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Press X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• MODE1: the image sweeps in from top
• MODE1: the image sweeps in from top
to bottom.
• MODE2: the image sweeps in from left
to right.
• MODE3: the image stretches out from
the centre of the screen.
• MODE4: the images randomly cycle
through the effects.
• MODE5: the next image slides over the
previous image.
• OFF: turns off this function.
4
Press ENTER.
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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 a disc.
• Custom Parental Control
for a disc.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set playback restrictions so that the
player will not play inappropriate discs.
player will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
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 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is
cancelled.
Control password for up to 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is
cancelled.
1
Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
playback.
2
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
3
Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
CONTROL” appear.
4
Press X/x to select “ON t,” then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
◆ 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 the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
5
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu.
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu.
Number
buttons
buttons
ENTER
X
/
x
DISPLAY
x
OFF
PASSWORD
PLAYER
ON
DVD VIDEO
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
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To turn off the Custom Parental Control
function
function
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental
Control.”
Control.”
2
Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
3
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
To play a disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set
Control is set
1
Insert the disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
z Hint
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit
number “199703” using the number buttons when
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display
asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password.
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit
number “199703” using the number buttons when
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display
asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password.
Parental Control (limited
playback)
playback)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs 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.
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.
1
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
CONTROL” appear.
3
Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,”
then press ENTER.
then press ENTER.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
The display for registering a new
password appears.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
set. To play, enter your password
and press
.
ENTER
Number
buttons
buttons
H
X
/
x
DISPLAY
ENTER
OFF
PASSWORD
PLAYER
ON
DVD VIDEO
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
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Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
4
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
limitation level appears.
5
Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”
then press ENTER.
then press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
are displayed.
6
Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select
and enter a standard code in the table on
page 62 using the number buttons.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select
and enter a standard code in the table on
page 62 using the number buttons.
7
Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
displayed.
8
Select the level you want using X/x,
then press ENTER.
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
limitation.
To turn off the Parental Control function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.
To play a disc for which Parental Control is
set
set
1
Insert the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password
appears.
The display for entering your password
appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
USA
OTHERS
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
OFF
STANDARD:
8:
7:
6:
5:
7:
6:
5:
NC17
R
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
STANDARD:
USA
4:
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z Hint
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited
playback).” When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask
you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter
a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
player and press H. When the display for entering
your password appears, enter your new password.
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited
playback).” When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask
you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter
a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
player and press H. When the display for entering
your password appears, enter your new password.
Notes
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this player.
limited on this player.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to
change the parental control level while playing
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level. If the Resume Play mode is
cancelled, the level returns to the previous level.
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level. If the Resume Play mode is
cancelled, the level returns to the previous level.
Area Code
Standard
Code 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
India
2248
Indonesia
2238
Italy
2254
Japan
2276
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
Thailand
2528
United Kingdom
2184
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Changing the password
1
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
CONTROL” appear.
3
Press X/x to select “PASSWORD
t
t
,” then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
appears.
4
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
5
Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
6
To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
If you make a mistake entering your
password
password
Press C before you press ENTER and input
the correct number.
the correct number.
Controlling Your TV With
the Supplied Remote
the Supplied Remote
You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of your Sony TV with the
supplied remote.
and power switch of your Sony TV with the
supplied remote.
You can control your TV using the buttons
below.
below.
By pressing
You can
TV [/1
Turn the TV on or off
2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of the TV
t (TV/video)
t (TV/video)
Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other
input sources
between the TV and other
input sources
Number
buttons
buttons
TV
[
/
1
2
t
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Controlling other TVs with the
remote
remote
You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
appropriate manufacturer’s code.
and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
appropriate manufacturer’s code.
1
While holding down TV
[/1, press the
number buttons to select the
manufacturer’s code for your TV (see
the table below).
manufacturer’s code for your TV (see
the table below).
2
Release TV
[/1.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the
one that works with your TV.
entering them one at a time until you find the
one that works with your TV.
Notes
• Depending on the unit being connected, you may
not be able to control your TV using all or some
of the buttons on the supplied remote.
of the buttons on the supplied remote.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number you have set may be reset to the
default setting. Set the appropriate code number
again.
default setting. Set the appropriate code number
again.
Manufacturer
Code number
Sony
01 (default)
Aiwa
01 (default)
Grundig
11
Hitachi
24
JVC
33
LG
06
Loewe
06
Panasonic
17, 49
Philips
06, 08
Samsung
06, 71
Sanyo
25
Sharp
29
Thomson
43
Toshiba
38
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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
pages from 66 to 71.
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
pages from 66 to 71.
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority
over the Setup Display settings and not all of the
functions described may work.
over the Setup Display settings and not all of the
functions described may work.
1
Press DISPLAY when the player is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear.
3
Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”
then press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
4
Press X/x to select the setup item
from the displayed list:
“LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN
SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,” or
SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,” or
“AUDIO SETUP.” Then press
ENTER.
The Setup item is selected.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
5
Press X/x to select an item, then
press ENTER.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
Example: “TV TYPE”
6
Press X/x to select a setting, then
press ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”
complete.
Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”
X
/
x
ENTER
DISPLAY
STOP
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QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
CUSTOM
RESET
DVD VIDEO
QUICK
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
LINE:
VIDEO
COMPONENT OUT:
MODE
MODE
(PROGRESSIVE)
:
ON
AUTO
Selected item
Setup items
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
LINE:
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
COMPONENT OUT:
MODE
MODE
(PROGRESSIVE)
:
ON
AUTO
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To enter the Quick Setup mode
Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make
basic adjustments (page 24).
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make
basic adjustments (page 24).
To reset all of the “SETUP” settings
1
Select “RESET” in step 3 and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
2
Select “YES” using X/x.
You can also quit the process and return
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO”
here.
You can also quit the process and return
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO”
here.
3
Press ENTER.
All the settings explained on pages 66 to
71 return to the default settings. Do not
press [/1 while resetting the player,
which takes a few seconds to complete.
All the settings explained on pages 66 to
71 return to the default settings. Do not
press [/1 while resetting the player,
which takes a few seconds to complete.
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. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 65).
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 65).
◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
disc’s menu.
◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according
to the language you selected for the sound
track.
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according
to the language you selected for the sound
track.
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If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List” on
page 79 using the number buttons.
If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List” on
page 79 using the number buttons.
Note
If you select a language in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on
a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will
be automatically selected.
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on
a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will
be automatically selected.
Selected setting
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
JACKET PICTURE
LINE:
VIDEO
COMPONENT OUT:
MODE
MODE
(PROGRESSIVE)
:
ON
AUTO
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
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Settings for the Display
(SCREEN SETUP)
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
connected.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 65).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 65).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
(4:3 standard or wide).
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
◆ SCREEN SAVER
The screen saver image appears when you
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play a CD or DATA
CD (MP3 audio) 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.
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play a CD or DATA
CD (MP3 audio) 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.
◆ BACKGROUND
Selects the background colour or picture on
the TV screen when the player is in stop mode
or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3
audio).
the TV screen when the player is in stop mode
or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3
audio).
◆ LINE
Selects video signals output from the LINE
(RGB)-TV jack on the rear panel of the
player.
(RGB)-TV jack on the rear panel of the
player.
Notes
• If your TV does not accept S video or the RGB
signals, no picture will appear on the TV screen,
even if you select “S VIDEO” or “RGB.” Refer to
the instructions supplied with your TV.
even if you select “S VIDEO” or “RGB.” Refer to
the instructions supplied with your TV.
• If your TV has only one SCART (EURO AV)
jack, do not select “S VIDEO.”
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.
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
PAN 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.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
LINE:
VIDEO
COMPONENT OUT:
ON
MODE
(PROGRESSIVE)
:
AUTO
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
Turns on the screen saver.
OFF
Turns off the screen saver.
JACKET
PICTURE
PICTURE
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears, 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, 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.
player appears.
BLUE
The background colour is blue.
BLACK
The background colour is
black.
black.
VIDEO
Outputs video signals.
S VIDEO
Outputs S video signals.
RGB
Outputs RGB signals.
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• When “LINE” is set to “RGB” in “SCREEN
SETUP”, you cannot select “COMPONENT
OUT” (the player outputs no component video
signals).
OUT” (the player outputs no component video
signals).
• When “COMPONENT OUT” is set to “ON” you
cannot select “RGB.”
◆ COMPONENT OUT
Allows your TV to receive signals from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Notes
• When you connect the player to a monitor or
projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks, do not select “OFF.” If you select
“OFF” in this case, the picture may not appear.
OUT jacks, do not select “OFF.” If you select
“OFF” in this case, the picture may not appear.
• When you set NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
to PROGRESSIVE, you cannot select “LINE”
and “COMPONENT OUT.”
and “COMPONENT OUT.”
◆ MODE (PROGRESSIVE) (conversion
modes)
modes)
You can fine-tune the Progressive 525p/625p
video signal output when you set the
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to
PROGRESSIVE (the PROGRESSIVE
indicator lights up) and connect the player
using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
to a TV that is able to accept the video signal
in progressive format.
DVD software can be divided into two types:
film based software and video based
software. Video based software is derived
from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and
displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25
frames/50 fields) per second. Film based
software is derived from film and displays
images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD
software contains both Video and Film.
In order for these images to appear natural on
your screen when output in PROGRESSIVE
mode (50 or 60 frames per second), the
progressive video signal needs to be
converted to match the type of DVD software
that you are watching.
video signal output when you set the
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to
PROGRESSIVE (the PROGRESSIVE
indicator lights up) and connect the player
using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
to a TV that is able to accept the video signal
in progressive format.
DVD software can be divided into two types:
film based software and video based
software. Video based software is derived
from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and
displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25
frames/50 fields) per second. Film based
software is derived from film and displays
images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD
software contains both Video and Film.
In order for these images to appear natural on
your screen when output in PROGRESSIVE
mode (50 or 60 frames per second), the
progressive video signal needs to be
converted to match the type of DVD software
that you are watching.
Note
When you play video based software with
progressive signals, sections of some types of
images may appear unnatural due to the conversion
process when output through the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
progressive signals, sections of some types of
images may appear unnatural due to the conversion
process when output through the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
ON
Select this if you connect your
TV to the player’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks.
TV to the player’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks.
OFF
The player outputs no
component video signals
component video signals
AUTO
Automatically detects the
software type (Film-based or
Video-based) and selects the
appropriate conversion mode.
Normally select this position.
software type (Film-based or
Video-based) and selects the
appropriate conversion mode.
Normally select this position.
VIDEO
Fixes the conversion mode to
the mode for Video-based
software.
the mode for Video-based
software.
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Custom Settings
(CUSTOM
SETUP)
Use this to set up playback related and other
settings.
settings.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 65).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 65).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ AUTO POWER OFF
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or
off.
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).
function is useful when the player is
connected to a timer (not supplied).
◆ DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
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.
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.
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 66).
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 66).
• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 71), the DTS
sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital
sound tracks have the same number of channels,
the player selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and
MPEG audio sound tracks in this order.
the player selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and
MPEG audio sound tracks in this order.
◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
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 30).
off. Resume playback can be stored in
memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs (page 30).
ON
The player enters standby mode
when left in stop mode for more
than 30 minutes.
when left in stop mode for more
than 30 minutes.
OFF
Switches this function off.
OFF
Switches this function off.
ON
Automatically starts playback
when the player is turned on by
a timer (not supplied).
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:
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:
ON
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
TRACK SELECTION:
ON
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
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.
ON
Stores the resume setting in
memory for up to six discs.
memory for up to six discs.
OFF
Does not store the resume
setting in memory. Playback
restarts at the resume point only
for the current disc in the player.
setting in memory. Playback
restarts at the resume point only
for the current disc in the player.
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Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 65).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 65).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ 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:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio
output level.
This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the
output from the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the
output from the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set
to “D-PCM” (page 71).
to “D-PCM” (page 71).
◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW 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 46). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
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 46). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
“D-PCM” (page 71).
“D-PCM” (page 71).
◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.
Setting the digital output signal
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 19.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,”
“DTS,” and “48 kHz/96 kHz PCM” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
signals when you connect a component such
as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 19.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,”
“DTS,” and “48 kHz/96 kHz PCM” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
OFF
Normally, select this position.
ON
Select this when the playback sound
from the speakers is distorted.
from the speakers is distorted.
STANDARD
Normally select this position.
TV MODE
Makes low sounds clear even if
you turn the volume down.
you turn the volume down.
WIDE
RANGE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
at a live performance.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
MPEG:
D-PCM
PCM
DTS:
OFF
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
SUR-
ROUND
Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to two channels for
enjoying surround sounds.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to two channels for
enjoying surround sounds.
NORMAL
Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to two channels for
use with your stereo.
downmixed to two channels for
use with your stereo.
ON
Normally select this position. When
you select “ON,” see “Setting the
digital output signal” for further
settings.
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.
upon the analog circuit is minimal.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
MPEG:
OFF
STANDARD
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
PCM
DTS:
OFF
DIGITAL OUT:
ON
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
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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.
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-RW
only)
only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
◆ MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW 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.
signal.
Note
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.
R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting
and keep their original sampling frequency level.
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 70).
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 70).
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 mains lead is connected
securely.
securely.
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
,
Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
,
The connecting cords are damaged.
,
Check the connection to your TV (page 16)
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
,
Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an
item appropriate for your system (page 67).
item appropriate for your system (page 67).
,
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 16).
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 16).
,
The disc is recorded in a colour system that
is different from your TV.
is different from your TV.
,
You have set the NORMAL/
PROGRESSIVE switch to PROGRESSIVE
on the rear panel (the PROGRESSIVE
indicator lights up) even though your TV
cannot accept the progressive signal. In this
case, set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to NORMAL on the rear panel so
that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.
PROGRESSIVE switch to PROGRESSIVE
on the rear panel (the PROGRESSIVE
indicator lights up) even though your TV
cannot accept the progressive signal. In this
case, set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to NORMAL on the rear panel so
that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.
,
You set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to PROGRESSIVE on the rear panel
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up)
but did not connect your TV to the player’s
switch to PROGRESSIVE on the rear panel
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up)
but did not connect your TV to the player’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a
component video cord. Set to
PROGRESSIVE only when you connect
your TV to the player’s COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks using a component
video cord (page 16).
component video cord. Set to
PROGRESSIVE only when you connect
your TV to the player’s COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks using a component
video cord (page 16).
,
Even if 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,
set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
to NORMAL so that the PROGRESSIVE
indicator turns off and the player is set to
normal (interlace) format.
progressive format 525p/625p signals, the
image may be affected when you set the
player to progressive format. In this case,
set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
to NORMAL so that the PROGRESSIVE
indicator turns off and the player is set to
normal (interlace) format.
,
If you set “LINE” to “RGB” in “SCREEN
SETUP” (page 25, 67), the player outputs
no component video signals.
SETUP” (page 25, 67), the player outputs
no component video signals.
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TY TYPE”
under “SCREEN SETUP.”
though the aspect ratio is set in “TY TYPE”
under “SCREEN SETUP.”
,
The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
DVD.
The picture is black and white.
,
Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an
item appropriate for your TV (page 67).
item appropriate for your TV (page 67).
,
Depending on the TV, the picture on the
screen becomes black and white when you
play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour
system.
screen becomes black and white when you
play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour
system.
,
If you are using a SCART (Euro AV) cord,
be sure to use one that is fully wired (21-
pins).
be sure to use one that is fully wired (21-
pins).
Sound
There is no sound.
,
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 21,
22, 23).
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 21,
22, 23).
,
The amplifier (receiver) input is not
correctly set.
correctly set.
,
The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode.
motion Play mode.
,
The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
mode.
,
If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings
(page 70).
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings
(page 70).
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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.”
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will
come out when you select “2:STEREO,”
“2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”
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When playing multi-channel MPEG audio
sound tracks, only the Front (L) and Front
(R) signals will be output from your two
front speakers.
sound tracks, only the Front (L) and Front
(R) signals will be output from your two
front speakers.
Sound distortion occurs.
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Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“ON” (page 70).
“ON” (page 70).
The sound volume is low.
,
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 70).
The sound volume may improve if you set
“AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“TV MODE” (page 70).
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Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“OFF” (page 70).
“OFF” (page 70).
Operation
The remote does not function.
,
The batteries in the remote are weak.
,
There are obstacles between the remote and
the player.
the player.
,
The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.
player is too far.
,
The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the player.
sensor on the player.
The disc does not play.
,
The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down.
,
The disc is skewed.
,
The player cannot play certain discs
(page 7).
(page 7).
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The region code on the DVD does not match
the player.
the player.
,
Moisture has condensed inside the player
(page 3).
(page 3).
,
The player cannot play a recorded disc that
is not correctly finalized (page 7).
is not correctly finalized (page 7).
The MP3 audio track cannot be played
(page 52).
(page 52).
,
The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
,
The MP3 audio track does not have the
extension “.MP3.”
extension “.MP3.”
,
The data is not formatted in MP3 even
though it has the extension “.MP3.”
though it has the extension “.MP3.”
,
The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
,
The player cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
MP3PRO format.
,
“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE
(JPEG)” (page 54).
(JPEG)” (page 54).
The JPEG image file cannot be played
(page 52).
(page 52).
,
The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet.
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet.
,
The file has an extension other than
“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
,
The image is larger than 3072 (width) u
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.)
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).
is reduced).
,
“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO
(MP3)” (page 56).
(MP3)” (page 56).
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files start playing simultaneously.
files start playing simultaneously.
,
“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO.”
(page 56).
(page 56).
The album/track/file names are not
displayed correctly.
displayed correctly.
,
The player can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
“*”.
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
“*”.
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
beginning.
,
Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 33).
or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 33).
,
Resume play has taken effect (page 30).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
automatically.
,
The disc features an auto playback function.
,
“AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is
set to “ON” (page 69).
set to “ON” (page 69).
Playback stops automatically.
,
While playing discs with an auto pause
signal, the player stops playback at the auto
pause signal.
signal, the player stops playback at the auto
pause signal.
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