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The “GENRE SELECTION” display
appears.
appears.
4
Select the genre using
C/X/x/c , then
press ENTER.
The genre for the selected disc is stored in
memory. If no jacket picture is recorded
in the disc, or if you do not have a scene
captured from that disc as a jacket picture
(page 55), the genre picture in the
memory of the player is displayed.
The genre for the selected disc is stored in
memory. If no jacket picture is recorded
in the disc, or if you do not have a scene
captured from that disc as a jacket picture
(page 55), the genre picture in the
memory of the player is displayed.
To cancel the edit mode
Press
Press
ORETURN until
disappears
from the Disc Explorer.
If you press
If you press
ORETURN again, the Disc
Explorer turns off.
Sorting Discs
(Sort Mode)
You can sort the discs in the folder by the disc
slot number, text information (DVD TEXT/
CD TEXT/ Disc Memo) or genre.
The text information is sorted alphabetically.
In the case of genre, the selected genre comes
first.
slot number, text information (DVD TEXT/
CD TEXT/ Disc Memo) or genre.
The text information is sorted alphabetically.
In the case of genre, the selected genre comes
first.
1
Press FOLDER repeatedly to select
the folder you want to sort.
The Disc Explorer of the selected folder
appears.
appears.
2
If you want to sort by text
information or genre, select the
disc which has the desired text
information or the genre by
pressing
X/x
.
ALL
DVD
CD
A
B
C
D
Skiing the World
Music Madness
1
2
3
4
CD
Action
DVD
CD
VIDEO CD
5
VIDEO CD
GENRE SELECTION
A c t i o n
D r a m a
N o n F e a t u r e
W e s t e r n
C l a s s i c a l
P o p
D r a m a
N o n F e a t u r e
W e s t e r n
C l a s s i c a l
P o p
C l a s s i c s
F a m i l y
S c i - f i
F a m i l y
S c i - f i
C o u n t r y
R o c k
R o c k
C o m e d y
H o r r o r
T h r i l l e r
H o r r o r
T h r i l l e r
J a z z / R & B
O t h e r s
O t h e r s
ALL
DVD
CD
A
B
C
D
Skiing the World
Music Madness
1
2
3
4
CD
Action
DVD
CD
VIDEO CD
5
VIDEO CD
Classical
Selected genre
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After sliding the TV/DISC
EXPLORER/DVD switch to DISC
EXPLORER, press SORT.
The selected disc only is highlighted and
appears at the bottom right corner.
4
Select the item you want to sort by
pressing
C/X/x/c
.
You can select the disc number, text
information or genre. You can also sort
the text information by the text in the
second line.
information or genre. You can also sort
the text information by the text in the
second line.
5
Press ENTER.
disappears from the Disc
Explorer.
Then the discs are sorted and re-
displayed. The sorted order remains even
if the power of the player is turned off.
Then the discs are sorted and re-
displayed. The sorted order remains even
if the power of the player is turned off.
To cancel the sort mode
Press
Press
ORETURN.
disappears from
the Disc Explorer.
If you press
If you press
ORETURN again, the Disc
Explorer turns off.
z Hints
• The discs in the same genre are sorted by numerial
• The discs in the same genre are sorted by numerial
order of the disc slot number.
• You can also select the sort mode by pressing the
SORT button on the player.
SORT
ALL
DVD
CD
A
B
C
D
1
Super Car Chase
MONACO
MONACO
Skiing the World
BRAHMS SYMPHONY4
Music Madness
2
3
4
5
Action
Classical
DVD
CD
Action
DVD
CD
VIDEO CD
Selected disc
Sorting item
indicator (green)
indicator (green)
ALL
DVD
CD
A
B
C
D
1
Super Car Chase
MONACO
MONACO
Skiing the World
BRAHMS SYMPHONY4
Music Madness
2
3
4
5
Action
Classical
DVD
CD
Action
DVD
CD
VIDEO CD
Select the sorting item from
among here.
among here.
Sorting item indicator position
when you sort by genre
when you sort by genre
SORT
ALL
DVD
CD
A
B
C
D
1
Super Car Chase
MONACO
MONACO
Highway Touring
Music Madness
3
198
2
4
Action
DVD
Action
DVD
CD
CD
Skiing the World
Action
DVD
BRAHMS SYMPHONY4
Classical
SORT
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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene
You can search a DVD by title or by chapter,
and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD by
track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are
assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can
select the desired one by entering its number.
Or, you can search for a scene using the time
code.
and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD by
track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are
assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can
select the desired one by entering its number.
Or, you can search for a scene using the time
code.
1
Select a disc (page 35).
2
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
3
Press
X/x
to select the search
method.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
(DISC)
(TITLE)
(CHAPTER)
(TIME/TEXT) or
(TIME/MEMO)
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a
starting point by inputting the time code.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD
starting point by inputting the time code.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD
(DISC)
(TRACK)
(INDEX)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
Playback
Playback
(DISC)
(SCENE)
(INDEX)
◆ When playing a CD
(DISC)
(TRACK)
(INDEX)
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
(DISC)
(ALBUM)
(TRACK)
Example: when you select
(CHAPTER)
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a
number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, tracks, indexes,
scenes, etc. of the disc.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, tracks, indexes,
scenes, etc. of the disc.
Number
buttons
buttons
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
1 2 3
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Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”
5
Select the number of the title,
track, scene, time code, etc. you
want using the number buttons.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, select “TIME/TEXT” in Step
2 and enter “21020.”
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, select “TIME/TEXT” in Step
2 and enter “21020.”
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
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Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
selected number.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
z Hint
You can display the first scene of titles, chapters or
tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into
9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)”
(page 64).
You can display the first scene of titles, chapters or
tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into
9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)”
(page 64).
Note
You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW
in VR mode.
in VR mode.
Searching by Scene
(PICTURE NAVIGATION)
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and find the desired scene quickly.
and find the desired scene quickly.
1
Press PICTURE NAVI during
playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select the item.
Refer to the explanations given for each
item in the following sections.
• TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
item in the following sections.
• TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
only)
• CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD
VIDEO only)
• TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD
only)
• BOOKMARK (for DVD VIDEO,
VIDEO CD only)
• STROBE PLAYBACK (for DVD
VIDEO, VIDEO CD only)
• ANGLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
only)
1 2 ( 2 7 )
1 2 3
DVD
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TITLE VIEWER
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To return to normal play
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Press
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You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION”
from the Control Menu (page 13).
You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION”
from the Control Menu (page 13).
Notes
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
select all functions.
• The sound is muted when using this function.
Scanning the title, chapter, or
track (TITLE VIEWER, CHAPTER
VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)
track (TITLE VIEWER, CHAPTER
VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks.
and display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks.
You can also start playback from the selected
title, chapter, or track. After performing Step
3 of “Searching by Scene” above, select the
scene using
title, chapter, or track. After performing Step
3 of “Searching by Scene” above, select the
scene using
C/X/x/c and press ENTER.
z Hint
If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks,
If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks,
V
is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
To display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom right scene (located at box 9) and
press
To display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom right scene (located at box 9) and
press
x. To return to the previous scene, select the
top left scene (located at box 1) and press
X.
Setting and selecting a favorite
scene (Bookmark)
scene (Bookmark)
You can have the player store specific
portions of the disc in memory and play them
immediately whenever you want
(Bookmark). Up to 9 bookmarks per disc for
a total of 301 discs can be stored in memory.
The bookmarked scenes are displayed on a
screen divided into 9 sections.
portions of the disc in memory and play them
immediately whenever you want
(Bookmark). Up to 9 bookmarks per disc for
a total of 301 discs can be stored in memory.
The bookmarked scenes are displayed on a
screen divided into 9 sections.
To set a bookmark
During playback, press BOOKMARK when
you find a scene to be bookmarked.
During playback, press BOOKMARK when
you find a scene to be bookmarked.
To start playback from the bookmarked
scene
Select the bookmark using
scene
Select the bookmark using
C/X/x/c
, then
press ENTER.
To reset the bookmark
Select the bookmark you want to reset using
Select the bookmark you want to reset using
C/X/x/c
, then press CLEAR.
To reset all bookmarks for the player
Select “BOOKMARK RESET
Select “BOOKMARK RESET
t” of
“CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display
(page 93).
(page 93).
z Hint
The number of the bookmark you selected is
displayed on the front panel display.
The number of the bookmark you selected is
displayed on the front panel display.
Note
The player can store the bookmarks of up to 301
discs in memory. When you have the player store
over 301 discs in memory, bookmarks of the oldest
disc are erased.
discs in memory. When you have the player store
over 301 discs in memory, bookmarks of the oldest
disc are erased.
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Dividing a scene into 9 sections
(STROBE PLAYBACK)
(STROBE PLAYBACK)
You can display 9 consecutive moving
pictures on the screen.
pictures on the screen.
When you press
X after performing Step 3 of
“Searching by Scene”(page 64), the moving
pictures pause.
pictures pause.
Displaying different angles
simultaneously (ANGLE VIEWER)
simultaneously (ANGLE VIEWER)
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you can
display all of the angles recorded on the disc
on the screen divided into 9 sections.
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you can
display all of the angles recorded on the disc
on the screen divided into 9 sections.
You can also start playback from the selected
angle. After performing Step 3 of “Searching
by Scene”(page 64), select the angle using
angle. After performing Step 3 of “Searching
by Scene”(page 64), select the angle using
C/
X/x/c and press ENTER.
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Viewing Information About the
Disc
Disc
Checking the Playing
Time and Remaining
Time
Time and Remaining
Time
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text
or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the
disc.
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text
or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the
disc.
1
Press TIME/TEXT during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to
change the time information.
The time information available depends
on the disc you are playing.
on the disc you are playing.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW
• T *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)
RW
• T *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current title
• T–*:*:*
Remaining time of the current title
• C *:*:*
Playing time of the current chapter
• C–*:*:*
Remaining time of the current chapter
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
functions)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current scene
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions) or CD
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
PBC functions) or CD
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
• T–*:*
Remaining time of the current track
• D *:*
Playing time of the current disc
• D –*:*
Remaining time of the current disc
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
To check the DVD/CD text or track and
album names (MP3 audio)
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in Step 2 to
display text recorded on the DVD VIDEO/
CD/DATA CD.
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the
text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO
TEXT” appears.
album names (MP3 audio)
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in Step 2 to
display text recorded on the DVD VIDEO/
CD/DATA CD.
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the
text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO
TEXT” appears.
For DATA CDs, the track and album names
of the MP3 audio track appears (page 70).
of the MP3 audio track appears (page 70).
z Hint
You can also check the DVD/CD text with the Disc
Explorer (page 53).
You can also check the DVD/CD text with the Disc
Explorer (page 53).
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Time
information
information
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Checking the information on the
front panel display
front panel display
You can view the time information and text
on the front panel display as well as on the TV
screen. The information on the front panel
display changes as follows when you change
the time information on your TV screen.
on the front panel display as well as on the TV
screen. The information on the front panel
display changes as follows when you change
the time information on your TV screen.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions) or CD
functions) or CD
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
Title playing time and current disc, title
and chapter number
and chapter number
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time and
number of the current chapter
number of the current chapter
Remaining time of
the current chapter
the current chapter
Text
Track playing time and current
disc, track and index number
disc, track and index number
Remaining time of
the current track
the current track
Remaining time of the disc
Text
Playing time of the disc
Track name
Track playing time and current disc,
album and track number
album and track number
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• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
the disc number, scene number and the playing
time are displayed.
time are displayed.
• Long text that does not fit in a single line will
scroll across the front panel display.
• You can also check the time information and text
by pressing the TIME/TEXT button on the player.
• You can also check the time information and text
using the Control Menu (page 14).
Notes
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
DVD/CD text or track name may not be
displayed.
displayed.
• The player can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be
displayed correctly.
Checking the Play
Information
Information
You can check information such as the bit
rate or the disc layer that is being played.
rate or the disc layer that is being played.
Checking the play information of
DVD (ADVANCED)
DVD (ADVANCED)
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press
X/x to select
(ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
The options for “ADVANCED” appear.
The options for “ADVANCED” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select items.
For details on each item, refer to “Play
information display.”
•
information display.”
•
BIT RATE
: displays the bit rate.
•
LAYER
: displays the layer and the
pick-up point.
4
Press ENTER.
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
BIT RATE
DVD
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
384
OFF
BIT RATE
LAYER
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To close the ADVANCED window
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Play information display
By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,”
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
◆BIT RATE
By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,”
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
◆BIT RATE
Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio
data per second in a disc. While playing a
disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback
picture is displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per
second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per
second). The higher the bit rate, the larger the
amount of data. However, this does not
always mean that you can get higher quality
pictures or sounds.
◆LAYER
data per second in a disc. While playing a
disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback
picture is displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per
second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per
second). The higher the bit rate, the larger the
amount of data. However, this does not
always mean that you can get higher quality
pictures or sounds.
◆LAYER
Indicates the approximate point where the
disc is playing.
If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates
which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or
“Layer 1”).
For details on the layers, see page 99 (DVD
VIDEO).
disc is playing.
If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates
which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or
“Layer 1”).
For details on the layers, see page 99 (DVD
VIDEO).
Checking the play information of
DATA CD
DATA CD
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3
audio track on a DATA CD, you can display
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio).
audio track on a DATA CD, you can display
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio).
BIT RATE
0
5
10
kbps
Mbps
384
Audio
Video
Appears when the DVD
has dual layers
has dual layers
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Album name
Track name
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Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD recorded in multiple
audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS),
you can change the audio format. If the DVD
is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can
also change the language.
With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you
can select the sound from the right or left
channel and listen to the sound of the selected
channel through both the right and left
speakers. For example, when playing a disc
containing a song with the vocals on the right
channel and the instruments on the left
channel, you can hear the instruments from
both speakers by selecting the left channel.
audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS),
you can change the audio format. If the DVD
is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can
also change the language.
With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you
can select the sound from the right or left
channel and listen to the sound of the selected
channel through both the right and left
speakers. For example, when playing a disc
containing a song with the vocals on the right
channel and the instruments on the left
channel, you can hear the instruments from
both speakers by selecting the left channel.
1
Press AUDIO during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select
the desired audio signal.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 102 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the DVD VIDEO is
recorded in multiple audio formats.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN (main sound)
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 102 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the DVD VIDEO is
recorded in multiple audio formats.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN (main sound)
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
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You can also select “AUDIO” from the Control
Menu (page 14).
You can also select “AUDIO” from the Control
Menu (page 14).
Displaying the audio information
of the disc
of the disc
Press DISPLAY during playback to display
the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using
the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using
X/
x. The channels being played are displayed
on the screen.
For example, in Dolby Digital format,
multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1
channel signals can be recorded on a DVD
VIDEO. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
number of the recorded channels may differ.
on the screen.
For example, in Dolby Digital format,
multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1
channel signals can be recorded on a DVD
VIDEO. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
number of the recorded channels may differ.
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* “PCM,” “DTS,” or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is
displayed.
In the case of “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the
channels in the playing track are displayed
by numbers as follows:
In the case of “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the
channels in the playing track are displayed
by numbers as follows:
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:
**The letters in the program format display
mean the following sound component:
L:
Front (left)
R:
Front (right)
C:
Center
LS:
Rear (left)
RS: Rear (right)
S:
S:
Rear (monaural): The rear
component of the Dolby
Surround processed signal and
the Dolby Digital signal
component of the Dolby
Surround processed signal and
the Dolby Digital signal
LFE: Low Frequency Effect signal
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For Dolby Digital and DTS, “LFE” is always
enclosed in a solid line regardless of the LFE signal
component being output.
For Dolby Digital and DTS, “LFE” is always
enclosed in a solid line regardless of the LFE signal
component being output.
Note
If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 95), the DTS track selection option will not
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
(page 95), the DTS track selection option will not
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
TV Virtual Surround
Settings
Settings
(TVS)
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
TVS was developed by Sony to produce
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV.
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
TVS was developed by Sony to produce
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV.
1
Press SURROUND during
playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press SURROUND repeatedly to
select one of the TVS sounds.
Refer to the following explanations given
for each item.
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
for each item.
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
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Current audio format
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Currently playing program format
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DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2
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component 1
Frequency
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component 1
Rear component 2
Front component 2 +
Center component 1
Center component 1
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To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
◆TVS DYNAMIC
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers (shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
◆TVS DYNAMIC
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers (shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
◆TVS WIDE
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
◆TVS NIGHT
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
◆TVS STANDARD
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below. Use this setting when you want to use
TVS with 2 separate speakers.
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below. Use this setting when you want to use
TVS with 2 separate speakers.
z Hints
• You can also select “TVS” by pressing the
• You can also select “TVS” by pressing the
SURROUND button on the player.
• You can also select “TVS” from the Control
Menu (page 14).
Notes
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal
for the rear speakers, the surround effects cannot
be heard.
be heard.
• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off
the surround setting of the connected TV or
amplifier (receiver).
amplifier (receiver).
• Make sure that your listening position is between
and at an equal distance from your speakers, and
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
• “TVS NIGHT” only works with Dolby Digital
discs. However, not all discs will respond to the
“TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.
“TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.
TV
TV
L : Front speaker (left)
R : Front speaker (right)
R : Front speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
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Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE”
appears in the front panel display. This means
that you can change the viewing angle.
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE”
appears in the front panel display. This means
that you can change the viewing angle.
1
Press ANGLE during playback.
The number of the angle appears on the
display.
display.
2
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select
the angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
z Hints
• You can display all the angles recorded on the
• You can display all the angles recorded on the
disc on the same screen, and start playback
directly from the chosen angle. The angles are
displayed on a screen divided into 9 sections. For
details, see page 64.
directly from the chosen angle. The angles are
displayed on a screen divided into 9 sections. For
details, see page 64.
• You can also select “ANGLE” from the Control
Menu (page 14).
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
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Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
1
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to
select the language.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 102 to see
which language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 102 to see
which language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
z Hint
You can also select “SUBTITLE” from the Control
Menu (page 14).
You can also select “SUBTITLE” from the Control
Menu (page 14).
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be
able to turn them off.
able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be
able to turn them off.
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Adjusting the Picture
Quality
Quality
(BNR)
The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function
adjusts the picture quality by reducing the
“block noise” or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
adjusts the picture quality by reducing the
“block noise” or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
1
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appear.
2
Press
X/x to select
(BNR), then press ENTER.
The options for “BNR” appears.
3
Press
X/x to select a level.
• 1: reduces the “block noise.”
• 2: reduces the “block noise” more than
• 2: reduces the “block noise” more than
1.
• 3: reduces the “block noise” more than
2.
4
Press ENTER.
The disc plays with the setting you
selected.
selected.
To cancel the “BNR” setting
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Notes
• If the outlines of the images on your screen
become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played,
the “BNR” effect may be hard to discern.
OFF
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