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◆ 4:3 OUTPUT
This setting is effective only when you set 
“TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to 
“16:9.”
Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio 
progressive signals. If you can change the 
aspect ratio on your progressive format 
(525p/625p) compatible TV, change the 
setting on your TV, not the player. This 
setting is effective only when 
“PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or 
“PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” is selected by 
using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front 
panel.

Use this to set up playback related and other 
settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. To use the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 56).
The default settings are underlined.

◆ AUTO POWER OFF
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or 
off.

◆ AUTO PLAY
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This 
function is useful when the player is 
connected to a timer (not supplied).

◆ DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

FULL

Select this when you can 
change the aspect ratio on your 
TV.

NORMAL

Select this when you cannot 
change the aspect ratio on your 
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio 
signal with black bands on left 
and right sides of the image.

16:9 aspect ratio TV

OFF

Switches this function off.

ON

The player enters standby mode 
when left in stop mode for more 
than 30 minutes.

OFF

Switches this function off.

ON

Automatically starts playback 
when the player is turned on by 
a timer (not supplied).

BRIGHT

Makes the lighting bright.

DARK

Makes the lighting dark.

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO POWER OFF:
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:

OFF
OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

PAUSE MODE:

OFF

TRACK SELECTION:

ON

MULTI-DISC RESUME:

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◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR 
mode only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.

◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the sound track which contains the 
highest number of channels priority when you 
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio 
formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby 
Digital format) are recorded.

• 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 57).

• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 61), the DTS 

sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK 
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”

• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital 

sound tracks have the same number of channels, 
the player selects PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and 
Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order.

◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or 
off. Resume playback can be stored in 
memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs (page 24).

If you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume setting 
stored in memory may return to the default settings.

“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound 
according to the playback and connection 
conditions.

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. To use the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 56).
The default settings are underlined.

◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is 
turned down when playing a DVD that 
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” 
This function affects the output from the 
following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) 

jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set 
to “D-PCM” (page 61).

◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode 
only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2 
channels when you play a DVD which has 
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded 
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the 
rear signal components, see “Checking the 
audio signal format” (page 39). This function 
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) 

jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to 
“D-PCM” (page 61).

AUTO

The picture, including subjects 
that move dynamically, is 
output with no jitter. Normally 
select this position.

FRAME

The picture, including subjects 
that do not move dynamically, 
is output in high resolution.

OFF

No priority given.

AUTO

Priority given.

ON

Stores the resume setting in 
memory for up to 6 discs.

OFF

Does not store the resume 
setting in memory. Playback 
restarts at the resume point only 
for the current disc in the player.

STANDARD Normally select this position.

TV MODE

Makes low sounds clear even if 
you turn the volume down.

WIDE
RANGE

Gives you the feeling of being 
at a live performance.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

STANDARD

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:

D-PCM

PCM

DTS:

OFF

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the 
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) 
jack.

Switches the method of outputting audio 
signals when you connect a component such 
as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a 
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 18.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” 
“DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after 
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
If you connect a component that is 
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a 
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from 
the speakers, risking damage to your ears or 
speakers.

◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR 
mode only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

◆ MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

◆ DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio 
signal.

The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT L/
R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting 
and keep their original sampling frequency level.

DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND

Normally, select this position. 
Multi-channel audio signals are 
output to 2 channels for enjoying 
surround sounds.

NORMAL

Multi-channel audio signals are 
downmixed to 2 channels for use 
with your stereo.

ON

Normally select this position. When 
you select “ON,” see “Setting the 
digital output signal” for further 
settings.

OFF

The influence of the digital circuit 
upon the analog circuit is minimal.

D-PCM

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component without a built-in 
Dolby Digital decoder. You can 
select whether the signals 
conform to Dolby Surround 
(Pro Logic) or not by making 
adjustments to the 
“DOWNMIX” item in 
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 60).

DOLBY
DIGITAL

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component with a built-in 
Dolby Digital decoder.

PCM

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component without a built-in 
MPEG decoder. If you play 
multi-channel MPEG audio 
sound tracks, only the Front (L) 
and Front (R) signals will be 
output from your two front 
speakers.

MPEG

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component with a built-in 
MPEG decoder.

OFF

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component without a built-in 
DTS decoder.

ON

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component with a built-in DTS 
decoder.

48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD 

VIDEOs are always converted 
to 48kHz/16bit.

96kHz/24bit All types of signals including 

96kHz/24bit are output in their 
original format. However, if the 
signal is encrypted for 
copyright protection purposes, 
the signal is only output as 
48kHz/16bit.

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.

, Check that the mains lead is connected 

securely.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

, The connecting cords are damaged.

, Check the connection to your TV (page 15) 

and switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the player appears on 
the TV screen.

, The disc is dirty or flawed.

, If the picture output from your player goes 

through your VCR to get to your TV or if 
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal 
applied to some DVD programmes could 
affect picture quality. If you still experience 
problems even when you connect your 
player directly to your TV, try connecting 
your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input 
(page 15).

, The disc is recorded in a colour system that 

is different from your TV.

, If your player connect to COMPONENT 

VIDEO OUT jacks, and you have selected 
“PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or 
“PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” using the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel 
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) 
even though your TV cannot accept the 
progressive signal. In this case, select 
“NORMAL (INTERLACE)” so that the 
PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

, If the colour system of your player does not 

match with that of your TV, change the 
colour system of the player. For details, see 
page 16. (You cannot change the colour 
system of the DVD disc itself.) 

, Even if your player connect to 

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and 
your TV is compatible with progressive 
format 525p/625p signals, the image may be 
affected when you set the player to 
progressive format. In this case, select 
“NORMAL (INTERLACE)” using the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel 
so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns 
off and the player is set to normal (interlace) 
format.

, If your player is connected to the LINE 

OUT or S VIDEO OUT jacks and no picture 
appears, press the PROGRESSIVE button 
repeatedly until the picture appears.

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your 

DVD.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

, The connecting cord is damaged.

, The player is connected to the wrong input 

jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 18).

, The amplifier (receiver) input is not 

correctly set.

, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-

motion Play mode.

, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse 

mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through 

the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or 
COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings 
(page 61).

, While playing a Super VCD on which the 

audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will 
come out when you select “2:STEREO,” 
“2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”

, When playing multichannel MPEG audio 

soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front 
(R) signals will be output from two front 
speakers.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs. 

The sound volume may improve if you set 
“AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 
“TV MODE” (page 60).

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, The batteries in the remote are weak.

, There are obstacles between the remote and 

the player.

, The distance between the remote and the 

player is too far.

, The remote is not pointed at the remote 

sensor on the player.

, The disc is turned over.

Insert the disc with the playback side facing 
down.

, The disc is skewed.

, The player cannot play certain discs 

(page 6).

, The region code on the DVD does not match 

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the player 

(page 3).

, The player cannot play a recorded disc that 

is not correctly finalized (page 7).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 

format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.

, The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3 

format that conforms to UDF (Universal 
Disk Format).

, The MP3 audio track does not have the 

extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not formatted in MP3 even 

though it has the extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III 

data.

, The player cannot play audio tracks in 

mp3PRO format.

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE 

(JPEG)” (page 49).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG 

format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet.

, The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG 

format that conforms to UDF (Universal 
Disk Format).

, The file has an extension other than 

“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

, The image is larger than 3072 (width) 

×

2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 
3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG. 
(Some progressive JPEG files cannot be 
displayed even if the file size is within this 
specified capacity.)

, The image does not fit the screen (the image 

is reduced).

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO 

(MP3)” (page 49).

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO” 

(page 49).

, The player can only display numbers and 

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as 
“*”.

, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, 

or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 27).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 24).

, The disc features an auto playback function.

, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is 

set to “ON” (page 59).

, While playing discs with an auto pause 

signal, the player stops playback at the auto 
pause signal.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able 

to do some of the operations above. Refer to 
the operating manual that comes with the 
disc.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 

direct selection button on the remote 
(page 25).

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, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the 

DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the 

language for the sound track.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 

direct selection button on the remote 
(page 25).

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on 

the DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of 

subtitles.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 

direct selection button on the remote 
(page 25).

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD 

being played.

, The angle can only be changed when the 

“

” indicator lights up on the front panel 

display (page 9).

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the 

player to operate abnormally, unplug the 
player.

, The self-diagnosis function was activated. 

(See the table on page 65.)

, Child Lock is set (page 23).

, Contact your Sony dealer or local 

authorized Sony service facility.

, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you 

want to play is broken.

, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III 

data.

, The JPEG image file format does not 

conform to DCF (page 45).

, The JPEG image file has the extension 

“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG 
format.

When the self-diagnosis function is activated 
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a 
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) 
with a combination of a letter and four digits 
appears on the screen and the front panel 
display. In this case, check the following 
table.

Album (page 45, 47)
A unit in which to store JPEG image files or 
MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA 
DVD. (“Album” is an exclusive definition for 
this player.)

Chapter (page 9)
Sections of a picture or a music feature that 
are smaller than titles. A title is composed of 
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no 
chapters may be recorded.

Dolby Digital (page 19, 61)
Digital audio compression technology 
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This 
technology conforms to multi-channel 
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo 
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in 
this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 
discrete channels of high quality digital audio 
found in “Dolby Digital” theatre surround 
sound systems. Good channel separation is 
realized because all of the channel data is 
recorded discretely and little deterioration is 
realized because all channel data processing 
is digital. 

DTS (page 19, 61)
Digital audio compression technology that 
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This 
technology conforms to multi-channel 
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo 
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in 
this format. DTS provides the same discrete 
channels of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because 
all of the channel data is recorded discretely 
and little deterioration is realized because all 
channel data processing is digital.

DVD VIDEO (page 5)
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving 
pictures even though its diameter is the same 
as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a 
double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 
GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 

C 13

The disc is dirty or recorded 
in a format that this player 
cannot play (page 6).

,Clean the disc with a 

cleaning cloth or check its 
format (page 2).

C 31

The disc is not inserted 
correctly.

,Re-insert the disc 

correctly.

E XX
(xx is a number)

To prevent a malfunction, the 
player has performed the 
self-diagnosis function.

,Contact your nearest 

Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service 
facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10

C:13:50

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9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided 
DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, a 
worldwide standard of digital compression 
technology. The picture data is compressed to 
about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The 
DVD also uses a variable rate coding 
technology that changes the data to be 
allocated according to the status of the 
picture. Audio information is recorded in a 
multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, 
allowing you to enjoy a more realistic audio 
presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions 
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and 
Parental Control functions are provided with 
the DVD.

DVD-RW (page 5)
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable 
disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. 
The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR 
mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in 
Video mode have the same format as a DVD 
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video 
Recording) mode allow the contents to be 
programmed or edited.

DVD+RW (page 5)
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and 
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording 
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO 
format.

File (page 45, 48)
A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD/
DATA DVD (“File” is an exclusive 
definition for this player.) A single file 
consists of a single image or movie.

Film based software, Video based 
software (page 17)
DVDs can be classified as Film based or 
Video based software. Film based DVDs 
contain the same images (24 frames per 
second) that are shown at movie theatres.
Video based DVDs, such as television 
dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 
frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per 
second.

MPEG audio (page 19, 61)
International standard coding system used to 
compress audio digital signals authorized by 
ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2-
channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, 
conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.

Normal (Interlace) format (page 17)
Normal (Interlace) format shows every other 
line of an image as a single “field” and is the 
standard method for displaying images on 
television. The even number field shows the 
even numbered lines of an image, and the odd 
numbered field shows the odd numbered lines 
of an image.

Progressive format (page 17)
Compared to the Interlace format that 
alternately shows every other line of an image 
(field) to create one frame, the Progressive 
format shows the entire image at once as a 
single frame. This means that while the 
Interlace format can show 25 or 30 frames 
(50-60 fields) in one second, the Progressive 
format can show 50-60 frames in one second. 
The overall picture quality increases and still 
images, text, and horizontal lines appear 
sharper. This player is compatible with the 
525 or 625 progressive format.

Progressive JPEG
Progressive JPEGs are used mostly on the 
internet. They are different from other JPEGs 
in that they “fade in” gradually instead of 
being drawn from top to bottom when 
displayed on a browser. This lets you view the 
image while it is being downloaded.

Title (page 9)
The longest section of a picture or music 
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video 
software, or the entire album in audio 
software.

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System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Signal format system: PAL/NTSC (See 

page 16 to switch)

Audio characteristics
Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 

48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Harmonic distortion: 0.01 %
Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 85 dB/

CD: 85 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value 

(±0.001% W PEAK)

Outputs
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load 

impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/

10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical 

output jack/–18 dBm (wave length 
660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

/C

/C

): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P

B

/C

B

,

P

R

/ C

R

: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/

75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 
0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms

Taiwan model: 110 V AC, 60 Hz
Model for other areas: 110 – 240 V AC, 
50/60 Hz
See page 2 for further information.

Power consumption: 9 W
Dimensions (approx.):

430 

×  43 ×  208.8 mm (width/height/

depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): 1.74 kg
Operating temperature: 5

° C to 35 ° C

Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories
See page 14.

Specifications and design are subject to 
change without notice.

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As an 

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Corporation has determined that this product 
meets the 

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Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

4

 Two Tapping Screws

3

 Tray Cover

5

 Three Tapping Screws

2

1

Chassis Back

4

 Claw

1

 Claw

2

 Claw

7

 Front Panel Assembly

e

3

 Claw

5

 FSW-001 Flat Flexible Cable

 (CN001, 

7P)

6 

Three Screws

 +BVTP2.6 

(3CR)

8

 SW-468 Board

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