Sony Ericsson DVP-NS708H User Manual

CD/DVD
Player

Operating Instructions

3-283-151-11(1)

DVP-NS708H

© 2008 Sony Corporation

WARNING

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

This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.

CAUTION

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

Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland

A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment
for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug
supplied need to be replaced, a
5AMP fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with

or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse
cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse.
Never use the plug without the fuse
cover. If you should lose the fuse
cover, please contact your nearest
Sony service station.

Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (applicable
in the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the
environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more
detailed information about
recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you
purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on
the packaging indicates that the
battery provided with this product
shall not be treated as household
waste. By ensuring these batteries
are disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment
and human health which could
otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of the
battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve
natural resources.

In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity
reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated
battery, this battery should be
replaced by qualified service staff
only.
To ensure that the battery will be
treated properly, hand over the
product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view
the section on how to remove the
battery from the product safely.
Hand the battery over to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information
about recycling of this product or
battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.

The manufacturer of this product is
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075
Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and
product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to
the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 220 – 240
V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the
unit’s operating voltage is
identical with your local power
supply.

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

Installing

• 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.

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Notes About the
Discs

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

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

• After playing, store the disc in its
case.

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

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

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

Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

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

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

On placement

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

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

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

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

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

On operation

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

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

On adjusting volume

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

On cleaning

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

On cleaning discs, disc/lens
cleaners

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

On replacement of parts

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

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

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Table of Contents

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

Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Guide to the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About the CONTROL FOR HDMI functions for ‘BRAVIA Sync’

(for HDMI connections only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 5: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Step 6: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Adjusting the Playback Picture

Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (AV SYNC) . . . . . . . . 35

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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

Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Enjoying DivX® Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

About DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Playing DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 56

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

HDMI Settings (HDMI SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the di splay) . . . . 68

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Parental Control Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

About This Manual

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

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

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

Icons Meaning

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

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

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

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

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing

*1

MP3

audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs
DL/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL containing MP3
files, and DivX

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

Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data.

®

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

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

*2*3

video files)

*2*3

video files)

*1

audio tracks, JPEG image

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This Player Can Play the
Following Discs

Format of discs

Commercial DVD

DVD-RW/-R

DVD+RW/+R/
+R DL

Example of discs that the player
cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

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

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.

• Data part of CD-Extras.

• DVD Audio discs.

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.

• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3
audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX
video files.

•BDs.

• HD DVDs.

• Discs recorded with an AVCHD­compatible DVD video camera.

VIDEO CD/
Music CD

CD-RW/-R

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,”
and “CD” logos are trademarks.

Note about CDs/DVDs

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD­RWs recorded in the following formats:
–music CD format
–video CD format
–MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and

DivX video files of format conforming to
ISO 9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended
format, Joliet

–KODAK Picture CD format

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardiz at io n) .

The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL recorded
in the following formats:
–MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and

DivX video files of format conforming to
UDF (Universal Disk Format).

Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:

• A commercial DVD with a different region
code.

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

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

Region code

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

Commercial DVDs labelled will also
play on this player.

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

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

X

0-000-000-00

ALL

Region code

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Notes

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

Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL,
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to
the recording quality or physical con d ition of th e
disc, or the characteristics of th e recording devi ce
and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for th e recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL,
even if they have been correctly fina liz e d. In th is
case, view the disc by normal playback. Also
some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet
Write format cannot be played.

• Music discs encoded with copyright protection

technologies

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

• For player that cannot play images that

contain a copy protection only

Images in DVD-VR mode with CPRM*
protection may not be played if they contain a
copy protection signal, “Co pyri ght lo ck” app ears
on the screen.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable

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

• Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side .
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Copyrights

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

Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs

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

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Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

HDMI

A [/1 (on/standby) button (24)
B Disc tray (24)
C Front panel display (9)
D (remote sensor) (20)
E HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface) indicator (16, 62, 63)
Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is
correctly connected to a HDCP (High­bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
compliant device with HDMI or DVI
(Digital Visual Interface) input.

Rear panel

L

CENTER

A HDMI OUT (High-Definition

Multimedia Interface out) jack (15)

B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (18)
C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (18)

F Z (open/close) button (24)
G N (play) button (24)
H x (stop) button (25)

* This DVD pla ye r in corporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

“HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-D efinition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.”

D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (15)
E LINE (RGB) - TV jack (15)
F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(15)

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Front panel display

When playing back a DVD

Playing status

Current title/chapter or playing time (27)

Lights up during
Repeat Play (31)

Lights up when you can change the angle (25)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (27)

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (32)

Current scene or playing time (27)

When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio/DivX video), DATA DVD (MP3 audio/DivX
video), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Playing status

Lights up during
Repeat Play (31)

* When playing DivX video files, the current track is not displayed.

Current track* (27)

Playing time (27)

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Remote

I ./> (previous/next) buttons (25)
J m/M (scan/slow) buttons

(39)

K ZOOM button (25, 48)
L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons

(25)

M (audio) button (43)
N (subtitle) button (25, 49)
O [/1 (on/standby) button (24)
P 2 (volume) +/– buttons (21)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

Q t (TV/video) button (21)
R PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

button (42, 48)

S TIME/TEXT button (27)
T MENU button (26)
U ENTER button (22)
V DISPLAY button (11)
W H (play) button (24)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

X x (stop) button (25)
Y X (pause) button (25)
Z SUR (surround) button (45)

wj (angle) button (25)

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (21)
B Z (open/close) button (25)
C Number buttons (27)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (30)
E TOP MENU button (26)
F C/X/x/c buttons (25)
G O RETURN (return) button (26)
H / (replay/step/advance/

step) buttons (25, 40)

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* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)

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

Control Menu display 1

,

Control Menu display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.

m

Control Menu display 2 (appears for cert ai n di scs only)

m

Control Menu display off

Control Menu items

1 2 ( 2 7
1 8 ( 3 4
T

Selected item

Function name of
selected Control
Menu item

Operation message

*1Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

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

*2Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs,

MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file
number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX
video file number for DATA CDs/DATA

DVDs.
*3Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”
*4Displays the date for JPEG files.

PROGRAM

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF
OFF
SET
ON

Currently playing chapter number*
Currently playing title number*
Total number of titles*

Total number of chapters*

)
)

ENTER DISPLAY

Quit:

1

PLAY
DVD VIDEO

1

2

2

Playback status
(N Playback,

X Pause,
x Stop, etc.)

Type of disc
being played*

Playing time*
Current setting

Options

3

4

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

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List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function

TITLE/SCENE/TRACK

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

CHAPTER/INDEX

Selects the chapter or index to be
played.

TRACK

Selects the track to be played.

TIME/TEXT

Checks the elapsed time and the
remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and
music searching.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST

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

PROGRAM

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

SHUFFLE

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

REPEAT

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

A-B REPEAT

Specifies the parts you want to play
repeatedly.

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE

Adjusts the video signal from the
player. You can select the picture
quality that best suits the programme
you are watching.

SHARPNESS

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

AV SYNC

Adjust the delay between the picture
and sound.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Set to prohibit playback on this
player.

SETUP

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

ALBUM

Selects the album that contains MP3
audio track and JPEG image file to
be played.

FILE

Selects the JPEG image file to be
played.

ALBUM

Selects the album that contains DivX
video file to be played.

FILE

Selects the DivX video file to be
played.

DATE

Displays the date the picture was
taken by a digital camera.

INTERVAL

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

EFFECT

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

MODE (MP3, JPEG)

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

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green

t

except “OFF” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,”
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS”
only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator
lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST”
(default setting). The “CUSTOM PICTURE
MODE” indicator lights up in green when any
setting other than “STANDARD” is selected. The
“AV SYNC” indicator lights up in green when set
to more than 0 ms.

when you select any item

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Guide to the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ Display

You can control the player by selecting the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote or TV’s
option menu.

‘BRAVIA Sync’ display

The ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display will show different items depending on the disc type.
Example: ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display when playing a DVD VIDEO.

Select an item using C/X/x/c and then press
ENTER.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

Displays MENU and TOP MENU.

◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode

Displays ., >, and chapter number.

◆ When playing a CD, VIDEO CD, or Super
VCD (without PBC)

Displays ., >, and track number.

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
(with PBC) (page 27)

Displays ., >, and scene number.
When the disc’s menu appears, you can select
an item by pressing X/x.

◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD

Displays MENU and PICTURE NAVI.

To turn off the display

Press RETURN or SYNC MENU button on
the TV’s remote.

z Hint

You can also control these func tions on the player’s
remote.

Notes

• The items in the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ disp lay have the
same functions as the player’s remote buttons
(page 10).

• You can only use this function if your TV
supports the ‘BRAVIA Sync’.

• For more details of ‘BRAVIA Sync’, please refer
to the operation instructions sup plied with the TV.

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Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

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

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

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

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

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/Video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

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Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords

Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier
(receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through D, according to the input
jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component.
In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or
monitor, you must use pattern C. Select pattern B when connecting to a TV, projector, or audio
component equipped with HDMI input.

Hookups

INPUT

A

TV, projector, or
audio component

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

to HDMI OUT

B

HDMI IN

TV, projector, or
audio component

(yellow)

(green)

HDMI cord
(not supplied)

Audio/video cord
(supplied)

L

CENTER

(red)

(blue)

to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

(yellow)

to LINE
(RGB)-TV

CD/DVD player

SCART cord
(not supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(green)

(blue)

(red)

TV, projector, or
audio component

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

: Signal flow

C

Component video
cord (not supplied)

TV

INPUT

D

,continued

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Note

When connecting to a progressi ve TV, it is
recommended that you use only pattern C. If you
connect to your TV using both C and D, a special
control signal transmitted via the SCART cable
may cause the signal to be switched to the SCART
jack.

A Video input jack

You will enjoy standard quality images.

B HDMI/DVI input jack

Use a certified Sony HDMI cord to enjoy
high quality digital picture and sound through
the HDMI OUT jack.

When connecting to a Sony TV that is
compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI
function, see page 17.

To connect to a TV with DVI input

Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not
supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any
audio signals, so you have to use another
audio connection in addition to this
connection (page 18). Furthermore, you
cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI
jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI
jacks on PC displays).

C Component video input jacks

(Y, P

B/CB, PR/CR)

You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction
and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p
format signals, use this connection and set
“PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT
ONLY)” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “ON”
(page 58) to output progressive signals.

When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack

Follow the steps below. Improper handling
may damage the HDMI OUT jack and
the connector.

1 Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on

the back of the player and the HDMI
connector by checking their shapes.

Make sure the connector is not upside
down or tilted.

Connector is upside
down

Not straight

2 Insert the HDMI connector straight into

the HDMI OUT jack.

Do not bend or apply force to the HDMI
connector.

D SCART input jack

Be sure to make the connections firmly to
avoid hum and noise. When you connect
using the SCART cord, check that the TV
conforms to S video or RGB signals. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the
TV to be connected. Also, when you set
“LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB
(COMPONENT OFF)” under “SCREEN
SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 58), use
a SCART cord that conforms to each signal.

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen
TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit
your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio,
see page 57.

Notes

• Do not connect mor e t han on e typ e of vi de o co rd
between the player and your TV at the same time.

• Do not use connections B and D at the same
time.

• Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and
the player. If you pass the player signals via the
VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the
TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video
input jack, connect the player to this jack.

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VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect
directly

• When you connect the player to your TV via the
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the
player automatically when you start playback. In
this case, press t (TV/video) on the remote to
return the input to the TV.

• If you set “LINE” in SCREEN SETUP to “RGB
(COMPONENT OFF)” (page 58), the player
outputs no component video signals.

• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when
moving the player.

• Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet
wall, if you place the player on the cabinet with
the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the
HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cord.

• When connecting or disconnecting, do not screw
in or rotate the HDMI connector.

TV

When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC
colour system, the player outputs the video
signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC
colour system and the picture may not
appear on the PAL colour system
televisions. In this case, open the tray and
remove the disc.

To prepare for the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ features

Set “CONTROL FOR HDMI” to “ON” in
“HDMI SETUP” (page 63). For details on
TV setting, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the TV.

Note

Depending on the connected component, the
CONTROL FOR HDMI function may not work.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
component.

Hookups

About the CONTROL FOR HDMI
functions for ‘BRAVIA Sync’
(for HDMI connections only)

By connecting to Sony components that are
compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI
function with an HDMI cord (not supplied),
you can enjoy the following features:

• One-Touch Play (page 24)

• System-Power Off
When you turn the TV off by using the [/1
button on the TV’s remote, the components
compatible with CONTROL FOR HDMI
function turn off automatically.

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Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select one of the following patterns A or B according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen
to sound.

(red)

(white)

(yellow)*

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT

HDMI cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Audio/video cord
(supplied)

L

CENTER

or

to coaxial/HDMI
digital input

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

TV, projector, or
audio component

CD/DVD player

Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)

[Speakers]

INPUT

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

Rear (R)

A

B

Front (L)

Audio component

Front (R)

with a decoder

Centre

Subwoofer

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 15).

z Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

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A Audio L/R input jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or audio
component’s two speakers for sound.

B Digital audio input jack

If your audio component has a Dolby*1
Digital, DTS*
a digital input jack, use this connection. You
can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS
(5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround
effect.
If you connect to a Sony audio component
that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR
HDMI function, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the audio
component.

*1

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*2

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #:
5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are
registered trademarks and the DTS logos and
Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996­2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

2

, or MPEG audio decoder and

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, be sure
to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY
DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup
(page 22). If your audio component has an MPEG
audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG”
in Audio Setup (page 61). Otherwise, no sound or
a loud noise will come from you r speakers.

• When you connect an audio component that
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“96kHz/24bit” (page 61).

• The TVS effects of this player cannot be used
with this connection.

• When you connect the player to an audio
component using an HDMI cord, you will need to
do one of the following:

– Connect the audio component to the TV with the

HDMI cord.

– Connect the player to the TV with a video cord

other than HDMI cord (compone nt vi deo co rd or
audio/video cord).

• When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack,
carefully align the HDMI connector with the jack.
Do not bend and apply force to the HDMI cord.

Hookups

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Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead

Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.

Step 5: Preparing the Remote

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

Notes

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

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

• Do not expose the remo te se nsor to dire ct lig ht fr om t he sun or a l ighti ng ap paratu s. Do ing s o may caus e a
malfunction.

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

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Controlling Your TV with the
Supplied Remote

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

TV

Number
buttons

You can control your TV using the buttons
below.

By pressing You can

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

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

between the TV and other
input sources

Note

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

2 +/–

t

Controlling other TVs with the
remote

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

1 While holding down TV [/1, press the

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

2 Release TV [/1.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)
Aiwa 01 (default)
Grundig 11
Hitachi 24
JVC 33
LG 06
Loewe 06
Panasonic 17, 49
Philips 06, 08
Samsung 06, 71
Sanyo 25
Sharp 29
Thomson 43
Toshiba 38

Hookups

Notes

• When you replace t he batte ries of th e re mote, the
code number you have set may be reset to the
default setting. Set the approp riate code number
again.

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

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Step 6: Quick Setup

R

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 ..

ENTE

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 screen. If this
message does not appear, select
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control
Menu to run Quick Setup (page 56).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a

disc.

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

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH
ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

ITALIANO

ESPAÑOL

NEDERLANDS

DANSK

SVENSKA

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

6 Press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
PROGRESSIVE

(PROGRESSIVE)

MODE
4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)

:

16:9
16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

OFF

:

AUTO

FULL

7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

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

• 16:9 (page 57)

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
(page 57)

5 Press X/x to select a language.

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