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About playback order of albums,
tracks, and files
tracks, and files
Albums play in the following order:
◆Structure of disc contents
◆Structure of disc contents
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
and press
and press
H, the numbered tracks (or files)
are played sequentially, from
1 through 7.
Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained
within a currently selected album take
priority over the next album in the same tree.
(Example:
within a currently selected album take
priority over the next album in the same tree.
(Example:
C contains D so 4 is played
before
5.)
When you press MENU and the list of album
names appears (page 48), 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
names appears (page 48), 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
• 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.
(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.
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.
differ from the above illustration.
• The playback order above may not be applicable
if there are more than 200 albums and 300 tracks/
files in each album.
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.
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.
ROOT
Tree 1
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4
Tree 5
Album
Track or file
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Playing MP3 Audio
Tracks or JPEG Image
Files
Tracks or JPEG Image
Files
You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).
image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).
z Hint
You can view the disc information while playing
MP3 audio tracks (page 35).
You can view the disc information while playing
MP3 audio tracks (page 35).
Notes
• DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD
format automatically start playing when inserted.
• If no MP3 audio track or JPEG image file is
recorded on the DATA CD/DATA DVD, “No
audio data” or “No image data” appears on the
screen.
audio data” or “No image data” appears on the
screen.
Selecting an album
1
Press MENU.
The list of albums on the disc appears.
When an album is being played, its title is
shaded.
The list of albums on the disc appears.
When an album is being played, its title is
shaded.
2
Press
X/x to select the album you
want to play.
3
Press
H.
Playback starts from the selected album.
To select MP3 audio tracks, see
“Selecting an MP3 audio track”
(page 49).
To select JPEG image files, see
“Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 49).
To select MP3 audio tracks, see
“Selecting an MP3 audio track”
(page 49).
To select JPEG image files, see
“Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 49).
To stop playback
Press
Press
x.
To go to the next or previous page
Press
Press
c or C.
To turn on or off the display
Press MENU repeatedly.
Press MENU repeatedly.
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 51).
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 51).
PICTURE
NAVI
NAVI
RETURN
ENTER
CLEAR
ZOOM
MENU
1 ( 3 0 )
R O C K B E S T H I T
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
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Selecting an MP3 audio track
1
After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”
press ENTER.
The list of tracks in the album appears.
press ENTER.
The list of tracks in the album appears.
2
Press
X/x to select a track, and press
ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected track.
Playback starts from the selected track.
To stop playback
Press
Press
x.
To go to the next or previous page
Press
Press
c or C.
To return to the previous display
Press
Press
O RETURN.
To go to the next or previous MP3 audio
track
Press
track
Press
> or . during playback. You can
select the first track of the next album by
pressing
pressing
> during playback of the last
track of the current album.
Note that you cannot return to the previous
album by using
Note that you cannot return to the previous
album by using
., and that you need to
select the previous album from the album list.
Selecting a JPEG image file
1
After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”
press PICTURE NAVI.
The image files in the album appear in 16
subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on
the right.
press PICTURE NAVI.
The image files in the album appear in 16
subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on
the right.
To display the additional image, select
the bottom images and press
the bottom images and press
x. To return
to the previous image, select the top
images and press
images and press
X.
2
Press
C/X/x/c to select the image you
want to view, and press ENTER.
The selected image appears.
Example
The selected image appears.
Example
To go to the next or previous JPEG image
file
Press
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
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.
J A Z Z
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0 1 S H E I S S P E C I A L
0 2 A L L Y O U N E E D I S . . .
0 3 S P I C Y L I F E
0 4 H A P P Y H O U R
0 5 R I V E R S I D E
0 6
0 2 A L L Y O U N E E D I S . . .
0 3 S P I C Y L I F E
0 4 H A P P Y H O U R
0 5 R I V E R S I D E
0 6
5
0 7 T A K E T I M E , T A K E T I M E
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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14
15
16
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To rotate a JPEG image
Press
Press
X/x while viewing the image. Each
time you press
X, the image rotates
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
To return to normal view, press CLEAR.
Note that the view also returns to normal if
you press
To return to normal view, press CLEAR.
Note that the view also returns to normal if
you press
C/c to go to the next or previous
image.
Example: when
Example: when
X is pressed once.
To magnify a JPEG image (ZOOM)
Press ZOOM while viewing the image. You
can enlarge the image up to four times the
original size, and scroll using
Press ZOOM while viewing the image. You
can enlarge the image up to four times the
original size, and scroll using
C/X/x/c.
To return to normal view, press CLEAR.
◆When pressed once (x2)
The image enlarges twice the original size.
◆When pressed twice (x4)
The image enlarges four times the original
size.
◆When pressed once (x2)
The image enlarges twice the original size.
◆When pressed twice (x4)
The image enlarges four times the original
size.
To stop viewing the JPEG image
Press
Press
x.
z Hints
• While viewing JPEG image files, you can set
• While viewing JPEG image files, you can set
options such as “INTERVAL” (page 51),
“EFFECT” (page 52), and “SHARPNESS”
(page 45).
“EFFECT” (page 52), and “SHARPNESS”
(page 45).
• You can view JPEG images files without MP3
audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to
“IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 51).
“IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 51).
• 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.
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 51).
is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 51).
Enjoying JPEG Images as
a Slide Show
a Slide Show
You can play JPEG image files on a DATA
CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide
show.
CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide
show.
1
Press MENU.
The list of albums on the DATA CD/
DATA DVD appears.
DATA DVD appears.
2
Press
X/x to select an album.
3
Press
H.
The JPEG images in the selected album
start playing as a slide show.
start playing as a slide show.
To stop playback
Press
Press
x.
Notes
• The slide show stops when
X/x or ZOOM is
pressed.To resume the slide show, press
H.
• This function does not work if “MODE (MP3,
JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 51).
Rotating direction
MENU
DISPLAY
ENTER
1 ( 3 0 )
R O C K B E S T H I T
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
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Viewing a slide show with sound
(MODE (MP3, JPEG))
(MODE (MP3, JPEG))
When JPEG image files and MP3 audio
tracks are placed in the same album, you can
enjoy a slide show with sound.
tracks are placed in the same album, you can
enjoy a slide show with sound.
1
Press DISPLAY during stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(MODE
(MP3, JPEG)), and press ENTER.
The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”
appear.
The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”
appear.
3
Press
X/x to select “AUTO” (default),
and press ENTER.
• AUTO: plays both the JPEG image files
• AUTO: plays both the JPEG image files
and MP3 audio tracks in the same
album as a slide show.
album as a slide show.
• AUDIO (MP3): plays only MP3 audio
tracks continuously.
• IMAGE (JPEG): plays only JPEG
image files continuously.
4
Press MENU.
The list of albums on the DATA CD/
DATA DVD appears.
The list of albums on the DATA CD/
DATA DVD appears.
5
Press
X/x to select the album that
contains both the MP3 audio tracks
and JPEG images you want to play.
and JPEG images you want to play.
6
Press
H.
A slide show starts with sound.
z Hints
• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio
track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set
to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat
Play)” (page 29) to repeat the track or album.
track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set
to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat
Play)” (page 29) to repeat the track or album.
• The player recognizes a maximum of 200 albums
regardless of the selected mode. Of each album,
the player recognizes up to 300 MP3 audio tracks
and 300 JPEG image files when “AUTO” is
selected, 600 MP3 audio tracks when “AUDIO
(MP3)” is selected, 600 JPEG image files when
“IMAGE (JPEG)” is selected.
the player recognizes up to 300 MP3 audio tracks
and 300 JPEG image files when “AUTO” is
selected, 600 MP3 audio tracks when “AUDIO
(MP3)” is selected, 600 JPEG image files when
“IMAGE (JPEG)” is selected.
Notes
• This function does not work if the MP3 audio
tracks and JPEG image files are not placed in the
same album.
same album.
• If playing time of JPEG image or MP3 audio is
longer than the other, the longer one continues
without sound or image.
without sound or image.
• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image
data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound
still skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound
still skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.
Setting the pace for a slide show
(INTERVAL)
(INTERVAL)
You can set the time the slides are displayed
on the screen.
on the screen.
1
Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a
JPEG image or when the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
JPEG image or when the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(INTERVAL), then press ENTER.
The options for “INTERVAL” appear.
The options for “INTERVAL” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• NORMAL: sets the duration to between
• NORMAL: sets the duration to between
6 to 9 seconds.
• FAST: sets a duration shorter than
NORMAL.
DATA CD
MP3
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
3 2 : 5 5
IMAGE (JPEG)
AUDIO (MP3)
AUTO
AUTO
1 ( 3 0 )
R O C K B E S T H I T
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 6
1(
NORMAL
DATA CD
JPEG
NORMAL
INTERVAL
FAST
SLOW 1
SLOW 2
SLOW 1
SLOW 2
4)
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• SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than
NORMAL.
• SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than
SLOW 1.
4
Press ENTER.
Note
Some JPEG files, especially progressive JPEG files
or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more, may take
longer to display than others, which may make the
duration seem longer than the setting you selected.
or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more, may take
longer to display than others, which may make the
duration seem longer than the setting you selected.
Selecting the slides’ appearance
(EFFECT)
(EFFECT)
You can select the way the slides are
displayed during a slide show.
displayed during a slide show.
1
Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a
JPEG image or when the player is in
stop mode.
JPEG image or when the player is in
stop mode.
2
Press
X/x to select
(EFFECT),
then press ENTER.
The options for “EFFECT” appear.
The options for “EFFECT” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• MODE 1: the image sweeps in from top
• MODE 1: the image sweeps in from top
to bottom.
• MODE 2: the image sweeps in from left
to right.
• MODE 3: the image stretches out from
the centre of the screen.
• MODE 4: the images randomly cycle
through the effects.
• MODE 5: the next image slides over the
previous image.
• OFF: turns off this function.
4
Press ENTER.
2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 6
1(
MODE 1
DATA CD
JPEG
WIPE
MODE 1
MODE 2
MODE 3
MODE 4
MODE 5
OFF
MODE 2
MODE 3
MODE 4
MODE 5
OFF
4)
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Enjoying DivX
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Vide
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Enjoying DivX
®
Videos
About DivX Video Files
DivX
®
is a video file compression
technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This
product is an official DivX
product is an official DivX
®
Certified
product.
You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs
that contain DivX video files.
You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs
that contain DivX video files.
DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that
the player can play
the player can play
Playback of DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs)
on this player is subject to certain conditions:
– With DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that
CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs)
on this player is subject to certain conditions:
– With DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that
contain DivX video files in addition to MP3
audio tracks or JPEG image files, the player
plays only the DivX video files.
audio tracks or JPEG image files, the player
plays only the DivX video files.
However, this player only plays DATA CDs
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of
Universal Disk Format (UDF).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of
Universal Disk Format (UDF).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
About playback order of data on DATA CDs
or DATA DVDs
See “About playback order of albums, tracks,
and files” (page 47). 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.
or DATA DVDs
See “About playback order of albums, tracks,
and files” (page 47). 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.
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
format.
DivX video files that the player
can play
can play
The player can play data that is recorded in
DivX format, and which has the extension
“.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The player will not play
files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if
they do not contain a DivX video.
DivX format, and which has the extension
“.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The player will not play
files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if
they do not contain a DivX video.
z Hint
For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, see
“DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the player can
play” (page 46).
For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, see
“DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the player can
play” (page 46).
Notes
• The player may not play a DivX video file when
the file has been combined from two or more
DivX video files.
DivX video files.
• The player cannot play a DivX video file of size
more than 720 (width)
× 576 (height)/2 GB.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture
may be unclear or the sound may skip.
• The player cannot play some DivX video files that
are longer than 3 hours.
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Playing DivX Video Files
You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).
z Hints
• You can view the disc information while playing
• You can view the disc information while playing
a DivX video file (page 35).
• The player plays DivX video files either in PAL
or NTSC colour system according to the current
setting (page 16).
setting (page 16).
Notes
• If there are no DivX video files recorded on the
DATA CD/DATA DVD, a message appears to
indicate that the disc is not playable.
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.
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
press
H (play) for the picture to appear.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the sound may
not match the pictures on the screen.
Selecting an album
1
Press MENU.
A list of albums on the disc appears. Only
albums that contain DivX video files are
listed.
A list of albums on the disc appears. Only
albums that contain DivX video files are
listed.
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 55).
To select DivX video files, see “Selecting
a DivX video file” (page 55).
To stop playback
Press
Press
x.
To go to the next or previous page
Press
Press
C or c.
To turn the display on or off
Press MENU repeatedly.
Press MENU repeatedly.
ENTER
DISPLAY
MENU
RETURN
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Selecting a DivX video file
1
After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”
press ENTER.
The list of files in the album appears.
press ENTER.
The list of files in the album appears.
2
Press
X/x to select a file, and press
ENTER.
The selected file starts playing.
The selected file starts playing.
To stop playback
Press
Press
x.
To go to the next or previous page
Press
Press
C or c.
To return to the previous display
Press
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
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
album by pressing
> during playback of
the last file of the current album. Note that
you cannot return to the previous album by
using
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
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
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.
– when another file is played.
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Using Various Additional
Functions
Functions
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions
for a disc.
• Custom Parental Control
for a disc.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set playback restrictions so that the
player will not play inappropriate discs.
player will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Parental
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Custom Parental Control
You can set the same Custom Parental
Control password for up to 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is
cancelled.
Control password for up to 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is
cancelled.
1
Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press
If the disc is playing, press
x to stop
playback.
2
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
3
Press
X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
4
Press
X/x to select “ON t,” then
press ENTER.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
5
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu.
To turn off the Custom Parental Control
function
function
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental
Control.”
Control.”
2
Press
X/x to select “OFF t,” then press
ENTER.
3
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
ENTER
DISPLAY
Number
buttons
buttons
STOP
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PASSWORD
ON
PLAYER
PLAYER
OFF
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press
.
ENTER
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Using V
a
rious Additional Functions
To play a disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set
Control is set
1
Insert the disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
z Hint
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit
number “199703” using the number buttons when
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display
asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password.
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit
number “199703” using the number buttons when
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display
asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password.
Parental Control (limited
playback)
playback)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. The
“PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows
you to set a playback limitation level.
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. The
“PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows
you to set a playback limitation level.
1
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select “PLAYER t,”
then press ENTER.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
4
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
5
Press
X/x to select “STANDARD,”
then press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
6
Press
X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
set. To play, enter your password
and press
.
ENTER
STOP
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PASSWORD
ON
PLAYER
PLAYER
OFF
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
USA
OTHERS
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The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS
When you select “OTHERS
t,” select
and enter a standard code in the table on
page 74 using the number buttons.
page 74 using the number buttons.
7
Press
X/x to select “LEVEL,” then
press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
8
Select the level you want using
X/x,
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
limitation.
To turn off the Parental Control function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.
To play a disc for which Parental Control is
set
set
1
Insert the disc and press
H.
The display for entering your password
appears.
appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
z Hint
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited
playback).” When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask
you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter
a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
player and press
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited
playback).” When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask
you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter
a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
player and press
H. When the display for entering
your password appears, enter your new password.
Notes
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this player.
limited on this player.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to
change the parental control level while playing
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level. If the Resume Play mode is
cancelled, the level returns to the previous level.
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level. If the Resume Play mode is
cancelled, the level returns to the previous level.
Changing the password
1
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select “PASSWORD
t,” then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
The display for entering the password
appears.
4
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
5
Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
6
To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
If you make a mistake entering your
password
Press
password
Press
C before you press ENTER and input
the correct number.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
OFF
STANDARD:
8:
7:
6:
5:
7:
6:
5:
NC17
R
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
STANDARD:
USA
4:
PG13
1-15
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Using V
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rious Additional Functions
Controlling Your TV with
the Supplied Remote
the Supplied Remote
You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of your Sony TV with the
supplied remote.
and power switch of your Sony TV with the
supplied remote.
You can control your TV using the buttons
below.
below.
Note
Depending on the connected unit, you may not be
able to control your TV using all or some of the
buttons on the supplied remote.
able to control your TV using all or some of the
buttons on the supplied remote.
Controlling other TVs with the
remote
remote
You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
appropriate manufacturer’s code.
and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
appropriate manufacturer’s code.
1
While holding down TV
[/1, press the
number buttons to select your TV’s
manufacturer’s code (see the table
below).
manufacturer’s code (see the table
below).
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
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
By pressing
You can
TV
[/1
Turn the TV on or off
2/VOL +/–
Adjust the volume of the TV
t/TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other
input sources.
input sources.
TV
2
/VOL +/–
t
/TV/VIDEO
Number
buttons
buttons
Manufacturer
Code number
Sony
01 (default)
Aiwa
01 (default)
Grundig
11
Hitachi
24
JVC
33
LG
06
Loewe
06
Panasonic
17, 49
Philips
06, 08
Samsung
06, 71
Sanyo
25
Sharp
29
Thomson
43
Toshiba
38
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60
◆For RMT-D175A remote commander only
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.
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.
buttons on the supplied remote.
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
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Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display
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 62 to 67.
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 62 to 67.
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority
over the Setup Display settings and not all of the
functions described may work.
over the Setup Display settings and not all of the
functions described may work.
1
Press DISPLAY when the player is
in stop mode.
in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select “CUSTOM,”
then press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
4
Press
X/x to select the setup item
from the displayed list:
“LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN
“LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN
SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,” or
“AUDIO SETUP.” Then press
ENTER.
“AUDIO SETUP.” Then press
ENTER.
The Setup item is selected.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
5
Press
X/x to select an item, then
press ENTER.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
Example: “TV TYPE”
ENTER
DISPLAY
: :
STOP
( 47 )
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
CUSTOM
RESET
DVD VIDEO
QUICK
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
ON
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD):
AUTO
JACKET PICTURE
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
Selected item
Setup items
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD):
BACKGROUND:
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 OUTPUT:
4:3 PAN SCAN
FULL
16:9
Options
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62
6
Press
X/x to select a setting, then
press ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”
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 20).
Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make
basic adjustments (page 20).
To reset all of the “SETUP” settings
1
Select “RESET” in step 3 and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
2
Select “YES” using
X/x.
You can also quit the process and return
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO”
here.
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO”
here.
3
Press ENTER.
All the settings explained on pages 62 to
67 return to the default settings. Do not
press
All the settings explained on pages 62 to
67 return to the default settings. Do not
press
[/1 while resetting the player,
which takes a few seconds to complete.
Setting the Display or
Sound Track Language
Sound Track Language
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set
various languages for the on-screen display or
sound track.
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 61).
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 61).
◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
“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:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD):
AUTO
JACKET PICTURE
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
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