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3-867-529-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions 123 45 6 789 0 A B C D ALL DVD CD DVP-CX850D © 1999 by Sony Corporation
3-867-529-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions 123 45 6 789 0 A B C D ALL DVD CD DVP-CX850D © 1999 by Sony Corporation
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...(servicing) instructions in the space provided below. As the laser beam used in a particular installation. This symbol is connected. - DVP-CX850D Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will increase eye hazard. These limits are located at the rear of uninsulated "dangerous...outlet on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to the presence of optical instruments with the limits for purchasing the Sony CD/ DVD Player. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Refer to them whenever you for ...
...(servicing) instructions in the space provided below. As the laser beam used in a particular installation. This symbol is connected. - DVP-CX850D Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will increase eye hazard. These limits are located at the rear of uninsulated "dangerous...outlet on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to the presence of optical instruments with the limits for purchasing the Sony CD/ DVD Player. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Refer to them whenever you for ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes on Discs 6 Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7 TV... from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) 20 Using the Menu for Each DVD 21 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) 22 Using the Front Panel Display 23 Displaying the Disc Information ...Set Up 65 Controlling the TV or the AV Receiver (Amplifier) with the Supplied Remote 67 Controlling the CD Changer (Mega Control) 69 Additional Information 71 Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis function 74 Specifications 75 Glossary 76 Language...
TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes on Discs 6 Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7 TV... from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) 20 Using the Menu for Each DVD 21 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) 22 Using the Front Panel Display 23 Displaying the Disc Information ...Set Up 65 Controlling the TV or the AV Receiver (Amplifier) with the Supplied Remote 67 Controlling the CD Changer (Mega Control) 69 Additional Information 71 Troubleshooting 71 Self-diagnosis function 74 Specifications 75 Glossary 76 Language...
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... on this unit. Also refer to the NTSC color system. Indicates the functions for VIDEO CDs. SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN 3-444-464-01 Region code appear on the player. DVP-8306 CD/DVD PLAYER AC 110V 60Hz 22W NO. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be available. You can also use only the remote...
... on this unit. Also refer to the NTSC color system. Indicates the functions for VIDEO CDs. SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN 3-444-464-01 Region code appear on the player. DVP-8306 CD/DVD PLAYER AC 110V 60Hz 22W NO. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be available. You can also use only the remote...
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...is assigned a chapter number enabling you want . CD-R, CD-ROMs including PHOTO CDs, data sections in the table on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This player conforms to the disc type. Moreover, you to the digital output of the DVD player. To avoid possible damage to the audio system,... the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo outputs of the DVD player are smaller than the ones listed in CD-EXTRAs, DVD-ROMs etc., cannot be recorded. •...
...is assigned a chapter number enabling you want . CD-R, CD-ROMs including PHOTO CDs, data sections in the table on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This player conforms to the disc type. Moreover, you to the digital output of the DVD player. To avoid possible damage to the audio system,... the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo outputs of the DVD player are smaller than the ones listed in CD-EXTRAs, DVD-ROMs etc., cannot be recorded. •...
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... evaporates. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on your nearest Sony dealer. On placement • Place the player in a location with this occur, the player may condense on the disc, remove the glue completely before operating it done at a qualified service shop.... • Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in the player. • Do not place the player on a soft surface such as alcohol or benzine. Do not use the player for vinyl LPs. 6 IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: The enclosed DVD player is played. Notes on your television ...
... evaporates. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on your nearest Sony dealer. On placement • Place the player in a location with this occur, the player may condense on the disc, remove the glue completely before operating it done at a qualified service shop.... • Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in the player. • Do not place the player on a soft surface such as alcohol or benzine. Do not use the player for vinyl LPs. 6 IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: The enclosed DVD player is played. Notes on your television ...
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...with audio/video input jacks) and/or an AV receiver (amplifier). Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to hook up the CD/DVD player to their original positions. 1 Remove all the discs form the disc slots. 2 Close the front panel. You cannot connect this... when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. z You can control the player using the supplied remote. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you have a video input connector. Unpacking Check that "NO DISC" appears...
...with audio/video input jacks) and/or an AV receiver (amplifier). Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to hook up the CD/DVD player to their original positions. 1 Remove all the discs form the disc slots. 2 Close the front panel. You cannot connect this... when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. z You can control the player using the supplied remote. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you have a video input connector. Unpacking Check that "NO DISC" appears...
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...- Be sure to make connections firmly to the sound through TV speakers (2ch - If your TV has an S-link connector, you can control the CD/DVD player from the TV. You will get a better picture. L VIDEO 1 OUTPUT OUTPUT 1 Y PB/ PR/ B-Y R-Y 2 R WOOFER R - ...Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV to White. L, R). Yellow White (L) Red (R) S-link Yellow White (L) Red (R) S-link : Signal flow CD/DVD player To LINE OUT AUDIO INPUT L R 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT L REAR CENTER LINE OUTPUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO R - L VIDEO 2 DIGITAL OUTPUT S-LINK MEGA CONTROL S ...
...- Be sure to make connections firmly to the sound through TV speakers (2ch - If your TV has an S-link connector, you can control the CD/DVD player from the TV. You will get a better picture. L VIDEO 1 OUTPUT OUTPUT 1 Y PB/ PR/ B-Y R-Y 2 R WOOFER R - ...Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV to White. L, R). Yellow White (L) Red (R) S-link Yellow White (L) Red (R) S-link : Signal flow CD/DVD player To LINE OUT AUDIO INPUT L R 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT L REAR CENTER LINE OUTPUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO R - L VIDEO 2 DIGITAL OUTPUT S-LINK MEGA CONTROL S ...
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... with the component to a video deck. Use the setup display to "4:3 LETTER BOX" (default setting) or "4:3 PAN SCAN." In this player to be connected. Getting Started If you view the pictures on the TV or receiver (amplifier), sound distortion may appear. For details, see page..."AUDIO SETUP" to "ON" in "SCREEN SETUP" to "16:9/4:3 WIDE MODE." For details, see page 63. 9 You will get a better picture. CD/DVD player Connect directly. • Depending on your TV after making the connections shown below, a picture noise may occur because the audio output level is high.
... with the component to a video deck. Use the setup display to "4:3 LETTER BOX" (default setting) or "4:3 PAN SCAN." In this player to be connected. Getting Started If you view the pictures on the TV or receiver (amplifier), sound distortion may appear. For details, see page..."AUDIO SETUP" to "ON" in "SCREEN SETUP" to "16:9/4:3 WIDE MODE." For details, see page 63. 9 You will get a better picture. CD/DVD player Connect directly. • Depending on your TV after making the connections shown below, a picture noise may occur because the audio output level is high.
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...only You can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound by connecting a receiver (amplifier) with the component to White. White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) CD/DVD player AUDIO INPUT L R 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT L REAR CENTER LINE OUTPUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO R - Be sure to make connections firmly to create ...To AUDIO OUT To S VIDEO OUT To S VIDEO input TV INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO S VIDEO R S-LINK To audio input Receiver (Amplifier) CD L R 10 See page 48. Getting Started Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups This connection is for listening to the sound through speakers connected to a receiver...
...only You can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound by connecting a receiver (amplifier) with the component to White. White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) CD/DVD player AUDIO INPUT L R 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT L REAR CENTER LINE OUTPUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO R - Be sure to make connections firmly to create ...To AUDIO OUT To S VIDEO OUT To S VIDEO input TV INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO S VIDEO R S-LINK To audio input Receiver (Amplifier) CD L R 10 See page 48. Getting Started Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups This connection is for listening to the sound through speakers connected to a receiver...
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... IN OPTICAL p When using a coaxial digital connecting cord Coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied) CD/DVD player Receiver (Amplifier) with a digital connector, MD deck, DAT deck, etc. If you play a DVD that is recorded in DTS format Set "DIGITAL OUT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "ON" ... the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. p When using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied). CD/DVD player Optical or coaxial digital connecting cord Audio component with a built in DTS decoder or DOLBY DIGITAL decoder Speakers Notes • Refer...
... IN OPTICAL p When using a coaxial digital connecting cord Coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied) CD/DVD player Receiver (Amplifier) with a digital connector, MD deck, DAT deck, etc. If you play a DVD that is recorded in DTS format Set "DIGITAL OUT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "ON" ... the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. p When using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied). CD/DVD player Optical or coaxial digital connecting cord Audio component with a built in DTS decoder or DOLBY DIGITAL decoder Speakers Notes • Refer...
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...channels recorded in Dolby* Digital format. See page 65. * Manufactured under license from the listening position than 5 (+1) speakers, the player distributes the output signal to an AC outlet or press the POWER switch before completing all connections. • The cord connectors should ... from the listening position. • Place the subwoofer between the front (L, R) speakers if possible. 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups Getting Started Some DVDs have fewer than the front speakers. Using a receiver (amplifier) having 5.1 channel inputs and the 5 (+1) speakers, you connect the component ...
...channels recorded in Dolby* Digital format. See page 65. * Manufactured under license from the listening position than 5 (+1) speakers, the player distributes the output signal to an AC outlet or press the POWER switch before completing all connections. • The cord connectors should ... from the listening position. • Place the subwoofer between the front (L, R) speakers if possible. 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups Getting Started Some DVDs have fewer than the front speakers. Using a receiver (amplifier) having 5.1 channel inputs and the 5 (+1) speakers, you connect the component ...
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L VIDEO 1 OUTPUT OUTPUT 1 Y PB/ PR/ B-Y R-Y 2 R WOOFER R - R PHONO TUNER CD MD/DAT TAPE AC OUTLET AV Receiver (Amplifier) with 5.1ch inputs ]} ]} ]} Center speaker INPUT ]} ... S-LINK MEGA CONTROL S CONTROL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL(AC-3) CD/DVD player DIGITAL TV/LD IN AC-3 RF DVD IN COAX DVD IN OPT TV/LD IN OPT CD IN OPT MD/DAT IN OPT SIGNAL GND IN MD/DAT OUT OPT y TV.../LD DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR S-LINK CTRL A1 5.1 INPUT FRONT...
L VIDEO 1 OUTPUT OUTPUT 1 Y PB/ PR/ B-Y R-Y 2 R WOOFER R - R PHONO TUNER CD MD/DAT TAPE AC OUTLET AV Receiver (Amplifier) with 5.1ch inputs ]} ]} ]} Center speaker INPUT ]} ... S-LINK MEGA CONTROL S CONTROL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL(AC-3) CD/DVD player DIGITAL TV/LD IN AC-3 RF DVD IN COAX DVD IN OPT TV/LD IN OPT CD IN OPT MD/DAT IN OPT SIGNAL GND IN MD/DAT OUT OPT y TV.../LD DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR S-LINK CTRL A1 5.1 INPUT FRONT...
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... default setting is "ENGLISH." 12 45 78 0 A B 3 6 9 C D ALL DVD CD SET UP ENTER ENTER ?/>/.// 3 Select "FRENCH" using >/ ., and then per ss ENTER. To quit, press SETUP . 14 LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH To set , press , then ENTER . Pour...Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. To cancel using >/ ., then press / or ENTER. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW To set , press , then ENTER . Getting Started Selecting the Language for On...
... default setting is "ENGLISH." 12 45 78 0 A B 3 6 9 C D ALL DVD CD SET UP ENTER ENTER ?/>/.// 3 Select "FRENCH" using >/ ., and then per ss ENTER. To quit, press SETUP . 14 LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH To set , press , then ENTER . Pour...Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. To cancel using >/ ., then press / or ENTER. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW To set , press , then ENTER . Getting Started Selecting the Language for On...
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...you can listen to the sound from this player. 2 Press 1/u (POWER) to the instructions supplied with your disc. 1/u (POWER) DISC CHANGE indicator ·§ 1/ALL DISCS Dial function select button =/+ dial 1 Make settings on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.... Playing Discs Playing Discs This chapter describes how to turn on the TV or the receiver (amplifier). 17 Playing Discs Depending on your TV. The player starts playing back. Refer to...
...you can listen to the sound from this player. 2 Press 1/u (POWER) to the instructions supplied with your disc. 1/u (POWER) DISC CHANGE indicator ·§ 1/ALL DISCS Dial function select button =/+ dial 1 Make settings on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.... Playing Discs Playing Discs This chapter describes how to turn on the TV or the receiver (amplifier). 17 Playing Discs Depending on your TV. The player starts playing back. Refer to...
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... lightly. 1/u (POWER) DIRECT SEARCH indicator p P§ · EASY PLAY =/+ dial Dial function select button =/+ · 123 45 6 789 0 A B C D ALL DVD CD 1/u (POWER) DISC SKIP EASY PLAY p P To Operation Play from the disc in various modes such as Program Play using the remote Press 1/u (POWER) when the...FOLDER ALL (the Disc Explorer appears), then select the disc. Stop play after pause Press P or ·. Each time you leave the player or the remote in continuous play discs in slot 1 Press EASY PLAY. disc You can skip empty disc slots and locate next disc. ...
... lightly. 1/u (POWER) DIRECT SEARCH indicator p P§ · EASY PLAY =/+ dial Dial function select button =/+ · 123 45 6 789 0 A B C D ALL DVD CD 1/u (POWER) DISC SKIP EASY PLAY p P To Operation Play from the disc in various modes such as Program Play using the remote Press 1/u (POWER) when the...FOLDER ALL (the Disc Explorer appears), then select the disc. Stop play after pause Press P or ·. Each time you leave the player or the remote in continuous play discs in slot 1 Press EASY PLAY. disc You can skip empty disc slots and locate next disc. ...
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... angle as follows: When you may not be able to continuous play back a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD at once. To return to do some of the operations described. 19 Click shuttle JOG DVD CD JOG Click shuttle To change the playback speed (Shuttle mode) Turn the click shuttle... twice the normal speed) < PLAY( (Normal speed) < SLOW1 (playback direction) < SLOW2 (playback direction < - The playback speed changes depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you play back a CD/VIDEO CD FF2) (Faster than "SLOW1 ") PAUSEP < SLOW2 (opposite direction < - Each time you can play Press ·.
... angle as follows: When you may not be able to continuous play back a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD at once. To return to do some of the operations described. 19 Click shuttle JOG DVD CD JOG Click shuttle To change the playback speed (Shuttle mode) Turn the click shuttle... twice the normal speed) < PLAY( (Normal speed) < SLOW1 (playback direction) < SLOW2 (playback direction < - The playback speed changes depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you play back a CD/VIDEO CD FF2) (Faster than "SLOW1 ") PAUSEP < SLOW2 (opposite direction < - Each time you can play Press ·.
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... indicator on the remote is not lit, the remote click shuttle will remain in the shuttle mode even if the indicator on the player is turned. On the player, it pauses. 2 Turn the click shuttle. Depending on the front panel display before you start playing, press p to slow or ... the corresponding click shuttle. JOG lights up during jog mode. If you turn the power off. ·p · 123 45 6 789 0 A B C D ALL DVD CD p 1 While playing a disc, press p to continuous play Press ·. As long as you turn the click shuttle with constant speed for about 20 seconds after...
... indicator on the remote is not lit, the remote click shuttle will remain in the shuttle mode even if the indicator on the player is turned. On the player, it pauses. 2 Turn the click shuttle. Depending on the front panel display before you start playing, press p to slow or ... the corresponding click shuttle. JOG lights up during jog mode. If you turn the power off. ·p · 123 45 6 789 0 A B C D ALL DVD CD p 1 While playing a disc, press p to continuous play Press ·. As long as you turn the click shuttle with constant speed for about 20 seconds after...
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... the disc. you disconnect the AC power cord - you may not be able to select the title. 3 Press ENTER. TITLE DVD MENU ENTER ?/>/.// TITLE DVD MENU 123 45 6 789 0 A B C D ALL DVD CD ENTER ?/>/.// 1 Press TITLE. may also be expressed as "Press SELECT." 21 Notes • Depending on the...Playing Discs Notes • Resume Play may not be available depending on the DVD. • Resume Play is not available in Shuffle or Program Play mode. • Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may resume playback from disc to disc. 2 Press ?/>/.// to play mode -...
... the disc. you disconnect the AC power cord - you may not be able to select the title. 3 Press ENTER. TITLE DVD MENU ENTER ?/>/.// TITLE DVD MENU 123 45 6 789 0 A B C D ALL DVD CD ENTER ?/>/.// 1 Press TITLE. may also be expressed as "Press SELECT." 21 Notes • Depending on the...Playing Discs Notes • Resume Play may not be available depending on the DVD. • Resume Play is not available in Shuffle or Program Play mode. • Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may resume playback from disc to disc. 2 Press ?/>/.// to play mode -...
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...LANGUAGE SETUP" in the instructions supplied with search functions, etc. The DVD menu appears on the DVD, a "DVD menu" may simply be called a "menu" in the setup display. On this player, you can use the =/+ dial on the player, press the dial function select button to turn on the disc, you... can use the number buttons to select the item number. to select the item. 3 To change . Playing VIDEO CDs...
...LANGUAGE SETUP" in the instructions supplied with search functions, etc. The DVD menu appears on the DVD, a "DVD menu" may simply be called a "menu" in the setup display. On this player, you can use the =/+ dial on the player, press the dial function select button to turn on the disc, you... can use the number buttons to select the item number. to select the item. 3 To change . Playing VIDEO CDs...