2-895-897-12(1)

CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions

DVP-NS67P
© 2007 Sony Corporation
 WARNING Notes About the
To reduce the risk of fire or Precautions
Discs
electric shock, do not expose Safety
this apparatus to rain or • The power requirements and • To keep the disc clean, handle
moisture. power consumption of this unit the disc by its edge. Do not touch
To avoid electrical shock, do are indicated on the back of the the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or
not open the cabinet. Refer unit. Check that the unit’s scratches on the disc may cause
servicing to qualified operating voltage is identical it to malfunction.
personnel only. with your local power supply.
The mains lead must only be
changed at a qualified Power
service shop. requirements
and power
CAUTION consumption
The use of optical instruments with m
this product will increase eye DVP–XXXX

hazard. As the laser beam used in 00V 00Hz

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this CD/DVD player is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble 0-000-000-00

the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only. • To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not place objects filled with • Do not expose the disc to direct
liquids, such as vases, on the sunlight or heat sources such as
apparatus. hot air ducts, or leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight as the
Installing temperature may rise
• Do not install the unit in an considerably inside the car.
inclined position. It is designed • After playing, store the disc in its
to be operated in a horizontal case.
position only. • Clean the disc with a cleaning
• Keep the unit and discs away cloth. Wipe the disc from the
Disposal of Old Electrical & from equipment with strong
Electronic Equipment centre out.
magnets, such as microwave
This symbol is applicable only in ovens, or large loudspeakers.
the European Union and other • Do not place heavy objects on
European countries with separate the unit.
collection systems.
For Customers in Taiwan
only

• Do not use solvents such as

benzine, thinner, commercially
Please recycle used batteries. available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc’s
label, dry the label before
playing.

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 On adjusting volume
Precautions 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
On safety damaged when a peak level section is played.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the player and have it On cleaning
checked by qualified personnel before Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
operating it any further. soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
On power sources abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
• The player is not disconnected from the AC such as alcohol or benzine.
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
player itself has been turned off. Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens
• If you are not going to use the player for a cleaners (including wet or spray types).
long time, be sure to disconnect the player These may cause the apparatus to
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC malfunction.
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord. On replacement of parts
In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired
On placement parts may be collected for reuse or recycling
• Place the player in a location with adequate purposes.
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
• Do not place the player on a soft surface
such as a rug. Caution: This player is capable of holding a
• Do not place the player in a location near still video image or on-screen display image
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct on your television screen indefinitely. If
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical you leave the still video image or on-screen
shock. display image displayed on your TV for an
• Install the player so that the AC power cord extended period of time you risk permanent
(mains lead) can be unplugged from the damage to your television screen. Plasma
wall socket immediately in the event of display panel televisions and projection
trouble. televisions are susceptible to this.

On operation If you have any questions or problems

concerning your player, please consult your
• If the player is brought directly from a cold
nearest Sony dealer.
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
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Guide to the Control Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 6: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc
(Multi-disc Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the DVD’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” in DVD-VR Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Enjoying DivX® Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

About DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Playing DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 61
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 71
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Parental Control Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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
This Player Can Play the cannot play
Following Discs The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than
Format of discs those recorded in the formats listed on this
page.
Commercial DVD
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras.
• DVD Audio discs.
DVD-RW/-R
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3
audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX
video files.
DVD+RW/+R/ • HD layer on Super Audio CDs.
+R DL
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A commercial DVD with a different region
code.
VIDEO CD/ • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
Music CD card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
CD-RW/-R tape or a sticker still left on it.

Region code
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” Your player has a region code printed on the
“DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” back of the unit and only will play
and “CD” logos are trademarks. commercial DVDs (playback only) labelled
with identical region codes. This system is
Note about CDs/DVDs used to protect copyrights.
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- Commercial DVDs labelled ALL will also
RWs recorded in the following formats: play on this player.
– music CD format
– video CD format If you try to play any other commercial DVD,
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and the message “Playback prohibited by area
DivX video files of format conforming to limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
ISO 9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended Depending on the commercial DVD, there
format, Joliet may be no region code indication, even
– KODAK Picture CD format though playing the commercial DVD is
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International
prohibited by area restrictions.
Organization for Standardization). DVP–XXXX

X Region code
00V 00Hz
NO.
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The player can play DVD-ROMs/ 0-000-000-00

DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL recorded
in the following formats:
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX video files of format conforming to
UDF (Universal Disk Format).

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 Notes Copyrights
• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs
DL, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL or This product incorporates copyright
CD-Rs/CD-RWs protection technology that is protected by
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+ Rs DL, U.S. patents and other intellectual property
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, or CD-Rs/ rights. Use of this copyright protection
CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to technology must be authorized by
the recording quality or physical condition of the Macrovision, and is intended for home and
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device other limited viewing uses only unless
and authoring software.
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the Reverse engineering or disassembly is
operating instructions for the recording device. prohibited.
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.
• 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.
• Except Oceanian model
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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 Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) button (21) E H (play) button (21)

B Disc tray (21) F x (stop) button (22)
C Front panel display (9) G (remote sensor) (14)
D A (open/close) button (21)

Rear panel

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (17) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (17) (15)

C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (15) E DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (17)

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Front panel display
When playing back a DVD

Playing status Current title/chapter or playing time (34)

Lights up during Lights up when you can change the angle (41)
Repeat Play (28)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (25)

Playing status Current scene or playing time (34)

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (29)

When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio/DivX video), DATA DVD (MP3 audio/DivX
video), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Playing status Current track* (34)

Lights up during Playing time (34)

Repeat Play (28)

* When playing DivX video files, the current track is not displayed.

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 Remote
I ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/
next) buttons (22)
J m/M SCAN/SLOW
buttons (31)
K ZOOM button (22, 49)
L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons
(22)
M /AUDIO button (37)
N /SUBTITLE button (41, 49)
O [/1 (on/standby) button (21)
P 2/VOL (volume) +/– buttons (58)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
Q t/TV/VIDEO button (58)
R PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
button (33, 48)
S TIME/TEXT button (34)
T MENU button (24)
U ENTER button (19)
V DISPLAY button (11)
W H/PLAY button (21)
The H button has a tactile dot.*
X x STOP button (22)
Y X PAUSE button (22)
Z SUR (surround) button (39)
wj /ANGLE button (41)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.
A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (58)
B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (22)
C Number buttons (24)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
D CLEAR button (26)
E TOP MENU button (24)
F C/X/x/c buttons (24)
G O RETURN button (22)
H / REPLAY/STEP/
ADVANCE/STEP buttons (22, 31)

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Guide to the Control Menu Display
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 (Only for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs without DivX video files)
m
Control Menu display off

Control Menu display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For
details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.

Currently playing chapter number*2

Currently playing title number*1
Total number of titles*1
Playback status
Total number of chapters*2 (N Playback,
X Pause,
x Stop, etc.)
Control Menu items Type of disc
12(27) PLAY being played*3
18(34) DVD VIDEO
T 1:32:55 Playing time*4
Selected item Current setting
OFF
OFF
SET Options
ON

Function name of
selected Control
Menu item PROGRAM
Operation message ENTER Quit: DISPLAY

*1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs,
album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.
*2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs,
MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file
number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX
video file number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.
*3 Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”
4
* Displays the date for JPEG files.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY.

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 List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function

TITLE (page 31)/SCENE (page 31)/TRACK (page 31)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
CHAPTER (page 31)/INDEX (page 31)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
TRACK (page 31)
Selects the track to be played.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 24)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-VR mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited
PLAY LIST.
TIME/TEXT (page 31)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD/DATA DVD track/file name.
PROGRAM (page 26)
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 27)
Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.
REPEAT (page 28)
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/
album/file repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 29)
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 42)
Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best suits
the programme you are watching.
SHARPNESS (page 44)
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.
PARENTAL CONTROL (page 55)
Set to prohibit playback on this player.
SETUP (page 60)
QUICK Setup (page 19)
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.
RESET
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.
ALBUM (page 31)
Selects the album that contains MP3 audio track and JPEG image file to be played.
FILE (page 31)
Selects the JPEG image file to be played.
ALBUM (page 31)
Selects the album that contains DivX video file to be played.
FILE (page 31)
Selects the DivX video file to be played.
DATE (page 49)
Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.

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 INTERVAL (page 51)
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.
EFFECT (page 51)
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 50)
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.

z Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
t when you select any item
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.

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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 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)

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into 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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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord.
Select one of the patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector,
or AV amplifier (receiver).

Hookups
In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or
monitor, you must use pattern B.

A
INPUT (yellow)
Audio/video
VIDEO cord (supplied)

AUDIO

(yellow)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

to COMPONENT CD/DVD player

VIDEO OUT

(green) (blue) (red)

COMPONENT
VIDEO IN B
Y
(green)
Component video PB/CB
cord (not supplied) (blue)
PR/CR
(red)

TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
l : Signal flow

A If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of an audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
Yellow Yellow
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R)

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 B If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier
(receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video
cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. 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)” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “ON” (page 63) to output
progressive signals.

Green Green
Blue Blue
Red Red

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, see
page 62.

To change the colour system

If the on-screen menu of the player does not appear on the connected TV, switch the player’s
colour system to match the colour system of the TV (NTSC or PAL).
First turn off the player by pressing "/1, and then press "/1 again while holding down x on the
player. The player turns back on, and the name of the colour system scrolls across the front panel
display.

Note
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.

VCR

CD/DVD player TV
Connect
directly

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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
This will enable you to listen to sound.

Hookups
(red) (yellow)* INPUT A
Audio/video
VIDEO
cord (supplied)
(white) (white)
L

(yellow)* (red) AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL CD/DVD player

or OPTICAL)

or
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers] to optical
digital input
to coaxial
digital input
[Speakers] B
Rear (L) Rear (R)

Front (L) Front (R)

AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
Centre Subwoofer

: Signal flow
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 15).

z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

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 A Connecting to audio L/R input B Connecting to a digital audio
jacks input jack
This connection will use your TV’s or stereo If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1
amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for Digital, DTS*2, or MPEG audio decoder and
sound. Connect using the audio/video cord a digital input jack, use this connection.
(supplied). Connect using a digital optical or coaxial cord
(not supplied).
Yellow Yellow
Coaxial cord
White (L) White (L)
Red (R) Red (R) Optical cord

• Surround effect (page 39) • Surround effect

TV: Dynamic Theatre, Dynamic, Wide, Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), MPEG
Night audio (5.1ch)

*1
Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Notes
• After you have completed the connection, make
the appropriate settings in Quick Setup (page 19).
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG
audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG”
in AUDIO SETUP (page 66). Otherwise, no
sound or a loud noise will come from your
speakers.
• The TVS effects of this player cannot be used
with this connection.
• In order to listen to DTS sound tracks, you must
use this connection. DTS sound tracks are not
output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
jacks, even if you set “DTS” to “ON” in Quick
Setup (page 19).

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Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead
Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.

Hookups
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 .. The on-
screen displays differ depending on the player model. Oceanian model is used for illustration
unless otherwise specified.

ENTER

1 Turn on the TV. 4 Press ENTER without inserting a

disc.
2 Press [/1. The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
3 Switch the input selector on your appears.
TV so that the signal from the The available languages differ depending
upon the player model.
player appears on the TV screen.
LANGUAGE SETUP
“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” OSD: ENGLISH
(press enter to run Quick Setup) appears MENU:
ENGLISH
AUDIO:
at the bottom of the screen. If this SUBTITLE:
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
message does not appear, select ITALIANO
“QUICK” (quick) under “SETUP” ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
(setup) in the Control Menu to run Quick DANSK
Setup (page 61). SVENSKA

5 Press X/x to select a language.

The player displays the menu and
subtitles in the selected language.

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 6 Press ENTER. 10Press X/x to select the type of
The Setup Display for selecting the Dolby Digital signal you wish to
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected send to your amplifier (receiver).
appears.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a
SCREEN SETUP Dolby Digital decoder, select “DOLBY
TV TYPE: 16:9
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): 16:9 DIGITAL.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX
BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN AUDIO SETUP
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD
MODE (PROGRESSIVE): AUTO DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND
4:3 OUTPUT: FULL DIGITAL OUT: ON
DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM
MPEG: D-PCM
DTS: DOLBY DIGITAL
48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit
7 Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 11Press ENTER.
standard TV with a wide-screen mode “DTS” is selected.
• 16:9 (page 62)
◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO DRC: STANDARD
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND
(page 62) DIGITAL OUT: ON
DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM
MPEG: PCM
8 Press ENTER. DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
OFF
OFF
The Setup Display for selecting the type ON

of jack used to connect your amplifier

(receiver) appears.
12Press X/x to select whether or
Is this player connected to an amplifier not you wish to send a DTS signal
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you
are using. to your amplifier (receiver).
YES
LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a
DIGITAL OUTPUT
DTS decoder, select “ON.” Otherwise,
NO
select “OFF.”

9 Press X/x to select the type of jack 13Press ENTER.

(if any) you are using to connect to Quick Setup is finished and connections
an amplifier (receiver), then press are complete.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an
ENTER. MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to
If you did not connect an AV amplifier “MPEG” (page 66).
(receiver), select “NO,” then go to step
13.
If you connected an AV amplifier
(receiver) using just an audio cord, select
“YES: LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO),”
then go to step 13.
If you connected an AV amplifier
(receiver) using either a digital optical or
coaxial cord, select “YES: DIGITAL
OUTPUT.”

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 Playing Discs

Playing Discs
Playback side facing down

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some

5 Press H.

Playing Discs
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied The disc tray closes. The player starts
with your disc. playback (continuous play). Adjust the
volume on the TV or the amplifier
(receiver).
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen. For DVD
VIDEOs, see page 24. For VIDEO CDs,
see page 25.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

z Hint
You can have the player turn off automatically
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than
ENTER 30 minutes. To turn this function on or off, set
RETURN “AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to
“ON” or “OFF” (page 64).

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.
1 Turn on your TV. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a
2 Press [/1. DVD VIDEO
• DTS audio signals are output only through
The player turns on. the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack.
3 Switch the input selector on your • When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS
sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in
TV so that the signal from the
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 67).
player appears on the TV screen. • If you connect the player to audio
equipment without a DTS decoder, do not
◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)
set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and
(page 67). A loud noise may come out from
select the appropriate channel so that you
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
can hear sound from the player.
the speakers to be damaged.
4 Press A on the player, and place a
disc on the disc tray.

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 Additional operations Note
You may not be able to use the Replay or Advance
function with some scenes.

Playback quickly or slowly with

sound
CLEAR You can listen to dialogue or sound while
playing the current scene quickly or slowly.
During playback, press FAST PLAY or
REPLAY ADVANCE SLOW PLAY.
The speed changes when you press either
FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY.
ZOOM To return to normal playback
SLOW PLAY Press H.
FAST PLAY

Notes
To Operation
• You can only use this function with DVDs,
Stop Press x VIDEO CDs, or Super VCDs only.
• “Operation not possible” will appear when
Pause Press X maximum or minimum speed is reached.
Resume play after Press X or H • During Fast Play or Slow Play mode, you cannot
pause change the angle (page 41), subtitle (page 41),
and sound (page 37). The sound can only be
Go to the next chapter, Press > changed for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs.
track, or scene in • Fast Play and Slow Play functions do not work
continuous play mode when playing DTS sound tracks.
• You cannot use Fast Play or Slow Play function
Go back to the Press . when playing a still picture in DVD-VR mode.
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode Locking the disc tray (Child
Stop play and remove Press Z Lock)
the disc You can lock the disc tray to prevent children
Replay the previous Press from opening it.
scene*1 REPLAY during
playback When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the
Briefly fast forward Press
the current scene*2 ADVANCE during remote.
playback The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears
3 on the front panel display. The A and Z
Magnify the image* Press ZOOM
buttons on the player or the remote do not
repeatedly. Press
work while the Child Lock is set.
CLEAR to cancel.

*1 All DVDs except for DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/ To unlock the disc tray

DVD+Rs DL. The button cannot be used for
When the player is in standby mode, press
DivX video files.
2 O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.
* DVDs only. The button cannot be used for
DivX video files.
*3 Video and JPEG pictures only (except Note
BACKGROUND pictures). You can move the Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the
enlarged picture using C/X/x/c. Depending Control Menu (page 61), the disc tray remains
upon the contents of the disc, the zoom function locked.
may be cancelled automatically when the
picture is moved.
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 Notes
Resuming Playback From • “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
the Point Where You SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this
function to work (page 64).
Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc • The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
Resume) – you change the play mode.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
• For DVD-VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and
The player stores the point where you stopped DATA DVDs, the player remembers the resume

Playing Discs
the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes playback point for the current disc.
playback the next time you insert the same The resume point is cleared when:
disc. If you store a resume playback point for – you opened the disc tray.
the seventh disc, the resume playback point – you disconnect the mains lead.
for the first disc is deleted. – the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/
DATA DVD 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.

1 While playing a disc, press x to

stop playback.
“RESUME” appears on the front panel
display.

2 Press H.
The player starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in step 1.

z Hint
To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.

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 Using the DVD’s Menu Selecting “ORIGINAL” or
“PLAY LIST” in DVD-VR
A DVD VIDEO is divided into long sections
Mode
of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” Some DVD-VR (Video Recording) mode
When you play a DVD VIDEO which have two types of titles for playback:
contains several titles, you can select the title originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and
you want using the TOP MENU button. titles that can be created on recordable DVD
When you play DVD VIDEOs that allow you players for editing (PLAY LIST). You can
to select items such as language for the sound select the type of title to be played.
and subtitles, select these items using the
MENU button.

Number
buttons

ENTER
TOP MENU MENU
DISPLAY
ENTER

1 Press DISPLAY when the player is

in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU. 2 Press X/x to select

(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press
The disc’s menu appears on the TV
screen.
ENTER.
The contents of the menu vary from disc The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY
to disc. LIST” appear.

2 Press C/X/x/c or the number 12(27)

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DVD-VR

buttons to select the item you want PLAY LIST

PLAY LIST
to play or change. ORIGINAL

If you press the number buttons, the

following display appears.
Press the number buttons to select the
item you want.
3 Press X/x to select a setting.
1 • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created
from “ORIGINAL” for editing.
• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally
recorded.

3 Press ENTER. 4 Press ENTER.

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 z Hint
To play without using PBC, press ./> or the
Playing VIDEO CDs With number buttons while the player is stopped to select
PBC Functions (PBC Playback) 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
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play press H.
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the
menu on the TV screen.

Playing Discs
Note
Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in
step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case,
press H.
Number
buttons

ENTER
RETURN

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions.
The menu for your selection appears.

2 Press the number buttons to select

the item number you want.

3 Press ENTER.
4 Follow the instructions in the
menu for interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.

To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

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 12(27) PLAY
Various Play Mode 18(34)
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DVD VIDEO

Functions (Programme Play, OFF

OFF
SET
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat ON

Play)

You can set the following play modes:

• Programme Play (page 26) 3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then
• Shuffle Play (page 27) press ENTER.
• Repeat Play (page 28) “TRACK” is displayed when you play
• A-B Repeat Play (page 29) a VIDEO CD or CD.

PROGRAM
T
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE ––
2. TITLE – – 01
3. TITLE – – 02
4. TITLE – – 03
5. TITLE – – 04
CLEAR 6. TITLE – – 05
ENTER 7. TITLE – –

Titles or tracks
DISPLAY recorded on a disc

4 Press c.
The cursor moves to the title or track row
“T” (in this case, “01”).
PROGRAM
T C
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE – – –– ALL
Note 2. TITLE – – 01 01
3. TITLE – – 02 02
The play mode is cancelled when: 4. TITLE – – 03 03
– you open the disc tray. 5. TITLE – – 04 04
6. TITLE – – 05 05
– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1. 7. TITLE – – 06

Creating your own programme Chapters recorded on a disc

(Programme Play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the 5 Select the title, chapter, or track you
order you want by arranging the order of the want to programme.
titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
your own programme. You can programme For example, select chapter “03” of title
up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks. “02.”
1 Press DISPLAY.
Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
The Control Menu appears.
PROGRAM
2 Press X/x to select ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE – –
T
––
C
ALL
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER. 2. TITLE – – 01 01
The options for “PROGRAM” appear. 3. TITLE – – 02 02
4. TITLE – – 03 03
5. TITLE – – 04 04
6. TITLE – – 05 05
7. TITLE – – 06

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 Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,” 3 Follow step 5 for new programming. To
then press ENTER. cancel a programme, select “--” under
“T,” then press ENTER.
PROGRAM
T
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3 –– To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or
2. TITLE – – 01 tracks in the programmed order
3. TITLE – – 02
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
03
04
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own
6. TITLE – – 05 programme (Programme Play).”
7. TITLE – –
2 Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”

Playing Discs
Selected title and chapter
3 Press ENTER.

z Hint
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of
For example, select track “02.” programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then Programme Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play
press ENTER. (page 28) or Shuffle Play (page 27).
Selected track
Notes
PROGRAM 0:15:30
T • When you programme tracks on a Super VCD, the
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK 02 –– total playing time is not displayed.
2. TRACK –– 01 • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
3. TRACK –– 02
––
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
4. TRACK 03
5. TRACK –– 04
6. TRACK –– 05
7. TRACK –– Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
Total time of the programmed tracks
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
6 To programme other titles, chapters, chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.
The programmed titles, chapters, and 1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
tracks are displayed in the selected order. The Control Menu appears.
7 Press H to start Programme Play. 2 Press X/x to select
Programme Play begins. (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
When the programme ends, you can The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.
restart the same programme again by
pressing H. 12(27) PLAY
18(34) DVD VIDEO
T 1:32:55

To return to normal play OFF

OFF
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To TITLE
CHAPTER
play the same programme again, select “ON”
in step 3 and press ENTER.

To change or cancel a programme

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your 3 Press X/x to select the item to be
own programme (Programme Play).” shuffled.
2 Select the programme number of the title, ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
chapter, or track you want to change or • TITLE
cancel using X/x and press c. If you • CHAPTER
want to delete the title, chapter, or track ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
from the programme, press CLEAR. • TRACK

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 ◆ When Programme Play is activated ◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks • DISC: repeats all the titles of the
selected in Programme Play. selected type.
4 Press ENTER.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
Shuffle Play starts. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
To return to normal play • DISC: repeats all of the tracks.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. • TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD
z Hints • DISC: repeats all of the albums.
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is • ALBUM: repeats the current album.
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, • TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only):
press H. Shuffle Play starts.
repeats the current track.
• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in
random order when “CHAPTER” is selected. • FILE (DivX video files only): repeats
the current file.
Note ◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
is activated
Super VCDs with PBC playback. • ON: repeats Programme Play or Shuffle
Play.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) 4 Press ENTER.
Repeat Play starts.

You can play all of the titles or tracks on a

disc, or a single title, chapter, or track To return to normal play
repeatedly. Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Programme Play modes. z Hint
You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback. After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H.
The Control Menu appears. Repeat Play starts.
2 Press X/x to select
Notes
(REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for “REPEAT” appear. • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
12(27) • When repeating a DATA CD/DATA DVD which
18(34) DVD VIDEO contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files,
T 1:32:55
and their playing times are not the same, the sound
will not match the image.
OFF • When “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE
OFF
DISC (JPEG)” (page 50), you cannot select “TRACK.”
TITLE
CHAPTER

3 Press X/x to select the item to be

repeated.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• DISC: repeats all of the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.

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Repeating a specific portion Notes
(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
You can play a specific portion of a title, titles.
chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is • You may not set A-B Repeat Play for contents in
useful when you want to memorize lyrics, DVD-VR mode that contains still pictures.
etc.)

Playing Discs
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select (A-B
REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for “A-B REPEAT”
appear.
12(27) PLAY
18(34) DVD VIDEO
T 1:32:55

OFF
SET
OFF

3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then

press ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.

A 18 - 1:32:30 B

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.

A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:33:05

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.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
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 Locating a point quickly by
Searching for a Scene playing a disc in fast forward or
fast reverse (Scan)
Searching for a
Particular Point on a Press m or M while playing a
disc. When you find the point you want, press
Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, H to return to normal speed. Each time you
Freeze Frame) press m or M during scan, the
scan speed changes. With each press the
indication changes as shown below. Actual
You can quickly locate a particular point on a speeds may differ between discs.
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
Playback direction
× 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M

3M (DVD/VIDEO CD/DATA CD*/DATA DVD*

only)
× 2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)

Opposite direction
× 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m
STEP STEP

3m (DVD/VIDEO CD/DATA CD*/DATA

DVD* only)
× 2b (DVD VIDEO only)

* DivX video only

The “× 2B”/ “× 2b” playback speed is about

Notes twice the normal speed.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do The “3M”/“3m” playback speed is faster
some of the operations described. than “2M”/“2m” and the “2M”/“2m”
• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, you can search for playback speed is faster than “1M”/
a particular point only on MP3 audio track or “1m.”
DivX video file.

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Watching frame by frame
(Slow-motion Play)
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Scene,
Press m or M when the player is etc.
in pause mode. To return to normal speed,
press H.
Each time you press m or M
during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
changes. Two speeds are available. With each you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/
press the indication changes as follows: DATA DVD by track, index, file, or scene.
As titles and tracks are assigned unique

Searching for a Scene

Playback direction numbers on the disc, you can select the
2 y1 desired one by entering its number. You can
also search for a scene using the time code.
Opposite direction (DVD only)
2 y1
Number
The “2 y”/“2 ” playback speed is slower buttons
than “1 y”/“1 .”
CLEAR
Note
For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function works ENTER
only for DivX video files.
DISPLAY

Playing one frame at a time

(Freeze Frame)

When the player is in the pause mode, press

STEP to go to the next frame. Press
STEP to go to the preceding frame 1 Press DISPLAY (when playing a
(DVD only). To return to normal playback, DATA CD or DATA DVD with JPEG
press H.
image files, press twice).
Notes The Control Menu appears.
• You cannot search for a still picture in DVD-VR
mode. 2 Press X/x to select the search
• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function method.
works only for DivX video files.
◆ 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 4 Press the number buttons to select
without PBC playback the title, chapter, track, index,
TRACK
scene, etc., number you want to
INDEX
search.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
If you make a mistake
with PBC Playback
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
SCENE
then select another number.
◆ When playing a CD
TRACK
5 Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD selected number.
ALBUM
TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only)
To search for a scene using the time code
FILE (JPEG image files only) (DVD only)

◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video 1 In step 2, select TIME/TEXT.

“T **:**:**” (playing time of the current
files)/DATA DVD (DivX video files)
title) is selected.
ALBUM
FILE
2 Press ENTER.
“T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.”
Example: when you select
CHAPTER
3 Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number).
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
The number in parentheses indicates the total
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes,
beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
scenes, albums, or files.
z Hints
12(27) PLAY
18(34) DVD VIDEO • When the Control Menu display is turned off, you
T 1:32:55 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.
• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters,
Selected row 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
3 Press ENTER. “Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” (page 33).
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”
Notes
12(27) PLAY
(34) DVD VIDEO • The title, chapter, or track number displayed is the
T 1:32:55 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.

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 3 Press ENTER.
Searching by Scene The first scene of each chapter, title, or
track appears as follows.
(PICTURE NAVIGATION)

1 2 3
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and find the desired scene quickly.
4 5 6

7 8 9

Searching for a Scene

4 Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter,
PICTURE title, or track, and press ENTER.
NAVI
ENTER Playback starts from the selected scene.
RETURN DISPLAY
To return to normal play during setting
Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.

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,
1 Press PICTURE NAVI during select the bottom scenes and press x. To return to
the previous scene, select the top scenes and press
playback. X.
The following display appears.
Note
CHAPTER VIEWER ENTER Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
some items.

2 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.

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 ◆ When playing a DVD
Viewing Information About the • T *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current title
Disc
• T–*:*:*
Remaining time of the current title
Checking the Playing • C *:*:*
Playing time of the current chapter
Time and Remaining • C–*:*:*
Time Remaining time of the current chapter
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super
VCD (with PBC functions)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
You can check the playing time and Playing time of the current scene
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without
track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text, PBC functions) or CD
track name (MP3 audio), or file name (DivX • T *:* (minutes: seconds)
video) recorded on the disc. Playing time of the current track
• T–*:*
Remaining time of the current track
• D *:*
Playing time of the current disc
• D –*:*
Remaining time of the current disc
TIME/TEXT
◆ When playing a Super VCD (without
PBC functions)
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)/
DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
1 Press TIME/TEXT during playback. ◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video)/
The following display appears. DATA DVD (DivX video)
• *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)
T 1:01:57 Playing time of the current file

Time
information

2 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to

change the time information.
The available time information depends
upon the type of disc you are playing.

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Checking the play information of Checking the information on the
the disc front panel display
You can view the time information and text
To check the DVD/CD text
displayed on the TV screen also on the front
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to
panel display. The information on the front
display text recorded on the DVD/CD.
panel display changes as follows when you
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
change the time information on your TV
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the
screen.
text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO
TEXT” appears.
When playing a DVD
Playing time of the current title

Viewing Information About the Disc

BRAHMS SYMPHONY
Remaining time of the
current title
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 Playing time of the current
CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name chapter
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.
Bit rate* Remaining time of the
current chapter
T 17:30 128k

Text

JAZZ
RIVER SIDE
Current title and chapter
Album name number
Track/file name

* Appears when: (returns to top automatically)

– playing an MP3 audio track on a DATA CD/
DATA DVD.
– playing a DivX video file that contains MP3
audio on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.

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 When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC
DATA DVD (MP3 audio) functions) or CD
Playing time and number of the Playing time and number of the
current track current track

Track name Remaining time of the

current track

Current album and track number

Playing time of the disc

(returns to top automatically)

When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or

DATA DVD (DivX video) Remaining time of the disc
Playing time of the current file

The current file name Text

z Hints
The current album and file number • When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions, the track number, and the index number
are displayed after text.
(returns to top automatically) • 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
using the Control Menu (page 11).

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, “NO AUDIO DATA” appears when
“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO,”
“JPEG” appears when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is
set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” in the front panel display.

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 2 Press /AUDIO repeatedly to
select the desired audio signal.
Sound Adjustments
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
Changing the Sound choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. See “Language
Code List” on page 74 to see which
language the code represents. When the
When playing a DVD VIDEO, DATA DVD same language is displayed two or more
(DivX video files), or DATA CD (DivX times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in
video files) recorded in multiple audio multiple audio formats.
formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio,
or DTS), you can change the audio format. If ◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode
the DVD VIDEO is recorded with The types of sound tracks recorded on a
multilingual tracks, you can also change the disc are displayed. The default setting is
language. underlined.
Example:

Sound Adjustments
With CDs, DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, or
VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from • 1: MAIN (main sound)
either the right or left channel and listen to the • 1: SUB (sub sound)
sound of the selected channel through both • 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
the right and left speakers. For example, when ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA
playing a disc containing a song with the CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3
vocals on the right channel and the audio)
instruments on the left channel, you can hear The default setting is underlined.
the instruments from both speakers by • STEREO: the standard stereo sound
selecting the left channel. • 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 audio track 1
• 1:1/L: the sound of the left channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
1 Press /AUDIO during playback. • 1:2/R: the sound of the right channel of
The following display appears. the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 2:STEREO: the stereo sound of the
audio track 2
1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
• 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)

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 About audio signals
Notes
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio sound elements (channels) shown below.
track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out
Each channel is output from a separate
when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or
“2:2/R.” speaker.
• When playing in DVD-VR mode: If you connect • Front (L)
to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL • Front (R)
OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack and want to • Centre
switch between the sound tracks, set “DOLBY • Rear (L)
DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” • Rear (R)
(page 66). • Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
the Dolby Surround Sound processed
Checking the audio signal signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
format monaural rear audio signals.
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
You can check the audio signal format by
pressing /AUDIO repeatedly during Notes
playback. The format of the current audio • If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP”
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) (page 67) the DTS track selection option will not
appears as shown below. appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
◆When playing a DVD VIDEO tracks.
• MPEG audio signals with more than two channels
Example: will appear as shown above (3/2.1, 2/1), but only
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output
from your two front speakers.
Rear (L/R)

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1

Front (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency

+ Centre Effect)

Example:
Dolby Digital 3 ch

2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1

Front (L/R) Rear

(Monaural)

◆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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 2 Press SUR repeatedly to select
TV Virtual Surround one of the TVS sounds.
Settings (TVS) See the explanations given for each item
in the following section.
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front • TVS DYNAMIC THEATER
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets • TVS DYNAMIC
you enjoy surround sound effects by using • TVS WIDE
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers • TVS NIGHT
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, • TVS STANDARD
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
TVS was developed by Sony to produce
surround sound for home use using just a To cancel the setting
stereo TV. Select “OFF” in step 2.
This only works when playing a multichannel
Dolby audio soundtrack. Furthermore, if the ◆TVS DYNAMIC THEATER
player is set up to output the signal from the Creates one set of LARGE virtual rear
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) speakers and virtual subwoofer from the

Sound Adjustments
jack, the surround effect will only be heard sound of the front speakers (L, R) without
when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to using actual rear speakers and subwoofer
“D-PCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM” in (shown below).
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 66). 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.

TV

Sub
woofer

◆TVS DYNAMIC
Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without
using actual rear speakers (shown below).
SUR
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.
1 Press SUR during playback. TV
The following display appears.

TVS DYNAMIC THEATER

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 ◆TVS WIDE
Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from Notes
the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without • When the playing signal does not contain a signal
using actual rear speakers (shown below). for the rear speakers, the surround effects cannot
be heard.
This mode is effective when the distance
• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off
between the front L and R speakers is short, the surround setting of the connected TV or
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV. amplifier (receiver).
• Make sure that your listening position is between
TV and at an equal distance from your speakers, and
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT”
function in the same way.
• The TVS effects do not work when using the Fast
Play or Slow Play functions, even though you can
change the TVS modes.

◆TVS NIGHT
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialogue and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
◆TVS STANDARD
Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L, R)
without using actual rear speakers (shown
below). Use this setting when you want to use
TVS with 2 separate speakers.
L R

L: Front speaker (left)

R: Front speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker

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 Displaying the Subtitles
Enjoying Movies

Changing the Angles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing the discs.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ”
appears in the front panel display. This means
that you can change the viewing angle.

/SUBTITLE

/ANGLE

Enjoying Movies
1 Press /SUBTITLE during
playback.
The following display appears.

1 Press /ANGLE during playback. 1:ENGLISH

The number of the angle appears on the

display.

2 2 Press /SUBTITLE repeatedly to

select a setting.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Select the language.
2 Press /ANGLE repeatedly to Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
select an angle number. When 4 digits are displayed, they
The scene changes to the selected angle. indicate a language code. See “Language
Code List” on page 74 to see which
language the code represents.
Note ◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be Select “ON.”
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.

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 ◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video)
or DATA DVD (DivX video)
Select the displayed language.
Adjusting the Playback
Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)
To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in step 2.

Notes
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD,
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
VIDEO CD, DATA CD/DATA DVD in
able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be
JPEG format, or DATA CD/DATA DVD
able to turn them off. containing DivX video files from the player
• You can change the subtitles if the DivX video to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose
file has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and the setting that best suits the programme you
contains subtitle information within the same file. are watching. When you select “MEMORY,”
• While playing a disc with subtitles, the subtitle you can make further adjustments to each
may disappear when you press FAST PLAY or element of the picture (colour, brightness,
SLOW PLAY button. etc.).

ENTER
RETURN DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback

(When playing a DATA CD or DATA
DVD with JPEG image files, press
twice).
The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE), then
press ENTER.
The options for “CUSTOM PICTURE
MODE” appear.

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 12(27)
18(34) DVD VIDEO
Adjusting the picture items in
T 1:32:55 “MEMORY”
You can adjust each element of the picture
individually.
STANDARD
• PICTURE: changes the contrast
STANDARD
DYNAMIC 1 • BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall
brightness
• COLOR: makes the colours deeper or
3 Press X/x to select the setting you lighter
want. • HUE: changes the colour balance

The default setting is underlined. 1 In step 3 of “Adjusting the Playback

• STANDARD: displays a standard Picture,” select “MEMORY” and press
picture. ENTER.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the colour
intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more

Enjoying Movies
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast PICTURE 0
and colour intensity.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
2 Press C/c to adjust the picture
• CINEMA 2: white colours become contrast.
brighter and black colours become To go to the next or previous picture item
richer, and the colour contrast is without saving the current setting, press
increased. X/x.
• MEMORY: adjusts the picture in 3 Press ENTER.
greater detail. The adjustment is saved, and
“BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar
4 Press ENTER. appears.
The selected setting takes effect. 4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust
“BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and
z Hint “HUE.”
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
To turn off the display
Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.

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 Sharpening the Picture To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.
(SHARPNESS)

You can enhance the outlines of images to

produce a sharper picture.

ENTER
DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback

(When playing a DATA CD or DATA
DVD with JPEG image files, press
twice).
The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.
12(27)
18(34) DVD VIDEO
T 1:32:55

OFF
1
2
OFF

3 Press X/x to select a level.

• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.

4 Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.

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 MP3 audio track or JPEG image
Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG
Images file that the player can play
The player can play the following tracks and
files:
About MP3 Audio Tracks – MP3 audio tracks with the extension
and JPEG Image Files “.MP3.”
– JPEG image files with the extension
“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
MP3 is audio compression technology that – JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*
satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations. image file format.
JPEG is image compression technology. * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA
contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image (Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
files.
Notes
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the • The player will play any data with the extension
player can play “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG,” even if they are not
in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may
You can play back DATA CDs or DATA generate a loud noise which could damage your
DVDs recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio speaker system.
• The player does not conform to audio tracks in
Layer III) and JPEG format. mp3PRO format.
However, this player only plays DATA CDs • Some JPEG files cannot be played.
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

• You cannot play MP3 audio tracks/JPEG image
Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of files in DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain
Universal Disk Format (UDF). DivX video files.
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.

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 When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
About playback order of albums, and press H, the numbered tracks (or files)
tracks, and files are played sequentially, from 1 through 7.
Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained
Albums play in the following order:
within a currently selected album take
◆Structure of disc contents priority over the next album in the same tree.
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 (Example: C contains D so 4 is played
ROOT
before 5.)

When you press MENU and the list of album

names appears (page 47), 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.

z Hints
• 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.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create
albums with no more than two trees.

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
Album Track or file if there are more than 200 albums and 300 tracks/
files in each album.
• 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.
• Proceeding to the next or another album may take
some time.

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 Selecting an album
Playing MP3 Audio
Tracks or JPEG Image 1 Press MENU.
The list of albums on the disc appears.
Files When an album is being played, its title is
shaded.
You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs. 1( 30)

ROCK BEST HIT

KARAOKE
JAZZ
R&B
MY FAVORITE SONGS
CLASSICAL
PICTURE SALSA OF CUBA
BOSSANOVA
CLEAR NAVI
MENU
ENTER 2 Press X/x to select the album you
RETURN want to play.
3 Press H.
Playback starts from the selected album.
ZOOM To select MP3 audio tracks, see
“Selecting an MP3 audio track”

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

/ (page 48).
SUBTITLE To select JPEG image files, see
“Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 48).
z Hint
You can view the disc information while playing
MP3 audio tracks (page 34). To stop playback
Press x.
Notes
• DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD
To go to the next or previous page
format automatically start playing when inserted. Press c or C.
• If no MP3 audio track or JPEG image file is
recorded on the DATA CD/DATA DVD, “No To turn on or off the display
audio data” or “No image data” appears on the Press MENU repeatedly.
screen.
z Hint
Of the selected album, you can select to play only
the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or both, by
setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 50).

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 Selecting an MP3 audio track Selecting a JPEG image file
1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” 1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”
press ENTER. press PICTURE NAVI.
The list of tracks in the album appears. The image files in the album appear in 16
subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on
JAZZ the right.
1(90)

0 1 SHE IS SPECIAL
0 2 ALL YOU NEED IS ... 1 2 3 4
0 3 SPICY LIFE
0 4 HAPPY HOUR
0 5 RIVER SIDE 5 6 7 8
0 6 5
0 7 TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME
9 10 11 12

2 Press X/x to select a track, and press

13 14 15 16
ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected track.
To display additional images, select a
bottom image and press x. To return to a
previous image, select a top image and
To stop playback
press X.
Press x.
2 Press C/X/x/c to select the image you
To go to the next or previous page want to view, and press ENTER.
Press c or C. The selected image appears.
Example
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.

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.
To go to the next or previous JPEG image
file
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.
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.

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To rotate a JPEG image To stop viewing the JPEG image
Press X/x while viewing the image. Each Press x.
time you press X, the image rotates
counterclockwise by 90 degrees. z Hints
To return to normal view, press CLEAR. • While viewing JPEG image files, you can set
Note that the view also returns to normal if options such as “INTERVAL” (page 51),
“EFFECT” (page 51), and “SHARPNESS”
you press C/c to go to the next or previous
(page 44).
image. • You can view JPEG images files without MP3
Example: when X is pressed once. audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to
“IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 50).
Rotation direction • The date the picture was taken is displayed beside
“DATE” in the Control Menu (page 11). Note that
no date may appear depending on the digital
camera.

Note
PICTURE NAVI does not work if “AUDIO (MP3)”
is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 50).

To magnify a JPEG image (ZOOM)

Press ZOOM while viewing the image. You

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

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.
◆When pressed once (x2)
The image enlarges twice the original size.
◆When pressed twice (x4)
The image enlarges four times the original
size.

To display JPEG image information

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.
is displayed when the image is
automatically rotated.
To hide the information, press
/SUBTITLE.
Note that the above information may not
appear depending on the digital camera.

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 Viewing a slide show with sound
Enjoying JPEG Images as (MODE (MP3, JPEG))
a Slide Show When JPEG image files and MP3 audio
tracks are placed in the same album, you can
enjoy a slide show with sound.
You can play JPEG image files on a DATA 1 Press DISPLAY during stop mode.
CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide The Control Menu appears.
show.
2 Press X/x to select (MODE
(MP3, JPEG)), and press ENTER.
The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”
appear.

12(27)
18(34) DATA CD MP3
T 32:55
MENU AUTO
AUTO
ENTER AUDIO (MP3)
DISPLAY IMAGE (JPEG)

3 Press X/x to select “AUTO” (default),

and press ENTER.
1 Press MENU. • AUTO: plays both the JPEG image files
The list of albums on the DATA CD/ and MP3 audio tracks in the same
DATA DVD appears. album as a slide show.
• AUDIO (MP3): plays only MP3 audio
1( 30)
tracks continuously.
• IMAGE (JPEG): plays only JPEG
ROCK BEST HIT image files continuously.
KARAOKE
JAZZ
R&B 4 Press MENU.
MY FAVORITE SONGS The list of albums on the DATA CD/
CLASSICAL
SALSA OF CUBA DATA DVD appears.
BOSSANOVA

1( 30)

2 Press X/x to select an album. ROCK BEST HIT

KARAOKE

3 Press H. JAZZ
R&B
MY FAVORITE SONGS
The JPEG images in the selected album CLASSICAL
SALSA OF CUBA
start playing as a slide show. BOSSANOVA

To stop playback 5 Press X/x to select the album that

Press x. contains both the MP3 audio tracks
and JPEG images you want to play.
Notes 6 Press H.
• The slide show stops when X/x or ZOOM is A slide show starts with sound.
pressed.To resume the slide show, press H.
• This function does not work if “MODE (MP3,
JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 50).
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z Hints • SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than
• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image NORMAL.
files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio • SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than
track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set SLOW 1.
to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat
Play)” (page 28) to repeat the track or album. 4 Press ENTER.
• 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” is Note
selected, 600 MP3 audio tracks when “AUDIO Some JPEG files, especially progressive JPEG files
(MP3)” is selected, 600 JPEG image files when or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more, may take
“IMAGE (JPEG)” is selected. longer to display than others, which may make the
duration seem longer than the setting you selected.
Notes
• This function does not work if the MP3 audio Selecting the slides’ appearance
tracks and JPEG image files are not placed in the (EFFECT)
same album.
• If playing time of JPEG image or MP3 audio is You can select the way the slides are
longer than the other, the longer one continues displayed during a slide show.
without sound or image.
• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image 1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a
data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is JPEG image or when the player is in
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128
stop mode.
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound
still skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file. 2 Press X/x to select (EFFECT),

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

then press ENTER.
Setting the pace for a slide show The options for “EFFECT” appear.
(INTERVAL) 3 ( 1 2)
1( 4) DATA CD JPEG
You can set the time the slides are displayed 29/10/2007
on the screen.
MODE 1
1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a MODE 1
MODE 2
JPEG image or when the player is in MODE 3
MODE 4
stop mode. MODE 5
The Control Menu appears. OFF

2 Press X/x to select 3 Press X/x to select a setting.

(INTERVAL), then press ENTER. The default setting is underlined.
The options for “INTERVAL” appear. • MODE 1: the image sweeps in from top
to bottom.
3 ( 1 2)
1( 4) DATA CD JPEG • MODE 2: the image sweeps in from left
29/10/2007 to right.
NORMAL
NORMAL • MODE 3: the image stretches out from
FAST the centre of the screen.
SLOW 1
SLOW 2 • MODE 4: the images randomly cycle
through the effects.
• MODE 5: the next image slides over the
previous image.
3 Press X/x to select a setting. • OFF: turns off this function.
The default setting is underlined.
• NORMAL: sets the duration to between
4 Press ENTER.
6 to 9 seconds.
• FAST: sets a duration shorter than
NORMAL.

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 DivX video files that the player
Enjoying DivX® Videos can play
The player can play data that is recorded in
About DivX Video Files DivX format, and which has the extension
“.AVI” or “.DIVX.” The player will not play
DivX® is a video file compression files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if
technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This they do not contain a DivX video.
product is an official DivX® Certified
product. z Hint
You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or
that contain DivX video files. JPEG image files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, see
“DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the player can
play” (page 45).
DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that
the player can play Notes
• The player may not play a DivX video file when
Playback of DATA CDs and DATA DVDs
the file has been combined from two or more
on this player is subject to certain conditions: DivX video files.
– With DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that • The player cannot play a DivX video file of size
contain DivX video files in addition to MP3 more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.
audio tracks or JPEG image files, the player • Depending on the DivX video file, the picture
plays only the DivX video files. may be unclear or the sound may skip.
However, this player only plays DATA CDs • The player cannot play some DivX video files that
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/ are longer than 3 hours.
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
See “About playback order of albums, tracks,
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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 Selecting an album
Playing DivX Video Files
1 Press MENU.
A list of albums on the disc appears. Only
albums that contain DivX video files are
You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs listed.
and DATA DVDs.
3( 3)

SUMMER 2003
NEW YEAR'S DAY
MY FAVOURITES

MENU
ENTER
RETURN 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).

z Hints
• You can view the disc information while playing To stop playback
Press x.

Enjoying DivX® Videos

a DivX video file (page 34).
• The player plays DivX video files either in PAL
or NTSC colour system according to the current To go to the next or previous page
setting (page 16). Press C or c.

Notes To turn the display on or off

• If there are no DivX video files recorded on the Press MENU repeatedly.
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.

,continued 53
 Selecting a DivX video file
1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”
press ENTER.
The list of files in the album appears.

MY FAVOURITES
1(2 )

HAWAII 2004
VENUS

2 Press X/x to select a file, and press

ENTER.
The selected file starts playing.

To stop playback
Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press C or c.

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.

z Hint
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 player is turned off. This includes when
the player is automatically turned off by the Auto
Power Off function. Press X instead of x when
you want to stop viewing.
– when the disc tray is opened.
– when another file is played.

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 3 Press X/x to select
Using Various Additional (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
Functions ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
Locking Discs (CUSTOM
12(27) STOP
PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL 18(34) DVD VIDEO
T 1:32:55
CONTROL)
ON
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions PLAYER
PASSWORD
for a disc. OFF
• Custom Parental Control
You can set playback restrictions so that the
player will not play inappropriate discs. 4 Press X/x to select “ON t,” then
• Parental Control press ENTER.
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level ◆ If you have not entered a password
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be The display for registering a new
blocked or replaced with different scenes. password appears.
The same password is used for both Parental
Control and Custom Parental Control.
PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

then press ENTER .
Number
buttons

Using Various Additional Functions

Enter a 4-digit password using the
ENTER number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
DISPLAY
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
Custom Parental Control ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
You can set the same Custom Parental Menu.
Control password for up to 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is To turn off the Custom Parental Control
cancelled. function
1 Insert the disc you want to lock. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental
If the disc is playing, press x to stop Control.”
playback.
2 Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press
2 Press DISPLAY while the player is in ENTER.
stop mode. 3 Enter your 4-digit password using the
The Control Menu appears. number buttons, then press ENTER.
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 To play a disc for which Custom Parental 3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,”
Control is set then press ENTER.
1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental ◆ If you have not entered a password
Control is set. The display for registering a new
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL password appears.
CONTROL” display appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press ENTER .
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
and press ENTER .

Enter a 4-digit password using the

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password
The player is ready for playback. appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
z Hint password
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit
The display for entering the password
number “199703” using the number buttons when
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display
appears.
asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
password.
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
Parental Control (limited limitation level appears.
playback)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
PARENTAL CONTROL
limited according to a predetermined level LEVEL: OFF
such as the age of the users. The STANDARD: USA
“PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows
you to set a playback limitation level.
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears. 5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”
then press ENTER.
2 Press X/x to select
The selection items for “STANDARD”
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press are displayed.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear. PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
12(27) STOP STANDARD: USA
18(34) DVD VIDEO USA
T 1:32:55 OTHERS

ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
OFF 6 Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.

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 The area is selected. z Hint
When you select “OTHERS t,” select If you forget your password, remove the disc and
and enter a standard code in the table on repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited
page 74 using the number buttons. playback).” When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number
7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask
press ENTER. you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter
a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
player and press H. When the display for entering
displayed. your password appears, enter your new password.

PARENTAL CONTROL
Notes
LEVEL: OFF • When you play discs which do not have the
STANDARD: OFF Parental Control function, playback cannot be
8: limited on this player.
7: NC17
6: R • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to
5: 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
8 Select the level you want using X/x, cancelled, the level returns to the previous level.
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete. Changing the password
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
PARENTAL CONTROL stop mode.
LEVEL: 4: PG13
STANDARD: USA
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL

Using Various Additional Functions

The lower the value, the stricter the CONTROL” appear.
limitation.
3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD
t,” then press ENTER.
To turn off the Parental Control function The display for entering the password
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8. appears.

To play a disc for which Parental Control is

4 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
set
1 Insert the disc and press H.
5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for entering your password
appears. 6 To confirm your password, re-enter it
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the using the number buttons, then press
number buttons, then press ENTER. ENTER.
The player starts playback.

If you make a mistake entering your

password
Press C before you press ENTER and input
the correct number.

57
 Controlling other TVs with the
Controlling Your TV with remote
the Supplied Remote You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.
You can control the sound level, input source, If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
and power switch of your Sony TV with the appropriate manufacturer’s code.
supplied remote.

TV
1 While holding down TV [/1, press the
number buttons to select your TV’s
manufacturer’s code (see the table
Number below).
2/VOL +/–
buttons
t/TV/VIDEO 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.
◆For RMT-D175P remote commander only

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)
You can control your TV using the buttons Aiwa 01 (default)
below.
Grundig 11
By pressing You can Hitachi 24
TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off JVC 33
2/VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV LG 06
t/TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source Loewe 06
between the TV and other
Panasonic 17, 49
input sources
Philips 06, 08
Note Samsung 06, 71
Depending on the connected unit, you may not be
Sanyo 25
able to control your TV using all or some of the
buttons on the supplied remote. Sharp 29
Thomson 43
Toshiba 38

58
◆For RMT-D175A remote commander only

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)
Daewoo 04, 22
Hitachi 02, 04
JVC 09
LG/Goldstar 04
MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 13
Panasonic 19
Philips 21
RCA 04, 10
Samsung 04, 20
Sharp 18
Toshiba 07, 18

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.

Using Various Additional Functions

59
 3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”
then press ENTER.
Settings and Adjustments
The Setup Display appears.

Using the Setup Display LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: ENGLISH
MENU: ENGLISH
AUDIO: ORIGINAL
By using the Setup Display, you can make SUBTITLE: ENGLISH
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
pages from 61 to 67. 4 Press X/x to select the setup item
from the displayed list:
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority
“LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN
over the Setup Display settings and not all of the SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,” or
functions described may work.
“AUDIO SETUP.” Then press
ENTER.
Number The Setup item is selected.
buttons Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
Selected item

SCREEN SETUP
ENTER TV TYPE: 16:9
DISPLAY COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): AUTO
SCREEN SAVER: ON
BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): OFF
MODE (PROGRESSIVE): AUTO
4:3 OUTPUT: FULL

Setup items

1 Press DISPLAY when the player is 5 Press X/x to select an item, then
press ENTER.
in stop mode.
The options for the selected item appear.
The Control Menu appears. Example: “TV TYPE”

2 Press X/x to select SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: 16:9
(SETUP), then press ENTER. COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): 16:9
SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX
BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN
The options for “SETUP” appear. PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): OFF
MODE (PROGRESSIVE): AUTO
( 47 ) STOP 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL
DVD VIDEO
: : Options

QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
QUICK

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6 Press X/x to select a setting, then
press ENTER. Setting the Display or
The setting is selected and setup is Sound Track Language
complete.
Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” (LANGUAGE SETUP)
Selected setting
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set
SCREEN SETUP various languages for the on-screen display or
TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN sound track.
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): AUTO
SCREEN SAVER: ON
BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): OFF
MODE (PROGRESSIVE): AUTO Display. To use the display, see “Using the
4:3 OUTPUT: FULL Setup Display” (page 60).

LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD: ENGLISH
MENU: ENGLISH
AUDIO: ORIGINAL
SUBTITLE: ENGLISH
To enter the Quick Setup mode
Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make
basic adjustments (page 19).

To reset all of the “SETUP” settings ◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.
1 Select “RESET” in step 3 and press
ENTER. ◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the
2 Select “YES” using X/x.
disc’s menu.
You can also quit the process and return
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO” ◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)
here. Switches the language of the sound track.
3 Press ENTER. When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
All the settings explained on pages 61 to given priority in the disc is selected. Settings and Adjustments
67 return to the default settings. Do not
◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)
press [/1 while resetting the player,
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded
which takes a few seconds to complete.
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 74 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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 Note
Settings for the Display Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
(SCREEN SETUP) SCAN” or vice versa.

Choose settings according to the TV to be ◆ COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)

connected. Selects the colour system when you play a
VIDEO CD.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup AUTO Outputs the video signal in the
Display. To use the display, see “Using the system of the VIDEO CD,
Setup Display” (page 60). either PAL or NTSC. If your
The default settings are underlined. TV is the DUAL system, select
AUTO.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: 16:9 PAL Changes the video signals of an
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): AUTO
SCREEN SAVER: ON NTSC VIDEO CD and outputs
BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE it in the PAL system.
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): OFF
MODE (PROGRESSIVE): AUTO NTSC Changes the video signals of a
4:3 OUTPUT: FULL
PAL VIDEO CD and outputs it
in the NTSC system.

◆ TV TYPE ◆ SCREEN SAVER

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV The screen saver image appears when you
(4:3 standard or wide). leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15
16:9 Select this when you connect a minutes, or when you play a CD, or DATA
wide-screen TV or a TV with a CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
wide mode function. for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver
will help prevent your display device from
4:3 Select this when you connect a
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to
LETTER 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
BOX picture with bands on the upper turn off the screen saver.
and lower portions of the ON Turns on the screen saver.
screen.
OFF Turns off the screen saver.
4:3 Select this when you connect a
PAN SCAN 4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the ◆ BACKGROUND
entire screen and cuts off the Selects the background colour or picture on
portions that do not fit. the TV screen when the player is in stop mode
or while playing a CD, or DATA CD (MP3
audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio).
16:9
JACKET The jacket picture (still picture)
PICTURE appears, but only when the
jacket picture is already
recorded on the disc (CD-
4:3 LETTER BOX EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does
not contain a jacket picture, the
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the
player appears.
4:3 PAN SCAN
BLUE The background colour is blue.
BLACK The background colour is
black.

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◆ PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT) ◆ 4:3 OUTPUT
If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p) This setting is effective only when you set
format signals, set “PROGRESSIVE “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to
(COMPONENT OUT)” to “ON”. Note that “16:9.”
you must connect to a progressive format TV Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks progressive signals. If you can change the
(page 16). aspect ratio on your progressive format
(525p/625p) compatible TV, change the
OFF To output normal (interlace) setting on your TV, not the player. This
signals. setting is effective only when you set
ON To output progressive signals. “PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)” in
“SCREEN SETUP” to “ON.”
To output progressive signals
FULL Select this when you can
1 Select “PROGRESSIVE change the aspect ratio on your
(COMPONENT OUT),” and press TV.
ENTER.
NORMAL Select this when you cannot
2 Select “ON,” and press ENTER. change the aspect ratio on your
The display asks for confirmation. TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio
signal with black bands on left
3 Select “Start” and press ENTER. and right sides of the image.
The video switches to a progressive
signal for 5 seconds.
4 If the picture appears normal, select
“YES,” and press ENTER.
If not, select “NO,” and press ENTER.
16:9 aspect ratio TV
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.
Settings and Adjustments
◆ 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)” in
“SCREEN SETUP” to “ON”.

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.

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 ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVDs only)
Custom Settings (CUSTOM Selects the picture in pause mode.
AUTO The picture, including subjects
SETUP) that move dynamically, is
output with no jitter. Normally
Use this to set up playback related and other select this position.
settings. FRAME The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically,
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup is output in high resolution.
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 60).
The default settings are underlined. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the sound track which contains the
CUSTOM SETUP highest number of channels priority when you
AUTO POWER OFF: OFF play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio
AUTO PLAY: OFF
DIMMER: BRIGHT formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby
PAUSE MODE: AUTO
TRACK SELECTION: OFF Digital format) are recorded.
MULTI-DISC RESUME: ON
DivX: Registration Code OFF No priority given.
AUTO Priority given.

◆ AUTO POWER OFF

Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or Notes
off. • When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language
may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting
OFF Switches this function off. has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
ON The player enters standby mode “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 61).
when left in stop mode for more • If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 67), the DTS
than 30 minutes. sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital
◆ AUTO PLAY sound tracks have the same number of channels,
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This the player selects PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and
function is useful when the player is Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order.
connected to a timer (not supplied). ◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
OFF Switches this function off. VIDEO CD only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
ON Automatically starts playback off. Resume playback can be stored in
when the player is turned on by
memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/
a timer (not supplied).
VIDEO CDs (page 23).

◆ DIMMER ON Stores the resume setting in

memory for up to 6 discs.
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
OFF Does not store the resume
BRIGHT Makes the lighting bright. setting in memory. Playback
DARK Makes the lighting dark. restarts at the resume point only
for the current disc in the player.

Note
If you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume setting
stored in memory may return to the default settings.

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◆ DivX
Displays the registration code for this player.
For more information, go to
Settings for the Sound
http://www.divx.com/vod (AUDIO SETUP)
on the Internet.
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup

Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 60).
The default settings are underlined.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO DRC: STANDARD
DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND
DIGITAL OUT: ON
DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM
MPEG: PCM
DTS: OFF
48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit

◆ 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:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set
to “D-PCM” (page 66). Settings and Adjustments
STANDARD Normally, select this position.
TV MODE Makes low sounds clear even if
you turn the volume down.
WIDE Gives you the feeling of being
RANGE at a live performance.

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 ◆ DOWNMIX (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2 Setting the digital output signal
channels when you play a DVD which has Switches the method of outputting audio
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded signals when you connect a component such
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a
rear signal components, see “Checking the digital input jack.
audio signal format” (page 38). This function For connection details, see page 17.
affects the output of the following jacks: Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,”
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to If you connect a component that is
“D-PCM” (page 66). incompatible with the selected audio signal, a
DOLBY Normally, select this position. loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from
SUR- Multi-channel audio signals are the speakers, risking damage to your ears or
ROUND output to 2 channels for enjoying speakers.
surround sounds.
◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVDs only)
NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
downmixed to 2 channels for use
with your stereo. D-PCM Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
◆ DIGITAL OUT Dolby Digital decoder. You can
Selects if audio signals are output via the select whether the signals
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) conform to Dolby Surround
jack. (Pro Logic) or not by making
adjustments to the
ON Normally, select this position. When “DOWNMIX” item in
you select “ON,” see “Setting the “AUDIO SETUP” (page 66).
digital output signal” for further
settings (page 66). DOLBY Select this when the player is
DIGITAL connected to an audio
OFF The influence of the digital circuit component with a built-in
upon the analogue circuit is minimal. Dolby Digital decoder.

◆ MPEG (DVDs only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
PCM Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
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.

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◆ DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
OFF Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
ON Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.

◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
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
copyright protection purposes,
the signal is only output as
48kHz/16bit.

Note
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.

Settings and Adjustments

67
 The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV TYPE”
Additional Information
under “SCREEN SETUP.”
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
Troubleshooting DVD.

If you experience any of the following Sound

difficulties while using the player, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the There is no sound.
problem before requesting repairs. Should , Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
any problem persist, consult your nearest , The connecting cord is damaged.
Sony dealer. , The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 17).
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not
Power correctly set.
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
The power is not turned on.
motion Play mode.
, Check that the mains lead is connected
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
securely.
mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through
Picture the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings
There is no picture/picture noise appears. (page 66).
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , While playing a Super VCD on which the
, The connecting cords are damaged. audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will
, Check the connection to your TV (page 15) come out when you select “2:STEREO,”
and switch the input selector on your TV so “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”
that the signal from the player appears on , When playing multichannel MPEG audio
the TV screen. soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front
, The disc is dirty or flawed. (R) signals will be output from two front
, If the picture output from your player goes speakers.
through your VCR to get to your TV or if
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal The sound volume is low.
applied to some DVD programmes could , The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
affect picture quality. The sound volume may improve if you set
, The disc is recorded in a colour system that “AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
is different from your TV. “TV MODE” (page 65).
, You set the “PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT)” in “SCREEN Operation
SETUP” to “ON” even though your TV
cannot accept the progressive signal. In this The remote does not function.
case, refer to page 63 to reset the setting. , The batteries in the remote are weak.
, If the colour system of your player does not , There are obstacles between the remote and
match with that of your TV, change the the player.
colour system of the player. For details, see , The distance between the remote and the
page 16. (You cannot change the colour player is too far.
system of the DVD disc itself.) , The remote is not pointed at the remote
, Even if your TV is compatible with sensor on the player.
progressive format 525p/625p signals and
connected using COMPONENT VIDEO
The disc does not play.
OUT jacks, the image may be affected when
you set the player to progressive format. In , The disc is turned over.
this case, set “PROGRESSIVE Insert the disc with the playback side facing
(COMPONENT OUT)” in “SCREEN down.
SETUP” to “OFF” so that the player is set to , The disc is skewed.
normal (interlace) format (page 63). , The player cannot play certain discs (page 6).
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, The region code on the DVD does not match
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
the player.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player files start playing simultaneously.
(page 3). , “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that (page 50).
is not correctly finalized (page 7).
The DivX video file cannot be played.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played , The file is not created in DivX format.
(page 45). , The file has an extension other than “.AVI”
, The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3 or “.DIVX.”
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ , The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD
Level 2 or Joliet. (DivX video) is not created in a DivX
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
format that conforms to UDF (Universal Level 2 or Joliet/UDF.
Disk Format). , The DivX video file is larger than 720
, The MP3 audio track does not have the (width) × 576 (height).
extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even The album/track/file names are not
though it has the extension “.MP3.” displayed correctly.
, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III , The player can only display numbers and
data. alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
, The player cannot play audio tracks in “*”.
mp3PRO format.
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE
(JPEG)” (page 50).
The disc does not start playing from the
, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a beginning.
DivX video file. , Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 26).
, Resume play has taken effect (page 23).
The JPEG image file cannot be played
(page 45). The player starts playing the disc
, The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG automatically.
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ , The disc features an auto playback function.
Level 2 or Joliet. , “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG set to “ON” (page 64).
format that conforms to UDF (Universal
Disk Format).
Additional Information

, The file has an extension other than “Copyright lock” appears and the screen
“.JPEG” or “.JPG.” turns blue when playing in DVD-VR mode.
, The image is larger than 3072 (width) × , Images taken from digital broadcasts, etc.,
2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than may contain copy protection signals, such
3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG. as complete copy protection signals, single
(Some progressive JPEG files cannot be copy signals, and restriction-free signals.
displayed even if the file size is within this When images that contain copy protection
specified capacity.) signals are played, a blue screen may appear
, The image does not fit the screen (the image instead of the images. It may take a while
is reduced). when looking for playable images. (Except
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO Oceania model)
(MP3)” (page 50).
, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a Playback stops automatically.
DivX video file.
, While playing discs with an auto pause
signal, the player stops playback at the auto
pause signal.

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 Some functions such as Stop, Fast Play, The player does not operate properly.
Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, Repeat , When static electricity, etc., causes the
Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play player to operate abnormally, unplug the
cannot be performed. player.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able
to do some of the operations above. Refer to 5 numbers or letters are displayed on the
the operating manual that comes with the screen and on the front panel display.
disc. , The self-diagnosis function was activated.
(See the table on page 71.)
The language for the sound track cannot
be changed. The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the appears on the front panel display.
direct selection button on the remote , Child Lock is set (page 22).
(page 24).
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played. The disc tray does not open and “TRAY
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the LOCKED” appears on the front panel
language for the sound track. display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local
The subtitle language cannot be changed authorized Sony service facility.
or turned off.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the “Data error” appears on the TV screen
direct selection button on the remote when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
(page 24). , The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on DivX video file you want to play is broken.
the DVD being played. , The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III
, The DVD prohibits the changing of data.
subtitles. , The JPEG image file format does not
conform to DCF (page 45).
The angles cannot be changed. , The JPEG image file has the extension
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG
direct selection button on the remote format.
(page 24). , The file you want to play has the extension
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD “.AVI” or “.DIVX,” but is not in DivX
being played. format, or is in DivX format but does not
, The angle can only be changed when the conform to a DivX Certified profile.
“ ” indicator lights up on the front panel
display (page 9).
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

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Self-diagnosis Function Glossary
(When letters/numbers appear in the
Album (page 47, 53)
display) A unit in which to store DivX video files,
JPEG image files, or MP3 audio tracks on a
When the self-diagnosis function is activated DATA CD/DATA DVD. (“Album” is an
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a exclusive definition for this player.)
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50)
with a combination of a letter and four digits Chapter (page 9)
appears on the screen and the front panel Sections of a picture or a music feature that
display. In this case, check the following are smaller than titles. A title is composed of
table. several chapters. Depending on the disc, no
chapters may be recorded.
C:13:50
DivX® (page 52)
Digital video technology created by DivX,
Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technology
are among the highest quality with a
relatively small file size.
First three Cause and/or corrective
characters of action
the service Dolby Digital (page 18, 66)
number Digital audio compression technology
C 13 The disc is dirty or recorded developed by Dolby Laboratories. This
in a format that this player technology conforms to multi-channel
cannot play (page 6). surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
, Clean the disc with a and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
cleaning cloth or check its this format. Dolby Digital provides the same
format. discrete channels of high quality digital audio
C 31 The disc is not inserted found in “Dolby Digital” theatre surround
correctly. sound systems. Good channel separation is
, Re-insert the disc realized because all of the channel data is
correctly. recorded discretely and little deterioration is
Additional Information

E XX To prevent a malfunction, the realized because all channel data processing

(xx is a number) player has performed the is digital.
self-diagnosis function.
, Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local
DTS (page 18, 67)
authorized Sony service Digital audio compression technology that
facility and give the 5- Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This
character service number. technology conforms to multi-channel
Example: E 61 10 surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. DTS provides the same discrete
channels of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because
all of the channel data is recorded discretely
and little deterioration is realized because all
channel data processing is digital.

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 DVD VIDEO (page 5) Film based software, Video based
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving software (page 63)
pictures even though its diameter is the same DVDs can be classified as Film based or
as a CD. Video based software. Film based DVDs
The data capacity of a single-layer and single- contain the same images (24 frames per
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 second) that are shown at movie theatres.
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a Video based DVDs, such as television dramas
double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames/60
GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second.
9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided
DVD is 17 GB.
MPEG audio (page 18, 66)
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, a
International standard coding system used to
worldwide standard of digital compression
compress audio digital signals authorized by
technology. The picture data is compressed to
ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to
about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The
2-channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs,
DVD also uses a variable rate coding
conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.
technology that changes the data to be
allocated according to the status of the
picture. Audio information is recorded in a Normal (Interlace) format (page 63)
multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, Normal (Interlace) format shows every other
allowing you to enjoy a more realistic audio line of an image as a single “field” and is the
presence. standard method for displaying images on
Furthermore, various advanced functions television. The even number field shows the
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and even numbered lines of an image, and the odd
Parental Control functions are provided with numbered field shows the odd numbered lines
the DVD. of an image.

DVD-RW (page 5) Progressive format (page 63)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable Compared to the Interlace format that
disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. alternately shows every other line of an image
The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR (field) to create one frame, the Progressive
mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in format shows the entire image at once as a
Video mode have the same format as a DVD single frame. This means that while the
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Interlace format can show 25 or 30 frames
Recording) mode allow the contents to be (50-60 fields) in one second, the Progressive
programmed or edited. format can show 50-60 frames in one second.
The overall picture quality increases and still
DVD+RW (page 5) images, text, and horizontal lines appear
sharper. This player is compatible with the
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and
525 or 625 progressive format.
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO
format. Progressive JPEG
Progressive JPEGs are used mostly on the
File (page 46, 52) internet. They are different from other JPEGs
in that they “fade in” gradually instead of
A JPEG image or DivX video recorded on a
being drawn from top to bottom when
DATA CD/DATA DVD (“File” is an
displayed on a browser. This lets you view the
exclusive definition for this player.) A single
image while it is being downloaded.
file consists of a single image or movie.

Title (page 9)
The longest section of a picture or music feature
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software.
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Specifications
System General
Laser: Semiconductor laser Power requirements:
Signal format system: PAL/NTSC (See Taiwan model: 110 V AC, 60 Hz
page 16 to switch) Models for other areas: 110 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Audio characteristics See page 2 for further information.
Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM Power consumption: 9 W
48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/ Dimensions (approx.):
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) 430 × 43 × 206.5 mm (width/height/
Harmonic distortion: 0.01 % depth) incl. projecting parts
Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 85 dB/ Mass (approx.): 1.70 kg
CD: 85 dB Operating temperature: 5 ° C to 35 ° C
Wow and flutter: Less than detected value Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
(±0.001% W PEAK)
Supplied accessories
Outputs See page 14.
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load
impedance) Specifications and design are subject to
LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/ change without notice.
10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical ENERGY STARR is a U.S. registered mark.
output jack/–18 dBm (wave length As an ENERGY STARR Partner, Sony
660 nm) Corporation has determined that this product
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/ meets the ENERGY STARR guidelines for
0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms energy efficiency.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB,
PR/CR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB,
PR/ CR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/
75 ohms
Additional Information

73
 Language Code List
For details, see pages 37, 41, 61.
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
1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona
1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali
1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1352 Mongolian 1511 Albanian
1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1353 Moldavian 1512 Serbian
1045 Assamese 1209 Hausa 1356 Marathi 1513 Siswati
1051 Aymara 1217 Hindi 1357 Malay 1514 Sesotho
1052 Azerbaijani 1226 Croatian 1358 Maltese 1515 Sundanese
1053 Bashkir 1229 Hungarian 1363 Burmese 1516 Swedish
1057 Byelorussian 1233 Armenian 1365 Nauru 1517 Swahili
1059 Bulgarian 1235 Interlingua 1369 Nepali 1521 Tamil
1060 Bihari 1239 Interlingue 1376 Dutch 1525 Telugu
1061 Bislama 1245 Inupiak 1379 Norwegian 1527 Tajik
1066 Bengali; 1248 Indonesian 1393 Occitan 1528 Thai
Bangla 1253 Icelandic 1403 (Afan)Oromo 1529 Tigrinya
1067 Tibetan 1254 Italian 1408 Oriya 1531 Turkmen
1070 Breton 1257 Hebrew 1417 Punjabi 1532 Tagalog
1079 Catalan 1261 Japanese 1428 Polish 1534 Setswana
1093 Corsican 1269 Yiddish 1435 Pashto; 1535 Tonga
1097 Czech 1283 Javanese Pushto 1538 Turkish
1103 Welsh 1287 Georgian 1436 Portuguese 1539 Tsonga
1105 Danish 1297 Kazakh 1463 Quechua 1540 Tatar
1109 German 1298 Greenlandic 1481 Rhaeto- 1543 Twi
1130 Bhutani 1299 Cambodian Romance 1557 Ukrainian
1142 Greek 1300 Kannada 1482 Kirundi 1564 Urdu
1144 English 1301 Korean 1483 Romanian 1572 Uzbek
1145 Esperanto 1305 Kashmiri 1489 Russian 1581 Vietnamese
1149 Spanish 1307 Kurdish 1491 Kinyarwanda 1587 Volapük
1150 Estonian 1311 Kirghiz 1495 Sanskrit 1613 Wolof
1151 Basque 1313 Latin 1498 Sindhi 1632 Xhosa
1157 Persian 1326 Lingala 1501 Sangho 1665 Yoruba
1165 Finnish 1327 Laothian 1502 Serbo- 1684 Chinese
1166 Fiji 1332 Lithuanian Croatian 1697 Zulu
1171 Faroese 1334 Latvian; 1503 Singhalese
1174 French Lettish 1505 Slovak
1181 Frisian 1345 Malagasy 1506 Slovenian 1703 Not specified

Parental Control Area Code List

For details, see page 56.

Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area

2044 Argentina 2165 Finland 2362 Mexico 2149 Spain
2047 Australia 2174 France 2376 Netherlands 2499 Sweden
2046 Austria 2109 Germany 2390 New Zealand 2086 Switzerland
2057 Belgium 2248 India 2379 Norway 2528 Thailand
2070 Brazil 2238 Indonesia 2427 Pakistan 2184 United
2079 Canada 2254 Italy 2424 Philippines Kingdom
2090 Chile 2276 Japan 2436 Portugal
2092 China 2304 Korea 2489 Russia
2115 Denmark 2363 Malaysia 2501 Singapore
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Index
Numerics DVD 5, 21, 72 PLAY LIST 24
16:9 62 DVD+RW 5, 22, 72 PROGRAM 26
4:3 LETTER BOX 62 DVD’s menu 24 Programme Play 26
4:3 OUTPUT 63 DVD-RW 5, 72 PROGRESSIVE
4:3 PAN SCAN 62 (COMPONENT OUT) 63
48kHz/96kHz PCM 67
E Progressive format 72
EFFECT 51
5.1 Channel Surround 18 Q
A F QUICK 61
Fast forward 30 Quick Setup 19, 61
A-B REPEAT 29 FAST PLAY 22
ADVANCE 22 R
Fast reverse 30
ALBUM 32
FILE 32 Remote 10, 14, 58
Album 46, 71 File 72 REPEAT 28
ANGLE 41
Film based software 63, 72 Repeat Play 28
AUDIO 37, 61
Freeze Frame 31 REPLAY 22
AUDIO DRC 65 Front panel display 9 RESET 61
AUDIO SETUP 65
AUTO PLAY 64 H S
AUTO POWER OFF 64 Handling discs 2 Scan 30
Hooking up 14 SCENE 32
B SCREEN SAVER 62
BACKGROUND 62 I SCREEN SETUP 62
Batteries 14 INDEX 32 Searching 30
Interlace format 72
C INTERVAL 51
SETUP 60
CD 6, 21 Setup Display 60
SHARPNESS 44
CHAPTER 31 J SHUFFLE 27
Chapter 71 JPEG 5, 45
CHAPTER VIEWER 33 Shuffle Play 27
Checking the audio signal L Slide Show 50
format 38 LANGUAGE SETUP 61 SLOW PLAY 22
Child Lock 22 Locating Slow-motion Play 31
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO a specific point by watching Speakers
CD) 62 the TV screen 30 Hooking up 17
Connecting 15 SUBTITLE 41, 49, 61
Continuous play M Surround 39
CD/VIDEO CD 21 MEMORY 43
T
Additional Information

DVD 21 MENU 61
MODE (MP3, JPEG) 50 TIME/TEXT 31, 34
Control Menu 11 TITLE 31
CUSTOM 60 MODE (PROGRESSIVE) 63
MP3 5, 45 Title 72
CUSTOM PARENTAL TITLE VIEWER 33
CONTROL 55 MPEG 37, 66, 72
MULTI-DISC RESUME 23, 64 TOP MENU 24
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE TRACK 31
42 N Track 9
CUSTOM SETUP 64 TRACK SELECTION 64
Normal (Interlace) format 72
D TRACK VIEWER 33
DATA CD 5, 45, 52
O Troubleshooting 68
On-screen display TV TYPE 62
DATA DVD 5, 45, 52
DATE 49 Control Menu Display 11 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) 39
DIGITAL OUT 66 Setup Display 60
ORIGINAL 24 U
Digital output 66 Usable discs 6
DIMMER 64 ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 24
OSD 61
Display V
Control Menu Display 11 P Video based software 63, 72
Front panel display 9 PARENTAL CONTROL 55 VIDEO CD 5, 21
Setup Display 60 PAUSE MODE 64
DivX® 52, 65 PBC Playback 25
Z
DOLBY DIGITAL 37, 66, 71 ZOOM 22, 49
PICTURE NAVIGATION 33,
DOWNMIX 66 48
DTS 37, 67, 71
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