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Playback
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press
For example, select track “02.”
Press
X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
6
To program other titles, chapters, or
tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
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Press
H to start Program Play.
Program Play begins.
When the program ends, you can restart
the same program again by pressing
When the program ends, you can restart
the same program again by pressing
H.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To
play the same program again, select “ON” in
step 3 and press ENTER.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To
play the same program again, select “ON” in
step 3 and press ENTER.
To change or cancel a program
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own
program (Program Play).”
program (Program Play).”
2
Select the program number of the title,
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using
X/x and press c. If you
want to delete the title, chapter, or track
from the program, press CLEAR.
from the program, press CLEAR.
3
Follow step 5 for new programming. To
cancel a program, select “--” under “T,”
then press ENTER.
cancel a program, select “--” under “T,”
then press ENTER.
To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or
tracks in the programmed order
tracks in the programmed order
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own
program (Program Play).”
program (Program Play).”
2
Press
X and select “ALL CLEAR.”
3
Press ENTER.
z Hint
You can perform Repeat Play, or Shuffle Play of
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Program Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play (page
32) or Shuffle Play (page 31).
You can perform Repeat Play, or Shuffle Play of
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Program Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play (page
32) or Shuffle Play (page 31).
Notes
• All Discs Repeat is automatically changed into
One Disc Repeat when you set to program play
mode (page 32). You can only program the
contents of the current disc.
mode (page 32). You can only program the
contents of the current disc.
• When you program tracks on a Super VCD, the
total playing time is not displayed.
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
Play)
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select the item to be
shuffled.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
PROGRAM
1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
Selected title and chapter
PROGRAM
1. TRACK 0 2
ALL CLEAR
2. TRACK
– –
3. TRACK
– –
4. TRACK
– –
5. TRACK
– –
6. TRACK
– –
7. TRACK
– –
0:15:30
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
T
Selected track
Total time of the programmed tracks
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1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
CHAPTER
TITLE
OFF
DVD VIDEO
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◆ When Program Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Program Play.
4
Press ENTER.
Shuffle Play starts.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
z Hints
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option,
press
press
H. Shuffle Play starts.
• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in
random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
Notes
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
• All Discs Repeat is automatically changed into
One Disc Repeat when you set to shuffle play
mode. You can only shuffle the contents of the
current disc.
mode. You can only shuffle the contents of the
current disc.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a
disc, or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
disc, or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for “REPEAT” appear.
The options for “REPEAT” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select the item to be
repeated.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs.
• ONE DISC: repeats all of the titles on
the current disc.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.
◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode
• ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs.
• ONE DISC: repeats all of the titles of
◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode
• ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs.
• ONE DISC: repeats all of the titles of
the selected type.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs.
• ONE DISC: repeats all of the tracks on
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs.
• ONE DISC: repeats all of the tracks on
the current disc.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD
• ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs.
• ONE DISC: repeats all of the albums on
◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD
• ALL DISCS: repeats all of the discs.
• ONE DISC: repeats all of the albums on
the current disc.
•
A
LBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only):
repeats the current track.
◆ When Program Play or Shuffle Play is
activated
• ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle
activated
• ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle
Play.
4
Press ENTER.
Repeat Play starts.
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
z Hint
You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped.
After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press
You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped.
After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press
H.
Repeat Play starts.
Notes
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
• When repeating a DATA CD/DATA DVD which
contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files,
and their playing times are not the same, the sound
will not match the image.
and their playing times are not the same, the sound
will not match the image.
• When “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE
(JPEG)” (page 51), you cannot select “TRACK.”
PLAY
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1 2 ( 2 7 )
1
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
ALL DISCS
ONE DISC
ALL DISCS
ONE DISC
OFF
DVD VIDEO
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Playback
Repeating a specific portion
(A-B Repeat Play)
(A-B Repeat Play)
You can play a specific portion of a title,
chapter, or track repeatedly. (This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics,
etc.)
chapter, or track repeatedly. (This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics,
etc.)
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(A-B REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for “A-B REPEAT”
appear.
The options for “A-B REPEAT”
appear.
3
Press
X/x to select “SET t,” then
press ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.
4
During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
5
When you reach the ending point
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
Notes
• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are
canceled.
canceled.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple
titles.
• You may not set A-B Repeat Play for contents in
DVD-VR mode that contains still pictures.
PLAY
SET
OFF
OFF
OFF
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T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
A 18 - 1:32:30
B
A 18 - 1:32:55
B 18 - 1:33:05
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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 program you are watching.
When you select “MEMORY,” you can make
further adjustments to each element of the
picture (color, 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 program you are watching.
When you select “MEMORY,” you can make
further adjustments to each element of the
picture (color, brightness, etc.).
1
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
playback.
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.
3
Press
X/x to select the setting you
want.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
• STANDARD: displays a standard picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the color intensity.
picture contrast and the color intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and color intensity.
further increasing the picture contrast
and 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.
and the color 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 colors deeper or lighter
• HUE: changes the color balance
• HUE: changes the color balance
1
In step 3 of “Adjusting the Playback
Picture,” select “MEMORY” and press
ENTER.
The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.
Picture,” select “MEMORY” and press
ENTER.
The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.
2
Press
C/c to adjust the picture
contrast.
To go to the next or previous picture item
without saving the current setting, press
X/x.
To go to the next or previous picture item
without saving the current setting, press
X/x.
3
Press ENTER.
The adjustment is saved and
“BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar
appears.
The adjustment is saved and
“BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar
appears.
4
Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust
“BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and
“HUE.”
“BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and
“HUE.”
DVD VIDEO
STANDARD
DYNAMIC 2
CINEMA 1
CINEMA 2
MEMORY
CINEMA 1
CINEMA 2
MEMORY
DYNAMIC 1
STANDARD
PICTURE
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Playback
To turn off the display
Press
Press
O RETURN or DISPLAY.
Notes
• This function does not work when “PhotoTV HD”
mode is activated (page 51).
• This function does not work if your TV supports
“THEATRE” mode and it is set to “ON”, and
“CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “ON”. For
more details, refer to the operation instructions
supplied with the TV.
“CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “ON”. For
more details, refer to the operation instructions
supplied with the TV.
Sharpening the Picture
(SHARPNESS)
You can enhance the outlines of images to
produce a sharper picture.
produce a sharper picture.
1
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
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.
Select “OFF” in step 3.
Notes
• This function does not work when “PhotoTV HD”
mode is activated (page 51).
• This function does not work if your TV supports
“THEATRE” mode and it is set to “ON”, and
“CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “ON”. For
more details, refer to the operation instructions
supplied with the TV.
“CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “ON”. For
more details, refer to the operation instructions
supplied with the TV.
DVD VIDEO
OFF
2
1
OFF
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Adjusting the Delay
Between the Picture and
Sound
Between the Picture and
Sound
(AV SYNC)
When the sound does not match the pictures
on the screen, you can adjust the delay
between the picture and sound.
on the screen, you can adjust the delay
between the picture and sound.
1
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(AV SYNC), then press ENTER.
The following display appears.
3
Press
x to select “SET c”, then
press ENTER.
The “AV SYNC” adjustment bar
appears.
appears.
4
Press
c repeatedly to adjust the
delay.
Each time you press
C/c, the delay is
adjusted by 10 milliseconds.
5
Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
To reset the “AV SYNC” setting
Press CLEAR in step 4.
Press CLEAR in step 4.
Notes
• This function is not effective if you use the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or
“DTS” in AUDIO SETUP to “DOLBY
DIGITAL” or “ON” respectively (page 59).
jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or
“DTS” in AUDIO SETUP to “DOLBY
DIGITAL” or “ON” respectively (page 59).
• This function is not effective if you connect
a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant device
via the HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY
DIGITAL” or “DTS” in AUDIO SETUP to
“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “ON” respectively
(page 59).
via the HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY
DIGITAL” or “DTS” in AUDIO SETUP to
“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “ON” respectively
(page 59).
STOP
DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO
0 ms
SET
AV SYNC
0ms
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Playback
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 canceled.
Control password for up to 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.
1
Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press
If the disc is playing, press
x to stop
playback.
2
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
3
Press
X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
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.
◆ 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.
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.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
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.
OFF
PASSWORD
PLAYER
ON
DVD VIDEO
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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.
The Control Menu appears.
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
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.
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.
◆ 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.
4
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
5
Press
X/x to select “STANDARD,”
then press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
6
Press
X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS
press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS
t,” select
and enter a standard code in the table on
page 68 using the number buttons.
page 68 using the number buttons.
7
Press
X/x to select “LEVEL,” then
press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
8
Select the level you want using
X/x,
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
set. To play, enter your password
and press
.
ENTER
OFF
PASSWORD
PLAYER
ON
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To turn off the Parental Control function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.
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.
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.
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
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
canceled, 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
canceled, the level returns to the previous level.
Changing the password
1
Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select “PASSWORD
t,” then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
The display for entering the password
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.
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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a
Particular Point on a
Disc
Particular Point on a
Disc
(Search, Scan, Slow-motion
Play, Freeze Frame)
You can quickly locate a particular point on a
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
Notes
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do
some of the operations described.
• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, you can search for
a particular point only on an MP3 audio track.
Locating a point quickly using
the PREV (previous)/NEXT (next)
buttons (Search)
the PREV (previous)/NEXT (next)
buttons (Search)
You can search for the next or previous
chapter, track or scene using
chapter, track or scene using
./> on
the player.
During playback, press
During playback, press
> or . once
briefly to go to the next or previous chapter/
track/scene. Or, press and hold
track/scene. Or, press and hold
> or .
to search forward or backwards and release
the button when you find the point you want
to return to normal playback. (Search)
the button when you find the point you want
to return to normal playback. (Search)
Locating a point quickly by
playing a disc in fast forward or
fast reverse (Scan)
playing a disc in fast forward or
fast reverse (Scan)
Press
m or M
while playing a
disc. When you find the point you want, press
H to return to normal speed. Each time you
press
H to return to normal speed. Each time you
press
m or M
during scan, the
scan speed changes. With each press the
indication changes as shown below. Actual
speeds may differ between discs.
indication changes as shown below. Actual
speeds may differ between discs.
Playback direction
Opposite direction
The “
× 2B”/ “× 2b” playback speed is about
twice the normal speed.
The “3
The “3
M”/“3m” playback speed is faster
than “2
M”/“2m” and the “2M”/“2m”
playback speed is faster than “1
M”/
“1
m.”
Watching frame by frame
(Slow-motion Play)
(Slow-motion Play)
Press
m or M
when the player is
in pause mode. To return to normal speed,
press
press
H.
Each time you press
m or M
during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed
changes. Two speeds are available. With each
press the indication changes as follows:
changes. Two speeds are available. With each
press the indication changes as follows:
Playback direction
2
y 1
Opposite direction (DVD only)
2
y 1
The “2
y”/“2
” playback speed is slower
than “1
y”/“1 .”
STEP
STEP
×
2
B t
1
M t
2
M t
3
M
3
M
(DVD/VIDEO CD only)
×
2
B
(DVD VIDEO/CD only)
×
2
b t
1
m t
2
m t
3
m
3
m
(DVD/VIDEO CD only)
×
2
b
(DVD VIDEO only)
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Playing one frame at a time
(Freeze Frame)
(Freeze Frame)
When the player is in the pause mode, press
STEP to go to the next frame. Press
STEP to go to the preceding frame
(DVD only). To return to normal playback,
press
press
H.
Note
You cannot search for a still picture in DVD-VR
mode.
mode.
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Scene,
etc.
Chapter/Track/Scene,
etc.
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/
DATA DVD by track, index, file, or scene.
As titles and tracks are assigned unique
numbers on the disc, you can select the
desired one by entering its number. You can
also search for a scene using the time code.
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/
DATA DVD by track, index, file, or scene.
As titles and tracks are assigned unique
numbers on the disc, you can select the
desired one by entering its number. You can
also search for a scene using the time code.
1
Press DISPLAY (When playing a
DATA CD or DATA DVD with JPEG
image files, press twice).
image files, press twice).
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select the search
method.
◆ When playing a DVD
DISC
TITLE
CHAPTER
TIME/TEXT
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting
point by inputting the time code.
point by inputting the time code.
ENTER
DISPLAY
CLEAR
Number
buttons
buttons
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◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
without PBC Playback
without PBC Playback
DISC
TRACK
INDEX
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
with PBC Playback
with PBC Playback
DISC
SCENE
◆ When playing a CD
DISC
TRACK
◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD
DISC
ALBUM
TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only)
FILE (JPEG image files only)
Example: when you select
CHAPTER
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes,
scenes, albums, or files.
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes,
scenes, albums, or files.
3
Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”
4
Press the number buttons to select
the title, chapter, track, index,
scene, etc., number you want to
search.
scene, etc., number you want to
search.
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
5
Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
selected number.
To search for a scene using the time code
(DVD only)
(DVD only)
1
In step 2, select
TIME/TEXT.
Playing time of the current title is
selected.
Then, press ENTER.
selected.
Then, press ENTER.
2
Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
z Hints
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you
can search for a chapter (DVD) or track (CD/
DATA CD/DATA DVD) by pressing the number
buttons and ENTER.
DATA CD/DATA DVD) by pressing the number
buttons and ENTER.
• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” (page 43).
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” (page 43).
Notes
• The title, chapter, or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW/
DVD+R/DVD+R DL using the time code.
DVD VIDEO
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
1
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Selected row
DVD VIDEO
( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
1
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
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Searching by Scene
(PICTURE NAVIGATION)
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and find the desired scene quickly.
and find the desired scene quickly.
1
Press PICTURE NAVI during
playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select an item.
select an item.
• CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO
only): displays the first scene of each
chapter.
chapter.
• TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only):
displays the first scene of each title.
• TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD/
Super VCD only): displays the first
scene of each track.
scene of each track.
3
Press ENTER.
The first scene of each chapter, title, or
track appears as follows.
track appears as follows.
4
Press
C/X/x/c to select a chapter,
title, or track, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
To return to normal play during setting
Press
Press
O RETURN or DISPLAY.
z Hint
If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks,
If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks,
V
is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
To display the additional chapters, titles, or tracks,
select the bottom scenes and press
To display the additional chapters, titles, or tracks,
select the bottom scenes and press
x. To return to
the previous scene, select the top scenes and press
X.
X.
Note
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
some items.
some items.
DISPLAY
PICTURE
NAVI
NAVI
RETURN
ENTER
CHAPTER VIEWER
ENTER
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
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Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
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 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,
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 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.
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 68 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 in DVD-VR mode
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 or CD
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 68 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 in DVD-VR mode
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 or CD
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)
◆ When playing DATA CD or DATA DVD
The player’s internal background sound
will be played.
The default setting is underlined.
• BGM 1
• BGM 2
• BGM 3
• BGM 4
The player’s internal background sound
will be played.
The default setting is underlined.
• BGM 1
• BGM 2
• BGM 3
• BGM 4
AUDIO
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Sound Adjustments
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 in DVD-VR mode: If you connect
to an audio component using the DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack and
want to switch between the sound tracks, set
“DOLBY DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO
SETUP” (page 60).
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack and
want to switch between the sound tracks, set
“DOLBY DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO
SETUP” (page 60).
• If “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO” or
“AUTO (BGM)” (page 51), you can hear the
player’s internal background sound when MP3 is
not played.
player’s internal background sound when MP3 is
not played.
Checking the audio signal
format
format
You can check the audio signal format by
pressing AUDIO repeatedly during playback.
The format of the current audio signal (Dolby
Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown
below.
pressing AUDIO repeatedly during playback.
The format of the current audio signal (Dolby
Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown
below.
Example:
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
Dolby Digital 5.1 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)
• Center
• Rear (L)
• Rear (R)
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
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)
• Center
• 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
Note
If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 60), the DTS track selection option will not
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
(page 60), the DTS track selection option will not
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
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Rear (L/R)
Front (L/R)
+ Center
+ Center
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
Effect)
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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 sound track. Furthermore, if the
player is set up to output the signal from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack, the surround effect will
only be heard when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is
set to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 59).
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 sound track. Furthermore, if the
player is set up to output the signal from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack, the surround effect will
only be heard when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is
set to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 59).
1
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(TVS),
then press ENTER.
The options for “TVS” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select one of the TVS
modes, the press ENTER.
See the explanations given for each item
in the following section.
• TVS DYNAMIC THEATER
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
in the following section.
• TVS DYNAMIC THEATER
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in step 2.
Select “OFF” in step 2.
◆TVS DYNAMIC THEATER, TVS DYNAMIC,
TVS WIDE
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
This feature is useful when you want to hear
the dialog and enjoy the surround sound
effects of “TVS WIDE” at low volume.
◆TVS STANDARD
Use this setting when you want to use TVS
with 2 separate speakers.
TVS WIDE
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
This feature is useful when you want to hear
the dialog and enjoy the surround sound
effects of “TVS WIDE” at low volume.
◆TVS STANDARD
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 audio
component.
component.
• 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.
• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack and set “DOLBY
DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” and “DTS”
to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP,” sound will come
from your speakers but it will not have the
SURROUND effect.
DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” and “DTS”
to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP,” sound will come
from your speakers but it will not have the
SURROUND effect.
• 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.
ENTER
DISPLAY
DVD VIDEO
TVS NIGHT
TVS STANDARD
TVS STANDARD
TVS DYNAMIC
TVS WIDE
TVS WIDE
OFF
OFF
OFF
TVS DYNAMIC THEATER
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