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The use of optical instruments with 
this product will increase eye 
hazard. As the laser beam used in 
this CD/DVD player is harmful to 
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble 
the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified 
personnel only.

Safety
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, 

do not place objects filled with 
liquids, such as vases, on the 
apparatus.

Installing
• Do not install the unit in an 

inclined position. It is designed 
to be operated in a horizontal 
position only.

• Keep the unit and discs away 

from equipment with strong 
magnets, such as microwave 
ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on 

the unit.

• To keep the disc clean, handle 

the disc by its edge. Do not touch 
the surface.

• Do not expose the disc to direct 

sunlight or heat sources such as 
hot air ducts, or leave it in a car 
parked in direct sunlight as the 
temperature may rise 
considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its 

case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning 

cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre 
out.

• Do not use solvents such as 

benzine, thinner, commercially 
available disc/lens cleaners, or 
anti-static spray intended for 
vinyl LPs.

• If you have printed the disc’s 

label, dry the label before 
playing.

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• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the 

controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and 

DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.

• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR 
mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format)

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) 
containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files.

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files.

* MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for 

Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio 
data.

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” 
“DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos 
are trademarks.

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files of 

format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1/
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

– KODAK Picture CD format

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

ROMs, defined by ISO (International 
Organization for Standardization).

The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs 
recorded in the following format:
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of 

format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk 
Format).

The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than 

those recorded in the formats listed on this 
page.

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras.
• DVD Audio discs.
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.

Also, the player cannot play the following 
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region 

code.

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., 

card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane 

tape or a sticker still left on it.

Your player has a region code printed on the 
back of the unit and only will play DVD 
VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with 
identical region codes. This system is used to 
protect copyrights.

DVD VIDEOs labelled 

 will also play on 

this player.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the 
message “Playback prohibited by area 
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. 
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, there may 
be no region code indication, even though 
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by 
area restrictions.

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/-R

DVD+RW/+R

VIDEO CD/
Music CD

CD-RW/-R

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

00W

NO.

0-000-000-00

X

Region code

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into 

the cabinet, unplug the player and have it 
checked by qualified personnel before 
operating it any further.

• The player is not disconnected from the AC 

power source (mains) as long as it is 
connected to the wall outlet, even if the 
player itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the player for a 

long time, be sure to disconnect the player 
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC 
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug 
itself; never pull the cord.

• Place the player in a location with adequate 

ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the 
player.

• Do not place the player on a soft surface 

such as a rug.

• Do not place the player in a location near 

heat sources, or in a place subject to direct 
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical 
shock.

• If the player is brought directly from a cold 

to a warm location, or is placed in a very 
damp room, moisture may condense on the 
lenses inside the player. Should this occur, 
the player may not operate properly. In this 
case, remove the disc and leave the player 
turned on for about half an hour until the 
moisture evaporates.

• When you move the player, take out any 

discs. If you don’t, the disc may be 
damaged.

Do not turn up the volume while listening to 
a section with very low level inputs or no 
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be 
damaged when a peak level section is played.

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a 
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild 
detergent solution. Do not use any type of 
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent 
such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems 
concerning your player, please consult your 
nearest Sony dealer.

Caution: This player is capable of holding a 
still video image or on-screen display image 
on your television screen indefinitely. If 
you leave the still video image or on-screen 
display image displayed on your TV for an 
extended period of time you risk permanent 
damage to your television screen. Plasma 
display panel televisions and projection 
televisions are susceptible to this.

This section is extracted from  instruction
manual. 2-586-019-13

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DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this 
player due to the recording quality or physical 
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the 
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly 
finalized. For more information, refer to the 
operating instructions for the recording device. 
Note that some playback functions may not work 
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they 
have been correctly finalized. In this case, view 
the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA 
CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write 
format cannot be played.

technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that 
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with 
copyright protection technologies are marketed 
by some record companies. Please be aware that 
among those discs, there are some that do not 
conform to the CD standard and may not be 
playable by this product.

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which 
mates DVD recorded material on one side with 
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not 
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, 
playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Some playback operations of DVDs and 
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by 
software producers. Since this player plays 
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc 
contents the software producers designed, 
some playback features may not be available. 
Also, refer to the instructions supplied with 
the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

This product incorporates copyright 
protection technology that is protected by 
U.S. patents and other intellectual property 
rights. Use of this copyright protection 
technology must be authorized by 
Macrovision, and is intended for home and 
other limited viewing uses only unless 
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. 
Reverse engineering or disassembly is 
prohibited.

For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (21)

Lights up when the power is on.

B Disc tray (21)
C A (open/close) button (21)
D PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (16) 

Lights up when the player outputs 
progressive signals.

E N (play) button/indicator (21)

Lights up each time the disc is in 
playback mode.

F x (stop) button (22)
G ./> (previous/next) buttons 

(30)

H

 (remote sensor) (13)

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (17)
B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (17)
C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (14)
D S VIDEO OUT jack (14)

E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks 

(14)

F DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (17)

AUDIO

R

L

VIDEO

COAXIAL

LINE
OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

S VIDEO OUT

P

R

/C

R

Y

P

B

/C

B

OPTICAL

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (52)
B Z (open/close) button (22)
C Number buttons (24)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (26)
E TOP MENU button (24)
F C/X/x/c buttons (24)
G O RETURN (return) button (21, 22)
H

/

 (replay/step/advance/

step) buttons (22, 31)

I ./> (previous/next) buttons (22)
J

m/M 

 (scan/slow) buttons 

(31)

K ZOOM button (22, 46)
L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons 

(22)

M

 (audio) button (36)

N

 (subtitle) button (39)

O [/1 (on/standby) button (21)
P 2 (volume) +/– buttons (52)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

Q t (TV/video) button (52)
R PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation) 

button (33, 46)

S TIME/TEXT button (34)
T MENU button (24)
U ENTER button (19)
V DISPLAY button (10)
W H (play) button (21)

The

H button has a tactile dot.*

X x (stop) button (22)
Y X (pause) button (22)
Z SUR (surround) button (37)
wj

 (angle) button (39)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating 

the player.

Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY 
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For 
details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.

*

1

Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs 
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, 
album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.

*

2

Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs, 
MP3 audio track number or JPEG image file 
number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.

*

3

Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”

*

4

Displays the date for JPEG files.

Press DISPLAY.

Control Menu display 1

m

Control Menu display 2 (Only for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs)

m

Control Menu display off

,

OFF
OFF
SET
ON

PLAY

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

T

 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

Quit:

PROGRAM

ENTER

DISPLAY

Currently playing chapter number*

2

Playing time*

4

Total number of chapters*

2

Options

Current setting

Total number of titles*

1

Playback status
(

N Playback, 

X Pause, 

x Stop, etc.)

Function name of 
selected Control 
Menu item

Operation message

Selected item

Type of disc 
being played*

3

Currently playing title number*

1

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TITLE (page 31)/SCENE (page 31)/TRACK (page 31)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.

CHAPTER (page 31)/INDEX (page 31)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.

TRACK (page 31)
Selects the track to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 24)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited 
PLAY LIST.

TIME/TEXT (page 31)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/CD text, or the DATA CD/DATA DVD track or file name.

PROGRAM (page 26)
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.

SHUFFLE (page 27)
Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.

REPEAT (page 28)
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/
album repeatedly.

A-B REPEAT (page 29)
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 40)
Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best suits 
the programme you are watching.

SHARPNESS (page 42)
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 49)
Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 53)
QUICK Setup (page 19)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio 
of the TV and the audio output signal.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
RESET
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

ALBUM (page 43)
Selects the album to be played.

FILE (page 31)
Selects the JPEG image file to be played.

DATE (page 46)
Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.

INTERVAL (page 48)
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.

EFFECT (page 48)
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.

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z Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green 

 when you select any item 

except “OFF” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” 
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “CUSTOM 
PICTURE MODE,” “SHARPNESS” only). The 
“ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator lights up in 
green when you select “PLAY LIST” (default 
setting).

MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 47)
Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both 
(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

t

Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/Video cord (phono plug 

×  3 y phono plug ×  3) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by 
matching the 

3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When 

using the remote, point it at the remote sensor 

 on the player.

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a 

malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage 

from battery leakage and corrosion.

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Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. 
Select one of the patterns 

A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, 

projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or 
monitor, you must use pattern 

C.

A

Connect the yellow plug of an audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will 
enjoy standard quality images.
With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

L

R

P

R

/C

R

P

B

/C

B

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

INPUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO

R

L

COAXIAL

LINE
OUT

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

R

/C

R

Y

P

B

/C

B

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

Audio/video 
cord (supplied)

Component video 
cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

to S VIDEO OUT

TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

(green)

S VIDEO cord 
(not supplied)

TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

(red)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

l : Signal flow

CD/DVD player

to COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT

(blue)

(yellow)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

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B

Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

C

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video 
cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will 
enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, use this connection and press the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to output progressive signals. For details, see “Using 
the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 16).

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see 
page 55.

If the on-screen menu of the player does not appear on the connected TV, switch the player’s 
colour system to match the colour system of the TV (NTSC or PAL).
First turn off the player by pressing 

"/1, and then press "/1 again while holding down x on the 

player. The player turns back on.

Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you 
may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the 
player to this jack.

Green

Blue

Red

Green

Blue

Red

VCR

CD/DVD player

TV

Connect 
directly

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By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel, you can select the signal format in 
which the player outputs video signals (Progressive or Interlace), and the conversion method for 
progressive signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player outputs 
progressive signals.
Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display on the TV screen changes as follows:

PROGRESSIVE AUTO

m

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

m

NORMAL (INTERLACE)

◆PROGRESSIVE AUTO
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and 
selects the appropriate conversion method.
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when 
either of the above conditions is not met.
◆PROGRESSIVE VIDEO
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and,
– you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software.
Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when 
either of the above conditions is not met.
◆NORMAL (INTERLACE)
Select this setting when:
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT 
(VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT).
◆About DVD software types and the conversion method
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 format, 
the progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are 
watching.

• When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may 

appear unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
jacks. Images from the S VIDEO OUT and LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks are unaffected as they are output in 
the normal (interlace) format.

• When using LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT, the picture may appear to flicker each time the 

PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel is pressed (Interlace switches to Progressive or vice versa).

Select one of the following patterns 

A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, 

projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). 
This will enable you to listen to sound.

z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

L

R

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

R

/C

R

Y

P

B

/C

B

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

R

L

LINE
OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

R

L

LINE
OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

AV amplifier (receiver) 
with a decoder

(red)

TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

Audio/video 
cord (supplied)

: Signal flow

Coaxial digital cord 
(not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Rear (L)

CD/DVD player

(white)

(yellow)*

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

[Speakers]

to coaxial 
digital input

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

or

Centre

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 14).

to optical 
digital input

,continued

A

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo 
amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for 
sound. Connect using the audio/video cord 
(supplied).

• Surround effect (page 38)
TV: Dynamic Theatre, Dynamic, Wide, 
Night

Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night

B

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*

1

Digital, DTS*

2

, or MPEG audio decoder and 

a digital input jack, use this connection.
Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord 
(not supplied).

• Surround effect
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), MPEG 
audio (5.1ch)

*1

Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol 
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*2

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of 
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

• After you have completed the connection, make 

the appropriate settings in Quick Setup (page 19). 
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG 
audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” 
(page 58). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise 
will come from your speakers.

• The surround sound effects of this player cannot 

be used with this connection.

• In order to listen to DTS sound tracks, you must 

use this connection. DTS sound tracks are not 
output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 
jacks, even if you set “DTS” to “ON” in Quick 
Setup (page 19).

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Coaxial cord

Optical cord