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... and Controls ...10 Guide to the Control Menu Display ...13 Hookups ...16 Hooking Up the Player ...Step 1: Unpacking ...Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote ...Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords...Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords ...Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord ...Step 6: Quick...Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) ...27 Using the DVD's Menu...28 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW/DVD-R ...28 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) ...29 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat...
... and Controls ...10 Guide to the Control Menu Display ...13 Hookups ...16 Hooking Up the Player ...Step 1: Unpacking ...Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote ...Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords...Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords ...Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord ...Step 6: Quick...Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) ...27 Using the DVD's Menu...28 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW/DVD-R ...28 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) ...29 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat...
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... Visual Interface) input. J Front panel display (11) K (remote sensor) (16) * This player is based on /standby) button (25) B HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) indicator (18, 62, 65, 72) Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. C Disc tray (25) D A (open/close) button (25) E H...and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. This DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HighDefinition ...
... Visual Interface) input. J Front panel display (11) K (remote sensor) (16) * This player is based on /standby) button (25) B HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) indicator (18, 62, 65, 72) Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. C Disc tray (25) D A (open/close) button (25) E H...and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. This DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HighDefinition ...
Operating Instructions
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... DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT to HDMI OUT HDMI cord (not supplied) (green) (blue) (red) to a TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a compatible TV, projector or monitor, you must use pattern C. Select pattern D when connecting to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CD/DVD player Component video cord (not supplied) COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y C (green...
... DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT to HDMI OUT HDMI cord (not supplied) (green) (blue) (red) to a TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a compatible TV, projector or monitor, you must use pattern C. Select pattern D when connecting to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CD/DVD player Component video cord (not supplied) COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y C (green...
Operating Instructions
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... component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of an audio/video cord (supplied) to a TV with DVI input Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not supplied). Yellow White (L) Red (R) Yellow White (L) Red (R) B If you are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on the front... panel to DVI jacks that are connecting to an HDMI/DVI input jack Use a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied) to this connection and press the PROGRESSIVE button on PC displays). 18 Green Blue Red Green Blue Red D...
... component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of an audio/video cord (supplied) to a TV with DVI input Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not supplied). Yellow White (L) Red (R) Yellow White (L) Red (R) B If you are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on the front... panel to DVI jacks that are connecting to an HDMI/DVI input jack Use a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied) to this connection and press the PROGRESSIVE button on PC displays). 18 Green Blue Red Green Blue Red D...
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...Images from TV, such as follows: PROGRESSIVE AUTO m PROGRESSIVE VIDEO m NORMAL (INTERLACE) ◆PROGRESSIVE AUTO Select this setting while the HDMI indicator is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and, - you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for progressive ...this setting when: - your screen when output in which the player outputs video signals (Progressive or Interlace), and the conversion method for video-based software. About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can select the signal format in progressive format, the progressive ...
...Images from TV, such as follows: PROGRESSIVE AUTO m PROGRESSIVE VIDEO m NORMAL (INTERLACE) ◆PROGRESSIVE AUTO Select this setting while the HDMI indicator is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and, - you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for progressive ...this setting when: - your screen when output in which the player outputs video signals (Progressive or Interlace), and the conversion method for video-based software. About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can select the signal format in progressive format, the progressive ...
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...LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) LINE OUT COAXIAL R AUDIO L VIDEO OPTICAL Y PB PR HDMI OUT DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT COAXIAL CD/DVD player OPTICAL HDMI OUT DIGITAL OUT or Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting or ...Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) HDMI cord (not supplied) to the input jack on your TV...
...LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) LINE OUT COAXIAL R AUDIO L VIDEO OPTICAL Y PB PR HDMI OUT DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT COAXIAL CD/DVD player OPTICAL HDMI OUT DIGITAL OUT or Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting or ...Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) HDMI cord (not supplied) to the input jack on your TV...
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... B Connecting to a digital audio jacks This connection will need to do one of this player cannot be used with this connection. • When you connect the player to the TV with a video cord other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord). 22 Coaxial cord ...67). • The surround sound effects of the following: - Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV with the HDMI cord. - Connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will use your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital*1 or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack,...
... B Connecting to a digital audio jacks This connection will need to do one of this player cannot be used with this connection. • When you connect the player to the TV with a video cord other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord). 22 Coaxial cord ...67). • The surround sound effects of the following: - Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV with the HDMI cord. - Connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will use your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital*1 or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack,...
Operating Instructions
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... enter to run Quick Setup) appears at the bottom of the TV to select a language. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. Hookups Step 6: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to the previous adjustment, press .. To ...SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 5 Press X/x to be connected appears. SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: 16:9 HDMI RESOLUTION: YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER: JACKET PICTURE BACKGROUND: ON BLACK LEVEL: OFF BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): FULL 4:3 OUTPUT: 4 Press...
... enter to run Quick Setup) appears at the bottom of the TV to select a language. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. Hookups Step 6: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to the previous adjustment, press .. To ...SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 5 Press X/x to be connected appears. SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: 16:9 HDMI RESOLUTION: YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER: JACKET PICTURE BACKGROUND: ON BLACK LEVEL: OFF BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): FULL 4:3 OUTPUT: 4 Press...
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...step 13. Quick Setup is selected. Select the type of jack (if any) you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using a digital coaxial or optical/HDMI cord, select "YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT." 13Press ENTER. If your TV type. ◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV... FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: DOLBY DIGITAL 8 Press ENTER. Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER. 7 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder...
...step 13. Quick Setup is selected. Select the type of jack (if any) you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using a digital coaxial or optical/HDMI cord, select "YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT." 13Press ENTER. If your TV type. ◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV... FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: DOLBY DIGITAL 8 Press ENTER. Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER. 7 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder...
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...Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack. • When you connect the player to be played. Adjust the volume on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may appear on the disc ...tray. For more than 30 minutes. 4 Press A on the player, and place a Playing Discs disc ...
...Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack. • When you connect the player to be played. Adjust the volume on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may appear on the disc ...tray. For more than 30 minutes. 4 Press A on the player, and place a Playing Discs disc ...
Operating Instructions
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... With CDs, DATA CDs, DATA DVDs or VIDEO CDs, you can hear the instruments from either the right or left channel. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with multilingual tracks, you connected to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT ...8226; 1: MAIN (main sound) • 1: SUB (sub sound) • 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound) ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. • STEREO: the standard stereo sound • 1/L: the sound of the left channel (monaural) • ...
... With CDs, DATA CDs, DATA DVDs or VIDEO CDs, you can hear the instruments from either the right or left channel. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with multilingual tracks, you connected to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT ...8226; 1: MAIN (main sound) • 1: SUB (sub sound) • 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound) ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. • STEREO: the standard stereo sound • 1/L: the sound of the left channel (monaural) • ...
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.... • LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal 1 Press SUR during playback. Furthermore, if the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack, the surround effect will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks...; Front (L) • Front (R) • Center • Rear (L) • Rear (R) • Rear (Monaural): This signal can check the audio signal format by Sony to produce surround sound for each item in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below . Checking the audio signal format You can be heard...
.... • LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal 1 Press SUR during playback. Furthermore, if the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack, the surround effect will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks...; Front (L) • Front (R) • Center • Rear (L) • Rear (R) • Rear (Monaural): This signal can check the audio signal format by Sony to produce surround sound for each item in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below . Checking the audio signal format You can be heard...
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... front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers and subwoofer (shown below ). Use this setting when you want to use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack and set of LARGE virtual rear speakers and virtual subwoofer from the sound of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver). • Make sure...
... front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers and subwoofer (shown below ). Use this setting when you want to use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack and set of LARGE virtual rear speakers and virtual subwoofer from the sound of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver). • Make sure...
Operating Instructions
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... is adjusted by 10 milliseconds. 5 Press ENTER. Notes • This function is not effective if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "DTS" in AUDIO SETUP to adjust the delay. Each time you press C/c, the delay is not effective if...
... is adjusted by 10 milliseconds. 5 Press ENTER. Notes • This function is not effective if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "DTS" in AUDIO SETUP to adjust the delay. Each time you press C/c, the delay is not effective if...
Operating Instructions
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... over the Setup Display settings and not all of the functions described may work. ENTER DISPLAY Setup items 1 Press DISPLAY when the player is selected. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display,...other things. The Setup Display appears. The options for "SETUP" appear. ( 47 ) STOP DVD VIDEO Options QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK 60 Example: "TV TYPE" SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: 16:9 HDMI RESOLUTION: YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 PAN SCAN BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON OFF...
... over the Setup Display settings and not all of the functions described may work. ENTER DISPLAY Setup items 1 Press DISPLAY when the player is selected. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display,...other things. The Setup Display appears. The options for "SETUP" appear. ( 47 ) STOP DVD VIDEO Options QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK 60 Example: "TV TYPE" SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: 16:9 HDMI RESOLUTION: YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 PAN SCAN BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON OFF...
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... by selecting "NO" here. The setting is selected and setup is selected. 3 ◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the Quick Setup explanation to the default settings. Example: "4:3 PAN ...SCAN" Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): YCBCR ON SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON OFF BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT... "OTHERS t" in the Setup Display. Do not press [/1 while resetting the player, which takes a few seconds to the language you select "AUDIO FOLLOW," the language for the ...
... by selecting "NO" here. The setting is selected and setup is selected. 3 ◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the Quick Setup explanation to the default settings. Example: "4:3 PAN ...SCAN" Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): YCBCR ON SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON OFF BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT... "OTHERS t" in the Setup Display. Do not press [/1 while resetting the player, which takes a few seconds to the language you select "AUDIO FOLLOW," the language for the ...
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..." to "RGB." • If the HDMI OUT jack is selected and the connected TV cannot accept the resolution, the player automatically adjusts the video signals that are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: 16:9 AUTO Note Depending on the...HDMI signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. When you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Sends 720×480p video signals. Outputs RGB signals. 4:3 Select this when you connect a PAN SCAN 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with the TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the instruction manual supplied with bands on the DVD...
..." to "RGB." • If the HDMI OUT jack is selected and the connected TV cannot accept the resolution, the player automatically adjusts the video signals that are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: 16:9 AUTO Note Depending on the...HDMI signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. When you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Sends 720×480p video signals. Outputs RGB signals. 4:3 Select this when you connect a PAN SCAN 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with the TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the instruction manual supplied with bands on the DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... turn off the screen saver. ◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Selects the black level (setup level) for more than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT. OFF Sets the black level of the output signal to "16:9." Adjust this position. Select this when you can change the aspect ratio... ◆ SCREEN SAVER The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio). Settings and Adjustments GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the player appears. Note that this when the picture becomes too white. FULL Select ...
... turn off the screen saver. ◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Selects the black level (setup level) for more than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT. OFF Sets the black level of the output signal to "16:9." Adjust this position. Select this when you can change the aspect ratio... ◆ SCREEN SAVER The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio). Settings and Adjustments GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the player appears. Note that this when the picture becomes too white. FULL Select ...
Operating Instructions
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...given. ◆ AUTO POWER OFF Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off . This function is useful when the player is turned on by a timer (not supplied). ◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off . Automatically starts playback when the... minutes. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO (HDMI): OFF OFF BRIGHT AUTO OFF ON AUTO ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Selects the picture in memory. AUTO Notes • When you set the item to "AUTO," ...
...given. ◆ AUTO POWER OFF Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off . This function is useful when the player is turned on by a timer (not supplied). ◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off . Automatically starts playback when the... minutes. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO (HDMI): OFF OFF BRIGHT AUTO OFF ON AUTO ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Selects the picture in memory. AUTO Notes • When you set the item to "AUTO," ...
Operating Instructions
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...Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) "AUDIO SETUP" allows you connect the player to a TV that conforms to "AUDIO DRC." This function affects the output from the following jacks: - LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack only when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to "D-PCM" (page ... 66). This function affects the output of being at a live performance. ,continued 65 Settings and Adjustments ◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is selected. Gives you turn the volume down when playing...
...Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) "AUDIO SETUP" allows you connect the player to a TV that conforms to "AUDIO DRC." This function affects the output from the following jacks: - LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack only when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to "D-PCM" (page ... 66). This function affects the output of being at a live performance. ,continued 65 Settings and Adjustments ◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is selected. Gives you turn the volume down when playing...