs are used mostly on the internet. They are different from other JPEGs in that they “fade in” gradually instead of being drawn from top to bottom when displayed on a browser. This lets you view the image while it is being downloaded.

Scene (page 9)

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

Title (page 9)

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

Track (page 9)

Sections of a picture or a music feature on a VIDEO CD, CD or DATA CD. (the length of a song). (“Track” in DATA CD is an exclusive definition for this player).

as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able

to do some of the operations above. See the operating manual that comes with the disc.

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page

29).

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the

DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the

language for the sound track.

The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page

29).

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on

the DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the

subtitles.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page

29).

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

being played.

, The angle can only be changed when the

“ ” indicator lights up on the front panel display (page 9).

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

The player does not operate properly.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the

player to operate abnormally, unplug the player.

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 78.)

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

, Child Lock is set (page 27).

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

, Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

“Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD.

, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you

want to play is broken.

, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. , The JPEG image file format does not

conform to DCF (page 56).

, The JPEG image file has the extension

“.JPG” or “.JPEG” but not in JPEG format.

Additional Information

DVD VIDEO (page 6)

A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is

9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD.

DVD-RW (page 6)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.

DVD+RW (page 6)

A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.

File (page 56, 59)

A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD (“File” is an exclusive definition for this player.) A single file consist of a single image.

Film based software, Video based software (page 71)

DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs contain the same images (24 frames per second) that are shown at movie theaters. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second.

Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page 9)

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

MPEG audio (page 22, 74)

International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.

Normal (Interlace) format (page 71)

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

Progressive format (page 71)

Compared to the Normal (Interlace) format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Normal (Interlace) format can show 25 or 30 frames (50-60 fields) in one second, the Progressive format can show 50-60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This player is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive format.

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Additional Information

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Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC/PAL (See

page 17 to switch)

Audio characteristics

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM

96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

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

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

Harmonic distortion: 0.003 % Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/CD:

99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

Outputs and Input

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load

impedance)

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

10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical

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

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, P

R): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB, PR/

R: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/

75 ohms

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

1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms

MIC 1/2: Phone jacks

B/CB, PR/

General

Power requirements:

110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 12 W Dimensions (approx.):

DVP-K870P: 430 × 55.5 × 245.7 mm DVP-K880P: 430 × 55.5 × 243.7 mm

(width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.):

2.1 kg

Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

See page 15.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

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SECTION 2

DISASSEMBLY

Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

2-1. UPPER CASE

1 Screw, Tapping

DVP-K870P/K880P

6 Tray cover

Chassis back

Dust Cover

2-2. FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY

Claw

3 Three screws

(Screw +BV3 (3-CR))

Screw, Tapping

Front panel assembly

Two

claws

Two

claws

Claw

2-1

2-3. LOADING ASSEMBLY

Three screws

SUMITITE (B3), +BV

Loading assembly

1 FMO-013 flexible board (CN103, 24P)

2 MD-105 harness (CN104, 6P)

4 FMS-24-108 flexible

cable (CN102, 5P)

2-2

2-4. OPTICAL DEVICE (KHM-310AAA)

2 Four insulator

5 Optical device (KHM-310AAA)

2 Four insulator

1 Four insulator screws

Caution Point on the Laser Diode:

Laser Diode in the optical Device is very sensitive to Surge Current or ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD):

After take-out FMO-24 Flexible cable from CN103 of MV-044 board immediately ground FMO-24 Flexible cable pattern using short clip. Metal paper clip can be used as short clip.

3 FMO-013 flexible board (CN103, 24P)

4 MD-105 flexible board (CN104, 6P)

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