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... Manual 5 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 6 Index to Parts and Controls 8 Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad 11 Hookups 14 Hooking Up the Player 14 Step 1: Unpacking 14 Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote 14 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords 15 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords 17 Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead 19 Step 6: Quick Setup 19 Playing Discs 22 Playing Discs 22 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play 24 Using...
... Manual 5 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 6 Index to Parts and Controls 8 Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad 11 Hookups 14 Hooking Up the Player 14 Step 1: Unpacking 14 Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote 14 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords 15 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords 17 Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead 19 Step 6: Quick Setup 19 Playing Discs 22 Playing Discs 22 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play 24 Using...
Operating Instructions
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... music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual describe the controls on the remote. Enjoying DivX® Videos 54 About DivX Video Files 54 Playing DivX Video Files 55 Using Various Additional Functions 57 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) 57 Controlling Your TV With the Supplied Remote 60 Settings and Adjustments 61 Using the Setup Display 61 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 62 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP 63 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP 64 Settings for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (+VR mode) and DVD...
... music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this manual describe the controls on the remote. Enjoying DivX® Videos 54 About DivX Video Files 54 Playing DivX Video Files 55 Using Various Additional Functions 57 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) 57 Controlling Your TV With the Supplied Remote 60 Settings and Adjustments 61 Using the Setup Display 61 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 62 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP 63 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP 64 Settings for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (+VR mode) and DVD...
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... (Universal Disk Format). music CD format - The player can play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with paper or stickers on it . Region code Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in PHOTO CD format. • Data part of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it . • A disc that has the adhesive of CD-Extras. • DVD Audio discs. •...
... (Universal Disk Format). music CD format - The player can play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with paper or stickers on it . Region code Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in PHOTO CD format. • Data part of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it . • A disc that has the adhesive of CD-Extras. • DVD Audio discs. •...
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... played. • Music discs encoded with digital audio material on this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on the other side. Use of this player due to the operating instructions for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. For more information, refer to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of DVDs and VIDEO...
... played. • Music discs encoded with digital audio material on this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on the other side. Use of this player due to the operating instructions for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. For more information, refer to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of DVDs and VIDEO...
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... (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.) 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF SET ON PLAY DVD VIDEO Type of disc being played*3 Playing time*4 Current setting Options Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message PROGRAM ENTER Quit: DISPLAY *1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. *2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs, MP3 audio track number or JPEG image file number for JPEG files. To turn on the disc type. DivX video file number...
... (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.) 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF SET ON PLAY DVD VIDEO Type of disc being played*3 Playing time*4 Current setting Options Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message PROGRAM ENTER Quit: DISPLAY *1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. *2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs, MP3 audio track number or JPEG image file number for JPEG files. To turn on the disc type. DivX video file number...
Operating Instructions
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... other settings. DATE (page 50) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. TIME/TEXT (page 32) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. PROGRAM (page 27) Selects the title, chapter, or track to play repeatedly. SHARPNESS (page 46) Exaggerates the outline of the image to be played. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 44) Adjusts the video signal from the player. SETUP (page 61) QUICK Setup (page 19) Use Quick Setup...
... other settings. DATE (page 50) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. TIME/TEXT (page 32) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. PROGRAM (page 27) Selects the title, chapter, or track to play repeatedly. SHARPNESS (page 46) Exaggerates the outline of the image to be played. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 44) Adjusts the video signal from the player. SETUP (page 61) QUICK Setup (page 19) Use Quick Setup...
Operating Instructions
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... start playback. in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear on the remote to return the input to the TV. • If you may not receive a clear image on the disc, the image may not fit your TV via the VCR, you set to the player automatically when you play a disc recorded in SCREEN SETUP to "RGB" (page 19, 63), the player outputs no component video signals. VCR CD/DVD player...
... start playback. in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear on the remote to return the input to the TV. • If you may not receive a clear image on the disc, the image may not fit your TV via the VCR, you set to the player automatically when you play a disc recorded in SCREEN SETUP to "RGB" (page 19, 63), the player outputs no component video signals. VCR CD/DVD player...
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... "AUDIO SETUP" (page 66). • If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set "AUTO POWER OFF" in "CUSTOM SETUP" to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder. For VIDEO CDs, see page 25. The player enters standby mode. To turn off , set "DTS" to be played. The disc tray closes. Adjust the volume on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may come out from the speakers, affecting your disc. The player turns on. 3 Switch...
... "AUDIO SETUP" (page 66). • If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set "AUTO POWER OFF" in "CUSTOM SETUP" to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder. For VIDEO CDs, see page 25. The player enters standby mode. To turn off , set "DTS" to be played. The disc tray closes. Adjust the volume on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may come out from the speakers, affecting your disc. The player turns on. 3 Switch...
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... PLAY. The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears on the remote. The button can listen to dialogue or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. Depending upon the contents of the disc, the zoom function may not be used except for DivX video files. *3 Video and JPEG pictures only (except BACKGROUND pictures). Playback quickly or slowly with DVDs/ VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs and DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in VR mode only. • "Operation...
... PLAY. The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears on the remote. The button can listen to dialogue or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. Depending upon the contents of the disc, the zoom function may not be used except for DivX video files. *3 Video and JPEG pictures only (except BACKGROUND pictures). Playback quickly or slowly with DVDs/ VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs and DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in VR mode only. • "Operation...
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... (point A) of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is set A-B Repeat Play for contents on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) that contains still pictures. To return to memorize lyrics, etc.) 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The options for "A-B REPEAT" appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 PLAY DVD VIDEO Notes • When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. The "A-B REPEAT" setting bar appears. A 18 - 1:32:30...
... (point A) of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is set A-B Repeat Play for contents on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) that contains still pictures. To return to memorize lyrics, etc.) 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The options for "A-B REPEAT" appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 PLAY DVD VIDEO Notes • When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. The "A-B REPEAT" setting bar appears. A 18 - 1:32:30...
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... playing a DVD VIDEO Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency + Centre Effect) About audio signals Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Checking the audio signal format You can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sound's monaural rear audio signals. • LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal Notes • If "DTS" in "AUDIO SETUP" is output from your two front speakers. Each channel is set...
... playing a DVD VIDEO Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency + Centre Effect) About audio signals Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Checking the audio signal format You can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sound's monaural rear audio signals. • LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal Notes • If "DTS" in "AUDIO SETUP" is output from your two front speakers. Each channel is set...
Operating Instructions
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... format, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing DivX video files from the player to obtain the picture quality you can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD, DATA CD/DATA DVD in step 2. You can make further adjustments to select (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE), then press ENTER. RETURN ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY during playback (When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD with subtitles, the subtitle may not be able to turn off . • You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file...
... format, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing DivX video files from the player to obtain the picture quality you can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD, DATA CD/DATA DVD in step 2. You can make further adjustments to select (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE), then press ENTER. RETURN ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY during playback (When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD with subtitles, the subtitle may not be able to turn off . • You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file...
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... re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. If the disc is playing, press x to stop playback. 2 Press DISPLAY while the player is cancelled. 1 Insert the disc you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press . To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Follow steps 1 to lock. Number buttons 3 Press X/x to the Control Menu. The display for confirming the password appears. ◆ When...
... re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. If the disc is playing, press x to stop playback. 2 Press DISPLAY while the player is cancelled. 1 Insert the disc you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press . To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Follow steps 1 to lock. Number buttons 3 Press X/x to the Control Menu. The display for confirming the password appears. ◆ When...
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...: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 16:9 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN Options ,continued 61 LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH 4 Press X/x to select the setup item from 62 to 66. Note Playback settings stored in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select "CUSTOM," then press ENTER. Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can also set a language for "SETUP" appear. ( 47 ) STOP DVD VIDEO QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK Setup items...
...: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 16:9 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN Options ,continued 61 LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH 4 Press X/x to select the setup item from 62 to 66. Note Playback settings stored in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select "CUSTOM," then press ENTER. Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can also set a language for "SETUP" appear. ( 47 ) STOP DVD VIDEO QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK Setup items...
Operating Instructions
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... the player is blue. Settings and Adjustments 63 OFF Turns off the screen saver. The screen saver will appear on the rear panel of the screen. 4:3 PAN SCAN Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with bands on the upper and lower portions of the player. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 61). GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the Setup Display. VIDEO Outputs video signals. Press H to turn off the screen...
... the player is blue. Settings and Adjustments 63 OFF Turns off the screen saver. The screen saver will appear on the rear panel of the screen. 4:3 PAN SCAN Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with bands on the upper and lower portions of the player. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 61). GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the Setup Display. VIDEO Outputs video signals. Press H to turn off the screen...
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... the Internet. ◆ DIMMER Adjusts the lighting of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on or off . Switches this order. ◆ DivX Displays the registration code for more information, go to "AUTO," the language may change. AUTO FRAME The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this position. Select "CUSTOM SETUP" in pause mode. ON OFF The player enters standby mode...
... the Internet. ◆ DIMMER Adjusts the lighting of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on or off . Switches this order. ◆ DivX Displays the registration code for more information, go to "AUTO," the language may change. AUTO FRAME The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this position. Select "CUSTOM SETUP" in pause mode. ON OFF The player enters standby mode...
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... audio track 2 is not recorded, no picture/picture noise appears. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Picture There is no sound will come out when you select "2:STEREO," "2:1/L," or "2:2/R." , When playing multichannel MPEG audio soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front (R) signal will be sure to use this troubleshooting guide to some DVDs. The picture...
... audio track 2 is not recorded, no picture/picture noise appears. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Picture There is no sound will come out when you select "2:STEREO," "2:1/L," or "2:2/R." , When playing multichannel MPEG audio soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front (R) signal will be sure to use this troubleshooting guide to some DVDs. The picture...
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.../DATA DVD contains a DivX video file. The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in mp3PRO format. , "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is larger than 3072 (width) × 2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than ".JPEG" or ".JPG." , The image is set to the operating manual that is not correctly finalized (page 6). The MP3 audio track cannot be changed. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the operations above. The language...
.../DATA DVD contains a DivX video file. The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in mp3PRO format. , "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is larger than 3072 (width) × 2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than ".JPEG" or ".JPG." , The image is set to the operating manual that is not correctly finalized (page 6). The MP3 audio track cannot be changed. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the operations above. The language...
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... page 70.) 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. direct selection button on the remote (page 25). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the angles. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 25...
... page 70.) 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. direct selection button on the remote (page 25). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the angles. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 25...
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... 65 AUDIO DRC 65 AUDIO SETUP 65 AUTO PLAY 64 AUTO POWER OFF 64 B BACKGROUND 63 Batteries 14 C CD 6, 22 CHAPTER 32 Chapter 70 CHAPTER VIEWER 34 Child Lock 23 Connecting 15 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD 22 DVD 22 Control Menu 11 CUSTOM 61 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 57 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 44 CUSTOM SETUP 64 D DATA CD 5, 47, 54 DATA DVD 5, 47, 54 DATE 50 DIGITAL OUT 65 Digital output 66 DIMMER 64 Display Control Menu Display 11 Front panel display 9 Setup Display...
... 65 AUDIO DRC 65 AUDIO SETUP 65 AUTO PLAY 64 AUTO POWER OFF 64 B BACKGROUND 63 Batteries 14 C CD 6, 22 CHAPTER 32 Chapter 70 CHAPTER VIEWER 34 Child Lock 23 Connecting 15 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD 22 DVD 22 Control Menu 11 CUSTOM 61 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 57 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 44 CUSTOM SETUP 64 D DATA CD 5, 47, 54 DATA DVD 5, 47, 54 DATE 50 DIGITAL OUT 65 Digital output 66 DIMMER 64 Display Control Menu Display 11 Front panel display 9 Setup Display...