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... this product will not occur in this CD/DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in its edge. Notes About the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by one or more of the following measures:...ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as sunshine, fire or the like. This equipment generates, uses, and can be changed only at a qualified service shop. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Connect the equipment into an ...
... this product will not occur in this CD/DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in its edge. Notes About the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by one or more of the following measures:...ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as sunshine, fire or the like. This equipment generates, uses, and can be changed only at a qualified service shop. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Connect the equipment into an ...
Operating Instructions
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...can Disc type change the angle (25) Playing time of the front panel display by setting "DIMMER" in "CUSTOM SETUP." (page 58) 9 ,continued US When playing VIDEO CDs (without PBC) Disc numbers (25) Disc type* Current track (28) Current playing time (28) Current disc All Discs Repeat... mode (32) Playing Lights up during Repeat Play (32) status * When playing DATA DVDs, the DVD indicator is displayed. Front panel display When playing back a DVD Disc numbers (...
...can Disc type change the angle (25) Playing time of the front panel display by setting "DIMMER" in "CUSTOM SETUP." (page 58) 9 ,continued US When playing VIDEO CDs (without PBC) Disc numbers (25) Disc type* Current track (28) Current playing time (28) Current disc All Discs Repeat... mode (32) Playing Lights up during Repeat Play (32) status * When playing DATA DVDs, the DVD indicator is displayed. Front panel display When playing back a DVD Disc numbers (...
Operating Instructions
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... related information. To turn on or change the Control Menu display as "SVCD." *4 Displays the date for certain discs only) m Control Menu display off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly. ,continued 11US Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Control Menu items Selected item Function...*2 Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.) 1 12 (27) 18 (34) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF SET ON DVD VIDEO Type of disc being played*3 Playing time*4 Current setting Options PROGRAM ENTER Quit: DISPLAY Operation message *1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on),...
... related information. To turn on or change the Control Menu display as "SVCD." *4 Displays the date for certain discs only) m Control Menu display off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly. ,continued 11US Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Control Menu items Selected item Function...*2 Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.) 1 12 (27) 18 (34) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF SET ON DVD VIDEO Type of disc being played*3 Playing time*4 Current setting Options PROGRAM ENTER Quit: DISPLAY Operation message *1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on),...
Operating Instructions
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... Selects the chapter or index to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST Selects the type of titles (DVD-VR mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly. SHUFFLE Plays the... to produce a sharper picture. TRACK Selects the track to be played. Input the time code for changing slides during a slide show. DATE Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. List...z Hint The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you want . REPEAT Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one , or an edited PLAY LIST. A-B REPEAT ...
... Selects the chapter or index to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST Selects the type of titles (DVD-VR mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly. SHUFFLE Plays the... to produce a sharper picture. TRACK Selects the track to be played. Input the time code for changing slides during a slide show. DATE Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. List...z Hint The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you want . REPEAT Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one , or an edited PLAY LIST. A-B REPEAT ...
Operating Instructions
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...DVI input jack Use a certified Sony HDMI cord to a TV with DVI input Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not supplied). When connecting to a Sony TV that are using A or... to "ON" (page 57) to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not receive a clear image on the back of the player and...the cabinet with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function, see page 56. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • If the picture appears too white when ... signals, so you may not fit your TV and the player. To change the aspect ratio, see page 17. If your TV accepts progressive 480p ...
...DVI input jack Use a certified Sony HDMI cord to a TV with DVI input Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not supplied). When connecting to a Sony TV that are using A or... to "ON" (page 57) to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not receive a clear image on the back of the player and...the cabinet with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function, see page 56. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • If the picture appears too white when ... signals, so you may not fit your TV and the player. To change the aspect ratio, see page 17. If your TV accepts progressive 480p ...
Operating Instructions
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Additional operations To check the position of the disc, the zoom function may be changed for DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs DL. *2 DVDs only. *3 Video and JPEG pictures only (except BACKGROUND pictures). previous chapter, track or scene in continuous play mode Stop play mode...or scene in continuous play and remove Press Z the disc Change the angle Press ANGLE during playback. Replay the previous scene*1 Press REPLAY during playback Briefly fast forward the current scene*2 Press ADVANCE during playback. Press CLEAR to cancel. *1 All DVDs except for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs. • Fast Play...
Additional operations To check the position of the disc, the zoom function may be changed for DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs DL. *2 DVDs only. *3 Video and JPEG pictures only (except BACKGROUND pictures). previous chapter, track or scene in continuous play mode Stop play mode...or scene in continuous play and remove Press Z the disc Change the angle Press ANGLE during playback. Replay the previous scene*1 Press REPLAY during playback Briefly fast forward the current scene*2 Press ADVANCE during playback. Press CLEAR to cancel. *1 All DVDs except for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs. • Fast Play...
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...the operating procedure may playback other recorded discs from "ORIGINAL" for the sound and subtitles when you playback a recorded disc such as a menu. When you change the settings on the VIDEO CD. Refer to do so. Using the DVD's Menu A DVD VIDEO is cleared when: - you... start playing a VIDEO CD with the disc, as language for editing. • ORIGINAL...
...the operating procedure may playback other recorded discs from "ORIGINAL" for the sound and subtitles when you playback a recorded disc such as a menu. When you change the settings on the VIDEO CD. Refer to do so. Using the DVD's Menu A DVD VIDEO is cleared when: - you... start playing a VIDEO CD with the disc, as language for editing. • ORIGINAL...
Operating Instructions
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... text appears only when text is displayed when the tracks have ID3 version 1 or ID3 version 2. You cannot change the time information. To check DATA CD/DATA DVD album name, etc. If the disc does not contain text, "NO TEXT" appears. By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA ...rate (the amount of data per second of disc you are ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags, ID3 version 2 tag information has priority. Bit rate T 17:30 128k To check the DVD/CD text Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the text. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text, track name, or ID3 tag...
... text appears only when text is displayed when the tracks have ID3 version 1 or ID3 version 2. You cannot change the time information. To check DATA CD/DATA DVD album name, etc. If the disc does not contain text, "NO TEXT" appears. By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA ...rate (the amount of data per second of disc you are ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags, ID3 version 2 tag information has priority. Bit rate T 17:30 128k To check the DVD/CD text Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the text. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text, track name, or ID3 tag...
Operating Instructions
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... front panel display. • You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display changes as follows when you play a disc containing JPEG image files only, "BGM" appears when "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is set to "AUTO" or "AUTO (BGM)," and "JPEG" appears when... 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 the current chapter z Hints • When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions) or CD Track playing time and ...
... front panel display. • You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display changes as follows when you play a disc containing JPEG image files only, "BGM" appears when "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is set to "AUTO" or "AUTO (BGM)," and "JPEG" appears when... 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 the current chapter z Hints • When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions) or CD Track playing time and ...
Operating Instructions
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... - 6. If you program tracks on a Super VCD, the total playing time is automatically changed into One Disc Repeat when you can only program the contents of the title, chapter, or track you want to change or cancel a program 1 Follow steps 1 to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER. Playback To... "02" under "T," then press ENTER. To return to program play mode (page 32). To change or cancel using X/x and press c. Playing in the selected order. 7 Press H to be shuffled. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO • TITLE • CHAPTER ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD •...
... - 6. If you program tracks on a Super VCD, the total playing time is automatically changed into One Disc Repeat when you can only program the contents of the title, chapter, or track you want to change or cancel a program 1 Follow steps 1 to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER. Playback To... "02" under "T," then press ENTER. To return to program play mode (page 32). To change or cancel using X/x and press c. Playing in the selected order. 7 Press H to be shuffled. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO • TITLE • CHAPTER ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD •...
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...order when "CHAPTER" is stopped. The options for "REPEAT" appear. 1 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 PLAY DVD VIDEO OFF OFF ALL DISCS ONE DISC 3 Press X/x to select the item to be played in Program Play. 4 Press ENTER. Repeat Play starts. z Hint You can be repeated. ◆ When... track. ◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD • ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs. • ONE DISC: repeats all of the current disc. Repeat Play starts. ◆ When Program Play is automatically changed into One Disc Repeat when you cannot select "TRACK." 32US The Control Menu...
...order when "CHAPTER" is stopped. The options for "REPEAT" appear. 1 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 PLAY DVD VIDEO OFF OFF ALL DISCS ONE DISC 3 Press X/x to select the item to be played in Program Play. 4 Press ENTER. Repeat Play starts. z Hint You can be repeated. ◆ When... track. ◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD • ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs. • ONE DISC: repeats all of the current disc. Repeat Play starts. ◆ When Program Play is automatically changed into One Disc Repeat when you cannot select "TRACK." 32US The Control Menu...
Operating Instructions
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...or . Each time you can quickly locate a particular point on the disc, you want to return to the next or previous chapter/ track/scene. 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 about twice ...operations described. • For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, you press m or M during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Locating a point quickly using the PREV (previous)/NEXT (next) buttons (Search) You can search for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze ...
...or . Each time you can quickly locate a particular point on the disc, you want to return to the next or previous chapter/ track/scene. 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 about twice ...operations described. • For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, you press m or M during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Locating a point quickly using the PREV (previous)/NEXT (next) buttons (Search) You can search for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze ...
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...and ENTER. • You can start playback directly by selecting one of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on the disc on a DVD+RW/ DVD+R/DVD+R DL using the time code (DVD only) 1 In step 2, select TIME/TEXT. Then, press ENTER. 2 Input the time code using the number buttons..., then press ENTER. "** (**)" changes to "-- (**)." 1 1 2 ( 2 7 ) ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO 4 Press the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you want to a number). z ...
...and ENTER. • You can start playback directly by selecting one of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on the disc on a DVD+RW/ DVD+R/DVD+R DL using the time code (DVD only) 1 In step 2, select TIME/TEXT. Then, press ENTER. 2 Input the time code using the number buttons..., then press ENTER. "** (**)" changes to "-- (**)." 1 1 2 ( 2 7 ) ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO 4 Press the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you want to a number). z ...
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... the right and left speakers. When 4 digits are displayed. Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in DVD-VR mode The types of sound tracks recorded on page 68 to the sound of language varies. See "Language Code List" on a disc are displayed, they indicate a language code. Example: • 1: MAIN (main...
... the right and left speakers. When 4 digits are displayed. Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in DVD-VR mode The types of sound tracks recorded on page 68 to the sound of language varies. See "Language Code List" on a disc are displayed, they indicate a language code. Example: • 1: MAIN (main...
Operating Instructions
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...or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you can change the TVS modes. 46US See the explanations given for home use ...track. OFF OFF TVS DYNAMIC THEATER TVS DYNAMIC TVS WIDE TVS NIGHT TVS STANDARD DVD VIDEO 3 Press X/x to select one of the TVS modes, turn off the ...Fast Play or Slow Play functions, even though you enjoy surround sound effects by Sony to produce surround sound for each item in the following section. • TVS...and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings. • Not all discs will respond to the "TVS NIGHT" function in the same way. •...
...or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you can change the TVS modes. 46US See the explanations given for home use ...track. OFF OFF TVS DYNAMIC THEATER TVS DYNAMIC TVS WIDE TVS NIGHT TVS STANDARD DVD VIDEO 3 Press X/x to select one of the TVS modes, turn off the ...Fast Play or Slow Play functions, even though you enjoy surround sound effects by Sony to produce surround sound for each item in the following section. • TVS...and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings. • Not all discs will respond to the "TVS NIGHT" function in the same way. •...
Operating Instructions
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...see "Using the Setup Display" (page 54). When you select "AUDIO FOLLOW," the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you select "OTHERS t" in step 3 and press ENTER. 2 Select "YES" using...," "SUBTITLE," or "AUDIO" that is complete. The setting is selected and setup is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. Example: "4:3 PAN SCAN" Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND... in the Setup Display. When you select a language in the disc is selected. ◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on...
...see "Using the Setup Display" (page 54). When you select "AUDIO FOLLOW," the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you select "OTHERS t" in step 3 and press ENTER. 2 Select "YES" using...," "SUBTITLE," or "AUDIO" that is complete. The setting is selected and setup is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. Example: "4:3 PAN SCAN" Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND... in the Setup Display. When you select a language in the disc is selected. ◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on...
Operating Instructions
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...). BRIGHT Makes the lighting bright. AUTO DARK Makes the lighting dark if you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume settings stored in memory may change. Playback restarts at the resume point only for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs (page 26). Note If you do not move dynamically, is output with no...
...). BRIGHT Makes the lighting bright. AUTO DARK Makes the lighting dark if you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume settings stored in memory may change. Playback restarts at the resume point only for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs (page 26). Note If you do not move dynamically, is output with no...
Operating Instructions
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...HDMI signal will stop momentarily during loading or unloading DATA CD or DATA DVD disc. • When you want to use the display, see "Using ... rotation, and zoom function; HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO (1920×1080p) JPEG RESOLUTION: HD YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): YCBCR AUDIO (HDMI): AUTO...," or "HD." • If you set to "PhotoTV HD," the player changes video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. When you can enjoy high picture ... HD SD Displays extra highly-detailed picture when connecting to a Sony's "PhotoTV HD"compatible device Displays standard definition picture with black...
...HDMI signal will stop momentarily during loading or unloading DATA CD or DATA DVD disc. • When you want to use the display, see "Using ... rotation, and zoom function; HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO (1920×1080p) JPEG RESOLUTION: HD YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): YCBCR AUDIO (HDMI): AUTO...," or "HD." • If you set to "PhotoTV HD," the player changes video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. When you can enjoy high picture ... HD SD Displays extra highly-detailed picture when connecting to a Sony's "PhotoTV HD"compatible device Displays standard definition picture with black...
Operating Instructions
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...disc is no picture/picture noise appears. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD...'s S VIDEO input (page 15). , You set . , The player is used for video output, changing the "HDMI RESOLUTION" setting in Slow- Sound There is no sound. , Re-connect the connecting cord ... Additional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in the USA only) Power The power is not turned on...
...disc is no picture/picture noise appears. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD...'s S VIDEO input (page 15). , You set . , The player is used for video output, changing the "HDMI RESOLUTION" setting in Slow- Sound There is no sound. , Re-connect the connecting cord ... Additional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in the USA only) Power The power is not turned on...
Operating Instructions
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...the operating manual that contain a copy protection only) Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs with the disc. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 27). , Multi-angles...panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ,continued 65US When images that cannot play has taken effect (page 26). The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in DVD-VR mode. , Images taken ...
...the operating manual that contain a copy protection only) Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs with the disc. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 27). , Multi-angles...panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ,continued 65US When images that cannot play has taken effect (page 26). The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in DVD-VR mode. , Images taken ...