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Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be changed only at a qualified service shop. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by its case. • Clean the disc with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notes About...
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be changed only at a qualified service shop. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by its case. • Clean the disc with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notes About...
Operating Instructions
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... Control Menu Display 11 Guide to the 'BRAVIA Sync' Display 13 Hookups 14 Hooking Up the Player 14 Step 1: Unpacking 14 Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords 15 About the CONTROL FOR HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA Sync' (for HDMI connections only 17 Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords 18 Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 5: Preparing the Remote 20 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote 21 Step 6: Quick Setup 22 Playback 24 Playing Discs 24 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, |A-B Repeat Play 30 Adjusting...
... Control Menu Display 11 Guide to the 'BRAVIA Sync' Display 13 Hookups 14 Hooking Up the Player 14 Step 1: Unpacking 14 Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords 15 About the CONTROL FOR HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA Sync' (for HDMI connections only 17 Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords 18 Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 5: Preparing the Remote 20 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote 21 Step 6: Quick Setup 22 Playback 24 Playing Discs 24 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, |A-B Repeat Play 30 Adjusting...
Operating Instructions
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...; DVD Audio discs. • HD layer on it . • A disc that the player cannot play The player cannot play commercial DVDs (playback only) labeled with an AVCHD-compatible DVD video camera. The player can play the following discs: • A commercial DVD with a different region code. • A disc recorded in the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format). KODAK Picture CD format...
...; DVD Audio discs. • HD layer on it . • A disc that the player cannot play The player cannot play commercial DVDs (playback only) labeled with an AVCHD-compatible DVD video camera. The player can play the following discs: • A commercial DVD with a different region code. • A disc recorded in the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format). KODAK Picture CD format...
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.... In this case, view the disc by some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL, even if they contain a copy protection signal, "Copyright lock" appears on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of the recording device and authoring software. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this player due to the instructions supplied with some record companies. Also...
.... In this case, view the disc by some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL, even if they contain a copy protection signal, "Copyright lock" appears on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of the recording device and authoring software. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this player due to the instructions supplied with some record companies. Also...
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...) buttons (40) G Z (open/close) button (24) H DISC SKIP button (26) I (remote sensor) (20) J EXCHANGE button (26) K Disc tray (24) L Front panel display (9) * This DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Guide to a HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (24) B HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) indicator (16, 61, 62) Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to Parts and Controls For...
...) buttons (40) G Z (open/close) button (24) H DISC SKIP button (26) I (remote sensor) (20) J EXCHANGE button (26) K Disc tray (24) L Front panel display (9) * This DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Guide to a HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (24) B HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) indicator (16, 61, 62) Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to Parts and Controls For...
Operating Instructions
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... select "PLAY LIST" (default setting). TVS (TV Virtual Surround) Selects the surround functions. AV SYNC Adjust the delay between the picture and sound. RESET Returns the settings in green when set to more than "STANDARD" is selected. The "ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST" indicator lights up in "SETUP" to be played when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD. Input the time code for changing slides during a slide show. You can adjust various other than 0 ms. PARENTAL CONTROL Set to prohibit playback on this player. 12US SETUP...
... select "PLAY LIST" (default setting). TVS (TV Virtual Surround) Selects the surround functions. AV SYNC Adjust the delay between the picture and sound. RESET Returns the settings in green when set to more than "STANDARD" is selected. The "ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST" indicator lights up in "SETUP" to be played when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD. Input the time code for changing slides during a slide show. You can adjust various other than 0 ms. PARENTAL CONTROL Set to prohibit playback on this player. 12US SETUP...
Operating Instructions
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... input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select pattern D when connecting to a TV, projector, or audio component equipped with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern C. Hookups Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or audio component. In order to COMPONENT HDMI cord (not supplied) VIDEO OUT (green) (blue) (red) CD/DVD player D HDMI IN TV, projector, or audio component l : Signal...
... input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select pattern D when connecting to a TV, projector, or audio component equipped with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern C. Hookups Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or audio component. In order to COMPONENT HDMI cord (not supplied) VIDEO OUT (green) (blue) (red) CD/DVD player D HDMI IN TV, projector, or audio component l : Signal...
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... the HDMI cord connected. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to a TV with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function, see page 56. To connect to this connection (page 18). Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to this jack. The DVI jack will enjoy standard quality images. To change the aspect ratio, see page 17. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, use another audio connection...
... the HDMI cord connected. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to a TV with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function, see page 56. To connect to this connection (page 18). Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to this jack. The DVI jack will enjoy standard quality images. To change the aspect ratio, see page 17. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, use another audio connection...
Operating Instructions
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... following: - B Digital audio input jack If your TV's or audio component's two speakers for sound. Connect the audio component to the TV with this connection. • When you connect the player to an audio component using an HDMI cord, you connect an audio component that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the jack. If you connect to a Sony audio component that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "DTS...
... following: - B Digital audio input jack If your TV's or audio component's two speakers for sound. Connect the audio component to the TV with this connection. • When you connect the player to an audio component using an HDMI cord, you connect an audio component that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the jack. If you connect to a Sony audio component that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "DTS...
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... you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not work when playing DTS sound tracks. • You cannot use this function with some scenes. Press ANGLE repeatedly to normal playback Press H. Playback To Operation Display the subtitle Press SUBTITLE during playback Magnify the image*3 Press ZOOM repeatedly. Playing quickly or slowly with sound You can only use Fast Play or Slow Play functions when playing a still picture in continuous play mode Stop play and remove Press Z the disc Change the...
... you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not work when playing DTS sound tracks. • You cannot use this function with some scenes. Press ANGLE repeatedly to normal playback Press H. Playback To Operation Display the subtitle Press SUBTITLE during playback Magnify the image*3 Press ZOOM repeatedly. Playing quickly or slowly with sound You can only use Fast Play or Slow Play functions when playing a still picture in continuous play mode Stop play and remove Press Z the disc Change the...
Operating Instructions
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... the player or the remote does not work while the Child Lock is open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you can check which discs are to prevent children from opening it doesn't stop playback. z Hint While the disc tray is set. In Program Play mode (page 30), the titles/tracks/ chapters only on the current disc are reshuffled only on the remote. Note Even if you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in standby mode...
... the player or the remote does not work while the Child Lock is open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you can check which discs are to prevent children from opening it doesn't stop playback. z Hint While the disc tray is set. In Program Play mode (page 30), the titles/tracks/ chapters only on the current disc are reshuffled only on the remote. Note Even if you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in standby mode...
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... opened the disc tray. - Press MENU to select items such as DVD-RW, the player may differ depending on the TV screen. Playback The options for the sound and subtitles when you playback a recorded disc such as language for "ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST" appear. 1 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:30:50 PLAY LIST PLAY LIST ORIGINAL DVD-VR 3 Press X/x to "ON" and you play a DVD VIDEO that can select the type of title to work with some discs. • If "MULTI-DISC RESUME" in "CUSTOM SETUP" is in stop mode...
... opened the disc tray. - Press MENU to select items such as DVD-RW, the player may differ depending on the TV screen. Playback The options for the sound and subtitles when you playback a recorded disc such as language for "ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST" appear. 1 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:30:50 PLAY LIST PLAY LIST ORIGINAL DVD-VR 3 Press X/x to "ON" and you play a DVD VIDEO that can select the type of title to work with some discs. • If "MULTI-DISC RESUME" in "CUSTOM SETUP" is in stop mode...
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... screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks. 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency + Center Effect) About audio signals Audio signals recorded in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 60). • If "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is set to "AUTO" or "AUTO (BGM)" (page 51), you connect to an audio component using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "D-PCM" in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below . Each channel...
... screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks. 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency + Center Effect) About audio signals Audio signals recorded in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 60). • If "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is set to "AUTO" or "AUTO (BGM)" (page 51), you connect to an audio component using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to "D-PCM" in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below . Each channel...
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.... SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY): OFF MODE : (PROGRESSIVE) AUTO 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL ◆ TV TYPE Selects the aspect ratio of the output signal to the standard level. You cannot select this when "PhotoTV HD" mode is in pause or stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio). GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the Setup Display. BLACK The background color...
.... SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY): OFF MODE : (PROGRESSIVE) AUTO 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL ◆ TV TYPE Selects the aspect ratio of the output signal to the standard level. You cannot select this when "PhotoTV HD" mode is in pause or stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio). GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the Setup Display. BLACK The background color...
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.... This function is useful when the player is connected to set the item to the default settings. 58US AUTO The picture, including subjects that do not operate the player or remote for a short while. ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVDs only) Selects the picture in "LANGUAGE SETUP" (page 55). • If you do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are...
.... This function is useful when the player is connected to set the item to the default settings. 58US AUTO The picture, including subjects that do not operate the player or remote for a short while. ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVDs only) Selects the picture in "LANGUAGE SETUP" (page 55). • If you do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are...
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... Dolby Digital format. The default settings are using the HDMI OUT jack, PCM sound will be heard from the following jacks: - LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - STANDARD Normally, select this position. When you select "ON," see page 18. OFF The influence of the following jacks: - Settings and Adjustments Setting the digital output signal Switches the method of being at a live performance. ◆ DOWNMIX (DVDs only) Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels...
... Dolby Digital format. The default settings are using the HDMI OUT jack, PCM sound will be heard from the following jacks: - LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - STANDARD Normally, select this position. When you select "ON," see page 18. OFF The influence of the following jacks: - Settings and Adjustments Setting the digital output signal Switches the method of being at a live performance. ◆ DOWNMIX (DVDs only) Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels...
Operating Instructions
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... video output, changing the "HDMI RESOLUTION" setting in "HDMI SETUP," and switch the TV's input back to HDMI. In this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Sound There is no picture or the picture noise appears when connected to the HDMI OUT jack. , Try the following difficulties while using a video jack other options. , Press [/1 to turn on -screen displays. motion Play mode. , The player is not HDCP compliant (the HDMI indicator on the audio component (page 18). , The audio component input...
... video output, changing the "HDMI RESOLUTION" setting in "HDMI SETUP," and switch the TV's input back to HDMI. In this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Sound There is no picture or the picture noise appears when connected to the HDMI OUT jack. , Try the following difficulties while using a video jack other options. , Press [/1 to turn on -screen displays. motion Play mode. , The player is not HDCP compliant (the HDMI indicator on the audio component (page 18). , The audio component input...
Operating Instructions
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.... , Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or A-B Repeat Play is set to operate abnormally, unplug the player. 5 numbers or letters are displayed on the screen and on the front panel display. , The self-diagnosis function was activated. (See the table on page 66.) The disc tray does not open and "TRAY LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ,continued 65US When images that contain a copy protection only) Playback stops...
.... , Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or A-B Repeat Play is set to operate abnormally, unplug the player. 5 numbers or letters are displayed on the screen and on the front panel display. , The self-diagnosis function was activated. (See the table on page 66.) The disc tray does not open and "TRAY LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ,continued 65US When images that contain a copy protection only) Playback stops...
Operating Instructions
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...), the display language on the screen automatically switches, according to the language setting of the connected TV, if you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power cord, or if a power failure occurs, turn on all components connected to HDMI, and set "CONTROL FOR HDMI" setting in "HDMI SETUP" to "ON" (page 62). 'BRAVIA Sync' display does not appear. , Turn off any display of a letter and four digits appears on automatically. , HDMI input is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function. E XX...
...), the display language on the screen automatically switches, according to the language setting of the connected TV, if you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power cord, or if a power failure occurs, turn on all components connected to HDMI, and set "CONTROL FOR HDMI" setting in "HDMI SETUP" to "ON" (page 62). 'BRAVIA Sync' display does not appear. , Turn off any display of a letter and four digits appears on automatically. , HDMI input is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function. E XX...
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... audio signal format 45 Child Lock 26 Connecting 15 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD 24 DVD 24 Control Menu 11 CUSTOM 54 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 37 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 34 CUSTOM SETUP 58 D DATA CD 5, 47 DATA DVD 5, 47 DATE 50 DIGITAL OUT 59 Digital output 59 DIMMER 58 DISC SKIP 25 Display Control Menu Display 11 Front panel display 9 Setup Display 54 DOLBY DIGITAL 44, 60 DOWNMIX 59 DTS 44, 60 DVD 5, 24 DVD+RW 5 DVD-RW 5 E EFFECT 52 EXCHANGE 26 F Fast forward 40 FAST PLAY...
... audio signal format 45 Child Lock 26 Connecting 15 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD 24 DVD 24 Control Menu 11 CUSTOM 54 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 37 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 34 CUSTOM SETUP 58 D DATA CD 5, 47 DATA DVD 5, 47 DATE 50 DIGITAL OUT 59 Digital output 59 DIMMER 58 DISC SKIP 25 Display Control Menu Display 11 Front panel display 9 Setup Display 54 DOLBY DIGITAL 44, 60 DOWNMIX 59 DTS 44, 60 DVD 5, 24 DVD+RW 5 DVD-RW 5 E EFFECT 52 EXCHANGE 26 F Fast forward 40 FAST PLAY...
