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...-screen display image displayed on the lenses inside the player. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself has been turned off. • If you have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it is played. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with very low level inputs or no audio signals. Do not use any discs...
...-screen display image displayed on the lenses inside the player. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself has been turned off. • If you have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it is played. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with very low level inputs or no audio signals. Do not use any discs...
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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 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 21 Playing Discs 21 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 23 Using the DVD's Menu...
... Manual 5 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 6 Index to Parts and Controls 8 Guide to the Control Menu Display 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 21 Playing Discs 21 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 23 Using the DVD's Menu...
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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 60 Using the Setup Display 60 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 61 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP 62 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP 64 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP 65 Additional Information 68 Troubleshooting 68 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 71 Glossary 71 Specifications 73 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 60 Using the Setup Display 60 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 61 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP 62 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP 64 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP 65 Additional Information 68 Troubleshooting 68 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 71 Glossary 71 Specifications 73 Language Code...
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.../DVD-Rs DL recorded in the following formats: - Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play on Super Audio CDs. music CD format - Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play any other commercial DVD, the message "Playback prohibited by area restrictions. 00V 00Hz NO. 00W DVP-XXXX X Region code 0-000-000-00 6 MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files of CD-Extras. • DVD Audio discs. • DATA DVDs...
.../DVD-Rs DL recorded in the following formats: - Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play on Super Audio CDs. music CD format - Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play any other commercial DVD, the message "Playback prohibited by area restrictions. 00V 00Hz NO. 00W DVP-XXXX X Region code 0-000-000-00 6 MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files of CD-Extras. • DVD Audio discs. • DATA DVDs...
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... DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+ Rs DL, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs cannot be intentionally set by normal playback. In this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some that conform to the instructions supplied with some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in DVD-VR mode with CPRM* protection may not work with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. The disc...
... DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+ Rs DL, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs cannot be intentionally set by normal playback. In this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some that conform to the instructions supplied with some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in DVD-VR mode with CPRM* protection may not work with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. The disc...
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... 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 or change the Control Menu display as "SVCD." *4 Displays the date for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. To turn 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. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to view related information. Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu...
... 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 or change the Control Menu display as "SVCD." *4 Displays the date for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. To turn 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. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to view related information. Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu...
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Input the time code for picture and music searching. SHUFFLE (page 27) Plays the title, chapter, or track in "SETUP" to the default setting. PARENTAL CONTROL (page 55) Set to prohibit playback on -screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio output signal. DATE (page 49) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. List of Control Menu items Item 12 Item Name, Function TITLE (page 31)/SCENE (page 31...
Input the time code for picture and music searching. SHUFFLE (page 27) Plays the title, chapter, or track in "SETUP" to the default setting. PARENTAL CONTROL (page 55) Set to prohibit playback on -screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio output signal. DATE (page 49) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. List of Control Menu items Item 12 Item Name, Function TITLE (page 31)/SCENE (page 31...
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... colour system scrolls across the front panel display. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly 16 Green Blue Red Green Blue Red When connecting to output progressive signals. 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) of the player does not appear on the TV screen. B If you may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 62...
... colour system scrolls across the front panel display. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly 16 Green Blue Red Green Blue Red When connecting to output progressive signals. 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) of the player does not appear on the TV screen. B If you may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 62...
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... disc tray closes. Playback side facing down 5 Press H. The player turns on. 3 Switch the input selector on your disc. Note Discs created on DVD recorders must be played. To turn this function on or off automatically whenever you leave it in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 67). Playing Discs Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may appear on the TV screen. The player enters standby mode. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO • DTS audio signals are output...
... disc tray closes. Playback side facing down 5 Press H. The player turns on. 3 Switch the input selector on your disc. Note Discs created on DVD recorders must be played. To turn this function on or off automatically whenever you leave it in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 67). Playing Discs Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may appear on the TV screen. The player enters standby mode. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO • DTS audio signals are output...
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... Play function when playing a still picture in DVD-VR mode. When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again. The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears on the player or the remote do not work while the Child Lock is reached. • During Fast Play or Slow Play mode, you press either FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY. The button cannot be changed for DivX video files. *2 DVDs only. You can lock the disc tray...
... Play function when playing a still picture in DVD-VR mode. When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again. The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears on the player or the remote do not work while the Child Lock is reached. • During Fast Play or Slow Play mode, you press either FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY. The button cannot be changed for DivX video files. *2 DVDs only. You can lock the disc tray...
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... change the settings on the front panel display. 2 Press H. you opened the disc tray. - The resume point is deleted. "RESUME" appears on the Setup Display. • For DVD-VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs, the player remembers the resume playback point for the first disc is cleared when: - you disconnect the mains lead. - the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). • Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Programme Play...
... change the settings on the front panel display. 2 Press H. you opened the disc tray. - The resume point is deleted. "RESUME" appears on the Setup Display. • For DVD-VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs, the player remembers the resume playback point for the first disc is cleared when: - you disconnect the mains lead. - the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). • Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Programme Play...
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Playing Discs Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play) You can play Press CLEAR, or select "OFF" in DVD-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 set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for contents in step 3. 29 The starting point (point A) of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is set A-B Repeat Play for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. The "A-B REPEAT" setting bar ...
Playing Discs Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play) You can play Press CLEAR, or select "OFF" in DVD-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 set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for contents in step 3. 29 The starting point (point A) of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is set A-B Repeat Play for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. The "A-B REPEAT" setting bar ...
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... have already registered a password The display for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control. Using Various Additional Functions ENTER DISPLAY Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of the users. appears and then the screen returns to a predetermined level such as the age of some DVD VIDEOs can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to lock. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
... have already registered a password The display for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control. Using Various Additional Functions ENTER DISPLAY Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of the users. appears and then the screen returns to a predetermined level such as the age of some DVD VIDEOs can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to lock. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
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... Playback settings stored in stop mode. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH 4 Press X/x to select the setup item from 61 to items such as picture and sound. Example: "TV TYPE" SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): OFF MODE (PROGRESSIVE): 4:3 OUTPUT: AUTO FULL Options QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK 60 The Setup item is in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings...
... Playback settings stored in stop mode. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH 4 Press X/x to select the setup item from 61 to items such as picture and sound. Example: "TV TYPE" SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): OFF MODE (PROGRESSIVE): 4:3 OUTPUT: AUTO FULL Options QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK 60 The Setup item is in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings...
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... outputs it in pause or stop mode or while playing a CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio). Automatically displays the wide picture on the screen saver. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 60). AUTO PAL NTSC Outputs the video signal in the player appears. If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the "GRAPHICS" picture appears. GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the system of "4:3 PAN SCAN" or vice versa. ◆ COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO...
... outputs it in pause or stop mode or while playing a CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio). Automatically displays the wide picture on the screen saver. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 60). AUTO PAL NTSC Outputs the video signal in the player appears. If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the "GRAPHICS" picture appears. GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the system of "4:3 PAN SCAN" or vice versa. ◆ COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO...
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... number of channels priority when you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume setting stored in memory for up to the default settings. 64 This function is useful when the player is output with no jitter. Resume playback can be stored in memory may change. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: OFF AUTO PLAY: OFF DIMMER: BRIGHT PAUSE MODE: AUTO TRACK SELECTION: OFF MULTI-DISC RESUME: ON DivX: Registration Code ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVDs only) Selects the picture...
... number of channels priority when you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume setting stored in memory for up to the default settings. 64 This function is useful when the player is output with no jitter. Resume playback can be stored in memory may change. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: OFF AUTO PLAY: OFF DIMMER: BRIGHT PAUSE MODE: AUTO TRACK SELECTION: OFF MULTI-DISC RESUME: ON DivX: Registration Code ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVDs only) Selects the picture...
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... set the "PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "TV MODE" (page 65). Should any of the DVD disc itself.) , Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format 525p/625p signals and connected using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. For details, see page 16. (You cannot change the colour system of the disc is turned over. The sound volume may be output from your nearest Sony...
... set the "PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "TV MODE" (page 65). Should any of the DVD disc itself.) , Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format 525p/625p signals and connected using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. For details, see page 16. (You cannot change the colour system of the disc is turned over. The sound volume may be output from your nearest Sony...
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... video file is set to "AUDIO (MP3)" (page 50). , The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file. Additional Information ,continued 69 The DivX video file cannot be displayed even if the file size is within this specified capacity.) , The image does not fit the screen (the image is reduced). , "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is not correctly finalized (page 7). The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in "CUSTOM SETUP...
... video file is set to "AUDIO (MP3)" (page 50). , The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file. Additional Information ,continued 69 The DivX video file cannot be displayed even if the file size is within this specified capacity.) , The image does not fit the screen (the image is reduced). , "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is not correctly finalized (page 7). The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in "CUSTOM SETUP...
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... are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The angle can only be changed . , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 24). , Multilingual subtitles are displayed on the screen and on the front panel display. , The self-diagnosis function was activated. (See the table on page 71.) The disc tray does not open and "TRAY LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer...
... are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The angle can only be changed . , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 24). , Multilingual subtitles are displayed on the screen and on the front panel display. , The self-diagnosis function was activated. (See the table on page 71.) The disc tray does not open and "TRAY LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer...
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... AUTO PLAY 64 AUTO POWER OFF 64 B BACKGROUND 62 Batteries 14 C CD 6, 21 CHAPTER 31 Chapter 71 CHAPTER VIEWER 33 Checking the audio signal format 38 Child Lock 22 COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD) 62 Connecting 15 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD 21 DVD 21 Control Menu 11 CUSTOM 60 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 55 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 42 CUSTOM SETUP 64 D DATA CD 5, 45, 52 DATA DVD 5, 45, 52 DATE 49 DIGITAL OUT 66 Digital output 66 DIMMER 64 Display Control Menu Display...
... AUTO PLAY 64 AUTO POWER OFF 64 B BACKGROUND 62 Batteries 14 C CD 6, 21 CHAPTER 31 Chapter 71 CHAPTER VIEWER 33 Checking the audio signal format 38 Child Lock 22 COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD) 62 Connecting 15 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD 21 DVD 21 Control Menu 11 CUSTOM 60 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 55 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 42 CUSTOM SETUP 64 D DATA CD 5, 45, 52 DATA DVD 5, 45, 52 DATE 49 DIGITAL OUT 66 Digital output 66 DIMMER 64 Display Control Menu Display...
