Operating Instructions
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...to Parts and Controls 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display 13 Hookups 16 Hooking Up the Player 16 Step 1: Unpacking 16 Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote 16 Step 3: Connecting the ...Connecting the Audio Cords 19 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 21 Step 6: Quick Setup 21 Playing Discs 23 Playing Discs 23 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi...-disc Resume 25 Using the DVD's Menu 26 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" in DVD-VR Mode 26 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback 27 Various Play Mode Functions ...
...to Parts and Controls 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display 13 Hookups 16 Hooking Up the Player 16 Step 1: Unpacking 16 Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote 16 Step 3: Connecting the ...Connecting the Audio Cords 19 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 21 Step 6: Quick Setup 21 Playing Discs 23 Playing Discs 23 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi...-disc Resume 25 Using the DVD's Menu 26 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" in DVD-VR Mode 26 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback 27 Various Play Mode Functions ...
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...Adjustments 58 Using the Setup Display 58 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 59 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP 60 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP 62 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP 63 Additional Information 65...DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CDRWs in video CD format or Super VCD format) Functions available for Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data. 7US You can also use the controls on the player...
...Adjustments 58 Using the Setup Display 58 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 59 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP 60 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP 62 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP 63 Additional Information 65...DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CDRWs in video CD format or Super VCD format) Functions available for Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data. 7US You can also use the controls on the player...
Operating Instructions
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.... Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD/DATA DVD track/file name. PARENTAL CONTROL (page 54) Set to prohibit playback on -screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio output signal. SETUP (page 58) QUICK Setup (page 21) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on this player. RESET Returns...
.... Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD/DATA DVD track/file name. PARENTAL CONTROL (page 54) Set to prohibit playback on -screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio output signal. SETUP (page 58) QUICK Setup (page 21) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on this player. RESET Returns...
Operating Instructions
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... accepts progressive 480p format signals, use this jack. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this connection and set "PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)" in "SCREEN SETUP" to "ON" (page 61) to output progressive signals. To change the aspect ratio, see page 60. B If you are connecting... on the disc, the image may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly 18US Note Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV screen.
... accepts progressive 480p format signals, use this jack. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this connection and set "PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)" in "SCREEN SETUP" to "ON" (page 61) to output progressive signals. To change the aspect ratio, see page 60. B If you are connecting... on the disc, the image may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly 18US Note Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV screen.
Operating Instructions
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...• The TVS effects of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied). DTS sound tracks are trademarks of this player cannot be used with this connection. • In order to listen to DTS sound tracks, you must use this connection. Otherwise, no sound... Out" are not output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks, even if you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings in Quick Setup (page 21). 20US A Connecting to audio L/R input jacks This connection will come from Dolby Laboratories. Notes • After you set "DTS" to...
...• The TVS effects of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied). DTS sound tracks are trademarks of this player cannot be used with this connection. • In order to listen to DTS sound tracks, you must use this connection. Otherwise, no sound... Out" are not output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks, even if you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings in Quick Setup (page 21). 20US A Connecting to audio L/R input jacks This connection will come from Dolby Laboratories. Notes • After you set "DTS" to...
Operating Instructions
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... SPANISH PORTUGUESE 5 Press X/x to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. The player displays the menu and subtitles in the on the TV screen. "Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP" appears at the bottom of the TV to the previous adjustment, press .. The...the steps below to select a language. To return to be connected appears. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: 16:9 BLACK LEVEL ...
... SPANISH PORTUGUESE 5 Press X/x to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. The player displays the menu and subtitles in the on the TV screen. "Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP" appears at the bottom of the TV to the previous adjustment, press .. The...the steps below to select a language. To return to be connected appears. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: 16:9 BLACK LEVEL ...
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... jack you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER. If you wish to send to your amplifier (receiver). AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: DOLBY DIGITAL 11Press ENTER. ...◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode • 16:9 (page 60) 8 Press ENTER. Is this player connected to your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder, select "DOLBY DIGITAL." If you have a 4:3 standard TV • 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN...
... jack you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER. If you wish to send to your amplifier (receiver). AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: DOLBY DIGITAL 11Press ENTER. ...◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode • 16:9 (page 60) 8 Press ENTER. Is this player connected to your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder, select "DOLBY DIGITAL." If you have a 4:3 standard TV • 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN...
Operating Instructions
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...CUSTOM SETUP" to "ON" in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 64). • If you leave it in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 64). To turn off automatically whenever you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set "DTS" to "ON" or "OFF" (page 62). Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD,... some operations may appear on your disc. The player turns on. 3...
...CUSTOM SETUP" to "ON" in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 64). • If you leave it in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 64). To turn off automatically whenever you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set "DTS" to "ON" or "OFF" (page 62). Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD,... some operations may appear on your disc. The player turns on. 3...
Operating Instructions
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... minimum speed is moved. To unlock the disc tray When the player is set. Note You may be able to the Press . Playback quickly or slowly with sound You can lock the disc tray to cancel. *1 All DVDs except for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs. • Fast Play and Slow Play functions do ...the disc tray remains locked. 24US Note Even if you press either FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY. The speed changes when you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in continuous play mode Stop play mode Go back to use this function with some scenes. The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears on the remote.
... minimum speed is moved. To unlock the disc tray When the player is set. Note You may be able to the Press . Playback quickly or slowly with sound You can lock the disc tray to cancel. *1 All DVDs except for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs. • Fast Play and Slow Play functions do ...the disc tray remains locked. 24US Note Even if you press either FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY. The speed changes when you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in continuous play mode Stop play mode Go back to use this function with some scenes. The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears on the remote.
Operating Instructions
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...the front panel display. 2 Press H. you opened the disc tray. - The player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in "CUSTOM SETUP" is cleared when: - the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). • Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Program Play.... disc for the first disc is deleted. If you insert the same disc. "RESUME" appears on the Setup Display. • For DVD-VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs the player remembers the resume playback point for this function to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you store ...
...the front panel display. 2 Press H. you opened the disc tray. - The player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in "CUSTOM SETUP" is cleared when: - the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). • Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Program Play.... disc for the first disc is deleted. If you insert the same disc. "RESUME" appears on the Setup Display. • For DVD-VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs the player remembers the resume playback point for this function to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you store ...
Operating Instructions
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...can change the language. The following display appears. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO Depending on page 71 to "D-PCM" in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 63). When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is underlined. • 1:STEREO: the stereo sound of the audio ...1: MAIN (main sound) • 1: SUB (sub sound) • 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound) ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. • STEREO: the standard stereo sound • 1/L: the sound of the left channel (monaural) •...
...can change the language. The following display appears. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO Depending on page 71 to "D-PCM" in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 63). When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is underlined. • 1:STEREO: the stereo sound of the audio ...1: MAIN (main sound) • 1: SUB (sub sound) • 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound) ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. • STEREO: the standard stereo sound • 1/L: the sound of the left channel (monaural) •...
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... surround sound for each item in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below . Each channel is set to "D-PCM" in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 63). TVS was developed by Sony to output the signal from a separate speaker. • Front (L) • Front (R) • Center • Rear (L) • Rear (R) •... imaging to select one of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below . Furthermore, if the player is output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks...
... surround sound for each item in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below . Each channel is set to "D-PCM" in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 63). TVS was developed by Sony to output the signal from a separate speaker. • Front (L) • Front (R) • Center • Rear (L) • Rear (R) •... imaging to select one of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below . Furthermore, if the player is output from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks...
Operating Instructions
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...a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from the displayed list: "LANGUAGE SETUP," "SCREEN SETUP," "CUSTOM SETUP," or "AUDIO SETUP." The options for "SETUP" appear. ( 47 ) STOP DVD VIDEO 3 Press X/x to items such...58US QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK Number buttons ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY when the player is selected. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH 4 Press X/x to select the setup item from 59 to 64. You can make various adjustments to select "...
...a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from the displayed list: "LANGUAGE SETUP," "SCREEN SETUP," "CUSTOM SETUP," or "AUDIO SETUP." The options for "SETUP" appear. ( 47 ) STOP DVD VIDEO 3 Press X/x to items such...58US QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK Number buttons ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY when the player is selected. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH 4 Press X/x to select the setup item from 59 to 64. You can make various adjustments to select "...
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... "MENU," "SUBTITLE," or "AUDIO" that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. Settings and Adjustments 59US All the settings explained on -screen display or sound track. Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) "LANGUAGE SETUP" allows you select a language in "MENU," "SUBTITLE," or "AUDIO,"... the language given priority in step 3. Do not press [/1 while resetting the player, which takes a few seconds to select a setting, then press ENTER. To reset all of the Quick Setup explanation to the default settings. When you selected for the subtitles changes according to...
... "MENU," "SUBTITLE," or "AUDIO" that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. Settings and Adjustments 59US All the settings explained on -screen display or sound track. Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) "LANGUAGE SETUP" allows you select a language in "MENU," "SUBTITLE," or "AUDIO,"... the language given priority in step 3. Do not press [/1 while resetting the player, which takes a few seconds to select a setting, then press ENTER. To reset all of the Quick Setup explanation to the default settings. When you selected for the subtitles changes according to...
Operating Instructions
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...Turns off the screen saver. ◆ BACKGROUND Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen when the player is blue. BLUE The background color is in the Setup Display. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT ...15 minutes. GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in pause or stop mode or while playing a CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio). The default settings are underlined. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 58). Press H to turn off the portions that do not fit....
...Turns off the screen saver. ◆ BACKGROUND Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen when the player is blue. BLUE The background color is in the Setup Display. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT ...15 minutes. GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in pause or stop mode or while playing a CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio). The default settings are underlined. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 58). Press H to turn off the portions that do not fit....
Operating Instructions
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... confirmation. 3 Select "Start" and press ENTER. Note that you cannot change the aspect ratio on your screen when output in "SCREEN SETUP" to turn off the player, and enter "369" using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 18). This setting is effective only when you must connect to a ... the mode for video-based software. ◆ 4:3 OUTPUT This setting is effective only when you set "PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)" in "SCREEN SETUP" to match the type of DVD software that you set "TV TYPE" in progressive mode, the progressive video signal needs to be converted to "ON."
... confirmation. 3 Select "Start" and press ENTER. Note that you cannot change the aspect ratio on your screen when output in "SCREEN SETUP" to turn off the player, and enter "369" using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 18). This setting is effective only when you must connect to a ... the mode for video-based software. ◆ 4:3 OUTPUT This setting is effective only when you set "PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)" in "SCREEN SETUP" to match the type of DVD software that you set "TV TYPE" in progressive mode, the progressive video signal needs to be converted to "ON."
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...Power Off setting on or off . The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is connected to the default settings. 62US Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this to set "TRACK SELECTION" to "AUTO." • If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels..., the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order. ◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Notes • When you run ...
...Power Off setting on or off . The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is connected to the default settings. 62US Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this to set "TRACK SELECTION" to "AUTO." • If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels..., the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order. ◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Notes • When you run ...
Operating Instructions
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...output of being at a live performance. ◆ DOWNMIX (DVDs only) Switches the method for mixing down to "ON." LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - Select this when the player is incompatible with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON ...analog circuit is minimal. ◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is recorded in Dolby Digital decoder. Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) "AUDIO SETUP" allows you to set the sound according to 2 channels for enjoying ...
...output of being at a live performance. ◆ DOWNMIX (DVDs only) Switches the method for mixing down to "ON." LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - Select this when the player is incompatible with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON ...analog circuit is minimal. ◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is recorded in Dolby Digital decoder. Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) "AUDIO SETUP" allows you to set the sound according to 2 channels for enjoying ...
Operating Instructions
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... , There are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVDs. Insert the disc with progressive format 480p signals and connected using the player, use this case, set "PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)" in "SCREEN SETUP" to "OFF" so that the power cord is not... low on the amplifier (receiver) (page 19). , The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set the player to "ON" even though your nearest Sony dealer. In this troubleshooting guide to normal (interlace) format (page 61). Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any ...
... , There are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVDs. Insert the disc with progressive format 480p signals and connected using the player, use this case, set "PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)" in "SCREEN SETUP" to "OFF" so that the power cord is not... low on the amplifier (receiver) (page 19). , The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set the player to "ON" even though your nearest Sony dealer. In this troubleshooting guide to normal (interlace) format (page 61). Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any ...
Operating Instructions
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The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in "CUSTOM SETUP" is set to "IMAGE (JPEG)" (page 52). "Copyright lock" appears and the screen turns blue when playing in DVD-VR mode. , Images taken from the beginning. , Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play...the disc. Refer to the operating manual that comes with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal. The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 47). , The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or ...
The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in "CUSTOM SETUP" is set to "IMAGE (JPEG)" (page 52). "Copyright lock" appears and the screen turns blue when playing in DVD-VR mode. , Images taken from the beginning. , Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play...the disc. Refer to the operating manual that comes with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal. The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 47). , The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or ...