4-126-490-12(1)
Portable
CD/DVD Player
Operating Instructions
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Precautions
Copyrights, licencingand About this manual
• Install this system so that the
mains lead can be unplugged
from the wall socket
immediately in the event of
trouble.
• The player is not disconnected
from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet,
even if the player itself has
been turned off.
• To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
• Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.
• In this manual, “disc” is used as
trademarks
a general reference for the
DVDs or CDs unless otherwise
specified by the text or
illustrations.
• Manufactured under licence
from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
• Icons, such as
, listed at
the top of each explanation
indicate what kind of media
can be used with the function
being explained.
For details, see “Playable
• NEED-to-know information
(to prevent incorrect operation)
is listed under the b icon.
NICE-to-know information
(tips and other useful
information) is listed under the
z icon.
• “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,”
“DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,”
“DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,”
and “CD” logos are
trademarks.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding
technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.
• DivX, DivX Certified, and
associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and
are used under licence.
• THIS PRODUCT IS
LICENSED UNDER THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR
THE PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER FOR
The manufacturer of this product
is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-
0075 Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and
product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to
the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
DECODING VIDEO IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL
STANDARD (“MPEG-4
VIDEO”) THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN
A PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED
FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER
LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO
PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED
OR SHALL BE IMPLIED
FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable
of holding a still video image
or on-screen display image on
your television screen
indefinitely. If you leave the
still video image or on-screen
display image displayed on
your TV for an extended period
of time you risk permanent
damage to your television
screen. Plasma display panel
televisions and projection
televisions are susceptible to
this.
INFORMATION
INCLUDING THAT
RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL,
INTERNAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES AND
LICENSING MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG
LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://
WWW.MPEGLA.COM
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your
player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Playable Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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B Speaker
Guide to Parts and
Controls
C DISPLAY button
For more information, see the pages
indicated in parentheses.
Displays the playback information.
• When playing a DVD: Displays the
playback information and changes
• When playing a CD or video file:
Each time you press the button, the
time information switches.
Player
• When playing a VIDEO CD:
Displays the playback information.
D MENU button
Displays the menu or changes the
playback mode.
INPUT
DISPLAY
MENU
• When playing a DVD: Displays the
menu.
ENTER
• When playing a CD or VIDEO CD:
Each time you press the button,
switches Repeat Play, Random Play,
and Play. (Only when “PBC” is set to
“Off” for VIDEO CD.)
RETURN
OPTIONS
VOLUME
OPEN
PUSH OSE
• When playing a JPEG file: Displays
the list of thumbnails and plays a
POWER CHARGE
C/X/x/c button
Moves the highlight to select a
displayed item.
• When playing a DVD or CD or
VIDEO CD: C/c on the player
works as the same as m/M on the
remote.
OPERATE
OFF ON
DC IN 9.5V
A
PHONES
B
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
Buttons C D E and F are the same in
function as those on the remote.
The VOLUME+ and N (play) buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
reference when operating the player.
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ENTER button
Enters the selected item.
• When playing a DVD or CD or
VIDEO CD: ENTER on the player
works as the same as N.
L
(remote sensor)
When operating by the remote, point it
at the remote sensor
.
RETURN button
Returns to the previous display.
Turns the player on or off.
OPTIONS button
Displays the menu for adjusting the
N HOLD switch
To avoid accidental button operation
of the player, set the HOLD switch to
the direction of the arrow.
All the buttons on the player are
locked, while the buttons on the
remote remain operable.
E VOLUME (sound volume) +/–
button
Adjusts the volume.
O PHONES (headphone) jack A, B
Starts or re-starts playback.
Pauses or re-starts playback.
Connect a USB device to this jack.
Stops playback.
. (previous) button
Skips to the beginning of the current
chapter/track/scene.
To go to the beginning of the previous
chapter/track/scene, press twice.
Connect the AC power adaptor or car
battery adaptor.
> (next) button
Each time you press the button, the
LCD screen image switches as
follows:
• Disc mode (default): When playing
an inserted disc.
• USB mode: When playing DATA
files on a connected USB device.
Appears “USB” on the LCD screen
when you select this mode.
Skips to the next chapter/track/scene.
Opens the disc lid.
Closes the disc lid.
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V TOP MENU button
Remote
Displays the menu or changes the
playback mode.
• When playing a DVD VIDEO:
Displays the top menu.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• When playing a DVD VR: Switches
between “Original” and “Play List”
on the disc created Playlist. During
playback, you cannot switch. Press
x twice, and press TOP MENU.
W m/M (scan/slow) buttons
Fast reverses/ fast forwards when
pressed during playback.
Press repeatedly to change the speed.
• When playing a DVD: Slow
reverses/ slow forwards when
pressed during pause. Press
repeatedly to change the speed.
• When playing a VIDEO CD or video
file: Slow forwards when pressed
during pause. Press repeatedly to
change the speed.
Buttons C D E and F are the same in
function as those on the player.
The number 5, N and AUDIO buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
reference when operating the player.
X
ADVANCE button
Briefly fast forwards the current scene
(DVD only).
U Number buttons
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.
• When playing a DVD VIDEO or CD
or VIDEO CD: Search directly by
entering the title/chapter/track
number using the number buttons,
and press ENTER.
To switch a title or chapter, press C/
c. (Only when “PBC” is set to “Off”
for VIDEO CD.)
Y AUDIO button
Changes the audio signal.
• When playing a DVD VIDEO: Each
time you press the button, the
language of the sound track
switches. Depending on the disc, the
choice of language varies.
• When playing a DVD VR: Each time
you press the button, the type of
sound tracks recorded on a disc
switches between main, sub and
main/sub sound.
CLEAR button
Clears the entry field.
• When playing a CD or VIDEO CD:
Each time you press the button, the
mode switches between stereo and
monaural (left/right).
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• When playing a DivX video file:
Each time you press the button, the
audio signal switches. If “No Audio”
appears, the player does not support
the audio signal.
SUBTITLE button
Changes the subtitle.
• When playing a DVD: Each time
you press the button, the subtitle
switches. Depending on the disc, the
choice of language varies.
• When playing a DivX video file:
Press the button during playback.
Press X/x and ENTER while
displaying subtitle information.
ANGLE button
Changes the angle. When “
”
(Angle Mark) appears, you can change
angles. Depending on the disc, you
may not be able to change the angle.
(DVD VIDEO only)
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Charging the
Preparations
Rechargeable Battery
Checking the
Accessories
Charge the rechargeable battery before
using the player for the first time, or when
the battery is depleted.
Check that you have the following items:
• AC power adaptor (1)
• Car battery adaptor (1)
• Audio/video cord (mini plug × 2 y
phono plug × 3) (1)
• Remote (with battery) (1)
1
Connect the AC power adaptor.
When charging begins, the CHARGE
indicator lights up in orange.
OPERATE
OFF ON
DC IN 9.5V
A
PHONES
B
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
To replace the remote battery
When the battery becomes depleted,
operation is not possible. Change the
battery.
DC IN 9.5V
To a wall outlet
1
Prepare a new battery (lithium battery
CR2025).
2
Pull out the battery holder (2) while
pressing the lock lever (1).
AC power Adaptor (supplied)
When charging ends, the CHARGE
indicator lights off.
Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
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3
4
Remove the old battery.
If the POWER indicator lights up instead of the
CHARGE indicator, the OPERATE switch is set
to “ON.” Set the OPERATE switch to “OFF,”
and make sure that the CHARGE indicator lights
up.
Insert the new battery in the battery
holder with the 3 side up and then
push the holder until it clicks.
b
Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of
between 5°C to 35°C.
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Charging time and playing time
Charging time: approx. 5 hours
Playing time: approx. 5 hours
Using the Car Battery
Adaptor
Times indicated are under the following
conditions:
– Moderate temperature (20°C)
– Headphone use
– Backlight set to minimum
The car battery adaptor (supplied) is for a
12V car battery, negative earth (do not use
it with a 24V car battery, positive earth).
Depending on the ambient temperature or
rechargeable battery condition, charging time
may be longer, or playing time may be reduced.
1
2
Start the engine.
Connect the car battery adaptor.
To check the battery level
When the player is stopped, the battery
indicator is displayed. When the battery is
OPERATE
OFF ON
DC IN 9.5V
A
PHONES
B
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
empty,
is displayed or the CHARGE
indicator flashes. Set the OPERATE
switch to “OFF,” connect the AC power
adaptor, and recharge the battery.
DC IN 9.5V
Full
Empty
To cigarette
lighter socket
Car battery adaptor (supplied)
3
Turn on the player.
b
• The driver should not connect or disconnect
the car battery adaptor while driving.
• Arrange the cord so as not to interfere with the
driver. Also, do not place the LCD panel where
the driver can watch.
• Clean the cigarette lighter socket. If it is dirty,
it may cause contact failure or malfunction.
• Use the car battery adaptor with the car engine
running. If it is used with the car engine off, the
car battery may become depleted.
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After using the player in a car
Connecting to a TV
1
2
3
Turn off the player.
Disconnect the car battery adaptor.
Turn off the engine.
By connecting the player to your TV or
monitor, you can increase your viewing
options.
b
• Do not disconnect the car battery adaptor or
turn off the car engine before you turn off the
player. Doing so may damage the player.
• Disconnect the car battery adaptor after use. If
it is left connected, the car battery may become
depleted.
1
Connect the player to your TV or
monitor using the audio/video
cord (supplied).
• Do not leave the player or accessories in the
car.
OPERATE
OFF ON
DC IN 9.5V
A
PHONES
B
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
To AUDIO/
VIDEO input
jacks of a TV or
monitor
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
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• When you play back a disc after enjoying
images by “USB,” press INPUT to select the
• The player can connect to an AV amplifier in
the same way as a TV. Although connecting is
the same as a TV, the yellow plug of the audio/
video cord is not used.
b
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the
equipment to be connected.
• Before connecting, turn off the player and the
equipment to be connected, then unplug from
their wall sockets.
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4
Insert the disc to be played.
Place with the playback side down and
push gently until it clicks.
Playback
Playing Discs
Depending on the disc, some operations
may be different or restricted. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
disc.
Playback side facing down
Connect the AC power adaptor.
N
5
6
Push the PUSH CLOSE on the
disc lid to shut the disc lid.
INPUT
DISPLAY
MENU
X
x
ENTER
RETURN
OPTIONS
OPEN
VOLUME
Press N.
The player starts playback.
PUSH
CLOSE
OPEN
PUSH COSE
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear. Press C/X/x/c to select the
item, and press ENTER.
OPERATE
OFF ON HOLD
To stop playback
Press x.
OPERATE
To pause playback
Press X.
1
2
Open the LCD panel.
z
When you play back a disc after enjoying images
by “USB,” press INPUT to select the disc mode.
Slide the OPERATE switch to
“ON.”
The player turns on and the POWER
indicator lights up in green.
b
• Discs created on DVD recorders must be
correctly finalised to play on the player. For
more information about finalising, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the DVD
recorder.
3
Press OPEN to open the disc lid.
• The disc may be still spinning when the disc lid
is opened. Wait until the spinning stops before
removing the disc.
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Notes on the screen saver
About various playback operations
• A screen saver image appears when you
leave the player in pause or stop mode
without operation for more than 15
minutes. The image disappears when you
press N. For the setup of “Screen
• The player goes to standby, 15 minutes
after starting the screen saver function.
Press N to come out of standby mode.
To
Operation
Change the LCD Press OPTIONS to
picture size
select “LCD Mode”
menu
or TOP MENU
(page 7).
Check the DVD Press DISPLAY
playback
information
To resume playback from the point
where you stopped the disc (Resume
Play)
When you press N again after you stop
playback, the player starts playback from
the point when you pressed x.
1
Play DVDs*
repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
Press DISPLAY to
select “Repeat”
Play DVDs in
fast reverse or
fast forward
(Scan Play)
Press C/crepeatedly on
the player to select the
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• To play from the beginning of the disc, press
x twice, and press N.
• When turning power on again after power off,
resume play starts automatically.
Switch between Press TOP MENU
original and
Playlist in DVD
(VR mode)
b
• Depending on the stop point, Resume play
may not start from exactly the same point.
• The resume point is cleared when:
– you turn off the player (including standby
mode) for a DVD (VR mode).
– you open the disc lid.
Check the CD or Press DISPLAY
VIDEO CD
playback
(page 5).
information
Play CDs or
VIDEO CDs*
repeatedly
Press MENU
2
2
– you press INPUT.
(Repeat Play)
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
(PBC Playback)
Play CDs or
VIDEO CDs*
randomly
Press MENU
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to
play VIDEO CDs interactively using a
menu. When you start playing a VIDEO
CD with PBC functions, the menu appears.
Select an item using the number buttons on
the remote, and press ENTER. Then,
follow the instructions in the menu (press
N when “Press SELECT.” appears).
(Random Play)
1
* DVD VIDEO only
2
* only when “PBC” is set to “Off.”
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• T.Time: Time appears while playing
a title. “00:00:00” will appear by
pressing ENTER. Enter the desired
time code by pressing the number
buttons.
Using the Playback
Information Display
• C.Time: Time appears while playing
a chapter. “00:00:00” will appear by
pressing ENTER. Enter the desired
time code by pressing the number
buttons.
While playing a DVD, you can check the
current playback information. The
playback information display also allows
you to set a title/chapter or change sound/
subtitle, and so on.
• Repeat: Select “ Chapter,” “
Title,” “ All,” or “Off” by
pressing X/x.
• Time Disp.: “Title Elapsed” is
displayed. Select “Title Elapsed,”
“Title Remain,” “Chapter Elapsed,”
or “Chapter Remain” by pressing X/
x.
When entering the numbers, operate the
number buttons on the remote.
1 Press DISPLAY while playing a
DVD.
The current playback information
appears.
Example: When playing a DVD
VIDEO
3 Press ENTER.
Current playback
information*
Items
To turn off the display
Menu
Press DISPLAY or RETURN.
Title
02/07
Chapter
Audio
03/20
02 2CH DOLBY DIGITAL English
01 English
b
Subtitle
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
set some items.
Title Elapsed 00:12:01
Battery status
Elapsed or remaining time
* When a DVD (VR mode) is played, “PL”
(playlist) or “ORG” (original) is displayed
next to the title number.
2 Press X/x to select items and press
ENTER.
• Title: Select the title number by
pressing X/x or number buttons.
• Chapter: Select the chapter number
by pressing X/x or number buttons.
• Audio: Select the sound by pressing
X/x.
• Subtitle: Select the subtitle by
pressing X/x.
• Angle: Select the angle by pressing
X/x.
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To go to the next or previous file
Press > or ..
Playing MP3, JPEG,
and Video Files
To stop playback
Press x.
The display will return to the list of files.
You can play MP3, JPEG, and video files.
For details on playable files, see “Playable
When you set a DATA media, a list of
albums appears.
To pause playback (MP3 only)
Press X.
To restart playback, press X again.
DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture
CD format automatically start playing
when inserted.
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If the number of viewing times is preset, you can
play the DivX video files as many times as the
preset number. The following occurrences will
be counted as one time:
C/X/x/c
ENTER
INPUT
DISPLAY
MENU
– when x is pressed.
MENU
ENTER
– when the player is turned off (including
standby mode).
– when the disc lid is opened.
– when another file is played.
– when INPUT is pressed.
RETURN
OPTIONS
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VOLUME
x
OPEN
PUSH CLOSE
X
– when the USB device is disconnected.
N
b
Depending on the file, playback may take time to
start or may not be able to start. For details on
1
2
Press X/x to select the album,
and press ENTER.
The list of files in the album appears.
Example: The list of MP3 files
Selecting a JPEG file
Dir:001
To rotate a JPEG image
Press C/X/x/c while viewing the image
file. Rotate every file.
c: Rotates the image 90 degrees
clockwise.
C: Rotates the image 90 degrees counter
clockwise.
X: Reverses the image vertically (up and
down).
MY BEST
. .
01 Stardust
02 Fire
03 Wing
• To go to the next or previous page,
press > or ..
• To return to the list of albums, press
x: Reverses the image horizontally (left
and right).
X/x to select
and press ENTER.
Press X/x to select the file, and
press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected file.
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To display the list of thumbnails
Press MENU when an image file is
displayed.
The image files in the album appear in 12
sub-screens with the displayed file in the
lead.
Playing data on a USB device
You can playback DATA files on a USB
device.
1 Press INPUT to select “USB.”
2 Connect a USB device to the USB
jack.
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• To go to the previous or next list of
thumbnails, select “bPrev” or
“NextB” at the bottom of the screen,
and press ENTER.
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• To exit the list of thumbnails, press
MENU.
USB jack
USB device
Playing a Slide Show
To disconnect a USB device
1 While displaying the image file you
want to start a slideshow, press
MENU.
1
2
Press INPUT to deselect “USB.”
Disconnect the USB device.
The list of thumbnails appears.
About supported Sony USB devices
The following Sony USB Memory Stick
reader/writer and USB flash drive “Micro
Vault” are supported: MSAC-US40,
USM-J series, USM-JX series, USM-J/B
series, USM-L series, and USM-LX series.
2 Press C/X/x/c to select “Slide
Show” at the bottom of the screen,
and press ENTER.
A slideshow starts from the displayed
file.
b
• Do not disconnect the USB device while its
access indicator is flashing. Doing so may
cause data corruption or loss of data.
• USB devices which can connect to the player
are flash memory and multiple card readers.
Other devices (digital still camera, USB hub,
etc.) cannot be connected. When an
unsupported device is connected, an error
message appears.
To stop slideshow
Press x to return to the list of files.
Press MENU to return to the list of
thumbnails.
To pause slideshow
Press X.
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• Hue: Adjust the red and green colour
balance by pressing C c.
• Color: Adjust the richness of colours
by pressing C c.
• Default: Return all settings to the
factory defaults.
/
Adjusting the Picture
Size and Quality
/
4 Press ENTER.
You can adjust the picture displayed on the
LCD screen.
* In “Normal,” pictures are displayed in their
original configuration, retaining the aspect
ratio. 4:3 pictures are displayed with black
bands on both sides of the screen. 4:3 letter box
pictures are displayed with bands on all sides
of the screen.
In “Full,” pictures are adjusted to fill the entire
screen. 16:9 pictures are displayed in their
original configuration. (Black band recorded
in a 16:9 picture cannot be erased.) 4:3 pictures
appear stretched.
C/X/x/c
INPUT
DISPLAY
MENU
ENTER
ENTER
OPTIONS
RETURN
REN
OPTIONS
VOLUME
OPEN
PUSH CLOSE
1
2
Press OPTIONS.
The menu display appears.
To turn off the menu display
Press OPTIONS or RETURN twice.
Press X/x to select “LCD
Mode” and press ENTER.
b
Depending on the disc, the screen size you can
select differs.
The “LCD Mode” display appears.
items
LCD Mode
LCD Aspect
Backlight
Contrast
Hue
Full
10
10
0
Color
10
Default
ENTER
RETURN
Cancel:
Select:
3
Press X/x to select items and
press ENTER.
• LCD Aspect: Change the picture size.
Select “Normal” or “Full” by pressing
X
/x
*.
• Backlight: Adjust the brightness by
pressing C c.
/
• Contrast: Adjust the difference
between light and dark areas by
pressing C
/c.
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Makes the player-related settings.
: Audio Setup (page 19)
Makes the audio settings according to
playback conditions.
Makes the language settings for the
on-screen display or sound track.
Sets the parental control limit.
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display
By using the setup display, you can make
various settings to items such as picture
and sound.
Some discs have stored playback settings,
which take priority.
4
Select and adjust each of the
following items by pressing X/x
and ENTER.
C/X/x/c
INPUT
DISPLAY
MENU
ENTER
ENTER
OPTIONS
RETURN
RET
OPTIONS
VOLUME
To turn off the setup display
Press OPTIONS or RETURN twice.
OPEN
PUSH CLOSE
x
General Setup
The default settings are underlined.
1
2
Press OPTIONS when the player
is in stop mode.
The menu display appears.
During Resume Play, you cannot use
the setup display. Press x twice to
clear Resume Play, and press
OPTIONS.
◆TV Display (DVD only)
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected
TV.
4:3
Pan Scan a 4:3 screen TV.
Automatically displays a
Select this when you connect
Press X/x to select “Setup,”
and press ENTER.
wide picture on the entire
screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
The setup display appears.
4:3
Select this when you connect
setup category
items
Letter Box a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a
wide picture with bands on
the upper and lower portions
of the screen.
General Setup
TV Display
16 : 9
On
Angle Mark
Screen Saver
PBC
On
On
16:9
Select this when you connect
a wide-screen TV or a TV
with a wide mode function.
DivX
Default
ENTER
RETURN
Cancel:
Select:
3
Press X/x to select the setup
category and press ENTER.
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4:3 Pan Scan
4:3 Letter Box
16:9
On
By the PBC function, you can
play back VIDEO CDs via the
menu screen.
Off
Turn off the PBC function.
◆DivX
Displays the registration code for the
player. For more information, go to
◆Default
Each function returns to its original factory
settings. Note that all of your settings will
be lost.
b
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be
selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan”
or vice versa.
Audio Setup
The default setting is underlined.
◆ Angle Mark (DVD VIDEO only)
Displays the angle mark when you can change
the viewing angles during playback of DVDs
recorded with multi-angles.
◆Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “Audio DRC.”
On
Off
Display the angle mark.
Hide the angle mark.
Standard
TV Mode
Standard sound.
Makes low sounds clear even
if you turn the volume down.
◆ Screen Saver
The screen saver image appears when you
leave the player in pause or stop mode for
15 minutes. The screen saver will help
prevent your display equipment from
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press N
to turn off the screen saver.
Wide Range Gives you the feeling of
being at a live performance.
On
Activates the screen saver
function.
Off
Deactivates the screen saver
function.
◆ PBC
You can enjoy playing interactive
programmes using the PBC (Playback
Control) function of a VIDEO CD if
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Language Setup
Parental Control
You can limit playback of a DVD that has
the parental control function.
When you operate this setting, use the
remote.
◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the
screen.
◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only)
◆Password (DVD VIDEO only)
Enter or change a password. Set the
password for the parental control function.
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons on the remote.
Switches the language for the disc’s menu.
When you select “Original,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the subtitle language.
When you select “Off,” no subtitle is
displayed.
To change the password
1
Press X/x to select “Password,” and
press ENTER.
◆ Audio (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “Original,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
2
Check “Change” is selected and press
ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
b
If you select a language in “Disc Menu,”
“Subtitle,” or “Audio” that is not recorded on the
disc, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected.
Parental Control
Old Password
New Password
Verify Password
OK
ENTER
Enter password, then press
.
3
Enter your current password in “Old
Password,” your new password in
“New Password” and “Verify
Password,” and press ENTER.
If you make a mistake entering your
password
Press CLEAR, or press C to return one by
one before pressing ENTER in step 3, and
re-enter the password.
If you forget your password
Enter “1369” in “Old Password,” and enter your
new password in “New Password” and “Verify
Password.”
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◆ Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)
Set the limitation level. The lower the
value, the stricter the limitation.
To set the parental control, you need to set
the password first.
To set the parental control (limited
playback)
1
Press X/xto select “Parental Control,”
and press ENTER.
2
Press X/xto select the limitation level,
and press ENTER. The lower the
value, the stricter the limitation.
The display for entering the password
appears.
Parental Control
Password
OK
ENTER
Enter password, then press
.
3
Enter your password, and press
ENTER.
To play a disc for which Parental
Control is set
Insert the disc and press N, the display
for entering your password appears. Enter
your password using the number buttons
on the remote, and press ENTER.
b
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on the player.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to
change the parental control level while playing
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level. If the Resume Play mode is
cancelled, the level returns to the previous
level.
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Sound
Additional Information
There is no sound.
, The player is in pause mode or in slow
play mode.
, The player is in fast forward or fast
reverse mode.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the player, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some
DVDs. The sound volume may improve
if you set “Audio DRC” in “Audio
Setup” to “TV Mode” (page 19).
Power
Operation
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the AC power adaptor is
, Check that the rechargeable battery is
Nothing happens when buttons are
pressed.
,
The HOLD switch is not set in the
The disc does not play.
The rechargeable battery cannot be
, If the disc is turned over, a “No Disc” or
“Cannot play this disc.” message
appears. Insert the disc with the playback
, The disc is not set until it clicks
, The disc that cannot be played is
inserted. Check the region code matches
the player, and that the disc has been
charged.
, You cannot charge the rechargeable
battery when power is turned on. Set the
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise
appears.
, The brightness is set at minimum. Set the
, When “USB” is displayed, press INPUT
(page 6).
, When “USB” is displayed, press INPUT
(page 6).
, Parental Control has been set. Change
the setting (page 20).
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
The black points appear and the red,
blue, green points remain on the LCD.
, This is a structural property of the LCD
and not malfunction.
The player starts and stops playing the
disc automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback
function.
, While playing discs with an auto pause
signal, the player stops playback at the
auto pause signal.
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protection only.)
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
, Repeat Play or Random Play is selected
, The Playlist of the created disc is
automatically played. To play original
titles, press TOP MENU to set
C/c does not work on menu display.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be
able to use C/c on the player for the disc
menu. In this case, use C/c on the
remote.
The remote does not function.
, The battery in the remote is weak.
, There are obstacles between the remote
and the player.
, The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.
Playback may take time to start.
, Playback may take time to start in DVD
(VR mode).
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the player.
, Direct sunlight or strong illumination is
striking the remote sensor.
, When the AUDIO/SUBTITLE/ANGLE
buttons do not work, select and operate it
from the DVD menu.
Playback freezes.
, When the playback layer of a DVD+R
DL/-R DL disc changes, playback may
freeze.
The subtitles disappear.
, When you change playback speed, or
skip scenes during playback, the subtitles
may disappear temporarily.
The MP3, JPEG, or video file cannot be
, The file format does not conform.
, The extension does not conform.
, The file is damaged.
“
” or “ ” appears and the player
does not function according to the
button pressed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be
able to perform certain operations. Refer
to the operating instructions supplied
with the disc.
, The file size is too large.
, When the selected file is not supported,
“Data Error” appears and the file will not
be played.
, Because of the compression technology
used for DivX/MPEG-4 video files,
playback may take time to start.
“Copyright Lock” appears and the
screen turns blue when playing a DVD
(VR mode) disc.
The file or album names are not
displayed correctly.
, Images taken from digital broadcasts,
etc., may contain copy protection signals,
such as complete copy protection signals,
single copy signals, and restriction-free
signals. When images that contain copy
protection signals are played, a blue
screen may appear instead of the images.
It may take a while when looking for
playable images. (For player that cannot
play images that contain a copy
, The player can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed
*
The player does not operate properly or
the power does not turn off.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, set the
OPERATE switch to “OFF” and
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disconnect the adaptor and press ENTER
on the player.
Precautions
Hookup
Road safety
Do not use the monitor unit and
There is no picture or sound on the
headphones while driving, cycling, or
operating any motorized vehicle. Doing so
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
some areas. It can also be potentially
dangerous to play your headsets at high
volume while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
connected equipment.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, Check the setting of a connected TV or
amplifier.
, When “USB” is displayed, press INPUT
(page 6).
USB
On safety
The player does not recognize a USB
Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the player and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
device connected to the player.
, Re-connect the USB device securely
, The USB device is damaged.
On power sources
• If you are not going to use the player for
a long time, be sure to disconnect the
player from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power adaptor, grasp
the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with
wet hands. Doing so may cause shock
hazard.
• Do not connect the AC power adaptor to
a traveler’s electric transformer, which
may generate heat and cause a
malfunction.
On temperature increases
Heat may build up inside the player during
charging or if it is being used for a long
time. This is not a malfunction.
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On placement
On Liquid Crystal Display
• Do not place the player in a confined
space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not cover the ventilation of the player
with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains,
etc. And do not place the player on a soft
surface, such as a rug.
• Do not place the player and adaptors in a
location near heat sources, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
sand, moisture, rain, or mechanical
shock, or in a car with its windows
closed.
• Do not place the player in an inclined
position. It is designed to be operated in
a horizontal position only.
• Keep the player and discs away from
equipment with strong magnet, such as
microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not drop or apply strong shock.
Do not place heavy objects on the player
and accessories.
• Although manufactured with high
precision technology, the LCD may
occasionally display dots of various
colours. That is not a malfunction.
• Do not place or drop any object onto the
LCD surface. Also, do not apply pressure
from hands or elbows.
• Do not damage the LCD surface with a
sharp edged tool.
On rechargeable battery
• Certain countries may regulate disposal
of the battery used to power this product.
Please consult with your local authority.
• Because of the battery’s limited life, its
capacity gradually deteriorates over time
and repeated use. Exchange a new one
when the battery holds about only half
the normal period.
• The battery may not be charged to its
fullest capacity when charged for the first
time, or when it has not been used for a
long time. The capacity recovers after
being charged and discharged several
times.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
very damp room, moisture may condense
on the lenses inside the player. Should
this occur, the player may not operate
properly. In this case, remove the disc
and leave the player for about half an
hour until the moisture evaporates. Wipe
off moisture attached to the LCD surface
with tissue etc. Turn on the power again
later.
• Keep the lens on the player clean and do
not touch it. Touching the lens may
damage the lens and cause the player to
malfunction. Leave the disc lid closed
except when you insert or remove discs.
• Turn off the power before disconnecting
the AC power adaptor, the car battery
adaptor. Failure to do so may cause a
malfunction.
On AC power adaptor and car battery
adaptor
• Use the supplied adaptors for the player,
as other adaptors may cause a
malfunction.
• Do not disassemble or reverse-engineer.
• Do not touch the metal parts, as it may
cause a short and damage the adaptors,
especially if touched by other metal
objects.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening
to a section with very low level inputs or
no audio signals. If you do, the speakers
may be damaged when a peak level section
is played.
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On headphones
Notes About the Discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by
its edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Preventing hearing damage: Avoid using
headphones at high volumes. Hearing
experts advice against continuous, loud,
and extended play. If you experience a
ringing in your ears, reduce the volume
or discontinue use.
• Showing consideration for others: Keep
the volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and still
be considerate to the people around you.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any
type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
• Wipe the LCD surface with the soft dray
cloth lightly. To prevent dirt buildup,
wipe it frequently.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight
or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or
leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight
as the temperature may rise considerably
inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre out.
Do not wipe the LCD surface with a wet
cloth. If water enters, a malfunction may
result.
• If picture/sound is distorted, the lens may
be covered with dust. In this case, use a
commercially-available blower brush for
camera lenses to clean the lens.
Avoid touching the lens directly during
cleaning.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, disc/lens cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc’s label, dry
the label before playing.
• Do not use the following discs:
– A disc that has a non-standard shape
(e.g., card, heart).
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens
cleaners (including wet or spray types).
These may cause the apparatus to
malfunction.
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or
sticker adhesive on it.
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Playable Media
Type
DVD
Disc Logo
Icon
Characteristics
• Commercial DVD
• DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+R DLs in +VR
mode
• DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/
DVD-R DLs in video
mode
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-
R DLs in VR (Video
Recording) mode
CD
• Music CDs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music
CD format
• VIDEO CDs containing
Super VCDs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video
CD format or Super VCD
format
DATA CD/DATA DVD or
USB devices containing
MP3, JPEG, or video files.
DATAdiscor
USB
—
b
• For player that cannot play images that
contain a copy protection only
• Notes about recordable media
Some recordable media cannot be played on
the player due to the recording quality or
physical condition of the media, or the
characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been
correctly finalised. For more information,
refer to the operating instructions for the
recording device. Note that some playback
functions may not work with some
Images in DVD (VR mode) with CPRM*
protection may not be played if they contain a
copy protection signal. “Copyright Lock”
appears.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects
the copyright of images.
DVD+RWs/+Rs/+R DLs, even if they have
been correctly finalised. In this case, view the
disc by normal playback.
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even if the size is within this specified
capacity.)
• The player may not play a combination of two
or more DivX/MPEG-4 video files.
Notes on MP3, JPEG, and video
files
• The player cannot play a DivX/MPEG-4 video
file of size more than 720 (width) × 576
(height)/2 GB.
The player can play the following files:
1
• MP3 files with the extension “.mp3”* .
2
• JPEG files with the extension “.jpg”* .
• The player may not play certain DivX/MPEG-
4 video files that are longer than 3 hours.
• Depending on the DivX/MPEG-4 video file,
normal playback may not be possible. The
picture may be unclear, playback may not
appear smooth, the sound may skip, etc. You
are recommended to create the file at a lower
bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, check the
audio format. (MP3 is recommended for DivX
video files, and MPEG-4 video file should be
AAC LC.) Note, however, the player does not
conform to WMA (Windows Media Audio)
format.
• The player may not playback the high bit rate
video file on the DATA CD smoothly. You are
recommended to playback using DATA DVD.
• The player can recognize up to 299 albums.
The player will not play beyond the 299th
album.
• JPEG image files that conform to the
DCF (Design rule for Camera File
system) image file format.
• DivX video files with the extension
“.avi” or “.divx.”
• MPEG-4 video files (simple profile) with
3
the extension “.mp4”* .
• DATA CDs must be recorded according
to ISO 9660 Level 1, or its extended
format, Joliet.
• DATA DVDs must be recorded
according to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).
1
* Files in mp3PRO format cannot be played.
2
* Files with the extension “.jpe” or “.jpeg” can
play to change the extension “.jpg.”
* Files with copyright protection (Digital Right
3
Management) cannot be played. Files in
MPEG-4 AVC format cannot be played.
• The player can recognize a combined total of
up to 648 files and albums. The player will not
play beyond the 648th file or album.
• Depending on the writing condition of the
media, the total number of files and albums
recognizable may be fewer than 648.
• The player can display a file or album name up
to 14 characters. Special character appears as
z
• To play a complex hierarchy of folders may
take some time. Create albums with no more
than two hierarchies.
• The player plays the file in an album in the
order the media was recorded.
“ .”
*
• The player can display only the currently
playing album name. Any album located on
the upper layer is displayed as “\..\.”
• Playback information of some files may not be
displayed correctly.
b
• The player will play any file in the above table,
even if the file format differs. Playing such
data may generate noise that can result in
speaker damage.
• Some DATA discs created in Packet Write
format cannot be played.
• Some DATA discs created in multiple sessions
may not be playable.
• Some JPEG files cannot be played.
• The player cannot play the JPEG file that is
larger than 3078 (width) x 2048 (height) in
normal mode, or larger than 2000 (width) x
1200 (height) in progressive JPEG. (Some
progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed
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Notes on commercial discs
Specifications
Region code
System
It is the system that is used to protect
copyrights. The region code is shown on
the DVD VIDEO packages according to
the region of sale. DVD VIDEOs labelled
“ALL” or “2” will play on the player.
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Signal format system: PAL (NTSC)
Outputs
VIDEO (video output):
Minijack
Output 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
AUDIO (audio output)
Stereo minijack
ALL
Output 2.0 Vrms/47 kilohms
Recommended load impedance over
47 kilohms
DVD and VIDEO CD playback operations
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since the player plays
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the
disc contents the software producers
designed, some playback features may not
be available. Also, refer to the instructions
supplied with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs.
PHONES (headphones) A/B:
Stereo minijack
USB:
USB jack Type A (For connecting USB
memory)
Liquid Crystal Display
Panel size: 7 inches wide (diagonal)
Driving system: TFT active matrix
Resolution: 480 × 234 (effective pixel rate:
more than 99.99%)
General
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard.
Various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are
marketed by some record companies.
Please be aware that among those discs,
there are some that do not conform to the
CD standard and may not be playable by
this product.
Power requirements:
DC 9.5 V (AC power Adaptor/Car battery
adaptor)
DC 7.4 V (rechargeable battery)
Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback):
7 W (when used with a headphone)
Dimensions (approx.):
200 × 39.5 × 155 mm (width/height/depth)
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 840 g
Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
AC Power Adaptor: 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Car Battery Adaptor: 12 V DC
Supplied accessories
Audio material side of DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two-sided disc product
which mates DVD recorded material on
one side with digital audio material on the
other side.
Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.
However, since the audio material side
does not conform to the Compact Disc
(CD) standard, playback on this product is
not guaranteed.
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Index
Setup 18
Slide Show 16
Numerics
16:9 18
4:3 Letter Box 18
4:3 Pan Scan 18
T
Troubleshooting 22
TV Display 18
A
U
Audio DRC 19
Audio Setup 19
USB 16
V
C
Charging time and playing time 10
D
Disc Menu 20
G
General Setup 18
J
L
Language Setup 20
M
O
P
Parental Control 20
Password 20
R
Region code 29
Remote battery
Repeat Play 13
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