Sony SACD DVP-S9000ES User Manual

3-063-397-33(2)

SACD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

DVP-S9000ES

WARNING

Welcome!

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Mains cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this SACD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Precautions

Safety

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

Power requirements and power consumption c

CD/DVD PLAYER

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MODEL NO.

MADE IN JAPAN

DVP–XXXX

0-000-000-00

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air dusts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the SACD/DVD player and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony SACD/DVD Player. Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features 4 About This Manual 5 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 5 Precautions 8 Notes About the Discs 8

Getting Started 9

Unpacking 9 TV Hookups 10 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 12

5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 14 Selecting the Language for the On-Screen

Display 16

Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) 17

Playing Discs 18

Playing Discs 18 Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame 21 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You

Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) 23 Using the DVD’s Menu 24 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC

Playback) 25 Using the Front Panel Display 26

Settings and Adjustments 50

Using the Setup Display 50 Setup Display Item List 52 Setting the Display Language or Sound Track

(LANGUAGE SETUP) 53 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) 56 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 57 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) 62 Adjusting the Progressive video signal

(SET PROGRESSIVE OUTPUT) 64 Controlling Your TV or AV Receiver (Amplifier)

with the Supplied Remote 66

Additional Information 69

Troubleshooting 69 Self-diagnosis function 72 Specifications 73 Glossary 74 Language Code List 76 Index to Parts and Controls 77 Index 81

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu 28

Using the Control Menu Display 28 Control Menu Item List 30 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/

Scene 31

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining

Time 32 Selecting a Starting Point Using the Time Code 32 Labeling the Disc 33 Changing the Sound 35 Displaying the Subtitles 37 Changing the Angles 37 Adjusting the Picture (VIDEO CONTROL) 38 Checking the Play Information 42 Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) 43 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 45 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 47 Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) 48 Repeating a Specific Portion (A–B Repeat) 49

Features

Thank you for purchasing this Sony SACD/DVD player. Here are some of the features you will enjoy.

Compatible with progressive (525p) signal format TVs

By connecting your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors on this player, you can choose between the standard interlace signals or the high quality progressive signals if your TV accepts the progressive signal format. When outputting the progressive signal, you can set the signal to match either video or film based software to ensure a perfect match between the DVD software and your hardware.

Capable of playing 2 channel SACDs (Super Audio CD)

This player will play both standard audio CDs and the high quality sounds contained in the HD (high density) layer of stereo Super Audio CDs.

Capable of detailed video image settings

In addition to standard brightness and color settings, this player also has a variety of ways to reduce noise, increase sharpness and adjust the gamma value to create the ideal image. Furthermore, these adjustments can either be saved for each of your discs (Playback Memory) or can be saved to one of five settings (memory 1 through 5) so you can quickly adjust the player to the type of DVD software that you are watching.

Access control (Custom Parental Control)

You can set a password that will control the access of a maximum of 300 discs.

Adjustable display brightness and high visibility remote buttons

You can adjust the brightness of the front panel display, or turn it off completely. This is useful when you are watching a movie with the lights turned low and you do not want to be disturbed by a bright display window. Conversely, selected buttons on the remote can be set to light up so that you can operate your player when the room is dark.

High quality sound reproduction

By pressing the AUDIO DIRECT button on the player, the digital audio output and video output can be cut. This will eliminate the effects of the digital audio and video circuitry, thus providing even clearer analog audio output. The VIDEO ON/OFF button on the remote can be used to cut just the video signal. Use these buttons when you want to experience the full clarity of an audio CD such as an Super Audio CD.

About This Manual

Conventions

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote.

Icon Meaning

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

• Displays on the screen are slightly different depending on the

player model. Illustrations of the on-screen display in this manual are for one of the player models.

• The icons on the right are used in this manual:

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Disc logo

DVD VIDEOs VIDEO CDs

Super Audio CDs

Audio CDs

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

Indicates that the function is for DVD VIDEOs.

Indicates that the function is for VIDEO CDs.

Indicates that the function is for SACDs and for Audio CDs.

Contents

Audio + Video

Audio

Audio + VideoAudio

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

The player switches the color system, PAL or NTSC, according to the connected TV. (For details, see page 9.)

Region code of DVDs you can play on this unit

Your DVD player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes.

DVDs labeled

ALL

will also play on this unit.

CD/DVD PLAYER

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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 indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

MODEL NO.

MADE IN JAPAN

DVP–XXXX

0-000-000-00

Region code

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

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

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

DVD

A DVD disc contains both audio and visual data, and is either 12 or 8 centimeters in diameter. A 12 centimeter disc can hold 7 times the amount of data contained in a CDROM, which translates to 4 consecutive hours of playing time (8 hours for double-sided discs). DVD discs are divided into 4 types: single sided single layer, single sided double layer, double sided single layer, and double sided double layer.

• Single-layer single-sided: Capacity 4.7 GB

Substrate

Sectional view of disc

Reflective layer Substrate Laser beam

• Double-layer single-sided: Capacity 8.5 GB

Reflective layer

Substrate

Sectional view of disc

Semi- reflective layer Substrate Laser beam

Super Audio CD (SACD)

An SACD disc can reproduce sounds that are extremely faithful to the original sound by use of DSD (Direct Stream Digital) technology. This technology utilizes a sampling frequency of 2.8224MHz, which is 64 times that of a conventional CD, and 1-bit quantization that enables the disc to hold 4 times the amount of information that a standard PCM format CD can hold. SACDs are divided into the following types.

• Super Audio CD (single layer disc)

This disc consists of a single HD layer*. Press SACD/CD repeatedly so that the SACD indicator on the player lights up. * High density signal layer for the Super Audio CD

HD (high density) layer

• Super Audio CD (dual layer disc)

This disc consists of dual HD layers and is capable of extended play over long periods. Press SACD/CD repeatedly so that the SACD indicator on the player lights up. Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual HD layers on one side only, you do not have to turn the disc over during playback.

• Single-layer double-sided: Capacity 9.4 GB

Laser beam

Reflective layer Laser beam

Reflective layer Substrate

Sectional view of disc

Substrate

• Double-layer double-sided: Capacity 17 GB

Laser beam

Reflective layer

Substrate

Semi-reflective layer

Sectional view of disc

Laser beam

HD layer HD layer

• Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc)

This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD layer. Press SACD/CD while the disc is stopped to select the layer you want to listen to. Also, as the dual layers are on one side only, you do not have to turn the disc over during playback. You can play the CD layer using a conventional CD player.

CD layer HD layer

Audio CD

An audio CD contains audio data. The playing time is 74 minutes for a standard 12 centimeter CD, and 20 minutes for an 8 centimeter CD single.

Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)

This player conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type.

Video CD

A video CD can contain both audio and visual data in a disc that is the same size as an audio CD. The playing time is 74 minutes for a standard 12 centimeter CD, and 20 minutes for an 8 centimeter CD single.

Terms for discs

• Title

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

• Chapter

Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

• Track

Sections of a picture or a music feature on a VIDEO CD or a SACD/CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want.

DVD structure

VIDEO CD or SACD/ CD structure

Title

Chapter

Track

Index

Disc

• Index (SACD/CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD)

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

• Scene

On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.” Each scene is assigned a scene number enabling you to locate the scene you want.

Disc type

VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs)

VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs)

You can

Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music.

Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in addition to the video playback functions of Ver. 1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play high-resolution still pictures if they are included on the disc.

Discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play discs other than the ones listed in the table on page 4. CD-Rs, CD-ROMs including PHOTO CDs, data sections in CD-EXTRAs, DVD-ROMs, DVDaudio etc., cannot be played.

When playing DTS*-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo outputs. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo outputs of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must be connected to the digital output of the DVD player.

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

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

* “DTS,” “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out” are

trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Precautions

On safety

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

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

On power sources

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

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

• Should the AC power cord (mains lead) need to be changed, have it done at a qualified service shop only.

On placement

• Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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

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

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

On operation

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

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: The enclosed DVD player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

Notes About the Discs

On handling discs

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

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue completely before using the disc.

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

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

On adjusting volume

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

On cleaning

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

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

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

On novelty discs

• Do not use irregularly shaped discs such as heart- or star-shaped discs as they may cause the player to malfunction.

Getting

Unpacking

Started

This section describes how to hook up the SACD/DVD player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) and/or an AV receiver (amplifier). You cannot connect this player to a TV which does not have a video input connector. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video connecting cord (1)

• S video cord (1)

• Power cord (1)

• Remote commander (remote) RMT-D122E/D122O (1)

• Size R6 (AA) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

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

z You can control TVs and AV receivers (amplifiers) using the

supplied remote

See page 66.

on the player.

Getting Started

Notes

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

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

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

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

Connecting the power cord

Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN terminal of the player.

TV Hookups

Getting Started

This connection is for listening to the sound through TV speakers (L: left, R: right). Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected.

SACD/DVD player

Required cords

Audio/video connecting cord (supplied) (1)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

S video cord (supplied) (1)

When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow, Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. If your TV has an S video input connector, connect the component via the S VIDEO OUT connector using the supplied S video cord. You will get a better picture. Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.

Yellow

White (L) Red (R)

To VIDEO OUT

To S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

212

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

PB/CB PR/CR

To AUDIO OUT

: Signal flow

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

SCAN SELECT

SELECTABLE INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE

To S VIDEO input

To an AC outlet

INPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

If you connect the player to a monitor or projector having component video input connectors that conform to the output signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P P

R/CR) connectors on the player

B/CB,

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors using three video connecting cords (75 Ω coaxial) (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will get a better picture.

Monitor or projector

SACD/DVD player

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB/C

R/CR

with component video input connectors

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

B/CB

PR/C

Notes

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

• Do not connect this player to a video deck. If you do, noise may appear in the picture.

VCR

Setups for the player

Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on the TV or other components to be connected. Use the setup display to change the various settings. For details on using the setup display, see page 50.

• To connect the player to a normal TV

In the setup display, set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “4:3 LETTER BOX” or “4:3 PAN SCAN.” For details, see page 56.

• To connect the player to a wide-screen TV

In the setup display, set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9” (default setting). For details, see page

56.

• To connect the player to a TV that accepts progressive (525p) format signals

Connect the player to your TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors, and set “COMPONENT OUT” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “PROGRESSIVE.”

• If the color system of the TV is NTSC or PAL

The color system of the player is set to NTSC or PAL. If the playback picture of the player does not appear on the TV, change the color system of the player to the same color system (PAL or NTSC) of your TV. To change the color system, hold POWER down while pressing X on the player. Wait until the power indicator lights up in red. Then release X.

Getting Started

SACD/DVD player

• Depending on the TV or receiver (amplifier), sound distortion may occur because the audio output level from this player is high. In this case, set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” in the setup display. For details, see page 62.

• “PROGRESSIVE” does not work for PAL signals. Even if you set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE,” the output signal is automatically switched to interlace format for PAL signals.

Connect directly

zYou can check the color system of the player

Press POWER on the player and then press @/1 on the remote. The power indicator lights up in green. When “NTSC” appears on the front panel display, the color system of the player is set to NTSC. When “PAL” appears, the color system is set to PAL.

Note

If your player has the remote RMT-D122O, this player will automatically output the NTSC signal or PAL signal in accordance with the disc being played.

Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups

Getting Started

This connection is for listening to the sound through speakers connected to a receiver lacking a built-in DTS, Dolby* Digital or MPEG audio decoder. Refer as well to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected.

zIf you have a digital component with a built-in DTS, Dolby

Digital or MPEG audio decoder

You can enjoy multi-channel surround sound by connecting the component via the DIGIT AL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied). For details on hookups and settings, see page 14.

AUDIO OUT

212

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

PB/CBPR/C

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

SCAN SELECT

SELECTABLE INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE

Do not connect the mains lead to a switched mains such as the mains on a receiver (amplifier). Doing so may cause the Playback Memory, Disc Memo and menu settings to be cancelled when you turn off the receiver.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

SACD/DVD player

To S VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

To AUDIO OUT

To DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

Take off the cap.

To DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

To coaxial digital input

To optical digital input

To audio input

To S VIDEO input

VIDEO

AUDIO

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

INPUT

S VIDEO

To an AC outlet

Receiver (Amplifier) with a digital connector, MD deck, DAT deck, etc.

Receiver (Amplifier)

Required cords

Audio connecting cord (not supplied) (1)

White (L) Red (R)

S video cord (supplied) (1)

When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

If you have a digital component such as a receiver (amplifier) with a digital connector, DAT or MD, connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied).

Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1)

Coaxial digital (75 Ω) connecting cord (not supplied) (1)

White (L) Red (R)

Setups for the player

Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on the components to be connected. Use the setup display to change the various settings. For details on using the setup display, see page 50.

• To listen to the sound through speakers connected

to a receiver (amplifier) which has a digital connector and lacks a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio decoder, or to output the sound to a digital component such as a DAT or MD deck

Set the “AUDIO SETUP” items in the setup display (page 62) as shown in the illustration below. These are the default settings.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO FILTER DOWNMIX DIGITAL OUT:

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

To set, press , then . To quit, press .

DISPLAY

DOLBY SURROUND

ENTER

OFF

STANDARD

SHARP

D-PCM

PCM

OFF

48kHz/16bit

Set the items as shown

Getting Started

Notes

• You cannot enjoy a picture with an S video signal if your TV does not conform to the S video signal. When your TV does not have an S VIDEO input, connect the component via the VIDEO INPUT connector using the audio/video connecting cord (supplied) instead of the S video cord. For details, see page 11. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV.

• You cannot make digital audio recordings of discs recorded in multi-channel surround format directly using an MD deck or DAT deck.

• SACD audio signals are not output from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connectors.

When you have made the connections using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord, do not set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS” to “ON,” “MPEG” to “MPEG” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/24bit.” If you do, a loud noise will suddenly come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Note

When you output the signals which do not reproduce the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector, set “DOWNMIX” to “NORMAL” in “AUDIO SETUP” in the setup display (page 62).

5.1 Channel Surround Hookups

Getting Started

With DVDs which contain DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound, you can enjoy the surround sound while producing the effect of being in a movie theater or a concert hall using a digital component with a built-in DTS, MPEG audio or Dolby Digital decoder (not supplied). The player outputs the surround sound signals from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors. Using a receiver (amplifier) having the OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector and 6 speakers, you can enjoy even greater real audio presence in the comfort of your own home.

Required cords

Optical digital connecting cord* (not supplied) (1)

Coaxial digital (75 Ω) connecting cord* (not supplied) (1)

S video cord (supplied) (1)

* Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or

COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied). You do not need to connect both of these cords. See the figure on the next page.

Notes

• Do not connect the mains lead to a mains or press the POWER switch before completing all connections.

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

• The cord connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks. A loose connection may cause hum and noise.

• SACD audio signals are not output from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connectors.

Setups for the player

• When you connect an audio component with a builtin Dolby Digital decoder A

Set “DIGITAL OUT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” and then set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” in the setup display. (page 62, 63)

• When you connect an audio component with a builtin MPEG audio decoder B

Set “DIGITAL OUT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” and then set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in the setup display. (page 62, 63)

• When you connect an audio component with a builtin DTS decoder C

Set “DIGITAL OUT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” and then set “DTS” to “ON” in the setup display. (page 62,

63)

• When you connect an audio component that accept the 96kHz/24bit audio signal D

Set “DIGITAL OUT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” and then set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/24bit” in the setup display. (page 62, 63)

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO FILTER DOWNMIX DIGITAL OUT:

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

To set, press , then . To quit, press .

Notes

• When you do not connect an audio component with a

built-in Dolby Digital decoder, do not set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL.”

• When you do not connect an audio component with a

built-in DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “ON.”

• When you do not connect an audio component with a

built-in MPEG audio decoder, do not set “MPEG” to “MPEG.”

• When you do not connect an audio component that cannot

accept the 96kHz/24bit audio signal, do not set “48kHz/ 96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/24bit.”

DISPLAY

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL

ENTER

OFF

STANDARD

SHARP

MPEG

96kHz/24bit

To S VIDEO OUT

To S VIDEO input

S VIDEO IN

Getting Started

SACD/DVD player

212

VIDEO

OUT

To optical digital input

AV Receiver (Amplifier) with a built-in DTS decoder, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio decoder

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB/CBPR/C

SCAN SELECT

S VIDEO

OUT

To DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

Take off the cap.

To coaxial digital input

DIGITAL

TV/LD IN AC-3 RF

DVD IN

COAX

DVD IN OPT

TV/LD IN OPT

CD IN OPT

MD/DAT IN OPT

MD/DAT OUT OPT

SIGNAL GND

PHONO

TV/LD

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

TUNER

VIDEO 2

DVD

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIOINAUDIO

AUDIO

OUT

REC OUT

MD/DAT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

SELECTABLE INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE

VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

REC OUT

TAPE

To DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

S-LINK

MONITOR

CTRL A1

5.1 INPUT

FRONT REAR

FRONTB REARA

CENTER

WOOFER

SPEAKERS

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

RLR LRL

PRE OUT

FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER

To an AC outlet

AC OUTLET

CENTER

–

Center speaker

Front speaker (R)

INPUT

Front speaker (L)

Subwoofer

(Active type)

Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L)

: Signal flow

Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

To set, press , then .

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

AUDIO FOLLOW

ENTER

To quit, press .

DISPLAY

Getting Started

You can select the language for the setup display, the Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. The default setting is “ENGLISH.”

1 When the player is in stop mode, press DISPLAY

and select “SETUP” using M/m.

The on-screen menu items are different depending on whether there is a disc in the player or not.

DISPLAY

3 Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” using M/m, and then

press ENTER.

ENTER

4 Select “OSD” using M/m, then press , or ENTER.

</M/m/,

The languages you can select are displayed.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH

ENGLISH CHINESE 1 CHINESE 2

)

Selected item

1 2 ( 1 1 8 ( 3 4 C

SETUP Select:

)

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

ENTER

2 Press ENTER.

The setup display appears on the TV screen.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

To set, press , then . To quit, press .

DISPLAY

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

AUDIO FOLLOW

ENTER

STOP DVD

To set, press , then . To quit, press .

DISPLAY

ENTER

5 Select the desired language using M/m, then press

ENTER.

6 Press DISPLAY.

The setup display disappears.

7 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn off the on-screen

menu.

To return to the previous screen

Press ORETURN.

To quit while making a selection

Press DISPLAY.

Note

The languages you can select are the ones displayed in step 4. For details, see page 53.

Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)

The player beeps when the following operations are performed. The default setting of the Sound Feedback function is set to off.

Operation Operation sound

Power is turned on One beep Power is turned off Two beeps

H is pressed One beep X is pressed Two beeps

Playback is stopped One long beep Operation is not possible Three beeps

POWER

Getting Started

?/1

1 Press POWER on the player, then press ? /1 on the

remote.

The power indicator lights up in green. When there is a disc in the player, press A and remove the disc. Then press A again to close the disc tray.

2 Press and hold S on the player for more than two

seconds.

You will hear one beep and the Sound Feedback function is turned on.

To turn off the Sound Feedback Function

When there is no disc in the player, press and hold S on the player for more than two seconds. You will hear two beeps and the Sound Feedback function is turned off.

Playing Discs

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

Playing Discs

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

Power indicator

POWER

@/1

1 Turn on your TV.

Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this player.

When using a receiver (amplifier)

Turn on the receiver (amplifier) and select the appropriate position so that you can listen to the sound from this player.

2 Press POWER to turn on the player.

The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red.

3 Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc

tray.

The player automatically turns on and the power indicator lights up in green.

With the playback side facing down

4 Press H.

The disc tray closes and the player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the receiver (amplifier).

After following Step 4

xWhen playing a DVD

A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the TV screen (see page 24).

xWhen playing a VIDEO CD

Depending on the VIDEO CD, a menu may appear on the TV screen. You can play the disc interactively by following the instructions on the menu. (PBC Playback, see page 25.)

To turn on the player

Press POWER on the player. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. Then press @/1 on the remote. The player turns on and the power indicator lights up in green. In standby mode, the player also turns on by pressing A on the player or by pressing H.

To turn off the player

Press @/1 on the remote. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. To disconnect the power of the player, press POWER on the player.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors even if “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is set to “OFF” in the setup display, and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.

• Set the sound to “STEREO” when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD. (See “Changing the Sound” on page 35.) If you set the sound to “1/L” or “2/R”, no sound will come from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.

• If you play a CD with a DTS sound track, a loud noise may come out from the AUDIO OUT connectors, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD

The signals of the DTS sound tracks are output from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors only. No sound will be output from the AUDIO OUT connectors.

• If the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” in “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” in the setup display. Otherwise, when you play the DTS sound track, a loud noise will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

• When you set “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “OFF”, no sound will come out from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors even if you play DTS sound tracks on DVDs.

Notes

• If you leave the player or the remote in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, the screen saver image appears automatically. It will also appear if you play back a CD for more than 15 minutes. To make the screen saver image go away, press H. (If you want to set the screen saver function to off, see page 56.)

• If you do not operate the player or the remote for more than 30 minutes when a disc is not being played, the player automatically enters the standby mode. (Auto Power Off function)

• While playing a disc, do not turn off the player by pressing POWER. Doing so may cancel the settings of the menu. When you turn off the player, press x first to stop playback and then press @/1 on the remote. After the power indicator lights up in red and the player enters standby mode, press POWER on the player.

Playing Discs

Achieving high quality sound reproduction

The following settings enable you to play audio CDs, 96 kHz DVDs, and SACDs at the highest possible sound quality.

Playing Discs

VIDEO OFF indicator SACD indicator

DIGITAL OFF indicator

When playing SACDs

When you are playing an SACD, the SACD indicator on the player lights up. In order to select one of the layers on a hybrid SACD (page 6), stop the player and press the SACD/CD button on the remote. The SACD indicator on the player turns off when a CD layer is played.

Notes

• When DIGITAL OUT is set to OFF in AUDIO SETUP, you cannot turn the digital audio output back on using the AUDIO DIRECT button.

• SACD signals are not output from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connectors.

AUDIO DIRECT

VIDEO ON/OFF

SACD/CD

By pressing AUDIO DIRECT on the player when it is stopped, the video and digital audio output can be switched on or off. When the playback audio signal is set to be output from the digital connectors, this button will cut the video signal. By setting the digital audio signal to off, this button reduces the effect of the video and digital circuitry on the audio signal. When no video signal is output from the player, the VIDEO OFF indicator lights up, and when the digital audio or video signal is cut, the DIGITAL OFF indicator lights up.

By pressing the VIDEO ON/OFF button on the remote when the player is stopped, the video output can be switched on or off. When the video output is set to off, the effect of the digital and analog video circuitry on the audio signal is cut to a minimum. When no video signal output from the player, the VIDEO OFF indicator lights up on the player.

Playing at Various Speeds/ Frame by Frame

Additional operations

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Stop

Pause

Resume play after pause

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

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

Stop play and remove the disc

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Operation

Press x

Press X

Press X or H

Press >

Press .

Press Z

LIGHT

x X

Using the click shuttle and the JOG button/indicator, you can play back a DVD/SACD/CD/VIDEO CD at various speeds or frame by frame. Each time you press JOG, it changes between shuttle mode and jog mode.

Playing Discs

JOG

Click shuttle

To change the playback speed (Shuttle mode)

Turn the click shuttle. The playback speed changes depending on the turning direction and angle as follows:

When you play back a DVD

During playback

FF2M Fast forward (about 30 times the normal speed)

FF1M Fast forward (about 10 times the normal speed)

×2B (about twice the normal speed)

PLAYN (normal speed)

×2b (about twice the normal speed)

FR1m Fast rewind (about 10 times the normal speed)

FR2m Fast rewind (about 30 times the normal speed)

If you turn the click shuttle quickly, the playback speed goes to FF2M or FR2m at once.

You can play discs in various modes such as Program Play using the on-screen menu (Control Menu). For Control Menu operations, see page 28.

To light up the buttons on the remote

When you press LIGHT on the remote, H, x, X and DISPLAY light up. If you do not press any buttons for a short while, the buttons will automatically turn off. Note, however, that using the LIGHT function will shorten the battery life of the remote.

During pause

SLOW1 Slow (playback direction)

SLOW2 Slow

(playback direction – slower than “SLOW1 ”)

PAUSEX Pause

SLOW2 Slow

(opposite direction – slower than “SLOW1 ”)

SLOW1 Slow (opposite direction)

Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame

When you play back a SACD/CD/VIDEO CD

During playback

FF2M Fast forward (faster than “FF1M”)

FF1M Fast forward

Playing Discs

×2B (about twice the normal speed)*

PLAYN (normal speed)

FR1m Fast rewind

FR2m Fast rewind(faster than “FR1m”)

* SACD/CD Only

If you turn the click shuttle quickly, the playback speed goes to FF2M or FR2m at once.

During pause (VIDEO CD only)

SLOW1 Slow (playback direction)

SLOW2 Slow

PAUSEX Pause

(playback direction – slower than “SLOW1 ”)

To play the disc frame by frame (Jog mode)

1 Press JOG.

JOG lights up during jog mode.

2 Turn the click shuttle.

Depending on the turning speed, playback goes to frame-by-frame playback in the direction that the click shuttle is turned. If you turn the click shuttle at a constant speed for a while, the playback speed goes to slow or normal.

To return to Continuous Play

Press H.

Notes

• The JOG indicator shows the mode of the corresponding click shuttle.

• If you don‘t operate the click shuttle for about 20 seconds after pressing JOG, the click shuttle returns to shuttle mode.

To return to continuous play

Press H.

zTo search for a picture using the remote

Keep pressing or on the remote. The playback speed is the same as FR1m or FF1M when using the click shuttle.

Notes

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

• Depending on the player, the playback speed may appear differently (for example, “FF1M”or “1M“).

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

The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc, and when “RESUME” appears on the front panel display, you can resume playback from that point. As long as you do not open the disc tray, Resume Play will work even if the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the remote.

Notes

• Resume Play may not be available on some DVDs.

• Resume Play is not available in Shuffle or Program Play mode.

• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may resume playback from a different point.

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: – you open the disc tray – you turn the power off by pressing POWER on the player – you change the play mode – you start playback after selecting a title, chapter or track – you change the settings in the setup display

Playing Discs

1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.

“RESUME” appears on the front panel display and “Disc will restart from current point. To start from beginning, press [STOP] again.” appears on the TV screen. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available.

2 Press H.

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

zTo play from the beginning of the disc

When the playing time appears on the front panel display before you start playing, press x to reset the playing time, then press H.

Using the DVD’s Menu

Some DVDs have a title menu or a DVD menu that is provided with DVDs only.

Using the title menu

Playing Discs

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the title menu.

1 Press TITLE.

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

2 Press </M/m/, to select the title you want to

play.

Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons to select the title.

TITLE

Using the DVD menu

Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using a menu. When you play these DVDs, you can select the language for the subtitles, the language for the sound, etc., using the DVD menu.

DVD MENU

ENTER

</M/m/,

ENTER

</M/m/,

1 Press DVD MENU.

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

2 Press </M/m/, to select the item you want to

change.

Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons to select the item.

3 To change other items, repeat Step 2.

4 Press ENTER.

3 Press ENTER.

The player starts playing the selected title.

Notes

• On some DVDs, you may not be able to select the title.

• On some DVDs, a “title menu” may simply be called a “menu” or “title ” in the instructions supplied with the disc. “Press ENTER.” may also be expressed as “Press SELECT.”

zIf you want to select the language for the DVD menu

Change the setting using “DVD MENU” in “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the setup display. For details, see page 53.

Note

Depending on the DVD, a “DVD menu” may simply be called a “menu” in the instructions supplied with the disc.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback)

When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC (Play Back Control) functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. On this player, you can use the number buttons, ENTER, ., >, M/m and ORETURN during PBC Playback.

Number buttons

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ORETURN

ENTER

M/m

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions by

following Steps 1 to 4 in “Playing Discs” on page

18.

To go back to the menu

Press ORETURN, ., or >.

zTo cancel PBC playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions

and play the disc in continuous play mode

There are two ways.

• Before you start playing, select the track you want using . or >, then press ENTER or H.

• Before you start playing, select the track number using the number buttons on the remote, then press ENTER or H. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H.

Note

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

• The PBC functions of Super VCDs do not work with this player. Super VCDs are played in continuous play mode only. (If your player has the remote RMT-D122O, SuperVCDs cannot be played.)

Playing Discs

2 Select the item number you want.

Press M/m to select the item number. You can also select the item number with the number buttons on the remote.

3 Press ENTER.

4 Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive

operations.

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

Using the Front Panel Display

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You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of titles or tracks or remaining time, using the front panel display. This display can be turned on or off using the FL ON/OFF button.

Playing Discs

Turning the front panel display on or off

You can turn the front panel display on or off using the remote. Each time you press the FL ON/OFF button, the display turns on and off. When the display is off, the FL OFF indicator on the player lights up.

Checking the remaining time

Press TIME/TEXT.

Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing the disc, the display changes as shown in the following chart.

FL ON/OFF

TIME/TEXT

Playing time and number of the current chapter

1 2 22300

Remaining time of the current chapter

1 2 13200

Playing time and number of the current title

Press TIME/TEXT

1 03241

Remaining time of the current title

Press TIME/TEXT

15361

zYou can adjust the brightness of the front panel display

You can adjust the brightness of the front panel display or set it to turn off automatically by selecting “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP.”

Note

The FL ON/OFF button does not work when “DIMMER” is set to “OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP.”

When playing back a DVD

Displaying information while playing the disc

Lights up when the text or disc memo is stored.

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC or PAL format

Disc type

Lights up when “PLAYBACK MEMORY” is set to “ON” in the “CUSTOM SETUP” display.

12 22300

Press TIME/TEXT

Text or Disc Memo

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Press TIME/TEXT

Notes

• On some DVDs, the chapter number or time may not appear or you may not be able to change the front panel display.

• During Shuffle Play or Program Play, the playing time of the title and the remaining time of the title are not displayed.

audio format

Current play mode

Lights up when you can change the angle

Current title number

Current chapter number

Playing timeCurrent

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