Operating Instructions
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... 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 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Quick Setup 20 Playing Discs 22 Playing Discs 22 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 24 Using the DVD's Menu 25 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW/DVD-R 25 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback 26 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play...
... 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 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Quick Setup 20 Playing Discs 22 Playing Discs 22 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 24 Using the DVD's Menu 25 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW/DVD-R 25 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback 26 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play...
Operating Instructions
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... Playing DivX Video Files 53 Using Various Additional Functions 55 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL 55 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote 58 Settings and Adjustments 59 Using the Setup Display 59 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 60 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP 61 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP 62 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP 63 Additional Information 65 Troubleshooting 65 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 68 Glossary 68 Specifications 70 Language Code...
... Playing DivX Video Files 53 Using Various Additional Functions 55 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL 55 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote 58 Settings and Adjustments 59 Using the Setup Display 59 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 60 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP 61 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP 62 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP 63 Additional Information 65 Troubleshooting 65 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 68 Glossary 68 Specifications 70 Language Code...
Operating Instructions
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KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it. Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code. • A disc recorded in a color system other than those recorded in the formats listed on this page. • CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format. • Data part of CD-Extras. • DVD Audio discs. • DATA DVDs that has the adhesive...
KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it. Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code. • A disc recorded in a color system other than those recorded in the formats listed on this page. • CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format. • Data part of CD-Extras. • DVD Audio discs. • DATA DVDs that has the adhesive...
Operating Instructions
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... music discs encoded with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Since this player due to the disc contents the software producers designed, some record companies. Note on this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with copyright protection technologies are some playback functions may not work with...
... music discs encoded with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Since this player due to the disc contents the software producers designed, some record companies. Note on this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with copyright protection technologies are some playback functions may not work with...
Operating Instructions
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... Currently playing chapter number*2 Currently playing title number*1 Total number of titles*1 Total number of chapters*2 Playback status (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 *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...
... Currently playing chapter number*2 Currently playing title number*1 Total number of titles*1 Total number of chapters*2 Playback status (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 *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...
Operating Instructions
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... VR mode) to be played. You can adjust various other settings. SETUP (page 59) QUICK Setup (page 20) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on this player. FILE (page 33) Selects the JPEG image file to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 25) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R in the order you are watching. List of Control Menu items Item 12 Item Name, Function...
... VR mode) to be played. You can adjust various other settings. SETUP (page 59) QUICK Setup (page 20) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on this player. FILE (page 33) Selects the JPEG image file to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 25) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R in the order you are watching. List of Control Menu items Item 12 Item Name, Function...
Operating Instructions
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... front panel to output progressive signals. B If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the component via the VCR, you may not fit your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, use this connection, select "NORMAL (INTERLACE)" (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel. If you pass the player signals via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied...
... front panel to output progressive signals. B If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the component via the VCR, you may not fit your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, use this connection, select "NORMAL (INTERLACE)" (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel. If you pass the player signals via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied...
Operating Instructions
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... "SETUP" in the Control Menu to be connected appears. The player displays the menu and subtitles in the on the TV screen. ENTER 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on -screen display appears. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 5 Press X/x to the previous adjustment, press .. Step 6: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number...
... "SETUP" in the Control Menu to be connected appears. The player displays the menu and subtitles in the on the TV screen. ENTER 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on -screen display appears. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 5 Press X/x to the previous adjustment, press .. Step 6: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number...
Operating Instructions
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.... Note Discs created on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set "AUTO POWER OFF" in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 64). • If you can hear sound from the speakers, affecting your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. ◆ When using an amplifier (receiver) Turn on DVD recorders must...
.... Note Discs created on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set "AUTO POWER OFF" in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 64). • If you can hear sound from the speakers, affecting your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. ◆ When using an amplifier (receiver) Turn on DVD recorders must...
Operating Instructions
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... be changed for DivX video files. *3 Video and JPEG pictures only (except BACKGROUND pictures). Notes • You can lock the disc tray to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Stop play mode Go back to use Fast Play or Slow Play functions when playing a still picture on the player or the remote do not work while the Child Lock is in the Control Menu...
... be changed for DivX video files. *3 Video and JPEG pictures only (except BACKGROUND pictures). Notes • You can lock the disc tray to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Stop play mode Go back to use Fast Play or Slow Play functions when playing a still picture on the player or the remote do not work while the Child Lock is in the Control Menu...
Operating Instructions
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... 3 Press X/x to select (A-B REPEAT), then press ENTER. The set points are canceled. • A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple titles. • You may not set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. 31 Playing Discs Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play) You can play Press CLEAR, or select "OFF" in step 3. The options for contents on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) that contains still pictures.
... 3 Press X/x to select (A-B REPEAT), then press ENTER. The set points are canceled. • A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple titles. • You may not set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. 31 Playing Discs Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play) You can play Press CLEAR, or select "OFF" in step 3. The options for contents on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) that contains still pictures.
Operating Instructions
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... player will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can set ." Number buttons ENTER DISPLAY Custom Parental Control You can be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Scenes may be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of "Custom Parental Control." 2 Press X/x to 3 of the users. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Follow steps 1 to select "OFF t," then press ENTER. 3 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons...
... player will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can set ." Number buttons ENTER DISPLAY Custom Parental Control You can be blocked or replaced with different scenes. Scenes may be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of "Custom Parental Control." 2 Press X/x to 3 of the users. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Follow steps 1 to select "OFF t," then press ENTER. 3 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons...
Operating Instructions
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... Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select the setup item from 60 to select an item, then press ENTER. The options for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. Example: "TV TYPE" SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: 16.9 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL Options Settings and Adjustments QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK ,continued 59 The Setup Display appears. Example: "SCREEN SETUP...
... Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select the setup item from 60 to select an item, then press ENTER. The options for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. Example: "TV TYPE" SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: 16.9 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL Options Settings and Adjustments QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK ,continued 59 The Setup Display appears. Example: "SCREEN SETUP...
Operating Instructions
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... "SCREEN SETUP" in the player appears. Turns off the screen saver. Displays a wide picture with bands on the disc (CDEXTRA, etc.). BLACK The background color is in stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play a CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) for the video signals output from becoming damaged (ghosting). JACKET PICTURE The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is blue. Use this when you connect a 4:3 screen...
... "SCREEN SETUP" in the player appears. Turns off the screen saver. Displays a wide picture with bands on the disc (CDEXTRA, etc.). BLACK The background color is in stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play a CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) for the video signals output from becoming damaged (ghosting). JACKET PICTURE The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is blue. Use this when you connect a 4:3 screen...
Operating Instructions
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... Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is set "TRACK SELECTION" to "ON." Playback restarts at a live performance. OFF ON Normally, select this position. AUTO Priority given. This function affects the output of the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks. The "TRACK SELECTION" setting has higher priority than the "AUDIO" settings in the player. WIDE RANGE Gives you play a DVD VIDEO on the Internet. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO...
... Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is set "TRACK SELECTION" to "ON." Playback restarts at a live performance. OFF ON Normally, select this position. AUTO Priority given. This function affects the output of the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks. The "TRACK SELECTION" setting has higher priority than the "AUDIO" settings in the player. WIDE RANGE Gives you play a DVD VIDEO on the Internet. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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... audio signals of DVD VIDEOs are always converted to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder. OFF Select this when the player is minimal. LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - If you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is encrypted for further settings. Select "DOLBY DIGITAL," "DTS," and "48kHz/96kHz PCM" after setting "DIGITAL OUT" to "D-PCM" (page 64). ◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Switches the method for use...
... audio signals of DVD VIDEOs are always converted to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder. OFF Select this when the player is minimal. LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - If you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is encrypted for further settings. Select "DOLBY DIGITAL," "DTS," and "48kHz/96kHz PCM" after setting "DIGITAL OUT" to "D-PCM" (page 64). ◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Switches the method for use...
Operating Instructions
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... of the disc is in "AUDIO SETUP" to "OFF" (page 63). Sound distortion occurs. , Set "AUDIO ATT" in the remote are weak. , There are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVDs. motion Play mode. , The player is fixed on some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in "AUDIO SETUP" to...
... of the disc is in "AUDIO SETUP" to "OFF" (page 63). Sound distortion occurs. , Set "AUDIO ATT" in the remote are weak. , There are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVDs. motion Play mode. , The player is fixed on some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in "AUDIO SETUP" to...
Operating Instructions
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... screen (the image is reduced). , "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is set to "AUTO" (page 50). The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files start playing from the beginning. , Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 27). , Resume play audio tracks in progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be able to UDF (Universal Disk Format). , The file has an extension other than ".AVI" or ".DIVX." , The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD...
... screen (the image is reduced). , "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is set to "AUTO" (page 50). The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files start playing from the beginning. , Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 27). , Resume play audio tracks in progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be able to UDF (Universal Disk Format). , The file has an extension other than ".AVI" or ".DIVX." , The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The player does not operate properly. , When static electricity, etc., causes the player to a DivX Certified profile. 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). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played...
... disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The player does not operate properly. , When static electricity, etc., causes the player to a DivX Certified profile. 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). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played...
Operating Instructions
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... 61 Batteries 14 BLACK LEVEL 61 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 62 C CD 6, 22 CHAPTER 33 Chapter 68 CHAPTER VIEWER 35 Checking the audio signal format 40 Child Lock 23 Connecting 15 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD 22 DVD 22 Control Menu 11 CUSTOM 59 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 55 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 43 CUSTOM SETUP 62 D DATA CD 5, 46, 52 DATA DVD 5, 46, 52 DATE 49 DIGITAL OUT 64 Digital output 64 DIMMER 62 Display Control Menu Display...
... 61 Batteries 14 BLACK LEVEL 61 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 62 C CD 6, 22 CHAPTER 33 Chapter 68 CHAPTER VIEWER 35 Checking the audio signal format 40 Child Lock 23 Connecting 15 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD 22 DVD 22 Control Menu 11 CUSTOM 59 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 55 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 43 CUSTOM SETUP 62 D DATA CD 5, 46, 52 DATA DVD 5, 46, 52 DATE 49 DIGITAL OUT 64 Digital output 64 DIMMER 62 Display Control Menu Display...