Sony DVP-NCBOOH User manual

3-283-152-12(1)
CDIDVD
Player
Operating Instructions __.m
Manual de instrucciones ____
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DVP-NC800H
Serial No. _
For Customers in Canada
If this productis not working properly, pleasecall 1-877-602-2008 for
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact our Customer
Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:
Customer Information Service
115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6
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©2008 Sony Corporation

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do notexpose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The AC power cord must be
changed only at aqualified
service shop.
Batteries or batteries
installed apparatus shall not
be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire
or the
like.
CAUTION
Theuse of optical instruments with
this product
wil1 increase eye
hazard. As the laser beam used in
this CDIDVD player is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
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This symbol is
&intended to alert the
user to the presence
of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that
may be
of sufficient magnitude to
constitute arisk
of electric shockto
persons. This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any
changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
--
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for aClass Bdigital device,
pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This
equipmentgenerates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy
and,
if not instal1ed and used in
accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that
interference
wil1 not occur in a
particular instal1ation.
If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be
determined by turning the
equipment
off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one
or more of the
fol1owing measures:
-Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an
outlet on acircuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
-Consult the dealer or an
experienced radiorrV technician
for help.
Notes About the
Discs
•To keep the disc clean, handle
the disc by its edge. Do not touch
the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or
scratches on the disc may cause
it to malfunction.
•Do not expose the disc to direct
sunlight
or heat sources such as
hot air ducts, or leave it in acar
parked in direct sunlight
as the
temperature may rise
considerably inside the car.
•Afterplaying, store the disc in its
case.
•Clean the disc with acleaning
cloth. Wipe the disc from the
center out.
•Do not use solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
•Ifyou have printed the disc's
label, dry the label before
playing.

Important Safety
Instructions
I) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near
water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat
sources such
as radiators, heat
registers, stoves,
or other
apparatus (includingamplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. Apolarized plug has
two blades with one wider than
the other. Agrounding type
plug has two blades and athird
grounding prong. The wide
blade
or the third prong are
provided for your safety.
If the
provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement
of
the obsolete outlet.
10)Protect the power cord from
being walked on
or pinched
particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
Il)Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket,
or table
specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus.
When acart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
I)
13)Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms
or when
unused for long periods
of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord
or plug is
damaged, liquid has been
spilled
or objects have fallen
intothe apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain
or
moisture, does not operate
normally,
or has been dropped.
Precautions
On safety
• To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
•Should any solid object
or liquid
fall into the cabinet, unplug the
player and have it checked by
qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
•The player is not disconnected
from the AC powersourceas long
as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even
if the player itselfhas
been turned off.
•
If you are not going to use the
player for along time, be sure to
disconnect the player from the
wall outlet.
To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself;
never pull the cord.
On placement
•Place the playerin alocation with
adequate ventilation to prevent
heat build-up in the player.
•Do not place the player on asoft
surface such as arug.
•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 player in an
inclined position.
It is designed to
be operated in ahorizontal
position only.
•Keep the player and the discs
away from equipment with strong
magnets, such as microwave
ovens,
or large loudspeakers.
•Do not place heavy objects on the
player.
•Do not install this player in a
confined space, such as a
bookshelf
or similar unit.
•Install the player so that the AC
power cord can be unplugged
from the wall socket immediately
in the event
of trouble.
On operation
•If the player is brought directly
from acold to awarm location,
or is placedin avery 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
playerturned on for about halfan
hour until the moisture
evaporates.
•When you move the player, take
out any discs. If you don't, the
disc may be damaged.
On adjusting volume
Do not tum up the volume while
listening to asection with very low
level inputs or no audio signals. If
you do, the speakers may be
damaged when apeak level section
is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and
controls with asoft cloth slightly
moistened with amild detergent
solution. Do not use any type
of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs, discllens
cleaners
~
Do not use cleaning discs or disci ~
lens cleaners (including wet or
spraytypes),These may causethe
apparatus to malfunction,
On replacement of parts
In the event that this unit is
repaired, repaired parts may be
collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This playeris capable of
holding astill video image or
on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely.
If
you leave the still video image or
on-screen display image
displayed on your
TV for an
extended period
of time you risk
permanent damage to your
television screen. Plasma display
panel televisions and projection
televisions are susceptible to this.
On transporting the player
Before transporting the player,
follow the procedure below to
return the internal mechanisms to
their original positions.
1Remove all the discs from the
disc tray.
2Press ~ to close the disc tray.
Make sure that
"NO DISC"
appears on the front panel
display.
3Press I/C> to tum off the player.
The player enters standby
mode.
4Disconnect the AC power
cord.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your player,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

Table of Contents
WARNING 2
Notes About the Discs 2
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautions 3
About This Manual 5
This Player Can Play the Following Discs 6
Guide to Parts and Controls 8
Guide to the Control Menu Display
11
Guide to the 'BRAVIA Sync' Display 13
Hookups. ....................................... .. 14
Hooking Up the Player. .........................................14
Step
1: Unpacking .............................................14
Step
2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords 15
About the CONTROL FOR HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA Sync'
(for HDMI connections only) 17
Step
3: Connecting the Audio Cords 18
Step
4: Connecting the Power Cord 20
Step
5: Preparing the Remote 20
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote
21
Step 6: Quick Setup 22
Playback ....................................... .. 24
Playing Discs 24
Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
IA-B Repeat Play) 30
Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) 34
Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS) 35
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (AVSYNC) 36
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL) 37
Search ing for a Scene .............................. .. 40
Searching for aParticular Point on aDisc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Freeze Frame) 40
Searching for aTitle/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc
41
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) 43
Sound Adjustments .................................. 44
Changing the Sound 44
TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) 46
Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images ..................... 47
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 47
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files 48
Enjoying JPEG Images as aSlide Show 50

Settings and Adjustments .............................. 54
Using the Setup Display 54
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) 55
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) 56
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 58
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) 59
HDMI Settings (HDMI SETUP)
61
Additional Information 63
Troubleshooting 63
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear
in the display) 66
Specifications 67
Language Code List 68
Parental Control Area Code List 68
Index 69
About This Manual
•Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the
controls
on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.
• "DVD" may be used as ageneral term for commercial DVDs, DVD+RWsIDVD+Rs/
DVD+Rs DL (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-RsIDVD-Rs DL (VR mode, video
mode).
•
The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:
Icons Meaning
IiEi1!!I Functions available for commercial DVDs and DVD+RWsIDVD+Rs/
DVD+Rs DL in +VR mode
or DVD-RWsIDVD-RsIDVD-Rs DL in video
mode
Iil!m!I
Functions available for DVD-RWsIDVD-RsIDVD-Rs DL in VR (Video
Recording) mode
1m
Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-
RWs in video
CD format or Super VCD format)
1m Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format
Ii.IiIIDJ
Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files)
IlEIiE!L]
Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWsIDVD+Rs/
DVD+Rs DLlDVD-RWs/DVD-RsIDVD-Rs DL containing MP3* audio
tracks, and JPEG image files)
*MP3 (MPEG-I Audio Layer III) is astandard format defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data.

This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
Format of discs
Commercial DVD
~
VIDEO
DVD-RW/-R
~~
RW
R4.7
DVD+RW/+R/ •
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+RDL
DVD+ AotWl'I_I.
DVD+R
•
DVD+RDL
VIDEO CD/
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Music CD
[DIGITAL VIDEO]
DIGITAL AUDID
CD-RW/-R
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"DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R,"
"DVD+R
DL," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO,"
and "CD" logos are trademarks.
Note about CDs/DVDs
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
-music
CD format
-video CD format
-MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
of
format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1/
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet
-KODAK Picture CD format
*Alogical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD-RWsIDVD-RsIDVD-Rs DL/
DVD+RWs/DVD+RsIDVD+RsDLrecorded
in the following formats:
-MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
of
format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
•CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than
those recorded in the formats listed on this
page.
•CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
•Data part
of CD-Extras.
•DVD Audio discs.
•HD layer on Super Audio CDs.
•BDs.
•
HDDVDs.
•Disc recorded with an AVCHD-compatible
DVD video camera.
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A commercial DVD with adifferent region
code.
• A disc recorded in acolor system otherthan
NTSC, such as PALor SECAM (this player
conforms to the NTSC color system).
• A disc that has anon-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper
or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive
of cellophane
tape or asticker still left on it.
Region code
Your player has aregion code printed on the
back
of the unit and only will play
commercial DVDs (playback only) labeled
with identical region codes. This system is
used to protect copyrights.
Commercial DVDs labeled
(~) will also
play on this player.
If you try to play any othercommercial DVD,
the message "Playback prohibited by area
limitations." will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the commercial DVD, there
may be no region code indication, even
though playing the commercial DVD is
prohibited by area restrictions.
[~'- u'_~t Region code

Em
•Notes about DVD+RWslDVD+RslDVD+Rs
DL, DVD·RWslDVD·RslDVD·Rs DL
or CD·
RslCD·RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL,
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, orCD-Rs/
CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to
the recording quality or physical condition
of the
disc, or the characteristics
of the recording device
and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL,
even if they have been correctly finalized. In this
case, view the disc by normal playback. Also
some DATACDs/DATADVDscreated
in Packet
Write format cannot be played.
•Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the
CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
• For player that cannot play images that
contain acopy protection only
Images in DVD-VR mode with CPRM*
protection may not be played if they contain a
copy protection signal, "Copyright lock" appears
on the screen.
*CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media)
is acoding technology that protects the
copyright of images.
•Note on DualDiscs
ADuaIDisc is atwo sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product
is not guaranteed.
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 playbackfeatures 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
U.S. patents
and other intellectual property
rights. Use
of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering
or disassembly is
prohibited.

Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
rn 1/c9 (on/standby) button (24)
I1J HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) indicator (16, 61, 62)
Lights up when the HDMI OUTjackis
correctly connected to aHDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
compliant device with HDMI or DVI
(Digital Visual Interface) input.
rnJ DISC 1-5 buttons (25)
@] ~ (play) button (24)
[ID •(stop) button (25)
[§] ~/~ (previous/next) buttons (40)
Rear panel
[lJ ~ (open/close) button (24)
[ID DISC SKIP button (26)
[ID II (remote sensor) (20)
11m EXCHANGE button (26)
ff1] Disc tray (24)
l12l Front panel display (9)
*This DVD player incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMJTM) technology.
"HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
MultimediaInterface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC."
BUS
rn HDMI OUT (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface out) jack (IS)
I1J DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (18)
rnJ DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (18)
@] LINE OUT LIR (AUDIO) jacks (18)
[ID LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (IS)
[§] SVIDEO OUT jack (IS)
[lJ COMPONENT VIDEO OUTjacks
(15)

Front panel display
When playing back a DVD
Disc numbers (25) Lights up when you can
Disc type change the angle (25) Playing time of the
current title (29)
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Current All Disc Repeat Playing Lights up during Repeat Play (32)
disc mode (32) status
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PSC) (27)
Disc numbers (25)
Disc type Current playing time (28)
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Current disc Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (33)
When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), DATA DVD (MP3 aUdio), or VIDEO CD
(without PSC)
Disc type*
Disc numbers (25) Current track (28)
Current playing time (28)
Lights
up during Repeat Play (32)
Current
disc
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*When playing DATA DVDs, the DVD indicator is displayed.
When playing VIDEO CDs (without PBC), the VCD indicator
is displayed.
. ~. Hint
You can adjust the lighting of the front panel
display by setting "DIMMER" in "CUSTOM
SETUP." (page 58)
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Remote
...------11
rnJ ~ /~ PREV /NEXT (previous/
next) buttons (25)
[1Q] ...... .... /~.~ SCAN/SLOW
buttons (40)
[j] ZOOM button (25, 50)
[l2J SLOW PLAY IF AST PLA Ybuttons
(25)
~ AUDIO button (44)
lHl SUBTITLE button (25, 50)
~ 1/<:9 (on/standby) button (24)
~ VOL (volume) +/- buttons (21)
The +button has atactile dot.*
1111 TVNIDEO button (21)
~ PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
button (43, 49)
ImI TIMEITEXT button (28)
[gQ] MENU button (27)
1211 ENTER button (22)
~ DISPLAY button (11)
~ c:> PLAY button (24)
The
c:> button has atactile dot.*
~ • STOP button (25)
!2§] .. PAUSE button (25)
[2§] DISC SKIP button (46)
I2lI ANGLE button (25)
*Use the tactile dot as areference when operating
the player.
10
US
[I] TV 1/<:9 (on/standby) button (21)
[2J ~ OPEN/CLOSE button (25)
~ Number buttons (27)
The number 5button has atactile dot.*
@] CLEAR button (31)
[ID TOP MENU button (27)
[ID +-/1'/~/-+ buttons (25)
[l] 0"-' RETURN button (26)
[ID •• ~II/II • ... REPLAY/STEP/
ADVANCE/STEP buttons (25,41)

Guide to the Control Menu Display
Use the Control Menu to select afunction and to view related information. Press DISPLAY
repeatedly to tum on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
[
Control Menu display 1
control7no display 2(appears for certain discs only)
Control Menu display off
Control Menu display
The Control Menu display Iand 2will show different items depending on the disc type.
Example: Control Menu display 1when playing aDVD VIDEO.
Control Menu items
Selected item
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
Operation message
,..-----Currently playing disc number
"---Currently playing title number*I
"---Currently playing chapter number*2
Total number of titles*1 Playback status
(~ Playback,
Total number of chapters*2 II Pause,
•Stop, etc.)
Type
of disc
being played*3
~~~V--------r--Playing time*4
'----------+--Current setting
t-------------t----,nptions
*IDisplays the scene number for VIDEO CDs
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs!
CDs, album number for DATA CDslDATA
DVDs.
*2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs,
MP3 audio track number, or IPEG image file
number for DATA CDslDATA DVDs.
*3 Displays Super VCD as "SVCD."
*4 Displays the date for JPEG files.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
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ALBUM
Selects the album thatcontains MP3
audio track and JPEG image file to
be played.
FILE
Selects the JPEG image file to be
played.
DATE
Displays the date the picture was
taken by adigital camera.
SETUP
QUICK Setup
Use Quick Setup to choose the
desired language of the on-screen
display, the aspect ratio of the TV,
and the audio output signal.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup
setting, you can adjust various other
settings.
RESET
Returns the settings in "SETUP" to
the default setting.
~~ INTERVAL
f:.-uJ
Specifies the duration for which the
slides are displayed on the screen.
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ORIGINAUPLAYLIST
Selects the type of titles (DVD- VR
mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL
one, or an edited PLAY LIST.
TIMEITEXT
Checks the elapsed time and the
remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and
music searching.
TRACK
Selects the track to be played.
TITLEISCENEITRACK
Selects the title, scene, or track to be
played.
CHAPTERIINDEX
Selects the chapter or index to be
played.
rDII!I PROGRAM
! .. w,<. ." Selects the title, chapter, or track to
play in the order you want.
W. DISC
Selects the disc to be played.
Item Item Name, Function
List of Control Menu items
••
SHUFFLE
Plays the title, chapter, or track in
random order.
EFFECT
Selects the effects to be used for
changing slides during aslide show.
REPEAT
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all
tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one
title/chapter/track/album repeatedly.
\I~I' A-B REPEAT
t .... ~ Specifies the parts you want to play
repeatedly.
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE
Adjusts the video signal from the
player. You can select the picture
quality that best suits the program
you are watching.
.lmJ ~~a~::~e~~~ outline of the image
to produce asharper picture.
f'jT~~ TVS (TV Virtual Surround)
Jf
a
,". Selects the surround functions.
MODE (MP3, JPEG)
Selects the data type; MP3 audio
track (AUDIO), JPEG image file
(IMAGE), or both (AUTO) to be
played when playing aDATA CD or
DATA DVD.
.~. Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
1[1.---+_when you select any item
except "OFF" ("PROGRAM," "SHUFFLE,"
"REPEAT," "A-B REPEAT," "SHARPNESS,"
''TVS'' only). The "ORIGINAUPLAYLIST"
indicator lights up in green when you select "PLAY
LIST' (default setting). The "CUSTOM PICTURE
MODE" indicator lights up in green when any
setting other than "STANDARD" is selected. The
"A VSYNC" indicator lights up in green when set
to more than 0ms.
•• ~~:~t~:delay between the picture
and sound.
•'111 PARENTAL CONTROL
Set to prohibit playback on this
player.

Guide to the 'BRAVIA Sync' Display
You can control the player by selecting the SYNC MENU button on the TV's remote or TV's
option menu.
'BRA VIA Sync' display
The 'BRA VIA Sync' display will show different items depending on the disc type.
Example:
'BRA VIA Sync' display when playing a DVD VIDEO
I I I I
Select an item using ~/1'/4-/-+ and then press
ENTER.
• When playing a DVD VIDEO
Displays MENU, TOP MENU and DISC
SKIP.
• When playing in DVD-VR mode
Displays ..... , ~, DISC SKIP, and
chapter number.
• When playing a CD, VIDEO CD, or Super
VCD (without PBC)
Displays ..... , ~, DISC SKIP, and track
number.
• When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
(with PDC) (page 27)
Displays ..... , ~, DISC SKIP, and scene
number.
When the
disc's menu appears, you canselect
an item by pressing 1'/4-.
• When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD
Displays MENU, PICTURE NA VI, and
DISC SKIP.
To turn off the display
Press RETURN or SYNC MENU button on
the TV's remote.
.~. Hint
You can also control these functions on the player's
remote.
•Theitems
in the 'BRA VIASync' display have the
same functions as the player's remote buttons
(page 10).
•You can only use this function if your TV
supports the
'BRA VIA Sync'.
•For more details
of 'BRAVIA Sync', please refer
to the operation instructions supplied with the TV.

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Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow steps 1to 6to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
•Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
•You cannot connect this player to aTV that does not have avideo input jack.
•Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
•AudioNideo cord (phono plug x 3
+-+ phono plug x3) (1)
•Remote commander (remote) (1)
•R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the Video CordslHDMI Cords
Connect this playerto your TV monitor, projector, oraudio component such as an AV amplifier
(receiver) using avideo cord. Select one
of the patterns 0through 0, according to the input
jack on your
TV monitor, projector, or audio component.
In orderto view progressive signal (480p) pictures with acompatible
TV, projector, or monitor,
you must use pattern
e. Select pattern 0when connecting to aTV, projector, or audio
component equipped with HOMI input.
to HDMI
OUT
HDMIIN
.. TV, projector, or
au~U~ component.
Component
video cord
(not supplied)
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o Video input jack
You will enjoy standard quality images.
eS VIDEO input jack
You will enjoy high quality images.
e Component video input jacks
(V, PI, PRJ
You will enjoy accurate color reproduction
and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format
signals, use this connection and set
"PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT
ONLY)" in "SCREEN SETUP" to "ON"
(page 57) to output progressive signals.
G) HDMI/DVI input jack
Use acertified Sony HDMI cord to enjoy
high quality digital picture and sound through
the HDMI OUTjack.
To connect to a TV with OVI input
Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not
supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any
audio signals, so you have to use another
audio connection in addition to this
connection (page 18). Furthermore, you
cannot connect the HDMI OUTjack to DVI
jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI
jacks on PC displays).
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen
TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit
your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio,
see page 56.
Not straight
TV
VCR
Connect
directly
CD/DVD player
• If the picture appears too white when you are
using eor CD connection, set"BLACKLEVEL"
in "SCREEN SETUP" to "OFF' (page 57).
•Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when
moving the player.
•Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet
wall, if you place the player on the cabinet with
the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the
HDMI OUTjack or the HDMI cord.
•When connecting or disconnecting, do not screw
in or rotate the HDMI connector.
•Do notconnectaVCR, etc., between your TV and
the player. If you pass the player signals via the
VCR, you may not receive aclear image on the
TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video
inputjack, connect the player to this jack.
Connector is
upside down
2 Insert the HOMI connector straight into
the HOMI OUT jack.
Do not bend or apply force to the HDMI
connector.
When connecting to aSony TV that is
compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI
function, see page 17.
When connecting to the HOMI OUT jack
Follow the steps below. Improper handling
may damage the HDMI OUTjack and
the connector.
1 Carefully align the HOMI OUT jack on
the back of the player and the HOMI
connector by checking their shapes.
Make sure the connector is not upside
down or tilted.
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About the CONTROL FOR HDMI
functions for 'BRAVIA Sync' (for
HDMI connections only)
By connecting to Sony components that are
compatible with the CONTROL FOR HOMI
function with an HOMIcord(not supplied), you can
enjoy
the following features:
•One-Touch Play (page 24)
•System-Power
Off
When you tum the TV off by using the I/~ button
on the
TV's remote, the components compatible
with CONTROL FOR HDMI function tum
off
automatically.
To prepare for the 'BRAVIA Sync' features
Set "CONTROL FOR HOM!" to "ON" in "HOMI
SETUP" (page 62). For details on TV setting, refer
to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Depending on the connected component, the
CONTROL FOR HDMI function may not work.
Refer to the operating instructionssupplied with the
component.

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords
Select one of the following patterns 0or e, according to the inputjack on your TV monitor,
projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver).
This will enable you to listen to sound.
,
,
(yellow)* :
,
~
or or
Opticaldigitalcord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
Jl Jl
before connecting ~ \!
HDMI cord (not supplied)
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
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*The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 15).
. ~. Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

GAudio UR input jacks
This connection will use your TV's or audio
component's two speakers for sound.
e Digital audio input jack
If your audio component has aDolby*1
Digital or DTS*2 decoder and adigital input
jack, use this connection. You can enjoy
Dolby Digital (5.1ch) and DTS (5.lch)
surround effect.
If you connect to aSony audio component
that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR
HDMI function, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the audio
component.
*IManufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
*2 Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #:
5,451,942 &other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued &pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are
registered trademarks and the DTS logos and
Symbol are trademarks
of DTS, Inc. ©1996-
2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
•After you have completed the connection,
be sure
to set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "DOLBY
DIGITAL" and "OTS" to
"ON" in Quick Setup
(page 22).
•When you connect an audio component that
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set
"48kHz/96kHz PCM" in "AUDIO SETUP" to
"96kHz/24bit" (page 60).
•The TVS effects
of this player cannot be used
with this connection.
•When you connect the player to an audio
component using an HOMI cord, you will need to
do one
of the following:
-Connect the audio component to the TV with the
HOMIcord.
-Connect the player to the TV with avideo cord
other than HOMI cord (component video cord, S
VIOEO cord,
or audio/video cord).
•When connecting to the HOMI OUTjack,
carefully align the HOMI connectorwith the jack.
00 not bend and apply force to the HOMI cord.

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Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord
Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.
Step 5: Preparing the Remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the ®and eends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
II on the player.
•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 alighting 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.