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Viewing Information About the Dis
c
Checking the play information of
the disc
the disc
To check the DVD/CD text
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to
display text recorded on the DVD/CD.
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the
text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO
TEXT” appears.
display text recorded on the DVD/CD.
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the
text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO
TEXT” appears.
To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
album name, etc.
album name, etc.
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3
audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD,
you can display the name of the album/track,
and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio track) on your TV
screen.
audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD,
you can display the name of the album/track,
and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio track) on your TV
screen.
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Bit rate
Album name
Track name
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Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the
audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded
with multilingual tracks, you can also change
the language.
With CDs, DATA CDs/DATA DVD, or
VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from
either the right or left channel and listen to the
sound of the selected channel through both
the right and left speakers. For example, when
playing a disc containing a song with the
vocals on the right channel and the
instruments on the left channel, you can hear
the instruments from both speakers by
selecting the left channel.
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the
audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded
with multilingual tracks, you can also change
the language.
With CDs, DATA CDs/DATA DVD, or
VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from
either the right or left channel and listen to the
sound of the selected channel through both
the right and left speakers. For example, when
playing a disc containing a song with the
vocals on the right channel and the
instruments on the left channel, you can hear
the instruments from both speakers by
selecting the left channel.
1
Press
(audio) during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press
(audio) repeatedly to
select the desired audio signal.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. See “Language
Code List” on page 66 to see which
language the code represents. When the
same language is displayed two or more
times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in
multiple audio formats.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN (main sound)
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: the standard stereo sound
• 1/L: the sound of the left channel
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. See “Language
Code List” on page 66 to see which
language the code represents. When the
same language is displayed two or more
times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in
multiple audio formats.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN (main sound)
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: the standard stereo sound
• 1/L: the sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: the sound of the right channel
(monaural)
◆ When playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
• 1:STEREO: the stereo sound of the
The default setting is underlined.
• 1:STEREO: the stereo sound of the
audio track 1
• 1:1/L: the sound of the left channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 1:2/R: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 2:STEREO: the stereo sound of the
audio track 2
• 2:1/L: the sound of the left channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
• 2:2/R: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
Notes
• 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 you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or
“2:2/R.”
• When playing DVD-RW in VR mode: If you
connected to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack
and want to switch between the sound tracks, set
“DOLBY DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO
SETUP.”
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack
and want to switch between the sound tracks, set
“DOLBY DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO
SETUP.”
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Soun
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Checking the audio signal
format
format
You can check the audio signal format by
pressing
pressing
(audio) repeatedly during
playback. The format of the current audio
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown below.
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown below.
Example:
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
Example:
Dolby Digital 3 ch
About audio signals
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
• Centre
• Rear (L)
• Rear (R)
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
• Centre
• Rear (L)
• Rear (R)
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
the Dolby Surround Sound processed
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
monaural rear audio signals.
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
monaural rear audio signals.
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
Notes
• If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 57) the DTS track selection option will not
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
• MPEG audio signals with more than two channels
will appear as shown above (3/2.1, 2/1), but only
the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output
from your two front speakers.
the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output
from your two front speakers.
TV Virtual Surround
Settings
Settings
(TVS)
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
TVS was developed by Sony to produce
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV.
This only works when playing a multichannel
Dolby audio soundtrack. Furthermore, if the
player is set up to output the signal from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack, the surround effect will only be heard
when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-
PCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM” in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 58).
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
TVS was developed by Sony to produce
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV.
This only works when playing a multichannel
Dolby audio soundtrack. Furthermore, if the
player is set up to output the signal from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack, the surround effect will only be heard
when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-
PCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM” in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 58).
1
Press SUR during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press SUR repeatedly to select
one of the TVS sounds.
See the explanations given for each item
in the following section.
in the following section.
1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1
Rear (L/R)
Front (L/R)
+ Centre
+ Centre
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
Effect)
2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1
Front (L/R)
Rear
(Monaural)
SUR
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• TVS DYNAMIC THEATER
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in step 2.
◆TVS DYNAMIC THEATER
Creates one set of LARGE virtual rear
speakers and virtual subwoofer from the
sound of the front speakers (L, R) without
using actual rear speakers and subwoofer
(shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
Creates one set of LARGE virtual rear
speakers and virtual subwoofer from the
sound of the front speakers (L, R) without
using actual rear speakers and subwoofer
(shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
◆TVS DYNAMIC
Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without
using actual rear speakers (shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without
using actual rear speakers (shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
◆TVS WIDE
Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without
using actual rear speakers (shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without
using actual rear speakers (shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
◆TVS NIGHT
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialogue and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
◆TVS STANDARD
Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L, R)
without using actual rear speakers (shown
below). Use this setting when you want to use
TVS with 2 separate speakers.
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialogue and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
◆TVS STANDARD
Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L, R)
without using actual rear speakers (shown
below). Use this setting when you want to use
TVS with 2 separate speakers.
Notes
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal
for the rear speakers, the surround effects cannot
be heard.
be heard.
• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off
the surround setting of the connected TV or
amplifier (receiver).
amplifier (receiver).
• Make sure that your listening position is between
and at an equal distance from your speakers, and
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT”
function in the same way.
• The TVS effects do not work when using the Fast
Play or Slow Play functions, even though you can
change the TVS modes.
change the TVS modes.
TV
Sub
woofer
woofer
TV
TV
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
R: Front speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
L
R
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Enjoying Movies
Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you can
change the viewing angle.
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you can
change the viewing angle.
1
Press
(angle) during playback.
The number of the angle appears on the
display.
display.
2
Press
(angle) repeatedly to
select an angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
1
Press
(subtitle)
during
playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press (subtitle) repeatedly to
select a setting.
select a setting.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. See “Language
Code List” on page 66 to see which
language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. See “Language
Code List” on page 66 to see which
language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in step 2.
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Notes
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be
able to turn them off.
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be
able to turn them off.
• While playing a disc with subtitles, the subtitle
may disappear when you press FAST PLAY or
SLOW PLAY button.
SLOW PLAY button.
Adjusting the Playback
Picture
Picture
(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD,
VIDEO CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD in
JPEG format, from the player to obtain the
picture quality you want. Choose the setting
that best suits the programme you are
watching. When you select “MEMORY,”
you can make further adjustments to each
element of the picture (colour, brightness,
etc.).
VIDEO CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD in
JPEG format, from the player to obtain the
picture quality you want. Choose the setting
that best suits the programme you are
watching. When you select “MEMORY,”
you can make further adjustments to each
element of the picture (colour, brightness,
etc.).
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
(When playing a DATA CD/DATA
DVD, press twice)
DVD, press twice)
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE), then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
The options for “CUSTOM PICTURE
MODE” appear.
MODE” appear.
DISPLAY
RETURN
ENTER
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3
Press
X/x to select the setting you
want.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard
• STANDARD: displays a standard
picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the colour
intensity.
picture contrast and the colour
intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and colour intensity.
further increasing the picture contrast
and colour intensity.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
• CINEMA 2: white colours become
brighter and black colours become
richer, and the colour contrast is
increased.
richer, and the colour contrast is
increased.
• MEMORY: adjusts the picture in
greater detail.
4
Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
z Hint
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
Adjusting the picture items in
“MEMORY”
“MEMORY”
You can adjust each element of the picture
individually.
• PICTURE: changes the contrast
• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall
individually.
• PICTURE: changes the contrast
• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall
brightness
• COLOR: makes the colours deeper or
lighter
• HUE: changes the colour balance
1
In step 3 of “Adjusting the Playback
Picture,” select “MEMORY” and press
ENTER.
Picture,” select “MEMORY” and press
ENTER.
The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.
2
Press
C/c to adjust the picture
contrast.
To go the next or previous picture item
without saving the current setting, press
X/x.
without saving the current setting, press
X/x.
3
Press ENTER.
The adjustment is saved, and
“BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar
appears.
“BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar
appears.
4
Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust
“BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and
“HUE.”
“BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and
“HUE.”
To turn off the display
Press
O RETURN , or DISPLAY.
Note
The “BRIGHTNESS” setting is not effective if you
connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or
S VIDEO OUT jack and select “PROGRESSIVE
AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or
S VIDEO OUT jack and select “PROGRESSIVE
AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
DVD VIDEO
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DYNAMIC 1
STANDARD
STANDARD
8 ( 3
)
C
0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PICTURE
0
Cancel :
Select :
ENTER
RETURN
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Sharpening the Pictures
(SHARPNESS)
You can enhance the outlines of images to
produce a sharper picture.
produce a sharper picture.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback
(when playing a DATA CD/DATA
DVD, press twice).
(when playing a DATA CD/DATA
DVD, press twice).
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select a level.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
4
Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.
Note
This setting is not effective if you connect the player
via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT jack
and select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or
“PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT jack
and select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or
“PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
ENTER
DISPLAY
DVD VIDEO
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
2
1
OFF
OFF
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Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG
Images
Images
About MP3 Audio Tracks
and JPEG Image Files
and JPEG Image Files
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations.
JPEG is image compression technology.
You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that
contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files.
satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations.
JPEG is image compression technology.
You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that
contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files.
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the
player can play
player can play
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-
ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio
Layer III) and JPEG format.
However, this player only plays DATA CDs
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of
Universal Disk Format (UDF).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-
ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio
Layer III) and JPEG format.
However, this player only plays DATA CDs
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of
Universal Disk Format (UDF).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
Note
The player may not be able to play some DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
format.
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
format.
MP3 audio track or JPEG image
file that the player can play
file that the player can play
The player can play the following tracks and
files:
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension
files:
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension
“.MP3.”
– JPEG image files with the extension
“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
– JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*
image file format.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
Notes
• The player will play any data with the extension
“.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG,” even if they are not
in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may
generate a loud noise which could damage your
speaker system.
in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may
generate a loud noise which could damage your
speaker system.
• The player does not conform to audio tracks in
mp3PRO format.
• Some JPEG files cannot be played.
About playback order of albums,
tracks, and files
tracks, and files
Albums play in the following order:
◆Structure of disc contents
◆Structure of disc contents
ROOT
Tree 1
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4
Tree 5
Album
Track or file
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When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
and press
and press
H, the numbered tracks (or files)
are played sequentially, from
1 through 7.
Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained
within a currently selected album take
priority over the next album in the same tree.
(Example:
within a currently selected album take
priority over the next album in the same tree.
(Example:
C contains D so 4 is played
before
5.)
When you press MENU and the list of album
names appears (page 45), the album names
are arranged in the following order:
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums
that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as
album
names appears (page 45), the album names
are arranged in the following order:
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums
that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as
album
E) do not appear in the list.
z Hints
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
of the track/file names when you store the tracks
(or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be
played in that order.
(or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be
played in that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create
albums with no more than two trees.
albums with no more than two trees.
Notes
• Depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD/DATA DVD, the playback order may
differ from the above illustration.
differ from the above illustration.
• The playback order above may not be applicable
if there are more than 200 albums and 300 tracks/
files in each album.
files in each album.
• The player can recognize up to 200 albums (the
player will count just albums, including albums
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files). The player will not play any albums
beyond the 200th album.
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files). The player will not play any albums
beyond the 200th album.
• Proceeding to the next or another album may take
some time.
Playing MP3 Audio
Tracks or JPEG Image
Files
Tracks or JPEG Image
Files
You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).
image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).
z Hint
You can view the disc information while playing
MP3 audio tracks (page 34).
You can view the disc information while playing
MP3 audio tracks (page 34).
Notes
• DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD
format automatically start playing when inserted.
• If no MP3 audio track or JPEG image file is
recorded on the DATA CD/DATA DVD, “No
audio data” or “No image data” appears on the
screen.
audio data” or “No image data” appears on the
screen.
PICTURE
NAVI
NAVI
RETURN
ENTER
CLEAR
ZOOM
MENU
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Selecting an album
1
Press MENU.
The list of albums on the disc appears.
When an album is being played, its title is
shaded.
When an album is being played, its title is
shaded.
2
Press
X/x to select the album you
want to play.
3
Press
H.
Playback starts from the selected album.
To select MP3 audio tracks, see
“Selecting an MP3 audio track”
(page 45).
To select JPEG image files, see
“Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 46).
To select MP3 audio tracks, see
“Selecting an MP3 audio track”
(page 45).
To select JPEG image files, see
“Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 46).
To stop playback
Press
x.
To go to the next or previous page
Press
c or C.
To turn on or off the display
Press MENU repeatedly.
z Hint
Of the selected album, you can select to play only
the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or both, by
setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 47).
Of the selected album, you can select to play only
the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or both, by
setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 47).
Selecting an MP3 audio track
1
After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
The list of tracks in the album appears.
2
Press
X/x to select a track, and press
ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected track.
To stop playback
Press
x.
To go to the next or previous page
Press
c or C.
To return to the previous display
Press
O RETURN.
To go to the next or previous MP3 audio
track
track
Press
> or . during playback. You can
select the first track of the next album by
pressing
pressing
> during playback of the last
track of the current album.
Note that you cannot return to the previous
album by using
Note that you cannot return to the previous
album by using
., and that you need to
select the previous album from the album list.
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R O C K B E S T H I T
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
J A Z Z
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0 1 S H E I S S P E C I A L
0 2 A L L Y O U N E E D I S . . .
0 3 S P I C Y L I F E
0 4 H A P P Y H O U R
0 5 R I V E R S I D E
0 6
0 2 A L L Y O U N E E D I S . . .
0 3 S P I C Y L I F E
0 4 H A P P Y H O U R
0 5 R I V E R S I D E
0 6
5
0 7 T A K E T I M E , T A K E T I M E
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Selecting a JPEG image file
1
After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”
press PICTURE NAVI.
press PICTURE NAVI.
The image files in the album appear in 16
subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on
the right.
subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on
the right.
To display the additional image, select
the bottom images and press
the bottom images and press
x. To return
to the previous image, select the top
images and press
images and press
X.
2
Press
C/X/x/c to select the image you
want to view, and press ENTER.
The selected image appears.
Example
Example
To go to the next or previous JPEG image
file
file
Press
C or c during playback. You can select
the first file of the next album by pressing
c
during playback of the last file of the current
album.
Note that you cannot return to the previous
album by using
album.
Note that you cannot return to the previous
album by using
C, and that you need to select
the previous album from the album list.
To rotate a JPEG image
Press
X/x while viewing the image. Each
time you press
X, the image rotates
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
To return to normal view, press CLEAR.
Note that the view also returns to normal if
you press
To return to normal view, press CLEAR.
Note that the view also returns to normal if
you press
C/c to go to the next or previous
image.
Example: when
Example: when
X is pressed once.
To magnify a JPEG image (ZOOM)
Press ZOOM while viewing the image. You
can enlarge the image up to four times the
original size, and scroll using
can enlarge the image up to four times the
original size, and scroll using
C/X/x/c.
To return to normal view, press CLEAR.
◆When pressed once (x2)
The image enlarges twice the original size.
◆When pressed twice (x4)
The image enlarges four times the original
size.
◆When pressed once (x2)
The image enlarges twice the original size.
◆When pressed twice (x4)
The image enlarges four times the original
size.
To stop viewing the JPEG image
Press
x.
z Hints
• While viewing JPEG image files, you can set
• While viewing JPEG image files, you can set
options such as “INTERVAL” (page 48),
“EFFECT” (page 48), and “SHARPNESS”
(page 42).
“EFFECT” (page 48), and “SHARPNESS”
(page 42).
• You can view JPEG images files without MP3
audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to
“IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 47).
“IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 47).
• The date the picture was taken is displayed beside
“DATE” in the Control Menu (page 10). Note that
no date may appear depending on the digital
camera.
no date may appear depending on the digital
camera.
Note
PICTURE NAVI does not work if “AUDIO (MP3)”
is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 47).
is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 47).
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Enjo
ying MP3
Aud
io an
d JPE
G Ima
ges
Enjoying JPEG Images as
a Slide Show
a Slide Show
You can play JPEG image files on a DATA
CD/DATA DVD successively as a slide
show.
CD/DATA DVD successively as a slide
show.
1
Press MENU.
The list of albums on the DATA CD/
DATA DVD appears.
DATA DVD appears.
2
Press
X/x to select an album.
3
Press
H.
The JPEG images in the selected album
start playing as a slide show.
start playing as a slide show.
To stop playback
Press
x.
Notes
• The slide show stops when
X/x or ZOOM is
pressed.To resume the slide show, press
H.
• This function does not work if “MODE (MP3,
JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 47).
Viewing a slide show with sound
(MODE (MP3, JPEG))
(MODE (MP3, JPEG))
When JPEG image files and MP3 audio
tracks are placed in the same album, you can
enjoy a slide show with sound.
tracks are placed in the same album, you can
enjoy a slide show with sound.
1
Press DISPLAY during stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(MODE
(MP3, JPEG)), and press ENTER.
The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”
appear.
appear.
3
Press
X/x to select “AUTO” (default),
and press ENTER.
• AUTO: plays both the JPEG image files
and MP3 audio tracks in the same
album as a slide show.
album as a slide show.
• AUDIO (MP3): plays only MP3 audio
tracks continuously.
• IMAGE (JPEG): plays only JPEG
image files continuously.
4
Press MENU.
The list of albums on the DATA CD/
DATA DVD appears.
DATA DVD appears.
5
Press
X/x to select the album that
contains both the MP3 audio tracks
and JPEG images you want to play.
and JPEG images you want to play.
6
Press
H.
A slide show starts with sound.
MENU
DISPLAY
ENTER
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R O C K B E S T H I T
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
DATA CD
MP3
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
3 2 : 5 5
IMAGE (JPEG)
AUDIO (MP3)
AUTO
AUTO
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R O C K B E S T H I T
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
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z Hints
• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio
track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set
to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat
Play)” (page 28) to repeat the track or album.
track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set
to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat
Play)” (page 28) to repeat the track or album.
• The player recognizes a maximum of 200 albums
regardless of the selected mode. Of each album,
the player recognizes up to 300 MP3 audio tracks
and 300 JPEG image files when “AUTO” is
selected, 600 MP3 audio tracks when “AUDIO
(MP3)” is selected, 600 JPEG image files when
“IMAGE (JPEG)” is selected.
the player recognizes up to 300 MP3 audio tracks
and 300 JPEG image files when “AUTO” is
selected, 600 MP3 audio tracks when “AUDIO
(MP3)” is selected, 600 JPEG image files when
“IMAGE (JPEG)” is selected.
Notes
• This function does not work if the MP3 audio
tracks and JPEG image files are not placed in the
same album.
same album.
• If playing time of JPEG image or MP3 audio is
longer than the other, the longer one continues
without sound or image.
without sound or image.
• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image
data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound
still skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound
still skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.
Setting the pace for a slide show
(INTERVAL)
(INTERVAL)
You can set the time the slides are displayed
on the screen.
on the screen.
1
Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a
JPEG image or when the player is in
stop mode.
JPEG image or when the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(INTERVAL), then press ENTER.
The options for “INTERVAL” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• NORMAL: sets the duration to between
• NORMAL: sets the duration to between
6 to 9 seconds.
• FAST: sets a duration shorter than
NORMAL.
• SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than
NORMAL.
• SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than
SLOW 1.
4
Press ENTER.
Note
Some JPEG files, especially progressive JPEG files
or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more, may take
longer to display than others, which may make the
duration seem longer than the setting you selected.
or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more, may take
longer to display than others, which may make the
duration seem longer than the setting you selected.
Selecting the slides’ appearance
(EFFECT)
(EFFECT)
You can select the way the slides are
displayed during a slide show.
displayed during a slide show.
1
Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a
JPEG image or when the player is in
stop mode.
JPEG image or when the player is in
stop mode.
2
Press
X/x to select
(EFFECT),
then press ENTER.
The options for “EFFECT” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• MODE 1: the image sweeps in from top
• MODE 1: the image sweeps in from top
to bottom.
• MODE 2: the image sweeps in from left
to right.
• MODE 3: the image stretches out from
the centre of the screen.
• MODE 4: the images randomly cycle
through the effects.
• MODE 5: the next image slides over the
previous image.
• OFF: turns off this function.
4
Press ENTER.
2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 5
1(
NORMAL
DATA CD
JPEG
NORMAL
INTERVAL
FAST
SLOW 1
SLOW 2
SLOW 1
SLOW 2
4)
3 (
12)
2 3 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 5
1(
MODE 1
DATA CD
JPEG
MODE 1
EFFECT
MODE 2
MODE 3
MODE 4
MODE 5
OFF
MODE 3
MODE 4
MODE 5
OFF
4)
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12)
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Using V
a
rious Additional Functions
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.
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.
◆ 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.
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.
3
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
ENTER
DISPLAY
Number
buttons
buttons
STOP
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1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PASSWORD
ON
PLAYER
PLAYER
OFF
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press
.
ENTER
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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.
◆ 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.
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.
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.
press ENTER.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
set. To play, enter your password
and press
.
ENTER
STOP
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PASSWORD
ON
PLAYER
PLAYER
OFF
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
USA
OTHERS
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