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By using the Setup Display, you can make 
various adjustments to items such as picture 
and sound. You can also set a language for the 
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other 
things.
For details on each Setup Display item, see 
pages from 64 to 70.

Playback settings stored in the disc take priority 
over the Setup Display settings and not all of the 
functions described may work.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “SETUP” appear.

X/x to select “CUSTOM,” 

The Setup Display appears.

X/x to select the setup item 

The Setup item is selected.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”

X/x to select an item, then 

The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”

ENTER

DISPLAY

STOP

1

(  5)

QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET

DVD VIDEO

QUICK

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH
ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
HDMI RESOLUTION:

SCREEN SAVER:

16:9

AUTO

ON

YC

B

C

R

BLACK LEVEL:

BACKGROUND:

JACKET PICTURE

BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

4:3 OUTPUT:

ON

OFF

FULL

YC

B

C

R

/RGB (HDMI):

Selected item

Setup items

SCREEN SETUP

HDMI RESOLUTION:

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

4:3 OUTPUT:

ON

OFF

FULL

16:9

JACKET PICTURE

YC

B

C

R

/RGB (HDMI):

Options

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X/x to select a setting, then 

The setting is selected and setup is 
complete.
Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”

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 24).

Select “RESET” in step 3 and press 
ENTER.

Select “YES” using 

X/x.

You can also quit the process and return 
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO” 
here.

Press ENTER.
All the settings explained on pages 64 to 
70 return to the default settings. Do not 
press

[/1 while resetting the player, 

which takes a few seconds to complete.

“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set 
various languages for the on-screen display or 
sound track.

Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. To use the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 63).

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the 
disc’s menu.

◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language 
given priority in the disc is selected.

◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded 
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the 
language for the subtitles changes according 
to the language you selected for the sound 
track.

z Hint
If you select “OTHERS 

t” in “MENU,” 

“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a 
language code from “Language Code List” on 
page 77 using the number buttons.

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.

Selected setting

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

4:3 PAN SCAN

ON

HDMI RESOLUTION:

AUTO

JACKET PICTURE

BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

OFF

BLACK LEVEL:

ON

4:3 OUTPUT:

FULL

YC

B

C

R

YC

B

C

R

/RGB (HDMI):

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH
ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

Choose settings according to the TV to be 
connected.

Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. To use the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 63).
The default settings are underlined.

◆ TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV 
(4:3 standard or wide).

Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may 
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN 
SCAN” or vice versa.

◆ HDMI RESOLUTION
Selects the type of video signals output from 
the HDMI OUT jack. When you select 
AUTO (default), the player outputs video 
signals of the highest resolution acceptable 
for your TV. If the picture is not clear, natural 
or to your satisfaction, try another option that 
suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For 
details, refer also to the instruction manual 
supplied with the TV/projector, etc.

• Even when a setting other than “AUTO” is 

selected and the connected TV cannot accept the 
resolution, the player automatically adjusts the 
video signals that are suitable for the TV.

• When the HDMI indicator on the front panel 

lights up, images from the S VIDEO OUT and 
LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks are enlarged 
vertically. (Except when 720

× 480p is selected).

◆ YC

Selects the type of HDMI signal output from 
HDMI OUT jack.

• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set 

“YC

B

C

R

” to “RGB.”

• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment 

with a DVI jack, “RGB” signals will be 
automatically output even when you select 
“YC

B

C

R

”.

16:9

Select this when you connect a 
wide-screen TV or a TV with a 
wide mode function.

4:3
LETTER 
BOX

Select this when you connect a 
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide 
picture with bands on the upper 
and lower portions of the 
screen.

4:3
PAN SCAN

Select this when you connect a 
4:3 screen TV. Automatically 
displays the wide picture on the 
entire screen and cuts off the 
portions that do not fit.

SCREEN SETUP

HDMI RESOLUTION:

SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

AUTO

TV TYPE:

16:9

ON

JACKET PICTURE

BLACK LEVEL:

ON

BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

OFF

4:3 OUTPUT:

FULL

YC

B

C

R

YC

B

C

R

/RGB (HDMI):

16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

AUTO

Normally, select this.

1920

× 1080i Sends 1920× 1080i video 

signals.

1280

× 720p Sends 1280× 720p video 

signals.

720

× 480p

Sends 720

× 480p video signals.

YC

B

C

R

Outputs YC

B

C

R

 signals.

RGB

Outputs RGB signals.

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◆ SCREEN SAVER
The screen saver image appears when you 
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 
minutes, or when you play a CD or DATA 
CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) 
for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver 
will help prevent your display device from 
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press 

H to 

turn off the screen saver.

◆ BACKGROUND
Selects the background color or picture on the 
TV screen when the player is in stop mode or 
while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 
audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio).

◆ BLACK LEVEL
Selects the black level (setup level) for the 
video signals output from the jacks other than 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT.

◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)
Selects the black level (setup level) for the 
video signals output from the COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this 
when the player outputs progressive signals 
(page 21).

◆ 4:3 OUTPUT
This setting is effective only when you set 
“TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to 
“16:9.”
Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio 
progressive signals. If you can change the 
aspect ratio on your progressive format 
(480p) compatible TV, change the setting on 
your TV, not the player. Note that this setting 
is effective only for HDMI connection or 
progressive signals output from the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

ON

Turns on the screen saver.

OFF

Turns off the screen saver.

JACKET
PICTURE

The jacket picture (still picture) 
appears, but only when the 
jacket picture is already 
recorded on the disc (CD-
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does 
not contain a jacket picture, the 
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.

GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the 

player appears.

BLUE

The background color is blue.

BLACK

The background color is black.

ON

Sets the black level of the 
output signal to the standard 
level.

OFF

Lowers the standard black 
level. Use this when the picture 
becomes too white.

OFF

Sets the black level of the 
output signal to the standard 
level. Normally select this 
position.

ON

Raises the standard black level. 
Use this setting when the 
picture appears too dark.

FULL

Select this when you can 
change the aspect ratio on your 
TV.

NORMAL

Select this when you cannot 
change the aspect ratio on your 
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio 
signal with black bands on left 
and right sides of the image.

16:9 aspect ratio TV

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Use this to set up playback related and other 
settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. To use the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 63).
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 player is 
connected to a timer (not supplied).

◆ DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR 
mode only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.

◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the sound track which contains the 
highest number of channels priority when you 
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio 
formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital 
format) are recorded.

• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language 

may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting 
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in 
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 64).

• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 70), the DTS 

sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK 
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”

• If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks 

have the same number of channels, the player 
selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound 
tracks in this order.

◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or 
off. Resume playback can be stored in 
memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs (page 29).

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

OFF

Switches this function off.

ON

The player enters standby mode 
when left in stop mode for more 
than 30 minutes.

OFF

Switches this function off.

ON

Automatically starts playback 
when the player is turned on by 
a timer (not supplied).

BRIGHT

Makes the lighting bright.

DARK

Makes the lighting dark.

AUTO 
DARK

Makes the lighting dark if you 
do not operate the player or 
remote for a short while.

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO POWER OFF:
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:

OFF
OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

PAUSE MODE:

AUTO

AUDIO (HDMI):

OFF

TRACK SELECTION:

ON

MULTI-DISC RESUME:

AUTO

The picture, including subjects 
that move dynamically, is 
output with no jitter. Normally 
select this position.

FRAME

The picture, including subjects 
that do not move dynamically, 
is output in high resolution.

OFF

No priority given.

AUTO

Priority given.

ON

Stores the resume setting in 
memory for up to 6 discs.

OFF

Does not store the resume 
setting in memory. Playback 
restarts at the resume point only 
for the current disc in the player.

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◆ AUDIO (HDMI)
Selects the type of audio signal output from 
the HDMI OUT jack.

A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you 
connect the player to a TV that is not compatible 
with DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS signals and “AUTO” 
is selected. In this case, select “PCM.”

“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 63).
The default settings are underlined.

◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this 
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio 
output level.
This function affects the output of the LINE 
OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.

◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode 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)/

HDMI OUT jack only when “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 70).

AUTO

Normally, select this. Outputs 
audio signals according to the 
“DIGITAL OUT” settings 
(page 69).

PCM

Converts Dolby Digital, or
96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to 
48 kHz/16 bit PCM.

OFF

Normally, select this position.

ON

Select this when the playback sound 
from the speakers is distorted.

STANDARD Normally select this position.

TV MODE

Makes low sounds clear even if 
you turn the volume down.

WIDE
RANGE

Gives you the feeling of being 
at a live performance.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

OFF

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER:

SHARP

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:

D-PCM

OFF

48kHz/16bit

◆ AUDIO FILTER
Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 
22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the 
audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 
48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).

There may be little effect by changing the digital 
filter depending on the disc or playback 
environment.

◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode 
only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2 
channels when you play a DVD which has 
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded 
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the 
rear signal components, see “Checking the 
audio signal format” (page 44). This function 
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/

HDMI OUT  jack when “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 70).

◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the 
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack.

Switches the method of outputting audio 
signals when you connect a component such 
as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a 
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 22.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” and 
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting 
“DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
If you connect a component that is 
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a 
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from 
the speakers, risking damage to your ears or 
speakers.

• The AV SYNC function (page 51) is not effective 

if you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or 
COAXIAL) jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or 
“DTS” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “ON” 
respectively.

• The AV SYNC function (page 51) is not effective 

if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant 
device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” or “DTS” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or 
“ON” respectively.

SHARP

Provides a wide frequency range 
and spatial feeling.

SLOW

Provides smooth and warm 
sound.

DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND

Normally, select this position. 
Multi-channel audio signals are 
output to 2 channels for enjoying 
surround sounds.

NORMAL

Multi-channel audio signals are 
downmixed to 2 channels for use 
with your stereo.

ON

Normally select this position. 
When you select “ON,” see 
“Setting the digital output signal” 
for further settings.

OFF

The influence of the digital 
circuit upon the analog circuit is 
minimal. If you are using the 
HDMI OUT jack, PCM sound 
will be output depending on the 
connected equipment. 
If the signal is encrypted for 
copyright protection purposes, 
the signal is only output as
48 kHz/16 bit PCM.

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◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR 
mode only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment 
not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL signals, the 
“D-PCM” signals will be automatically output even 
when you select “DOLBY DIGITAL.”

◆ DTS
Select the type of DTS audio signals.

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment 
not compatible with DTS signals, the “OFF” signals 
will be automatically output even when you select 
“ON.”

◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio 
signal.

• The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT 

L/R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this 
setting and keep their original sampling frequency 
level.

• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment 

not compatible with 96 kHz/24 bit signals, 
48 kHz/16 bit PCM will be automatically output 
even when you select “96kHz/24bit.”

D-PCM

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component without a built-in 
Dolby Digital decoder. You can 
select whether the signals 
conform to Dolby Surround 
(Pro Logic) or not by making 
adjustments to the 
“DOWNMIX” item in 
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 69).

DOLBY
DIGITAL

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component with a built-in 
Dolby Digital decoder.

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/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.

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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 (For customers in the USA only).

, Check that the power cord is connected 

securely.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

, The connecting cords are damaged.

, Check the connection to your TV (page 18) 

and switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the player appears on 
the TV screen.

, The disc is dirty or flawed.

, If the picture output from your player goes 

through your VCR to get to your TV or if 
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal 
applied to some DVD programs could affect 
picture quality. If you still experience 
problems even when you connect your 
player directly to your TV, try connecting 
your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input 
(page 18).

, You have selected “PROGRESSIVE 

AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” 
using the PROGRESSIVE button on the 
front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator 
lights up) even though your TV cannot 
accept the progressive signal. In this case, 
disconnect the HDMI cord from the player 
and then select “NORMAL 
(INTERLACE)” so that the 
PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

, Even if your TV is compatible with 

progressive format 480p signals, the image 
may be affected when you set the player to 
progressive format. In this case, select 
“NORMAL (INTERLACE)” using the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel 
so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns 
off and the player is set to normal (interlace) 
format.

, The player is connected to an input device 

that is not HDCP compliant (the HDMI 
indicator on the front panel does not light 
up). See page 19.

, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video 

output, changing the “HDMI 
RESOLUTION” setting in “SCREEN 
SETUP” may solve the problem (page 65). 
Connect the TV and the player using a video 
jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch 
the TV’s input to the connected video input 
so that you can see the on-screen displays. 
Change the “HDMI RESOLUTION” 
setting in “SCREEN SETUP,” and switch 
the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture 
still does not appear, repeat the steps and try 
other options.

, If the signal from the LINE OUT (VIDEO) 

or S VIDEO OUT jacks is distorted, change 
the “HDMI RESOLUTION” setting in 
“SCREEN SETUP” to “720 

×  480p.”

, Try the following: 1Turn the player off 

and on again. 

2Turn the connected 

equipment off and on again. 

3Disconnect 

and then connect the HDMI cord again.

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your 

DVD.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

, The connecting cord is damaged.

, The player is connected to the wrong input 

jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 22).

, The amplifier (receiver) input is not 

correctly set.

, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-

motion Play mode.

, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse 

mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through 

the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or 
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check the 
audio settings (page 69).

, While playing a Super VCD on which the 

audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will 
come out when you select “2:STEREO,” 
“2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”

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, The equipment connected to the HDMI 

OUT jack does not conform to the audio 
signal format, in this case set 
“AUDIO(HDMI)” in “CUSTOM SETUP” 
to “PCM” (page 68).

, Try the following: 1Turn the player off 

and on again. 

2Turn the connected 

equipment off and on again. 

3Disconnect 

and then connect the HDMI cord again.

, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI 

device (DVI jacks do not accept audio 
signals).

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 

“ON” (page 68).

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs. 

The sound volume may improve if you set 
“AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 
“TV MODE” (page 68).

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 

“OFF” (page 68).

, The batteries in the remote are weak.

, There are obstacles between the remote and 

the player.

, The distance between the remote and the 

player is too far.

, The remote is not pointed at the remote 

sensor on the player.

, The disc is turned over.

, Insert the disc with the playback side facing 

down.

, The disc is skewed.

, The player cannot play certain discs (page 8).

, The region code on the DVD does not match 

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the player

(page 5).

, The player cannot play a recorded disc that 

is not correctly finalized (page 9).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 

format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.

, The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3 

format that conforms to UDF (Universal 
Disk Format).

, The MP3 audio track does not have the 

extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not formatted in MP3 even 

though it has the extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III 

data.

, The player cannot play audio tracks in 

mp3PRO format.

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE 

(JPEG)” (page 56).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG 

format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet.

, The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG 

format that conforms to UDF (Universal 
Disk Format).

, The file has an extension other than 

“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

, The image is larger than 3072 (width) ×

2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 
3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG. 
(Some progressive JPEG files cannot be 
displayed even if the file size is within this 
specified capacity.)

, The image does not fit the screen (the image 

is reduced).

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO 

(MP3)” (page 56).

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO” 

(page 56).

, The player can only display numbers and 

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as 
“*”.

, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or 

A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 32).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 29).

, The disc features an auto playback function.

, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is 

set to “ON” (page 67).

, While playing discs with an auto pause 

signal, the player stops playback at the auto 
pause signal.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able 

to do some of the operations above. Refer to 
the operating manual that comes with the 
disc.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 

direct selection button on the remote 
(page 30).

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the 

DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the 

language for the sound track.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 

direct selection button on the remote 
(page 30).

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on 

the DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of 

subtitles.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 

direct selection button on the remote 
(page 30).

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD 

being played.

, The angle can only be changed when the 

“

” indicator lights up on the front panel 

display (page 12).

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the 

player to operate abnormally, unplug the 
player.

, The self-diagnosis function was activated. 

(See the table on page 74.)

, Child Lock is set (page 28).

, Contact your Sony dealer or local 

authorized Sony service facility.

, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you 

want to play is broken.

, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III 

data.

, The JPEG image file format does not 

conform to DCF (page 52).

, The JPEG image file has the extension 

“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG 
format.

When the self-diagnosis function is activated 
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a 
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) 
with a combination of a letter and four digits 
appears on the screen and the front panel 
display. In this case, check the following 
table.

Album (page 52, 54)
A unit in which to store JPEG image files or 
MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA 
DVD. (“Album” is an exclusive definition for 
this player.)

Chapter (page 14)
Sections of a picture or a music feature that 
are smaller than titles. A title is composed of 
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no 
chapters may be recorded.

Dolby Digital (page 22, 70)
Digital audio compression technology 
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This 
technology conforms to multi-channel 
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo 
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in 
this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 
discrete channels of high quality digital audio 
found in “Dolby Digital” theater surround 
sound systems. 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. 

DTS (page 22, 70)
Digital audio compression technology that 
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This 
technology conforms to multi-channel 
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.

DVD VIDEO (page 7)
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving 
pictures even though its diameter is the same 
as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a 
double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 
GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 

C 13

The disc is dirty or recorded 
in a format that this player 
cannot play (page 8).

,Clean the disc with a 

cleaning cloth or check its 
format (page 2).

C 31

The disc is not inserted 
correctly.

,Re-insert the disc 

correctly.

E XX
(xx is a number)

To prevent a malfunction, the 
player has performed the 
self-diagnosis function.

,Contact your nearest 

Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service 
facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10

C:13:50

1-19

1-19E

9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided 
DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, a 
worldwide standard of digital compression 
technology. The picture data is compressed to 
about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The 
DVD also uses a variable rate coding 
technology that changes the data to be 
allocated according to the status of the 
picture. Audio information is recorded in a 
multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, 
allowing you to enjoy a more realistic audio 
presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions 
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and 
Parental Control functions are provided with 
the DVD.

DVD-RW (page 7)
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable 
disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. 
The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR 
mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in 
Video mode have the same format as a DVD 
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video 
Recording) mode allow the contents to be 
programmed or edited.

DVD+RW (page 7)
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and 
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording 
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO 
format.

File (page 52, 55)
A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD/
DATA DVD (“File” is an exclusive 
definition for this player.) A single file 
consist of a single image.

Film based software, Video based 
software (page 21)
DVDs can be classified as Film based or 
Video based software. Film based DVDs 
contain the same images (24 frames per 
second) that are shown at movie theaters.
Video based DVDs, such as television 
dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 
frames/60 fields per second.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI is an interface that supports both video 
and audio on a single digital connection. The 

HDMI connection carries standard to high 
definition video signals and multi-channel 
audio signals to AV components such as 
HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without 
degradation.
Since the video signals are compatible with 
the current DVI (Digital Visual Interface) 
format, HDMI jacks can be connected to DVI 
jacks by way of an HDMI-DVI converter 
cord. The HDMI specification supports 
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents 
Protection), a copy protection technology that 
incorporates coding technology for digital 
video signals.

Normal (Interlace) format (page 21)
Normal (Interlace) format shows every other 
line of an image as a single “field” and is the 
standard method for displaying images on 
television. The even number field shows the 
even numbered lines of an image, and the odd 
numbered field shows the odd numbered lines 
of an image.

Progressive format (page 21)
Compared to the Interlace format that 
alternately shows every other line of an image 
(field) to create one frame, the Progressive 
format shows the entire image at once as a 
single frame. This means that while the 
Interlace format can show 30 frames/60 fields 
in one second, the Progressive format can 
show 60 frames in one second. The overall 
picture quality increases and still images, 
text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This 
player is compatible with the 480 progressive 
format.

Progressive JPEG
Progressive JPEGs are used mostly on the 
internet. They are different from other JPEGs 
in that they “fade in” gradually instead of 
being drawn from top to bottom when 
displayed on a browser. This lets you view the 
image while it is being downloaded.

Title (page 12)
The longest section of a picture or music 
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video 
software, or the entire album in audio 
software.

System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Signal format system: NTSC

Audio characteristics
Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 

96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD 
VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz 
(±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB 

(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only)

Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %
Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/

CD: 99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value 

(±0.001% W PEAK)

Outputs
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load 

impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/

10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical 

output jack/–18 dBm (wave length 
660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

HDMI OUT: Type A (19 pin)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, P

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P

B

, P

R

:

interlace*

1

 = 0.648 Vp-p, progressive or 

interlace*

2

 = 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

*

1

BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is ON

*

2

BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is OFF

LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/

75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/Y:

1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption: 12 W
Dimensions (approx.):

430 

×  83 ×  410 mm (width/height/depth) 

incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 4.4 kg
Operating temperature: 5

° C to 35 ° C

Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories
See page 17.

Specifications and design are subject to 
change without notice.