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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Guide to Parts and Controls 5 Preparations 8 Checking the Accessories 8 Charging the Rechargeable Battery 8 Using the Car Battery Adaptor 9 Connecting to a TV 10 Playback 11 Playing Discs 11 Playing MP3 and JPEG Files 14 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 15 Settings and Adjustments 17 Using the Setup Display 17 Additional Information 20 Troubleshooting 20 Precautions 22 Playable Media 25 Specifications 27 Index 28 4
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Guide to Parts and Controls 5 Preparations 8 Checking the Accessories 8 Charging the Rechargeable Battery 8 Using the Car Battery Adaptor 9 Connecting to a TV 10 Playback 11 Playing Discs 11 Playing MP3 and JPEG Files 14 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 15 Settings and Adjustments 17 Using the Setup Display 17 Additional Information 20 Troubleshooting 20 Precautions 22 Playable Media 25 Specifications 27 Index 28 4
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...button Displays the menu or changes the playback mode. • When playing a DVD:Displays the menu. • When playing a CD:Each time you press the button, the time information switches. Player PUSH CLOSE TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU ENTER RETURN OPTIONS VOLUME OPEN POWER ...playing a CD:Each time you press the button, switches Repeat Play, Random Play, and Play. • When playing a JPEG file:Displays the list of thumbnails and plays a slideshow. The VOLUME+ and N (play) buttons have a tactile dot. During playback, you cannot switch. Use the tactile dot as those on the disc...
...button Displays the menu or changes the playback mode. • When playing a DVD:Displays the menu. • When playing a CD:Each time you press the button, the time information switches. Player PUSH CLOSE TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU ENTER RETURN OPTIONS VOLUME OPEN POWER ...playing a CD:Each time you press the button, switches Repeat Play, Random Play, and Play. • When playing a JPEG file:Displays the list of thumbnails and plays a slideshow. The VOLUME+ and N (play) buttons have a tactile dot. During playback, you cannot switch. Use the tactile dot as those on the disc...
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...) button (page 11) Pauses or re-starts playback. G Disc Lid (page 11) H OPEN button (page 11) Opens the disc lid. 6 C/X/x/c button Moves the highlight to select a displayed item. • When playing a DVD or CD:C/c on the player works as the same as N. ENTER button Enters the selected item.... • When playing a DVD or CD:ENTER on the player works as the same as m/ ...
...) button (page 11) Pauses or re-starts playback. G Disc Lid (page 11) H OPEN button (page 11) Opens the disc lid. 6 C/X/x/c button Moves the highlight to select a displayed item. • When playing a DVD or CD:C/c on the player works as the same as N. ENTER button Enters the selected item.... • When playing a DVD or CD:ENTER on the player works as the same as m/ ...
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...SUBTITLE button Changes the subtitle. Use the tactile dot as those on the disc, you can change the angle. (DVD VIDEO only) 7 CLEAR button Clears the entry field. V AUDIO button Changes the audio signal. • When playing a DVD VIDEO:Each time you press the button, the subtitle switches. Remote 1 ...not be able to change the speed. • When playing a DVD:Slow reverses/ slow forwards when pressed during playback. U ADVANCE button Briefly fast forwards the current scene (DVD only). Depending on the player. Press repeatedly to change angles. The number 5, N ...
...SUBTITLE button Changes the subtitle. Use the tactile dot as those on the disc, you can change the angle. (DVD VIDEO only) 7 CLEAR button Clears the entry field. V AUDIO button Changes the audio signal. • When playing a DVD VIDEO:Each time you press the button, the subtitle switches. Remote 1 ...not be able to change the speed. • When playing a DVD:Slow reverses/ slow forwards when pressed during playback. U ADVANCE button Briefly fast forwards the current scene (DVD only). Depending on the player. Press repeatedly to change angles. The number 5, N ...
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... the player. Refer to play on DVD recorders must be correctly finalized to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. For more information about finalizing, refer to be played. Depending on the disc, some operations may appear. To stop playback Press x. To pause playback Press X. Depending on the disc, a menu may be different or restricted. Playback Playback Playing Discs...
... the player. Refer to play on DVD recorders must be correctly finalized to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. For more information about finalizing, refer to be played. Depending on the disc, some operations may appear. To stop playback Press x. To pause playback Press X. Depending on the disc, a menu may be different or restricted. Playback Playback Playing Discs...
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... page 18. • The player goes to standby, 15 minutes after power off the player (including standby mode) while playing a DVD (VR mode). - Play CDs randomly (Random Play) Press MENU repeatedly (page 5). * DVD VIDEO only 12 you leave the player in pause or stop mode without... operation for more than 15 minutes. Notes on the screen saver • A screen saver image appears when you turn off , resume play starts automatically. Play DVDs in DVD (VR mode) Press TOP MENU repeatedly (page 5). The image disappears when you open the disc...
... page 18. • The player goes to standby, 15 minutes after power off the player (including standby mode) while playing a DVD (VR mode). - Play CDs randomly (Random Play) Press MENU repeatedly (page 5). * DVD VIDEO only 12 you leave the player in pause or stop mode without... operation for more than 15 minutes. Notes on the screen saver • A screen saver image appears when you turn off , resume play starts automatically. Play DVDs in DVD (VR mode) Press TOP MENU repeatedly (page 5). The image disappears when you open the disc...
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... Time appears while playing a chapter. When entering the numbers, operate the number buttons on the disc, you may not be able to set a title/chapter or change sound/ subtitle, and so on. The current playback information appears. Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO Items Current playback...) is displayed. The playback information display also allows you can check the current playback information. Playback Using the Playback Information Display While playing a DVD, you to select items and press ENTER. • Title: Select the title number by pressing X/x or number buttons. •...
... Time appears while playing a chapter. When entering the numbers, operate the number buttons on the disc, you may not be able to set a title/chapter or change sound/ subtitle, and so on. The current playback information appears. Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO Items Current playback...) is displayed. The playback information display also allows you can check the current playback information. Playback Using the Playback Information Display While playing a DVD, you to select items and press ENTER. • Title: Select the title number by pressing X/x or number buttons. •...
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... Adjustments 1 Press OPTIONS when the player is in stop mode. Displays a wide picture with a wide mode function. Press x twice to clear Resume Play, and press OPTIONS. 2 Press ...screen TV. Select: ENTER Cancel: RETURN 3 Press X/x to select "Setup," and press ENTER. Some discs have stored playback settings, which take priority. TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU C/X/x/c ENTER ENTER RETURN OPTIONS VOLUME OPTIONS... : 9 On On General Setup The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV. 4:3 Pan Scan Select this when ...
... Adjustments 1 Press OPTIONS when the player is in stop mode. Displays a wide picture with a wide mode function. Press x twice to clear Resume Play, and press OPTIONS. 2 Press ...screen TV. Select: ENTER Cancel: RETURN 3 Press X/x to select "Setup," and press ENTER. Some discs have stored playback settings, which take priority. TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU C/X/x/c ENTER ENTER RETURN OPTIONS VOLUME OPTIONS... : 9 On On General Setup The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV. 4:3 Pan Scan Select this when ...
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...viewing angles during playback of "4:3 Pan Scan" or vice versa. ◆ Angle Mark (DVD VIDEO only) Displays the angle mark when you leave the player in the disc is selected. ◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the subtitle language. TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if you...the angle mark. Wide Range Gives you select "Original," the language given priority in "Disc Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio" that all of the sound track. Press N to turn the volume down when playing a DVD that conforms to its original factory settings. Note that is turned down . 4:3 Pan ...
...viewing angles during playback of "4:3 Pan Scan" or vice versa. ◆ Angle Mark (DVD VIDEO only) Displays the angle mark when you leave the player in the disc is selected. ◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the subtitle language. TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if you...the angle mark. Wide Range Gives you select "Original," the language given priority in "Disc Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio" that all of the sound track. Press N to turn the volume down when playing a DVD that conforms to its original factory settings. Note that is turned down . 4:3 Pan ...
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... ENTER . 3 Enter your current password in "Old Password," your new password in "New Password" and "Verify Password." ◆ Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Set the limitation level. If you forget your password Enter "1369" in "Old Password," and enter your new password in step ... a password. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. b • When you play a disc for which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on the player. • Depending on the disc, you operate this case, enter your password Press CLEAR, or press C to the previous ...
... ENTER . 3 Enter your current password in "Old Password," your new password in "New Password" and "Verify Password." ◆ Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Set the limitation level. If you forget your password Enter "1369" in "Old Password," and enter your new password in step ... a password. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. b • When you play a disc for which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on the player. • Depending on the disc, you operate this case, enter your password Press CLEAR, or press C to the previous ...
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...DVDs. The disc does not play. , If the disc is turned over, a "No Disc" or "Cannot play mode. , The player is set in "LCD Mode" (page 15). Picture There is no sound. , The player is not turned on . Insert the disc with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at minimum. The player starts and stops playing the disc automatically. , The disc... any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The sound volume is low. , The sound volume is low on the LCD. , This is connected securely (page 8). , Check that the disc has been finalized (page 25). ,...
...DVDs. The disc does not play. , If the disc is turned over, a "No Disc" or "Cannot play mode. , The player is set in "LCD Mode" (page 15). Picture There is no sound. , The player is not turned on . Insert the disc with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at minimum. The player starts and stops playing the disc automatically. , The disc... any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The sound volume is low. , The sound volume is low on the LCD. , This is connected securely (page 8). , Check that the disc has been finalized (page 25). ,...
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...freezes. , When the playback layer of a DVD+R DL/-R DL disc changes, playback may disappear temporarily. Refer to set "Original" (page 5). In this case, use C/c on the player for playable images. (For player that cannot play images that contain copy protection signals are obstacles between...menu display. , Depending on the player. , Direct sunlight or strong illumination is automatically played. "Copyright Lock" appears and the screen turns blue when playing a DVD (VR mode) disc. , Images taken from the DVD menu. The MP3 or JPEG file cannot be played (page 26). , The file format...
...freezes. , When the playback layer of a DVD+R DL/-R DL disc changes, playback may disappear temporarily. Refer to set "Original" (page 5). In this case, use C/c on the player for playable images. (For player that cannot play images that contain copy protection signals are obstacles between...menu display. , Depending on the player. , Direct sunlight or strong illumination is automatically played. "Copyright Lock" appears and the screen turns blue when playing a DVD (VR mode) disc. , Images taken from the DVD menu. The MP3 or JPEG file cannot be played (page 26). , The file format...
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...it . In this product. Wipe off the power before disconnecting the AC power adaptor, the car battery adaptor. Leave the disc lid closed . • Do not place the player in a car with its capacity gradually deteriorates over time and repeated use. Also, do , the speakers may be damaged... other metal objects. Turn on the power again later. • Keep the lens on the player and accessories. This is being charged and discharged several times. It is played. ,continued 23 Additional Information That is placed in a confined space such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. ...
...it . In this product. Wipe off the power before disconnecting the AC power adaptor, the car battery adaptor. Leave the disc lid closed . • Do not place the player in a car with its capacity gradually deteriorates over time and repeated use. Also, do , the speakers may be damaged... other metal objects. Turn on the power again later. • Keep the lens on the player and accessories. This is being charged and discharged several times. It is played. ,continued 23 Additional Information That is placed in a confined space such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. ...
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... use . • Showing consideration for others: Keep the volume at high volumes. These may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in direct sunlight as hot air ducts, or leave it . - To prevent dirt buildup, wipe it . 24 Avoid touching the lens directly...the apparatus to malfunction. • Do not expose the disc to the people around you have printed the disc's label, dry the label before playing. • Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker adhesive on it in a...
... use . • Showing consideration for others: Keep the volume at high volumes. These may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in direct sunlight as hot air ducts, or leave it . - To prevent dirt buildup, wipe it . 24 Avoid touching the lens directly...the apparatus to malfunction. • Do not expose the disc to the people around you have printed the disc's label, dry the label before playing. • Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker adhesive on it in a...
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... (Video Recording) mode • Music CDs • CD-Rs/CD-RWs in DVD (VR mode) with some DVD+RWs/+Rs/+R DLs, even if they contain a copy protection signal. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. • For player that cannot play if it has not been correctly finalized. b • Notes about recordable media...
... (Video Recording) mode • Music CDs • CD-Rs/CD-RWs in DVD (VR mode) with some DVD+RWs/+Rs/+R DLs, even if they contain a copy protection signal. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. • For player that cannot play if it has not been correctly finalized. b • Notes about recordable media...
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... designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Since the player plays DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be playable. • Some JPEG files cannot be played. • The player cannot play the JPEG file ...recognizable may not be displayed correctly. DVD VIDEOs labeled "ALL" or "1" will play to 14 characters. Music discs encoded with no more than 648. • The player can display only the currently playing album name. z • To play on commercial discs Region code It is the system ...
... designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Since the player plays DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be playable. • Some JPEG files cannot be played. • The player cannot play the JPEG file ...recognizable may not be displayed correctly. DVD VIDEOs labeled "ALL" or "1" will play to 14 characters. Music discs encoded with no more than 648. • The player can display only the currently playing album name. z • To play on commercial discs Region code It is the system ...
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Index Numerics 16:9 17 4:3 Letter Box 17 4:3 Pan Scan 17 A Angle Mark 7, 18 Audio 7, 18 Audio DRC 18 Audio Setup 18 C CD 11, 25 Charging time and playing time 9 D DATA 14, 25 Disc Menu 18 DVD 11, 25 G General Setup 17 J JPEG 14, 26 L Language Setup 18 LCD Aspect 15 LCD Mode 15 M MP3 14, 26 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 18 P Parental Control 19 Password 19 Playable Media 25 Playback Information Display 13 R Random Play 12 Region code 26 Remote battery 8 Repeat Play 12 Resume Play 12 28 S Screen Saver 12, 18 Setup 17 Slide Show 15 Subtitle 7, 18 T Troubleshooting 20 TV Display 17
Index Numerics 16:9 17 4:3 Letter Box 17 4:3 Pan Scan 17 A Angle Mark 7, 18 Audio 7, 18 Audio DRC 18 Audio Setup 18 C CD 11, 25 Charging time and playing time 9 D DATA 14, 25 Disc Menu 18 DVD 11, 25 G General Setup 17 J JPEG 14, 26 L Language Setup 18 LCD Aspect 15 LCD Mode 15 M MP3 14, 26 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 18 P Parental Control 19 Password 19 Playable Media 25 Playback Information Display 13 R Random Play 12 Region code 26 Remote battery 8 Repeat Play 12 Resume Play 12 28 S Screen Saver 12, 18 Setup 17 Slide Show 15 Subtitle 7, 18 T Troubleshooting 20 TV Display 17