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6. Select “Start” using / .
Playback starts in the order in which you
programmed the tracks.
programmed the tracks.
Playback stops after all of the tracks on the
Program list have played once.
Program list have played once.
To clear all the tracks on the Program list, select
“Clear all” using / .
“Clear all” using / .
To exit Program Playback, select “Exit” using / .
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.
When program list appears, operation can not work
for CD.
for CD.
NOTES:
Random Play
You can play back tracks in random order.
1. Press RANDOM during playback. The player
starts random playback and the RANDOM
indicator appears on the LCD screen.
indicator appears on the LCD screen.
2. To return to normal play, press RANDOM again.
Random Play
RANDOM playback does not work with DVD
movie discs.
movie discs.
RANDOM playback may not be possible with
certain discs.
certain discs.
If you press PREV /NEXT during random
playback, the DVD player goes to another track
randomly and starts playback.
playback, the DVD player goes to another track
randomly and starts playback.
The same track may be played more than once
during random playback.
during random playback.
NOTES:
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Programmed Playback (continued)
1. To display a full-screen image, select a picture
using / / / and press ENTER or PLAY.
2. To start a slide show, select “Slide Show”
using / / / and press ENTER.
To cancel the slide show, press STOP or
MENU.
3. Select “Help” on the screen “Remote Key
Function” appears.
4. To go to the previous or next page of the
thumbnail display, select “ Prev” or “Next ”
5. To exit the thumbnail display, press MENU.
Pause slide show
1. Press PAUSE during a slide show.
2. To return to the slide show, press PLAY or
PAUSE.
Using this DVD Player you can view discs with JPEG
files.
files.
1. Insert a disc, the menu appears on the screen.
2. Press / to select a folder, and press ENTER. A
list of files in the folder appears. If you are in a file
list and want to return to the previous Folder list,
use the / buttons on the remote to highlight
and press ENTER.
list and want to return to the previous Folder list,
use the / buttons on the remote to highlight
and press ENTER.
3. If you want to view a particular file, press / to
highlight a file and press ENTER or PLAY.
Viewing of the file starts.
Viewing of the file starts.
4. Press PREV /NEXT once while viewing a
picture to go to the previous or next file.
5. While viewing a file, you can press STOP to return
to the previous file list.
Thumbnail Mode
While viewing a file, press MENU. A thumbnail
display appears as follows:
display appears as follows:
Viewing a JPEG Disc
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Advanced
Operations
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To rotate picture
Press for horizontal flip and for vertical flip.
Press and to rotate pictures 90°counterclockwise
and clockwise.
and clockwise.
JPEG disc compatibility with this player is limited
as follows:
as follows:
Depending upon the size and number of JPEG files,
it could take a long time for the DVD player to read
the disc's contents .If you don't see an on-screen
display after several minutes, some of the files may
be too large reduce the resolution of the JPEG files
to less than 6M pixels as 3078 x 2048 pixels. (For
progressive JPEG file, it is 2000 x 1200.)
it could take a long time for the DVD player to read
the disc's contents .If you don't see an on-screen
display after several minutes, some of the files may
be too large reduce the resolution of the JPEG files
to less than 6M pixels as 3078 x 2048 pixels. (For
progressive JPEG file, it is 2000 x 1200.)
The total number of files on the disc able to be
played is about 648.
played is about 648.
The total number of folders on the disc able to be
played is about 299.
played is about 299.
Some discs may be incompatible due to a different
recording format or the condition of disc.
recording format or the condition of disc.
Ensure that all the selected files have the “.jpg”
extensions when copying into the CD layout.
extensions when copying into the CD layout.
If the files have “.jpe” or “.jpeg” extensions, please
rename them as “.jpg” files.
rename them as “.jpg” files.
File names without “.jpg” extension cannot be
read by this DVD player, even though the files are
shown as JPEG image files in Windows Explorer.
read by this DVD player, even though the files are
shown as JPEG image files in Windows Explorer.
Files in KODAK ERI JPEG format are not
supported.
supported.
The number of files and folders on the disc able to
be played is determined by the recording
conditions, but the total number cannot exceed
648.
be played is determined by the recording
conditions, but the total number cannot exceed
648.
CD-R physical format should be ISO 9660.
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Viewing a JPEG Disc (continued)
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DivX® is a video file compression technology developed
by DivXNetworks, Inc. This device is an official DivX®
Certified product.
You can play DivX video files on DATA CD (CD-ROM/
CD-R/CD-RW) and DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD+R/
DVD-RW/DVD-R).
by DivXNetworks, Inc. This device is an official DivX®
Certified product.
You can play DivX video files on DATA CD (CD-ROM/
CD-R/CD-RW) and DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD+R/
DVD-RW/DVD-R).
DivX video file Disc Features
Display
If you press
If you press
[ DISPLAY
]
during DivX video playback, the
following will appear on the LCD screen in this order:
Title Elapsed, Title Remain, Display Off, Subtitle.
Title Elapsed, Title Remain, Display Off, Subtitle.
Audio
Press
Press
[ AUDIO
]
repeatedly during playback to change to
a different audio stream. The operation works only with
discs on which multiple audio soundtracks are recorded.
discs on which multiple audio soundtracks are recorded.
Subtitle
Press [ DISPLAY ]
Press [ DISPLAY ]
to display subtitle information on the
top right corner of the screen.
Press
Press
[ / ]
to move the highlight and then press
[ ENTER
].
When files without subtitles are played, “Off” displays on
the top right corner of the screen after pressing
the top right corner of the screen after pressing
[ DISPLAY ].
Insert a DivX video file disc, the file menu appears on the
screen.
Press [ PREV / NEXT ] to go to the previous or next page
of the list.
Press [ / ] to select a folder. And press [ ENTER ] to
see the folder contents.
If you want to play a particular file, press [ /
screen.
Press [ PREV / NEXT ] to go to the previous or next page
of the list.
Press [ / ] to select a folder. And press [ ENTER ] to
see the folder contents.
If you want to play a particular file, press [ /
] to select a
file, and press [ ENTER ] to play or enter. Playback starts.
Press [ PREV / NEXT
Press [ PREV / NEXT
] to go to the previous or next file.
Press [ SCAN / SLOW
] repeatedly to select the required
speed for the search mode during playback.
Press [ SCAN / SLOW
Press [ SCAN / SLOW
] repeatedly in pause mode to
select the required slow motion speed .
To return to the previous file list while playing a DivX
video file, press [ STOP
To return to the previous file list while playing a DivX
video file, press [ STOP
].
Note:
The slow reverse function is prohibited.
Playing a DivX video
DivX
DivX
DivX
Advanced
Operations
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To rent (purchase) DivX ® VOD files
DivX VOD files are downloaded from certain commercial
websites after paying a rental fee . Prior to downloading a
VOD you need to input the registration number of your DVD
player on the purchase form on the site.
Follow the instructions below to find the registration
number of your player: insert a disc and select the option
DivX from the General Setup menu. Write down the VOD
8-character registration number so that you can fill in the
form on the website you purchase your DivX VOD files from.
DivX VOD files are downloaded from certain commercial
websites after paying a rental fee . Prior to downloading a
VOD you need to input the registration number of your DVD
player on the purchase form on the site.
Follow the instructions below to find the registration
number of your player: insert a disc and select the option
DivX from the General Setup menu. Write down the VOD
8-character registration number so that you can fill in the
form on the website you purchase your DivX VOD files from.
DivX Video Disc compatibility with this player is
limited as follow:
limited as follow:
Note:
If you cannot play a DivX VOD file recorded on a disc after
downloading it, it is possible that the recorded file is not
compatible with your player because of different versions
or incorrect download parameters. The parameters used
when copying to disc may be another reason for this.
Since it is not possible here to supply all the information,
parameters and advice relating to the issue of DivX VOD
files, we recommend that you visit specialist websites such
as www.divx.com/vod.
If you cannot play a DivX VOD file recorded on a disc after
downloading it, it is possible that the recorded file is not
compatible with your player because of different versions
or incorrect download parameters. The parameters used
when copying to disc may be another reason for this.
Since it is not possible here to supply all the information,
parameters and advice relating to the issue of DivX VOD
files, we recommend that you visit specialist websites such
as www.divx.com/vod.
The player can play data that is recorded in DivX
format, and which has the extension “.avi” or “.divx”.
The player will not play files with the extension “.avi” or
“.divx” if they do not contain a DivX video.
format, and which has the extension “.avi” or “.divx”.
The player will not play files with the extension “.avi” or
“.divx” if they do not contain a DivX video.
This player only plays DATA CD whose logical format is
ISO 9660 Joliet, and DATA DVD of Universal Disc
Format (UDF).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives
and the recording software (not included) for details on
the recording format.
ISO 9660 Joliet, and DATA DVD of Universal Disc
Format (UDF).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives
and the recording software (not included) for details on
the recording format.
Note that the playback order may not be applicable,
depending on the software used for creating the DivX
video file, or if there are more than 299 folders and 648
DivX video files in each folder.
depending on the software used for creating the DivX
video file, or if there are more than 299 folders and 648
DivX video files in each folder.
The player may not be able to play some DATA
CD/DATA DVD created in the Packet Write format.
CD/DATA DVD created in the Packet Write format.
Discs recorded in multiple sessions may not play
properly on this device.
properly on this device.
Maximum filename length is 14 characters.
Playing a DivX video (continued)
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Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may pause
or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended that you
create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound is still noisy,
MP3 is the recommended audio format. Note, however,
that this player does not conform to WMA (Windows Media
Audio) format.
or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended that you
create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound is still noisy,
MP3 is the recommended audio format. Note, however,
that this player does not conform to WMA (Windows Media
Audio) format.
Because of the compression technology used for DivX
video files, it may take some time after you press [ PLAY ]
for the picture to appear.
video files, it may take some time after you press [ PLAY ]
for the picture to appear.
Depending on the DivX video file, the sound may not
match the pictures on the screen.
match the pictures on the screen.
The player may not be able to play a DivX video file that
has been combined from two or more DivX video files.
has been combined from two or more DivX video files.
Depending on the DivX video file, the sound may skip.
The player cannot play a DivX video file of size more than
720 (width) x 576 (height)/2 GB.
720 (width) x 576 (height)/2 GB.
The player cannot play some DivX video files that are
longer than 3 hours.
longer than 3 hours.
This unit does not support DTS sound system. If you
select DTS sound, there will be no sound output.
select DTS sound, there will be no sound output.
When the selected file is not supported (Codec/Sound
system), “Data Error (DivX)” displays on the LCD screen
and the file will not be played.
system), “Data Error (DivX)” displays on the LCD screen
and the file will not be played.
Playing a DivX video (continued)
Advanced
Operations
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Initial Settings
Initial Settings
By using the Setup menu, you can make various
adjustments to items such as picture and sound.
You can also set a language for the subtitles and the
Setup menu, among other things .For details on
each Setup menu item ,see pages 42 to 45.
adjustments to items such as picture and sound.
You can also set a language for the subtitles and the
Setup menu, among other things .For details on
each Setup menu item ,see pages 42 to 45.
To display and exit the Menu:
Press SETUP to display the menu .A second press
of SETUP or RETURN will take you back to initial
screen.
of SETUP or RETURN will take you back to initial
screen.
Basic Operation
1. Press SETUP .The Setup menu appears.
2. Use / to select the desired option then press
to move to the second level .The screen shows
the current setting for the selected item, as well
as alternate setting(s).
the current setting for the selected item, as well
as alternate setting(s).
3. Use / to select the second desired option then
press to move to the third level or press to
move to the first level.
move to the first level.
4. Use / to select the desired setting then press
ENTER to confirm your selection. Some items
require additional steps.
require additional steps.
5. Press SETUP, RETURN or select the exit setup
option to exit the Setup menu.
GENERAL SETUP
TV Display
Select a picture size according to the aspect ratio
of your TV. The displayable picture depends on
each DVD Video .Therefore, the playback picture
of some DVD videos may not conform to the
picture size you select.
of your TV. The displayable picture depends on
each DVD Video .Therefore, the playback picture
of some DVD videos may not conform to the
picture size you select.
The default of TV Display is 16:9 (Wide).
4:3 PS (Pan scan):
4:3 PS (Pan scan):
Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Automatically display the wide picture on the entire
screen and cut off the portions that do not fit.
screen and cut off the portions that do not fit.
4: 3 LB(Letter Box):
Select when a standard 4: 3 TV is connected.
Display a wide picture with bands on the upper and
lower portions of the screen.
lower portions of the screen.
16: 9(Wide)
Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
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DivX
Angle Mark
If the scene was shot multiple angles, then you can
easily change the camera angle of the scene you are
watching.The settings are ON or OFF.
The default of Angle Mark is ON.
Screen Saver
Your player is equipped with a screen saver that
appears when the player has been idle for
15minutes.The settings are ON or OFF.
The default of Screen Saver is ON.
If the scene was shot multiple angles, then you can
easily change the camera angle of the scene you are
watching.The settings are ON or OFF.
The default of Angle Mark is ON.
Screen Saver
Your player is equipped with a screen saver that
appears when the player has been idle for
15minutes.The settings are ON or OFF.
The default of Screen Saver is ON.
Default
Each function returns to its original factory setting.
Select “Reset” and press ENTER.
The reset operation is finished and the player exits
form the “SETUP” menu.
AUDIO SETUP
Each function returns to its original factory setting.
Select “Reset” and press ENTER.
The reset operation is finished and the player exits
form the “SETUP” menu.
AUDIO SETUP
DivX
Sony provides you the DivX registration code that
allows you to rent and purchase videos using the
DivX service. Please refer to page 39-41 for details.
Sony provides you the DivX registration code that
allows you to rent and purchase videos using the
DivX service. Please refer to page 39-41 for details.
DRC
You can select the dynamic range (difference
between soft and loud sounds) setting when
playing a DVD that conforms to DRC.
between soft and loud sounds) setting when
playing a DVD that conforms to DRC.
OSD Language
Select a language for the Setup menu and
on-screen display.
on-screen display.
The default of OSD Language is ENG.
Disc Menu / Subtitle / Audio
Select the language you prefer for the audio track
(disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.
(disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.
The default of Disc Menu, subtitle or Audio is ENG.
LANGUAGE SET UP
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Initial Settings (continued)
DivX
Initial
S
ettings
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