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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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... 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 the Sound (AUDIO SETUP 65 Additional Information 67 Troubleshooting 67 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 70 Glossary 70 Specifications 72 Language Code...
... 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 the Sound (AUDIO SETUP 65 Additional Information 67 Troubleshooting 67 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 70 Glossary 70 Specifications 72 Language Code...
Operating Instructions
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... those recorded in the following formats: - DVD VIDEOs labelled ALL will appear on Super Audio CDs. MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and DivX video files of format conforming to play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with paper or stickers on the DVD VIDEO, there may be no region code indication, even though playing the DVD VIDEO is used to UDF (Universal Disk Format). Depending on it . Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO...
... those recorded in the following formats: - DVD VIDEOs labelled ALL will appear on Super Audio CDs. MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and DivX video files of format conforming to play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with paper or stickers on the DVD VIDEO, there may be no region code indication, even though playing the DVD VIDEO is used to UDF (Universal Disk Format). Depending on it . Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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... side. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played. • Music discs encoded with digital audio material on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may not work with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Also, refer to the disc contents the software producers designed, some that is intended for the recording device. In this case, view the disc by this product. • Note...
... side. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played. • Music discs encoded with digital audio material on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may not work with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Also, refer to the disc contents the software producers designed, some that is intended for the recording device. In this case, view the disc by this product. • Note...
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... 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 the disc type. Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) Use the Control Menu to select a function and to turn off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending 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...
... 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 the disc type. Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) Use the Control Menu to select a function and to turn off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending 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...
Operating Instructions
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... to prohibit playback on -screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, and the audio output signal. PARENTAL CONTROL (page 58) Set to produce a sharper picture. DATE (page 50) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. PROGRAM (page 27) Selects the title, chapter, or track to be played. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 44) Adjusts the video signal from the player. List of Control Menu items Item 12 Item Name, Function TITLE...
... to prohibit playback on -screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, and the audio output signal. PARENTAL CONTROL (page 58) Set to produce a sharper picture. DATE (page 50) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. PROGRAM (page 27) Selects the title, chapter, or track to be played. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 44) Adjusts the video signal from the player. List of Control Menu items Item 12 Item Name, Function TITLE...
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... player automatically when you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear on the PAL colour system televisions. When you start playback. In this jack. If you connect the player to your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this case, open the tray and remove the disc. 16 in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video signal or the Setup Display etc. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly...
... player automatically when you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear on the PAL colour system televisions. When you start playback. In this jack. If you connect the player to your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this case, open the tray and remove the disc. 16 in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video signal or the Setup Display etc. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly...
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... channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. ◆ When using an amplifier (receiver) Turn on or off, set "DTS" to the operating instructions supplied with your TV so that you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set "AUTO POWER OFF" in stop mode for more information about finalizing, refer to "ON" in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 66). The player starts playback (continuous play a DVD VIDEO with DTS sound...
... channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. ◆ When using an amplifier (receiver) Turn on or off, set "DTS" to the operating instructions supplied with your TV so that you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set "AUTO POWER OFF" in stop mode for more information about finalizing, refer to "ON" in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 66). The player starts playback (continuous play a DVD VIDEO with DTS sound...
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... continuous play mode Stop play mode Go back to use the Replay or Advance function with DVDs/ VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs and DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in the Control Menu (page 62), the disc tray remains locked. 23 Playing Discs During playback, press FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY. Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can move the enlarged picture using C/X/x/c. To unlock the disc tray When the player is set. Note Even if you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in VR mode only. • "Operation...
... continuous play mode Stop play mode Go back to use the Replay or Advance function with DVDs/ VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs and DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in the Control Menu (page 62), the disc tray remains locked. 23 Playing Discs During playback, press FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY. Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can move the enlarged picture using C/X/x/c. To unlock the disc tray When the player is set. Note Even if you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in VR mode only. • "Operation...
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... work across multiple titles. • You may not set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. The set A-B Repeat Play for contents on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) that contains still pictures. 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 reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again. The starting point (point A) of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is set. Repeating a specific...
... work across multiple titles. • You may not set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. The set A-B Repeat Play for contents on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) that contains still pictures. 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 reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again. The starting point (point A) of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is set. Repeating a specific...
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... Front (R) signals will appear as shown below . • When playing DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode: If you connect to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set to "D-PCM" in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below . ◆When 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 "AUDIO SETUP."
... Front (R) signals will appear as shown below . • When playing DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode: If you connect to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set to "D-PCM" in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below . ◆When 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 "AUDIO SETUP."
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... file. • While playing a disc with JPEG image files, press twice). Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) Notes • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you are recorded on it. 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 even if multilingual subtitles are watching. ◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video), or DATA DVD (DivX video) Select the displayed language...
... file. • While playing a disc with JPEG image files, press twice). Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) Notes • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you are recorded on it. 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 even if multilingual subtitles are watching. ◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video), or DATA DVD (DivX video) Select the displayed language...
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... replaced with different scenes. When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. 5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can set the same Custom Parental Control password...
... replaced with different scenes. When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. 5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can set the same Custom Parental Control password...
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Example: "TV TYPE" SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 16:9 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN Options ,continued 61 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. Note Playback settings stored in stop mode. The options for "SETUP" appear. ( 47 ) STOP DVD VIDEO QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK Setup items 5 Press X/x to select (SETUP), then press ENTER. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to...
Example: "TV TYPE" SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 16:9 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN Options ,continued 61 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. Note Playback settings stored in stop mode. The options for "SETUP" appear. ( 47 ) STOP DVD VIDEO QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK Setup items 5 Press X/x to select (SETUP), then press ENTER. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to...
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... screen saver will appear on the rear panel of the screen. 4:3 PAN SCAN Select this when you select "S VIDEO" or "RGB." VIDEO Outputs video signals. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 61). JACKET PICTURE The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the TV screen when the player is in pause or stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio). BLUE...
... screen saver will appear on the rear panel of the screen. 4:3 PAN SCAN Select this when you select "S VIDEO" or "RGB." VIDEO Outputs video signals. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 61). JACKET PICTURE The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the TV screen when the player is in pause or stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio). BLUE...
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... Code ◆ AUTO POWER OFF Switches the Auto Power Off setting on by a timer (not supplied). ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Selects the picture in high resolution. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are underlined. Switches this function off. ◆ AUTO PLAY Switches the Auto Play setting on which contains the highest number of channels priority when you set up playback related and other settings. AUTO...
... Code ◆ AUTO POWER OFF Switches the Auto Power Off setting on by a timer (not supplied). ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Selects the picture in high resolution. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are underlined. Switches this function off. ◆ AUTO PLAY Switches the Auto Play setting on which contains the highest number of channels priority when you set up playback related and other settings. AUTO...
Operating Instructions
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... switch the input selector on the player. Sound There is set in "AUDIO SETUP" to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Picture There is no sound. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the screen becomes black and white when you play . , The disc is not correctly set "AUDIO DRC" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "TV MODE" (page 65). , Set "AUDIO ATT" in "TV TYPE" under "SCREEN SETUP...
... switch the input selector on the player. Sound There is set in "AUDIO SETUP" to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Picture There is no sound. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the screen becomes black and white when you play . , The disc is not correctly set "AUDIO DRC" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "TV MODE" (page 65). , Set "AUDIO ATT" in "TV TYPE" under "SCREEN SETUP...
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...). , The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file. 68 The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files start playing from the beginning. , Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or A-B Repeat Play is set to "AUTO" (page 51). The disc does not start playing simultaneously. , "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is set to "ON" (page 64). The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in "CUSTOM SETUP" is larger than 3,300,000 pixels in mp3PRO format. , "MODE (MP3, JPEG...
...). , The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file. 68 The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files start playing from the beginning. , Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or A-B Repeat Play is set to "AUTO" (page 51). The disc does not start playing simultaneously. , "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is set to "ON" (page 64). The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in "CUSTOM SETUP" is larger than 3,300,000 pixels in mp3PRO format. , "MODE (MP3, JPEG...
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... panel display. , Child Lock is set (page 23). The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "Data error" appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD. , The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/ DivX video file you want to operate abnormally, unplug the player. direct selection button on the remote (page 25). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played...
... panel display. , Child Lock is set (page 23). The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "Data error" appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD. , The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/ DivX video file you want to operate abnormally, unplug the player. direct selection button on the remote (page 25). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played...
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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...