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.... • Should any discs. On cleaning discs Do not use of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your nearest Sony dealer. 3 If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your television screen. Precautions On safety • Caution ... If you are especially susceptible to be sure to a section with liquids, such as alcohol or benzine. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with strong magnets, such as it is connected to a warm location, or is brought directly from a cold to ...
.... • Should any discs. On cleaning discs Do not use of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your nearest Sony dealer. 3 If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your television screen. Precautions On safety • Caution ... If you are especially susceptible to be sure to a section with liquids, such as alcohol or benzine. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with strong magnets, such as it is connected to a warm location, or is brought directly from a cold to ...
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...2 Welcome 2 Precautions 3 About This Manual 6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 6 Notes About the Discs 8 Index to Parts and Controls 9 Guide to the Control Menu Display 14 Hookups 17 Hooking Up the Player 17 Step 1: Unpacking 17 Step 2: Preparing the Remote 17 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords... From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play 37 Using the DVD's Menu 38 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW 39 Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 40 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback 41 Selecting and Playing an MP3 Audio Track ...
...2 Welcome 2 Precautions 3 About This Manual 6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 6 Notes About the Discs 8 Index to Parts and Controls 9 Guide to the Control Menu Display 14 Hookups 17 Hooking Up the Player 17 Step 1: Unpacking 17 Step 2: Preparing the Remote 17 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords... From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play 37 Using the DVD's Menu 38 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW 39 Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 40 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback 41 Selecting and Playing an MP3 Audio Track ...
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... SURROUND Mode Settings 70 Enjoying Movies 74 Changing the Angles 74 Displaying the Subtitles 75 Adjusting the Picture (VIDEO CONTROL 76 Using Various Additional Functions 80 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL 80 Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the Supplied Remote 84 Settings and Adjustments 87 Using the Setup Display...
... SURROUND Mode Settings 70 Enjoying Movies 74 Changing the Angles 74 Displaying the Subtitles 75 Adjusting the Picture (VIDEO CONTROL 76 Using Various Additional Functions 80 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL 80 Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the Supplied Remote 84 Settings and Adjustments 87 Using the Setup Display...
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... controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs. • The meaning of discs DVD VIDEO (page 101) DVD-RW (page 101) Super Audio CD (page 101) VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD-RW" are available for Super Audio CDs Functions available for DATA CDs (CD...
... controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs. • The meaning of discs DVD VIDEO (page 101) DVD-RW (page 101) Super Audio CD (page 101) VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD-RW" are available for Super Audio CDs Functions available for DATA CDs (CD...
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... (65) c continued 9 Playing a track or chapter that contains three or more information, see the pages in parentheses. C SACD (Super Audio CD) indicator Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. D MULTI CHANNEL indicator Lights up when: - E Front panel display (10) F Front.../next/enter) dial (35) P O RETURN button (36) Q C/X/x/c/ENTER buttons (38) R DISPLAY button (14) S TOP MENU button (38) T MENU button (38) U VIDEO CONTROL button (76) V SURROUND button (70) W ONE/ALL DISCS button (44) X FOLDER button (50) Y LOAD button (50) Z (remote sensor) (17) wj VIDEO OFF indicator ...
... (65) c continued 9 Playing a track or chapter that contains three or more information, see the pages in parentheses. C SACD (Super Audio CD) indicator Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. D MULTI CHANNEL indicator Lights up when: - E Front panel display (10) F Front.../next/enter) dial (35) P O RETURN button (36) Q C/X/x/c/ENTER buttons (38) R DISPLAY button (14) S TOP MENU button (38) T MENU button (38) U VIDEO CONTROL button (76) V SURROUND button (70) W ONE/ALL DISCS button (44) X FOLDER button (50) Y LOAD button (50) Z (remote sensor) (17) wj VIDEO OFF indicator ...
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... back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Disc type All discs mode (44) Playing status Current play mode (44) Lights up when you can change the angle (74) Current disc Current title and chapter (66) Current audio signal (69) Playing time (66) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) ...(41) Disc type All discs mode (44) Playing status Current play mode (44) Current disc Current scene (66) Playing time (66) When playing back a CD, Super audio CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Disc type ("SACD" lights...
... back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Disc type All discs mode (44) Playing status Current play mode (44) Lights up when you can change the angle (74) Current disc Current title and chapter (66) Current audio signal (69) Playing time (66) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) ...(41) Disc type All discs mode (44) Playing status Current play mode (44) Current disc Current scene (66) Playing time (66) When playing back a CD, Super audio CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Disc type ("SACD" lights...
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Rear panel A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (25) (26) (27) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (25) (26) (27) C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (27) D LINE OUT AUDIO L/R 1/2 jacks (24) (25) (26) E LINE OUT VIDEO 1/2 jacks (19) * This port is intended for future applications. F S VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (19) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/ CB, PR/CR) jacks (19) H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch (90) I COMMAND MODE switch (18) J RS232C jack* K S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack (19) 12
Rear panel A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (25) (26) (27) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (25) (26) (27) C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (27) D LINE OUT AUDIO L/R 1/2 jacks (24) (25) (26) E LINE OUT VIDEO 1/2 jacks (19) * This port is intended for future applications. F S VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (19) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/ CB, PR/CR) jacks (19) H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch (90) I COMMAND MODE switch (18) J RS232C jack* K S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack (19) 12
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... Y ANGLE button (74) Z TIME/TEXT button (65) wj SACD/CD (Super Audio CD/CD) button (40) wk SACD MULTI/2CH (Super Audio CD multi/2 channel) button (40) wl INSTANT SEARCH button (35) e; ... button (35)(84) U ENTER button (84) V WIDE MODE/DISC SKIP - Remote A TV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch (51)(84) B OPEN/CLOSE button (35) C Number buttons (38) The number 5 button has a tactile... dot.* D CLEAR button (45) E SUR (surround) button (70) F VIDEO CONTROL button (76) G SUBTITLE button (75) H AUDIO button (69) I PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation) button (63) J REPEAT button...
... Y ANGLE button (74) Z TIME/TEXT button (65) wj SACD/CD (Super Audio CD/CD) button (40) wk SACD MULTI/2CH (Super Audio CD multi/2 channel) button (40) wl INSTANT SEARCH button (35) e; ... button (35)(84) U ENTER button (84) V WIDE MODE/DISC SKIP - Remote A TV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch (51)(84) B OPEN/CLOSE button (35) C Number buttons (38) The number 5 button has a tactile... dot.* D CLEAR button (45) E SUR (surround) button (70) F VIDEO CONTROL button (76) G SUBTITLE button (75) H AUDIO button (69) I PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation) button (63) J REPEAT button...
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... to select a function and to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: , Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD only) m ADVANCED display (DVD only, see the pages in the Control Menu (page 67). For details, see page 67) m Control Menu display off z Hint You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting...
... to select a function and to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: , Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD only) m ADVANCED display (DVD only, see the pages in the Control Menu (page 67). For details, see page 67) m Control Menu display off z Hint You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting...
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INDEX (page 61) Selects the index to be played. SURROUND (page 70) Selects the surround functions. PARENTAL CONTROL (page 80) Set to prohibit playback on Super Audio CDs when available. List of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY LIST. ALBUM (page 61) Selects the album ...to be played. TRACK (page 61) Selects the track to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 39) Selects the type of Control Menu items ...
INDEX (page 61) Selects the index to be played. SURROUND (page 70) Selects the surround functions. PARENTAL CONTROL (page 80) Set to prohibit playback on Super Audio CDs when available. List of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY LIST. ALBUM (page 61) Selects the album ...to be played. TRACK (page 61) Selects the track to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 39) Selects the type of Control Menu items ...
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... albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/ track/album repeatedly. Select the setting that suits the program you select any setting other settings. The "VIDEO CONTROL" indicator lights up in green when any item except "OFF." ("SURROUND," "PROGRAM," "SHUFFLE," "REPEAT," "A-B REPEAT" only). PROGRAM (page 45...you want quickly. PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 63) Divides the screen into 9 subscreens to play in "SETUP" to play repeatedly. VIDEO CONTROL (page 76) Adjusts the video signal from the player in random order. Or, make detailed adjustments to the Quick Setup setting, ...
... albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/ track/album repeatedly. Select the setting that suits the program you select any setting other settings. The "VIDEO CONTROL" indicator lights up in green when any item except "OFF." ("SURROUND," "PROGRAM," "SHUFFLE," "REPEAT," "A-B REPEAT" only). PROGRAM (page 45...you want quickly. PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 63) Divides the screen into 9 subscreens to play in "SETUP" to play repeatedly. VIDEO CONTROL (page 76) Adjusts the video signal from the player in random order. Or, make detailed adjustments to the Quick Setup setting, ...
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... following items: • Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Preparing the Remote You can control the player using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus.
... following items: • Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Preparing the Remote You can control the player using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus.
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... AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT VIDEO 1 or 2 CD/DVD player TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (yellow) (green) (blue) (red) to S-LINK/ CONTROL S IN (page 20) to S VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 S-link (control S) cord (not supplied) TV or video component with S-LINK (CONTROL S) jack S VIDEO cord (not supplied) l : Signal flow TV...
... AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT VIDEO 1 or 2 CD/DVD player TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (yellow) (green) (blue) (red) to S-LINK/ CONTROL S IN (page 20) to S VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 S-link (control S) cord (not supplied) TV or video component with S-LINK (CONTROL S) jack S VIDEO cord (not supplied) l : Signal flow TV...
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... in "SCREEN SETUP" to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y/PB/PR) Connect the component via the S-LINK/CONTROL S jack using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video... to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the same kind and length. If your TV or video component has an S-LINK (CONTROL S) connector You can control the player by pointing the remote at a distance from each other. Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R) Yellow (Video) White (L) Red...
... in "SCREEN SETUP" to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y/PB/PR) Connect the component via the S-LINK/CONTROL S jack using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video... to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the same kind and length. If your TV or video component has an S-LINK (CONTROL S) connector You can control the player by pointing the remote at a distance from each other. Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R) Yellow (Video) White (L) Red...
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... QUICK SETUP" appears at the bottom of the player and TV into an AC outlet. The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the Control Menu to be connected appears. Hookups Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the power cords of the screen. Step 6: Quick Setup Follow the steps below...
... QUICK SETUP" appears at the bottom of the player and TV into an AC outlet. The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the Control Menu to be connected appears. Hookups Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the power cords of the screen. Step 6: Quick Setup Follow the steps below...
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...100 disc slots ahead, press +100. Go back to the On the player: previous chapter, Press DIRECT track, or scene in the Control Menu (page 88), the front cover remains locked. 36 Locking the front cover (Child Lock) You can lock the front cover to review... ENTER dial counterclockwise. twice. Stop Press x. On the remote: Press . Briefly fast forward Press INSTANT the current scene** SEARCH. * DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only ** DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW only z Hints • The Instant Replay function is useful when you missed. • The Instant Search function is set. Then...
...100 disc slots ahead, press +100. Go back to the On the player: previous chapter, Press DIRECT track, or scene in the Control Menu (page 88), the front cover remains locked. 36 Locking the front cover (Child Lock) You can lock the front cover to review... ENTER dial counterclockwise. twice. Stop Press x. On the remote: Press . Briefly fast forward Press INSTANT the current scene** SEARCH. * DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only ** DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW only z Hints • The Instant Replay function is useful when you missed. • The Instant Search function is set. Then...
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...: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and edited titles created on a DVDRW Some DVD-RWs in stop mode. To turn off . Note Repeat Play and A-B Repeat Play do not work across "ORIGINAL" and "PLAY LIST" titles. The Control Menu appears. 3 Press X/x to select the setting. • PLAY LIST...Playing Discs X/x DISPLAY/ FILE ENTER 1 Select a disc (page 35). 2 Press DISPLAY/FILE while the player is turned off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY/FILE repeatedly until the Control Menu is in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles to be played. 4 Press X/x to select (ORIGINAL/PLAY ...
...: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and edited titles created on a DVDRW Some DVD-RWs in stop mode. To turn off . Note Repeat Play and A-B Repeat Play do not work across "ORIGINAL" and "PLAY LIST" titles. The Control Menu appears. 3 Press X/x to select the setting. • PLAY LIST...Playing Discs X/x DISPLAY/ FILE ENTER 1 Select a disc (page 35). 2 Press DISPLAY/FILE while the player is turned off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY/FILE repeatedly until the Control Menu is in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles to be played. 4 Press X/x to select (ORIGINAL/PLAY ...
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...CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer. Each time you press the button, an HD layer or a CD layer is in stop mode. You can select the playback area you want to listen to. 1 Press SACD/CD... while the player is in stop mode. Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD SACD MULTI/ 2CH SACD/CD...Plays a 2 channel playback area. When playing a CD layer, the "CD" indicator in the front panel display lights up ....Notes • For details about Super Audio CDs, see page 101. • Each play...hybrid Super Audio CDs Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area...
...CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer. Each time you press the button, an HD layer or a CD layer is in stop mode. You can select the playback area you want to listen to. 1 Press SACD/CD... while the player is in stop mode. Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD SACD MULTI/ 2CH SACD/CD...Plays a 2 channel playback area. When playing a CD layer, the "CD" indicator in the front panel display lights up ....Notes • For details about Super Audio CDs, see page 101. • Each play...hybrid Super Audio CDs Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area...
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...and the player starts continuous play. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD, "Press ENTER" in the instructions supplied with PBC functions. Number buttons z Hint To play still pictures such as "Press SELECT" ...without PBC." appears on the TV screen. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H. Playing Discs Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you want using PBC, press ./> while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER....
...and the player starts continuous play. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD, "Press ENTER" in the instructions supplied with PBC functions. Number buttons z Hint To play still pictures such as "Press SELECT" ...without PBC." appears on the TV screen. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H. Playing Discs Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you want using PBC, press ./> while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER....
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The Control Menu appears. 44 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can play one disc or to all of the discs in the DATA CD. • The player can recognize up to 499 albums (the player will play no more than a total of 999 albums and... to apply these play modes to one disc or all of the 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 combined total...
The Control Menu appears. 44 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can play one disc or to all of the discs in the DATA CD. • The player can recognize up to 499 albums (the player will play no more than a total of 999 albums and... to apply these play modes to one disc or all of the 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 combined total...