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You can check the playing time and 
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or 
track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text 
or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the 
disc.

The following display appears.

The display and the kinds of time that you 
can change depend on the disc you are 
playing.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW
• T  *:*:*

Playing time of the current title

• T– *:*:*

Remaining time of the current title

• C  *:*:*

Playing time of the current chapter

• C– *:*:*

Remaining time of the current chapter

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC 
functions)
• *:* (minutes : seconds)

Playing time of the current scene

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without 
PBC functions) or CD
• T *:* (minutes : seconds)

Playing time of the current track

• T–*:*

Remaining time of the current track

• D *:*

Playing time of the current disc

• D –*:*

Remaining time of the current disc

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• *:* (minutes : seconds)

Playing time of the current track

◆ When playing a Super VCD
• T *:* (minutes : seconds)

Playing time of the current track

To check the DVD/CD text or track and 
album names (MP3 audio)
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to 
display text recorded on the DVD VIDEO/
CD/DATA 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.

For DATA CDs, the track and album names 
of the MP3 audio track appears (page 48).

PLAY

T 1:01:57

Time 
information

BRAHMS  SYMPHONY

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You can view the time information and text 
displayed on the TV screen also on the front 
panel display. The information on the front 
panel display changes as follows when you 
change the time information on your TV 
screen.

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• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, 

the disc number, scene number and the playing 
time are displayed.

• Long text that does not fit in a single line will 

scroll across the front panel display.

• You can also check the time information and text 

using the Control Menu (page 12).

• Depending on the type of disc being played, the 

DVD/CD text or track name may not be 
displayed.

• The player can only display the first level of the 

DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be 

displayed correctly.

Playing time of the current title

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Text

Current title and chapter number

(returns to top automatically)

Track time

Track playing time and number of 
current disc track

Track playing time and current disc 
track number

Remaining time of the current track

Remaining time of the disc

Text

Playing time of the current disc

You can check information such as the bit 
rate or the disc layer that is being played.

Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.

Press X/x to select 

(ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
The options for “ADVANCED” appear.

Press X/x to select items.
For each item, please refer to “Displays 
of each item.”
• BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.
• LAYER: displays the layer and the 

pick-up point.

To close the ADVANCED window
Select “OFF” in step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control 
Menu is turned off.

Display of each item
By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can 
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,” 
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
◆BIT RATE

Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio 
data per second in a disc. While playing a 
disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback 
picture is displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per 
second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per 
second). The higher the bit rate, the larger the 
amount of data. However, this does not 
always mean that you can get higher quality 
pictures or sounds.
◆LAYER

Indicates the approximate point where the 
disc is playing.
If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates 
which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or 
“Layer 1”).
For details on the layers, see page 72 (DVD 
VIDEO).

ENTER

TIME/TEXT

DISPLAY

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5

1

BIT RATE 

DVD VIDEO

BIT RATE

0

5

10

kbps

Mbps

384

OFF

BIT RATE 

LAYER

PLAY

BIT RATE

0

5

10

kbps

Mbps

384

Audio

Video

Appears when the DVD 
has dual layers

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By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 
audio track on a DATA CD, you can display 
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per 
second of the current audio).

17:30

T

JAZZ
RIVER SIDE

128k

PLAY

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When playing a DVD recorded in multiple 
audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS), 
you can change the audio format. If the DVD 
is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can 
also change the language.
With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you 
can select the sound from 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.

The following display appears.

◆ 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. Refer to 
“Language Code List” on page 75 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 (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 

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)

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You can also select “AUDIO” from the Control 
Menu (page 12).

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

DISPLAY

1: ENGLISH

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Press DISPLAY during playback to display 
the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using 

X/

x. The channels being played are displayed 
on the screen.
For example, in Dolby Digital format, 
multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 
channel signals can be recorded on a DVD 
VIDEO. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the 
number of the recorded channels may differ.

*“PCM,” “DTS,” or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is 

displayed.
In the case of “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the 
channels in the playing track are displayed 
by numbers as follows:

For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:

**The letters in the program format display 

mean the following sound component:

L:

Front (left)

R:

Front (right)

C:

Center

LS: Rear (left)
RS: Rear (right)
S:

Rear (monaural): The rear 
component of the Dolby 
Surround processed signal and 
the Dolby Digital signal

LFE: Low Frequency Effect signal

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For Dolby Digital and DTS, “LFE” is always 
enclosed in a solid line regardless of the LFE signal 
component being output.

If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP” 
(page 68), the DTS track selection option will not 
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS 
tracks.

DVD VIDEO

1: ENGLISH

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5

1

L

R

C

DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

PROGRAM FORMAT

LFE

LS

RS

PLAY        

Current audio format*

Currently playing program format**

DOLBY DIGITAL  3 / 2

 

.

 

1

LFE (Low Frequency 
Effect) component 1

Rear component 2

Front component 2 + 
Center component 1

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.
If the player is set up to output the signal from 
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or 
OPTICAL) jack, the surround effect will only 
heard when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to 
“D-PCM” (page 68).

The following display appears.

Refer to the following explanations given 
for each item.
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD

To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in step 2.
◆TVS DYNAMIC
Creates 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 virtual rear speakers from the sound 
of the front speakers (L, R) without using 
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are 
reproduced as shown in the illustration 
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 dialog and enjoy the 
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at 
low volume.

TVS DYNAMIC

TV

TV

c continued

◆TVS STANDARD
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound 
of the front speakers (L, R) without using 
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are 
reproduced as shown in the illustration 
below. Use this setting when you want to use 
TVS with 2 separate speakers.

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• You can also select “TVS” by pressing the 

SURROUND button on the player.

• You can also select “TVS” from the Control 

Menu (page 12).

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal 

for the rear speakers, the surround effects cannot 
be heard.

• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off 

the surround setting of the connected TV or 
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.

• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT” 

function in the same way.

L : Front speaker (left)
R : Front speaker (right)

 : Virtual speaker

L

R

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You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or 
VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the 
picture quality you want. Choose the setting 
that best suits the program you are watching.
When you select “MEMORY,” you can make 
further adjustments to each element of the 
picture (color, brightness, etc.).

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select 

The options for “CUSTOM PICTURE 
MODE” appears.

Press X/x to select the setting you 
want, then press ENTER.

The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard 

picture.

• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold 

dynamic picture by increasing the 
picture contrast and the color intensity.

• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more 

dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by 
further increasing the picture contrast 
and the color intensity.

• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark 

areas by increasing the black level.

• CINEMA 2: White colors become 

brighter and black colors become 
richer, and the color contrast is 
increased.

• MEMORY: adjusts the picture in 

greater detail.

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• When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or 

“CINEMA 2” is recommended.

• The picture can be adjusted by pressing the 

PICTURE MODE button on the player as well.

DVD VIDEO

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

STANDARD

MEMORY

DYNAMIC 1

CINEMA

DYNAMIC 2
CINEMA

PLAY

1
2

STANDARD

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If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene 
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “

” 

appears in the front panel display. This means 
that you can change the viewing angle.

The number of the angle appears on the 
display.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

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You can also select “ANGLE” from the Control 
Menu (page 12).

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be 
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are 
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.

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.

The following display appears.

◆ 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. Refer to 
“Language Code List” on page 75 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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You can also select “SUBTITLE” from the Control 
Menu (page 12).

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.

2

SUBTITLE

1:ENGLISH

The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function 
adjusts the picture quality by reducing the 
“block noise” or mosaic like patterns that 
appear on your TV screen.

The Control Menu appear.

Press X/x to select 

The options for “BNR” appears.

Press X/x to select a level.

• 1: reduces the “block noise.”
• 2: reduces the “block noise” more than 

1.

• 3: reduces the “block noise” more than 

2.

The disc plays with the setting you 
selected.

To cancel the “BNR” setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control 
Menu is turned off.

• If the outlines of the images on your screen should 

become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, 

there may be no “BNR” effect, or it maybe hard to 
discern.

ENTER

OFF
1
2
3

DVD VIDEO

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

OFF

PLAY

You can adjust each element of the picture 
individually.
• PICTURE: changes the contrast
• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall 

brightness

• COLOR: makes the colors deeper or lighter
• HUE: changes the color balance

X/x

press ENTER.
The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.

Press C/c to adjust the picture 
contrast, then press ENTER.
The adjustment is saved, and 
“BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar 
appears.

Repeat step 2 to adjust 
“BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and 
“HUE.”
The Custom Picture Mode display 
appears. You can check each adjustment.

To turn off the display
Press O RETURN, or select “RETURN” in 
step 3 and press ENTER.

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• To reset the picture items to the default values, 

press 

c after step 3 to select “RESET” and press 

ENTER.

• If you do not want to save your adjustment in step 

2, you can go to the next picture adjustment item 
by pressing 

X/x without saving.

The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function 
makes the picture appear clear and crisp by 
enhancing the outlines of images on your TV 
screen. Also, this function can soften the 
images on the screen.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select 

The options for “DIGITAL VIDEO 
ENHANCER” appear.

 Press X/x to select a level.

• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
• 3: enhances the outline more than 2.
• SOFT: softens the image (DVD only)

C    0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PICTURE

0

C    0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
HUE

RESET

+1
–3

 +3

–1

RETURN

DISPLAY

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

DVD VIDEO

OFF

3

2

1

OFF

SOFT

PLAY

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You can set two kinds of playback restrictions 
for the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control

You can set playback restrictions so that the 
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.

The same password is used for both Parental 
Control and 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 canceled.

Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop 
playback.

Press DISPLAY while the player is in 
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select 

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press 
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL 
CONTROL” appear.

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.

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.

Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password 
using the number buttons, then press 
ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears 
and the screen returns to the Control 
Menu.

Number 
buttons

OFF

PASSWORD

PLAYER

ON

DVD VIDEO

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5

1

STOP

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then 

press

         .

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

         .

ENTER

Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Custom 
Parental Control.”

Press 

X/x to select “OFF t,” then press 

ENTER.

Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.

Insert the disc for which Custom Parental 
Control is set. 
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL 
CONTROL” display appears.

Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.

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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.

Once you set Custom Parental Control with a 
recorded disc such as a DVD-RW, the display for 
entering the password may appear again when you 
insert a different recorded disc. Input the password 
to play the disc.

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.

Press DISPLAY while the player is in 
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select 

(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press 
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL 
CONTROL” appear.

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.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
and press

          .

ENTER

Number 
buttons

OFF

PASSWORD

PLAYER

ON

DVD VIDEO

STOP

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.

Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password 
using the number buttons, then press 
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback 
limitation level appears.

Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” 
then press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD” 
are displayed.

Press X/x to select a geographic area 
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 61.

Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then 
press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are 
displayed.

Select the level you want using X/x, 
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.

The lower the value, the stricter the 
limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.

Insert the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password 
appears.

Enter your 4-digit password using the 
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

STANDARD:

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

OFF
USA

STANDARD:

USA

OTHERS   

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

OFF

OFF

STANDARD:

8:              
7:              
6:              
5:              

NC17

R

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:
STANDARD:

USA

4:              

PG13

The disc plays with the setting you 
selected.

To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO 
ENHANCER” setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control 
Menu is turned off.

Depending on the disc or the scene being played, 
noise found in the disc may become more apparent. 
If this happens, it is recommended that you use the 
BNR function (page 54) with the DVE function. If 
the condition still does not improve, reduce the 
Digital Video Enhancer level, or select “SOFT” 
(DVD only) in step 3 above.