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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.

You can play back DATA CDs or DATA 
DVDs 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.

The player may not be able to play some DATA 
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write 
format.

The player can play the following tracks and 
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).

• 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.

• The player does not conform to audio tracks in 

mp3PRO format.

• Some JPEG files cannot be played.

Albums play in the following order:
◆Structure of disc contents

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD 
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: 

C contains D so 4 is played 

before 

5.)

ROOT

Tree 1

Tree 2

Tree 3

Tree 4

Tree 5

Album

Track or file

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When you press MENU and the list of album 
names appears, 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 

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.

• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start 

playback, it is recommended that you create 
albums with no more than two trees.

• Depending on the software you use to create the 

DATA CD/DATA DVD, the playback order may 
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.

• 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.

• Proceeding to the next or another album may take 

some time.

You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG 
image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs.

z Hint
You can view the disc information while playing 
MP3 audio tracks (page 28).

• 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.

PICTURE
NAVI

RETURN

ENTER

CLEAR

ZOOM

MENU

SUBTITLE

Press MENU.
The list of albums on the disc appears.
When an album is being played, its title is 
shaded.

X/x to select the album you 

H.

Playback starts from the selected album.
To select MP3 audio tracks, see 
“Selecting an MP3 audio track” 
(page 49). 
To select JPEG image files, see 
“Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 49).

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 51).

After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” 
press ENTER.
The list of tracks in the album appears.

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
Press 

> or . during playback. You can 

select the first track of the next album by 
pressing 

> during playback of the last 

track of the current album.
Note that you cannot return to the previous 
album by using 

. and that you need to 

select the previous album from the album list.

After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” 
press PICTURE NAVI.
The image files in the album appear in 16 
subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on 
the right.

To display additional images, select a 
bottom image and press 

x. To return to a 

previous image, select a top image and 
press

X.

C/X/x/c to select the image you 

want to view, and press ENTER.
The selected image appears.

To go to the next or previous JPEG image 
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 

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 

C/c to go to the next or previous 

image.

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

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14

15

16

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10

11

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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 

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.

To display JPEG image information
Press

SUBTITLE while viewing JPEG 

image files.
The file name, camera maker/model, date, 
time, picture resolution, file size, camera 
setting information (ISO speed rating, 
Exposure time, F Number, Exposure bias, or 
Focal length) of the picture are displayed on 
the screen.

 is displayed when the picture was taken 

using flash.

 is displayed when the image is 

automatically rotated.
To hide the information, press 

SUBTITLE.

Note that the above information may not 
appear depending on the digital camera.

To stop viewing the JPEG image
Press

x.

z Hints
• While viewing JPEG image files, you can set 

options such as “INTERVAL” (page 52), 
“EFFECT” (page 52) and “SHARPNESS” 
(page 35).

• You can view JPEG images files without MP3 

audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to 
“IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 51).

• The date the picture was taken is displayed beside 

“DATE” in the Control Menu (page 11). Note that 
no date may appear depending on the digital 
camera.

PICTURE NAVI does not work if “AUDIO (MP3)” 
is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 51).

You can play JPEG image files on a DATA 
CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide 
show.

The list of albums on the DATA CD/
DATA DVD appears.

X/x to select an album.

H.

The JPEG images in the selected album 
start playing as a slide show.

To stop playback
Press

x.

• 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 51).

MENU

AUDIO

DISPLAY

ENTER

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You can enjoy a slide show with sound.

Press DISPLAY during stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

(MP3, JPEG)) and press ENTER.
The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” 
appear.

X/x to select “AUTO” (default), 

and press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
• AUTO: plays the JPEG image files with 

MP3 audio tracks. If there is no MP3 
file, plays JPEG image files with the 
player’s internal background sound.

• AUTO (BGM): plays the JPEG image 

files with the player’s internal 
background sound. To choose the 
melody of the background sound, press 
AUDIO repeatedly while viewing the 
image. You can enjoy MP3 audio track 
whenever MP3 track is selected.

• AUDIO (MP3): plays only MP3 audio 

tracks continuously.

• IMAGE (JPEG): plays only JPEG 

image files continuously.

Press MENU.
The list of albums on the DATA CD/
DATA DVD appears.

X/x to select the album that 

H.

A slide show starts with sound.

z Hints
• 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” or “AUTO (BGM)”. See “Playing 
repeatedly (Repeat Play)” (page 32) 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” or 
“AUTO (BGM)” is selected, 600 MP3 audio 
tracks when “AUDIO (MP3)” is selected, 600 
JPEG image files when “IMAGE (JPEG)” is 
selected.

• If you play a disc containing MP3 audio tracks 

only and “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to 
“AUTO” or “AUTO (BGM)”, you can listen to 
MP3 audio tracks only.

• If you play a disc containing JPEG image files 

only, the player’s internal background sound will 
be played when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to 
“AUTO” or “AUTO (BGM)”.

• If JPEG playback finishes during MP3 playback, 

MP3 playback continues with background 
picture.

• If MP3 playback finishes during JPEG playback, 

player’s internal background sound starts.

• 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.

If you have a Sony TV that is compatible with 
“PhotoTV HD,” you can enjoy the best 
quality images by the following connection 
and setting.

Set the TV’s video setting to “Video-A” 
mode.
For details about “Video-A,” refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the 
TV. 

DATA CD

MP3

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

1

IMAGE (JPEG)

AUDIO (MP3)

AUTO
AUTO (BGM)

AUTO

T

      3 2 : 5 5

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On “PhotoTV HD”
“PhotoTV HD” allows for highly-detailed 
pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle 
textures and colors. By connecting Sony 
“PhotoTV HD” compatible devices using an 
HDMI cord, whole new world of photos can 
be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
For instance, the delicate texture of the 
human skin, flowers, sand, and waves can 
now be displayed on a large screen in 
beautiful photo-like quality.

• By connecting to a Sony “PhotoTV HD” 

compatible device using an HDMI cord, the TV 
will set the optimal image quality for viewing still 
picture automatically. For more details, refer to 
the operation instructions supplied with the TV.

• “PhotoTV HD” is activated when “JPEG 

RESOLUTION” is set to “PhotoTV HD,” DATA 
CD /DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks/
JPEG image files only is inserted, and the player 
is connected to a TV by HDMI cord.

• You cannot select “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” 

and “SHARPNESS,” when “PhotoTV HD” mode 
is activated.

• When “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated, the 

player changes video signal output from “HDMI 
RESOLUTION” to “1920

× 1080i”, “TV TYPE” 

to “16:9,” and “YC

B

C

R

/RGB (HDMI)” to 

“YC

B

C

R

” automatically even though the current 

settings are kept.

• You cannot select “HDMI RESOLUTION” or

“YC

B

C

R

/RGB (HDMI)” in “HDMI SETUP”  

(page 61), or “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” 
(page 56), when “PhotoTV HD” mode is 
activated.

• If you set “PhotoTV HD” mode, the wipe, 

rotation, zoom, and effect functions are not 
available.

• When “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated, the 

selection for “TV TYPE” is skipped during Quick 
Setup (page 22). 

You can set the time the slides are displayed 
on the screen.

Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a 
JPEG image or when the player is in 
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

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

X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.
• NORMAL: sets to standard duration.
• FAST: sets a duration shorter than 

NORMAL.

• SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than 

NORMAL.

• SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than 

SLOW 1.

• 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.

• Duration of interval depends on “JPEG 

RESOLUTION” setting in “HDMI SETUP” 
(page 61).

You can select the way the slides are 
displayed during a slide show.

X/x to select 

then press ENTER.
The options for “EFFECT” appear.

1 0 / 2 9 / 2 0 0 8

1(

NORMAL

DATA CD 

JPEG

NORMAL
FAST
SLOW 1
SLOW 2

4)

3 ( 1 2)

1 0 / 2 9 / 2 0 0 8

1(

MODE 1

DATA CD 

JPEG

MODE 1
MODE 2
MODE 3
MODE 4
MODE 5
OFF

4)

3 ( 1 2)

X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.
• MODE  1: the images randomly cycle 

through the effects.

• MODE 2: the next image slides over the 

previous image. 

• MODE 3:  the image sweeps in from 

top to bottom.

• MODE 4: the image sweeps in from left 

to right.

• MODE 5: the image stretches out from 

the center of the screen.

• OFF: turns off this function.

• Note that this setting does not work if the JPEG 

file has rotation information.

• Depending on the “JPEG RESOLUTION” setting 

(page 61), some effect may not function.

By using the Setup Display, you can make 
various adjustments to items such as picture 
and sound. You can also set a language for the 
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other 
things. 
For details on each Setup Display item, see 
pages from 55 to 62.

Playback settings stored in the disc take priority 
over the Setup Display settings and not all of the 
functions described may work.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “SETUP” appear.

X/x to select “CUSTOM,” 

The Setup Display appears.

X/x to select the setup item 

The Setup item is selected.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”

X/x to select an item, then 

The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”

ENTER

DISPLAY

Number 
buttons

STOP

1

(  5)

QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET

DVD VIDEO

QUICK

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH
ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:

16:9

ON

BLACK LEVEL:

BACKGROUND:

JACKET PICTURE

BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

4:3 OUTPUT:

ON

OFF

PROGRESSIVE

(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)

: OFF

MODE

(PROGRESSIVE)

:

AUTO

FULL

Selected item

Setup items

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

4:3 OUTPUT:

OFF

PROGRESSIVE

(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)

: OFF

MODE

(PROGRESSIVE)

:

AUTO

FULL

16:9

Options

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X/x to select a setting, then 

The setting is selected and setup is 
complete.
Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”

To enter the Quick Setup mode
Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step 
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make 
basic adjustments (page 22).

Select “RESET” in step 3 and press 
ENTER.

Select “YES” using 

X/x.

You can also quit the process and return 
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO” 
here.

Press ENTER.
All the settings explained on pages 55 to 
60 return to the default settings. Do not 
press

[/1 while resetting the player, 

which takes a few seconds to complete.

“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set 
various languages for the on-screen display or 
sound track.

Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. To use the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 54).

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the 
disc’s menu.

◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language 
given priority in the disc is selected.

◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded 
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the 
language for the subtitles changes according 
to the language you selected for the sound 
track.

z Hint
If you select “OTHERS 

t” in “MENU,” 

“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a 
language code from “Language Code List” on 
page 68 using the number buttons.

If you select a language in “MENU,” 
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on 
a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will 
be automatically selected.

Selected setting

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

4:3 PAN SCAN

ON

JACKET PICTURE

BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

OFF

PROGRESSIVE

(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)

: OFF

MODE

(PROGRESSIVE)

:

AUTO

BLACK LEVEL:

ON

4:3 OUTPUT:

FULL

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH
ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

Choose settings according to the TV to be 
connected.

Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. To use the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 54).
The default settings are underlined.

◆ TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV 
(4:3 standard or wide).
You cannot select this when “PhotoTV HD” 
mode is activated (page 51).

Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may 
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN 
SCAN” or vice versa.

◆ SCREEN SAVER
The screen saver image appears when you 
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 
minutes, or when you play a CD or DATA 
CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) 
for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver 
will help prevent your display device from 
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press 

H to 

turn off the screen saver.

◆ BACKGROUND
Selects the background color or picture on the 
TV screen when the player is in stop mode or 
while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 
audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio).

◆ BLACK LEVEL
Selects the black level (setup level) for the 
video signals output from the jacks other than 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT.

16:9

Select this when you connect a 
wide-screen TV or a TV with a 
wide mode function.

4:3
LETTER 
BOX

Select this when you connect a 
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide 
picture with bands on the upper 
and lower portions of the 
screen.

4:3
PAN SCAN

Select this when you connect a 
4:3 screen TV. Automatically 
displays the wide picture on the 
entire screen and cuts off the 
portions that do not fit.

SCREEN SETUP

SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

TV TYPE:

16:9

ON

JACKET PICTURE

BLACK LEVEL:

ON

BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

OFF

PROGRESSIVE

(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)

:

OFF

MODE

(PROGRESSIVE)

:

AUTO

4:3 OUTPUT:

FULL

16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

ON

Turns on the screen saver.

OFF

Turns off the screen saver.

JACKET
PICTURE

The jacket picture (still picture) 
appears, but only when the 
jacket picture is already 
recorded on the disc (CD-
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does 
not contain a jacket picture, the 
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.

GRAPHICS

A preset picture stored in the 
player appears.

BLUE

The background color is blue.

BLACK

The background color is black.

ON

Sets the black level of the 
output signal to the standard 
level.

OFF

Lowers the standard black 
level. Use this when the picture 
becomes too white.

◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)
Selects the black level (setup level) for the 
video signals output from the COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this 
when the player outputs progressive signals 
(page 15).

◆ PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT 
ONLY)
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format 
signals, set “PROGRESSIVE 
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)” to “ON”. 
Note that you must connect to a progressive 
format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO 
OUT jacks (page 15).

Select “PROGRESSIVE 
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY),” and 
press ENTER.

Select “ON,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.

Select “Start” and press ENTER.
The video switches to a progressive 
signals for 5 seconds.

If the picture appears normal, select 
“YES,” and press ENTER. 
If not, select “NO,” and press ENTER.

To reset the setting
If the picture does not appear normal or goes 
blank, press 

[/1

 to turn off the player, and 

enter “369” using the number buttons on the 
remote, then press 

[/1

 to turn on the player 

again.

◆ MODE (PROGRESSIVE)
In order for these images to appear natural on 
your screen when output in progressive 
mode, the progressive video signal needs to 
be converted to match the type of DVD 
software that you are watching.
This setting is effective only when you set 
“PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT 
ONLY)” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “ON.”

◆ 4:3 OUTPUT
This setting is effective only when you set 
“TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to 
“16:9.”
Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio. If you 
can change the aspect ratio on your TV, 
change the setting on your TV, not the player.

OFF

Sets the black level of the 
output signal to the standard 
level. Normally, select this 
position.

ON

Raises the standard black level. 
Use this setting when the 
picture appears too dark.

OFF

To output normal (interlace) 
signals.

ON

To output progressive signals.

AUTO

Automatically detects the 
software type (film-based or 
video-based) and selects the 
appropriate conversion mode. 
Normally, select this position.

VIDEO

Fixes the conversion mode to 
the mode for video-based 
software.

FULL

Select this when you can 
change the aspect ratio on your 
TV.

NORMAL

Select this when you cannot 
change the aspect ratio on your 
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio 
signal with black bands on left 
and right sides of the image.

16:9 aspect ratio TV

Use this to set up playback related and other 
settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. To use the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 54).
The default settings are underlined.

◆ AUTO POWER OFF
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or 
off.

◆ AUTO PLAY
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This 
function is useful when the player is 
connected to a timer (not supplied).

◆ DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

◆ PAUSE MODE (DVDs only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.

◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the sound track which contains the 
highest number of channels priority when you 
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio 
formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital 
format) are recorded.

• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language 

may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting 
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in 
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 55).

• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 60), the DTS 

sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK 
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”

• If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks 

have the same number of channels, the player 
selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound 
tracks in this order.

◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or 
off. Resume playback can be stored in 
memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs (page 26).

If you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume settings 
stored in memory may return to the default settings.

OFF

Switches this function off.

ON

The player enters standby mode 
when left in stop mode for more 
than 30 minutes.

OFF

Switches this function off.

ON

Automatically starts playback 
when the player is turned on by 
a timer (not supplied).

BRIGHT

Makes the lighting bright.

DARK

Makes the lighting dark.

AUTO 
DARK

Makes the lighting dark if you 
do not operate the player or 
remote for a short while.

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO POWER OFF:
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:

OFF
OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

PAUSE MODE:

OFF

TRACK SELECTION:

ON

MULTI-DISC RESUME:

AUTO

The picture, including subjects 
that move dynamically, is 
output with no jitter. Normally, 
select this position.

FRAME

The picture, including subjects 
that do not move dynamically, 
is output in high resolution.

OFF

No priority given.

AUTO

Priority given.

ON

Stores the resume setting in 
memory for up to 6 discs.

OFF

Does not store the resume 
setting in memory. Playback 
restarts at the resume point only 
for the current disc in the player.

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“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound 
according to the playback and connection 
conditions.

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. To use the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 54).
The default settings are underlined.

◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 
(DVDs only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is 
turned down when playing a DVD that 
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” 
This function affects the output from the 
following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/

HDMI OUT jack only when “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 60).

◆ DOWNMIX (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2 
channels when you play a DVD which has 
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded 
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the 
rear signal components, see “Checking the 
audio signal format” (page 45). This function 
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/

HDMI OUT  jack when “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 60).

◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the 
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/
HDMI OUT jack.

Switches the method of outputting audio 
signals when you connect a component such 
as an audio component or MD deck with a 
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 18.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” and 
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting 
“DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
If you connect a component that is 
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a 
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from 
the speakers, risking damage to your ears or 
speakers.

• The AV SYNC function (page 36) is not effective 

if you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or 
COAXIAL) jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or 
“DTS” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “ON” 
respectively.

• The AV SYNC function (page 36) is not effective 

if you connect a Dolby Digital or DTS-compliant 
device via the HDMI OUT jack, and set “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” or “DTS” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or 
“ON” respectively.

STANDARD

Normally, select this position.

TV MODE

Makes low sounds clear even if 
you turn the volume down.

WIDE
RANGE

Gives you the feeling of being 
at a live performance.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

STANDARD

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:

D-PCM

OFF

48kHz/16bit

DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND

Normally, select this position. 
Multi-channel audio signals are 
output to 2 channels for enjoying 
surround sounds.

NORMAL

Multi-channel audio signals are 
downmixed to 2 channels for use 
with your stereo.

ON

Normally, select this position. 
When you select “ON,” see 
“Setting the digital output signal” 
for further settings.

OFF

The influence of the digital 
circuit upon the analog circuit is 
minimal. If you are using the 
HDMI OUT jack, PCM sound 
will be output depending on the 
connected equipment. 
If the signal is encrypted for 
copyright protection purposes, 
the signal is only output as
48 kHz/16 bit PCM.

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◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment 
not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL signals, the 
“D-PCM” signals will be automatically output even 
when you select “DOLBY DIGITAL.”

◆ DTS
Select the type of DTS audio signals.

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment 
not compatible with DTS signals, the “OFF” signals 
will be automatically output even when you select 
“ON.”

◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio 
signal.

• The analog audio signals from the LINE OUT 

L/R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this 
setting and keep their original sampling frequency 
level. 

• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment 

not compatible with 96 kHz/24 bit signals, 
48 kHz/16 bit PCM will be automatically output 
even when you select “96kHz/24bit.”

D-PCM

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component without a built-in 
Dolby Digital decoder. You can 
select whether the signals 
conform to Dolby Surround 
(Pro Logic) or not by making 
adjustments to the 
“DOWNMIX” item in 
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 59).

DOLBY
DIGITAL

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component with a built-in 
Dolby Digital decoder.

OFF

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component without a built-in 
DTS decoder.

ON

Select this when the player is 
connected to an audio 
component with a built-in DTS 
decoder.

48kHz/16bit

The audio signals of DVD 
VIDEOs are always converted 
to 48kHz/16bit.

96kHz/24bit

All types of signals including 
96kHz/24bit are output in their 
original format. However, if the 
signal is encrypted for 
copyright protection purposes, 
the signal is only output as 
48kHz/16bit.

“HDMI SETUP” allows you to adjust items 
related to the HDMI connection.

Select “HDMI SETUP” in the Setup Display. 
To use the display, see “Using the Setup 
Display” (page 54). 
The default settings are underlined.

◆ HDMI RESOLUTION
Selects the type of video signals output from 
the HDMI OUT jack. When you select 
AUTO (1920

× 1080p) (default), the player 

outputs video signals of the highest resolution 
acceptable for your TV. If the picture is not 
clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try 
another option that suits the disc and your 
TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the 
instruction manual supplied with the TV/
projector, etc.
You cannot select this when “PhotoTV HD” 
mode is activated (page 51).

To reset the setting 
If the picture does not appear normal or goes 
blank, press 

[/1 to turn off the player, and 

enter “369” using the number buttons on the 
remote, then press 

[/1 to turn on the player 

again.

In case of “AUTO (1920

× 1080p),” the player 

automatically adjusts the video signals that are 
suitable for the TV.
Other cases, the player directly send the signal even 
if TV cannot accept.

◆ JPEG RESOLUTION
Selects the type of JPEG resolution so that 
you can enjoy high picture quality via your 
HDMI connection.
You cannot select this when “HDMI 
RESOLUTION” is set to “720

× 480p” or 

“TV TYPE” is set to “4:3 LETTER BOX” or 
“4:3 PAN SCAN”.

• “(1920

× 1080i) HD  ” and “(1920× 1080i) HD” 

are effective only when you set “HDMI 
RESOLUTION” to “1920x1080i” and “TV 
TYPE” to “16:9.”

• If you set this setting to “PhotoTV HD,” 

“(1920

× 1080i) HD  ” or “(1920× 1080i) HD,” 

wipe, rotation, and zoom function are not 
available.

• If you want to use wipe, rotation, and zoom 

function; sets this setting to “SD 

,” “HD 

,” 

or “HD.” 

• If you set this setting to “PhotoTV HD,” 

“(1920

× 1080i) HD  ” or “(1920× 1080i) HD,” 

next image appears after black mute.

• HDMI signal will stop momentarily during 

loading or unloading DATA CD or DATA DVD 
disc.

• When you set to “PhotoTV HD,” the player 

changes video signal output from “HDMI 
RESOLUTION” to “1920

× 1080i”, “TV TYPE” 

to “16:9,” and “YC

B

C

R

/RGB (HDMI)” to 

“YC

B

C

R

” automatically even though the current 

settings are kept.

• Set this setting to “SD 

,” when you want to 

view JPEG image files in analog video outputs 
with the HDMI connection.

AUTO 
(1920

×

1080p)

Normally, select this.

1920

×

1080i

Sends 1920

× 1080i video 

signals.

1280

×

720p

Sends 1280

× 720p video 

signals.

720

×

480p

Sends 720

× 480p video signals.

HDMI SETUP

HDMI RESOLUTION:

AUDIO (HDMI):
CONTROL FOR HDMI:

AUTO

(1920×1080p)

JPEG RESOLUTION:

HD

AUTO

OFF

LANGUAGE FOLLOW:

ON

YC

B

C

R

YC

B

C

R

/RGB (HDMI):

PhotoTV HD

Displays extra highly-detailed 
picture when connecting to a 
Sony’s “PhotoTV HD”-
compatible device

SD

Displays standard definition 
picture with black frame.

HD 

Displays high definition picture 
with black frame.

HD

Displays high definition picture 
without black frame.

(1920

×

1080i) 

HD 

Displays high definition picture 
with black frame at 1920

× 1080 

pixels.

(1920

×

1080i) 

HD

Displays high definition picture 
without black frame at 
1920

× 1080 pixels.

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◆ YC

Selects the type of HDMI signal output from 
HDMI OUT jack.
You cannot select this when “PhotoTV HD” 
mode is activated (page 51).

• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set this 

setting to “RGB.” 

• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment 

with a DVI jack, “RGB” signals will be 
automatically output even when you select 
“YC

B

C

R

”.

◆ AUDIO (HDMI)
Selects the type of audio signal output from 
the HDMI OUT jack.

A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you 
connect the player to a TV that is not compatible 
with DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS signals and “AUTO” 
is selected. In this case, select “PCM.”

◆ CONTROL FOR HDMI
Switches the CONTROL FOR HDMI setting
on or off.

When you change this function from “OFF” to 
“ON” on a Sony TV that is compatible with the 
CONTROL FOR HDMI function, all compatible  
devices will change to “ON” automatically, or vice 
versa. For more details, refer to the operation 
instructions supplied with the TV.

◆ LANGUAGE FOLLOW
Switches the languages of the DVD player
to the same as the current TV OSD 
language.
You cannot select this when “CONTROL 
FOR HDMI ” is set to “OFF.”

• Turn off any display before using this function.
• The OSD language for player keeps if the TV’s 

language cannot be supported.

YC

B

C

R

Outputs YC

B

C

R

 signals.

RGB

Outputs RGB signals.

AUTO

Normally, select this. Outputs 
audio signals according to the 
“DIGITAL OUT” settings 
(page 59).

PCM

Converts Dolby Digital, or
96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to 
48 kHz/16 bit PCM.

OFF

Switches this function off.

ON

Allows you to use the 
CONTROL FOR HDMI 
features (page 17).

ON

Switches this function on.

OFF

Switches this function off.