Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... the time periods and as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for the remainder of the product ("Labor Warranty"), Sony will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace...
... the time periods and as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for the remainder of the product ("Labor Warranty"), Sony will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace...
Operating Instructions
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... change or modifications not expressly approved in this Sony CD/ DVD Player. Thank you call upon your authority to persons. DVP-CX870D Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that to Part 15 of the following measures: - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...
... change or modifications not expressly approved in this Sony CD/ DVD Player. Thank you call upon your authority to persons. DVP-CX870D Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that to Part 15 of the following measures: - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used...
Operating Instructions
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...45 Changing the Angles 46 Digital Cinema Sound Settings 47 Checking the Play Information 50 Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) 51 Selecting the Disc Mode (1 Disc or All Discs) 53 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 53 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 56 Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) 57 Repeating a Specific Portion (A-B Repeat) 58 Adjusting the Playback Picture (Video Equalizer) 59 Enhancing the Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer) 60 Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER) 61 Settings and Adjustments 63 Using the Setup Display 63 Setup Display Item List 65 Setting the...
...45 Changing the Angles 46 Digital Cinema Sound Settings 47 Checking the Play Information 50 Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) 51 Selecting the Disc Mode (1 Disc or All Discs) 53 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 53 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 56 Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) 57 Repeating a Specific Portion (A-B Repeat) 58 Adjusting the Playback Picture (Video Equalizer) 59 Enhancing the Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer) 60 Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER) 61 Settings and Adjustments 63 Using the Setup Display 63 Setup Display Item List 65 Setting the...
Operating Instructions
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... VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs you can use the controls on the DVD, no region code indication may be intentionally fixed by area limitations." You can play discs recorded in other DVD, the message "Playback prohibited by software producers. Depending on the remote if they have the same or similar names as PAL or SECAM. Region code of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be labeled even though playing the DVD is a trademark. DVP-XXXX CD/DVD PLAYER...
... VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs you can use the controls on the DVD, no region code indication may be intentionally fixed by area limitations." You can play discs recorded in other DVD, the message "Playback prohibited by software producers. Depending on the remote if they have the same or similar names as PAL or SECAM. Region code of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be labeled even though playing the DVD is a trademark. DVP-XXXX CD/DVD PLAYER...
Operating Instructions
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... the digital output of VIDEO CD standards. When playing DTS*-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be played. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo outputs of the DVD player are trademarks of a picture or a music feature that is assigned a track number enabling you to the disc type. Disc type VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs) VIDEO CDs with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures...
... the digital output of VIDEO CD standards. When playing DTS*-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be played. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo outputs of the DVD player are trademarks of a picture or a music feature that is assigned a track number enabling you to the disc type. Disc type VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs) VIDEO CDs with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures...
Operating Instructions
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... any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your television screen indefinitely. If you don't, the discs or the player may be sure to disconnect the player from a cold to malfunction. 6 Do not use any type of time you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on the disc, remove the glue completely before operating it done at a qualified service shop only...
... any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your television screen indefinitely. If you don't, the discs or the player may be sure to disconnect the player from a cold to malfunction. 6 Do not use any type of time you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on the disc, remove the glue completely before operating it done at a qualified service shop only...
Operating Instructions
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... close the front cover. z You can control the player using the supplied remote See page 78. Transporting the player Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below to return the internal mechanisms to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to hook up the CD/DVD player to a TV which does not have the following items: • Audio/video connecting cord...
... close the front cover. z You can control the player using the supplied remote See page 78. Transporting the player Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below to return the internal mechanisms to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to hook up the CD/DVD player to a TV which does not have the following items: • Audio/video connecting cord...
Operating Instructions
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... "AUDIO SETUP" to a video deck. VCR TV Setups for the player Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on the TV or receiver (amplifier), sound distortion may appear in the setup display. For details, see page 67. • To connect the player to a wide-screen TV In the setup display, set "TV TYPE" in "SCREEN SETUP" to output signals from the TV. Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. S-link (control S) cord (supplied) (1) CD/DVD player...
... "AUDIO SETUP" to a video deck. VCR TV Setups for the player Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on the TV or receiver (amplifier), sound distortion may appear in the setup display. For details, see page 67. • To connect the player to a wide-screen TV In the setup display, set "TV TYPE" in "SCREEN SETUP" to output signals from the TV. Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. S-link (control S) cord (supplied) (1) CD/DVD player...
Operating Instructions
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... the Playback Memory, Bookmark, Disc Explorer and menu settings to avoid hum and noise. VIDEO S VIDEO OUTPUT OUTPUT 1 1 2 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MEGA CONTROL S-LINK Y PB PR CONTROL S IN To AUDIO OUT (R, L) To S VIDEO OUTPUT 10 : Signal flow To DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) To DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Take off the receiver. Refer as a receiver (amplifier) with a digital connector, MD deck, DAT deck, etc. z You can use 3D sound imaging to be sure to match the color-coded cord...
... the Playback Memory, Bookmark, Disc Explorer and menu settings to avoid hum and noise. VIDEO S VIDEO OUTPUT OUTPUT 1 1 2 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MEGA CONTROL S-LINK Y PB PR CONTROL S IN To AUDIO OUT (R, L) To S VIDEO OUTPUT 10 : Signal flow To DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) To DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Take off the receiver. Refer as a receiver (amplifier) with a digital connector, MD deck, DAT deck, etc. z You can use 3D sound imaging to be sure to match the color-coded cord...
Operating Instructions
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... made the connections using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord, do not need to change the various settings. For details, see page 63. Setups for the player depending on using the supplied audio/video connecting cord instead of the S video cord. Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player when using the digital connecting cords Connect the component via the VIDEO INPUT connector using the setup display, see page 8. To quit, press DISPLAY . Refer to the instructions supplied with an S video signal if your...
... made the connections using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord, do not need to change the various settings. For details, see page 63. Setups for the player depending on using the supplied audio/video connecting cord instead of the S video cord. Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player when using the digital connecting cords Connect the component via the VIDEO INPUT connector using the setup display, see page 8. To quit, press DISPLAY . Refer to the instructions supplied with an S video signal if your...
Operating Instructions
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... with up to a switched AC outlet such as the AC outlet on the VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND mode, see page 63. • To enjoy surround sounds by connecting the player to a receiver (amplifier) with 5.1 channel inputs Correctly adjust each speaker to change the various settings. Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) (2) For the 5.1 CH OUTPUT FRONT and REAR jacks White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) Monaural audio cords (not supplied) (2) For 5.1 CH OUTPUT CENTER and WOOFER...
... with up to a switched AC outlet such as the AC outlet on the VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND mode, see page 63. • To enjoy surround sounds by connecting the player to a receiver (amplifier) with 5.1 channel inputs Correctly adjust each speaker to change the various settings. Required cords Audio cords (not supplied) (2) For the 5.1 CH OUTPUT FRONT and REAR jacks White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) Monaural audio cords (not supplied) (2) For 5.1 CH OUTPUT CENTER and WOOFER...
Operating Instructions
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... the disc, Program Play, Repeat Play, and Shuffle Play settings for a short while, the buttons will shorten the battery life of the remote. Note, however, that using the on . PLAY DVD z To return to turn it over. To light up . You can play discs in continuous play mode Stop play and remove the disc Operation On the player: Press DISC CHANGE to turn it on and turn the .-/>+ dial clockwise On the remote: Press > On the player: Press DIRECT SEARCH to turn the...
... the disc, Program Play, Repeat Play, and Shuffle Play settings for a short while, the buttons will shorten the battery life of the remote. Note, however, that using the on . PLAY DVD z To return to turn it over. To light up . You can play discs in continuous play mode Stop play and remove the disc Operation On the player: Press DISC CHANGE to turn it on and turn the .-/>+ dial clockwise On the remote: Press > On the player: Press DIRECT SEARCH to turn the...
Operating Instructions
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... player play them in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS), you can select the audio format you can do the initial setup, adjust the picture and sound and set the various outputs. Subsequent "shuffling" may produce a different playing order. 39 AUDIO (page 43) If the DVD is recorded in a random order. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the setup display, limit playback by using 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound...
... player play them in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS), you can select the audio format you can do the initial setup, adjust the picture and sound and set the various outputs. Subsequent "shuffling" may produce a different playing order. 39 AUDIO (page 43) If the DVD is recorded in a random order. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the setup display, limit playback by using 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound...
Operating Instructions
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... to turn the subtitles on the remote. Select the language code from disc to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it on page 89. Displaying the Subtitles With DVDs on which no subtitles are recorded, no subtitles appear. • Depending on the DVD, you change when: - Each time you open the front cover - Using Various Functions with the Control Menu The display examples are as LS, RS or S, the Virtual 3D Surround effect...
... to turn the subtitles on the remote. Select the language code from disc to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it on page 89. Displaying the Subtitles With DVDs on which no subtitles are recorded, no subtitles appear. • Depending on the DVD, you change when: - Each time you open the front cover - Using Various Functions with the Control Menu The display examples are as LS, RS or S, the Virtual 3D Surround effect...
Operating Instructions
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.... OFF Outputs all channel signals recorded on setting each speaker position and distance. For example, outputs 2-channel signals for the missing speaker to other than 6 speakers, the player appropriately distributes the output signal for the stereo sound of a CD or the Dolby Digital and DTS sounds of the DVD. This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as shown in "AUDIO SETUP." L R 47...
.... OFF Outputs all channel signals recorded on setting each speaker position and distance. For example, outputs 2-channel signals for the missing speaker to other than 6 speakers, the player appropriately distributes the output signal for the stereo sound of a CD or the Dolby Digital and DTS sounds of the DVD. This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as shown in "AUDIO SETUP." L R 47...
Operating Instructions
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... sounds. OFF Outputs all channel signals recorded on the disc. The position of the virtual rear speakers differs according to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position or create entire sets of virtual rear speakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers. Select one of elevation. For example, outputs 2-channel signals for the center speaker. L R Using Various Functions with the Control Menu VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound...
... sounds. OFF Outputs all channel signals recorded on the disc. The position of the virtual rear speakers differs according to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position or create entire sets of virtual rear speakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers. Select one of elevation. For example, outputs 2-channel signals for the center speaker. L R Using Various Functions with the Control Menu VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound...
Operating Instructions
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... Dolby Digital format) are not effective for side B. • Depending on the remote. Settings and Adjustments 72 SUBTITLE (page 45)* - When you have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital sound tracks in "AUDIO SETUP" to "D-PCM", the DTS sound track is erased. • The Playback Memory settings are recorded. • OFF : No priority given. • AUTO : Priority given. In this item to "AUTO," the language may cancel the settings. DIGITAL VIDEO...
... Dolby Digital format) are not effective for side B. • Depending on the remote. Settings and Adjustments 72 SUBTITLE (page 45)* - When you have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital sound tracks in "AUDIO SETUP" to "D-PCM", the DTS sound track is erased. • The Playback Memory settings are recorded. • OFF : No priority given. • AUTO : Priority given. In this item to "AUTO," the language may cancel the settings. DIGITAL VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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Replace it with this troubleshooting guide to your DVD. 82 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on the TV so that you set the aspect ratio in "TV TYPE" in "SCREEN SETUP" of the following difficulties while using the player, use this input. (page 8) Even though you can view the pictures from your DVD player has to go through your VCR to...
Replace it with this troubleshooting guide to your DVD. 82 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on the TV so that you set the aspect ratio in "TV TYPE" in "SCREEN SETUP" of the following difficulties while using the player, use this input. (page 8) Even though you can view the pictures from your DVD player has to go through your VCR to...
Operating Instructions
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... a DVD, a VIDEO CD, or a CD. , Check the region code of your receiver (amplifier). , If you select the appropriate input on the receiver (amplifier) so that the player is connected securely. , The audio connecting cord is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. Refer to the operating manual of the DVD. (page 4) , Moisture has condensed inside ("Insert disc." Insert a disc. , Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing left into the disc slot. , Clean the disc. , The player cannot play mode...
... a DVD, a VIDEO CD, or a CD. , Check the region code of your receiver (amplifier). , If you select the appropriate input on the receiver (amplifier) so that the player is connected securely. , The audio connecting cord is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. Refer to the operating manual of the DVD. (page 4) , Moisture has condensed inside ("Insert disc." Insert a disc. , Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing left into the disc slot. , Clean the disc. , The player cannot play mode...
Operating Instructions
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... the auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in "CUSTOM SETUP" is displayed on the front panel display. , Contact your DVD, or a setup display automatically appears on the TV screen when you play a DVD. , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD. , Changing the language for the track is prohibited on the DVD. Additional Information Troubleshooting The player does not play from the CD changer connected using the CONTROL A1 cable , Turn on the player. , Press the MEGA CONTROL button on the front panel. (page 80) 5 numbers...
... the auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in "CUSTOM SETUP" is displayed on the front panel display. , Contact your DVD, or a setup display automatically appears on the TV screen when you play a DVD. , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD. , Changing the language for the track is prohibited on the DVD. Additional Information Troubleshooting The player does not play from the CD changer connected using the CONTROL A1 cable , Turn on the player. , Press the MEGA CONTROL button on the front panel. (page 80) 5 numbers...