Operating Instructions
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... radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The AC power cord must be exposed to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. This symbol is no guarantee...
... radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The AC power cord must be exposed to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. This symbol is no guarantee...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 34 Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS 35 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (AV SYNC 36 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL...
... 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 the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 34 Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS 35 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (AV SYNC 36 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL...
Operating Instructions
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... PAL or SECAM (this player. MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of files and folders on CDROMs, defined by area limitations." KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format). The player can play DVD-ROMs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL recorded in the following discs: • A commercial DVD with a different region code. • A disc recorded in a color system other than those recorded in the formats listed...
... PAL or SECAM (this player. MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of files and folders on CDROMs, defined by area limitations." KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format). The player can play DVD-ROMs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL recorded in the following discs: • A commercial DVD with a different region code. • A disc recorded in a color system other than those recorded in the formats listed...
Operating Instructions
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... for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that do not conform to the operating instructions for the recording device. In this case, view the disc by software producers. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Please be aware that some playback functions may not be available. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs...
... for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that do not conform to the operating instructions for the recording device. In this case, view the disc by software producers. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Please be aware that some playback functions may not be available. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs...
Operating Instructions
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...correctly connected to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Guide to a HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input. C DISC 1-5 buttons (25) D N (play) button (24) E x (stop) button (25) F ./> (previous/next) 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. "HDMI, the HDMI logo...
...correctly connected to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Guide to a HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input. C DISC 1-5 buttons (25) D N (play) button (24) E x (stop) button (25) F ./> (previous/next) 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. "HDMI, the HDMI logo...
Operating Instructions
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... playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE Adjusts the video signal from the player. FILE Selects the JPEG image file to more than "STANDARD" is selected. CHAPTER/INDEX Selects the chapter or index to choose the desired language of the TV, and the audio output signal. AV SYNC Adjust the delay between the picture and sound. INTERVAL Specifies the duration for picture and music searching. PARENTAL CONTROL Set to prohibit playback on -screen display, the aspect ratio...
... playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE Adjusts the video signal from the player. FILE Selects the JPEG image file to more than "STANDARD" is selected. CHAPTER/INDEX Selects the chapter or index to choose the desired language of the TV, and the audio output signal. AV SYNC Adjust the delay between the picture and sound. INTERVAL Specifies the duration for picture and music searching. PARENTAL CONTROL Set to prohibit playback on -screen display, the aspect ratio...
Operating Instructions
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..., 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. Select one of the patterns A through D, according 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 flow Component video cord (not supplied) COMPONENT VIDEO IN...
..., 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. Select one of the patterns A through D, according 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 flow Component video cord (not supplied) COMPONENT VIDEO IN...
Operating Instructions
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.... When connecting to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. Do not bend or apply force to output progressive signals. Make sure the connector is compatible with DVI input Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not supplied). Notes • Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV screen. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • If the picture appears too white when you place the player on the disc, the...
.... When connecting to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. Do not bend or apply force to output progressive signals. Make sure the connector is compatible with DVI input Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not supplied). Notes • Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV screen. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • If the picture appears too white when you place the player on the disc, the...
Operating Instructions
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... an audio component that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function, refer to the HDMI OUT jack, carefully align the HDMI connector with a video cord other U.S. B Digital audio input jack If your audio component has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack, use your TV's or audio component's two speakers for sound. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord). • When connecting to the operating instructions supplied with the HDMI cord. - If you connect to a Sony audio component that...
... an audio component that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function, refer to the HDMI OUT jack, carefully align the HDMI connector with a video cord other U.S. B Digital audio input jack If your audio component has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack, use your TV's or audio component's two speakers for sound. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord). • When connecting to the operating instructions supplied with the HDMI cord. - If you connect to a Sony audio component that...
Operating Instructions
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..., do not work when playing DTS sound tracks. • You cannot use Fast Play or Slow Play functions when playing a still picture in continuous play and remove Press Z the disc Change the angle Press ANGLE during playback. The speed changes when you connect the player to "ON" in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 60). Note Discs created on DVD recorders must be damaged. Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to normal playback Press H. Depending upon the contents of the buttons below, see...
..., do not work when playing DTS sound tracks. • You cannot use Fast Play or Slow Play functions when playing a still picture in continuous play and remove Press Z the disc Change the angle Press ANGLE during playback. The speed changes when you connect the player to "ON" in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 60). Note Discs created on DVD recorders must be damaged. Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to normal playback Press H. Depending upon the contents of the buttons below, see...
Operating Instructions
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... player. z Hint To play from opening it doesn't stop playback. DISC SKIP 1 Press EXCHANGE. The disc tray turns and another two disc compartments appear. 4 Replace the discs in the compartments with new ones. 5 Press EXCHANGE. If the disc is open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you stopped the disc in the Control Menu (page 55), the disc tray remains locked. Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you select "RESET" under "SETUP...
... player. z Hint To play from opening it doesn't stop playback. DISC SKIP 1 Press EXCHANGE. The disc tray turns and another two disc compartments appear. 4 Replace the discs in the compartments with new ones. 5 Press EXCHANGE. If the disc is open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you stopped the disc in the Control Menu (page 55), the disc tray remains locked. Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you select "RESET" under "SETUP...
Operating Instructions
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... change the settings on the VIDEO CD. "Play without using the number buttons, and press ENTER. To return to "ON" (default) for interactive operations (press H when "Press SELECT" appears). you press DISC SKIP or DISC 1-5. - the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). • Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Program Play. • This function may not work (page 58). • The point where you playback a recorded disc such as DVD-RW...
... change the settings on the VIDEO CD. "Play without using the number buttons, and press ENTER. To return to "ON" (default) for interactive operations (press H when "Press SELECT" appears). you press DISC SKIP or DISC 1-5. - the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). • Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Program Play. • This function may not work (page 58). • The point where you playback a recorded disc such as DVD-RW...
Operating Instructions
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... audio signal format by pressing AUDIO repeatedly during playback. Sound Adjustments Notes • While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will not appear on the 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...
... audio signal format by pressing AUDIO repeatedly during playback. Sound Adjustments Notes • While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will not appear on the 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...
Operating Instructions
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... color is in stop mode for the video signals output from becoming damaged (ghosting). Settings for more than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT. 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 "4:3 PAN SCAN" or vice versa. ◆ SCREEN SAVER The screen saver image appears when you play a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD...
... color is in stop mode for the video signals output from becoming damaged (ghosting). Settings for more than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT. 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 "4:3 PAN SCAN" or vice versa. ◆ SCREEN SAVER The screen saver image appears when you play a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... Switches this function off . The player enters standby mode when left in memory may change. This function is useful when the player is output with no jitter. FRAME The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is not played even if you set "DTS" to "OFF" (page 60), the DTS sound track is output in high resolution. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format...
... Switches this function off . The player enters standby mode when left in memory may change. This function is useful when the player is output with no jitter. FRAME The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is not played even if you set "DTS" to "OFF" (page 60), the DTS sound track is output in high resolution. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format...
Operating Instructions
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... you to set the sound according to "ON." To use with a digital input jack. LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - Select "DOLBY DIGITAL," "DTS," and "48kHz/96kHz PCM" after setting "DIGITAL OUT" to the playback and connection conditions. LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - The default settings are output to 2 channels for use the display, see page 18. TV MODE Makes low sounds clear even if you select "ON," see "Checking the audio signal format" (page 45). Multi-channel audio signals are underlined. Settings and Adjustments Setting the digital output signal Switches the...
... you to set the sound according to "ON." To use with a digital input jack. LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - Select "DOLBY DIGITAL," "DTS," and "48kHz/96kHz PCM" after setting "DIGITAL OUT" to the playback and connection conditions. LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - The default settings are output to 2 channels for use the display, see page 18. TV MODE Makes low sounds clear even if you select "ON," see "Checking the audio signal format" (page 45). Multi-channel audio signals are underlined. Settings and Adjustments Setting the digital output signal Switches the...
Operating Instructions
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... input device that is no sound. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. In this case, set "PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY)" in "SCREEN SETUP" to "OFF" so that the player is set to normal (interlace) format (page 57). , The player is connected to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. See page 16. , If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the "HDMI RESOLUTION" setting...
... input device that is no sound. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. In this case, set "PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY)" in "SCREEN SETUP" to "OFF" so that the player is set to normal (interlace) format (page 57). , The player is connected to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. See page 16. , If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the "HDMI RESOLUTION" setting...
Operating Instructions
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... copy protection signals, single copy signals, and restriction-free signals. When images that contain a copy protection only) Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs with the disc. The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ,continued 65US The language for the sound track cannot be changed. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 27). , Multilingual subtitles are displayed on the screen...
... copy protection signals, single copy signals, and restriction-free signals. When images that contain a copy protection only) Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs with the disc. The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ,continued 65US The language for the sound track cannot be changed. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 27). , Multilingual subtitles are displayed on the screen...
Operating Instructions
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... The DVD player turns on automatically. , HDMI input is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. The CONTROL FOR HDMI function does not work. , When HDMI indicator does not light up on the front panel, check the HDMI connection (page 15). , Set the "CONTROL FOR HDMI" setting in two screen mode. E XX (xx is compatible with...
... The DVD player turns on automatically. , HDMI input is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. The CONTROL FOR HDMI function does not work. , When HDMI indicator does not light up on the front panel, check the HDMI connection (page 15). , Set the "CONTROL FOR HDMI" setting in two screen mode. E XX (xx is compatible with...
Operating Instructions
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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...
