Sony DVP-CX875P User manual

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Operating Instructions
© 2002 Sony Corporation
DVP-CX875P
CD/DVD
Player

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WARNING
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.
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,donotattempttodisassemble
the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons. This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
The following caution label is
located on the laser protective
housing inside the enclosure.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCHWIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
For customers in the
U.S.A.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealerregarding thisproduct.
Model No. DVP-CX875P
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change
or modifications not expressly
approvedin thismanualcould void
your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC
Rules.These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be
determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation
between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment intoan
outlet on a circuit different
from that to which thereceiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this
Sony CD/DVD Player. Before
operating this player, please read
this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.

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Precautions
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 and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source as long as it is connected to
the wall outlet, even if the player itself has
been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the player
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
• Should the AC power cord need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified service
shop only.
On placement
• Placethe player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface
such as a rug that might block the
ventilation holes.
• Do not place the player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the player. Should this occur,
the player may not operate properly. In this
case, remove the disc and leave the player
turned on for about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the player, take out any
discs. If you don’t, the disc may be
damaged.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to
a section with very low level inputs or no
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be
damaged when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc. It may cause a malfunction.
On transporting the player
Before transporting the player, follow the
procedure below to return the internal
mechanisms to their original positions.
1Remove all the discs from the disc slots.
2Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the front
cover.
Make sure that “NO DISC” appears on
the front panel display.
3Wait for 10 seconds, then press ?/1to
turn off the player.
The player enters standby mode and the
power indicator lights up in red.
4Disconnect the AC power cord.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a
stillvideoimageoron-screendisplayimage
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 oftime you risk permanent
damage to your television screen.
Projection televisions are especially
susceptible to this.

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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Welcome!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes about the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Index to Parts and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Guide to the Control Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Simple Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 2: Preparing the Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 3: TV Hookups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 4: Playing a Disc (Easy Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hookups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hooking Up the Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Step 4: Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Inserting Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playing Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Playing Side B (Flip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan,
Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play/Multi-disc Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using the DVD’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Selecting and Playing an MP3 Audio Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
A-B Repeat Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Searching for and Managing Discs (Disc Explorer). . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Displaying the Disc Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Filing Discs in the Folder (File Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Labeling Discs and Folders (Edit Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Sorting Discs (Sort Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Searching for a Scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Checking the Play Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . . . . . . . . . 78
Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) 80
Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 89
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 98
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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About this Manual
• Instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the remote.Youcan also usethe
controls on the player if they have the same
or similar names as those on the remote.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for
DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, and DVD-RWs.
• The meaning of the icons used in this
manual is described below:
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO (International Standard
Organization)/MPEG which compresses audio
data.
This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are
trademarks.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed 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.
DVD VIDEOs labeled willalso play on
this player.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region
code indication may be labeled even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
area restrictions.
Icon Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-
RWs in video mode
Functions available for DVD-
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
FunctionsavailableforVIDEO
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
video CD format
Functions available for DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3* audio
tracks)
Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD format
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
(page 99)
DVD-RW
(page 99)
VIDEO CD
Music CD
ALL
DVP–XXXX
00V 00Hz
00W NO.
0-000-000-00
XRegion code

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Example of discs that the player
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded
in the following formats:
–music CD format
–video CD format
–MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*
Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs defined by ISO (International Standard
Organization).
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region
code.
• A discrecorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PALorSECAM (this player
conforms to the NTSC color system).
• 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.
Note
Some DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs
cannot be played on thisplayer due to the recording
quality or physical condition of the disc, or the
characteristics of the recording device. Also,
images in DVD-RW discs with CPRM* protection
may not be played if they contain a copy protection
signal. “Copyright lock” appears on the screen.
Formoreinformation,seetheoperatinginstructions
for the recording device.
Note that discs created in the Packet Write format
cannot be played.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects
copyright for images.
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 notbe available.
Also, refer to the instructions supplied with
the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents, 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.

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Notes about the Discs
• To keep thedisc clean,handle thedisc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heatsources suchas hotair ducts, orleave 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.
To ensure stable operation
• If the front cover automatically opens and
“C32” appears in the front panel display
(page 98), it may be because burrs remain
on the outer edge of the disc, particularly
CD discs. In order to ensure stable
operation, remove the burrs by rubbing the
edge of the disc with the side of a pen or
pencil. Check allofthe discsinthetwo slots
to the left and right of the center slot,
including the center slot.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner,commerciallyavailablecleaners,or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Burrs
Pen or pencil

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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
A[/1(on/standby) button/indicator (32)
Lights up in green when the power is on
and lights up in red when the player is in
standby mode.
B(remote sensor) (17)
CPICTURE MODE button (77)
DSURROUND button (72)
EFront cover (32)
FA EJECT button (33)
GOPEN/CLOSE button (32)
HH(play) button (33)
IX (pause) button (35)
JEASY PLAY button/indicator (19)
KLOAD button/indicator (52)
LFLIP button/indicator (36)
Mx(stop) button (35)
NJOG button/indicator (39)
OC/X/x/c/ENTER buttons (40)
PClick shuttle (38)
QMENU button (40)
RTOP MENU button (40)
SORETURN button (36)
TDISPLAY button (13)
UONE/ALL DISCS button (45)
VTIME/TEXT button (67)
WPROGRAM button (46)
XSHUFFLE button (48)
YREPEAT button (49)
Z.–/>+ (previous/next) dial(35)
wj DISC CHANGE button/indicator (32)
(33) (35) (54)
wk DIRECT SEARCH button/indicator
(35)
wl Front panel display (10)
e; EDIT button (58)
ea SORT button (61)
es FILE button (56)
ed FOLDER button (52)
ef KEYBOARD jack (60)

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Front panel display
When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (42)
When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
Playing time (68)
Disc type
Current audio signal (71)
Lights up when you can
change the angle (74)
Current play
mode (45)
Playing status
Current title and chapter (68)
Current disc
All discs mode (45)
Li
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ayer outputs
progressive signals (91)
Disc type
Playing time (68)
Playing status
Current play mode (45)
All discs mode (45)
Current disc
Current scene (68)
Lights up when the player outputs
progressive signals (91)
Playing time (68)
Disc type
Current track (CD,VIDEO CD)
or album (DATA CD) (68)
Lights up when
playingMP3audio
tracks (43)
Playing status Current disc
Current play mode (45)
All discs mode (45)
Lights up when the player outputs
progressive signals (91)
Current index (CD,VIDEO CD) or
track (DATA CD) (68)

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Rear panel
AAUDIO OUTPUT L/R 1/2 jacks (25)
(26) (27)
BDIGITAL OUTPUT(COAXIAL)jack
(26) (27) (28)
CDIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack
(26) (27) (28)
DCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT/
SCAN SELECT switch (91)
ECOMMAND MODE switch (17)
FS-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack (21)
GCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT (Y,
PB, PR) jacks (21)
HS VIDEO OUTPUT 1/2 jacks (21)
IVIDEO OUTPUT 1/2 jacks (21)

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Remote
ATV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch
(54)(85)
BZOPEN/CLOSE button (35)
CNumber buttons (40)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
DCLEAR button (46)
ESURROUND button (72)
FPICTURE MODE button (77)
GSUBTITLE button (75)
HAUDIO button (71)
IPICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
button (64)
JREPEAT button (49)
K./>PREV (previous) /NEXT
buttons (35)
Lc/CSEARCH/STEP
buttons (37)
MHPLAY button (33)
The Hbutton has a tactile dot.*
NXPAUSE button (35)
OC/X/x/cbuttons (40)
PDISPLAY/FILE button (13)(56)
QTOP MENU/EDIT button (40)(58)
R[/1(on/standby) button (32)
SVOL (volume) +/– buttons (85)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
TTV/VIDEO /DISC SKIP + button
(35)(85)
UENTER button (85)
VWIDE MODE/DISC SKIP – button
(35)(85)
WBOOKMARK button (65)
XPICTURE MEMORY button (55)(91)
YANGLE button (74)
ZTIME/TEXT button (67)
wj EASY PLAY button (19)
wk FLIP button (36)
wl FOLDER button (56)
e; REPLAY button (35)
ea m/MSCAN/SLOW
buttons (38)
es xSTOP button (35)
ed ENTER button (29)
ef ORETURN button (36) (42) (54)
eg MENU/SORT button (40) (43) (61)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
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Guide to the Control Menu Display
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD only)
m
ADVANCED display (DVD only, see page 69.)
m
Control Menu display off
zHint
You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting “OFF” under “ADVANCED” in the Control Menu (page
69).
Control Menu
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For
details, please refer to the pages in parentheses.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO
* Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album
number for DATA CDs.
**Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, MP3 audio track number for DATA CDs.
,
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
OFF
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
PLAY
Select: Cancel:
SUBTITLE ENTER RETURN
1 2 3
ALL
Currently playing chapter number**
Playing time
Total number of chapters**
Currently playing title number*
Options
Current setting
Total number of titles*
Playbackstatus (NPlayback,
XPause, xStop, etc.)
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
Operation
message
Selected item
Control
Menu items
Type of disc being
played back
Currently playing disc number
Selected folder
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List of Control Menu Items
Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
DISC (page 63)
Selects the disc to be played.
TITLE (page 63)/SCENE (page 63)/TRACK (page 63)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
CHAPTER (page 63)/INDEX (page 63)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
ALBUM (page 63)
Selects the album to be played.
TRACK (page 63)
Selects the track to be played.
INDEX (page 63)
Selects the index to be played.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 41)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited
PLAY LIST.
TIME/MEMO (page 63)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Use to input the time code when searching for a scene or music.
Displays the Disc Memo you entered in the edit mode of the Disc Explorer function.
TIME/TEXT (page 63)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Use to input the time code when searching for a scene or music.
Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD’s track name.
AUDIO (page 71)
Changes the audio setting.
SUBTITLE (page 75)
Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
ANGLE (page 74)
Changes the angle.
TVS (page 72)
Selects the surround functions.
ADVANCED (page 69)
Displays the information (bit rate or layer) of the disc currently playing.
PARENTAL CONTROL (page 80)
Set to prohibit playback on this player.

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zHint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except
“OFF.” (“TVS,” “PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “BNR,” “DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER” only). The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed. The
“CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” indicator lights up in green when any setting other than “STANDARD” is
selected.The “PICTURE NAVIGATION” indicator lights up in green when a bookmark of the disc is set in
the player’s memory.
SETUP (page 88)
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 settings.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust other various settings.
RESET
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.
ALL DISCS/ONE DISC (page 45)
Selects All Discs or One Disc mode.
PROGRAM (page 46)
Selects the disc, title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 48)
Plays the disc, title, chapter, or track in random order.
REPEAT (page 49)
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/
track/album repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 50)
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
BNR (page 76)
Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 77)
Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best
suits the program you are watching.
DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 78)
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.
PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 64)
Divides the screen into 9 subscreens to help you find the scene you want quickly.
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Simple Start Guide
Quick Overview
A quick overview presented in this guide will
giveyouenoughinformationto startusingthe
player for your enjoyment. To use the
surround sound features of this player, refer
to “Hookups” on page 21.
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 cord (pinplug ×3 ypinplug
×3) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

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Simple Start Guide
Step 2: Preparing the
Remote
You can control the player using the supplied
remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3and #ends on the batteries
to the markings inside the compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor on the player.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote
casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light
from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid
possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosion.
When you have more than one Sony DVD
player
If the supplied remote interferes with your
other Sony DVD player, set the command
mode for this player and the supplied remote
to one that differs from the other Sony DVD
player.
The default command mode setting for this
player and the supplied remote is DVD1.
1Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on
the remote to select the command mode
(DVD 1, DVD 2, or DVD 3) so that the
setting for the remote differs from the
other DVD players.
For example, if other DVD players
respond to the default command mode
setting for the supplied remote (DVD 1),
set the remote to DVD 2 or DVD 3.
2Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on
the rear of the player so it matches that of
the supplied remote.

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Step 3: TV Hookups
Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in the order (1~3) shown below.
Be sure to connect the power cord last.
To change the aspect ratio for the
connected TV
Depending on the disc and the TV type
(standard 4:3 screen TV or wide screen TV),
the image may not fit the TV screen.
If this happens, change the aspect ratio (page
90).
When connecting to a TV that accepts
progressive (480p) format signal
You need to use the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUTPUT jacks to view progressive signals.
Hook up your TV using pattern Con page
21, and then run Quick Setup on page 29.
zHint
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the
VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the player to the TV’s
videoinput jack, andconnecttheAUDIOOUTPUT
L/R 1/2 jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.
1Audio/video
cord (supplied)
2Power source
CD/DVD Player
to video input
to audio input
TV
to VIDEO
OUTPUT
1 or 2
to AUDIO OUTPUT
L/R 1 or 2
3Power source
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Simple Start Guide
Step 4: Playing a Disc (Easy Play)
Aside from the slots with a capacity for 300 discs, this player has an EASY PLAY slot for
immediate playing.
The EASY PLAY disc is numbered 301. When you use the Program Play or the Disc Explorer
function, or Search for a disc by slot number, enter the disc in the EASY PLAY slot as disc
number 301.
1Turn on the TV.
2Press [/1.
3Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
4Press EASY PLAY.
The EASY PLAY indicator lights up and
the EASY PLAY slot comes to the
loading position. Then, the front cover
opens.
5Insert the disc.
6Press EASY PLAY again.
The front cover closes and the EASY
PLAY disc starts. “EZ” appears in the
front panel display.
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 and play the
DVD VIDEO (page 40) or VIDEO CD disc
(page 42).
To stop playing
Press x.
With the playback side facing left
Front cover
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To remove the disc
1Press OPEN/CLOSE.
The front cover opens.
2Press EASY PLAY.
The EASY PLAY slot comes to the
loading position.
3Press AEJECT.
The loading guide rises so that you can
remove the disc easily.
4Remove the disc.
To turn off the player
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode
and the power indicator lights up in red.
zHints
• To play discs in the other slots, see “Inserting
Discs” on page 32 and “Playing Discs” on
page 33.
• If you use aSony 8cm CD adaptor(notsupplied),
you can play 8cm (3-inch) CDs with the EASY
PLAY slot.
Note
Do not insert an empty 8 cm (3-inch) CDadaptor. It
may damage the player.