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Page 2 - WARNING

2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.Batteries or batteries installed ap...

Page 3 - Notes about the discs

3 Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges. Notes about the discs • To keep the disc clean, handl...

Page 5 - Table of Contents

5 Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Guide to Parts and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 6 - Guide to Parts and Controls; Remote; TV; Adjusts the TV volume.; Number buttons; Clears the entry field.

6 Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Remote 2 (volume) +, number 5, AUDIO, and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. A PICTURE NAVI (25) Divides the screen into 9 subscreens so you can choose...

Page 7 - TOP MENU

7 * 1 For DivX video files and DVDs except DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs. * 2 For DVDs and DivX video files only. * 3 These functions may not work with some scenes. * 4 For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-VR mode only. * 5 For DVDs, VIDEO CDs, and video files only. * 6 For DVDs and VIDEO CDs only. b Some playback fun...

Page 8 - Front panel; To unlock the disc tray; Rear panel

8 Front panel A [ / 1 (on/standby) button (14) B Disc tray (16) C Front panel display (9) D Z (open/close) button (16) Opens or closes the disc tray. E N (play) button (16) The N button has a tactile dot*. F x (stop) button (16) Stops playback. G (remote sensor) (13) * Use the tactile dot as a refer...

Page 9 - Front panel display; Playback information

9 Front panel display A N , X Lights up during playback or pause. B Lights up during Repeat Play. C Lights up when you can change the angle. D Playback information You can view the time and text information by pressing the TIME/TEXT button on the remote repeatedly. The display changes as follows: Wh...

Page 10 - Hookups and Settings; Step 1: Connecting to Your TV; SCART input jack

10 Hookups and Settings When unpacking, check the supplied accessories by referring to page 36. b • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the components to be connected.• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connect...

Page 12 - Step 2: Connecting to Your Audio Component

12 Step 2: Connecting to Your Audio Component Select one of the following patterns A or B , according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. z For correct speaker location, see the operating ins...

Page 13 - Audio L/R input jacks

13 H ook ups and Setti n gs A Audio L/R input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound. B Digital audio input jack If your audio component has a Dolby* 1 Digital, DTS* 2 , or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy D...

Page 14 - Controlling TVs with the remote; Available buttons; Code numbers of controllable TVs; Turn on the TV then press; Press

14 Controlling TVs with the remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. Available buttons 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. To control o...

Page 15 - standard TV with a wide-screen mode

15 H ook ups and Setti n gs 6 Press X / x to select the setting that matches your TV type. ◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode • 16:9 (page 28) ◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV • 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 28) 7 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for sele...

Page 16 - Playback; Playing Discs; If a disc is inside the player

16 Playback Playing Discs 1 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. 2 Press Z on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray. 3 Press N . The disc tray closes. The player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or th...

Page 18 - Control Menu items

18 Control Menu display (Magic Pad) Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the media type. Example: Control M...

Page 19 - List of Control Menu items

19 Pl aybac k List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function TITLE/SCENE/TRACK CHAPTER/INDEX TRACK Selects the title, scene, track, chapter, or index to be played. 1 Press X / x to select the search method. “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). 2 Press ENTER. “** (**)” changes to “-- (...

Page 20 - Items for DATA discs

20 z The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except “OFF” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS,” “ZOOM,” “TVS” only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST” (default setting). The “ANGLE” indicator li...

Page 21 - Creating your own; After selecting; When playing a DVD VIDEO; When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

21 Pl aybac k Various Play Mode Functions You can set the following play modes:• Programme Play (page 21)• Shuffle Play (page 22)• Repeat Play (page 22)• A-B Repeat Play (page 23) b The play mode is cancelled when:– you open the disc tray.– you press [ / 1 and the player enters standby mode. Creatin...

Page 22 - Playing in random order; Playing repeatedly; When Programme Play or Shuffle Play

22 5 Press N . Programme Play begins.When the programme ends, you can restart the same programme again by pressing N . To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1. To play the same programme again, select “ON” in step 1 and press ENTER. To change or cancel a programme 1 Follow st...

Page 23 - Repeating a specific; Adjusting the playback

23 Pl aybac k 2 Press ENTER. Repeat Play starts. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1. b You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with PBC playback. Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, or trac...

Page 24 - Sharpening the picture; Locking discs

24 Sharpening the picture (SHARPNESS) You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture. 1 After selecting (SHARPNESS) on the Control Menu (page 18), press X / x to select a level. The default setting is underlined.• OFF: cancels this option• 1: enhances the outline• 2: enhances th...

Page 25 - Selecting a photo file

25 Pl aybac k Playing Video, Photo, and Music Files The player can play video, photo, or music files. For details on playable files, see “Playable Media” page 34. b DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD format automatically start playing when inserted. 1 Press MENU. The list of albums appears. 2 Pre...

Page 27 - Settings and Adjustments; Using the Setup Display

27 S e tti n gs a nd Adju st m e n ts Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 27 to 31. b Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display se...

Page 28 - SCREEN SETUP; TV TYPE; BACKGROUND

28 SCREEN SETUP Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV TYPE Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). b Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa. ◆ S...

Page 29 - CUSTOM SETUP; AUTO POWER OFF; DivX

29 S e tti n gs a nd Adju st m e n ts CUSTOM SETUP Use this to set up playback related and other settings. The default settings are underlined. ◆ AUTO POWER OFF Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off. ◆ AUTO PLAY Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This function is useful when the playe...

Page 30 - AUDIO SETUP; DIGITAL OUT; Setting the digital output signal

30 AUDIO SETUP You can set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. The default settings are underlined. ◆ 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 t...

Page 31 - DTS

31 S e tti n gs a nd Adju st m e n ts ◆ MPEG (DVDs only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. ◆ DTS Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. • When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 31). • If you connect the player to audio equipment without ...

Page 32 - Additional Information; Troubleshooting; Power; Sound; Operation

32 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. ,...

Page 33 - The player does not operate properly.; Self-diagnosis Function

33 Addi tional I n fo rmat io n The disc does not start playing from the beginning. , Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 21). , Resume play has taken effect (page 16). “Copyright lock” appears and the screen turns blue when playing in DVD-VR mode. , Image...

Page 34 - Playable Media

34 Playable Media Notes about video, photo, or music files that the player can play The player can play the following files: * 1 DivX ® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. ...

Page 36 - Specifications; System; Outputs; Operating temperature:; Supplied accessories

36 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. ...

Page 37 - Language Code List

37 Addi tional I n fo rmat io n Language Code List For details, see pages 6, 27.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Parental Control Area Code List For details, see page 24. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar1028 Abkhazian1032 Afrikaans1...

Page 38 - Index; Numerics

38 Index Numerics 16:9 284:3 LETTER BOX 284:3 PAN SCAN 2848kHz/96kHz PCM 315.1 Channel Surround 13 A A-B REPEAT 19, 23A-B Repeat Play 23Advance 7ALBUM 20ANGLE 19AUDIO 27AUDIO DRC 30AUDIO SETUP 30AUTO PLAY 29AUTO POWER OFF 29 B BACKGROUND 28Batteries 13 C CD 16, 34CHAPTER 19CHAPTER VIEWER 6Child Lock...