3-283-151-11(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS708H
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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.
NotesAbout the Precautions
Discs
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid
• To keep the disc clean, handle
fall into the cabinet, unplug the
the disc by its edge. Do not touch
player and have it checked by
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.
the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or
qualified personnel before
scratches on the disc may cause
operating it any further.
it to malfunction.
On power sources
• 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.
• 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 cord (mains lead),
grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
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.
On replacement of parts
In the event that this unit is
repaired, repaired parts may be
collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
• 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
prevent heat build-up in the
temperature may rise
On placement
• Place the player in a location
with adequate ventilation to
player.
considerably inside the car.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
• Do not place the player on a soft
• After playing, store the disc in its
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
surface such as a rug.
case.
• Do not place the player in a
• Clean the disc with a cleaning
location near heat sources, or in a
cloth. Wipe the disc from the
place subject to direct sunlight,
centre out.
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Do not install this player in a
confined space, such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
• Install the player so that the AC
power cord (mains lead) can be
unplugged from the wall socket
immediately in the event of
television screen. Plasma display
panel televisions and projection
televisions are susceptible to this.
• Do not use solvents such as
trouble.
benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc’s
label, dry the label before
playing.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your player,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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 turned on for about half an
hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• When you move the player, take
out any discs. If you don’t, the
disc may be damaged.
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Table of Contents
Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About the CONTROL FOR HDMI functions for ‘BRAVIA Sync’
Step 5: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 6: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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About DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 56
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Parental Control Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
About This Manual
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls
on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for commercial DVDs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+Rs DL (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL (VR mode, video mode).
• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:
Icons
Meaning
Functions available for commercial DVDs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs
DL in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL in video mode
Functions available for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL in VR (Video
Recording) mode
Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
in video CD format or Super VCD format)
Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format
Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing
MP3*1 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX*2*3 video files)
Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs
DL/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL containing MP3*1 audio tracks, JPEG image
files, and DivX*2*3 video files)
*1 MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data.
®
*2 DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.
*3 DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
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Example of discs that the player
cannot play
This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than
those recorded in the formats listed on this
page.
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras.
Format of discs
Commercial DVD
• DVD Audio discs.
DVD-RW/-R
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3
audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX
video files.
DVD+RW/+R/
+R DL
• BDs.
• HD DVDs.
• Discs recorded with an AVCHD-
compatible DVD video camera.
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
VIDEO CD/
Music CD
• A commercial DVD with a different region
code.
CD-RW/-R
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,”
and “CD” logos are trademarks.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play
commercial DVDs (playback only) labelled
with identical region codes. This system is
used to protect copyrights.
Note about CDs/DVDs
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX video files of format conforming to
ISO 9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended
format, Joliet
ALL
Commercial DVDs labelled
play on this player.
will also
If you try to play any other commercial DVD,
the message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the commercial DVD, there
may be no region code indication, even
though playing the commercial DVD is
prohibited by area restrictions.
– KODAK Picture CD format
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL recorded
in the following formats:
DVP–XXXX
X
Region code
00V 00Hz
NO.
00W
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX video files of format conforming to
UDF (Universal Disk Format).
0-000-000-00
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Notes
Copyrights
• NotesaboutDVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RsDL,
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL,
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to
the recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device
and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL,
even if they have been correctly finalized. In this
case, view the disc by normal playback. Also
some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet
Write format cannot be played.
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
• Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, 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.
• For player that cannot play images that
contain a copy protection only
Images in DVD-VR mode with CPRM*
protection may not be played if they contain a
copy protection signal, “Copyright lock” appears
on the screen.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects the
copyright of images.
• Note on 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.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this 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 or VIDEO CDs.
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Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
HDMI
D
* This DVD player incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
E HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia
“HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.”
Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is
correctly connected to a HDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
compliant device with HDMI or DVI
(Digital Visual Interface) input.
Rear panel
A HDMI OUT (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface out) jack (15)
F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
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Front panel display
When playing back a DVD
Playing status
Lights up during
Lights up when you can change the angle (25)
Current scene or playing time (27)
Playing status
Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (32)
When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio/DivX video), DATA DVD (MP3 audio/DivX
video), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
Playing status
Playing time (27)
Lights up during
* When playing DivX video files, the current track is not displayed.
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Remote
m/M (scan/slow) buttons
J
L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons
M
N
(audio) button (43)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
R PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
The H button has a tactile dot.*
wj
(angle) button (25)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player.
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
H
/
(replay/step/advance/
step) buttons (25, 40)
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Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
, Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only)
m
Control Menu display off
Control Menu display
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
2
Currently playing chapter number*
1
Currently playing title number*
1
Total number of titles*
Playback status
(N Playback,
X Pause,
2
Total number of chapters*
x Stop, etc.)
Control Menu items
Type of disc
being played*
3
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
DVD VIDEO
(
1 8 3 4
4
Playing time*
Current setting
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Selected item
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
Options
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
PROGRAM
ENTER
DISPLAY
Quit:
Operation message
1
*
Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs,
album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.
Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs,
MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file
number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX
video file number for DATA CDs/DATA
DVDs.
2
*
3
4
*
*
Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”
Displays the date for JPEG files.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
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List of Control Menu items
SETUP
QUICK Setup
Item
Item Name, Function
Use Quick Setup to choose the
desired language of the on-screen
display, the aspect ratio of the TV,
and the audio output signal.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup
setting, you can adjust various other
settings.
TITLE/SCENE/TRACK
Selects the title, scene, or track to be
played.
CHAPTER/INDEX
Selects the chapter or index to be
played.
RESET
TRACK
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to
the default setting.
Selects the track to be played.
TIME/TEXT
ALBUM
Checks the elapsed time and the
remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and
music searching.
Selects the album that contains MP3
audio track and JPEG image file to
be played.
FILE
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST
Selects the JPEG image file to be
played.
Selects the type of titles (DVD-VR
mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL
one, or an edited PLAY LIST.
ALBUM
Selects the album that contains DivX
video file to be played.
PROGRAM
Selects the title, chapter, or track to
play in the order you want.
FILE
Selects the DivX video file to be
played.
SHUFFLE
Plays the title, chapter, or track in
random order.
DATE
Displays the date the picture was
taken by a digital camera.
REPEAT
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all
tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one
title/chapter/track/album/file
repeatedly.
INTERVAL
Specifies the duration for which the
slides are displayed on the screen.
A-B REPEAT
Specifies the parts you want to play
repeatedly.
EFFECT
Selects the effects to be used for
changing slides during a slide show.
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE
Adjusts the video signal from the
player. You can select the picture
quality that best suits the programme
you are watching.
MODE (MP3, JPEG)
Selects the data type; MP3 audio
track (AUDIO), JPEG image file
(IMAGE), or both (AUTO) to be
played when playing a DATA CD or
DATA DVD.
SHARPNESS
Exaggerates the outline of the image
to produce a sharper picture.
z Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
when you select any item
AV SYNC
Adjust the delay between the picture
and sound.
t
except “OFF” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,”
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS”
only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator
lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST”
(default setting). The “CUSTOM PICTURE
MODE” indicator lights up in green when any
setting other than “STANDARD” is selected. The
“AV SYNC” indicator lights up in green when set
to more than 0 ms.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Set to prohibit playback on this
player.
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Guide to the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ Display
You can control the player by selecting the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote or TV’s
option menu.
‘BRAVIA Sync’ display
The ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display will show different items depending on the disc type.
Example: ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display when playing a DVD VIDEO.
Select an item using C/X/x/c and then press
To turn off the display
Press RETURN or SYNC MENU button on
the TV’s remote.
ENTER.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Displays MENU and TOP MENU.
z Hint
You can also control these functions on the player’s
remote.
◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode
Displays ., >, and chapter number.
◆ When playing a CD, VIDEO CD, or Super
VCD (without PBC)
Displays ., >, and track number.
Notes
• The items in the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display have the
same functions as the player’s remote buttons
• You can only use this function if your TV
supports the ‘BRAVIA Sync’.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
Displays ., >, and scene number.
When the disc’s menu appears, you can select
an item by pressing X/x.
• For more details of ‘BRAVIA Sync’, please refer
to the operation instructions supplied with the TV.
◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD
Displays MENU and PICTURE NAVI.
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Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/Video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
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Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier
(receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through D, according to the input
jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component.
In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or
monitor, you must use pattern C. Select pattern B when connecting to a TV, projector, or audio
component equipped with HDMI input.
(yellow)
INPUT
VIDEO
A
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
L
AUDIO
R
TV, projector, or
audio component
(yellow)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
CD/DVD player
to HDMI OUT
to LINE
(RGB)-TV
SCART cord
(not supplied)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
HDMI cord
(not supplied)
B
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
HDMI IN
TV, projector, or
audio component
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
(green)
PB/CB
PR/CR
(blue)
(red)
INPUT
Component video
cord (not supplied)
TV, projector, or
audio component
D
C
TV
: Signal flow
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To connect to a TV with DVI input
Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not
supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any
audio signals, so you have to use another
audio connection in addition to this
cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI
jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI
jacks on PC displays).
Note
When connecting to a progressive TV, it is
recommended that you use only pattern C. If you
connect to your TV using both C and D, a special
control signal transmitted via the SCART cable
may cause the signal to be switched to the SCART
jack.
A Video input jack
You will enjoy standard quality images.
C Component video input jacks
B HDMI/DVI input jack
(Y, PB/CB, P
R
/C
R
)
Use a certified Sony HDMI cord to enjoy
high quality digital picture and sound through
the HDMI OUT jack.
You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction
and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p
format signals, use this connection and set
“PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT
ONLY)” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “ON”
(page 58) to output progressive signals.
When connecting to a Sony TV that is
compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI
When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack
Follow the steps below. Improper handling
may damage the HDMI OUT jack and
the connector.
D SCART input jack
Be sure to make the connections firmly to
avoid hum and noise. When you connect
using the SCART cord, check that the TV
conforms to S video or RGB signals. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the
TV to be connected. Also, when you set
“LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB
(COMPONENT OFF)” under “SCREEN
SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 58), use
a SCART cord that conforms to each signal.
1 Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on
the back of the player and the HDMI
connector by checking their shapes.
Make sure the connector is not upside
down or tilted.
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen
TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit
your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio,
Not straight
Connector is upside
down
2 InserttheHDMIconnectorstraight into
the HDMI OUT jack.
Notes
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord
between the player and your TV at the same time.
• Do not use connections B and D at the same
time.
Do not bend or apply force to the HDMI
connector.
• Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and
the player. If you pass the player signals via the
VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the
TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video
input jack, connect the player to this jack.
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To prepare for the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ features
Set “CONTROL FOR HDMI” to “ON” in
TV setting, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the TV.
VCR
CD/DVD player
TV
Connect
directly
Note
Depending on the connected component, the
CONTROL FOR HDMI function may not work.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
component.
• When you connect the player to your TV via the
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the
player automatically when you start playback. In
this case, press t (TV/video) on the remote to
return the input to the TV.
• If you set “LINE” in SCREEN SETUP to “RGB
outputs no component video signals.
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when
moving the player.
• Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet
wall, if you place the player on the cabinet with
the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the
HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cord.
• When connecting or disconnecting, do not screw
in or rotate the HDMI connector.
When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC
colour system, the player outputs the video
signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC
colour system and the picture may not
appear on the PAL colour system
televisions. In this case, open the tray and
remove the disc.
About the CONTROL FOR HDMI
functions for ‘BRAVIA Sync’
(for HDMI connections only)
By connecting to Sony components that are
compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI
function with an HDMI cord (not supplied),
you can enjoy the following features:
• One-Touch Play (page 24)
• System-Power Off
When you turn the TV off by using the [/1
button on the TV’s remote, the components
compatible with CONTROL FOR HDMI
function turn off automatically.
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Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords
Select one of the following patterns A or B according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen
to sound.
INPUT
(yellow)*
(red)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
A
VIDEO
(white)
(white)
(red)
L
AUDIO
(yellow)*
R
TV, projector, or
audio component
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
CD/DVD player
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT
or
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
HDMI cord (not supplied)
to coaxial/HDMI
digital input
B
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
[Speakers]
Rear (R)
Front (R)
Front (L)
Centre
Audio component
with a decoder
Subwoofer
: Signal flow
z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
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A Audio L/R input jacks
Notes
• After you have completed the connection, be sure
to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY
DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup
(page 22). If your audio component has an MPEG
audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG”
a loud noise will come from your speakers.
• When you connect an audio component that
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
• The TVS effects of this player cannot be used
with this connection.
• When you connect the player to an audio
component using an HDMI cord, you will need to
do one of the following:
This connection will use your TV’s or audio
component’s two speakers for sound.
B Digital audio input jack
1
If your audio component has a Dolby*
2
Digital, DTS* , or MPEG audio decoder and
a digital input jack, use this connection. You
can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS
(5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround
effect.
If you connect to a Sony audio component
that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR
HDMI function, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the audio
component.
– Connect the audio component to the TV with the
HDMI cord.
*1
– Connect the player to the TV with a video cord
other than HDMI cord (component video cord or
audio/video cord).
• When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack,
carefully align the HDMI connector with the jack.
Do not bend and apply force to the HDMI cord.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #:
5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are
registered trademarks and the DTS logos and
Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-
2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
*2
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Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead
Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.
Step 5: Preparing the Remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on the player.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
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Controlling Your TV with the
Supplied Remote
Controlling other TVs with the
remote
You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of your Sony TV with the
supplied remote.
You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
appropriate manufacturer’s code.
TV
1 While holding down TV [/1, press the
number buttons to select your TV’s
manufacturer’s code (see the table
below).
Number
2 +/–
buttons
t
2 Release TV [/1.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the
one that works with your TV.
Manufacturer Code number
Sony
01 (default)
You can control your TV using the buttons
below.
Aiwa
01 (default)
Grundig
Hitachi
JVC
11
By pressing
You can
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TV [/1
Turn the TV on or off
33
2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of the TV
LG
06
t (TV/video) Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other
Loewe
Panasonic
Philips
Samsung
Sanyo
06
17, 49
06, 08
06, 71
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input sources
Note
Depending on the connected unit, you may not be
able to control your TV using all or some of the
buttons on the supplied remote.
Sharp
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Thomson
Toshiba
43
38
Notes
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number you have set may be reset to the
default setting. Set the appropriate code number
again.
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be
able to control your TV using all or some of the
buttons on the supplied remote.
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Step 6: Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..
ENTER
The player displays the menu and
subtitles in the selected language.
1
2
3
Turn on the TV.
Press [/1.
6
7
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected
appears.
Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
16:9
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP”
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control
4:3 PAN SCAN
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY): OFF
MODE (PROGRESSIVE):
4:3 OUTPUT:
AUTO
FULL
4
5
Press ENTER without inserting a
disc.
Press X/xto select the setting that
matches your TV type.
The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
• 16:9 (page 57)
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
DANSK
SVENSKA
Press X/x to select a language.
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If you connected an audio component
using either digital coaxial cord/HDMI
cord, select “YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT.”
8
9
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of video signal output from the LINE
(RGB)-TV jack appears.
12Press X/x to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you wish to
send to your audio component.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONE
MODE (PROGRESSIVE):
4:3 OUTPUT:
16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
RGB (COMPONENT OFF)
If your audio component has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “DOLBY
DIGITAL.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
STANDARD
DOLBY SURROUND
ON
Press X/x to select the type of
signal you want to output from the
LINE (RGB)-TV jack.
D-PCM
D-PCM
DOLBY DIGITAL
48kHz/16bit
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
◆ Video signals
◆ S video signals
• S VIDEO (page 58)
13Press ENTER.
“DTS” is selected.
◆ RGB signals
• RGB (COMPONENT OFF) (page 58)
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
STANDARD
DOLBY SURROUND
10Press ENTER.
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
ON
D-PCM
PCM
OFF
OFF
ON
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of jack used to connect your audio
component such as an amplifier
(receiver) appears.
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
Is this player connected to an amplifier
(receiver)? Select the type of jack you
are using.
14Press X/x to select whether or
not you wish to send a DTS signal
to your audio component.
YES
LINE OUTPUT L/R(AUDIO)
DIGITAL OUTPUT
If your audio component has a DTS
decoder, select “ON.” Otherwise, select
“OFF.”
NO
11Press X/x to select the type of
jack (if any) you are using to
connect to an audio component,
then press ENTER.
15Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished and connections
are complete.
If your audio component has an MPEG
audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG”
If you did not connect an audio
component, select “NO,” then go to step
15.
If you connected an audio component
using just an audio cord, select “YES:
LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO),” then go
to step 15.
Note
the selection for “TV TYPE” is skipped.
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4
5
Press Zon the player, and place a
disc on the disc tray.
Playback
Playing Discs
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your disc.
Playback side facing down
Press H.
The disc tray closes. The player starts
playback (continuous play). Adjust the
volume on the TV or the audio
component.
H
D
MI
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen. For DVD
Number
buttons
TIME/TEXT
MENU
To turn off the player
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.
CLEAR
TOP MENU
ENTER
DISPLAY
One-Touch Play (for HDMI connections
only)
RETURN
(replay)
(advance)
With one touch of the H button on the
remote, the player and your TV automatically
turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the
player. Playback starts automatically.
The TV’s input will also switch to the player
automatically, in the following cases:
– You press H, TOP MENU, MENU, or
DISPLAY buttons on the remote.
ZOOM
SLOW PLAY
FAST PLAY
1
2
Turn on your TV.
Note that these buttons are not effective
when you play audio CD or MP3 audio
track in “AUDIO (MP3)” mode.
Press [/1.
– If a disc with auto play function is loaded.
The player turns on.
z Hint
3
Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
You can have the player turn off automatically
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than
30 minutes. To turn this function on or off, set
“AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to
◆ When using an audio component
Turn on the audio component and select
the appropriate channel so that you can
hear sound from the player.
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Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a
DVD VIDEO
• DTS audio signals are output only through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI
OUT jack.
• When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS
sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 61).
To
Operation
Briefly fast forward
the current scene*2
Press
(advance) during
playback
Magnify the image*3 Press ZOOM
repeatedly. Press
CLEAR to cancel.
• If you connect the player to audio
equipment without a DTS decoder, do not
set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 61). A loud noise may come out from
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
1
*
All DVDs except for DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs DL and DivX video files.
DVDs and DivX video files only.
Video and JPEG pictures only (except
BACKGROUND pictures). You can move the
enlarged picture using C/X/x/c. Depending
upon the contents of the disc, the zoom function
may be cancelled automatically when the
picture is moved.
2
3
*
*
Note
Discs created on DVD recorders must be correctly
finalized before they can be played. For more
information about finalizing, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the DVD recorder.
Note
You may not be able to use the Replay or Advance
function with some scenes.
Additional operations
Playing quickly or slowly with
sound
To check the position of the buttons below,
see the illustration on page 24.
You can listen to dialogue or sound while
playing the current scene quickly or slowly.
To
Operation
Press x
Stop
Pause
During playback, press FAST PLAY or
SLOW PLAY.
Press X
The speed changes when you press either
FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY.
Resume play after
pause
Press X or H
Go to the next chapter, Press >
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
To return to normal playback
Press H.
Go back to the
Press .
Notes
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
• You can only use this function with DVDs,
VIDEO CDs, or Super VCDs only.
• “Operation not possible” will appear when
maximum or minimum speed is reached.
• During Fast Play or Slow Play mode, you cannot
for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs.
• Fast Play and Slow Play functions do not work
when playing DTS sound tracks.
• You cannot use Fast Play or Slow Play function
when playing a still picture in DVD-VR mode.
Stop play and remove Press Z
the disc
Change the angle
Press
during playback.
Press (angle)
(angle)
repeatedly to select an
angle number.
Display the subtitle
Press
during playback.
Press (subtitle)
(subtitle)
repeatedly to select a
subtitle language.
Replay the previous
scene*1
Press
during playback
(replay)
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Notes
Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)
• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this
You can lock the disc tray to prevent children
from opening it.
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
– you change the play mode.
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the
remote.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
• For DVD-VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and
DATA DVDs, the player remembers the resume
playback point for the current disc.
The resume point is cleared when:
– you opened the disc tray.
The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears
on the front panel display. The Z button on
the player or the remote does not work while
the Child Lock is set.
– you disconnect the mains lead.
– the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/
DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks/JPEG
image files only).
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
and Programme Play.
• This function may not work with some discs.
• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” is set to “ON” and you playback a
recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may
playback other recorded discs from the same
resume point.
To unlock the disc tray
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.
Note
Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the
locked.
Resuming Playback From the
Point Where You Stopped the
Disc (Multi-disc Resume)
Using the DVD’s Menu
A DVD VIDEO is divided into long sections
of a picture or a music feature called “titles.”
Press TOP MENU to select a title you want
when you play a DVD VIDEO which
contains several titles.
Press MENU to select items such as language
for the sound and subtitles when you play a
DVD VIDEO that allows you to do so.
The player stores the point where you stopped
the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes
playback the next time you insert the same
disc. If you store a resume playback point for
the 7th disc, the resume playback point for the
first disc is deleted.
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “ PLAY
LIST” in DVD-VR mode
1
While playing a disc, press x to
stop playback.
“RESUME” appears on the front panel
display.
Some DVD-VR (Video Recording) mode
have two types of titles for playback:
originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and
titles that can be created on recordable DVD
players for editing (PLAY LIST). You can
select the type of title to be played.
2
Press H.
The player starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in step 1.
1
2
Press DISPLAY when the player is
in stop mode.
z Hint
To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
(ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST), thenpress
ENTER.
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The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY
LIST” appear.
Checking the Playing Time and
Remaining Time
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD-VR
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PLAY LIST
PLAY LIST
ORIGINAL
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text,
track name, ID3 tag information (MP3
audio), or file name (DivX video) recorded on
the disc.
3
4
Press X/x to select a setting.
1
Press TIME/TEXT during playback.
• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created
from “ORIGINAL” for editing.
• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally
recorded.
The following display appears.
T
1:01:57
Press ENTER.
Time
information
Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC
Functions (PBC Playback)
2
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to
change the time information.
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the
menu on the TV screen.
The available time information depends
upon the type of disc you are playing.
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with
PBC functions, the menu for your selection
appears.
Select an item using the number buttons, and
press ENTER. Then, follow the instructions
in the menu for interactive operations (press
H when “Press SELECT” appears).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc, as the operating procedure may differ
depending on the VIDEO CD.
Checking the play information of
the disc
To check the DVD/CD text
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to display text
recorded on the DVD/CD.
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the
text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO
TEXT” appears.
To return to the menu
Press O RETURN.
To check DATA CD/DATA DVD album
name, etc.
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3
audio tracks or DivX video files on a DATA
CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name
of the album/track/file, and the audio bit rate
(the amount of data per second of the current
audio track) on your TV screen.
z Hint
To play without using PBC, press ./> or the
number buttons while the player is stopped to select
a track, then press H or ENTER.
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and
the player starts continuous play. You cannot play
still pictures such as a menu.
To return to PBC playback, press x twice then
press H.
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When playing a DVD
Bit rate*
Playing time of the current
title
T
17:30 128k
Remaining time of the
current title
JAZZ
RIVER SIDE
Playing time of the current
chapter
Album name
Track/file name
If an MP3 audio track has an ID3 tag, the
player will display the album name/track title
from the ID3 tag information.
ID3 tag information for MP3 audio track is
displayed when the tracks have ID3 version 1
or ID3 version 2. If there are ID3 version 1
and version 2 tags, ID3 version 2 tag
information has priority.
Remaining time of the
current chapter
Note that this player supports ID3 versions
1.0/1.1 and 2.2/2.3.
Text
Bit rate*
T
17:30 128k
Current title and chapter
number
(returns to top automatically)
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or
DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
JAZZ CONCERT 2008
RIVER SIDE SPOT OF THE WORLD
,
Playing time and number of the
current track
ID3 album name
ID3 track title
* Appears when:
– playing an MP3 audio track on a DATA CD/
DATA DVD.
Track name or ID3 track title
Current album and track number
(returns to top automatically)
– playing a DivX video file that contains MP3
audio on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.
Checking the information on the
front panel display
When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or
DATA DVD (DivX video)
,
Playing time of the current file
You can view the time information and text
displayed on the TV screen also on the front
panel display. The information on the front
panel display changes as follows when you
change the time information on your TV
screen.
The current file name
The current album and file number
(returns to top automatically)
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When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions) or CD
Various Play Mode
Functions (Programme Play,
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat
Play)
,
Playing time and number of the
current track
Remaining time of the current track
Playing time of the disc
Remaining time of the disc
Text
You can set the following play modes:
• Programme Play (page 29)
• Shuffle Play (page 31)
• Repeat Play (page 31)
Note
z Hints
• When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions, the track number, and the index number
are displayed after the text.
The play mode is cancelled when:
– you eject the disc tray.
– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
the scene number, or the playing time are
displayed.
• Long text that does not fit in a single line will
scroll across the front panel display.
• You can also check the time information and text
Creating your own programme
(Programme Play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create
your own programme. You can programme
up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.
Notes
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
DVD/CD text or track name may not be
displayed.
• The player can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks and DivX video
files may not be displayed correctly.
• If you play a disc containing JPEG image files
only, “BGM” appears when “MODE (MP3,
JPEG)” is set to “AUTO” or “AUTO (BGM),”
and “JPEG” appears when “MODE (MP3,
JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” in the front
panel display.
1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
DVD VIDEO
(
1 8 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
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3 Press X/x to select “ SET t,” then
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
press ENTER.
T
–
– –
1. TITLE 0 2 0 3
“TRACK” is displayed when you play
a VIDEO CD or CD.
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
01
02
03
04
05
PROGRAM
T
ALL CLEAR
– –
1. TITLE
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
Selected title and chapter
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
Titles or tracks
recorded on a disc
Selected track
4 Press c.
The cursor moves to the title or track row
“T” (in this case, “01”).
0:15:30
T
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
– –
0 2
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
PROGRAM
T
C
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
ALL
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
01
02
03
04
05
06
Total time of the programmed tracks
6 To programme other titles, chapters,
or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.
Chapters recorded on a disc
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
5 Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to programme.
7 Press H to start Programme Play.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
Programme Play begins.
When the programme ends, you can
restart the same programme again by
pressing H.
PROGRAM
T
C
To return to normal play
ALL CLEAR
– –
– –
ALL
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To
play the same programme again, select “ON”
in step 3 and press ENTER.
1. TITLE
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
01
02
03
04
05
To change or cancel a programme
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your
Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,”
then press ENTER.
2
Select the programme number of the title,
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using X/x and press c. If you
want to delete the title, chapter, or track
from the programme, press CLEAR.
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3
Follow step 5 for new programming. To
cancel a programme, select “--” under
“T,” then press ENTER.
◆ When Programme Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Programme Play.
4 Press ENTER.
To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or
tracks in the programmed order
Shuffle Play starts.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
2
3
Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”
Press ENTER.
z Hints
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option,
press H. Shuffle Play starts.
• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in
random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
z Hint
You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Programme Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play
Note
Notes
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
• When you programme tracks on a Super VCD, the
total playing time is not displayed.
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a
disc, or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Programme Play modes.
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
2 Press X/x to select
(REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for “REPEAT” appear.
(SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
)
)
(
1 2 2 7
DVD VIDEO
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
(
1 8 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
OFF
TITLE
CHAPTER
OFF
OFF
DISC
TITLE
CHAPTER
3 Press X/x to select the item to be
3 Press X/x to select the item to be
repeated.
shuffled.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• DISC: repeats all of the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
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◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode
• DISC: repeats all the titles of the
selected type.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
2 Press X/x to select
(A-B
REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
DVD VIDEO
(
1 8 3 4
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
OFF
SET
OFF
◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD
• DISC: repeats all of the albums.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only):
repeats the current track.
3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then
press ENTER.
• FILE (DivX video files only): repeats
the current file.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.
A 18 - 1:32:30
B
◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play
is activated
• ON: repeats Programme Play or Shuffle
Play.
4 Press ENTER.
4 During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
A 18 - 1:32:30 B 18 - 1:33:05
z Hint
You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped.
After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H.
Repeat Play starts.
5 When you reach the ending point
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
Notes
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
• When repeating a DATA CD/DATA DVD which
contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files,
and their playing times are not the same, the sound
will not match the image.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
• When “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE
Notes
Repeating a specific portion
(A-B Repeat Play)
• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play
are cancelled.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple
titles.
• You may not set A-B Repeat Play for contents in
DVD-VR mode that contains still pictures.
You can play a specific portion of a title,
chapter, or track repeatedly. (This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics,
etc.)
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
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• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
• CINEMA 2: white colours become
brighter and black colours become
richer, and the colour contrast is
increased.
Adjusting the Playback
Picture(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)
• MEMORY: adjusts the picture in
greater detail.
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD,
VIDEO CD, DATA CD/DATA DVD in
JPEG format, or DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing DivX video files from the player
to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose
the setting that best suits the programme you
are watching. When you select “MEMORY,”
you can make further adjustments to each
element of the picture (colour, brightness,
etc.).
4
Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
z Hint
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
Adjusting the picture items in
“MEMORY”
1
2
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
You can adjust each element of the picture
individually.
• PICTURE: changes the contrast
• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall
brightness
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE), then
• COLOR: makes the colours deeper or
lighter
• HUE: changes the colour balance
press ENTER.
The options for “CUSTOM PICTURE
MODE” appear.
1 In step 3 of “ Adjusting the Playback
Picture,” select“MEMORY” and press
ENTER.
STANDARD
STANDARD
DVD VIDEO
DYNAMIC 1
DYNAMIC 2
CINEMA 1
CINEMA 2
MEMORY
The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.
PICTURE
0
3
Press X/x to select the setting you
want.
2 Press C/c to adjust the picture
contrast.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard
picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the colour
intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and colour intensity.
To go to the next or previous picture item
without saving the current setting, press
X/x.
3 Press ENTER.
The adjustment is saved, and
“BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar
appears.
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4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust
“BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and
“ HUE.”
Sharpening the Picture
(SHARPNESS)
To turn off the display
Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.
Notes
You can enhance the outlines of images to
produce a sharper picture.
• This function does not work when “PhotoTV HD”
• This function does not work if your TV supports
“THEATRE” mode and it is set to “ON,” and
“CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “ON.” For
more details, refer to the operation instructions
supplied with the TV.
1
2
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
(SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.
OFF
OFF
1
DVD VIDEO
2
3
4
Press X/x to select a level.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
To cancel the “ SHARPNESS” setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.
Notes
• This function does not work when “PhotoTV HD”
• This function does not work if your TV supports
“THEATRE” mode and it is set to “ON,” and
“CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “ON.” For
more details, refer to the operation instructions
supplied with the TV.
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To reset the “ AV SYNC” setting
Press CLEAR in step 4.
Adjusting the Delay
Between the Picture and
Sound (AV SYNC)
Notes
• This function is not effective if you use the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, and set
“DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “DTS” in
AUDIO SETUP to “DOLBY DIGITAL,”
• This function is not effective if you connect a
Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant device via the
HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL,”
“MPEG” or “DTS” in AUDIO SETUP to
“DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “ON”
When the sound does not match the pictures
on the screen, you can adjust the delay
between the picture and sound.
• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function
works only for DivX video files.
1
2
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
(AV SYNC), then press ENTER.
The following display appears.
DVD VIDEO
0 ms
SET
3
Press x to select “ SET c” , then
press ENTER.
The “AV SYNC” adjustment bar
appears.
AV SYNC
0ms
4
5
Press c repeatedly to adjust the
delay.
Each time you press C/c, the delay is
adjusted by 10 milliseconds.
Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
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The display for registering a new
password appears.
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL
PARENTAL CONTROL)
Enter a new 4-digit password,
ENTER
then press
.
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 be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Parental
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
5 Enterorre-enteryour4-digitpassword
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
Custom Parental Control
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu.
You can set the same Custom Parental
Control password for up to 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is
cancelled.
To turn off the Custom Parental Control
function
1 Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
1
2
3
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental
Control.”
2 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press
ENTER.
The Control Menu appears.
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
3 Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
To play a disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
1
Insert the disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
DVD VIDEO
(
1 8 3 4
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
ON
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
PLAYER
PASSWORD
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
ENTER
and press
.
4 Press X/x to select “ ON t,” then
press ENTER.
◆ If you have not entered a password
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2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
4 Enter or re-enteryour4-digitpassword
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
z Hint
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit
number “199703” using the number buttons when
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display
asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password.
5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”
then press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
6 Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
Parental Control (limited
playback)
The area is selected.
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. The
“PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows
you to set a playback limitation level.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select
and enter a standard code in the table on
page 70 using the number buttons.
7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then
press ENTER.
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
The Control Menu appears.
8 Select the level you want using X/x,
then press ENTER.
2 Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
DVD VIDEO
To turn off the Parental Control function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.
(
1 8 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
To play a disc for which Parental Control is
set
OFF
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
1
Insert the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password
appears.
3 Press X/x to select “ PLAYER t,”
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
then press ENTER.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
z Hint
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited
playback).” When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask
you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter
a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
player and press H. When the display for entering
your password appears, enter your new password.
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
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Notes
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this 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.
Changing the password
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD
t,” then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
4 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
6 To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
If you make a mistake entering your
password
Press C before you press ENTER and input
the correct number.
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Playback direction
×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M
Searching for a Scene
3M(DVD/VIDEO CD/DATA CD*/DATA DVD*
only)
×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)
Searching for a
Particular Point on a
Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Freeze Frame)
Opposite direction
×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m
3m (DVD/VIDEO CD/DATA CD*/DATA
DVD* only)
×2b (DVD VIDEO only)
You can quickly locate a particular point on a
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
* DivX video only
The “×2B”/ “×2b” playback speed is about
twice the normal speed.
The “3M”/“3m” playback speed is faster
than “2M”/“2m” and the “2M”/“2m”
playback speed is faster than “1M”/
“1m.”
(step)
(step)
Watching frame by frame
(Slow-motion Play)
Notes
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do
some of the operations described.
• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, you can search for
a particular point only on an MP3 audio track or
DivX video file.
Press
m or M
when the player is
in pause mode. To return to normal speed,
press H.
Each time you press
m or M
Locating a point quickly by
playing a disc in fast forward or
fast reverse (Scan)
during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed
changes. Two speeds are available. With each
press the indication changes as follows:
Playback direction
2
y 1
Press
m or M
while playing a
disc. When you find the point you want, press
H to return to normal speed. Each time you
Opposite direction (DVD only)
2
y 1
press
m or M
during scan, the
scan speed changes. With each press the
indication changes as shown below. Actual
speeds may differ between discs.
The “2 y”/“2
than “1 y”/“1
” playback speed is slower
.”
Note
For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function works
only for DivX video files.
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Playing one frame at a time
(Freeze Frame)
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Scene,
etc.
When the player is in the pause mode, press
(step) to go to the next frame. Press
(step) to go to the preceding frame
(DVD only). To return to normal playback,
press H.
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/
DATA DVD by track, index, file, or scene.
As titles and tracks are assigned unique
numbers on the disc, you can select the
desired one by entering its number. You can
also search for a scene using the time code.
Notes
• You cannot search for a still picture in DVD-VR
mode.
• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function
works only for DivX video files.
Number
buttons
CLEAR
ENTER
DISPLAY
1
2
Press DISPLAY (When playing a
DATA CD or DATA DVD with JPEG
image files, press twice).
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select the search
method.
◆ When playing a DVD
TITLE
CHAPTER
TIME/TEXT
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a
starting point by inputting the time code.
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◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super
VCD without PBC Playback
4
5
Press the number buttons to select
the title, chapter, track, index,
scene, etc., number you want to
search.
TRACK
INDEX
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super
VCD with PBC Playback
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
SCENE
◆ When playing a CD
TRACK
Press ENTER.
◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD
ALBUM
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
TRACK (MP3 audio tracks
only)
To search for a scene using the time code
(DVD and DivX video files only)
FILE (JPEG image files only)
◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video
files)/DATA DVD (DivX video files)
1
In step 2, select
Playing time of the current title or file is
selected.
TIME/TEXT.
ALBUM
FILE
Then, press ENTER.
2
Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
TIME/TEXT
Example: when you select
CHAPTER
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes,
scenes, albums, or files.
z Hints
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you
can search for a chapter (DVD), track (CD/DATA
CD/DATA DVD), or file (DATA CD (DivX
video)/DATA DVD (DivX video)) by pressing
the number buttons and ENTER.
(
(
)
)
DVD VIDEO
1 2 2 7
1 8 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
Selected row
3
Press ENTER.
Notes
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”
• The title, chapter, or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW/
DVD+R/DVD+R DL using the time code.
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
DVD VIDEO
3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
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Searching by Scene
(PICTURE NAVIGATION)
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and find the desired scene quickly.
4
PressC/X/x/ctoselectachapter,
title, or track, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
PICTURE
NAVI
ENTER
To return to normal play during setting
Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.
DISPLAY
RETURN
z Hint
If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, V
is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
To display the additional chapters, titles, or tracks,
select the bottom scenes and press x. To return to
the previous scene, select the top scenes and press
X.
1
2
Press PICTURE NAVI during
playback.
The following display appears.
Note
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
some items.
ENTER
CHAPTER VIEWER
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select an item.
• CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO
only): displays the first scene of each
chapter.
• TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only):
displays the first scene of each title.
• TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD/
Super VCD only): displays the first
scene of each track.
3
Press ENTER.
The first scene of each chapter, title, or
track appears as follows.
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When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. See “Language
Code List” on page 70 to see which
language the code represents. When the
same language is displayed two or more
times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in
multiple audio formats.
Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN (main sound)
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD
(DivX video files)/DATA DVD (DivX video
files) recorded in multiple audio formats
(PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS),
you can change the audio format. If the DVD
VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks,
you can also change the language.
With CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the
sound from either the right or left channel and
listen to the sound of the selected channel
through both the right and left speakers. For
example, when playing a disc containing a
song with the vocals on the right channel and
the instruments on the left channel, you can
hear the instruments from both speakers by
selecting the left channel.
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: the standard stereo sound
• 1/L: the sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: the sound of the right channel
(monaural)
◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video)
or DATA DVD (DivX video)
Select one of the displayed audio signal
formats. If “No audio data” appears, the
player does not support the audio signal
format contained in the disc.
◆ When playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
• 1:STEREO: the stereo sound of the
audio track 1
• 1:1/L: the sound of the left channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 1:2/R: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 2:STEREO: the stereo sound of the
audio track 2
• 2:1/L: the sound of the left channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
• 2:2/R: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
1
2
Press
(audio) during playback.
The following display appears.
◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD
containing MP3 audio tracks/JPEG
image files only
The player’s internal background sound
will be played.
The default setting is underlined.
• BGM 1
• BGM 2
:
1
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
Press
(audio) repeatedly to
select the desired audio signal.
• BGM 3
• BGM 4
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
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43
About audio signals
Notes
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
• Centre
• Rear (L)
• Rear (R)
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
the Dolby Surround Sound processed
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
monaural rear audio signals.
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio
track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out
when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/
R.”
• When playing in DVD-VR mode: If you connect
to an audio component using the DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack and want to switch
between the sound tracks, set “DOLBY
DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP”
• If “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO” or
player’s internal background sound when MP3 is
not played.
Checking the audio signal
format
Note
If “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is set to “OFF”
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
You can check the audio signal format by
pressing
(audio) repeatedly during
playback. The format of the current audio
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown below.
◆When playing a DVD VIDEO
Example:
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
LFE (Low
Frequency Effect)
Rear (L/R)
:
1
3 / 2 .1
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL
Front (L/R)
+ Center
◆When playing a DivX video file on a DATA
CD or a DATA DVD
Example:
MP3 audio
1: MP3 128k
Bit rate
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TV Virtual Surround
Settings (TVS)
To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in step 2.
◆TVS DYNAMIC THEATER, TVS DYNAMIC,
TVS WIDE
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
TVS was developed by Sony to produce
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV.
◆TVS NIGHT
This feature is useful when you want to hear
the dialogue and enjoy the surround sound
effects of “TVS WIDE” at low volume.
This only works when playing a multichannel
Dolby audio sound track. Furthermore, if the
player is set up to output the signal from the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT
jack, the surround effect will only be heard
when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-
PCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM” in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 61).
◆TVS STANDARD
Use this setting when you want to use TVS
with 2 separate speakers.
Notes
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal
for the rear speakers, the surround effects cannot
be heard.
• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off
the surround setting of the connected TV or audio
component.
• Make sure that your listening position is between
and at an equal distance from your speakers, and
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
SUR
• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT”
function in the same way.
• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to
“DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” to “MPEG,” and
“DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP,” sound will
come from your speakers but it will not have the
SURROUND effect.
• The TVS effects do not work when using the Fast
Play or Slow Play functions, even though you can
change the TVS modes.
1
2
Press SUR during playback.
The following display appears.
TVS DYNAMIC THEATER
Press SUR repeatedly to select
one of the TVS sounds.
See the explanations given for each item
in the following section.
• TVS DYNAMIC THEATER
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
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Notes
Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG
Images
• The player will play any data with the extension
“.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG,” even if they are not
in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may
generate a loud noise which could damage your
speaker system.
• The player does not conform to audio tracks in
mp3PRO format.
• Some JPEG files cannot be played.
• You cannot play MP3 audio tracks/JPEG image
files in DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain
DivX video files.
About MP3 Audio Tracks
and JPEG Image Files
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations.
JPEG is image compression technology.
You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that
contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files.
About playback order of albums,
tracks, and files
Albums play in the following order:
◆Structure of disc contents
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the
player can play
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5
You can play back DATA CDs or DATA
DVDs recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio
Layer III) and JPEG format.
ROOT
However, this player only plays DATA CDs
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of
Universal Disk Format (UDF).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
Note
The player may not be able to play some DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
format.
MP3 audio track or JPEG image
file that the player can play
The player can play the following tracks and
files:
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension
“.MP3.”
– JPEG image files with the extension
“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
Album Track or file
– JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*
image file format.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
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When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
and press H, the numbered tracks (or files)
are played sequentially, from 1 through 7.
Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained
within a currently selected album take
priority over the next album in the same tree.
(Example: C contains D so 4 is played
before 5.)
Playing MP3 Audio
Tracks or JPEG Image
Files
You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs.
When you press MENU and the list of album
names appears, the album names are arranged
in the following order:
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums
that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as
album E) do not appear in the list.
PICTURE
NAVI
CLEAR
z Hints
MENU
ENTER
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
of the track/file names when you store the tracks
(or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be
played in that order.
RETURN
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create
albums with no more than two trees.
ZOOM
Notes
• Depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD/DATA DVD, the playback order may
differ from the above illustration.
• The playback order above may not be applicable
if there are more than 200 albums and 300 tracks/
files in each album.
z Hint
You can view the disc information while playing
• The player can recognize up to 200 albums (the
player will count just albums, including albums
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files). The player will not play any albums
beyond the 200th album.
Notes
• DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD
format automatically start playing when inserted.
• If no MP3 audio track or JPEG image file is
recorded on the DATA CD/DATA DVD, “No
audio data” or “No image data” appears on the
screen.
• Proceeding to the next or another album may take
some time.
Selecting an album
1 Press MENU.
The list of albums on the disc appears.
When an album is being played, its title is
shaded.
2 Press X/x to select the album you
want to play.
3 Press H.
Playback starts from the selected album.
To select MP3 audio tracks, see
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To select JPEG image files, see
Selecting a JPEG image file
1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”
press PICTURE NAVI.
To stop playback
Press x.
The image files in the album appear in 16
subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on
the right.
To go to the next or previous page
Press c or C.
To turn on or off the display
1
2
3
4
Press MENU repeatedly.
5
6
7
8
z Hint
Of the selected album, you can select to play only
the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or both, by
9
10
14
11
15
12
16
13
Selecting an MP3 audio track
To display additional images, select a
bottom image and press x. To return to a
previous image, select a top image and
press X.
1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”
press ENTER.
The list of tracks in the album appears.
2 Press C/X/x/ctoselecttheimageyou
want to view, and press ENTER.
The selected image appears.
2 Press X/x to select a track, and press
ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected track.
To go to the next or previous JPEG image
file
To stop playback
Press C or c during playback. You can select
the first file of the next album by pressing c
during playback of the last file of the current
album.
Press x.
To go to the next or previous page
Press c or C.
Note that you cannot return to the previous
album by using C, and that you need to select
the previous album from the album list.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To rotate a JPEG image
To go to the next or previous MP3 audio
track
Press > or . during playback. You can
select the first track of the next album by
pressing > during playback of the last
track of the current album.
Note that you cannot return to the previous
album by using ., and that you need to
select the previous album from the album list.
Press X/x while viewing the image. Each
time you press X, the image rotates
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
To return to normal view, press CLEAR.
Note that the view also returns to normal if
you press C/c to go to the next or previous
image.
To magnify a JPEG image (ZOOM)
Press ZOOM while viewing the image. You
can enlarge the image up to four times the
original size, and scroll using C/X/x/c.
To return to normal view, press CLEAR.
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◆When pressed once (x2)
The image enlarges twice the original size.
Enjoying JPEG Images as
a Slide Show
◆When pressed twice (x4)
The image enlarges four times the original
size.
To display JPEG image information
You can play JPEG image files on a DATA
CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide
show.
Press
(subtitle) while viewing JPEG
image files.
The file name, camera maker/model, date,
time, picture resolution, file size, camera
setting information (ISO speed rating,
Exposure time, F Number, Exposure bias, or
Focal length) of the picture are displayed on
the screen.
is displayed when the picture was taken
using flash.
MENU
is displayed when the image is
automatically rotated.
To hide the information, press
(subtitle).
ENTER
DISPLAY
Note that the above information may not
appear depending on the digital camera.
To stop viewing the JPEG image
Press x.
z Hints
1
Press MENU.
• While viewing JPEG image files, you can set
(page 34).
The list of albums on the DATA CD/
DATA DVD appears.
• You can view JPEG images files without MP3
audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to
• The date the picture was taken is displayed beside
no date may appear depending on the digital
camera.
2
3
Press X/x to select an album.
Press H.
The JPEG images in the selected album
start playing as a slide show.
Note
To stop playback
Press x.
PICTURE NAVI does not work if “AUDIO (MP3)”
Notes
• The slide show stops when X/x or ZOOM is
pressed. To resume the slide show, press H.
• This function does not work if “MODE (MP3,
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z Hints
Viewing a slide show with sound
(MODE (MP3, JPEG))
• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio
track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set
to “AUTO” or “AUTO (BGM).” See “Playing
track or album.
• The player recognizes a maximum of 200 albums
regardless of the selected mode. Of each album,
the player recognizes up to 300 MP3 audio tracks
and 300 JPEG image files when “AUTO” or
“AUTO (BGM)” is selected, 600 MP3 audio
tracks when “AUDIO (MP3)” is selected, 600
JPEG image files when “IMAGE (JPEG)” is
selected.
You can enjoy a slide show with sound.
1 Press DISPLAY during stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(MODE
(MP3, JPEG)), and press ENTER.
The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”
appear.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DATA CD MP3
T
3 2 : 5 5
Notes
AUTO
AUTO
• If you play a disc containing MP3 audio tracks
only and “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to
“AUTO” or “AUTO (BGM),” you can listen to
MP3 audio tracks only.
AUTO (BGM)
AUDIO (MP3)
IMAGE (JPEG)
• If you play a disc containing JPEG image files
only, the player’s internal background sound will
be played when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to
“AUTO” or “AUTO (BGM).”
• If JPEG playback finishes during MP3 playback,
MP3 playback continues with background
picture.
• If MP3 playback finishes during JPEG playback,
player’s internal background sound starts.
• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image
data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound
still skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.
3 Press X/x to select “AUTO” (default),
and press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
• AUTO: plays the JPEG image files with
MP3 audio tracks. If there is no MP3
file, plays JPEG image files with the
player’s internal background sound.
• AUTO (BGM): plays the JPEG image
files with the player’s internal
background sound. To choose the
melody of the background sound, press
(audio) repeatedly while viewing
the image. You can enjoy MP3 audio
track whenever MP3 track is selected.
• AUDIO (MP3): plays only MP3 audio
tracks continuously.
Viewing a high quality slide
show (PhotoTV HD)
If you have a Sony TV that is compatible with
“PhotoTV HD,” you can enjoy the best
quality images by the following connection
and setting.
• IMAGE (JPEG): plays only JPEG
image files continuously.
4 Press MENU.
1 Connect the player to the TV using an
HDMI cord (not supplied).
The list of albums on the DATA CD/
DATA DVD appears.
2 SettheTV’svideosettingto“ Video-A”
5 Press X/x to select the album that
contains both the MP3 audio tracks
and JPEG images you want to play.
mode.
For details about “Video-A,” refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
TV.
6 Press H.
A slide show starts with sound.
3 Set “ JPEG RESOLUTION” to “ PhotoTV
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On “PhotoTV HD”
Setting the pace for a slide show
(INTERVAL)
“PhotoTV HD” allows for highly-detailed
pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle
textures and colors. By connecting Sony
“PhotoTV HD” compatible devices using an
HDMI cord, whole new world of photos can
be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
For instance, the delicate texture of the
human skin, flowers, sand, and waves can
now be displayed on a large screen in
beautiful photo-like quality.
You can set the time the slides are displayed
on the screen.
1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a
JPEG image or when the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(INTERVAL), then press ENTER.
The options for “INTERVAL” appear.
Notes
• By connecting to a Sony “PhotoTV HD”
compatible device using an HDMI cord, the TV
will set the optimal image quality for viewing still
picture automatically. For more details, refer to
the operation instructions supplied with the TV.
• “PhotoTV HD” is activated when “JPEG
RESOLUTION” is set to “PhotoTV HD,” DATA
CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks/
JPEG image files only is inserted, and the player
is connected to a TV by HDMI cord.
3 ( 12)
1(
4)
DATA CD JPEG
2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 8
NORMAL
NORMAL
FAST
SLOW 1
SLOW 2
• You cannot select “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE”
and “SHARPNESS,” when “PhotoTV HD” mode
is activated.
3 Press X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• NORMAL: sets to standard duration.
• FAST: sets a duration shorter than
NORMAL.
• When “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated, the
player changes video signal output from “HDMI
RESOLUTION” to “1920×1080i,” “TV TYPE”
to “16:9,” and “YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)” to
“YCBCR”
automatically even though the current
• SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than
NORMAL.
settings are kept.
• You cannot select “HDMI RESOLUTION” or
“YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)” in “HDMI SETUP”
• SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than
SLOW 1.
(page 62), or “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP”
(page 57), when “PhotoTV HD” mode is
activated.
• If you set “PhotoTV HD” mode, the wipe,
rotation, zoom, and effect functions are not
available.
4 Press ENTER.
• When “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated, the
selection for “TV TYPE” is skipped during Quick
Notes
• Some JPEG files, especially progressive JPEG
files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more,
may take longer to display than others, which may
make the duration seem longer than the setting
you selected.
• Duration of interval depends on “JPEG
RESOLUTION” setting in “HDMI SETUP”
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Selectingtheslides’ appearance
(EFFECT)
You can select the way the slides are
displayed during a slide show.
1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a
JPEG image or when the player is in
stop mode.
2 Press X/xto select
(EFFECT),
then press ENTER.
The options for “EFFECT” appear.
3 ( 12)
1(
4)
DATA CD JPEG
2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 8
MODE 1
MODE 1
MODE 2
MODE 3
MODE 4
MODE 5
OFF
3 Press X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• MODE 1: the images randomly cycle
through the effects.
• MODE 2: the next image slides over the
previous image.
• MODE 3: the image sweeps in from
top to bottom.
• MODE 4: the image sweeps in from left
to right.
• MODE 5: the image stretches out from
the center of the screen.
• OFF: turns off this function.
4 Press ENTER.
Notes
• Note that this setting does not work if the JPEG
file has rotation information.
• Depending on the “JPEG RESOLUTION” setting
(page 62), some effect may not function.
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DivX video files that the player
can play
®
Enjoying DivX Videos
The player can play data that is recorded in
DivX format, and which has the extension
“.AVI” or “.DIVX.” The player will not play
files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if
they do not contain a DivX video.
About DivX Video Files
®
DivX is a video file compression
technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This
®
product is an official DivX Certified
z Hint
product.
For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, see
“DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the player can
You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs
that contain DivX video files.
DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that
the player can play
Notes
• The player may not play a DivX video file when
the file has been combined from two or more
DivX video files.
• The player cannot play a DivX video file of size
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture
may be unclear or the sound may skip.
• The player cannot play some DivX video files that
are longer than 3 hours.
Playback of DATA CDs and DATA DVDs
on this player is subject to certain conditions:
– With DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that
contain DivX video files in addition to MP3
audio tracks or JPEG image files, the player
plays only the DivX video files.
However, this player only plays DATA CDs
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of
Universal Disk Format (UDF).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
About playback order of data on DATA CDs
or DATA DVDs
and files” (page 46). Note that the playback
order may not be applicable, depending on
the software used for creating the DivX video
file, or if there are more than 200 albums and
600 DivX video files in each album.
Note
The player may not be able to play some DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
format.
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To stop playback
Press x.
Playing DivX Video Files
To go to the next or previous page
Press C or c.
You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs
and DATA DVDs.
To turn the display on or off
Press MENU repeatedly.
MENU
Selecting a DivX video file
ENTER
RETURN
1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”
press ENTER.
The list of files in the album appears.
2 Press X/x to select a file, and press
ENTER.
The selected file starts playing.
z Hint
You can view the disc information while playing a
To stop playback
Press x.
Notes
To go to the next or previous page
Press C or c.
• If there are no DivX video files recorded on the
DATA CD/DATA DVD, a message appears to
indicate that the disc is not playable.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture
may pause or be unclear. In which case, it is
recommended that you create the file at a lower
bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is the
recommended audio format. Note, however, this
player does not conform to WMA (Windows
Media Audio) format.
• Because of the compression technology used for
DivX video files, it may take some time after you
press H (play) for the picture to appear.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the sound may
not match the pictures on the screen.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To go to the next or previous DivX video
file without turning on the above file list
You can select the next or previous DivX
video file in the same album by pressing >
or ..
You can also select the first file of the next
album by pressing > during playback of
the last file of the current album. Note that
you cannot return to the previous album by
using .. To return to the previous album,
select it from the album list.
Selecting an album
1 Press MENU.
z Hint
A list of albums on the disc appears. Only
albums that contain DivX video files are
listed.
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 are
counted:
– when the mains lead is disconnected.
– when the disc tray is opened.
– when another file is played.
2 Press X/x to select the album you
want to play.
3 Press H.
Playback starts from the selected album.
To select DivX video files, see “Selecting
a DivX video file” (page 54).
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3
4
Press X/x to select “ CUSTOM,”
then press ENTER.
Settings and Adjustments
The Setup Display appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
Using the Setup Display
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture
and sound. You can also set a language for the
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other
things.
For details on each Setup Display item, see
Press X/x to select the setup item
from the displayed list:
Note
“ LANGUAGE SETUP,” “ SCREEN
SETUP,” “ CUSTOM SETUP,”
“ AUDIO SETUP,” or “ HDMI
SETUP.” Then press ENTER.
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority
over the Setup Display settings and not all of the
functions described may work.
The Setup item is selected.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
Number
buttons
Selected item
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
ENTER
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
DISPLAY
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY): OFF
MODE (PROGRESSIVE):
4:3 OUTPUT:
AUTO
FULL
Setup items
5
Press X/x to select an item, then
press ENTER.
1
2
Press DISPLAY when the player is
in stop mode.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
16:9
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
The options for “SETUP” appear.
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY): OFF
MODE (PROGRESSIVE):
4:3 OUTPUT:
AUTO
FULL
(
)
DVD VIDEO
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Options
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
QUICK
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55
6
Press X/x to select a setting, then
press ENTER.
Setting the Display or
Sound Track Language
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”
Selected setting
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set
various languages for the on-screen display or
sound track.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY): OFF
MODE (PROGRESSIVE):
4:3 OUTPUT:
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
AUTO
FULL
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
To enter the Quick Setup mode
Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make
◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
To reset all of the “ SETUP” settings
1
Select “RESET” in step 3 and press
ENTER.
◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
2
Select “YES” using X/x.
You can also quit the process and return
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO”
here.
◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
3
Press ENTER.
All the settings explained on pages 56 to
63 return to the default settings. Do not
press [/1 while resetting the player,
which takes a few seconds to complete.
◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according
to the language you selected for the sound
track.
z Hint
If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List” on
page 70 using the number buttons.
Note
If you select a language in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on
a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will
be automatically selected.
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16:9
Settings for the Display
(SCREEN SETUP)
4:3 LETTER BOX
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
4:3 PAN SCAN
The default settings are underlined.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
Note
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY): OFF
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
MODE (PROGRESSIVE):
4:3 OUTPUT:
AUTO
FULL
◆ SCREEN SAVER
◆ TV TYPE
The screen saver image appears when you
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play a CD, or DATA
CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver
will help prevent your display device from
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to
turn off the screen saver.
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
You cannot select this when “PhotoTV HD”
16:9
Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
ON
Turns on the screen saver.
Turns off the screen saver.
4:3
LETTER
BOX
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the
screen.
OFF
◆ BACKGROUND
Selects the background colour or picture on
the TV screen when the player is in stop mode
or while playing a CD, or DATA CD (MP3
audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio).
4:3
Select this when you connect a
PAN SCAN 4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
JACKET
PICTURE
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears, but only when the
jacket picture is already
portions that do not fit.
recorded on the disc (CD-
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does
not contain a jacket picture, the
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the
player appears.
BLUE
The background colour is blue.
BLACK
The background colour is
black.
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◆ LINE
To reset the setting
Selects video signals output from the LINE
(RGB)-TV jack on the rear panel of the
player.
If the picture does not appear normal or goes
blank, press [/1 to turn off the player, and
enter “369” using the number buttons on the
remote, then press [/1 to turn on the player
again.
VIDEO
S VIDEO
RGB
Outputs video signals.
Outputs S video signals.
Outputs RGB signals and no
◆ MODE (PROGRESSIVE)
In order for these images to appear natural on
your screen when output in progressive
mode, the progressive video signal needs to
be converted to match the type of DVD
software that you are watching.
This setting is effective only when you set
“PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT
ONLY)” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “ON.”
(COMPONENT component video signals.
OFF)
Notes
• If your TV does not accept S video or the RGB
signals, no picture will appear on the TV screen,
even if you select “S VIDEO” or “RGB
(COMPONENT OFF).” Refer to the instructions
supplied with your TV.
• If your TV has only one SCART (EURO AV)
jack, do not select “S VIDEO.”
• If you set “LINE” to “RGB (COMPONENT
OFF)” in progressive mode, “PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)” will change from
“ON” to “OFF.”
AUTO
Automatically detects the
software type (film-based or
video-based) and selects the
appropriate conversion mode.
Normally, select this position.
VIDEO
Fixes the conversion mode to
the mode for video-based
software.
◆ PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT
ONLY)
If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p)
format signals, set “PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)” to “ON.”
Note that you must connect to a progressive
format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks (page 15).
◆ 4:3 OUTPUT
This setting is effective only when you set
“TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to
“16:9.”
Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio. If you
can change the aspect ratio on your TV,
change the setting on your TV, not the player.
OFF
ON
To output normal (interlace)
signals.
To output progressive signals.
FULL
Select this when you can
change the aspect ratio on your
TV.
To output progressive signals
NORMAL
Select this when you cannot
change the aspect ratio on your
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio
signal with black bands on left
and right sides of the image.
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Select “PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY),” and
press ENTER.
2
3
Select “ON,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
Select “Start” and press ENTER.
The video switches to a progressive
signals for 5 seconds.
16:9 aspect ratio TV
4
If the picture appears normal, select
“YES,” and press ENTER.
If not, select “NO,” and press ENTER.
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AUTO
The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is
output with no jitter. Normally,
select this position.
Custom Settings
(CUSTOM SETUP)
FRAME
The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically,
is output in high resolution.
Use this to set up playback related and other
settings.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the sound track which contains the
highest number of channels priority when you
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby
Digital format) are recorded.
The default settings are underlined.
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO POWER OFF:
AUTO PLAY:
ON
OFF
DIMMER:
PAUSE MODE:
TRACK SELECTION:
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
DivX:
BRIGHT
AUTO
OFF
OFF
No priority given.
Priority given.
AUTO
ON
Registration Code
Notes
• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language
may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
◆ AUTO POWER OFF
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or
off.
sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
ON
The player enters standby mode
when left in stop mode for more
than 30 minutes.
• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital
sound tracks have the same number of channels,
the player selects PCM, DTS, MPEG, and Dolby
Digital sound tracks in this order.
OFF
Switches this function off.
◆ AUTO PLAY
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This
function is useful when the player is
connected to a timer (not supplied).
◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
off. Resume playback can be stored in
memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs (page 26).
OFF
ON
Switches this function off.
Automatically starts playback
when the player is turned on by
a timer (not supplied).
ON
Stores the resume setting in
memory for up to 6 discs.
OFF
Does not store the resume
◆ DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
setting in memory. Playback
restarts at the resume point only
for the current disc in the player.
BRIGHT
DARK
Makes the lighting bright.
Makes the lighting dark.
Note
AUTO
DARK
Makes the lighting dark if you
do not operate the player or
remote for a short while.
If you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume settings
stored in memory may return to the default settings.
◆ DivX
◆ PAUSE MODE (DVDs only)
Displays the registration code for this player.
For more information, go to
on the Internet.
Selects the picture in pause mode.
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DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to 2 channels for enjoying
surround sounds.
Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to 2 channels for use
with your stereo.
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT
jack.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
The default settings are underlined.
ON
Normally, select this position. When
you select “ON,” see “Setting the
digital output signal” for further
settings.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
STANDARD
DOLBY SURROUND
ON
D-PCM
PCM
OFF
OFF The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analogue circuit is minimal.
If you are using the HDMI OUT jack,
PCM sound will be output depending
on the connected equipment. If the
signal is encrypted for copyright
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
protection purposes, the signal is only
output as 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVDs only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.”
This function affects the output from the
following jacks:
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect a component such
as an audio component or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
For connection details, see page 18.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,”
“DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
If you connect a component that is
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from
the speakers, risking damage to your ears or
speakers.
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set
STANDARD Normally, select this position.
TV MODE
Makes low sounds clear even if
you turn the volume down.
WIDE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
Notes
◆ DOWNMIX (DVDs only)
if you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack,
and set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “DTS”
to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “ON”
respectively.
if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant
device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY
DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “DTS” to “DOLBY
DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “ON” respectively.
Switches the method for mixing down to 2
channels when you play a DVD which has
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the
rear signal components, see “Checking the
audio signal format” (page 44). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
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◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
ON
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
D-PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You can
select whether the signals
conform to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) or not by making
adjustments to the
Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with DTS signals, the “OFF” signals
will be automatically output even when you select
“ON.”
“DOWNMIX” item in
◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD
VIDEOs are always converted
to 48kHz/16bit.
96kHz/24bit All types of signals including
96kHz/24bit are output in their
original format. However, if the
signal is encrypted for
Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL signals, the
“D-PCM” signals will be automatically output even
when you select “DOLBY DIGITAL.”
copyright protection purposes,
the signal is only output as
48kHz/16bit.
◆ MPEG (DVDs only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
Notes
PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
• The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT
L/R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this
setting and keep their original sampling frequency
level.
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with 96 kHz/24 bit signals,
48 kHz/16 bit PCM will be automatically output
even when you select “96kHz/24bit.”
component without a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
multi-channel MPEG audio
sound tracks, only the Front (L)
and Front (R) signals will be
output from your two front
speakers.
MPEG
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with MPEG audio signal, the
“PCM” signals will be automatically output even
when you select “MPEG.”
◆ DTS
Selects the type of DTS audio signals.
OFF
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
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Note
HDMI Settings (HDMI SETUP)
In case of “AUTO (1920×1080p),” the player
automatically adjusts the video signals that are
suitable for the TV.
Other cases, the player directly send the signal even
if TV cannot accept.
“HDMI SETUP” allows you to adjust items
related to the HDMI connection.
Select “HDMI SETUP” in the Setup Display.
To use the display, see “Using the Setup
◆ JPEG RESOLUTION
Selects the type of JPEG resolution so that
you can enjoy high picture quality via your
HDMI connection.
The default settings are underlined.
HDMI SETUP
You cannot select this when “HDMI
RESOLUTION” is set to “720×480/576p” or
“TV TYPE” is set to “4:3 LETTER BOX” or
“4:3 PAN SCAN.”
HDMI RESOLUTION:
JPEG RESOLUTION:
AUTO (1920×1080p)
HD
YCB
C
R/RGB (HDMI):
YCBCR
AUDIO (HDMI):
AUTO
OFF
ON
CONTROL FOR HDMI:
LANGUAGE FOLLOW:
PhotoTV HD Displays extra highly-detailed
picture when connecting to a
Sony’s “PhotoTV HD”-
compatible device.
◆ HDMI RESOLUTION
SD
HD
HD
Displays standard definition
picture with black frame.
Selects the type of video signals output from
the HDMI OUT jack. When you select
AUTO (1920×1080p) (default), the player
outputs video signals of the highest resolution
acceptable for your TV. If the picture is not
clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try
another option that suits the disc and your
TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the
instruction manual supplied with the TV/
projector, etc.
Displays high definition picture
with black frame.
Displays high definition picture
without black frame.
(1920
HD
×
1080i) Displays high definition picture
with black frame at 1920×1080
pixels.
(1920
HD
×
1080i) Displays high definition picture
You cannot select this when “PhotoTV HD”
mode is activated (page 50).
without black frame at
1920×1080 pixels.
AUTO
(1920
Normally, select this.
×1080p)
Notes
1920×1080i
Sends 1920×1080i video
signals.
• “(1920×1080i) HD ” and “(1920×1080i) HD”
are effective only when you set “HDMI
RESOLUTION” to “1920x1080i” and “TV
TYPE” to “16:9.”
1280×720p
Sends 1280×720p video
signals.
• If you set this setting to “PhotoTV HD,”
“(1920×1080i) HD ” or “(1920×1080i) HD,”
wipe, rotation, and zoom function are not
available.
• If you want to use wipe, rotation, and zoom
function; sets this setting to “SD ,” “HD ,”
or “HD.”
• If you set this setting to “PhotoTV HD,”
“(1920×1080i) HD ” or “(1920×1080i) HD,”
next image appears after black mute.
• HDMI signal will stop momentarily during
loading or unloading DATA CD or DATA DVD
disc.
720
×
480/576p Sends 720×480/576p video
signals.
To reset the setting
If the picture does not appear normal or goes
blank, press [/1 to turn off the player, and
enter “369” using the number buttons on the
remote, then press [/1 to turn on the player
again.
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• When you set to “PhotoTV HD,” the player
changes video signal output from “HDMI
RESOLUTION” to “1920×1080i,” “TV TYPE”
Note
When you change this function from “OFF” to
“ON” on a Sony TV that is compatible with the
CONTROL FOR HDMI function, all compatible
devices will change to “ON” automatically, or vice
versa. For more details, refer to the operation
instructions supplied with the TV.
to “16:9,” and “YCB
CR/RGB (HDMI)” to
“
YCB R” automatically even though the current
C
settings are kept.
• Set this setting to “SD ,” when you want to
view JPEG image files in analogue video outputs
with the HDMI connection.
◆ LANGUAGE FOLLOW
◆ YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)
Selects the type of HDMI signal output from
HDMI OUT jack.
Switches the languages of the DVD player
to the same as the current TV OSD
language.
You cannot select this when “PhotoTV HD”
You cannot select this when “CONTROL
FOR HDMI” is set to “OFF.”
YCBCR
RGB
Outputs YCBCR signals.
Outputs RGB signals.
ON
Switches this function on.
Switches this function off.
OFF
Notes
Notes
• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set this
setting to “RGB.”
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
with a DVI jack, “RGB” signals will be
automatically output even when you select
“YCBCR.”
• Turn off any display before using this function.
• The OSD language for player keeps if the TV’s
language cannot be supported.
◆ AUDIO (HDMI)
Selects the type of audio signal output from
the HDMI OUT jack.
AUTO
Normally, select this. Outputs
audio signals according to the
“DIGITAL OUT” settings
(page 60).
PCM
Converts Dolby Digital, or
96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to
48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
Note
A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you
connect the player to a TV that is not compatible
with DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS signals and “AUTO”
is selected. In this case, select “PCM.”
◆ CONTROL FOR HDMI
Switches the CONTROL FOR HDMI setting
on or off.
OFF
ON
Switches this function off.
Allows you to use the
CONTROL FOR HDMI
features (page 17).
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player outputs no component video signals.
, The player is connected to an input device
that is not HDCP compliant (the HDMI
indicator on the front panel does not light
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video
output, changing the “HDMI
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.
RESOLUTION” setting in “HDMI
SETUP” may solve the problem (page 62).
Connect the TV and the player using a video
jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch
the TV’s input to the connected video input
so that you can see the on-screen displays.
Change the “HDMI RESOLUTION”
setting in “HDMI SETUP,” and switch the
TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still
does not appear, repeat the steps and try
other options.
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected
securely.
, Press [/1 to turn off the player, and enter
“369” using the number buttons on the
remote, then press [/1 to turn on the player
again (page 62).
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
, Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, If the picture output from your player goes
through your VCR to get to your TV or if
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal
applied to some DVD programmes could
affect picture quality.
There is no picture or the picture noise
appears when connected to the HDMI OUT
jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off
and on again. 2Turn the connected
equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect
and then connect the HDMI cord again.
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV TYPE”
under “SCREEN SETUP.”
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
The picture is black and white.
, Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an
, Depending on the TV, the picture on the
screen becomes black and white when you
play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour
system.
,
You set the “PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)” in
“SCREEN SETUP” to “ON” even though
your TV cannot accept the progressive
the setting.
Even if your TV is compatible with
progressive format 525p/625p signals and
connected using COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks, the image may be affected when
you set the player to progressive format. In
this case, set “PROGRESSIVE
,
, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to
use one that is fully wired (21-pins).
Sound
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)” in “SCREEN
SETUP” to “OFF” so that the player is set to
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 audio component (page 18).
, The audio component input is not correctly
set.
, The disc is recorded in a colour system that
is different from your TV.
, If you set “LINE” to “RGB (COMPONENT
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, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode.
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the player.
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
.
, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI
OUT jack, check the audio settings
, While playing a Super VCD on which the
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will
come out when you select “2:STEREO,”
“2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”
, When playing multichannel MPEG audio
soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front
(R) signal will be output from your two
front speakers.
, The equipment connected to the HDMI
OUT jack does not conform to the audio
signal format, in this case set
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that
.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played
(page 46).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3
format that conforms to UDF (Universal
Disk Format).
, The MP3 audio track does not have the
extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even
though it has the extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III
data.
“AUDIO(HDMI)” in “HDMI SETUP” to
“PCM” (page 63).
, The player cannot play audio tracks in
mp3PRO format.
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE
, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a
DivX video file.
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT
jack
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off
and on again. 2Turn the connected
equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect
and then connect the HDMI cord again.
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI
device (DVI jacks do not accept audio
signals).
The JPEG image file cannot be played
(page 46).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG
format that conforms to UDF (Universal
Disk Format).
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
, The file has an extension other than
“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
Operation
, The image is larger than 3072 (width) ×
2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than
3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG.
(Some progressive JPEG files 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 set to “AUDIO
The remote does not function.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
, There are obstacles between the remote and
the player.
, The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the player.
, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a
DivX video file.
The disc does not play.
, The disc is turned over.
, Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down.
, The disc is skewed.
, The player cannot play certain discs
(page 6).
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files start playing simultaneously.
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”
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The player’s internal background sound
and JPEG image files start playing
simultaneously.
Some functions such as Stop, Fast Play,
Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, Repeat
Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO
cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able
to do some of the operations above. Refer to
the operating manual that comes with the
disc.
The DivX video file cannot be played.
, The file is not created in DivX format.
, The file has an extension other than “.AVI”
or “.DIVX.”
, The DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video)
is not created in a DivX format that
conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or
Joliet/UDF.
The language for the sound track cannot
be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DivX video file is larger than 720
(width) × 576 (height).
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
language for the sound track.
The album/track/file names are not
displayed correctly.
, The player can only display numbers and
The subtitle language cannot be changed
or turned off.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on
the DVD being played.
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
“ .”
*
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
, The DVD prohibits the changing of
subtitles.
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function.
, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is
The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
, The angle can only be changed when the
“ Copyright lock” appears and the screen
“
” indicator lights up on the front panel
turns blue when playing in DVD-VR mode.
, 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 protection only)
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, unplug the
player.
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the
screen and on the front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.
Playback stops automatically.
, While playing discs with an auto pause
signal, the player stops playback at the auto
pause signal.
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Thedisc tray does not open and “ LOCKED”
appears on the front panel display.
Display language on the screen switches
automatically.
, When “LANGUAGE FOLLOW” is set to
display language on the screen
automatically switches, according to the
language setting of the connected TV, if you
change the language settings on your TV,
etc.
The disc tray does not open and “ TRAY
LOCKED” appears on the front panel
display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
The DVD player turns on automatically.
, HDMI input is selected using TV Interface.
Some TV has this function for CONTROL
FOR HDMI.
, “CONTROL FOR HDMI” in “HDMI
SETUP” is set to “ON” (page 63).
“ 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 play is broken.
, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III
data.
, The JPEG image file format does not
, The JPEG image file has the extension
“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG
format.
, The file you want to play has the extension
“.AVI” or “.DIVX,” but is not in DivX
format, or is in DivX format but does not
conform to a DivX Certified profile.
The CONTROL FOR HDMI function does
not work.
, When HDMI indicator does not light up on
the front panel, check the HDMI connection
, Set the “CONTROL FOR HDMI” setting in
“HDMI SETUP” to “ON” (page 63).
, Make sure that the connected component is
compatible with the CONTROL FOR
HDMI function. Please refer to the
operating instructions of the component for
detailed explanation.
, If you change the HDMI connection,
connect and disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead), or if a power failure occurs,
turn on all components connected to HDMI,
and set “CONTROL FOR HDMI” setting in
“HDMI SETUP” to “OFF,” then set the
“CONTROL FOR HDMI” setting in
“HDMI SETUP” to “ON” (page 63).
‘BRAVIA Sync’ display does not appear.
, Turn off any display of the DVD player
displays. Then, try again.
, Please return to the one screen mode if your
TV is in two screen mode. Then, try again.
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Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50)
with a combination of a letter and four digits
appears on the screen and the front panel
display. In this case, check the following
table.
C:13:50
First three
Cause and/or corrective
characters of action
the service
number
C 13
The disc is dirty or recorded
in a format that this player
,Clean the disc with a
cleaning cloth or check its
format.
C 31
E XX
The disc is not inserted
correctly.
,Re-insert the disc
correctly.
To prevent a malfunction, the
(xx is a number) player has performed the
self-diagnosis function.
,Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service
facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
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Specifications
System
General
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Power requirements:
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 11 W
Dimensions (approx.):
430 × 43 × 206 mm
Outputs
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load
impedance)
LINE OUT (AUDIO):
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
HDMI OUT:
(width/height/depth) incl. projecting
parts
Mass (approx.): 1.7 kg
Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
HDMI 19 pin – Standard Connector
LINE OUT (VIDEO):
Supplied accessories
Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB,
PR/CR):
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB, PR/CR:
0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
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Language Code List
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
1027 Afar
1183 Irish
1347 Maori
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;
Lettish
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1345 Malagasy
1703 Not specified
Parental Control Area Code List
For details, see page 37.
Code Area
Code Area
Code Area
Code Area
2044 Argentina
2047 Australia
2046 Austria
2057 Belgium
2070 Brazil
2079 Canada
2090 Chile
2092 China
2165 Finland
2174 France
2109 Germany
2248 India
2238 Indonesia
2254 Italy
2276 Japan
2304 Korea
2363 Malaysia
2362 Mexico
2149 Spain
2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand
2379 Norway
2427 Pakistan
2424 Philippines
2436 Portugal
2489 Russia
2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland
2528 Thailand
2184 United
Kingdom
2115 Denmark
2501 Singapore
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Index
Numerics
E
16:9 57
EFFECT 52
4:3 LETTER BOX 57
4:3 OUTPUT 58
4:3 PAN SCAN 57
48kHz/96kHz PCM 61
F
PLAY LIST 26
Fast forward 39
FAST PLAY 25
Fast reverse 39
FILE 41
PROGRAMME 29
Programme Play 29
PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT
ONLY) 58
A
Freeze Frame 40
Front panel display
ADVANCE 25
ALBUM 41
Progressive format 58
Q
H
QUICK 56
Album 46
ANGLE 25
Handling discs
HDMI
AUTO PLAY 59
AUTO POWER OFF 59
AV SYNC 35
R
AUDIO (HDMI) 63
REPEAT 31
Replay 25
HDMI RESOLUTION 62
LANGUAGE FOLLOW 63
RESET 56
Resume 26
Hooking up 14
B
S
I
BACKGROUND 57
Batteries 20
Scan 39
ID3 Tag 27
INDEX 41
INTERVAL 51
SCENE 40
‘BRAVIA Sync’ 17
SCREEN SAVER 57
SCREEN SETUP 57
Searching 39
C
J
SETUP 55
JPEG 46
CHAPTER 40
Child Lock 26
Connecting 15
Continuous play
CD/VIDEO CD 24
DVD 24
SHARPNESS 34
SHUFFLE 31
Shuffle Play 31
Slide Show 49
SLOW PLAY 25
Slow-motion Play 39
Speakers
L
LINE 58
Locating
a specific point by watching
the TV screen 39
Control Menu 11
CUSTOM 55
CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL 36
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE
Hooking up 18
Surround 45
M
MEMORY 33
MENU 56
T
CUSTOM SETUP 59
TITLE 40
D
TRACK 41
TRACK SELECTION 59
Troubleshooting 64
TV TYPE 57
DATE 49
DIMMER 59
Display
Control Menu Display 11
N
O
U
On-screen display
Control Menu Display 11
Setup Display 55
ORIGINAL 26
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 27
OSD 56
Usable discs
Front panel display
Setup Display 55
V
Video based software 58
DOWNMIX 60
Z
P
DVD-RW
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