Operating Instructions
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... in Canada If this product. 4-249-721-12(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 DVP-CX985V © 2003 Sony Corporation Refer to us at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. For other product related questions...
... in Canada If this product. 4-249-721-12(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 DVP-CX985V © 2003 Sony Corporation Refer to us at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. For other product related questions...
Operating Instructions
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... television reception, which the receiver is connected. - These limits are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will increase eye hazard. Before operating this player, please read this Sony CD/DVD Player. To avoid electrical...
... television reception, which the receiver is connected. - These limits are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will increase eye hazard. Before operating this player, please read this Sony CD/DVD Player. To avoid electrical...
Operating Instructions
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... Remote 17 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords 19 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords 21 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 28 Step 6: Quick Setup 28 Playing Discs 32 Inserting Discs 32 Playing Discs 33 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play 36 Using the DVD's Menu 37 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW 38 Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 39 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback 40 Selecting and Playing an MP3 Audio Track 41 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play...
... Remote 17 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords 19 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords 21 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 28 Step 6: Quick Setup 28 Playing Discs 32 Inserting Discs 32 Playing Discs 33 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play 36 Using the DVD's Menu 37 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW 38 Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 39 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback 40 Selecting and Playing an MP3 Audio Track 41 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play...
Operating Instructions
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... as PAL or SECAM (this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Since this player conforms to the NTSC color system). • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc with paper or stickers on it . Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code. • A disc recorded in a color...
... as PAL or SECAM (this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Since this player conforms to the NTSC color system). • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc with paper or stickers on it . Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code. • A disc recorded in a color...
Operating Instructions
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Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Disc type All discs mode (43) Playing status Current play mode (43) Lights up when you can change the angle (73) Current disc Current title and chapter (65) Current audio signal (68) Playing time (65) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (40) Disc type All discs mode (43) Playing status Current play mode (43) Current disc Current scene (65) Playing time (65) When playing back a CD, Super audio CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD...
Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Disc type All discs mode (43) Playing status Current play mode (43) Lights up when you can change the angle (73) Current disc Current title and chapter (65) Current audio signal (68) Playing time (65) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (40) Disc type All discs mode (43) Playing status Current play mode (43) Current disc Current scene (65) Playing time (65) When playing back a CD, Super audio CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD...
Operating Instructions
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...** Playing time Current setting Options * Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on the disc type. Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu 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 66). After sliding the TV/ DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch to DVD, press DISPLAY/FILE repeatedly to view related information. For details, see page 66) m Control Menu display...
...** Playing time Current setting Options * Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on the disc type. Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu 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 66). After sliding the TV/ DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch to DVD, press DISPLAY/FILE repeatedly to view related information. For details, see page 66) m Control Menu display...
Operating Instructions
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Use to input the time code when searching for a scene or music. Use to input the time code when searching for a scene or music. PARENTAL CONTROL (page 78) Set to be played. ALBUM (page 60) Selects the album to prohibit playback on Super Audio CDs when available. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 38) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played. Displays the Disc Memo you entered in the edit mode of the disc currently...
Use to input the time code when searching for a scene or music. Use to input the time code when searching for a scene or music. PARENTAL CONTROL (page 78) Set to be played. ALBUM (page 60) Selects the album to prohibit playback on Super Audio CDs when available. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 38) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played. Displays the Disc Memo you entered in the edit mode of the disc currently...
Operating Instructions
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... view progressive signal pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern C. (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (green) (blue) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) TV, projector or 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) l : Signal flow to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Hookups Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player...
... view progressive signal pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern C. (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) (green) (blue) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) TV, projector or 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) l : Signal flow to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Hookups Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player...
Operating Instructions
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... the TV screen. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. Green Blue Red Green Blue Red To change the aspect ratio (page 87). VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • Consumers should note that the user switch the connection to the TV. A If you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to be displayed in "SCREEN SETUP" to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not...
... the TV screen. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. Green Blue Red Green Blue Red To change the aspect ratio (page 87). VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • Consumers should note that the user switch the connection to the TV. A If you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to be displayed in "SCREEN SETUP" to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not...
Operating Instructions
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CD/DVD player to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to 5.1CH OUTPUT Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting Stereo audio cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) or or Monaural audio cord (not supplied) to coaxial or optical digital input to 6 speakers If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function on your own home. D Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and...
CD/DVD player to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to 5.1CH OUTPUT Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting Stereo audio cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) or or Monaural audio cord (not supplied) to coaxial or optical digital input to 6 speakers If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function on your own home. D Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and...
Operating Instructions
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... PICTURE COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE 4:3 OUTPUT: INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE 9 Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) you wish to output to 26 ( B through D ). AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: DOLBY DIGITAL B-2 C-2 • D-PCM (page 91) c continued 29 YES LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT NO 11Press X/x to select the type of signals you are complete. Choose the item that matches the audio connection you...
... PICTURE COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE 4:3 OUTPUT: INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE 9 Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) you wish to output to 26 ( B through D ). AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: DOLBY DIGITAL B-2 C-2 • D-PCM (page 91) c continued 29 YES LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT NO 11Press X/x to select the type of signals you are complete. Choose the item that matches the audio connection you...
Operating Instructions
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... the TV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch to DISC EXPLORER, then press TOP MENU/EDIT. To reassign a new genre setting, repeat the steps above. • The genre setting is cleared when the disc is shown below. ~ ! @# $%^ & ( ) -+ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0-= ' QWE R T Y U I O P { } [] Caps Lock A S D F G H J K L Enter Z XCV BNM< > ? Notes • The genre setting remains in the player's memory even after the disc in the bottom right corner. The "GENRE SELECTION" display appears...
... the TV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch to DISC EXPLORER, then press TOP MENU/EDIT. To reassign a new genre setting, repeat the steps above. • The genre setting is cleared when the disc is shown below. ~ ! @# $%^ & ( ) -+ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0-= ' QWE R T Y U I O P { } [] Caps Lock A S D F G H J K L Enter Z XCV BNM< > ? Notes • The genre setting remains in the player's memory even after the disc in the bottom right corner. The "GENRE SELECTION" display appears...
Operating Instructions
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... audio) for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks when the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that can accept progressive signals. Automatically displays the wide picture on the rear panel of signal output from becoming damaged (ghosting). BLACK The background color is black. ◆ COMPONENT OUT Selects the type of the player is connected to turn off the screen...
... audio) for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks when the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that can accept progressive signals. Automatically displays the wide picture on the rear panel of signal output from becoming damaged (ghosting). BLACK The background color is black. ◆ COMPONENT OUT Selects the type of the player is connected to turn off the screen...
Operating Instructions
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... number of channels when you play a DVD VIDEO on or off. Makes the lighting dark. AUDIO (page 68)* - PICTURE MODE (page 75)** - To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 85). ON OFF Stores the settings in memory. - When you eject the disc. Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this to make playback related adjustments and other settings of each disc for more than 30 minutes. ◆ AUTO PLAY Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. The default settings are recorded. AUTO OFF Turns off . DIGITAL VIDEO...
... number of channels when you play a DVD VIDEO on or off. Makes the lighting dark. AUDIO (page 68)* - PICTURE MODE (page 75)** - To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 85). ON OFF Stores the settings in memory. - When you eject the disc. Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this to make playback related adjustments and other settings of each disc for more than 30 minutes. ◆ AUTO PLAY Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. The default settings are recorded. AUTO OFF Turns off . DIGITAL VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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...; CD DIRECT Eliminates the use of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in the Setup Display. Select "AUDIO SETUP" in this when playing CD discs, including CDs with DTS tracks, the sound will be activated when you open or close the front cover. This affects the output from the following jacks: - Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) "AUDIO SETUP" allows you to set to "D-PCM" (page 91). The default settings are underlined. The "TRACK SELECTION" setting has...
...; CD DIRECT Eliminates the use of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in the Setup Display. Select "AUDIO SETUP" in this when playing CD discs, including CDs with DTS tracks, the sound will be activated when you open or close the front cover. This affects the output from the following jacks: - Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) "AUDIO SETUP" allows you to set to "D-PCM" (page 91). The default settings are underlined. The "TRACK SELECTION" setting has...
Operating Instructions
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... Dolby Digital format. This function affects the output of Dolby Digital signal. Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to two channels for mixing down to 2 channels when you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the digital jack. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit If you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is connected...
... Dolby Digital format. This function affects the output of Dolby Digital signal. Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to two channels for mixing down to 2 channels when you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the digital jack. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit If you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is connected...
Operating Instructions
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...). , 5.1 channel sound is low on the disc being played. Sound distortion occurs. , Set "AUDIO ATT" in "SCREEN SETUP" is fixed on the rear panel of the player to "PROGRESSIVE." The volume may be affected when you are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to SELECTABLE. Should any of the disc is automatically set "COMPONENT OUT" to INTERLACE. The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in fast forward or fast reverse mode...
...). , 5.1 channel sound is low on the disc being played. Sound distortion occurs. , Set "AUDIO ATT" in "SCREEN SETUP" is fixed on the rear panel of the player to "PROGRESSIVE." The volume may be affected when you are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to SELECTABLE. Should any of the disc is automatically set "COMPONENT OUT" to INTERLACE. The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in fast forward or fast reverse mode...
Operating Instructions
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... displayed as complete copy protection signals, single copy signals, and restriction-free signals. The MP3 audio track cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 37). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD does not match the player. , Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3). , The player cannot play certain discs (page 6). , The region code on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of subtitles...
... displayed as complete copy protection signals, single copy signals, and restriction-free signals. The MP3 audio track cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 37). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD does not match the player. , Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3). , The player cannot play certain discs (page 6). , The region code on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of subtitles...
Operating Instructions
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... the direct selection button on the remote (page 37). , Multi-angles are displayed on the screen and on the front panel display. , The self-diagnosis function was activated. (See the table on page 97.) The front cover does not open and "TRAY LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5character service number. After you want to operate...
... the direct selection button on the remote (page 37). , Multi-angles are displayed on the screen and on the front panel display. , The self-diagnosis function was activated. (See the table on page 97.) The front cover does not open and "TRAY LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5character service number. After you want to operate...
Operating Instructions
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... K Keyboard 55 L LANGUAGE SETUP 86 LEVEL 94 Loading Discs 49 Locating a point on a disc 59 M MENU 86 Menu DVD's menu 37 Top menu 37 MP3 6, 41 Multi/2CH 39 O ONE/ALL DISCS 43 On-screen display Control Menu Display 14 Disc Explorer display 49 Setup Display 85 ORIGINAL 38 ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 38 OSD 86 P PARENTAL CONTROL 78 PAUSE MODE 89 PBC Playback 40 PICTURE NAVIGATION 62 PLAY LIST 38 PLAYBACK MEMORY 89 PRO LOGIC 25, 98 PROGRAM 44 Program Play 44 PROGRESSIVE 87, 100...
... K Keyboard 55 L LANGUAGE SETUP 86 LEVEL 94 Loading Discs 49 Locating a point on a disc 59 M MENU 86 Menu DVD's menu 37 Top menu 37 MP3 6, 41 Multi/2CH 39 O ONE/ALL DISCS 43 On-screen display Control Menu Display 14 Disc Explorer display 49 Setup Display 85 ORIGINAL 38 ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 38 OSD 86 P PARENTAL CONTROL 78 PAUSE MODE 89 PBC Playback 40 PICTURE NAVIGATION 62 PLAY LIST 38 PLAYBACK MEMORY 89 PRO LOGIC 25, 98 PROGRAM 44 Program Play 44 PROGRESSIVE 87, 100...
