SONY NC615, NC655P Service Manual

DVP-NC615/NC655P

RMT-D143A/D143E/D143P/D144A

SERVICE MANUAL

Photo : DVP-NC655P (SILVER)

RMT-D144A

SPECIFICATIONS

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system:

U.S./Canadian models: NTSC Asian/Oceanian models: PAL/NTSC

(See page 1-3 to switch.) UK/European models: PAL/(NTSC)

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 (±0.5dB)/CD: 2Hz to 20kHz (±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

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load

impedance)

LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO): Phono jack/

2 Vrms/10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical

output jack/–18 dBm (wave length 660 nm) (UK/European models)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, P

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

,: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms (US/Canadian/

C Asian/Oceanian models)

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

B/CB

, PR/

US Model

DVP-NC615/NC655P

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Australian Model

Singapore Model

PX Model

DVP-NC615

General

Power requirements:

120 V AC, 60 Hz 110 to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz 220 to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz See page 1-1 for further information.

Power consumption: 13 W/14 W

See page 1-1 for further information.

Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 108 × 409 mm

Mass (approx.): 5.1 kg (11 lb 4 oz) Operating temperature: 5 ° C to 35 ° C

Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

7 × 4

Canadian, Asian, Oceanian models) 430 × 108 × 411 mm (NC615: UK, European models) 430 × 108 × 413 mm (NC655P model)

incl. projecting

F to 95°F)

(41

× 16

in.):(NC615: US,

(17 × 4

(width/height/depth)

parts

× 16

in.):

The signals from LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks are measured. When you play PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling frequency, the output signals from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack are converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency.

Supplied accessories

See page 1-3.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

NERGY STARR is a U.S. registered mark.

NERGY STARR Partner, Sony

As an Corporation has determined that this product meets the energy efficiency.

NERGY STARR guidelines for

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 µF

Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter 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.

1.5 kΩ

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

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

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SERVICE NOTE

1. NOTE ON REMOVING THE UPPER CASE ··················· 5

2. DISC REMOVAL PROCEDURE ······································ 5

3. NOTE ON REMOVING THE TABLE ASS’Y ·················· 5

4. NOTE ON MOUNTING THE GEARS ····························· 6

5. HOW TO SERVICE THE MB-103 BOARD ····················· 7

6. CONNECTION OF SERVICE JIG ···································· 9

1. GENERAL

Precautions ············································································· 1-1 About this Manual ································································· 1-1 This Player Can Play the Following Discs ···························· 1-1 Notes about the Discs ···························································· 1-1 Index to Parts and Controls···················································· 1-2 Guide to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar) ·························· 1-3

Simple Start Guide ···································································· 1-3

Quick Overview ····································································· 1-3 Step 1: Unpacking ································································· 1-3 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote ··························· 1-3 Step 3: TV Hookups ······························································ 1-3 Step 4: Playing a Disc ···························································· 1-4

Hookups ····················································································· 1-4

Hooking Up the Player ·························································· 1-4 Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords ······································1-4 Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords ····································· 1-4 Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord······································· 1-6 Step 4: Quick Setup ······························································· 1-6

Playing Discs ·············································································1-6

Playing Discs ········································································· 1-6 Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search, Freeze Frame) ··············································· 1-7 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play/Multi-disc Resume) ····························· 1-7 Using the DVD’s Menu ························································· 1-8 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) · Playing an MP3 Audio Track ·················································1-8 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) ··········································· 1-9

Searching for a Scene ······························································ 1-10

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene (Search mode) ···································································1-10

Viewing Information About the Disc ······································· 1-10

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ··············· 1-10

Sound Adjustments ·································································· 1-11

Changing the Sound ····························································· 1-11 TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) ··································· 1-11

Enjoying Movies ····································································· 1-12

Changing the Angles ···························································· 1-12 Displaying the Subtitles ·······················································1-12 Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) ·································· 1-12 Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)·· Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) ··································································· 1-13

Using Various Additional Functions ········································ 1-13

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ·················································1-13 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote ················· 1-14

Settings and Adjustments ························································ 1-15

Using the Setup Display ······················································ 1-15 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) ···················································· 1-15 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) ······················· 1-15 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) ································· 1-15 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) ····························1-16

Additional Information ····························································1-16

Troubleshooting ···································································1-16 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) ······································································· 1-17

1-8

1-12

Glossary ··············································································· 1-17 Language Code List ·····························································1-18

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. DISASSEMBLY ······························································2-1 2-2. UPPER CASE ································································· 2-1 2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION ·············································2-2 2-4. REAR PANEL ·································································2-2 2-5. MB-103 BOARD·····························································2-3 2-6. CN-158 BOARD ·····························································2-3 2-7. AV-062 BOARD ······························································ 2-4 2-8. ER-14 BOARD (AEP, UK) ············································· 2-4 2-9. TABLE ASS’Y ································································ 2-4 2-10. LOADING MOTOR ASS’Y ··········································· 2-5 2-11. OPTICAL PICK-UP························································ 2-5 2-12. POWER BLOCK····························································· 2-6 2-13. IF-091 AND FR-187 BOARDS ······································ 2-6 2-14. INTERNAL VIEWS························································ 2-7 2-15. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ···································2-8

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM ···································· 3-1 3-2. RF/SERVO BLOCK DIAGRAM ····································3-3 3-3. SIGNAL PROCESSOR BLOCK DIAGRAM ················ 3-5 3-4. SYSTEM CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM ··················· 3-7 3-5. VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM (NC655P)························· 3-9 3-6. VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM (NC615) ························· 3-11 3-7. AUDIO BLOCK DIAGRAM ········································ 3-13 3-8. INTERFACE CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM ···········3-15 3-9. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) ······························ 3-17 3-10. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) ······························ 3-19

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ································ 4-1 4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC

DIAGRAM ······································································4-4 WAVEFORMS ································································ 4-5

• MB-103(DVD/CD RF AMP, DIGITAL SERVO, MOTOR DRIVE, SERVO, AV DECODER, SDRAM, SYSTEM CONTROL, AUDIO DAC, PLL, I/P CONVERTER, VIDEO ENCODER)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ························· 4-7

• MB-103 (DVD/CD RF AMP, DIGITAL SERVO) (1/8)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-11

• MB-103 (MOTOR DRIVE) (2/8)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-13

• MB-103 (SERVO) (3/8)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-15

• MB-103 (AV DECODER) (4/8)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-17

• MB-103 (SDRAM) (5/8)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-19

• MB-103 (SYSTEM CONTROL) (6/8)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-21

• MB-103 (AUDIO DAC, PLL) (7/8)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-23

• MB-103 (I/P CONVERTER, VIDEO ENCODER) (8/8)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-25

• AV-062 (AUDIO OUT, VIDEO OUT)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-29

• AV-062 (AUDIO OUT) (1/2)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-31

• AV-062 (VIDEO OUT) (2/2)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-33

• ER-14 (LINE1 OUT) (NC615:AEP,UK)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-35

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• ER-14 (LINE1 OUT) (NC615:AEP,UK) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-37

• IF-091 (IF COM), PL-031 (LED) PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ·····················4-39

• IF-091 (IF COM) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-41

• FR-187 (FUNCTION SW/LED) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-43

• FR-187 (FUNCTION SW/LED) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-45

• CN-158 (CONNECTOR) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-47

• CN-158 (CONNECTOR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-49

• SE-130 (SENSOR), MD-94 (MD INTERFACE) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-51

• SE-130 (SENSOR), MD-94 (MD INTERFACE) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-53

• HS10S1U, HS10S1F (SWITCHING REGULATOR) PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ·····················4-55

• HS10S1U, HS10S1F (SWITCHING REGULATOR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-57

5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. SYSTEM CONTROL PIN FUNCTION

(MB-103 BOARD IC104: MB91307RPFV-G-BND-E1) ·

8-1-2.FRONT PANEL SECTION ·············································8-3 8-1-3.LOADING SECTION ·····················································8-4 8-1-4.CHASSIS SECTION ······················································· 8-5 8-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ·········································· 8-6

5-1

6. TEST MODE

6-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ··········································· 6-1 6-2. STARTING TEST MODE ··············································· 6-1 6-3. SYSCON DIAGNOSIS ··················································· 6-1 6-4. DRIVE AUTO ADJUSTMENT ······································ 6-5 6-5. DRIVE MANUAL OPERATION ··································· 6-7 6-6. MECHA AGING ··························································· 6-11 6-7. EMERGENCY HISTORY ············································ 6-11 6-8. VERSION INFORMATION ········································· 6-11 6-9. VIDEO LEVEL ADJUSTMENT ··································6-11 6-10. IF CON SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ················· 6-12 6-11. TROUBLESHOOTING ················································ 6-19 6-12. MECHANISM TEST MODE ADJUSTMENT ··········· 6-22 6-12-1. How to enter the mechanism test mode ······················6-22 6-12-2. Types of the mechanism test mode ····························· 6-22 6-12-3. Description of Each Mode ·········································· 6-22

7. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

7-1. POWER SUPPLY ADJUSTMENT································· 7-1

1. Power Supply Check (HS10S1U/HS10S1F Boards) ······ 7-1 7-2. ADJUSTMENT OF VIDEO SYSTEM··························· 7-2

1. Video Level Adjustment (MB-103 Board) ······················ 7-2

2. Progressive Video Output Level Adjustment (MB-103 Board) ······························································7-2

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

4. Checking S Video Output S-C ·········································7-2

5. Checking Component Video Output Y (US, Canadian, Australian, PX Model) ···························7-3

6. Checking Component Video Output B-Y (US, Canadian, Australian, PX Model) ···························7-3

7. Checking Component Video Output R-Y (US, Canadian, Australian, PX Model) ···························7-3

8. Checking RGB Output R (AEP, UK Model) ··················· 7-3

9. Checking RGB Output G (AEP, UK Model) ·················· 7-4

10. Checking RGB Output B (AEP, UK Model) ··················· 7-4

7-3.

ADJUSTMENT RELATED PARTS ARRANGEMENT ···

7-5

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

8-1. EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································ 8-1 8-1-1.OVERALL SECTION····················································· 8-2

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Screw (M2.6 × 8)

Screw (M2.6

SERVICE NOTE

1. NOTE ON REMOVING THE UPPER CASE

1) Remove the four tapping screws and three screws. (See Fig. 1)

2) Open the sides of case. (See Fig. 1)

3) Remove the upper case in the direction of the arrow A.

Three screws (B3)

Two tapping screws

3. NOTE ON REMOVING THE TABLE ASS’Y

1) Remove the two screws. (See Fig. 3)

Fig. 3.

Two tapping screws

Fig. 1.

2. DISC REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1) Insert a flat-head (-) screwdriver into a hole at the bottom, and

rotate the cam gear in the direction of the arrow A. (See Fig.2)

Cam gear

Hole

Ta bl e

2) Remove the two Plates (guide) in the direction of the arrows

A and B.

3) Remove the Table ass’y in the direction of the arrow C.

4) Remove the Flexible flat cable (See Fig. 4).

Flexible flat cable

Table ass'y

Plate (guide)

(FMS-18: CN002)

Fig. 2.

Plate (guide)

Fig. 4.

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4. NOTE ON MOUNTING THE GEARS

1) Mount the gear (chuck). (See Fig. 5)

2) Rotate the gear (chuck) in the direction of the arrow. (down position) (See Fig. 5)

Gear (chuck)

Fig. 5.

3) Connect the boss of the gear (swing) with the groove of the rotary encoder and mount the gear (swing). (See Fig. 6)

4) Align triangle mark of the chassis with the groove of the gear (swing).

5) Mount the gear (idler) while aligning the engagement of the gear (swing) and the gear (chuck). (See Fig. 7)

Engagement the gear (swing) and the gear (chuck).

Gear (swing)

Gear (idler)

Gear (chuck)

Gear (swing)

Groove

Fig. 7.

Align triangle mark of the chassis with the groove of the gear (swing).

Gear (swing)

Boss

Fig. 6.

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5. HOW TO SERVICE THE MB-103

)

BOARD

Jig

Stand (CK-121 board) (J-6090-132-A)

CK-120 board

(J-6090-127-A)

Harness 6P (J-6090-126-A

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

2) Remove the MB-103 board. (Refer to section 2-4)

3) Set the MB-103 board in the stand (with CK-121 board) as shown in Fig. 9.

Two screws (B3)

Connector (CN101)

MB-103 board

Five flexible flat cables

FFC 26P J-6090-117-A, FFC 9P J-6090-118-A, FFC 15P J-6090-121-A, FFC 25P J-6090-122-A, FFC 11P J-6090-120-A

Fig. 8.

Stand

(with CK-121 board)

Fig. 9.

4) Set the CK-120 board in the place where the MB-103 board is removed, as shown in Fig. 10.

Flexible flat cable

(FMO-6: CN103)

Connector

(CN109)

Flexible flat cable

(FMM-42: CN101)

Four screws (B3)

board

CK-120

Board to board

connector (CN111)

Flexible flat cable

(FMC-15: CN107)

Fig. 10.

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5) Set the four flexible flat cables as shown in Fig. 11.

Flexible flat cable

Connector (CN108)

(FFC 11P: CN201)

Connector (CN102)

Connector (CN104)

Connector

(CN112)

Flexible flat cable

(FFC 9P: CN204)

Flexible flat cable

(FFC 26P: CN203)

Flexible flat cable

(FFC 15P: CN201)

Fig. 11.

6) Set the flexible flat cable and the harness as shown in Fig. 12.

Flexible flat cable

(FFC 25P: CN601)

Connector (CN201)

Connector (CN110)

Harness (6P: CN102)

Fig. 12.

7) Set is finished.

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6. CONNECTION OF SERVICE JIG

AV-62 board

CN201

Mechanism deck

CN301

CN-158

CN308

CN311

FFC 26P

(Used the set)

FFC 9P

(Used the set)

FFC 11P

(Used the set)

B to B Connector 9P

HARNESS 6P (Used the set)

CK-120 board

CN101 CN102

CN103 CN104

CN107 CN108

CN110

CN111

CN109

CN112 CN201

FFC 26P

FFC 9P

FFC 11P

HARNESS 6P

FFC15P

CN203

CN204

CN201

CN102

B to B Connector 9P

(CK-121 board)

MB-103

Stand

FFC25P

CN601

board

CN101

CN202

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MEMO

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SECTION 1

GENERAL

DVP-NC615/NC655P

This section is extracted from instruction manual. (DVP-NC615 : 3-074-252-11)

Precautions

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

Power requirements and power consumption t

On safety

• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

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

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player an d have it checked by qualified person nel before operating it any further.

On power sources

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

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

• Should the AC power cord need to be changed, have it done at a qual ified service shop only.

On placement

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

• Do not place the pl ayer on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.

• Do not place the pl ayer in a location near heat sources, or in a place sub ject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

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

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

0-000-000-00

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

• Do not place h eavy objects on the player.

For the model supplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into the wall outlet, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor.

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 op erate 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 an y type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commerci ally 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 ind efinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of tim e you risk permanent damage to your televisio n screen. Projection televisions are es pecially susceptible to this.

On transporting the player

Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below to return the internal mechanisms to their original positions.

Remove all the discs from the disc tray.

Press Z to close the disc tray. Make sure that “NO DISC” appears on the front panel display.

Press ?/1 to turn off the player. The player enters stand by mode and the power indicator lights up in re d.

Disconnect the AC power cor d.

If you have any questions or pro blems concerning your player, please co nsult your nearest Sony dealer.

About this Manual

Check your model

The instructions in this manual are for DVP-NC615 sold in the U.S.A., Canada, Asia and Oceania. The differences between U.S./Canadian models and Asia n/Oceanian models are the supplied remote commander, RMT-D143A for U.S./ Canadian models or RMT-D143E for Asian/Oceanian models, jack names on the rear panel, and some of the on-screen displays. U.S./Canadian model is the one used for illustration purposes unless otherwise specified. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,

“Asian/Oceanian models only.”

• Instructions in this manual describe the

controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

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

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVDRWs in video mode

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

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

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

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard

music CD format

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

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Music CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trade mark.

Region code

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

DVDs labeled will also play on this player.

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

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/

• Data pa rt of CD-Extras

• DVD-RWs in VR mode

ALL

Region code

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

0-000-000-00

CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats:

–music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that conforms to IS O9660*

Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audi o discs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

ROMs defined by ISO (Internationa l Standard Organization).

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code.

• A disc that ha s a non-standard shape (e.g.,

card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has t he adhesive of cellophane

tape or a sticker still left on it.

For U.S./Canadian models only:

• The player cannot play a disc recorded in a color system other than N TSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player confor ms to the NTSC color system).

Note

Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (in video mode) cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physic al condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.

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 m ay not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engine ering or disassembly is prohibited.

Notes about the Discs

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

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

• After playin g, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out.

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

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. pat ents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright prot ection technology must be a uthorized by

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Index to Parts and Controls

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

Front panel

Front panel display

When playing back a DVD

Playing status

Disc type

Disc numbers (29)

Current disc

Lights up when you can change the angle (50)

Playing time (45)

A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (28)

Lights up in green when the power is on and lights up in red when the pl ayer is in standby mode.

B DISC SELEC T 1 – 5 buttons (29) C (rem ote sensor) (15) D Front pa nel display (10) E H (playback) button (28)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

F X (pause) button (29) G x (stop) but ton (29)

H ./> (previou s/next) buttons (29) I A (ope n/close) button (28) J DISC SKIP button (28) K EXCHANGE button (30) L Disc tray (28) M SURROUND button (47) N LOAD button (29) O PICTURE MODE button (52)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

continued

Current audio signal (47)

All discs mode (37)

Current play mode (37)

Current title and chapter (45)

For Asian/Oceanian models only

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

When playing back a VIDEO CD w ith Playback Control (PBC) (33)

Playing status

Disc type

All discs mode (37)

Disc numbers (29)

Current scene (45)

Current disc

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (41)

Playing time (45)

For Asian/Oceanian models only

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

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

Playing status

Disc type

All discs mode (37)

Disc numbers (29)

Current disc

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (34)

Current play mode (37)

Current track and index (45)

For Asian/Oceanian models only

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

Playing time (45)

Rear panel

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22)

(23) (24)

B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (21)

(22) (23)

C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (18)

D S VIDEO OUT jack (18) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(18)

(The jack names differ depending on the models.

U.S./Canadian models: Y, P Asian/Oceanian models: Y, CB, CR)

B, PR

Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (59) B

Z OPEN/CLOSE button (28)

C Number buttons (33)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (37) E SUBTITLE button (50) F AUDIO button (46) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/

next) buttons (29)

H m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (31)

I X PAUSE button (29) J H PLAY button (28)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

K C/X/x/c buttons (33) L DISPLAY button (13) M TOP MENU button (33) N [/1 (on/standb y) button (28) O VOL (volume) +/– buttons (59)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

P TV/VIDEO button (59) Q TIME/TEXT button (44) R DISC SKIP button (28) S ANGLE button (50) T PICTURE MODE button (52) U SUR (sur round) button (47) V REPEAT button (40) W REPLAY button (29) X SEARCH MODE button (43) Y x STOP button (29) Z ENTER button (25)

wj O RETURN button (33) wk MENU button (33) (34)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

continued

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Guide to On-Screen

12345 6

789q

Displays

The following explains the Cont rol Bar. The Control Bar is used for making adjustments to the settings or displaying infor mation during playback. The displayed contents diffe r according to the type of disc being played. The numbe rs in parentheses indicate refe rence pages.

Displaying the Control Bar during playback

The following displays appea r when the DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly during playback. You can select the setting that suits the current playb ack item and view the related information.

◆Display 1

The following play modes 1~5 can be set. The indicator lights up in blue when activated. Example: When Repeat Pla y is selected. (The display will differ when A-B Repeat P lay is set.)

A Disc mode (37) B Repeat Play (40) C Shuffle Play (39) D Program Play (37) E A-B Repeat Play (41) F Unit being repeated in th is example.

(Control Bar)

CHAPTER

◆Display 2

The following play modes 7~0 can be set. The indicator lights up in blue when activated. Example: When “TVS” is set.

;

G TVS (47) H “BNR” (51) I “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” (52) J “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER”

(53)

K Playback status (NPlayback,

XPause, xStop, etc.)

◆Display 3

The following playback information is displayed. Example: When playing a DVD.

qhqgqfqdqs

T41 – 8

3:DVD T 1:01:57

L TIME/TEXT icon M Disc number and type N Title number of the DVD (44) O Chapter number of the DVD (44) P Playing time or remaining time (44)

◆Display 4

(DVD playback only)

DOLBY DIGITAL

3/2.1

Q Format of the cu rrent audio signal (47)

◆No display

◆Return to Display 1

Displaying the Control Bar in stop mode

The following displays appear when the DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed during stop mode. You can mak e basic adjustments and custom ize the player to suit your viewing preferences.

◆Display 1

The following settings can be m ade.

UICK

A SETUP (61)

• Select QUICK to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.

• Select CUST OM to make a full range of adjustments.

• Select RESET to return the adjustments to the default settings.

B PARENTAL CONTROL(55)

• Set this to limit the playback of selected discs on this player.

SETUP

◆Display 2

Shows the same information a s Display 1 during playback.

CHAPTER

◆Display 3

Shows the same information a s Display 2 during playback.

◆Display 4

Shows the same information as Display 3 during playback.

T41 – 8

3:DVD T 1:01:57

◆No display

◆Return to Display 1

Simple Start Guide

Quick Overview

A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough info rmation to start using t he player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of th is player, refer to “Hookups” on page 18.

Notes

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

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

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video c ord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

• Remote com mander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• A plug adapter is included with some

models.

continued

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

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

Notes

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

• Do not drop any foreig n 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 ba tteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Step 3: TV Hookups

Connect the supplied audio/v ideo cord and the power cord in the order (1~3) shown below.

Simple Start Guide

Be sure to connect the power co rd last.

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

1 Audio/video

cord (supplied)

l : Signal flow

Depending on the TV type, the image of some discs may not fit your TV screen.

If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 63.

When connecting to a monaur al TV

Use a stereo-mono convers ion cord (not supplied). Conn ect the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack on the player to the TV’s video input jack, and connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.

CD/DVD Player

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

to video input

to audio input

3 Power source

2 Power source

For Asian/Oceanian models only To change the color system

The color system of the pl ayer is set to NTSC or PAL. If the on-screen menu of the player does not appear on the TV, chan ge the color system of the player to the sa me color system (PAL or NTSC) of your TV. To change the color system, hold ?/1 do wn for a few seconds while pressing X on the player.

z Hint

To check the current setting of the player’s color system, press ?/1. The ?/1 indicator li ghts up in green. When “NTSC” appears on the front panel display, the color system of the player is set to NTSC. When “NTSC” does not appear, the color system is set to PAL.

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Step 4: Playing a Disc

With the playback side facing down

A Turn on the TV. B Press [/1 on the player.

C Switch the input selector on your

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

D Press A on the player to open the

disc tray.

E Place the disc on the tray with the

playback side facing down.

F Press H.

The disc tray closes and the player begins playing the disc.

Disc compartment number

After Step 6

Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want from the menu an d play the DVD (page 33) or VIDEO CD disc (page 33).

To stop playing

Press x.

To remove the disc

Press A.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby m ode and the power indicator lights up in red.

Hookups

Simple Start Guide

Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, disco nnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 15).

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the i nstructions supplied with the components to be c onnected.

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier ( receiver).

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(red)(blue)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

CD/DVD player

(yellow)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

A If you are connecting to a video input jack

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

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Use the red and white plugs to c onnect to the audio input jacks (page 21). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

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 COMPO NENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three vi deo cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You wi ll enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality image s.

Green

Blue

Red

Notes

• Connect the player directl y 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

• For Asian/Oceanian models only You can switch the player’s color system to match the color system of the connected TV (page 16).

VCR

Connect directly

B/PR or Y/CB/CR)

Green

Blue

Red

S VIDEO cord

l : Signal flow

(not supplied)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read

Hookups

the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the following conne ctions, thro ugh .

Components to be connected Connection Your setup

• Surround ef fects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 48), TVS WIDE (page 48)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

• Surround ef fects: TVS STANDARD (page 48)

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surroun d effects: none

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

• Surroun d effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 66)

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

• Surroun d effects: Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 66), DTS (5.1ch) (page 67), MPEG audio (5.1ch) (page 67)

* 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.

and two speakers

A D

(page 21) Example

(page 22) Example

(page 23) Example

(page 24) Example

continued

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Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

CD/DVD player

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

Hookups

(receiver) has a digital input jac k, 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 wi thout using your stereo amplifier (receiver).

CD/DVD player

B-1

B-2

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

Audio/video

to LINE OUT L/R

l : Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page

18).

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.

Connecting to an AV amplifier (rece iver) having a Dolby Surrou nd (Pro

(AUDIO)

cord (supplied)

(red)

(yellow)

(white)

to audio input

continued

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 (receive r) has L and R audio input jacks only, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital inpu t jack, use .

CD/DVD player

C-2

C-1

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

z Hint

B-1

In connection audio/video cord instead of usi ng a separate audio cord.

, you can use the supplied

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

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

Note

If you select one of the TVS effects (page 47) while playing a disc, no sound will come from your speakers with the connection.

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDI O)

(red)

to audio input

MD deck/DAT deck

B-2

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

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audi o or DTS decoder function

Hookups

of your AV amplifier (receive r). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of th is player.

CD/DVD player

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Rear (L)

l: Signal flow

Note

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

Subwoofer

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Center

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(red)(white)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Rear (mono)

Front (R)Front (L)

continued

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Subwoofer

Rear (R)

l: Signal flow

Notes

• After you have complete d the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 25). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

• For Asian/O ceanian models only

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 67). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Center

Front (R)

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Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord

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

Step 4: Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. The on-screen display differs dep ending on the player model.

4 Press ENTER without inserting a

disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. The available languages differ depending on the player model.

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1. 3 Switch the input selector on your

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

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.” appears at the bottom of the sc reen. If this message does not appear, sele ct “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Cont rol Bar to run Quick Setup (page 62) .

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

5 Press X/x to select a language.

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

6 Press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9

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

◆ If you have a 4: 3 standard TV

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN

Hookups

(page 63)

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

• 16:9 (page 63 )

Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the t ype of jack used to connect your ampli fier (receiver) appears.

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

YES

LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT

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 t he audio connection you select ed on pages 21 to 24 ( through ).

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

B-1 C-1

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

B-2 C-2

• 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 matc hes the audio connection you select ed on pages 22 to 24 ( through ).

B D

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS:

B-2 C-2

• D-PCM (p age 66)

• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 66)

Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selected.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS:

Press X/x to select whether or

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

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

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 22 to 24 ( through ).

B D

B-2 C-2

• OFF (page 67)

• ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder) (page 67)

Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is fini shed. All connections and setup operations are complete.

For Asian/Oceanian models only:

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, adjust “MPEG” setting (page 67).

D-PCM D-PCM

D-PCM

OFF

OFF OFF

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 22 to 24 ( 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 61 for using th e Setup Display.

Audio Connection (pag es 21 to 24)

• No additional settings are needed.

C-1

B-1

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOL BY SURROUND” (page 66).

• If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 65).

B-2 C-2 D

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOL BY SURROUND” (page 66).

• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (pag e 66).

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4 Press A on the player, and place a

Playing Discs

Hookups

Playing Discs

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be dif ferent or restricted.

Refer to the operating in structions supplied with your disc.

Power indicator

DISC SKIP

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

The player turns on and the pow er indicator lights up in green.

3 Switch the input selector on your

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

◆ When usin g an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate chan nel so that you can hear sound from the playe r.

disc on the disc tray.

To place other discs on the tray, pr ess DISC SKIP and place the discs in the order you want to play them. Each time you press DISC SK IP, the disc tray turns so you can place the discs on the empty compartmen ts. The player plays from the last disc placed on the tray.

Disc

With the playback side facing down

compartment number

5 Press H.

The disc tray closes, a nd the player starts playback (continuous pla y). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Depending on the disc , a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see page 33. For VIDEO CDs, se e page 33.

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 (Auto Power Off function).

For U.S./Canadian models only:

The Auto Power Off function is set to off when yo u purchase the player. You can turn the function on or off by setting “AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” (page 64).

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

• When playing D TS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the c onsumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround ™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must

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be connected to the digital jack of the player.

• Set the sound to “STEREO” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 46).

• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the player t o an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack even if “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is set to “OFF” in the Setup Display (page 67), an d may affect your ears or cause you r speakers to be damaged.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

• DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

• When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 67).

• If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decod er, do not set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 67). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Additional operations

LOAD

DISC SELECT

To Operation

Select a disc Press DISC SELECT

Stop Press x Pause Press X

Resume play after pause

Go to the next disc Press DISC SKIP

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 (DVD only)

Check if a disc is in the disc compartment

./>

DISC SKIP

1–5 on the player

Press X or H

Press >

Press .

Press Z

Press REPLAY

Press LOAD on the player. The disc number indicators on the front panel display (1–5) light up.

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z Hints

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

• Before loading the d iscs, a disc number indicator

AH Xx

Playing Discs

of an empty compartment may be lit.

Note

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

Replacing discs while playing a

Note

Do not push the disc tray to close in Step 5, as you may damage the player.

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

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

disc (EXCHANGE)

You can open the disc tray while pla ying a disc so that you can chec k which discs are to be played next and replace disc s without interrupting playback of the current disc.

DISC SKIPEXCHANGE

1 Press EXCHANGE.

The disc tray opens and two disc compartments appear. Even if the player is playing a disc, it doesn’t stop play ing.

2 Replace the discs in the

compartments with new ones.

3 Press DISC SKIP.

The disc tray turns and anothe r two disc compartments appear.

4 Replace the discs in the

compartments with new ones.

5 Press EXCHANGE.

The disc tray closes.

z Hint

While the disc tray is open, – If the playback of the current disc end, the player

stops playing. If the disc is played in One Disc Repeat Play mode (page 40), the current disc starts playing again.

– In All Discs Shuffle Play mode (page 39), titles/

tracks/chapters are reshuffled only on the current disc.

– In Program Play mode (page 37), the titles/tracks/

chapters only on the current disc are played.

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

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

To unlock the disc tray

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

Note

Even if you select “RESET” under “SETU P” in the Control Bar (page 61), the disc tray remains locked.

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play,

Search, Freeze Frame)

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

Note

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

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, pre ss H to return to normal speed. Each time you press m or M during scan, th e playback speed changes. Three speeds are available. With each press the i ndication changes as follows: Playback direction

× 2B (DVD/CD only) t 1M t 2M

Opposite direction

× 2b (DVD only) t 1m t 2m

The “

× 2B”/“×2b” playback speed is about

twice the normal speed. The “2M”/“2m” playback speed is fast er than “1M”/ “1m.”

Watching frame by frame (Slowmotion 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 .”

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume

Play/Multi-disc Resume)

Playing Discs

The player remembers the poin t where you stopped the disc.

Notes

• The point where y ou stopped playing is cleared when:

– you change the play mode. – you do Program Play or Shuffle Play. – you change the settings on the Setup Display.

• When playing a CD, the point whe re you stopped

is cleared when the disc tray is opened or the power cord is disconnected.

• When playing a DATA CD, the point where you stopped playing is cleared when the play er enters standby mode, the disc tray is o pened, or the power cord is disconnected.

• This function may not work with some discs.

Storing the point where you stopped the disc (Multi-disc Resume)

The player stores the po int where you stopped the disc and resumes pl ayback from the same point the next time you insert the same disc. The player remembers the stopped point of the disc even after you play other discs in the disc tray. Resume playback points for up to 6 different

Resuming playback for the current disc (Resume Play)

The player remembers the poin t where you stopped the disc even if the play er enters standby mode by pressing [/1 .

1 While playing a disc, press x to

stop playback.

“RESUME” appears on the fron t panel display.

2 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.

DVD/VIDEO discs remain in memory even if you disconnect the power cord. When you store a resume playback poin t for the 7th disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.

z Hints

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

• To turn off the Multi -disc Resume function, set “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM

SETUP” to “OFF” (page 65). Playback restarts at the resume point only f or the current disc in the player.

Note

This function may not work with some discs.

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Using the DVD’s Menu

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature call ed “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can sel ect 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

Press TOP MENU or MENU.

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

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

Press ENTER.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

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

Number buttons

Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

Select the item number and track you want using X/x or the number buttons.

Press ENTER.

Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.

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

To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

(PBC Playback)

z Hint

To play without using PBC, press ./> while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H

Playing Discs

or ENTER. “Play without PBC.” appears on the TV screen a nd the player starts continuous pla y. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H.

Notes

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

• The PBC functions of Super VCDs do not work with this player. Super VCDs are played in continuous play mode only.

Playing an MP3 Audio Track

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format.

Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray.

Press H.

The disc tray closes, a nd the player starts to play the first MP3 audio track in the first album on the disc .

Notes

• The playback order may be differe nt from the edited order. See “The playback order of MP3 audio tracks” below for details.

• This player can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the following sampling frequencie s: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.

Selecting an album and track

1 Press MENU.

The list of MP3 albums recorded on the DATA CD appears.

(

)

3 0

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

2 Select an album using X/x and

press ENTER.

The list of tracks contained in the albu m appears.

JAZZ

)

1 ( 90

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

07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME

3 Select a track using X/x and press

ENTER.

The selected track starts playi ng. When a track or album is being pl ayed, its title is shaded.

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press MENU.

Notes

• Only the letters in the alphabet and num bers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.

• ID3 tags cannot be displaye d.

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About MP3 audio tracks

You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the player to recognize the tracks. You can also play discs reco rded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the record ing format.

To play a Multi Session CD

This player can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio tr ack is located in the first session. Any subsequent MP 3 audio tracks, recorded in the later sessions, can also be played back. When 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.

Notes

• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• The player cannot pla y audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

Playing Discs

The playback order of MP3 audio tr acks

The playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.

◆Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

album

track

When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially,

1 through 7. Any sub-album s/tracks

from contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so before

5.)

When you press MENU and the li st of MP3 albums appears (page 35), the albums are arranged in the followi ng order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (such as album E ) do not appear in the list.

z Hints

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, et c.) to the front of the track names, the tracks will be played in that order.

• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, place your albums within the first two trees.

4 is played

Notes

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

• The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 200 albums and tracks in the DATA CD.

• The player can recognize up to 100 albums ( the player will count just albums, including albums that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player will not play any albums beyond the first 100 albums. Of the first 100 albums, the player will play no more than a combined total of 200 albums and tracks.

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Various Play Mode

TITLE

CHAPTER

Functions

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat

Play)

You can set the following play modes:

• Program Play (page 37)

• Shuffle Pla y (page 39)

• Repeat Play ( page 40)

• A-B Repeat Play (page 41)

Note

The play mode is canceled when:

– you open the disc tray. – the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

Selecting the disc mode (One Disc or All Discs)

You can play one disc or all of the discs in the player. Before setting Progr am Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play, you must select whether to set those play mode on one disc or all of the discs.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback ( or

(Program Play,

twice during stop mode).

The following Control Bar appe ars.

Disc mode

2 Press ENTER to select the disc mode .

(One Disc) or (All Discs) is

selected alternately.

Creating your own program (Program Play)

You can play the contents of a di sc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 items. By selecting All Discs mode (page 37), you can create a program for all of the discs in the player.

Number buttons

1 Press DISPLAY twice wh ile the player

is in stop mode.

The following Control Bar appears.

2 Press C/c to select

(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.

The display for programming ap pears.

PROGRAM

– : – – – –

ALL CLEAR

1. – – – – –

2. – – – – –

3. – – – – –

Playing Discs

4. – – – – –

5. – – – – –

6. – – – – –

3 Press c.

The player is ready to program the first disc.

PROGRAM

– : – – – –

ALL CLEAR

1. – – – – –

2. – – – – –

3. – – – – –

4. – – – – –

5. – – – – –

6. – – – – –

4 Select the disc you want to program

using the number button s or X/x, then press ENTER.

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

Disc type

PROGRAM

3 : DVD

ALL CLEAR

1. – – – – –

2. – – – – –

3. – – – – –

4. – – – – –

– – – – –

6. – – – – –

Chapters recorded on a disc

“?” appears when the player has not played the disc.

5 Select the title, chapter, or track you

want to program.

◆ When playing a DV D

For example, select c hapter “03” of title “02.”

Press X/x or the number buttons to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER.

ALL

Titles or tracks recorded on a disc

ALL

05 06

PROGRAM

3 : DVD

ALL CLEAR

1. – – – – –

2. – – – – –

3. – – – – –

4. – – – – –

5. – – – – –

6. – – – – –

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

PROGRAM

– : – – – –

ALL CLEAR

1. 3DVD –T02–C03 – – – – –

2. – – – – –

3. – – – – –

4. – – – – –

5. – – – – –

Selected disc, title and chapter

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

For example, select track “02. ” Press X/x or the number buttons to select “02” under “T,” then press EN TER.

PROGRAM

– : – – – –

ALL CLEAR

1. 3DVD –T02–C03

2. 2VCD –T02 – – – – –

3. – – – – –

4. – – – – –

5. – – – – –

Selected disc and track

6 To program other discs, titles,

chapters, or tracks, repeat Steps 3 to

The programmed discs, titles, chapters, and tracks are disp layed in the selected order.

7 Press H to start Program Play.

Program Play begins. When the program e nds, you can restart the same program again by pressing H.

ALL

01 02 03 04 05 06

ALL

0:15:30

ALL

01 02 03 04 05 06

To stop Program Play

Press CLEAR.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

To cancel or change a program

1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your

own program (Program Play).”

2 Select the prog ram number of the disc,

title, chapter, or track yo u want to cancel or change using X/x or the numbe r buttons, and press c.

3 To cancel the program, press C then

CLEAR. To change the program, follow Step 4 for new programming.

To cancel all the discs, titles, chapters, or tracks in the program

1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your

own program (Program Play).”

2 Press X and se lect “ALL CLEAR.” 3 Press ENTER.

z Hint

You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During Program Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play” (page 40) or “Shuffle Play” (page 39).

Notes

• When playing Super VCDs, the total time of the programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.

• You cannot use this function with DATA CDs.

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Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)

You can have the player “shuffl e” titles, chapters, or tracks. Subsequen t “shuffling” may produce a different playin g order. By selecting All Discs mode (pa ge 37), you can shuffle all of the discs in the play er.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2 Press C/c to select (SHUFFLE),

then press ENTER repeatedly to select the item to be shuffled.

◆ When playing a DVD

• DISC*

• TITLE

• CHAPTER

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• DISC*

• TRACK

◆ When playing a DATA CD

• DISC*

Playing Discs

◆ When Program Play is activated

• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks

selected in Program Play.

* You can select “DISC” in All Discs mode only.

To return to normal play

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

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

z Hints

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

• Up to 96 chapters in a disc can be played in random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)

You can play all of the titles, albums or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter , album, or track repeatedly. You can use a combination of Sh uffle or Program Play modes. By selecting All Discs mode (page 37), you can repeat all of the discs in the player.

1 Press DISPLAY during playb ack.

The following Control Bar appears.

2 Press C/c to select

then press ENTER repeatedly to select the item to be repeated.

◆ When playing a DVD

• DISC: repeats all of the titles on the

current disc in One Disc m ode, or all of the discs in All Discs mode.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a

disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current

chapter.

(

REPEAT),

continued

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◆ When playing a VIDE O CD or CD

A13 – 0:27:34 B

– – (10)

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

• DISC: repeat s all of the tracks on the

current disc in One Disc mode, or all of the discs in All Discs mode.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When playing a D ATA CD (MP3 audio)

• DISC: repeat s all of the albums on the

current disc in One Disc mode, or all of the discs in All Discs mode.

• ALBUM: repeats the current album.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When Program Play or Shuffle Play is activated

• ON: repeats Pr ogram Play or Shuffle

Play.

To return to normal play

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

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

z Hints

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

• You can select “REPEAT” directly by pressing REPEAT.

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.)

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2 Press C/c to select (A-B

REPEAT).

3 During playback, when you find t he

starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, pre ss ENTER.

The starting point (point A) is set.

4 When you reach the ending point

(point B), press E NTER again.

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

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

Playing Discs

Note

When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are canceled.

Searching for a Sc ene

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/

(Search mode)

Scene

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/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

1 Press SEARCH MODE.

The following display appears . “--

)” appears next to the icon (**

(**

refers to a number). The number in parentheses indica tes the total number of titles, tracks, indexes, scenes, etc. of the dis c.

2 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly

to select the search method.

◆ When playing a DV D

(TITLE), (CHAPTER),

continued

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

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD

(TRACK) or (INDEX)

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback

(SCENE) or (INDEX)

◆ When playing a CD

(TRACK) or (INDEX)

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

(ALBUM) or (TRACK)

3 Select the number of the title,

track, scene, time code, etc. you want using the number buttons.

For example, to find the scen e at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds aft er 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.

4 Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the selected number.

z Hint

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

Searching for a Scene

Viewing Information About the Disc

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time

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

1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly during

playback until (TIME/TEXT) appears.

Disc number and type

Chapter, index, or track (DATA CD)

Title, track (CD/ VIDEO CD), scene, o album number

T41 – 8

3:DVD T 1:01:57

Time information

• 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 (with PBC functions)

•

**:**

Playing time of the current scene

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

• T

**:**

Playing time of the current track

• T–

**:**

Remaining time of the current track

• D

**:**

Playing time of the current disc

• D –**:

Remaining time of the current disc

◆ When playi ng a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

•

****:**

Playing time of the current track

◆ When playi ng a Super VCD (For Asian/ Oceanian models only)

•

T **:**

Playing time of the current track

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

To check the DVD/CD text or trac k name (MP3 audio)

Press ENTER repeatedly in Step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD/DATA 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 t ext, “NO TEXT” appears. For DATA CDs, only the track name of the MP3 audio track appears.

2 Press ENTER repeatedly to change

the time information.

The display and the kinds of time that you can change depend on the disc you a re playing.

◆ When playing a DV D

• T

**:**:**

Playing time of the current title

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front panel display

You can view the time inform ation and text displayed on the TV screen al so on the front panel display. The informat ion on the front panel display changes as follo ws when you change the time information on your TV screen.

When playing a DVD

Title playing time and current disc, title and chapter number

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time and number of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Text

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

Track playing time and current disc, track and index number

Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

Text

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

Track playing time and number of the current disc, album and track

Track name

z Hints

• When playing VIDEO CD s with PBC functions, the disc number, 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 by pressing TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

Notes

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

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

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

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

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

Viewing Information About the Disc

language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the ri ght or left channel and listen to the sound of the se lected channel through both the right and left speakers. For example, whe n playing a disc containing a song with the voc als on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the ins truments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.

AUDIO

DISPLAY

Press AUDIO during playback.

The following display appears. The number in parentheses i ndicates the total number of available audio si gnals.

ENGLISH

the desired audio signal.

◆ When playing a DVD

Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refe r to “Language Code List” on page 74 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displ ayed two or more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats.

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

The default setting is underlined.

• STEREO

: The standard stereo sound

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

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

◆ When playi ng a Super VCD (For Asian/

Oceanian models only)

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 2 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 DISPLAY repea tedly during playback, the format of the curren t audio signal (Dolby Digital, MPEG au dio, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below.

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R) + Center

About audio signals

Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) sh own below. Each channel is output from a sep arate speaker.

• Front (L)

• Front (R)

• Center

• Rear (L)

• Rear (R)

• Rear (Monau ral): This signal can be either

the Dolby Surround S ound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural rear audio signals.

• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal

Note

If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP,” the DTS track selection optio n will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (

Rear (L/R)

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

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TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)

When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtua l Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound ef fects by using sound imaging to create virt ual rear speakers from the sound of the fron t speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to prod uce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. This function is designed to work with the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks. Note that if you select one of the TVS settings, the player does not outp ut the following signals from t he DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

—Dolby Digital signals when yo u set

“DOLBY DIGITAL” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “D-PCM” (page 66)

—MPEG audio signals

1 Press DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

continued

2 Press C/c to select

(SURROUND), then press ENTER

repeatedly to select one of the TVS sounds.

Refer to the following explanatio ns given for each item.

• TVS DYNAMIC

• TVS WIDE

• TVS NIGHT

• TVS STANDARD

Sound Adjustments

To cancel the setting

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

◆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. Th e virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the ill ustration 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 explosio ns, 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 spea kers 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.

L R

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

: Virtual speaker

z Hint

You can also change the setting by pressing SUR (or SURROUND on the player) repeatedly.

Notes

• When the playing sign al does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effec ts will be difficult to hear.

• When you select one of the TVS modes, tur n off the surround setting of the co nnected TV or amplifier (receiver).

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

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•“TVS NIGHT” only works with Dolby Digital

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and MPEG audio discs. However, not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.

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

Enjoying Movies

Changing the Angles

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

Sound Adjustments

ANGLE

Press ANGLE during playback.

The number of the angle appears on the display. The number in parentheses i ndicates the total number of angles.

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 play ing a DVD.

SUBTITLE

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

The following disp lay appears. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of available subtitle s.

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select the language.

Press ANGLE repeatedly to select the angle number.

The scene changes to the select ed angle.

Note

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

To turn off the subtitles

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

Note

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

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR)

The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen.

1 Press DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2 Press C/c to select (BNR),

then press ENTER repeatedly to select a level.

• 1: reduces t he “block noise.”

• 2: reduces the “block noise” more than

• 3: reduces the “block noise” more than

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Enjoying Movies

To cancel the “BNR” setting

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

Notes

• If the outlines of th e images on your screen should become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the “BNR” effect may be hard to discern.

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

You can adjust the video s ignal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching.

1 Press DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2 Press C/c to select (CUSTOM

PICTURE MODE), then press ENTER repeatedly to select the setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

• STANDARD:

• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold

displays a standard

picture.

dynamic picture by inc reasing the picture contrast and the color inte nsity.

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OFF

• DYNAMIC 2 : produces a more

OFF

dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the pictur e contrast and the color intensity.

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

• CINEMA 2: White colors become brighter and black colors becom e richer, and the color contras t is increased.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

z Hints

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

• You can also select the “CUSTOM PICTURE

MODE” setting by pressing PICTURE MODE repeatedly.

Enhancing the Playback Picture

(DIGITAL VIDEO

ENHANCER)

The Digital Video Enhancer (D VE) function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing the outlines of images on you r TV screen. Also, this function can soften the images on the screen.

ENTER

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY twice during playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

Press C/c to select (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER), then press ENTER repeatedly to select a level.

To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” setting

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

Note

Depending on the disc or the scene being played, noise found in the disc may become more apparent. If this happens, it is recommended that you use the BNR function (page 51) with the DVE function. If the condition still does not improve, reduce the Digital Video Enhancer level, or select “SOFT” (DVD only) in Step 2 above.

Enjoying Movies

Using Various Additional Functions

Locking Discs (CUSTOM

PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL

CONTROL)

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

• Custom Parenta l Control You can set playback restricti ons so that the player will not play inappropr iate discs.

• Parental C ontrol Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermine d level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.

The same password is used for both Paren tal Control and Custom Parental Cont rol.

Custom Parental Control

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

Number buttons

1 Insert the disc you want to lo ck.

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

2 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The following Control Bar appe ars.

• 1: enhances the ou tline.

• 2: enhances the ou tline more than 1.

• 3: enhances the ou tline more than 2.

• SOFT: softens the image (DVD only).

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3 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL

CONTROL), then p ress ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

PASSWOR

4 Press X/x to select “ON t,” then

press ENTER.

◆ If you have not en tered 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 con firming the password appears.

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for enteri ng the password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

Using Various Additional Functions

5 Enter or re-enter your 4-d igit password

using the number button s, then press ENTER.

“Custom parental control is set.” appears when you enter your password.

To turn off the Custom Pa rental Control function

1 Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom

Parental Control.”

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

ENTER.

3 Enter your 4- digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

To play a disc for which Custom Pare ntal Control is set

1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental

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

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

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

ENTER

and press

2 Enter your 4- digit password using the

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

z Hint

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

Parental Control (limited playback)

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

Number buttons

1 Press DISPLAY while th e player is in

stop mode.

The following Control Bar appears.

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2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL

CONTROL), then press EN TER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

PASSWOR

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3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,”

then press ENTER.

◆ If you have not entered a password

The display for registerin g a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then

ENTER

press

Enter a 4-digit password using t he number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming th e password appears.

◆ When you hav e already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

4 Enter or re-enter your 4-d igit password

using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”

then press ENTER.

The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.

ENTER

USA

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

6 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 58.

7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then

press ENTER.

The selection items for “LEVE L” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

8 Select the level you want using X/x,

then press ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: USA

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 8.

USA USA

OTHERS

OFF

NC17

7: 6: 5:

4: PG13

To play a disc for wh ich Parental Control is set

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

Enter your 4-digit password usi ng 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 passw ord. After you enter a new 4-digit password in Step 4, replace the disc in the player and press H. When the displ ay for entering your password appears, enter your new password.

Note

Using Various Additional Functio ns

When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this pla yer.

Area Code

Standard Code

number

Argentina 2044

Australia 2047

Austria 2046

Belgium 2057

Brazil 2070

Canada 2079

Chile 2090

China 2092

Denmark 2115

Finland 2165

France 2174

Germany 2109

India 2248

Indonesia 2238

Italy 2254

Japan 2276

Standard Code

number

Korea 2304

Malaysia 23 63

Mexico 2362

Netherlands 2376

New Zealand 2390

Norway 2379

Pakistan 2427

Philippines 2424

Portugal 2436

Russia 2489

Singapore 2501

Spain 2149

Sweden 2499

Switzerland 2086

Thailand 2528

United Kingdom

2184

Changing the password

1 Press DISPLAY while th e player is in

stop mode.

The Control Bar appears.

2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL

CONTROL), then press EN TER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD

t,” then press ENTER.

The display for ente ring the password appears.

4 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

5 Enter a new 4-digit password us ing the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

6 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 ENTE R and input the correct number.

If you make a mistake

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

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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.

Number buttons

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

By pressing You can

TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off

VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV

TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source

Note

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

between the TV and other input sources

Using Various Additional Functions

Controlling other TVs with the remote

You can control the sound level, inpu t source, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the tabl e below, set the appropriate manufacturer ’s code.

1 While holding down TV [/1, press the

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

2 Release TV [/1.

Checking the model name of your remote

The supplied remote commander is different depending on the player model. Che ck the model name of your remote (RMT-D143A or RMT-D143E) so that you can input the correct manufacturer’s code number to your remote.

Model name

Code numbers of controllable TV s

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.

◆For U.S./Canadian models (RMT- D143A)

Manufacturer Code number

Sony (default) 01

JVC 09

Panasonic 19

Philips 21

RCA 10

Samsung 20

Sanyo 11

Sharp 18

Toshiba 07

Zenith 15

◆For Asian/Oceanian models (RMT -D143E)

Manufacturer Code number

Sony (default) 01

JVC 33

LG 06

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 08

Samsung 23

Sharp 29

Toshiba 38

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

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

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to i tems such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Disp lay, among other things. The on-screen displays dif fer depending on the player model . For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 62 to

67.

Note

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

Press DISPLAY when the player is in stop mode.

The Control Bar appears.

UICK

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

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”

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

Setup items

Select an item using X/x, then

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

Selected item

press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

Options

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

The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “16:9”

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

To enter the Quick Setup mode

Select “QUICK” in Step 3. Fo llow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to m ake basic adjustments (page 25).

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To reset all of the “SETUP” settings

If you select “RESET” in Step 3, you can reset all of the “SETUP” settings on pages 62 to 67 to the default settings. After you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select “YES” and press ENTER to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds to complete), or select “NO” and press ENTER to return to the Control Bar. Do not press [/1 when resetting the player.

JACKET PICTURE

Selected setting

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set

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various languages for the on-s creen display or sound track.

Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, se e “Using the Setup Display” (page 61).

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ MENU (DVD only)

You can select the desired langu age for the disc’s menu.

◆ AUDIO (DVD only)

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

◆ SUBTITLE (DVD only)

Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD. 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 Lis t” on page 74 using the number buttons.

Note

When you select a language in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on

the DVD, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

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” on page 6 1. The default settings are underlined. The on-screen displays differ depending on the player model.

Example: Asian/Oceanian models

SCREEN SETUP

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

◆ TV TYPE

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

4:3 LETTER

Select this when you connect a

BOX

4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

4:3 PAN

Select this when you connect a

SCAN

4:3 screen TV. Automaticall y displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

16:9 Select thi s when you connect a

wide-screen TV or a TV w ith a wide mode function.

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JACKET PICTURE

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

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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; For Asian/Oceanian m odels only)

Selects the color system when you play a VIDEO CD.

AUTO Outputs the video signal in the

system of the VIDEO CD, either PAL or NTS C. 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.

Notes

• You cannot chan ge the color system for DVDs.

• You can change the color system of this player

according to the connected TV. See page 16.

◆ SCREEN SAVER

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

Turns on the screen saver.

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Settings and Adjustments

OFF Turns off the screen save r.

◆ BACKGROUND

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

JACKET

The jacket picture (still picture)

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.

A preset picture stored in the

GRAPHICS

player appears.

BLUE The background color is blue.

BLACK The background color is black.

Custom Settings (CUSTOM

SETUP)

Use this to set up playback rela ted and other settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, se e “Using the Setup Display” (page 61). The default settings are unde rlined.

CUSTOM SETUP

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

◆ AUTO POWER OFF (For U.S./ Canadian models only)

Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off. For Asian/Oceanian models, the Auto Power Off function is fi xed to on.

OFF Switches this function off .

ON The player enters standby mode

when left in stop mode for more than 30 minutes.

◆ 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.

Switches this functio n off.

OFF

ON Automatically starts playback

when the player is turned on.

Makes the lighting bright.

BRIGHT

DARK Makes the lighting dark.

OFF Turns off the lighting.

BRIGHT

AUTO

OFF OFF

OFF

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◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD only)

Selects the picture in pause mode .

AUTO The picture, including subjects

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.

◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)

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

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

• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 67), the DTS

• If PCM, DTS, MP EG audio and Dolby Digital

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

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback can be stor ed in memory for up to 6 different DVD/VIDEO CD discs (page 32).

No priority given.

OFF

AUTO Priority given.

Notes

may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 62).

sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK SELECTION” to “AUTO.”

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

Stores the res ume settings in memory for up to 6 discs (The settings remain in memory even if you select “OFF.”)

OFF Does not store the resume

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

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

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

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 61). The default settings are underlin ed. The on-screen displays differ de pending on the player model.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS:

◆ 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.

OFF Normally, select this position.

ON Se lect this when the playback sound

from the speakers is distorted.

◆ AUDIO DRC (Dyn amic Range Control) (DVD 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 (COAXIAL) jack only

when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “DPCM” (page 66).

STANDARD

TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear

WIDE RANGE

Normally select th is position.

even if you turn the volume down.

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

OFF

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

OFF

◆ DOWNMIX (DVD on ly)

Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you pl ay 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 47 ). This function affects the output of the following jacks:

– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks – DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when

“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM”

(page 66).

DOLBY

Select this when the p layer is

SUR-

connected to an audio

ROUND

component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).

NORMAL Se lect this when the player is

Settings and Adjustments

connected to an audio component that does not conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).

◆ DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signals are output vi a the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

Normally select this position. When

you select “ON,” see “Setting the digital output sign al” for further settings.

OFF The influence of the digital circ uit

upon the analog circuit is minimal.

Setting the digital output signal

Switches the method of outputt ing audio signals when you connect a com ponent such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 20. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” and

“DTS” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

Example: Asian/Oceanian models

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:

If you connect a component that do es not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ear s or causing the speakers to be damaged.

◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM Select this when the player is

connected to an audio component lacking a bu ilt-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the sign als conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the

“DOWNMIX” item in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 66).

DOLBY

Select this when the player is

DIGITAL

connected to an audio component with a bu ilt-in Dolby Digital de coder.

OFF

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

PCM

OFF

◆ MPEG (DVD only; For Asian/Oceanian models only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signa l.

PCM Selec t this when the player is

connected to an audio component lacking a built-in MPEG decoder. If you pl ay MPEG audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

MPEG Select this when the pl ayer is

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

◆ DTS (DVD only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signal.

If you select one of the TVS settings while playing a DVD, the player does not output the following signals from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

– Dolby Digital signals (when you set “DOLBY

– MPEG audio signals

Select this when the player is

OFF

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

ON Select this when the player is

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

Note

DIGITAL” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “D-PCM”) (page 66)

continued

Settings and Adjustments

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the fol lowing difficulties while using the player , use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repai rs. Should any problem persist, consult you r nearest Sony dealer.

Power

The power is not turned o n.

, Check that the A C power cord is connected

securely.

Picture

There is no picture/picture noise appears.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 18)

and switch the input selector o n your TV so that the signal from the play er 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-protec tion signal applied to some DVD programs coul d affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your player directly to your TV, please tr y connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input (page 18).

, If the color system of your player does not

match with that of your TV, change the color system of the player. For details, see page 16. (You cannot cha nge the color system of the DVD disc itself.)

Even though you set the asp ect 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.

The picture is black and white.

, Depending on the TV, the picture on the

screen becomes black and white when you play a disc recorded in the NTSC color system.

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 22, 23, 24).

, 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 (COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 66).

, 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.”

Sound is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,

noise will come from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks or DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (page 28).

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“ON” (page 65).

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 65) and set “DOWNMIX” to “NORMAL” (page 66).

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“OFF” (page 65).

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.

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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 CD-Rs, CD-RWs,

DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (video mode) that are not finalized (page 7).

The following message appear s when you play a DATA CD.

“Data error”

, The MP3 audio track you want to play is

broken.

, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.

The MP3 audio track cannot be pla yed (page 35).

, 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 title of the MP3 audio alb um or track is not correctly displayed.

The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characte rs are displayed as asterisks.

The disc does not start playing from the beginning.

, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or

A-B Repeat Play has been sele cted (page

37).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 32).

The player starts playing th e disc automatically.

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

set to “ON” (page 64).

Playback stops automatically.

, While playing discs with an auto pause

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

You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able

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

The language for the sound tr ack cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page

33).

, 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

33).

, Multilingual subtitles a re 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

33).

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

being played.

, The angle can only be changed when the

“ANGLE” indicator lights up on the fro nt panel display (page 10).

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

The player does not operate properly.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the

player to operate abnormally, unp lug the player.

Nothing is displayed on the front panel display.

, “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set

continued

to “OFF.” Set “DIMMER” to “BRIGHT” or “DARK” (page 64).

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

, The self-diagnosis functio n was activated.

(See the table on page 70.)

The disc tray does not open and “LOCKE D” appears on the front panel di splay.

, Child Lock is set (page 30).

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

, Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony se rvice facility.

Additional Information

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 f ront panel display. In this case, check the following table.

First three characters of the service number

C 13 The disc is dirty.

C 31 The disc is not inserted

E XX

(xx is a number)

Cause and/or corrective action

,Clean the disc with a soft

cloth (page 8).

correctly. ,Re-insert the disc

correctly.

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

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

Glossary

Chapter (page 10)

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

Dolby Digital (page 24, 66)

Digital audio compression t echnology developed by Dolby Laboratories . This technology conforms to 5.1-c hannel surround sound. The rear channel i s stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital aud io found in Dolby Digital cinema audio systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data are record ed discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.

Dolby Surround (Pro Logi c) (page 23)

Audio signal processing techno logy that Dolby Laboratories developed for surround sound. When the input signal co ntains a surround component, the Pro Log ic process outputs the front, center an d rear signals. The rear channel is mona ural.

DTS (page 24, 67)

Digital audio compression t echnology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-c hannel surround sound. The rear channel i s stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5 .1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separati on is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.

DVD (page 7)

A disc that contains up to 8 hours o f 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 MPE G 2 format, one of the worldwide standa rds of digital compression technology. Th e picture data is compressed to about 1 /40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that ch anges the data to be allocated according to th e status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real au dio presence. Furthermore, various adva nced functions such as the multi-angle, mult ilingual, and Parental Control functions ar e provided with the DVD.

Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page

10)

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

MPEG audio (page 24, 67)

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

Scene (page 10)

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

Title (page 10)

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 10)

Sections of a picture or a music fe ature on a CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).

Additional Information

continued

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Language Code List

For details, see pages 46, 50, 62. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

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

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

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

Lettish

1345 Malagasy

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

Pushto 1436 Portuguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-

Romance 1482 Kirundi 1483 Romanian 1489 Russian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1495 Sanskrit 1498 Sindhi 1501 Sangho 1502 Serbo-

Croatian 1503 Singhalese 1505 Slovak 1506 Slovenian

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

1703 Not specified

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SECTION 2

DISASSEMBLY

2-1. DISASSEMBLY

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

Set

Upper case

(Page 2-1)

DVP-NC615/NC655P

Front panel section

(Page 2-1)

Table ass’y

(Page 2-4)

Loading motor ass’y

(M901)

(Page 2-4)

IF-091, FR-187 boards

(Page 2-6)

Rear panel section

(Page 2-2)

AV-062 board

(Page 2-3)

Optical pick-up

(Page 2-5)

MB-103 board

(Page 2-2)

ER-14 board

(AEP, UK) (Page 2-3)

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

2-2. UPPER CASE

Upper case

CN-158 board

(Page 2-3)

Power block

(Page 2-5)

Two tapping

screws

2-1

Three screws

(B3)

Two tapping

screws

2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION

Two screws

(B3)

Claw

Front panel section

Two screws

(B3)

Flexible flat cable

(FCI-1: CN303)

2-4. REAR PANEL

Re-use clamp

Connector

(CN101)

Screw (B3)

Rear panel

Connector

(CN202)

Flexible flat cable

(FMV-20: CN201)

Screw (B3)

(B3)

Two screws

Screw (B3)

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SONY NC615, NC655P Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

2-1. DISASSEMBLY

2-2. UPPER CASE

2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION

2-4. REAR PANEL