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Settings for the Display 
(SCREEN SETUP)
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 61).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV 
(4:3 standard or wide).
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may 
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN 
SCAN” or vice versa.
◆ COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)
Selects the color system when you play a 
VIDEO CD.
◆ 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 colour or picture on 
the TV screen when the player is in stop mode 
or while playing a CD, or DATA CD (MP3 
audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio).
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
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
ON
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD):
AUTO
JACKET PICTURE
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
AUTO
Outputs the video signal in the 
system of the VIDEO CD, 
either PAL or NTSC. If your 
TV is the DUAL system, select 
AUTO.
PAL
Changes the video signals of an 
NTSC VIDEO CD and outputs 
it in the PAL system.
NTSC
Changes the video signals of a 
PAL VIDEO CD and outputs it 
in the NTSC system.
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 colour is blue.
BLACK
The background colour is 
black.
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◆ 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 
(525p/625p) compatible TV, change the 
setting on your TV, not the player. This 
setting is effective only when 
“PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or 
“PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” is selected by 
using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front 
panel.
Custom Settings 
(CUSTOM 
SETUP)
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 61).
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.
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
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.
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO POWER OFF:
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:
OFF
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
TRACK SELECTION:
ON
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
Registration Code
DivX:
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◆ 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, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby 
Digital format) are recorded.
Notes
• 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 62).
• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 67), the DTS 
sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK 
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital 
sound tracks have the same number of channels, 
the player selects PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, 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 24).
Note
If you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume setting 
stored in memory may return to the default settings.
◆ DivX
Displays the registration code for this player. 
For more information, go to 
http://www.divx.com
on the Internet.
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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Settings for the Sound 
(AUDIO SETUP)
“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 61).
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) 
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set 
to “D-PCM” (page 67).
◆ 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 39). This function 
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) 
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to 
“D-PCM” (page 67).
◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the 
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) 
jack.
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
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
D-PCM
PCM
DTS:
OFF
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
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 (page 67).
OFF
The influence of the digital circuit 
upon the analog circuit is minimal.
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Setting the digital output signal
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 18.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” 
“DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after 
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
If you connect a component that is 
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a 
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from 
the speakers, risking damage to your ears or 
speakers.
◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR 
mode only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
◆ MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
◆ DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio 
signal.
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.
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 66).
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component with a built-in 
Dolby Digital decoder.
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.
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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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.
, Check that the mains lead is connected 
securely.
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 15) 
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 programmes 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 15).
, The disc is recorded in a colour system that 
is different from your TV.
, 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, 
select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” so that 
the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.
, If the colour system of your player does not 
match with that of your TV, change the 
colour system of the player. For details, see 
page 16. (You cannot change the colour 
system of the DVD disc itself.) 
, Even if your TV is compatible with 
progressive format 525p/625p 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 picture does not fill the screen, even 
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV TYPE” 
under “SCREEN SETUP.”
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your 
DVD.
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input 
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 18).
, 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) jack, check the audio settings 
(page 66).
, While playing a Super VCD on which the 
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will 
come out when you select “2:STEREO,” 
“2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”
, When playing multichannel MPEG audio 
soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front 
(R) signals will be output from two front 
speakers.
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 
“ON” (page 66).
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs. 
The sound volume may improve if you set 
“AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 
“TV MODE” (page 66).
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 
“OFF” (page 66).
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Operation
The remote does not function.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
, There are obstacles between the remote and 
the player.
, The distance between the remote and the 
player is too far.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote 
sensor on the player.
The disc does not play.
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing 
down.
, The disc is skewed.
, The player cannot play certain discs 
(page 6).
, The region code on the DVD does not match 
the player.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player 
(page 3).
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that 
is not correctly finalized (page 7).
The MP3 audio track cannot be played 
(page 48).
, 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 51).
, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a 
DivX video file.
The JPEG image file cannot be played 
(page 48).
, 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 51).
, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a 
DivX video file.
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image 
files start playing simultaneously.
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO” 
(page 51).
The DivX video file cannot be played.
, The file is not created in DivX format.
, The file has an extension other than “.AVI” 
or “.DIVX.”
, The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD 
(DivX video) is not created in a DivX 
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet/UDF.
, The DivX video file is larger than 720 
(width) × 576 (height).
The album/track/file names are not 
displayed correctly.
, The player can only display numbers and 
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as 
“*”.
The disc does not start playing from the 
beginning.
, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, 
or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 27).
, Resume play has taken effect (page 24).
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The player starts playing the disc 
automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function.
, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is 
set to “ON” (page 64).
Playback stops automatically.
, While playing discs with an auto pause 
signal, the player stops playback at the auto 
pause signal.
Some functions such as Stop, Search, Fast 
Play, Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, 
Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme 
Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able 
to do some of the operations above. Refer to 
the operating manual that comes with the 
disc.
The language for the sound track cannot 
be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 
direct selection button on the remote 
(page 25).
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the 
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the 
language for the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be changed 
or turned off.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 
direct selection button on the remote 
(page 25).
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on 
the DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of 
subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 
direct selection button on the remote 
(page 25).
, 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 9).
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the 
player to operate abnormally, unplug the 
player.
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the 
screen and on the front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated. 
(See the table on page 71.)
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” 
appears on the front panel display.
, Child Lock is set (page 23).
The disc tray does not open and “TRAY 
LOCKED” appears on the front panel 
display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service facility.
“Data error” appears on the TV screen 
when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/
DivX video file you want to play is broken.
, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III 
data.
, The JPEG image file format does not 
conform to DCF (page 46).
, The JPEG image file has the extension 
“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG 
format.
, The file you want to play has the extension 
“.AVI” or “.DIVX,” but is not in DivX 
format, or is in DivX format but does not 
conform to a DivX Certified profile.
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Self-diagnosis Function 
(When letters/numbers appear in the 
display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated 
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a 
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) 
with a combination of a letter and four digits 
appears on the screen and the front panel 
display. In this case, check the following 
table.
Glossary
Album (page 48, 54)
A unit in which to store DivX video files, 
JPEG image files or MP3 audio tracks on a 
DATA CD/DATA DVD. (“Album” is an 
exclusive definition for this player.)
Chapter (page 9)
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.
DivX
®
 (page 53)
Digital video technology created by DivX, 
Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technology 
are among the highest quality with a 
relatively small file size.
Dolby Digital (page 19, 67)
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” theatre 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 19, 67)
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.
First three 
characters of 
the service 
number
Cause and/or corrective 
action
C 13
The disc is dirty or recorded 
in a format that this player 
cannot play (page 6).
,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
,continued
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DVD VIDEO (page 5)
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 
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 5)
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 5)
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 47, 53)
A JPEG image or DivX video recorded on a 
DATA CD/DATA DVD (“File” is an 
exclusive definition for this player.) A single 
file consists of a single image or movie.
Film based software, Video based 
software (page 17)
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 theatres.
Video based DVDs, such as television 
dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 
frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per 
second.
MPEG audio (page 19, 67)
International standard coding system used to 
compress audio digital signals authorized by 
ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2-
channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, 
conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.
Normal (Interlace) format (page 17)
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 17)
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 25 or 30 frames 
(50-60 fields) in one second, the Progressive 
format can show 50-60 frames in one second. 
The overall picture quality increases and still 
images, text, and horizontal lines appear 
sharper. This player is compatible with the 
525 or 625 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 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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Additional Information
Specifications
System
Laser: 
Semiconductor laser
Signal format system: PAL/NTSC (See 
page 16 to switch)
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
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P
B
/C
B
,
P
R
/C
R
): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P
B
/C
B
,
P
R
/ C
R
: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/
75 ohms
S VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 
0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms
General
Power requirements:
Taiwan model: 110 V AC, 60 Hz
Models for other areas: 110 – 240 V AC, 
50/60 Hz
See page 2 for further information.
Power consumption: 9 W
Dimensions (approx.):
430 
×  43 ×  208 mm (width/height/depth) 
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 1.72 kg
Operating temperature: 5
° C to 35 ° C
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories
See page 14.
Specifications and design are subject to 
change without notice.
E
NERGY 
S
TAR
R
 is a U.S. registered mark. 
As an 
E
NERGY 
S
TAR
R
 Partner, Sony 
Corporation has determined that this product 
meets the 
E
NERGY 
S
TAR
R
 guidelines for 
energy efficiency.
1-18E
2-1
DVP-NS36/NS37/NS45P/NS55P/NS61P/NS63P
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-1. UPPER CASE
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
2-2. FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY
4
 Two Tapping Screws
3
 Tray Cover
5
 Three Tapping Screws
2
1
 Chassis Back
5
 Claw
1
 Claw
4
 Claw
2
 Claw
8
 Front Panel Assembly
e
e
3
 Claw
6
 FSW-001 Flat Flexible Cable
 (CN001, 
7P)
7
 Three Screws
 +BVTP2.6 
(3CR)
9
 SW-468 Board
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