Sony Dvp-f25 User manual

SERVICE MANUAL

CD/DVD PLAYER

SPECIFICATIONS

DVP-F25

RMT-D151A/D151E

US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

Argentina Model

Mexico Model

Hong Kong Model

Singapore Model

Australian Model

New Zealand Model

Photo : DVP-F25

RMT-D151E

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser

Signal format system:

PAL/NTSC

Audio characteristics

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM

96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD

VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz

(±0.5dB)/CD:2Hzto20kHz(±0.5 dB)

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

(AUDIO OUT L/R jacks only)

Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %

Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/CD:

99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

When you play PCM sound tracks with a

96 kHz sampling frequency, the output

signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

ack are converted to 48 kHz sampling

frequency.

Outputs

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load

impedance)

AUDIO OUT L/R: Phono jack/2 Vrms/

10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical

output jack/-18 dBm (wave length:

660 nm)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, CB, CR):

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/CB, CR:

0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

VIDEO OUT: Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/

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

0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms

General

Power requirements:

US,Canadian,Mexico model:

120V AC, 60 Hz

Other country model:

20 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 9W

Dimensions (approx.): 196 ×61 ×265 mm

(wid

(7 3/4× 2 1/2× 10 1/2in.)

th/height/depth) incl. projecting

parts

Mass (approx.): 1.8 kg (3 lb 14 oz.)

Operating temperature: 5°C to 35 °C

Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

See page 1-3.

Specifications and design are subject to

change without notice.

(except US/Canadian

model)

NTSC (US/Canadian

model)

(41 °F to 95 °F)

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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED LINE WITH

MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS

LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE

COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS

APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS

PUBLISHED BY SONY.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered

connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes

and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are

"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly

transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point

them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs

of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and

recommend their replacement.

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

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C

during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the

circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering

or unsoldering.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation

exposure.

WARNING!!

WHEN SERVICING, DO NOT APPROACHTHE LASER EXIT WITH

THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO

CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSERVE

FROM A DISTANCE OF MORETHAN 25 cm FROMTHE SURFACE

OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.

CAUTION:

The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye

hazard.

Unleaded solder

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-

free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.

(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with

the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

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

ordinary solder.

Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be

applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.

Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to

about 350°C.

Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the

heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

•Strong viscosity

Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than

ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such

as on IC pins, etc.

•Usable with ordinary solder

It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may

also be added to ordinary solder.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL

Precautions ············································································· 1-1

About this Manual ································································· 1-1

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

Notes about the Discs ··························································· 1-2

Index to Parts and Controls ···················································· 1-2

Guide to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar) ··························1-3

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

Quick Overview ····································································· 1-3

Step 1: Unpacking ································································· 1-3

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

Step 3: TV Hookups ······························································1-3

Step 4: Playing a Disc ···························································· 1-4

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

Hooking Up the Player ··························································1-4

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords ······································1-4

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords ····································· 1-5

Step 3: Attaching the Jack Cover and Stand ··························1-6

Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord ······································· 1-7

Step 5: Quick Setup ······························································· 1-7

Playing Discs ············································································· 1-7

Playing Discs ········································································· 1-7

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc

(Scan, Slow-motion Play) ··················································· 1-8

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the

Disc (Multi-disc Resume) ··················································· 1-8

Using the DVD’s Menu. ························································ 1-8

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) ··

1-9

Playing an MP3 Audio Track ················································· 1-9

Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play,

Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) ··········································· 1-9

Searching for a Scene ······························································ 1-11

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene

(Search mode) ··································································· 1-11

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

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

Sound Adjustments ·································································· 1-12

Changing the Sound ····························································· 1-12

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

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

Changing the Angles ···························································· 1-12

Displaying the Subtitles ······················································· 1-12

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) ·································· 1-13

Adjusting the Playback Picture

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

Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO

ENHANCER) ··································································· 1-13

Using Various Additional Functions ········································ 1-14

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) ················································· 1-14

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote ················· 1-15

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

Using the Setup Display ······················································ 1-15

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP) ···················································· 1-15

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) ······················· 1-16

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) ································· 1-16

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) ···························· 1-16

Additional Information ···························································· 1-17

Troubleshooting ··································································· 1-17

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the

display) ············································································· 1-17

Glossary ··············································································· 1-18

Language Code List ····························································· 1-18

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. UPPER CASE ASSEMBLY ············································ 2-2

2-2. LOWER CASE ································································ 2-2

2-3. CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY ··································· 2-2

2-4. COVER ············································································ 2-2

2-5. SW-377 BOARD, IF-96 BOARD ··································· 2-3

2-6. MECHANISM DECK ····················································· 2-3

2-7. CHUCKING ARM BLOCK ··········································· 2-3

2-8. MD-90 BOARD, LEVER ASSEMBLY ·························· 2-3

2-9. BASE (C) ASSEMBLY ··················································· 2-4

2-10. OPTICAL DEVICE ························································ 2-4

2-11. BU HOLDER, RACK (L) ··············································· 2-4

2-12. GATE ASSEMBLY, COVER (C) ···································· 2-4

2-13. ROLLER (SLIDER) ························································ 2-5

2-14. SLIDER (L), SLIDER (R)··············································· 2-5

2-15. IR-42 BOARD ·································································2-5

2-16. POWER BLOCK ····························································· 2-5

2-17. MB-106 BOARD ·····························································2-6

2-18. AV-68 BOARD ································································ 2-6

2-19. SLIDERS (L) AND (R) PHASE ADJUSTMENT ··········2-6

2-20. INTERNAL VIEWS ························································ 2-7

2-21. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ··································· 2-8

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM ···································· 3-1

3-2. RF/SERVO BLOCK DIAGRAM ···································· 3-3

3-3. SIGNAL PROCESSOR BLOCK DIAGRAM ················ 3-5

3-4. SYSTEM CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM ··················· 3-7

3-5. VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM ·········································· 3-9

3-6. AUDIO BLOCK DIAGRAM ········································ 3-11

3-7. INTERFACE CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM ··········· 3-13

3-8. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) ······························ 3-15

3-9. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) ······························ 3-17

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ································ 4-1

4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND

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

•MB-106 (DVD/CD, RF AMP, DIGITAL SERVO,

MOTOR DRIVE, SERVO, AV DECODER, SD RAM,

SYSTEM CONTROL, AUDIO ADC, PLL, POWER,

INTERFACE CONTROL)

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

•MB-106 (DVD/CD, RF AMP, DIGITAL SERVO) (1/8)

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

•MB-106 (MOTOR DRIVE) (2/8)

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

•MB-106 (SERVO) (3/8)

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

•MB-106 (AV DECODER) (4/8)

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

•MB-106 (SD RAM) (5/8)

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

•MB-106 (SYSTEM CONTROL) (6/8)

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

•MB-106 (INTERFACE CONTROL) (7/8), IR-42 (IR),

SW-377 (FUNCTION KEY), IF-96 (FRONT KEY)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ·························· 4-23

•MB-106 (POWER, AUDIO ADC, PLL) (8/8)

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

•AV-68 (AV OUT)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-27

•AV-68 (AV OUT)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-29

•MD-89 (FUNCTION SWITCH 1),

MD-90 (FUNCTION SWITCH), MD-91 (SWITCH)

PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ····················· 4-31

•MD-89 (FUNCTION SWITCH 1),

MD-90 (FUNCTION SWITCH), MD-91 (SWITCH)

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

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•POWER BLOCK (ZSSR216GA/ZSSR216HA)

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

•POWER BLOCK (ZSSR216GA/ZSSR216HA)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-37

•IR-42 (IR), SW-377 (FUNCTION KEY),

IF-96 (FRONT KEY)

PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ····················· 4-39

5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. SYSTEM CONTROL PIN FUNCTION

(MB-106 BOARD IC104: MB91307RPFV-G-BND-E1) ·

5-1

6. TEST MODE

6-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ··········································· 6-1

6-2. STARTING TEST MODE ··············································· 6-1

6-3. SYSCON DIAGNOSIS ··················································· 6-1

6-4. DRIVE AUTO ADJUSTMENT ······································ 6-5

6-5. DRIVE MANUAL OPERATION ··································· 6-7

6-6. MECHA AGING ··························································· 6-11

6-7. EMERGENCY HISTORY ············································ 6-11

6-8. VERSION INFORMATION ········································· 6-11

6-9. VIDEO LEVEL ADJUSTMENT ·································· 6-11

6-10. IF CON SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ················· 6-12

7. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

7-1. POWER SUPPLY CHECK ············································· 7-1

7-2. ADJUSTMENT OF VIDEO SYSTEM ··························· 7-2

7-3.

ADJUSTMENT RELATED PARTS ARRANGEMENT ··

7-4

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

8-1. EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································ 8-1

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

8-1-2.MECHANISM DECK SECTION-1 ······························· 8-3

8-1-3.MECHANISM DECK SECTION-2 ······························· 8-4

8-1-4.MAIN CHASSIS SECTION ··········································· 8-5

8-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ·········································· 8-6

1-1

SECTION 1

GENERAL

DVP-F25

This section is extracted from

instruction manual. (3-077-370-41)

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.

On placement

• Place the player in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the

player.

• 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 the appliance in a confined

space, such as a bookcase or built-in

cabinet.

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.

• Do not insert a disc with non-standard shape

(e.g., card, heart) into the player. The disc

may not be ejected and cause a malfunction.

• 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 installing the player on the wall

If the player falls down, a serious injury or

damage may result. Observe the following

instructions to prevent the player from falling

down.

• Install the player on a wall strong enough to

hold the player using two proper screws for

the wall material and strength.

Install the player on a vertical and flat wall

where reinforcement is applied. If you are

not sure about the wall strength or screws,

contact a screw shop or installer.

• Install the player straight.

• Do not install the player at high position.

• Do not lean or hang on the player.

• Do not load anything on the player.

• Do not pull the connecting cords when the

player is on the wall.

• Be careful not to trip on the connecting

cords.

• When you operate the player, do not use

excessive force to operate the player, or

insert or remove the disc.

• When cleaning, do not put hand on the

player or use excessive force.

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.

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

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.

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.

•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

The “DVD VIDEO”logo is a trademark.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the

bottom of the unit and only will play DVD

VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with

identical region codes. This system is used to

protect copyrights.

DVDs labeled will also play on this

player.

If you try to play any other DVD, the message

“Playback prohibited by area limitations.”

will appear on the TV screen. Depending on

the DVD, no region code indication may be

labeled even though playing the DVD is

prohibited by area restrictions.

Example of discs that the player

cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

•All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/

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-RWs in VR mode

•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 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.

Note

Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs

(in video mode) cannot be played on this player due

to the recording quality or physical condition of the

disc, or the characteristics of the recording device.

Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been

correctly finalized. For more information, see the

operating instructions for the recording device.

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD

VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-

RWs in video mode

Functions available for VIDEO

CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in

video CD format

Functions available for DATA

CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/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

VIDEO CD

Music CD

ALL

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

00W

NO.

0-000-000-00

Region code

continued

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Note that discs created in the Packet Write format

cannot be played.

Note on playback operations of

DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and

VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by

software producers. Since this player plays

DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc

contents the software producers designed,

some playback features may not be available.

Also, refer to the instructions supplied with

the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright

protection technology that is protected by

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.

Notes about the Discs

•To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its

edge. Do not touch the surface.

•Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it

in a car parked in direct sunlight as the

temperature may rise considerably inside

the car.

•After pressing Aon the player to eject the

disc, do not leave the disc as it is. Remove it

completely from the player.

•After playing, store the disc in its case.

•If glue is present on the outer edge of the

disc, wipe the edge of the disc with the side

of a pen or pencil so that the glue is spread

evenly along the edge before inserting the

disc into the player. Be sure not to touch the

playback side of the disc when wiping the

edge.

•If burrs remain on the outer edge of the disc,

remove them by rubbing with the side of a

pen or pencil. If burrs are not removed,

discs may not load properly into the player,

or fragments of plastic adhering to the

playback side of the disc may cause

skipping in the sound.

•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.

Index to Parts and Controls

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

Front panel

ADisc slot (31)

BA(eject) button (32)

CN(playback) button (31)

D[/1(on/standby) button/indicator (31)

The indicator lights up in green when the

power is on and lights up in red when the

player is in standby mode.

E(remote sensor) (14)

Fx(stop) button (32)

GX (pause) button (32)

HScrew hole for the stand (27)

IDisc window (31)

J(remote sensor) (14)

KIllumination (65)

Lights up in blue when the power is on.

continued

Rear panel

ACOMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, CB,

CR) jacks (18)

BAUDIO OUT L/R jacks (22) (23) (24)

CVIDEO OUT jack (18)

DS VIDEO OUT jack (18)

EDIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (23)

(24) (25)

FCONTROL S IN jack (18)

To remove the jack cover

The player is sold with the jack cover

attached. Press both of the parts marked with

to remove the jack cover. You will find

the jacks and the power cord illustrated

above.

Jack cover

Remote

ATV [/1(on/standby) button (60)

BZEJECT button (32)

CNumber buttons (35)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

DCLEAR button (39)

ESUBTITLE button (51)

FAUDIO button (48)

G./>PREV/NEXT (previous/

next) buttons (32)

Hm/MSCAN/SLOW

buttons (33)

IXPAUSE button (32)

JHPLAY button (31)

The Hbutton has a tactile dot.*

KC/X/x/cbuttons (35)

LDISPLAY button (12)

MTOP MENU button (35)

N[/1(on/standby) button (31)

OVOL (volume) +/–buttons (60)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

PTV/VIDEO button (60)

QENTER button (33)

RPICTURE MODE button (53)

SANGLE button (51)

TSUR (surround) button (49)

UTIME/TEXT button (46)

VREPEAT button (42)

WREPLAY button (32)

XSEARCH MODE button (45)

YxSTOP button (32)

ZENTER button (33)

wj ORETURN button (36)

wk MENU button (35) (37)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

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Guide to On-Screen

Displays (Control Bar)

The following explains the Control Bar. The

Control Bar is used for making adjustments to

the settings or displaying information during

playback.

The displayed contents differ according to the

type of disc being played. The numbers in

parentheses indicate reference pages.

Displaying the Control Bar during

playback

The following displays appear when the

DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly

during playback. You can select the setting

that suits the current playback item and view

the related information.

◆Display 1

The following play modes

can be set.

The indicator lights up in blue when activated.

Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The

display will differ when A-B Repeat Play is

set.)

ARepeat Play (42)

BShuffle Play (41)

CProgramme Play (39)

DA-B Repeat Play (43)

EUnit being repeated in this example.

FPlayback status (NPlayback,

XPause, xStop, etc.)

◆Display 2

The following play modes

can be set.

The indicator lights up in blue when activated.

Example: When “TVS”is set.

GTVS (49)

H“BNR”(52)

I“CUSTOM PICTURE MODE”(53)

J“DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER”

(54)

K“ANGLE”(51)

The indicator lights up in blue when

various angles are recorded on the

scene.

LAppears when the player outputs the

signal in NTSC format.

◆Display 3

The following playback information is

displayed.

Example: When playing a DVD.

MTIME/TEXT icon (46)

NDisc type

OTitle number of the DVD (46)

PChapter number of the DVD (46)

QPlaying time or remaining time (46)

◆Display 4 (DVD playback only)

RFormat of the current audio signal (49)

CHAPTER

NTSC

T41

–

DVD T 1:01:57

DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1

◆No display

◆Return to Display 1

Displaying the Control Bar in

stop mode

The following displays appear when the

DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed

during stop mode. You can make basic

adjustments and customize the player to suit

your viewing preferences.

◆Display 1

The following settings can be made.

ASETUP (62)

•Select QUICK to make the minimum

number of basic adjustments for using the

player.

•Select CUSTOM to make a full range of

adjustments.

•Select RESET to return the

SETUP

adjustments to the default settings.

BPARENTAL CONTROL (56)

•Set this to limit the playback of selected

discs on this player.

◆Display 2

Shows the same information as Display 1

during playback.

◆Display 3

Shows the same information as Display 2

during playback.

◆Display 4

Shows the same information as Display 3

during playback.

◆No display

◆Return to Display 1

QUICK

CHAPTER

NTSC

T41

–

DVD T 1:01:57

Simple Start Guide

Quick Overview

A quick overview presented in this guide will

give you enough information to start using the

player for your enjoyment. To use the

surround sound features of this player, refer

to “Hookups”on page 17.

Notes

•You cannot connect this player to a TV that does

not have a video input or SCART (EURO AV)

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)

•R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

•Stand (1)

•Screw (1)

•An EURO AV adaptor is included with

some models.

Step 2: Inserting

Batteries into the

Remote

You can control the player using the supplied

remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) 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.

Simple Start Guide

Step 3: TV Hookups

Remove the jack cover from the player (see fig. Aand page 10).

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.

After connecting the cords, attach the jack cover (page 26).

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen

Depending on the TV type, the image of some

discs may not fit your TV screen.

If you want to change the aspect ratio, please

refer to page 64.

If your TV has a SCART (EURO AV) jack

Attach the supplied EURO AV adaptor to the

TV, and connect to the player using the

supplied audio/video cord.

When connecting to a monaural TV

Use a stereo-mono conversion cord (not

supplied). Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on

the player to the TV’s video input jack, and

connect the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to the

TV’s audio input jack.

For Asian models only

To change the colour system

The colour system of the player is set to

NTSC or PAL. If the on-screen menu of the

player does not appear on the TV, change the

colour system of the player to the same colour

system (PAL or NTSC) of your TV. To

change the colour system, hold ?/1down for

a few seconds while pressing Xon the player.

1Audio/video

cord (supplied) 2Power source

CD/DVD Player

to video input

to audio input

to VIDEO OUT

to AUDIO

OUT L/R

3Power source

l: Signal flow

(red) (yellow)

(red)

(white)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)(white)(yellow)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

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Step 4: Playing a Disc

ATurn on the TV.

BPress [/1on the player.

CSwitch the input selector on your

TV so that the signal from the

player appears on the TV screen.

DInsert the disc in the player so that

the labeled (or non-playback) side

appears through the disc window.

EPress N.

The player begins playing the disc.

After Step 5

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 (page 35) or VIDEO CD disc (page 36).

To stop playing

Press x.

To remove the disc

Press A.

Remove the disc from the player.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode

and the power indicator lights up in red.

The labeled (or non-playback) side

appears through the disc window.

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 to 5 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.

Before you start, disconnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplied accessories,

and insert the batteries into the remote (page 14). Remove the jack cover (page 10).

Notes

•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

continued

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord.

Select one of the patterns Athrough C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,

projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).

l: Signal flow

Component video

cord (not

supplied)

(yellow)

Audio/video cord

(supplied)

TV, projector or AV

amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

TV, projector or AV

amplifier (receiver)

(green)

S VIDEO

cord (not

supplied)

TV, projector or AV

amplifier (receiver)

(red)

(blue)

(yellow)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

to VIDEO

OUT

Control S cord (not

supplied)

to CONTROL S IN

to COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

to S VIDEO

OUT

Audio/video cord

(supplied)

EURO AV adaptor

(supplied with some

models)

(yellow) (yellow)

(yellow)

TV or video component

with CONTROL S jack

(green)

(blue)

(red)

Hookups

AIf you are connecting to a video input jack

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

enjoy standard quality images.

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 22). (Do this if you are

connecting to a TV only.)

BIf you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

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

CIf you are connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack

Connect the supplied EURO AV adaptor to the SCART (EURO AV) input jack of the TV and

connect the player and the EURO AV adaptor using the audio/video cord (supplied). Connect

the yellow plugs of the audio/video cord to the yellow (video) jacks. Use the red and white plugs

to connect the audio input jack (page 22).

DIf you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

having component video input jacks (Y, CB, CR)

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video

cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will

enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.

If your TV or video component has a CONTROL S connector

You can control the player by pointing the remote at the remote sensor on the TV or video component. This

feature is convenient when you placed the player and the TV or video component away from each other.

Connect the TV or video component via the CONTROL S IN connectors using the control S cord (not

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

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L)

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

EURO AV adaptor

Green

Blue

Red

Green

Blue

Red

continued

1-5

Notes

•Connect the player directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, etc., you may not receive

a clear image on the TV screen.

•For Asian models only

You can switch the player’s colour system to match the colour system of the connected TV (page 15).

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, remove the disc.

VCR

CD/DVD player TV

Connect

directly

Hookups

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

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

the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the following connections, through .

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby,”“Pro Logic,”and the

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

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

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Components to be connected Connection Your setup

•Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 50),

TVS WIDE (page 50)

(page 22) Example

Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers

•Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 50)

MD deck/DAT deck

•Surround effects: none

(page 23) Example

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby*

Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6

speakers

•Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)

(page 67)

(page 24) Example

AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack

having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS**

decoder and 6 speakers

•Surround effects: Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 67),

DTS (5.1ch) (page 68), MPEG audio (5.1ch)

(page 68)

(page 25) Example

A D

continued

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page

18).

zHint

When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-

mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the

AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to the TV’s audio input

jack.

l: Signal flow

CD/DVD player

(white)

(red)

Audio/video

cord (supplied)

to audio input

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

to AUDIO

OUT L/R

EURO AV adaptor (supplied with some

models) to connect to the SCART (EURO

AV) input jack

(red)(white)

(yellow)*

Hookups

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

an MD deck or DAT deck

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

(receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use .

In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using

your stereo amplifier (receiver).

zHint

In connection , you can use the supplied

audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio

cord.

Note

If you select one of the TVS effects (page 49) while

playing a disc, no sound will come from your

speakers with the connection.

B-1

B-2

CD/DVD player

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

MD deck/DAT deck

Front (L)

Front (R)

[Speakers]

(white)

(red)

(white)

Optical digital cord

(not supplied)

Stereo audio

cord (not

supplied)

to audio input to optical digital input

to AUDIO OUT L/R to DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

l: Signal flow

(red) (white)

B-1

B-2

continued

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

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-

channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.

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

(receiver) has a digital input jack, use .

Note

When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural

rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers

and a subwoofer.

C-1

C-2

CD/DVD player

Front (R)Front (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

l: Signal flow

Rear (L)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby

Surround decoder

Centre Rear (mono)

Stereo audio

cord (not

supplied)

[Speakers]

Optical digital cord

(not supplied)

(red)(white)

to optical digital input

[Speakers]

to audio input

(white)

(red)

to AUDIO OUT L/R to DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

(red) (white)

Hookups

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

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

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

of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this

player.

Note

After you have completed the connection, be sure to

set “DOLBY DIGITAL”to “DOLBY DIGITAL”

and “DTS”to “ON”in Quick Setup (page 28). If

your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio

decoder function, set “MPEG”to “MPEG”(page

68). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come

from the speakers.

Front (R)

Front (L)

Rear (R)

AV amplifier (receiver) having

a decoder

Subwoofer Centre

Optical digital cord

(not supplied)

[Speakers]

CD/DVD player

l: Signal flow

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

to optical digital input

to DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

Step 3: Attaching the Jack Cover and Stand

You can use the player laid flat, or in an

upright position by attaching the supplied

stand to the rear or side of the player. You can

also install the player on the wall.

Attaching the jack cover (Using

the player laid flat)

1Gather all the connecting cords

together and let them pass through the

centre of the opening at the back of the

player.

2Attach the jack cover carefully so as

not to pinch the cords.

3Place the player flat on a level

surface.

Notes

•Make sure that the connecting cords are not

trapped by the jack cover.

•Do not apply downword force to the player with

the disc window facing down. Doing so may

cause scratches or damage to the player.

•If you use commercially available cords, it is

recommended that you use cords similar in size to

the cords provided with the player. If the cords are

too thick or stiff, or the plug is too large, you may

not be able to attach the jack cover securely. If

you cannot attach the jack cover, you do not have

to attach the jack cover.

Using the player in the upright

position

Make sure you attach the supplied stand.

To stand the player on its rear

1Attach the stand to the screw hole of the

jack cover using the supplied screw.

2Place the player upright on the stand.

Hookups

To stand the player on its side

1Attach the stand to the screw hole on the

side of the player using the supplied

screw.

2Place the player on the stand.

Notes

•Use the supplied stand only when you use the

player in an upright position. Do not attach the

stand when you use the player laid flat.

•To move the player, hold the player itself. If you

hold the stand, it may break.

•Do not use the player in an upright position

without attaching the stand. If you do not attach it,

the player will be unstable and may fall over.

Installing the player on the wall

Attach the jack cover (page 26).

Fasten screws (not supplied) to the wall at the

same height 80 mm apart. The screws should

protrude by 5 to 6 mm.

Remove the seals covering the hanging holes.

Hang the player on the screws. Push the

player tightly against the wall.

Notes

•Use the screws that matches the wall material and

strength.

•Install the player on a vertical and flat wall where

reinforcement is applied. Do not install the player

if the wall is not vertical, flat or strong enough.

•Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the

wall material or screws to be used.

•After the player has been used for long time on the

wall, the wall behind or above the player may

discolour or peel off by radiation of heat from the

player depending on the wall material.

•Sony will refrain from any responsibility on the

accident or damage caused by improper

installation, lack of durability of the wall or

screws, improper operation, natural calamity, etc.

80 mm

5 to 6 mm

4.2 mm

9.2 mm

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Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord

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

Step 5: Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.

To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..

The on-screen display differs depending on the player model.

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.

“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

Bar to run Quick Setup (page 63).

4Press ENTER without inserting a

disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the

language used in the on-screen display

appears.

The available languages differ depending

on the player model.

5Press X/xto select a language.

The player uses the language selected

here to display the menu and subtitles as

well.

6Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the

aspect ratio of the TV to be connected

appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:

DVD MENU:

AUDIO:

SUBTITLE:

ITALIANO

ESPAÑOL

NEDERLANDS

DANSK

SVENSKA

FRANÇAIS

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER:

BACKGROUND:

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9

Hookups

Press X/xto 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 64)

◆If you have a 4:3 standard TV

•4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN

(page 64)

Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type

of jack used to connect your amplifier

(receiver) appears.

Press X/xto select the type of jack

(if any) you are using to connect to

an amplifier (receiver), then press

ENTER.

Choose the item that matches the audio

connection you selected on pages 22 to

25 ( through ).

•If you connect just a TV and nothing

else, select “NO.”Quick Setup is

finished and connections are complete.

•Select “AUDIO OUTPUT L/R.”Quick

Setup is finished and connections are

complete.

•Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.”The Setup

Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL”appears.

Press X/xto select the type of

Dolby Digital signal you wish to

send to your amplifier (receiver).

Choose the signal that matches the audio

connection you selected on pages 23 to

25 ( through ).

•D-PCM (page 67)

•DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the

amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital

decoder) (page 67)

Press ENTER.

“DTS”is selected.

Press X/xto select whether or

not you wish to send a DTS signal

to your amplifier (receiver).

Choose the item that matches the audio

connection you selected on pages 23 to

25 ( through ).

•OFF (page 68)

•ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has

a DTS decoder) (page 68)

Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is finished. All connections

and setup operations are complete.

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an

MPEG audio decoder, adjust the

“MPEG”setting (page 68).

YES

Is this player connected to an amplifier

(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you

are using.

AUDIO OUTPUT L/R

DIGITAL OUTPUT

B-1 C-1

B-2 C-2 D

B D

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:

AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

MPEG:

OFF

STANDARD

DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

DTS: DOLBY DIGITAL

D-PCM

B-2 C-2

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:

AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

MPEG:

OFF

STANDARD

DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

PCM

DTS: OFF

OFF

B D

B-2 C-2

continued

Enjoying the surround sound

effects

To enjoy the surround sound effects of this

player or your amplifier (receiver), set the

following items as described below for the

audio connection you selected on pages 23 to

25 ( through ). Each of these is the

default setting and does not need to be adjusted

when you first connect the player. Refer to

page 62 for using the Setup Display.

Audio Connection (pages 22 to 25)

•No additional settings are needed.

•Set “DOWNMIX”to “DOLBY

SURROUND”(page 67).

•If the sound distorts even when the volume

is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT”to “ON”

(page 66).

•Set “DOWNMIX”to “DOLBY

SURROUND”(page 67).

•Set “DIGITAL OUT”to “ON”(page 67).

B D

B-1 C-1

B-2 C-2 D

Playing Discs

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some

operations may be different or restricted.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied

with your disc.

Turn on your TV.

Press [/1.

The player turns on and the power

indicator lights up in green.

Switch the input selector on your

TV so that the signal from the

player appears on the TV screen.

◆When using an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and

select the appropriate channel so that you

can hear sound from the player.

Insert a disc in the player.

Press H.

The player starts playback (continuous

play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the

amplifier (receiver).

Depending on the disc, a menu may

appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see

page 35. For VIDEO CDs, see page 36.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

zHint

You can have the player turn off automatically

whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than

30 minutes. To turn on this function, set “AUTO

POWER OFF”in “CUSTOM SETUP”to “ON”

(page 65).

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

•When playing DTS-encoded CDs,

excessive noise will be heard from the

analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible

damage to the audio system, the consumer

should take proper precautions when the

analog stereo jacks of the player are

connected to an amplification system. To

enjoy DTS Digital Surround™playback, an

external 5.1-channel decoder system must

be connected to the digital jack of the

player.

•Set the sound to “STEREO”using the

AUDIO button when you play DTS sound

tracks on a CD (page 48).

•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) jack even if

“DTS”in “AUDIO SETUP”is set to “OFF”

in the Setup Display (page 68), and may

?/1(power) button/

indicator

The labeled (or non-playback) side

appears through the disc window.

continued

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affect your ears or cause your speakers to be

damaged.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound

track

•DTS audio signals are output only through

the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

•When you play a DVD with DTS sound

tracks, set “DTS”to “ON”in “AUDIO

SETUP”(page 68).

•If you connect the player to audio

equipment without a DTS decoder, do not

set “DTS”to “ON”in “AUDIO SETUP”

(page 68). A loud noise may come out from

the speakers, affecting your ears or causing

the speakers to be damaged.

Notes

•When you insert an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, insert the

disc slowly at the centre of the disc slot. If you

cannot eject the disc, consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

•No adapter is required in order to play 8-cm (3-

inch) discs on this player. If an adapter is used,

damage to the player may result; therefore, never

use an adapter when playing 8-cm (3-inch) discs.

Additional operations

zHint

The Replay function is useful when you want to

review a scene or dialog that you missed.

Note

You may not be able to use the Replay function with

some scenes.

To Operation

Stop Press x

Pause Press X

Resume play after

pause

Press Xor Nor H

Go to the next chapter,

track, or scene in

continuous play mode

Press >

Go back to the

previous chapter,

track, or scene in

continuous play mode

Press .

Stop play and remove

the disc

Press Aor Z

Replay the previous

scene (DVD only)

Press REPLAY

Playing Discs

Locking the disc slot (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc slot to prevent children

from ejecting a disc.

When the player is in standby mode, press

ORETURN, ENTER, and then [/1on the

remote.

“Locked”appears on the TV screen when you

press the A/Zbutton on the player or the

remote.

The A/Zbutton on the player and the remote

do not work while the Child Lock is set.

To unlock the disc slot

When the player is in standby mode, press

ORETURN, ENTER, and then [/1again.

Note

Even if you select “RESET”under “SETUP”in the

Control Bar (page 62), the disc slot remains locked.

Searching for a

Particular Point on a

Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play)

You can quickly locate a particular point on a

disc by monitoring the picture orplaying back

slowly.

Note

Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not

be able to do some of the operations described.

Locating a point quickly by

playing a disc in fast forward or

fast reverse (Scan)

Press mor Mwhile playing a

disc. When you find the point you want, press

Hto return to normal speed. Each time you

press mor Mduring scan, the

playback speed changes. Three speeds are

available. With each press the indication

changes as follows:

Playback direction

Opposite direction

×2B(DVD/CD only) t1Mt2M

×2b(DVD only) t1mt2m

continued

The “×2B”/“×2b”playback speed is about

twice the normal speed. The “2M”/“2m”

playback speed is faster than “1M”/

“1m.”

Watching frame by frame (Slow-

motion play)

Press mor Mwhen the player is

in pause mode. To return to the normal speed,

press H.

Each time you press mor M

during Slow-motion play, the playback speed

changes. Two speeds are available. With each

press the indication changes as follows:

Playback direction

2 y1

Opposite direction (DVD only)

2 y1

The “2 y”/“2 ”playback speed is slower

than “1 y”/“1 .”

Resuming Playback from

the Point Where You

Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc

Resume)

The player stores the point where you stopped

the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes

playback the next time you insert the same

disc. When you store a resume playback point

for the 7th disc, the resume playback point for

the first disc is deleted.

While playing a disc, press xto

stop playback.

“Disc resumes from this point.”appears

on the TV screen.

Press H.

The player starts playback from the point

where you stopped the disc in Step 1.

zHints

•To play from the beginning of the disc, press x

twice, then press H.

•For CDs and DATA CDs, the player remembers

the resume playback point for the current disc

unless the disc is ejected, the power cord plug is

disconnected, or only for DATA CDs, the player

enters standby mode.

Playing Discs

Notes

•“MULTI-DISC RESUME”in “CUSTOM

SETUP”must be set to “ON”(default) for this

function to work (page 66).

•The resume playback point for the current disc is

cleared when:

–you change the play mode.

–you change the settings on the Setup Display.

•This function may not work with some discs.

•Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play

and Programme Play.

Using the DVD’s Menu

A DVD is divided into long sections of a

picture or a music feature called “titles.”

When you play a DVD which contains

several titles, you can select the title you want

using the TOP MENU button.

When you play DVDs that allow you to select

items such as the language for the subtitles

and the language for the sound, select these

items using the MENU button.

1Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The disc’s menu appears on the TV

screen.

The contents of the menu vary from disc

to disc.

2Press C/X/x/cor the number

buttons to select the item you want

to play or change.

3Press ENTER.

Number

buttons

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Playing VIDEO CDs with

PBC Functions (PBC Playback)

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play

VIDEO CDs interactively by following the

menu on the TV screen.

1Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

2Select the item number and track

you want using X/xor the number

buttons.

3Press ENTER.

4Follow the instructions in the

menu for interactive operations.

Refer to the instructions supplied with the

disc, as the operating procedure may

differ depending on the VIDEO CD.

To return to the menu

Press ORETURN.

zHint

To play without using PBC, press ./> while

the player is stopped to select a track, then press H

or ENTER.

“Play without PBC.”appears on the TV screen and

the player starts continuous play. You cannot play

still pictures such as a menu.

To return to PBC playback, press xtwice then

press H.

Notes

•Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER”in

Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT”in the

instructions supplied with the disc. In this case,

press H.

•The PBC functions of Super VCDs do not work

with this player. Super VCDs are played in

continuous play mode only.

Number

buttons

Playing Discs

Playing an MP3 Audio

Track

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/

CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1

Audio Layer 3) format.

Insert a DATA CD in the player.

Press H.

The player starts to play the first MP3

audio track in the first album on the disc.

Notes

•The playback order may be different from the

edited order. See “The playback order of MP3

audio tracks”(page 38) for details.

•This player can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in

the following sampling frequencies:

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.

Selecting an album and track

Press MENU.

The list of MP3 albums recorded on the

DATA CD appears.

Select an album using X/xand

press ENTER.

The list of tracks contained in the album

appears.

Select a track using X/xand press

ENTER.

The selected track starts playing.

When a track or album is being played, its

title is shaded.

To go to the next or previous page

Press cor C.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN.

To turn off the display

Press MENU.

Notes

•Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can

be used for album or track names. Anything else

is displayed as an asterisk (*).

•ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

1 ( 3 0 )

ROCK BEST HIT

KARAOKE

JAZZ

R&B

MY FAVORITE SONGS

CLASSICAL

SALSA OF CUBA

BOSSANOVA

JAZZ

1 (90 )

01SHE IS SPECIAL

02ALL YOU NEED IS ...

03SPICY LIFE

04HAPPY HOUR

05RIVER SIDE

07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME

continued

About MP3 audio tracks

You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-

ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the

discs must be recorded according to ISO9660

level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the player

to recognize the tracks.

You can also play discs recorded in Multi

Session.

See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device

or recording software (not supplied) for

details on the recording format.

To play a Multi Session CD

This player can play Multi Session CDs when

an MP3 audio track is located in the first

session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks,

recorded in the later sessions, can also be

played back.

When audio tracks and images in music CD

format or video CD format are recorded in the

first session, only the first session will be

played back.

Notes

•If you put the extension “.MP3”to data not in

MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data

properly and will generate a loud noise which

could damage your speaker system.

•The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO

format.

The playback order of MP3 audio tracks

The playback order of albums and tracks

recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.

◆Structure of disc contents

When you insert a DATA CD and press H,

the numbered tracks are played sequentially,

from 1through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks

contained within a currently selected album

take priority over the next album in the same

tree. (Example: Ccontains Dso 4is played

before 5.)

When you press MENU and the list of MP3

albums appears (page 37), the albums are

arranged in the following order: AtBt

CtDtFtG. Albums that do not

contain tracks (such as album E) do not

appear in the list.

zHints

•If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front

of the track names, the tracks will be played in

that order.

•Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start

playback, place your albums within the first two

trees.

ROOT

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

album

track

Playing Discs

Notes

•Depending on the software you use to create the

DATA CD, the playback order may differ from

the illustration above.

•The playback order above may not be applicable

if there are more than a total of 200 albums and

tracks in the DATA CD.

•The player can recognize up to 100 albums (the

player will count just albums, including albums

that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player

will not play any albums beyond the first 100

albums. Of the first 100 albums, the player will

play no more than a combined total of 200 albums

and tracks.

Various Play Mode

Functions (Programme Play,

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat

Play)

You can set the following play modes:

•Programme Play (page 39)

•Shuffle Play (page 41)

•Repeat Play (page 42)

•A-B Repeat Play (page 43)

Note

The play mode is canceled when:

–the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

–you eject the disc.

Creating your own programme

(Programme Play)

You can play the contents of a disc in the

order you want by arranging the order of the

titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create

your own programme.

You can programme up to 99 items.

1Press DISPLAY twice while the player

is in stop mode.

The following Control Bar appears.

Number

buttons

continued

1-10

2Press C/cto select

(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.

3Press c.

The cursor moves to the title or track row

“T”(in this case, “01”).

4Select the title, chapter, or track you

want to programme.

◆When playing a DVD

For example, select chapter “03”of title

“02.”

Press X/x or the number buttons to select

“02”under “T,”then press ENTER.

Next, press X/xor the number buttons to

select “03”under “C,”then press

ENTER.

◆When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

For example, select track “02.”

Press X/xor the number buttons to select

“02”under “T,”then press ENTER.

5To programme other titles, chapters,

or tracks, repeat Steps 3 to 4.

The programmed titles, chapters, and

tracks are displayed in the selected order.

6Press Hto start Programme Play.

Programme Play begins.

When the programme ends, you can

restart the same programme again by

pressing H.

To stop Programme Play

Press CLEAR.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display

is turned off.

To cancel or change a programme

Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your

own programme (Programme Play).”

Select the programme number of the title,

chapter, or track you want to cancel or

PROGRAM

1. TITLE

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE ––

3. TITLE ––

4. TITLE ––

5. TITLE ––

6. TITLE ––

7. TITLE ––

––

“TRACK”is displayed when you

play a VIDEO CD or CD.

Titles or tracks recorded on a

disc

PROGRAM

1. TITLE ––

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE ––

3. TITLE ––

4. TITLE ––

5. TITLE ––

6. TITLE ––

7. TITLE ––

ALL

––

Chapters recorded on a disc

PROGRAM

1. TITLE ––

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE ––

3. TITLE ––

4. TITLE ––

5. TITLE ––

6. TITLE ––

7. TITLE ––

ALL

––

PROGRAM

1. TITLE 0 2 –0 3

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE ––

3. TITLE ––

4. TITLE ––

5. TITLE ––

6. TITLE ––

7. TITLE ––

Selected title and chapter

PROGRAM

1. TRACK 0 2

ALL CLEAR

2. TRACK ––

3. TRACK ––

4. TRACK ––

5. TRACK ––

6. TRACK ––

7. TRACK ––

0:15:30

––

Selected track

Total time of the programmed

tracks

Playing Discs

change using X/xor the number buttons,

and press c.

3Follow Step 5 for new programming. To

cancel a program, select “--”under “T,”

then press ENTER.

To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks

in the programme

1Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your

own programme (Programme Play).”

2Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”

3Press ENTER.

zHint

You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the

programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During

Programme Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play”

(page 42) or “Shuffle Play”(page 41).

Note

When playing Super VCDs, the total time of the

programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.

Playing in random order (Shuffle

Play)

You can have the player “shuffle”titles,

chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”

may produce a different playing order.

1Press DISPLAY during playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2Press C/c to select (SHUFFLE),

then press ENTER repeatedly to select

the item to be shuffled.

◆When playing a DVD

•TITLE

•CHAPTER

◆When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

•TRACK

◆When Programme Play is activated

•ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks

selected in Programme Play.

TITLE

continued

To return to normal play

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

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control

Bar is turned off.

zHints

•You can set Shuffle Play while the player is

stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE”option,

press H. Shuffle Play starts.

•Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in

random order when “CHAPTER”is selected.

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)

You can play all of the titles, albums or tracks

on a disc or a single title, chapter, album, or

track repeatedly.

You can use a combination of Shuffle or

Programme Play modes.

1Press REPEAT during playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the

item you want to set.

◆When playing a DVD

•DISC: repeats all of the titles.

•TITLE: repeats the current title on a

disc.

•CHAPTER: repeats the current

chapter.

◆When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

•DISC: repeats all of the tracks.

•TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

•DISC: repeats all of the albums.

•ALBUM: repeats the current album.

•TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆When Programme Play or Shuffle Play

is activated

•ON: repeats Programme Play or

Shuffle Play.

DISC

Playing Discs

To return to normal play

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

zHint

You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped.

After selecting the “REPEAT”option, press H.

Repeat Play starts.

Repeating a specific portion (A-

B Repeat Play)

You can play a specific portion of a title,

chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is

useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.)

1Press DISPLAY during playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2Press C/cto select (A-B

REPEAT).

3During playback, when you find the

starting point (point A) of the portion to

be played repeatedly, press ENTER.

The starting point (point A) is set.

4When you reach the ending point

(point B), press ENTER again.

The set points are displayed and the

player starts repeating this specific

portion.

A13

–

0:27:34 B

continued

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To return to normal play

Press CLEAR.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control

Bar is turned off.

Note

When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play are

canceled.

Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Title/

Chapter/Track/Index/

Scene (Search mode)

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and

you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD

by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks

are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you

can select the desired one by entering its

number. Or, you can search for a scene using

the time code.

Press SEARCH MODE.

The following display appears.

“--

(

)”appears next to the icon (

refers to a number).

The number in parentheses indicates the

total number of titles, tracks, indexes,

scenes, etc. of the disc.

Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly

to select the search method.

◆When playing a DVD

(TITLE)

(CHAPTER)

(TIME/TEXT)

(NUMBER INPUT)

Select “TIME/TEXT”to search for a

starting point by inputting the time code.

◆When playing a VIDEO CD

(TRACK)

(INDEX)

◆When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

Playback

(SCENE)

(INDEX)

◆When playing a CD

(TRACK)

(INDEX)

◆When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

(ALBUM)

(TRACK)

Select the number of the title,

track, scene, time code, etc. you

want using the number buttons.

For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,

10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the

beginning, select “TIME/TEXT”in Step

2 and enter “2:10:20.”

If you make a mistake

Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,

then select another number.

Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the

selected number.

zHint

If you are playing a disc and it is necessary to enter

a number, select “NUMBER INPUT”in Step 2.

Number

buttons

––

(10)

Viewing Information About the

Disc

Checking the Playing

Time and Remaining

Time

You can check the playing time and

remaining time of the current title, chapter, or

track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text

or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the

disc.

1Press DISPLAY repeatedly during

playback until (TIME/TEXT)

appears.

2Press ENTER repeatedly to change

the time information.

The display and the kinds of time that you

can change depend on the disc you are

playing.

◆When playing a DVD

•T *:*:*(hours:minutes:seconds)

Playing time of the current title

•T–*:*:*

Remaining time of the current title

•C *:*:*

Playing time of the current chapter

•C–*:*:*

Remaining time of the current chapter

◆When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC

functions)

•*:*(minutes:seconds)

Playing time of the current scene

◆When playing a VIDEO CD (without

PBC functions) or CD

•T *:*(minutes:seconds)

Playing time of the current track

•T–*:*

Remaining time of the current track

•D *:*

Playing time of the current disc

•D–*:*

Remaining time of the current disc

◆When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

•*:*(minutes:seconds)

Playing time of the current track

◆When playing a Super VCD

•T *:*(minutes:seconds)

Playing time of the current track

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control

Bar is turned off.

To check the DVD/CD text or track name

(MP3 audio)

Press ENTER repeatedly in Step 2 to display

text recorded on the DVD/CD/DATA CD.

The DVD/CD text appears only when text is

recorded in the disc. You cannot change the

text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO

TEXT”appears.

For DATA CDs, only the track name of the

MP3 audio track appears.

T41

–

DVD T 1:01:57

Time

information

Title, track (CD/

VIDEO CD), scene, or

album number

Chapter, index, or

track (DATA CD)

Disc type

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

Viewing Information About the Disc

zHints

•When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,

the scene number and the playing time are

displayed.

•You can also check the time information and text

by pressing TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

Notes

•Depending on the type of disc being played, the

disc’s text or track name may not be displayed.

•The player can only display the first level of the

DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.

•Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be

displayed correctly.

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Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

When playing a DVD recorded in multiple

audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG

audio, or DTS), you can change the audio

format. If the DVD is recorded with

multilingual tracks, you can also change the

language.

With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you

can select the sound from the right or left

channel and listen to the sound of the selected

channel through both the right and left

speakers. For example, when playing a disc

containing a song with the vocals on the right

channel and the instruments on the left

channel, you can hear the instruments from

both speakers by selecting the left channel.

Press AUDIO during playback.

The following display appears.

The number in parentheses indicates the

total number of available audio signals.

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select

the desired audio signal.

◆When playing a DVD

Depending on the DVD, the choice of

language varies.

When 4 digits are displayed, they

indicate a language code. Refer to

“Language Code List”on page 74 to see

which language the code represents.

When the same language is displayed two

or more times, the DVD is recorded in

multiple audio formats.

◆When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or

DATA CD (MP3 audio)

The default setting is underlined.

•STEREO: The standard stereo sound

•1/L: The sound of the left channel

(monaural)

•2/R: The sound of the right channel

(monaural)

◆When playing a Super VCD

The default setting is underlined.

•1:STEREO: The stereo sound of the

audio track 1

•1:1/L: The sound of the left channel of

the audio track 1 (monaural)

•1:2/R: The sound of the right channel of

the audio track 1 (monaural)

•2:STEREO: The stereo sound of the

audio track 2

•2:1/L: The sound of the left channel of

the audio track 2 (monaural)

•2:2/R: The sound of the right channel of

the audio track 2 (monaural)

Note

While playing a Super VCD on which the audio

track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out

when you select “2:STEREO,”“2:1/L”or “2:2/R.”

AUDIO

DISPLAY

1(4):

ENGLISH

Sound Adjustments

Checking the audio signal

format

If you press DISPLAY repeatedly during

playback, the format of the current audio

signal (Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS,

PCM, etc.) appears as shown below.

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

About audio signals

Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the

sound elements (channels) shown below.

Each channel is output from a separate

speaker.

•Front (L)

•Front (R)

•Centre

•Rear (L)

•Rear (R)

•Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either

the Dolby Surround Sound processed

signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s

monaural rear audio signals.

•LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal

Note

If “DTS”is set to “OFF”in “AUDIO SETUP,”the

DTS track selection option will not appear on the

screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page

68).

TV Virtual Surround

Settings (TVS)

When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front

speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets

you enjoy surround sound effects by using

sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers

from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,

R: right) without using actual rear speakers.

TVS was developed by Sony to produce

surround sound for home use using just a

stereo TV.

1Press SUR during playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2Press SUR repeatedly to select

one of the TVS sounds.

Refer to the following explanations given

for each item.

•TVS DYNAMIC

•TVS WIDE

•TVS NIGHT

•TVS STANDARD

To cancel the setting

Select “OFF”in Step 2.

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DOLBY DIGITAL

Rear (L/R)

Front (L/R)

+ Centre LFE (Low Frequency

Effect)

TVS DYNAMIC

continued

◆TVS DYNAMIC

Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound

of the front speakers (L, R) without using

actual rear speakers (shown below).

This mode is effective when the distance

between the front L and R speakers is short,

such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

◆TVS WIDE

Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound

of the front speakers (L, R) without using

actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are

reproduced as shown in the illustration

below.

This mode is effective when the distance

between the front L and R speakers is short,

such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

◆TVS NIGHT

Large sounds, such as explosions, are

suppressed, but the quieter sounds are

unaffected. This feature is useful when you

want to hear the dialog and enjoy the

surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE”at

low volume.

◆TVS STANDARD

Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound

of the front speakers (L, R) without using

actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are

reproduced as shown in the illustration

below. Use this setting when you want to use

TVS with 2 separate speakers.

Notes

•When the playing signal does not contain a signal

for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be

difficult to hear.

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

the surround setting of the connected TV or

amplifier (receiver).

•Make sure that your listening position is between

and at an equal distance from your speakers, and

that the speakers are located in similar

surroundings.

•“TVS NIGHT”only works with Dolby Digital

discs. However, not all discs will respond to the

“TVS NIGHT”function in the same way.

•When you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

jack to listen to MPEG audio signals and set

“MPEG”to “MPEG”in “AUDIO SETUP,”no

sound will come from your speakers if you select

one of the TVS modes.

L : Front speaker (left)

R : Front speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

Enjoying Movies

Changing the Angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene

are recorded on the DVD, the indicator

on the Control Bar lights up in blue. This

means that you can change the viewing angle.

1Press ANGLE during playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

The number in parentheses indicates the

total number of angles.

2Press ANGLE repeatedly to select

the angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

Note

Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to

change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded

on the DVD.

Displaying the Subtitles

If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can

change the subtitles or turn them on and off

whenever you want while playing a DVD.

1Press SUBTITLE during playback.

The following display appears.

The number in parentheses indicates the

total number of available subtitles.

2Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to

select the language.

Depending on the DVD, the choice of

language varies.

When 4 digits are displayed, they

indicate a language code. Refer to

“Language Code List”on page 74 to see

which language the code represents.

2(7)

SUBTITLE

1(8):ENGLISH

continued

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Enjoying Movies

To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO

ENHANCER” setting

Select “OFF”in Step 2.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control

Bar is turned off.

Note

Depending on the disc or the scene being played,

noise found in the disc may become more apparent.

If this happens, it is recommended that you use the

BNR function (page 52) with the DVE function. If

the condition still does not improve, reduce the

Digital Video Enhancer level, or select “SOFT”

(DVD only) in Step 2 above.

To turn off the subtitles

Select “OFF”in Step 2.

Note

Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to

change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles

are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn

them off.

Adjusting the Picture

Quality (BNR)

The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function

adjusts the picture quality by reducing the

“block noise”or mosaic like patterns that

appear on your TV screen.

1Press DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2Press C/cto select (BNR),

then press ENTER repeatedly to

select a level.

•1: reduces the “block noise.”

•2: reduces the “block noise”more than

•3: reduces the “block noise”more than

Enjoying Movies

To cancel the “BNR”setting

Select “OFF”in Step 2.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control

Bar is turned off.

Notes

•If the outlines of the images on your screen should

become blurred, set “BNR”to “OFF.”

•Depending on the disc or the scene being played,

the “BNR”effect may be hard to discern.

Adjusting the Playback

Picture

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or

VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the

picture quality you want. Choose the setting

that best suits the programme you are

watching.

Press PICTURE MODE during

playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly

to select the setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

•STANDARD: displays a standard

picture.

•DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold

dynamic picture by increasing the

picture contrast and the colour

intensity.

•DYNAMIC 2: produces a more

dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by

further increasing the picture contrast

and the colour intensity.

•CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark

areas by increasing the black level.

DYNAMIC 1

continued

•CINEMA 2: White colours become

brighter and black colours become

richer, and the colour contrast is

increased.

zHint

When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1”or

“CINEMA 2”is recommended.

Enhancing the Playback

Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO

ENHANCER)

The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function

makes the picture appear clear and crisp by

enhancing the outlines of images on your TV

screen. Also, this function can soften the

images on the screen.

1Press DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2Press C/cto select (DIGITAL

VIDEO ENHANCER), then press

ENTER repeatedly to select a

level.

•1: enhances the outline.

•2: enhances the outline more than 1.

•3: enhances the outline more than 2.

•SOFT: softens the image (DVD only).

ENTER

DISPLAY

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3Press X/xto select “PLAYER t,”

then press ENTER.

◆If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new

password appears.

Enter a 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for confirming the password

appears.

◆When you have already registered a

password

The display for entering the password

appears.

4Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press

ENTER.

The display for setting the playback

limitation level appears.

5Press X/xto select “STANDARD,”

then press ENTER.

The selection items for “STANDARD”

are displayed.

6Press X/xto select a geographic area

as the playback limitation level, then

press ENTER.

The area is selected.

When you select “OTHERS t,”select

and enter a standard code in the table on

page 59.

7Press X/xto select “LEVEL,”then

press ENTER.

The selection items for “LEVEL”are

displayed.

8Select the level you want using X/x,

then press ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete.

The lower the value, the stricter the

limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “LEVEL”to “OFF”in Step 8.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then

press

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF

USA

STANDARD:

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF

USA

STANDARD: USA

OTHERS

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF

OFF

STANDARD:

NC17

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

STANDARD: USA

4: PG13

Using Various Additional Functions

To play a disc for which Parental Control is

set

1Insert the disc and press H.

The display for entering your password

appears.

2Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

The player starts playback.

zHint

If you forget your password, remove the disc and

repeat Steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited

playback).”When you are asked to enter your

password, enter “199703”using the number

buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask

you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter

a new 4-digit password in Step 4, replace the disc in

the player and press H. When the display for

entering your password appears, enter your new

password.

Note

When you play DVDs which do not have the

Parental Control function, playback cannot be

limited on this player.

Area Code

Changing the password

1Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Bar appears.

2Press X/xto select (PARENTAL

CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL

CONTROL”appear.

3Press X/x to select “PASSWORD

t,”then press ENTER.

The display for entering the password

appears.

4Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

5Enter a new 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

6To confirm your password, re-enter it

using the number buttons, then press

ENTER.

Standard Code

number

Argentina 2044

Australia 2047

Austria 2046

Belgium 2057

Brazil 2070

Canada 2079

Chile 2090

China 2092

Denmark 2115

Finland 2165

France 2174

Germany 2109

India 2248

Indonesia 2238

Italy 2254

Japan 2276

Korea 2304

Malaysia 2363

Mexico 2362

Netherlands 2376

New Zealand 2390

Norway 2379

Pakistan 2427

Philippines 2424

Portugal 2436

Russia 2489

Singapore 2501

Spain 2149

Sweden 2499

Switzerland 2086

Thailand 2528

United

Kingdom

2184

Standard Code

number

continued

Using Various Additional

Functions

Locking Discs

(CUSTOM

PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL

CONTROL)

You can set two kinds of playback restrictions

for the desired disc.

•Custom Parental Control

You can set playback restrictions so that the

player will not play inappropriate discs.

•Parental Control

Playback of some DVDs can be limited

according to a predetermined level such as

the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked

or replaced with different scenes.

The same password is used for both Parental

Control and Custom Parental Control.

Custom Parental Control

You can set the same Custom Parental

Control password for up to 40 discs. When

you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.

1Insert the disc you want to lock.

If the disc is playing, press xto stop

playback.

2Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The following Control Bar appears.

3Press X/xto select (PARENTAL

CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL

CONTROL”appear.

4Press X/xto select “ON t,”then

press ENTER.

◆If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new

password appears.

Enter a 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for confirming the password

appears.

◆When you have already registered a

password

The display for entering the password

appears.

Number

buttons

QUICK

PLAYER

PASSWORD

OFF

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then

press

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

Using Various Additional Functions

5Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press

ENTER.

“Custom parental control is set.”appears

when you enter your password.

To turn off the Custom Parental Control

function

1Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom

Parental Control.”

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

ENTER.

3Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

To play a disc for which Custom Parental

Control is set

1Insert the disc for which Custom Parental

Control is set.

The “CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL”display appears.

2Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

The player is ready for playback.

zHint

If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit

number “199703”using the number buttons when

the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL”display

asks you for your password, then press ENTER.

The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit

password.

Parental Control (limited

playback)

Playback of some DVDs can be limited

according to a predetermined level such as the

age of the users. The “PARENTAL

CONTROL”function allows you to set a

playback limitation level.

1Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The following Control Bar appears.

2Press X/xto select (PARENTAL

CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL

CONTROL”appear.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

Custom parental control is already

set. To play, enter your password

and press

ENTER

Number

buttons

QUICK

PLAYER

PASSWORD

OFF

continued

1-15

If you make a mistake entering your

password

Press Cbefore you press ENTER and input

the correct number.

If you make a mistake

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display

is turned off.

Controlling Your TV with

the Supplied Remote

You can control the sound level, input source,

and power switch of your TV with the

supplied remote. Set the appropriate

manufacturer’s code.

1While holding down TV [/1, press the

number buttons to select your TV’s

manufacturer’s code (see the table

below).

2Release TV [/1.

Number

buttons

Using Various Additional Functions

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.

You can control your TV using the buttons

below.

Notes

•Depending on the unit being connected, you may

not be able to control your TV using some of the

buttons.

•If you enter a new code number, the code number

previously entered will be erased.

•When you replace the batteries of the remote, the

code number you have set may be reset to the

default setting. Set the appropriate code number

again.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony (default) 01

Grundig 11

Hitachi 24

JVC 33

LG 06

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 08

Samsung 06

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

Thomson 43

Toshiba 38

By pressing You can

TV [/1Turn the TV on or off

VOL +/–Adjust the volume of the TV

TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source

between the TV and other

input sources

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make

various adjustments to items such as picture

and sound. You can also set a language for the

subtitles and the Setup Display, among other

things. The on-screen displays differ

depending on the player model. For details on

each Setup Display item, see pages from 63 to

68.

Note

Playback settings stored in the disc take priority

over the Setup Display settings and not all the

functions described may work.

1Press DISPLAY when the player is

in stop mode.

The Control Bar appears.

2Press X/xto select (SETUP),

then press ENTER.

3Press X/xto select “CUSTOM,”

then press ENTER.

The Setup Display appears.

4Press X/xto select the setup item

from the displayed list:

“LANGUAGE SETUP,”“SCREEN

SETUP,”“CUSTOM SETUP,”or

“AUDIO SETUP.”Then press

ENTER.

The Setup item is selected.

Example: “SCREEN SETUP”

5Select an item using X/x, then

press ENTER.

The options for the selected item appear.

Example: “TV TYPE”

QUICK

LANGUAGE SETUP

MENU:

AUDIO:

SUBTITLE: ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

OSD: ENGLISH

ENGLISH

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER:

BACKGROUND:

16:9

JACKET PICTURE

Selected item

Setup items

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER:

BACKGROUND:

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9

Options

Settings and Adjustments

Select a setting using X/x, then

press ENTER.

The setting is selected and setup is

complete.

Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display

is turned off.

To enter the Quick Setup mode

Select “QUICK”in Step 3. Follow from Step

5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make

basic adjustments (page 28).

To reset all of the “SETUP”settings

1Select “RESET”in Step 3 and press

ENTER.

2Select “YES”using X/x.

You can also quit the process and return

to the Control Bar by selecting “NO”

here.

3Press ENTER.

All the settings explained on pages 63 to

68 return to the default settings. Do not

press [/1 while resetting the player as it

takes a few seconds to complete.

Setting the Display or

Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

“LANGUAGE SETUP”allows you to set

various languages for the on-screen display or

sound track.

Select “LANGUAGE SETUP”in the Setup

Display. To use the display, see “Using the

Setup Display”(page 62).

◆OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆MENU (DVD only)

You can select the desired language for the

disc’s menu.

◆AUDIO (DVD only)

Switches the language of the sound track.

When you select “ORIGINAL,”the language

given priority in the disc is selected.

◆SUBTITLE (DVD only)

Switches the language of the subtitle recorded

on the DVD.

When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,”the

language for the subtitles changes according to

the language you selected for the sound track.

zHint

If you select “OTHERS t”in “MENU,”

“SUBTITLE,”and “AUDIO,”select and enter a

language code from “Language Code List”on

page 74 using the number buttons.

Note

When you select a language in “MENU,”

“SUBTITLE,”or “AUDIO”that is not recorded on

the DVD, one of the recorded languages will be

automatically selected.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER:

BACKGROUND:

4:3 PAN SCAN

JACKET PICTURE

Selected setting

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:

MENU:

AUDIO:

SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

1-16

◆PAUSE MODE (DVD only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

◆TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)

Gives the sound track which contains the

highestnumber of channels priority when you

play a DVD on which multiple audio formats

(PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital

format) are recorded.

Notes

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

may change. The “TRACK SELECTION”setting

has higher priority than the “AUDIO”settings in

“LANGUAGE SETUP”(page 63).

•If you set “DTS”to “OFF”(page 68), the DTS

sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK

SELECTION”to “AUTO.”

•If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital

sound tracks have the same number of channels,

the player selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and

MPEG audio sound tracks in this order.

◆MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD/VIDEO CD

only)

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or

off. Resume playback can be stored in

memory for up to 6 different DVD/VIDEO

CD discs (page 34).

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

“AUDIO SETUP”allows you to set the sound

according to the playback and connection

conditions.

Select “AUDIO SETUP”in the Setup

Display. To use the display, see “Using the

Setup Display”(page 62).

The default settings are underlined.

◆AUDIO ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this

item to “ON.”The player reduces the audio

output level.

This function affects the output of the

AUDIO OUT L/R jacks.

◆AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

(DVD only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is

turned down when playing a DVD that

conforms to “AUDIO DRC.”This affects the

output from the following jacks:

–AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack only when

“DOLBY DIGITAL”is set to “D-PCM”

(page 67).

AUTO The picture, including subjects

that move dynamically, is

output with no jitter. Normally

select this position.

FRAME The picture, including subjects

that do not move dynamically,

is output in high resolution.

OFF No priority given.

AUTO Priority given.

ON Stores the resume settings in

memory for up to 6 discs (The

settings remain in memory even

if you select “OFF.”)

OFF Does not store the resume

settings in memory. Playback

restarts at the resume point only

for the current disc in the player.

OFF Normally, select this position.

ON Select this when the playback sound

from the speakers is distorted.

STANDARD Normally select this position.

TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear

even if you turn the volume

down.

WIDE

RANGE

Gives you the feeling of being

at a live performance.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:

AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

OFF

STANDARD

DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL:

MPEG: D-PCM

PCM

DTS: OFF

Settings and Adjustments

◆DOWNMIX (DVD only)

Switches the method for mixing down to 2

channels when you play a DVD which has

rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded

in Dolby Digital format. For details on the

rear signal components, see “Checking the

audio signal format”(page 49). This function

affects the output of the following jacks:

–AUDIO OUT L/R jacks

–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack when

“DOLBY DIGITAL”is set to “D-PCM”

(page 67).

◆DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signals are output via the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

Setting the digital output signal

Switches the method of outputting audio

signals when you connect a component such

as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a

digital input jack.

For connection details, see page 21.

Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,”“MPEG”and

“DTS”after setting “DIGITAL OUT”to

“ON.”

If you connect a component that does not

conform to the selected audio signal, a loud

noise (or no sound) will come out from the

speakers, affecting your ears or causing the

speakers to be damaged.

◆DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

DOLBY

SUR-

ROUND

Select this when the player is

connected to an audio

component that conforms to

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).

NORMAL Select this when the player is

connected to an audio

component that does not

conform to Dolby Surround (Pro

Logic).

ON Normally select this position. When

you select “ON,”see “Setting the

digital output signal”for further

settings.

OFF The influence of the digital circuit

upon the analog circuit is minimal.

D-PCM Select this when the player is

connected to an audio

component lacking a built-in

Dolby Digital decoder. You can

select whether the signals

conform to Dolby Surround

(Pro Logic) or not by making

adjustments to the

“DOWNMIX”item in

“AUDIO SETUP”(page 67).

DOLBY

DIGITAL

Select this when the player is

connected to an audio

component with a built-in

Dolby Digital decoder.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:

AUDIO DRC:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

MPEG:

OFF

STANDARD

DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

PCM

DTS: OFF

DIGITAL OUT: ON

continued

Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP)

Choose settings according to the TV to be

connected.

Select “SCREEN SETUP”in the Setup

Display. To use the display, see “Using the

Setup Display”on page 62.

The default settings are underlined.

The on-screen displays differ depending upon

the player model.

◆TV TYPE

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV

(4:3 standard or wide).

Note

Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX”may

be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN

SCAN”or vice versa.

◆COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD only; For

Asian models only)

Selects the colour system when you play a

VIDEO CD.

Notes

•You cannot change the colour system for DVDs.

•You can change the colour system of this player

according to the connected TV. See page 15.

16:9 Select this when you connect a

wide-screen TV or a TV with a

wide mode function.

4:3 LETTER

BOX

Select this when you connect a

4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide

picture with bands on the upper

and lower portions of the

screen.

4:3 PAN

SCAN

Select this when you connect a

4:3 screen TV. Automatically

displays the wide picture on the

entire screen and cuts off the

portions that do not fit.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER:

BACKGROUND:

16:9

JACKET PICTURE

COLOR SYSTEM: AUTO

AUTO Outputs the video signal in the

system of the VIDEO CD,

either PAL or NTSC. If your

TV is the DUAL system, select

AUTO.

PAL Changes the video signal of an

NTSC VIDEO CD and outputs

it in the PAL system.

NTSC Changes the video signal of a

PAL VIDEO CD and outputs it

in the NTSC system.

4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9

Settings and Adjustments

◆SCREEN SAVER

The screen saver image appears when you

leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15

minutes, or when you play back a CD or

DATA CD (MP3 audio) for more than 15

minutes. The screen saver will help prevent

your display device from becoming damaged

(ghosting). Press Hto turn off the screen

saver.

◆BACKGROUND

Selects the background colour or picture on

the TV screen in stop mode or while playing

a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio).

Custom Settings (CUSTOM

SETUP)

Use this to set up playback related and other

settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP”in the Setup

Display. To use the display, see “Using the

Setup Display”(page 62).

The default settings are underlined.

The on-screen displays differ depending upon

the player model.

◆AUTO POWER OFF

Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or

off.

For Asian models, the default setting is

“OFF.”

◆AUTO PLAY

Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This

function is useful when the player is

connected to a timer (not supplied).

◆DIMMER

Adjusts the lighting of the blue illumination on

the player.

ON Turns on the screen saver.

OFF Turns off the screen saver.

JACKET

PICTURE

The jacket picture (still picture)

appears, but only when the

jacket picture is already

recorded on the disc (CD-

EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does

not contain a jacket picture, the

“GRAPHICS”picture appears.

GRAPHICS

A preset picture stored in the

player appears.

BLUE The background colour is blue.

BLACK The background colour is black. ON The player enters standby mode

when left in stop mode for more

than 30 minutes.

OFF Switches this function off.

ON Automatically starts playback

when the player is turned on.

BRIGHT Makes the lighting bright.

DARK 1 Makes the lighting dark.

DARK 2 Makes the lighting darker.

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO POWER OFF:

AUTO PLAY:

DIMMER:

OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

PAUSE MODE: OFF

TRACK SELECTION: ON

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