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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 the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control
restrictions for the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set the playback restrictions so that
the player will not play inappropriate discs.
the player will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
Playback of some DVDs can be limited
according to a predetermined level such as
the age of the users.
according to a predetermined level such as
the age of the users.
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 50 discs. When
you set the fifty-first disc, the first disc is
canceled.
Control password for up to 50 discs. When
you set the fifty-first disc, the first disc is
canceled.
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 is displayed.
stop mode.
The Control Menu is displayed.
3
Press
X/x to select
(CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
ENTER.
The options for “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
4
Press
X/x to select “ON t,” then
press ENTER.
x If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password by pressing
X/
x to select the digit, followed by c to
move the cursor. Then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
move the cursor. Then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
x When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
x
ENTER
O
RETURN
DISPLAY
C
/
X
/
x
/
c
ON
PASSWORD
PASSWORD
OFF
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
.
ENTER
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
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Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
by pressing
by pressing
X/x to select the digit,
followed by
c to move the cursor. Then
press ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu display.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu display.
If you make a mistake entering your
password
Press
password
Press
C before you press ENTER and
input the correct number.
If you make a mistake
Press
ORETURN, then start from Step 3
again.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press
ORETURN, then press DISPLAY
repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned
off.
off.
To turn off the Custom Parental
Control function
1
Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom
Parental Control.”
Parental Control.”
2
Press
X/x to select “OFF t,” then press
ENTER.
3
Enter your 4-digit password using
X/x
to select the digit, followed by
c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
To change the password
1
Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom
Parental Control.”
Parental Control.”
2
Press
X/x to select “PASSWORD t,”
then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
The display for entering the password
appears.
3
Enter your 4-digit password using
X/x
to select the digit, followed by
c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
4
Enter a new 4-digit password using
X/x
to select the digit, followed by
c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
5
To confirm your password, re-enter it
using
X/x to select the digit, followed by
c to move the cursor. Then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
Playing the disc for which Custom
Parental Control is set
Parental Control is set
1
Insert the disc for which Custom
Parental Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
Parental Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using
X/x
to select the digit, followed by
c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
The player is ready for playback.
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If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit
number “199703” when the “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display asks you for your password, then
press ENTER. (Press
CONTROL” display asks you for your password, then
press ENTER. (Press
c after the 4th digit to allow the
entire 6-digit number to be entered.) The display will
ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
and press
set. To play, enter your password
and press
.
ENTER
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Limiting playback by children
(Parental Control)
(Parental Control)
Playback of some DVDs 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.
A scene that is limited is not played, or it is
replaced by a different scene.
according to a predetermined level such as
the age of the users. The “PARENTAL
CONTROL” function allows you to set a
playback limitation level.
A scene that is limited is not played, or it is
replaced by a different scene.
.
1
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu is displayed.
stop mode.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2
Press
X/x to select
(SETUP), then
press ENTER.
3
Press
X/x to select “CUSTOM,” then
press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
The Setup Display appears.
4
Press
X/x to select “CUSTOM SETUP,”
then press ENTER.
“CUSTOM SETUP” is displayed.
“CUSTOM SETUP” is displayed.
5
Press
X/x to select “PARENTAL
CONTROL
t,” then press ENTER.
x If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using
X/x to
select the digit, followed by
c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
x When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
ENTER
O
RETURN
DISPLAY
H
X/x
/
c
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:
PAUSE MODE:
DIMMER:
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
OFF
TRACK SELECTION:
PARENTAL CONTROL
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
.
ENTER
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
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Enter or re-enter your password using
X/x to select the digit, followed by c to
move the cursor. Then press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level and changing the
password appears.
X/x to select the digit, followed by c to
move the cursor. Then press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level and changing the
password appears.
7
Press
X/x to select “STANDARD,” then
press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
8
Press
X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS
press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS
t
,” select
and enter the standard code in the table on
page 62 using
page 62 using
X/x.
9
Press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
10
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 more strict the
limitation.
limitation.
If you make a mistake
Press
ORETURN to go back to the previous
screen.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
To turn off the Parental Control
function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 10.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
CHANGE PASSWORD
USA
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
CHANGE PASSWORD
USA
OTHERS
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
OFF
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
CHANGE PASSWORD
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6:
5:
7:
6:
5:
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CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
USA
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To change the password
1
Follow Steps 1 through 6 of “Limiting
playback by children (Parental Control).”
playback by children (Parental Control).”
2
Select “CHANGE PASSWORD
t”
using
x, then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
appears.
3
Follow Step 6 to enter a new password.
Playing the disc for which Parental
Control is set
Control is set
1
Insert the disc and press
H.
The Control Bar appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using
X/x
to select the digit, followed by
c to move
the cursor. Then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
The player starts playback.
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If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat Step 1 to 5 of “Limiting playback by children.”
When you are asked to enter your password, enter
“199703,” then press ENTER. (Press
When you are asked to enter your password, enter
“199703,” then press ENTER. (Press
c after the 4th
digit to allow the entire 6 digit number to be entered.)
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password. After you enter a new 4-digit password in
Step 6, insert the disc in the player and press
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password. After you enter a new 4-digit password in
Step 6, insert the disc in the player and press
H
.
When the Control Bar appears, enter your new
password.
password.
Note
When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
player.
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
player.
Area Code
PASSWORD
Standard
Code
number
number
Argentina
2044
Australia
2047
Austria
2046
Belgium
2057
Brazil
2070
Canada
2079
Chile
2090
China
2092
Denmark
2115
Finland
2165
France
2174
Germany
2109
Hong Kong
2219
India
2248
Indonesia
2238
Italy
2254
Japan
2276
Standard
Code
number
number
Korea
2304
Malaysia
2363
Mexico
2362
Netherlands
2376
New Zealand 2390
Norway
2379
Pakistan
2427
Philippines
2424
Portugal
2436
Russia
2489
Singapore
2501
Spain
2149
Sweden
2499
Switzerland
2086
Taiwan
2543
Thailand
2528
United
Kingdom
Kingdom
2184
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Operation Sound Effects
(Sound Feedback)
The player beeps when the following
operations are performed.
The default setting of the Sound Feedback
function is set to off.
operations are performed.
The default setting of the Sound Feedback
function is set to off.
To set Sound Feedback
1
Press
?/1 on the player or the remote.
The
?/1 indicator lights up in green.
When there is a disc in the player, press
A and remove the disc.
A and remove the disc.
2
Press and hold
X on the player for more
than two seconds.
You will hear one beep and the Sound
Feedback function is turned on.
You will hear one beep and the Sound
Feedback function is turned on.
To turn off the Sound Feedback
function
When there is no disc in the player, press and
hold
hold
X on the player for more than two
seconds. You will hear two beeps and the
Sound Feedback function is turned off.
Sound Feedback function is turned off.
Operation
Operation sound
Power is turned on
One beep
Power is turned off
Two beeps
H
is pressed
One beep
X
is pressed
Two beeps
Playback is stopped
One long beep
Operation is not possible
Three beeps
?/1
button/indicator
X
?/1
A
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Controlling Your TV, etc.
with the Supplied Remote
with the Supplied Remote
By adjusting the remote signal, you can
control your TV or Sony Active Speaker
System SA-F21 (not supplied) with the
supplied remote.
control your TV or Sony Active Speaker
System SA-F21 (not supplied) with the
supplied remote.
Notes
• Depending on the units being connected, you may
not be able to control your TV or Sony AV amplifier
(receiver) using some of the buttons below.
(receiver) using some of the buttons below.
• If you enter a new TV code, the code previously
entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the TV
code may be reset to the default setting. Reset the
appropriate code.
appropriate code.
Controlling TVs with the remote
1
Slide the TV/DVD switch to “TV.”
2
Hold down
?/1, and enter your TV’s
manufacturer’s code (see the table)
using
using
C/X/x/c.
3
Release
?/1.
Manufacturer’s codes of controllable
TVs
Controlling the TV
When you set the TV/DVD switch to “TV,”
you can control your TV using the buttons
below.
you can control your TV using the buttons
below.
TV/VIDEO
VOL
?/1
TV/DVD
WIDE MODE
C/X/x/c
By pressing
You can
?/1
Turn the TV on or off
VOL (volume) +/–
Adjust the volume of the
TV
TV
TV/VIDEO
Switch the TV’s input
source between the TV and
other input sources
source between the TV and
other input sources
WIDE MODE
Switch to or from the wide
mode of a Sony wide TV
mode of a Sony wide TV
Manufacturer Press
C/X/x/c to input code
Sony (default)
XX
Fisher
Xx
General Electric
XC
JVC
xX
Magnavox
Xc
Panasonic
cc
Philips
Xc
Quasar
cx
RCA
XC
Samsung
xc
Sanyo
Xx
Sears
cC or XC or Xx
Sharp
cx
Teknika
Xc
Toshiba
cC
Zenith
cX
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SA-F21
SA-F21
When you set the TV/DVD switch to
“DVD,” you can adjust the volume using
VOL +/–.
“DVD,” you can adjust the volume using
VOL +/–.
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There are some Sony audio products you can
adjust the volume with the supplied remote.
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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 page 67 through 73. For an
overall list of Setup Display items, see page
82.
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 page 67 through 73. For an
overall list of Setup Display items, see page
82.
How to use the Setup Display
1
Press DISPLAY on the remote when the
player is in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
player is in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(SETUP) and
press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear.
The options for “SETUP” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select “CUSTOM” and
press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
The Setup Display appears.
4
Press
X/x to select the setup item from
the displayed list: “LANGUAGE SETUP,”
“SCREEN SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,”
or “AUDIO SETUP.” Then press ENTER.
The selected setup item appears.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
“SCREEN SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,”
or “AUDIO SETUP.” Then press ENTER.
The selected setup item appears.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x
QUICK
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
LANGUAGE SETUP
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
OSD:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
JACKET PICTURE
Selected item
Setup items
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Select an item using
X/x, then press
ENTER.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
6
Select a setting using
X/x, then press
ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: “16:9”
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: “16:9”
To turn off the Setup Display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Setup
Display is turned off.
Display is turned off.
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If you select “QUICK” in Step 3, you will enter the
Quick Setup mode (page 32).
Follow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to
make basic adjustments.
Follow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to
make basic adjustments.
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If you select “RESET” in Step 3, you can reset all
of the “SETUP” settings on pages 82 to 83 (except for
“PARENTAL CONTROL”) to the default settings.
After you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select
“YES” and press ENTER to reset the settings (it takes
a few seconds to complete), or select “NO” and press
ENTER to return to the Control Menu. Do not press
“PARENTAL CONTROL”) to the default settings.
After you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select
“YES” and press ENTER to reset the settings (it takes
a few seconds to complete), or select “NO” and press
ENTER to return to the Control Menu. Do not press
?/
1
when resetting the player.
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. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 66).
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 66).
x
OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
x
MENU (DVD only)
You can select the desired language for the
menu.
menu.
x
AUDIO (DVD only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
x
SUBTITLE (DVD only)
Switches the language of the subtitles
recorded on the DVD.
Select the language from the displayed list.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according
to the language you selected for the sound
track.
recorded on the DVD.
Select the language from the displayed list.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according
to the language you selected for the sound
track.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
Options
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
Selected setting
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
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If you select “OTHERS
t” in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter the
language code from the list using
language code from the list using
X/x to select the
digit, followed by
c to move the cursor (page 81).
After you have made a selection, the language code (4
digits) is displayed the next time you select
“OTHERS
digits) is displayed the next time you select
“OTHERS
t.”
Note
When you select a language that is not recorded on the
DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (except for the “OSD”).
DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (except for the “OSD”).
Settings for the Display
(SCREEN SETUP)
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
connected.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 66).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 66).
The default settings are underlined.
x
TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
(4:3 standard or wide).
4:3
LETTER
BOX
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 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the screen.
4:3 PAN
SCAN
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.
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
16:9
Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
JACKET PICTURE
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Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be
selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or
vice versa.
selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or
vice versa.
x
SCREEN SAVER
Turns on and off the screen saver so that the
screen saver image appears when you leave
the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play back a CD for
more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will
help prevent your display device from
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press
screen saver image appears when you leave
the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play back a CD 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.
x
BACKGROUND
Selects the background color or picture on the
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a
CD.
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a
CD.
ON
Turns on the screen saver.
OFF
Turns off the screen saver.
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
JACKET
PICTURE
PICTURE
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears in the background, 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.
appears in the background, 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 in the background.
player appears in the background.
BLUE
The background color is blue.
BLACK
The background color is black.
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Custom Settings
(CUSTOM
SETUP)
Allows setting up Parental Control and other
settings.
settings.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 66).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 66).
The default settings are underlined.
x
AUTO PLAY
Selects the Auto Play setting when you turn
on the player.
on the player.
x
DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel
display.
display.
x
PAUSE MODE (DVD only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
x
PARENTAL CONTROL
t
(DVD only)
Sets a password and playback limitation level
for DVDs with playback limitation for
children. For details, see “Limiting playback
by children (Parental Control)” (page 60).
for DVDs with playback limitation for
children. For details, see “Limiting playback
by children (Parental Control)” (page 60).
x
TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)
Gives the sound track which contains the
highest number of channels priority when
you play a DVD on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, DTS or Dolby Digital format)
are recorded.
highest number of channels priority when
you play a DVD on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, DTS or Dolby Digital format)
are recorded.
OFF
Does not use “TIMER,”
“DEMO1,” or “DEMO2” to start
playback.
“DEMO1,” or “DEMO2” to start
playback.
TIMER
Starts playing when the player is
turned on. The player can be
played at any time when
connected to a timer (not
supplied). Set the timer when the
player is in standby mode (the
turned on. The player can be
played at any time when
connected to a timer (not
supplied). Set the timer when the
player is in standby mode (the
?/
1
indicator lights up in red).
DEMO1
Starts playing the first
demonstration automatically.
demonstration automatically.
DEMO2
Starts playing the second
demonstration automatically.
demonstration automatically.
CUSTOM SETUP
DIMMER:
PAUSE MODE:
PAUSE MODE:
BRIGHT
AUTO
OFF
TRACK SELECTION:
PARENTAL CONTROL
OFF
AUTO PLAY:
BRIGHT
Makes the front panel display
bright.
bright.
DARK
Makes the front panel display
dark.
dark.
OFF
Turns off the lighting of the front
panel display.
panel display.
AUTO
Turn on the front panel display
for a few seconds when a button
on the player or remote is
pressed.
for a few seconds when a button
on the player or remote is
pressed.
AUTO
The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is output
with no jitter. Normally, select
this position.
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.
that do not move dynamically, is
output in high resolution.
OFF
No priority given.
AUTO
Priority given.
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• 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 67).
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 67).
• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 73), the DTS sound
track is not played even if you set “TRACK
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
• If PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital sound tracks have
the same number of channels, the player selects
PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this
order.
PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this
order.
• Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with
priority may be predetermined. In this case, you
cannot give priority to the DTS or Dolby Digital
format by selecting “AUTO.”
cannot give priority to the DTS or Dolby Digital
format by selecting “AUTO.”
Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the
sound according to the playback and
connection conditions.
sound according to the playback and
connection conditions.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 66).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 66).
The default settings are underlined.
x
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
following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio
output level.
This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
OFF
Turns off the audio attenuation.
Normally, select this position.
Normally, select this position.
ON
Reduces the audio output level so
that no sound distortion occurs.
Select this when the playback
sound from the speakers is
distorted.
that no sound distortion occurs.
Select this when the playback
sound from the speakers is
distorted.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
DTS:
D-PCM
OFF
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x
AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range
Control) (DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that has
the “AUDIO DRC” function. This affects the
output from the following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack only
turned down when playing a DVD that has
the “AUDIO DRC” function. This affects the
output from the following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack only
when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-
PCM” in “DIGITAL OUT” (page 73).
PCM” in “DIGITAL OUT” (page 73).
x
DOWNMIX (DVD only)
Switches the mixing down methods when
you play a DVD on which rear signal
components such as “Rear (L),” “Rear (R),”
or “Rear (Monaural)” are recorded in Dolby
Digital format. For details on the rear signal
components, see “Changing the Sound”
(page 51). This function affects the output of
the following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack when
you play a DVD on which rear signal
components such as “Rear (L),” “Rear (R),”
or “Rear (Monaural)” are recorded in Dolby
Digital format. For details on the rear signal
components, see “Changing the Sound”
(page 51). This function affects the output of
the following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” in
“DIGITAL OUT” (page 73).
“DIGITAL OUT” (page 73).
x
DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect the following
component using an optical digital cord via
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
– Amplifier (receiver) with digital input jack
– Amplifier (receiver) with a built-in DTS or
signals when you connect the following
component using an optical digital cord via
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
– Amplifier (receiver) with digital input jack
– Amplifier (receiver) with a built-in DTS or
DOLBY DIGITAL decoder
– MD or DAT deck
For connection details, see page 24.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
For connection details, see page 24.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
STANDARD
Normally, select this position.
TV MODE
Makes the low sounds clear even
if you turn the volume down. It
is especially recommended
when you listen to the sound
using the speakers of the TV.
if you turn the volume down. It
is especially recommended
when you listen to the sound
using the speakers of the TV.
WIDE
RANGE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being at
a live performance. When you
use high quality speakers, it is
even more effective.
a live performance. When you
use high quality speakers, it is
even more effective.
DOLBY
SURROUND
SURROUND
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that conforms to
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
The output signals which
reproduce the Dolby Surround
effect are downmixed to 2
channels.
connected to an audio
component that conforms to
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
The output signals which
reproduce the Dolby Surround
effect are downmixed to 2
channels.
NORMAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that does not
conform to Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic). All of the output signals
are downmixed to 2 channels
without the Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) effect.
connected to an audio
component that does not
conform to Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic). All of the output signals
are downmixed to 2 channels
without the Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) effect.
ON
Normally, select this position. When
you select “ON,” set “DOLBY
DIGITAL” and “DTS.” For details on
setting these items, see “Setting the
digital output signal.”
you select “ON,” set “DOLBY
DIGITAL” and “DTS.” For details on
setting these items, see “Setting the
digital output signal.”
OFF
The player does not output the audio
signals via the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) jack. The influence of the
digital circuit upon the analog circuit is
minimal.
signals via the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) jack. The influence of the
digital circuit upon the analog circuit is
minimal.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
DTS:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
OFF
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DOLBY DIGITAL
Selects the Dolby Digital signals output via
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
x
DTS
Selects if DTS signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
Note
If you select one of the TVS settings while playing a
DVD, the player does not output the Dolby Digital
signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
(when you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” in “AUDIO
SETUP” to “D-PCM”).
DVD, the player does not output the Dolby Digital
signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
(when you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” in “AUDIO
SETUP” to “D-PCM”).
D-PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio component
lacking 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 72).
connected to an audio component
lacking 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 72).
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio component
with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder. If the player is connected
to an audio component lacking a
built-in Dolby Digital decoder, do
not set this. Otherwise, when you
play the Dolby Digital sound track,
a loud noise (or no sound) will
come out from the speakers,
affecting your ears or causing the
speakers to be damaged.
connected to an audio component
with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder. If the player is connected
to an audio component lacking a
built-in Dolby Digital decoder, do
not set this. Otherwise, when you
play the Dolby Digital sound track,
a loud noise (or no sound) will
come out from the speakers,
affecting your ears or causing the
speakers to be damaged.
OFF
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in DTS decoder. Note,
however, that the DTS signals
contained in a CD are output even if
“OFF” is selected.
connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in DTS decoder. Note,
however, that the DTS signals
contained in a CD are output even if
“OFF” is selected.
ON
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio component
having a built-in DTS decoder.
If the player is connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in DTS
decoder, do not set this. Otherwise,
when you play the DTS sound track, a
loud noise (or no sound) will come
out from the speakers, affecting your
ears or causing the speakers to be
damaged.
connected to an audio component
having a built-in DTS decoder.
If the player is connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in DTS
decoder, do not set this. Otherwise,
when you play the DTS sound track, a
loud noise (or no sound) will come
out from the speakers, affecting your
ears or causing the speakers to be
damaged.
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