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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 86).
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 86).
• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 92), 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 VIDEO, 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.”
xDATE/TIME SETUP t
Set the current date and time. See “Playing a
track with a playback period restriction
(DATE/TIME SETUP)” in”Playing an
ATRAC3 Audio Track” on page 74.
Set the current date and time. See “Playing a
track with a playback period restriction
(DATE/TIME SETUP)” in”Playing an
ATRAC3 Audio Track” on page 74.
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 85).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 85).
The default settings are underlined.
xAUDIO 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
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
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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xAUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range
Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW 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 92).
PCM” in “DIGITAL OUT” (page 92).
xDOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
only)
Switches the mixing down methods when
you play a DVD on which rear signal
components such as “Rear (left),” “Rear
(right),” or “Rear (monaural)” are recorded in
Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear
signal components, see “Displaying the audio
information of the disc” (page 58). 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 (left),” “Rear
(right),” or “Rear (monaural)” are recorded in
Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear
signal components, see “Displaying the audio
information of the disc” (page 58). 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 92).
“DIGITAL OUT” (page 92).
xDIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
Note
MP3 audio and ATRAC3 audio tracks will not be
output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
output from the 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
– AV amplifier (receiver) with a built-in DTS
signals when you connect the following
component using an optical digital cord via
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
– Amplifier (receiver) with digital input jack
– AV amplifier (receiver) with a built-in DTS
or DOLBY DIGITAL decoder
– MD or DAT deck
For connection details, see page 26.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
For connection details, see page 26.
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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xDOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-
RW only)
RW only)
Selects the Dolby Digital signals output via
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
xDTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects if DTS signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
Selects if DTS signals are output via the
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 91).
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 91).
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
that the DTS stereo signals are output
in this setting.
connected to an audio component
lacking a built-in DTS decoder. Note
that the DTS stereo signals are output
in this setting.
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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Additional Information
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.
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 AC power adaptor and AC
power cord are connected securely.
Picture
There is no picture.
, The connecting cords are not connected
securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, The player is not connected to the correct TV
input jack (page 22).
, The video input on the TV is not set so that you
can view pictures on the player.
Picture noise appears.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, If the picture output from your player goes
through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-
protection signal applied to some DVD
programs could affect picture quality. If you
still experience problems even when you
connect your player directly to your TV,
please try connecting your player to your TV’s
S video input (page 22).
protection signal applied to some DVD
programs could affect picture quality. If you
still experience problems even when you
connect your player directly to your TV,
please try connecting your player to your TV’s
S video input (page 22).
Even though you set the aspect ratio
in “TV TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,”
the picture does not fill the screen.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
Sound
There is no sound.
, The connecting cord is not connected securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 26, 28,
30).
30).
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not changed
so that you can listen to the player.
, 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) jack, check the
audio settings (page 90).
audio settings (page 90).
, MP3 audio and ATRAC3 audio tracks will not
be output from the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) jack.
(OPTICAL) jack.
Sound is noisy.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,
noise will come from the AUDIO OUT L/R
jacks (page 38).
jacks (page 38).
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“ON” (page 90).
Operation
The remote does not function.
, 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.
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, The remote sensor of the player is exposed to
strong light. Select a remote sensor that is not
exposed to strong light (page 18).
exposed to strong light (page 18).
, The remote sensor you are trying to use is not
activated. Select the remote sensor you want to
use (page 18).
use (page 18).
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play.
, There is no disc inside.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with
the playback side facing down in the disc slot.
, The disc is skewed.
, The player cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page
8).
, The region code on the DVD VIDEO does not
match the player.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player.
Remove the disc and leave the player turned
on for about half an hour. Turn on the power
again before playing the disc (page 3).
on for about half an hour. Turn on the power
again before playing the disc (page 3).
, The player cannot play DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs,
CD-Rs, or CD-RWs that are not finalized.
, You are trying to play the wrong medium (disc
or “Memory Stick”) in the wrong mode (disc
mode or MS mode).
Press MS to select the correct mode. (The MS
indicator is lit in MS mode, and is off in disc
mode.)
mode or MS mode).
Press MS to select the correct mode. (The MS
indicator is lit in MS mode, and is off in disc
mode.)
One of the following messages
appears when you insert a “Memory
Stick” into the player.
“Memory Stick error”/ “Insert a
Memory Stick.”
Memory Stick.”
, The player cannot recognize the “Memory
Stick.”
Eject the “Memory Stick” and insert it again.
Eject the “Memory Stick” and insert it again.
“Data error”
, The ATRAC3 audio track/JPEG image file
you want to play is broken.
, You are trying to view the following data:
– JPEG image recorded by a digital camera
that image file format and directory structure
are not DCF compliant (page 75)
are not DCF compliant (page 75)
– JPEG image edited by a computer
– has the extension “.JPG” but not in JPEG
– has the extension “.JPG” but not in JPEG
format
“Memory Stick type error”
, The “Memory Stick” is not compatible with
the player (for instance, the “Memory Stick” is
larger than 128MB, etc.).
larger than 128MB, etc.).
“Format error”
, The “Memory Stick” was formatted in a way
that does not conform to the player (Windows
Explorer, etc.).
Explorer, etc.).
The following message appears when
you play the DATA-CD.
“Data error”
, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you
want to play is broken
, You are trying to view the following data:
– the JPEG image file format does not
comform to DCF (page 68)
– has the extension “.JPG” but not in JPEG
format
You cannot play MP3 audio tracks.
, You are trying to play the following data:
– recorded on an “Memory Stick” (The player
can play MP3 audio tracks recorded on
DATA-CDs only)
DATA-CDs only)
– does not conform to ISO9660 level 1, level 2
or Joliet
– recorded in MP3PRO
– has an extension other than “.MP3”
– has the extension “.MP3” but not in MP3
– has an extension other than “.MP3”
– has the extension “.MP3” but not in MP3
format
You cannot view JPEG image files
correctly.
, You are trying to view the following data:
– does not conform to ISO9660 level 1, level 2
or Joliet
– has an extension other than “.JPG”
– larger than 4720 dots vertically or
– larger than 4720 dots vertically or
horizontally
– does not fit the screen (those images are
reduced)
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The album/track/file names are not
displayed correctly.
, The album/track/file name appears as asterisks
(
*
).
The player can display only letters of the
alphabet and numbers. Other characters
appear as asterisks.
alphabet and numbers. Other characters
appear as asterisks.
You cannot play ATRAC3 audio
tracks.
In the case of music data with
playback date restriction:
playback date restriction:
, The current date is not set, or was reset
because the power cord was disconnected.
Set the date and time (page 74).
Set the date and time (page 74).
, The date setting has expired. “Time limit
expired” appears on the display.
In the case of music data for which the
number of playback times is
restricted:
number of playback times is
restricted:
, The “MG Memory Stick” erasure prevention
switch is locked. “Copyright lock” appears on
the display.
Unlock the erasure prevention switch.
the display.
Unlock the erasure prevention switch.
, The data has been played as many times as is
allowed. “Playback limit exceeded” appears
on the display.
on the display.
The disc does not start playing from
the beginning.
, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play or A-
B Repeat Play has been selected (page 43).
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before
playing a disc.
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before
playing a disc.
, Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press
x
on the player or the
remote and then start playback (page 40).
, The disc automatically displays the menu.
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function.
, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set
to “TIMER” (page 89).
Playback stops automatically.
, Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.
While playing such a disc, the player stops
playback at the auto pause signal.
playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions
such as stop, Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program
Play.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
do some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that comes with the disc.
operating manual that comes with the disc.
Messages do not appear on the
screen in the language you want.
, In the Setup Display, select the desired
language for the on-screen display in “OSD”
under “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 86).
under “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 86).
The language for the sound track
cannot be changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO being played.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of
the language for the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be
changed.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO being played.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of
the subtitles.
The subtitle cannot be turned off.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the subtitles being
turned off.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO being played.
, The angle can be changed only when the
“ANGLE” indicator lights up on the front
panel display (page 11).
panel display (page 11).
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the
angles.
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The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the player
to operate abnormally, disconnect the AC
power cord once, then connect it again.
power cord once, then connect it again.
Nothing is displayed on the front
panel display.
, “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to
“OFF.” Set “DIMMER” to “BRIGHT” or
“DARK” (page 89). If you set to “AUTO,” the
display turns on only when you operate the
player.
“DARK” (page 89). If you set to “AUTO,” the
display turns on only when you operate 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 96.)
The disc cannot be removed and
“LOCKED” appears on the front panel
display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
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 00)
with a combination of a letter and digits
appears on the screen and the front panel
display. In this case, check the following
table.
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 00)
with a combination of a letter and digits
appears on the screen and the front panel
display. In this case, check the following
table.
First three
characters
of the
service
number
characters
of the
service
number
Cause and/or corrective
action
action
C 13
The disc is dirty.
, Clean the disc with a soft cloth
, Clean the disc with a soft cloth
(page 9).
C 31
The disc is not inserted correctly.
, Re-insert the disc correctly.
, Re-insert the disc correctly.
E XX (xx is a
number)
number)
To prevent a malfunction, the
player has performed the self-
diagnosis function.
, Contact your nearest Sony
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
Sony service facility and give
the 5-character service
number.
Example: E 61 10
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Glossary
Album (page 67, 69, 76)
A unit in which to store JPEG image files or
MP3/ATRAC3 audio tracks on a DATA-
CDs or “Memory Stick.” (“Album” is an
exclusive definition for this player.)
MP3/ATRAC3 audio tracks on a DATA-
CDs or “Memory Stick.” (“Album” is an
exclusive definition for this player.)
ATRAC3 (page 73)
ATRAC3 (Adaptive Transform Acoustic
Coding 3), is audio compression technology
that satisfies the demand for high sound
quality and high compression rates. The
ATRAC3 compression rate is approximately
10 times higher than that of the audio CD
format, resulting in increased data capacity.
Coding 3), is audio compression technology
that satisfies the demand for high sound
quality and high compression rates. The
ATRAC3 compression rate is approximately
10 times higher than that of the audio CD
format, resulting in increased data capacity.
Chapter (page 11)
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.
are smaller than titles. A title is composed of
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no
chapters may be recorded.
Dolby Digital (page 24, 92)
Digital audio compression technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. Dolby Digital provides the same
5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital
audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio
systems. Good channel separation is realized
because all of the channel data are recorded
discretely and little deterioration is realized
because all channel data processing is digital.
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. Dolby Digital provides the same
5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital
audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio
systems. Good channel separation is realized
because all of the channel data are recorded
discretely and little deterioration is realized
because all channel data processing is digital.
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 91)
Audio signal processing technology that
Dolby Laboratories developed for surround
sound. When the input signal contains a
surround component, the Pro Logic process
outputs the front, center, and rear signals. The
rear channel is monaural.
Dolby Laboratories developed for surround
sound. When the input signal contains a
surround component, the Pro Logic process
outputs the front, center, and rear signals. The
rear channel is monaural.
DTS (page 24, 92)
Digital audio compression technology that
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed.
This technology conforms to 5.1-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. DTS provides the same 5.1
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.
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed.
This technology conforms to 5.1-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. DTS provides the same 5.1
discrete channels of high quality digital
audio.
Good channel separation is realized because
all of the channel data is recorded discretely
and little deterioration is realized because all
channel data processing is digital.
DVD-RW (page 41)
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable
disc with the same size as the DVD VIDEO.
The DVD-RW can be recorded in two
different modes: VR mode and Video mode.
VR (Video Recording) mode enables various
programming and editing functions, some of
which are limited in the case of Video mode.
Video mode complies with DVD VIDEO
format and is compatible with DVD players
while a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode can
only be played on DVD-RW compliant
players. The “DVD-RW” appears in this
manual, or the on-screen display refers to
DVD-RWs in VR mode.
disc with the same size as the DVD VIDEO.
The DVD-RW can be recorded in two
different modes: VR mode and Video mode.
VR (Video Recording) mode enables various
programming and editing functions, some of
which are limited in the case of Video mode.
Video mode complies with DVD VIDEO
format and is compatible with DVD players
while a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode can
only be played on DVD-RW compliant
players. The “DVD-RW” appears in this
manual, or the on-screen display refers to
DVD-RWs in VR mode.
DVD VIDEO (page 7)
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same
as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and
single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte),
which is 7 times that of a CD. The data
capacity of a double-layer and single-sided
DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-
sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and
double-sided DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format,
one of the worldwide standards of digital
compression technology. The picture data is
compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its
original size.
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,
one of the worldwide standards of digital
compression technology. The picture data is
compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its
original size.
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The DVD VIDEO 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
Dolby Digital as well as in PCM, allowing
you to enjoy a more real audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and
Parental Control functions are provided with
the DVD VIDEO.
coding technology that changes the data to be
allocated according to the status of the
picture. Audio information is recorded in
Dolby Digital as well as in PCM, allowing
you to enjoy a more real audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and
Parental Control functions are provided with
the DVD VIDEO.
File (page 69, 76)
A JPEG image recorded on a DATA-CD or
“Memory Stick.” (“File” is an exclusive
definition for this player.) A single file
consists of a single image.
“Memory Stick.” (“File” is an exclusive
definition for this player.) A single file
consists of a single image.
Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page
50)
50)
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO
CD or CD. Depending on the disc, no index
may be recorded.
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO
CD or CD. Depending on the disc, no index
may be recorded.
Parental Control (page 78)
A function of the DVD VIDEO used to limit
playback of the disc according to the age of
the user and the limitation level in each
country. The limitation varies from disc to
disc; when it is activated, or playback is
completely prohibited, violent scenes are
skipped or replaced with other scenes, etc.
playback of the disc according to the age of
the user and the limitation level in each
country. The limitation varies from disc to
disc; when it is activated, or playback is
completely prohibited, violent scenes are
skipped or replaced with other scenes, etc.
Region Code (page 7)
This system is used to protect copyrights. A
region number is allocated on each DVD
player or DVD disc according to the sales
region. Each region code is shown on the
player as well as on the disc packaging. The
player can play the discs that match its region
code. The player can also play discs with the
region number is allocated on each DVD
player or DVD disc according to the sales
region. Each region code is shown on the
player as well as on the disc packaging. The
player can play the discs that match its region
code. The player can also play discs with the
mark. Even when the region code is not
shown on the DVD, the region limit may still
be activated.
be activated.
SDMI
SDMI which stands for Secure Digital Music
Initiative, is a forum that consists of over 130
Initiative, is a forum that consists of over 130
companies in the fields of recorded audio
content, computers, and consumer
electronics, dedicated to developing an
integrated method of copyright protection
technology that can be used worldwide.
SDMI is working to create a framework for
preventing improper usage of audio files and
to promote legal music distribution services.
content, computers, and consumer
electronics, dedicated to developing an
integrated method of copyright protection
technology that can be used worldwide.
SDMI is working to create a framework for
preventing improper usage of audio files and
to promote legal music distribution services.
Scene (page 11)
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback
control) functions, the menu screens, moving
pictures and still pictures are divided into
sections called “scenes.”
control) functions, the menu screens, moving
pictures and still pictures are divided into
sections called “scenes.”
Title (page 11)
The longest section of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
Track (page 11)
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a
VIDEO CD, CD, DATA-CD or “MG
Memory Stick” (the length of a song).
(“Track” in DATA-CD or “MG Memory
Stick” is an exclusive definition for this
player.)
VIDEO CD, CD, DATA-CD or “MG
Memory Stick” (the length of a song).
(“Track” in DATA-CD or “MG Memory
Stick” is an exclusive definition for this
player.)
TV Virtual Surround (TVS) (page 59)
Technology from Sony developed to produce
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV. Designed to work with the sound
characteristics of your TV, this technology
brings the excitement of surround sound to
your home using nothing more than your
stereo TV’s internal speakers. Furthermore,
various TVS modes are available. For
example, “TVS WIDE” uses just two
speakers to create a virtual sound
environment that makes you feel like you are
surrounded by multiple speakers.
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV. Designed to work with the sound
characteristics of your TV, this technology
brings the excitement of surround sound to
your home using nothing more than your
stereo TV’s internal speakers. Furthermore,
various TVS modes are available. For
example, “TVS WIDE” uses just two
speakers to create a virtual sound
environment that makes you feel like you are
surrounded by multiple speakers.
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Language Code List
For details, see page 57, 63, 86.
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
1027 Afar
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1183 Irish
1186 Scots
1186 Scots
Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;
Lettish
1345 Malagasy
1347 Maori
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)
Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1703
Not
specified
102
List of Setup Display Items
The default settings are underlined.
LANGUAGE SETUP (page 86)
SCREEN SETUP (page 87)
OSD
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
MENU
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
GERMAN
ITALIAN
DUTCH
CHINESE
JAPANESE
DANISH
SWEDISH
FINNISH
NORWEGIAN
RUSSIAN
OTHERS
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
GERMAN
ITALIAN
DUTCH
CHINESE
JAPANESE
DANISH
SWEDISH
FINNISH
NORWEGIAN
RUSSIAN
OTHERS
t
AUDIO
ORIGINAL
(All other selections are same as the “MENU” language.)
(All other selections are same as the “MENU” language.)
SUBTITLE
AUDIO FOLLOW
(All other selections are same as the “MENU” language.)
(All other selections are same as the “MENU” language.)
TV TYPE
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
SCREEN SAVER
ON
OFF
OFF
BACKGROUND
JACKET PICTURE
GRAPHICS
BLUE
BLACK
GRAPHICS
BLUE
BLACK
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CUSTOM SETUP (page 89)
AUDIO SETUP (page 90)
AUTO PLAY
OFF
TIMER
DEMO1
DEMO2
TIMER
DEMO1
DEMO2
DIMMER
BRIGHT
DARK
OFF
AUTO
DARK
OFF
AUTO
PAUSE MODE
AUTO
FRAME
FRAME
TRACK SELECTION
OFF
AUTO
AUTO
DATE/TIME SETUP
,
AUDIO ATT
OFF
ON
ON
AUDIO DRC
STANDARD
TV MODE
WIDE RANGE
TV MODE
WIDE RANGE
DOWNMIX
DOLBY SURROUND
NORMAL
NORMAL
DIGITAL OUT
ON
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
D-PCM
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
DTS
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
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104
Index
Symbols
"MagicGate (MG) Memory
Stick"
Stick"
71
"Memory Stick"
71
Numerics
16:9
87
4:3 LETTER BOX
87
4:3 PAN SCAN
87
5.1 Channel Surround
30
A
A-B Repeat Play
47
ADVANCED
55
ALBUM
67
,
69
,
76
Album
97
ANGLE
62
ATRAC3
7
,
73
,
97
AUDIO
57
,
86
AUDIO ATT
90
AUDIO DRC
91
AUDIO SETUP
90
AUTO PLAY
89
B
BACKGROUND
88
Batteries
17
BNR
64
C
CD
38
CHAPTER
50
Chapter
97
Connecting
21
Continuous Play
CD/VIDEO CD/DVD
38
Control Menu Display
14
CUSTOM
85
CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL
CONTROL
78
CUSTOM SETUP
89
D
DATA-CD
67
,
68
DATE
15
DATE/TIME SETUP
74
DCF
65
DIGITAL OUT
91
Digital output
26
,
28
,
30
,
91
DIMMER
89
Disc mode
38
Display
Control Menu Display
14
Front Panel Display
11
Setup Display
85
DOLBY DIGITAL
58
,
92
,
97
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
28
,
91
,
97
DOWNMIX
91
DTS
57
,
92
,
97
DVD
38
,
97
DVD’s menu
41
F
Fast forward
49
Fast reverse
49
FILE
69
,
76
File
98
Front Panel Display
11
H
Handling discs
9
Hooking up
21
I
INDEX
50
Index
98
J
JPEG
65
,
68
,
75
L
LANGUAGE SETUP
86
Locating
a specific point by watching
the TV screen
49
M
MEMORY STICK
73
,
75
MENU
41
,
86
MP3
65
,
67
MS mode
73
O
On-screen display
Control Menu Display
14
Setup Display
85
ORIGINAL
41
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST
41
OSD
86
P
PARENTAL CONTROL
79
PAUSE MODE
89
PBC Playback
42
PLAY LIST
41
PROGRAM
44
Program Play
44
Q
QUICK
86
Quick Setup
34
R
Remote
17
REPEAT
46
Repeat Play
46
Replay
39
RESET
86
Resume Play
40
S
SCENE
50
Scene
98
SCREEN SAVER
88
SCREEN SETUP
87
SETUP
85
Setup Display
85
SHUFFLE
46
Shuffle Play
46
Slow-motion Play
49
Speakers
hookups
26
,
28
,
30
Stand
32
SUBTITLE
86
Subtitles
63
SURROUND
59
S-VIDEO output
22
T
Time search
51
TIME/TEXT
50
,
52
TITLE
50
Title
98
TRACK
50
,
67
,
73
Track
98
TRACK SELECTION
89
Troubleshooting
93
TV TYPE
87
TVS (TV Virtual Surround)
59
,
98
105
U
Usable discs
7
V
VIDEO CD
38
W
Wall installation
33
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