Sony DVP-NS900V - Sacd/dvd Player User manual

3-070-853-11(1)
SACD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS900V
© 2001 Sony Corporation

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WARNING
Topreventfireorshockhazard,
donotexposetheunittorainor
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicingtoqualifiedpersonnel
only.
CAUTION
Theuse ofopticalinstrumentswith
this product will increase eye
hazard. As the laser beam used in
this SACD/DVD player is harmful
to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”
within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and
maintenance(servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit. Record
the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DVP-NS900V
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change or
modificationsnotexpresslyapproved
in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
— Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Sony
SACD/DVD Player. Before
operatingthisplayer,pleasereadthis
manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.

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Precautions
On safety
•Caution –The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye hazard.
•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 longas itisconnectedtothe wall
outlet, even if the player itself has been turned
off.
•If you are not going to use the player for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the player from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
•Should the AC power cord need to be changed,
have it done at a qualified service shop only.
On placement
•Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.
•Do not place the player on a soft surface such as
a rug that might block the ventilation holes onthe
bottom.
•Do not place the player in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
On operation
•If the player is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside the
player. Should this occur, the player may not
operate properly. In this case, remove the disc
and leave the player turned on for about half an
hour until the moisture evaporates.
•When you move the player, take out any discs. If
you don’t, the disc may be damaged.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your player, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc.
It may cause a malfunction.
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.

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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Notes about the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Guide to the Remote Control LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Guide to the Control Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 3: TV Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Step 4: Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Step 4: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Selecting a Playback Area for an SACD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play,
Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc
(Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Searching by Scene (VIEWER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the
Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
SURROUND Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Adjusting the Playback Picture (VIDEO EQUALIZER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . . . . . . . . . 70
Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Labeling the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the
Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . . 81
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . . 97
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
List of Setup Display Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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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:
“DVD”may be used as a general term for DVD
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, and DVD-RWs.
This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
“DVD VIDEO”and “DVD-RW”are trademarks.
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play DVD
VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with
identical region codes.
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.
The player cannot play the following discs:
•CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)
•All CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than music and
VCD format CD-Rs/CD-RWs
•Data part of CD-Extras
•DVD-ROMs
•DVD Audio discs
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
•
A DVD with a different region code (page 97).
•A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player
conforms to the NTSC color system).
•A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
•A disc with paper or stickers on it.
•A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
Icon Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOsorDVD-Rs/DVD-RWs
in Video mode
Functions available for DVD-
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Functions available for Super
Audio CDs
Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
zMore convenient features
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW
SACD
VIDEO CD
Region code
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
Format of discs
Music CD
ALL
MODEL NO.
DVP–XXXX
CD/DVD PLAYER
AC 00V 00Hz
00W NO.
SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN 0-000-000-00
XRegion code

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Note
Some DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs, or 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. DVD-RWs in
VR mode may also take time to play back due to the
recording condition.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been
correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
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.
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
On handling 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 playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
•Before playing, clean the disc with a
cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
•Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner,commerciallyavailablecleaners,or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Copyrights

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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
APOWER switch/indicator (37)
2(remote sensor) (16)
3Disc tray (37)
4MULTI CHANNEL indicator
Lights up when:
—playing a disc that contains multiple
audio signal channels
—the disc is not inserted
5Front panel display (9)
6A(open/close) button (37)
7H(play) button/indicator (37)
8X(pause) button/indicator (38) (77)
9x(stop) button (37)
q; C/X/x/c/ ENTER button (31)
qa Click shuttle (49)
qs JOG button/indicator (50)
qd ORETURN button (42)
qf MENU button (40)
qg TOP MENU button (40)
qh DISPLAY button (13)
qj ./>(previous/next) buttons (38)
qk SACD indicator
Lights up when the disc is a Super Audio
CD
ql DVD indicator
Lights up when the disc is a DVD
w; FL OFF button/indicator (86)
wa VIDEO OFF button/indicator (37)
ws PHONES LEVEL control (37)
wd PHONES jack (37)

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* When playing the SACD layer of SACD discs, the disc type is not displayed.
zYou can turn off the front panel display by:
—pressing FL OFF on the player
—using the scroll key and LCD screen on the remote (page 12)
—setting “DIMMER”of “CUSTOM SETUP”to “OFF”or “AUTO OFF”in the Setup Display (page 86).
When the front panel display turns off, the FL OFF indicator lights up on the player.
Front panel display
When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)
When playing back an SACD, CD, or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR MIN SEC
Digital
V-PARTPROGRESSIVE
MPEG MULTI SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1 DMIX P. PCM
PGM A-B
Playing time (54)
Disc type
Current chapter (54)Current audio
signal (59)
Lights up when you can change
the angle (64)
Current play
mode (43) Current title (54)
Lights up when the player
outputs progressive signals (84)
TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE HOUR MIN SEC
Digital
V-PARTPROGRESSIVE
MPEG MULTI SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1 DMIX P. PCM
BGM A-B
Current play mode (43)
Disc type
Current scene (54) Playing time (54)
Lights up when the player
outputs progressive signals (84)
TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE HOUR MIN SEC
Digital
V-PARTPROGRESSIVE
MPEG MULTI SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1 DMIX P. PCM
PGM A-B
Playing time (54)
Disc type*Current track and index (54)
Current play mode (43)
Lights up when playing the multi-
channel playback area on SACDs (41)
Lights up when the
player outputs
progressive signals
(84)
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Rear panel
1DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (25)
(27) (29)
2DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (25)
(27) (29)
3S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack (17)
4AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks (24) (27)
(29)
55.1CH OUTPUT jacks (25)
6COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN
SELECT switch (84)
7COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)
jacks (20)
8S VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (20)
9VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (20)

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1TV/DVD switch (78)
2ZOPEN/CLOSE button (38)
3LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen
(12)
4PROGRAM button (43)
5VIDEO EQ (video equalizer) button (67)
6/ SEARCH buttons (49)
7./>PREV/NEXT (previous/next)
buttons (38)
8HPLAY button (37)
The Hbutton has a tactile dot.
9VIDEO ON/OFF button (37)
JClick shuttle (49)
KDISPLAY button (13)
LTOP MENU button (40)
MNumber buttons (40)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.
NCLEAR button (43)
OSEARCH MODE button (50)
P[/1(on/standby) button (37) (78)
QScroll key (12)
RPICTURE MEMORY button (83)
SBOOKMARK button (53)
TREPLAY button (38)
UxSTOP button (37)
VXPAUSE button (38)
WJOG button (50)
XENTER button (31)
YC/X/x/cbuttons (31)
wh ORETURN button (42)
wj MENU button (40)
wk CH (channel) +/–buttons (78)
The + button has a tactile dot.
wl VOL (volume) +/–buttons (78)
The + button has a tactile dot.
e; ENTER button
ea WIDE MODE button (78)
es TV/VIDEO button (78)
Remote

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Guide to the Remote Control LCD Screen
The supplied remote has an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen and scroll key for controlling
the player without using the Control Menu Display. By pushing the scroll key up or down, you
can call up various displays and functions such as “TIME/TEXT”and “SUBTITLE.”
The following commands are contained in the LCD. The commands will scroll continuously if
you keep the scroll key pushed up or down.
1Toggle the scroll key up or down to select a command.
2Point the remote at the (remote sensor) on the player and press down on the word PUSH
imprinted on the scroll key so that appears in the LCD screen.
The player will respond to the selected command as long as the command remains in the LCD
screen. Some commands require you to press down on the scroll key repeatedly. For a
description of each command listed above, refer to the pages in parentheses.
LCD contents
Operating the LCD and scroll key
Scroll key
LCD screen
TIME/TEXT (page 55)
Y
AUDIO (page 58)
Y
SUBTITLE (page 65)
Y
ANGLE (page 64)
Y
SURROUND (page 60)
Y
SHUFFLE (page 45)
MULTI/2CH (page 41)
Y
SACD/CD (page 42)
Y
DVE (page 70)
Y
BNR (page 66)
Y
A-B (page 47)
Y
REPEAT (page 46)
FL ON/OFF
(page 86)
Tt
yy

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Guide to the Control Menu Display
Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display
appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, please refer to the page in parentheses.
List of Control Menu Items
Control Menu
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
OFF
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
Select: Cancel:
SUBTITLE ENTER RETURN
Currently playing chapter
number (VIDEO CD/SACD/
CD: index number)
Playing time
Total number of chapters or indexes recorded
Currently playing title number
(VIDEO CD/SACD/CD: track number)
Options
Current setting
Total number of titles or tracks recorded
Playback status
(NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)
Functionnameofselected
Control Menu item
Operation message
Icon of selected
Control Menu item
Control Menu items
Type of disc being
played back
TITLE (page 50)/SCENE (page
50)/TRACK (page 50) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
CHAPTER (page 50)/INDEX
(page 50) Selects the chapter or index to be played.
TRACK (page 50) Selects the track to be played.
INDEX (page 50) Selects the index to be played.
TIME/TEXT (page 50)
TIME/MEMO (page 50)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining
playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music
searching.
Displays the DVD or SACD/CD text.
Displays the label (Disc Memo) you assigned
to a disc.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page
40) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be
played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited
PLAY LIST.
AUDIO (page 58) Changes the audio setting.
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MULTI/2CH (page 41) Selects the playback area on SACDs when
available.
SUBTITLE (page 65) Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
ANGLE (page 64) Changes the angle.
SURROUND (page 60) Selects the surround functions.
ADVANCED (page 57) Checks the information (bit rate or layer) on
the disc while playing a DVD.
PARENTAL CONTROL (page
72) Set to prohibit playback on this player.
SETUP (page 80) QUICK Setup (page 31)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired
language of the on-screen display, the aspect
ratio of the TV, the audio output, and the
appropriate speaker settings.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can
adjust other various settings.
RESET
Returns the settings in “SETUP”to the default
setting.
PROGRAM (page 43) Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the
order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 45) Plays the title, chapter, or track in random
order.
REPEAT (page 46) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks)
repeatedly or one title/chapter/track
repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 47) Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
BNR (page 66) Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the
“block noise”or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
VIDEO EQUALIZER (page 67) Adjusts the video signal from the player. You
can select the picture quality that best suits the
program you are watching.
DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER
(page 70) Exaggerates the outline of the image to
produce a sharper picture.
VIEWER (page 52) Divides the screen into 9 subscreens to help
you find the scene you want quickly.

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zEach time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:
When playing an SACD/CD disc, only the Control Menu display 1 will appear. The Control Menu items are different
depending on the disc.
zThe Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except
“OFF.”(“SURROUND,”“PROGRAM,”“SHUFFLE,”“REPEAT,”“A-B REPEAT,”“BNR,”“DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER”only). The “ANGLE”indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed. The “VIDEO
EQUALIZER”indicator lights up in green when any setting other than “STANDARD”is selected. The “VIEWER”
indicator lights up in green when a bookmark is set.
Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2
m
ADVANCED display (Appears if you select any setting other than “OFF.”See page 57.)
m
Control Menu display off
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Getting Started
Quick Overview
A quick overview presented in this chapter 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 20.
Notes
•You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.
•Be sure to turn off 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)
•S VIDEO cord (1)
•Remote commander (remote) RMT-D140A (1)
•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3and #ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using
the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.
Notes
•Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
•Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
•Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
•If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.

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Step 3: TV Hookups
Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in the order (1~4) shown below.
Be sure to connect the power code last.
When connecting to a wide screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 82.
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
INPUT
S-LINK
CONTROL S
to video input
3Power source
SACD/DVD Player
1Audio/video
cord (supplied)
to audio input
to VIDEO
OUT 1 to AUDIO OUT
L/R 1
4Power source
To S-LINK (control S)
To S-LINK/CONTROL S IN
2S-LINK cord
(not supplied)
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When connecting to a TV that accepts progressive (480p) format signals
You need to use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to view progressive signals. Hook up
your TV using pattern Con page 20, and then run Quick Setup on page 31.
If your TV has an S-LINK (control S) input jack
You can control the player from a Sony TV, or control a Sony TV using the player. For instance,
when you play a DVD, the TV’s input will automatically switch to the jack to which you
connected the player.
Connect the TV via the S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack using an S-LINK cord (not supplied).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.

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Step 4: Playing a Disc
1Turn on the TV.
2Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.
3Press POWER on the player.
4Press Aon the player to open the disc tray.
5Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down.
6Press H.
The disc tray closes and the player begins playing the disc.
After Step 6
Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want
from the menu and play the DVD VIDEO (page 40) or VIDEO CD disc (page 42).
To stop playing
Press x.
To take out the disc
Press A.
To turn off the player
Press [/1on the remote. The player is set to standby mode and the power indicator lights up in
red. Press POWER on the player to turn off completely.
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Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Before you start, turn off the power, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert
the batteries into the remote (page 16).
Notes
•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
•Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
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 onyour TV monitor, projector,
or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible
TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connection C.