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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.

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 52).

When JPEG image files and MP3 audio 
tracks are placed in the same album, you can 
enjoy a slide show with sound.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

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

X/x to select “AUTO” (default), 

• AUTO: plays both the JPEG image files 

and MP3 audio tracks in the same 
album as a slide show.

• AUDIO (MP3): plays only MP3 audio 

tracks continuously.

• IMAGE (JPEG): plays only JPEG 

image files continuously.

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.

MENU

DISPLAY

ENTER

        1 ( 3 0 )

R O C K   B E S T   H I T
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y   F A V O R I T E   S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A   O F   C U B A
B O S S A N O V A

DATA CD

MP3

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

T

      3 2 : 5 5

IMAGE (JPEG)

AUDIO (MP3)

AUTO

AUTO

        1 ( 3 0 )

R O C K   B E S T   H I T
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y   F A V O R I T E   S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A   O F   C U B A
B O S S A N O V A

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.” 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” is 
selected, 600 MP3 audio tracks when “AUDIO 
(MP3)” is selected, 600 JPEG image files when 
“IMAGE (JPEG)” is selected.

• This function does not work if the MP3 audio 

tracks and JPEG image files are not placed in the 
same album.

• If playing time of JPEG image or MP3 audio is 

longer than the other, the longer one continues 
without sound or image.

• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image 

data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is 
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound 
still skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.

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

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “INTERVAL” appear.

X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.
• NORMAL: sets the duration to between 

6 to 9 seconds.

• FAST: sets a duration shorter than 

NORMAL.

• SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than 

NORMAL.

• SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than 

SLOW 1.

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.

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

X/x to select 

The options for “EFFECT” appear.

X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.
• MODE  1: the image sweeps in from top 

to bottom.

• MODE 2: the image sweeps in from left 

to right.

• MODE 3: the image stretches out from 

the center of the screen.

• MODE 4: the images randomly cycle 

through the effects.

• MODE 5: the next image slides over the 

previous image.

• OFF: turns off this function.

1 0 / 2 9 / 2 0 0 5

1(

NORMAL

DATA CD 

JPEG

NORMAL

INTERVAL

FAST
SLOW 1
SLOW 2

4)

3 ( 1 2)

10 / 2 9 / 2 0 0 5

1(

MODE 1

DATA CD 

JPEG

WIPE

MODE 1
MODE 2
MODE 3
MODE 4
MODE 5
OFF

4)

3 ( 1 2)

You can set two kinds of playback restrictions 
for a 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.

If the disc is playing, press 

x to stop 

playback.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “PARENTAL 
CONTROL” appear.

X/x to select “ON t,” then 

◆ 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.

“Custom parental control is set.” appears 
and then the screen returns to the Control 
Menu.

Follow steps 1 to 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.

ENTER

DISPLAY

Number
buttons

STOP

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

T

 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

PASSWORD

ON
PLAYER

OFF

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

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.

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.

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.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “PARENTAL 
CONTROL” appear.

X/x to select “PLAYER t,”

◆ 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.

The display for setting the playback 
limitation level appears.

X/x to select “STANDARD,” 

The selection items for “STANDARD” 
are displayed.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

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

and press

         .

ENTER

STOP

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

T

 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

PASSWORD

ON
PLAYER

OFF

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

then press

         .

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

OFF
USA

STANDARD:

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

OFF
USA

STANDARD:

USA

OTHERS

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X/x to select a geographic area 

The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS

 t,” select 

and enter a standard code in the table on 
page 70 using the number buttons. 

X/x to select “LEVEL,” then 

The selection items for “LEVEL” are 
displayed.

X/x,

Parental Control setting is complete.

The lower the value, the stricter the 
limitation.

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.

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 

H. When the display for entering 

your password appears, enter your new password.

• When you play discs which do not have the 

Parental Control function, playback cannot be 
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 Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “PARENTAL 
CONTROL” appear.

X/x to select “PASSWORD 

t,” then press ENTER.

The display for entering the password 
appears.

Press

C before you press ENTER and input 

the correct number.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

OFF

OFF

STANDARD:

8:
7:
6:
5:

NC17

R

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:
STANDARD:

USA

4:

PG13

You can control the sound level, input source, 
and power switch of your Sony TV with the 
supplied remote.

You can control your TV using the buttons 
below.

Depending on the connected unit, you may not be 
able to control your TV using all or some of the 
buttons on the supplied remote.

You can control the sound level, input source, 
and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the 
appropriate manufacturer’s code.

[/1, press the 

[/1.

If more than one code number is listed, try 
entering them one at a time until you find the 
one that works with your TV.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the 

code number you have set may be reset to the 
default setting. Set the appropriate code number 
again.

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be 

able to control your TV using all or some of the 
buttons on the supplied remote.

TV

[/1

Turn the TV on or off

VOL +/–

Adjust the volume of the TV

TV/VIDEO

Switch the TV’s input source 
between the TV and other 
input sources.

TV

VOL +/–

TV/VIDEO

Number
buttons

Sony 01 

(default)

Daewoo

04, 22

Hitachi

02, 04

JVC

09

LG/Goldstar

04

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 13

Panasonic

19

Philips

21

RCA

04, 10

Samsung

04, 20

Sharp

18

Toshiba

07, 18

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 59 to 63.

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

STOP

( 47 )

QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET

DVD VIDEO

QUICK

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH
ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

ON

JACKET PICTURE

BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

4:3 OUTPUT:

OFF

FULL

ON

Selected item

Setup items

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

BLACK LEVEL:

16.9
OFF

4:3 LETTER BOX

BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

4:3 OUTPUT:

FULL

Options

X/x to select a setting, then 

The setting is selected and setup is 
complete.
Example: “16:9”

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 59 to 
63 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 58).

◆ 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 70 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:

16:9

ON

JACKET PICTURE

BLACK LEVEL:

OFF

ON

4:3 OUTPUT:

FULL

BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH
ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

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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 58).
The default settings are underlined.

◆ TV TYPE

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV 
(4:3 standard or wide).

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/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/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.

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.

16:9

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

ON

JACKET PICTURE

BLACK LEVEL:

ON

BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

OFF

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.

If you experience any of the following 
difficulties while using the player, use this 
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the 
problem before requesting repairs. Should 
any problem persist, consult your nearest 
Sony dealer (For customers in the USA only).

, Check that the power cord is connected 

securely.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

, The connecting cords are damaged.

, Check the connection to your TV (page 17) 

and switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the player appears on 
the TV screen.

, The disc is dirty or flawed.

, If the picture output from your player goes 

through your VCR to get to your TV or if 
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal 
applied to some DVD programs could affect 
picture quality. If you still experience 
problems even when you connect your 
player directly to your TV, try connecting 
your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input 
(page 17).

, You have selected “PROGRESSIVE 

AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” 
using the PROGRESSIVE button on the 
front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator 
lights up) even though your TV cannot 
accept the progressive signal. In this case, 
select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” so that 
the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

, Even if your TV is compatible with 

progressive format 480p signals, the image 
may be affected when you set the player to 
progressive format. In this case, select 
“NORMAL (INTERLACE)” using the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel 
so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns 
off and the player is set to normal (interlace) 
format.

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your 

DVD.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

, The connecting cord is damaged.

, The player is connected to the wrong input 

jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 20).

, The amplifier (receiver) input is not 

correctly set.

, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-

motion Play mode.

, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse 

mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through 

the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, 
check the audio settings (page 63).

, 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.”

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 

“ON” (page 62).

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs. 

The sound volume may improve if you set 
“AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 
“TV MODE” (page 62).

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 

“OFF” (page 62).

, The batteries in the remote are weak.

, There are obstacles between the remote and 

the player.

, The distance between the remote and the 

player is too far.

, The remote is not pointed at the remote 

sensor on the player.

, The disc is turned over.

Insert the disc with the playback side facing 
down.

, The disc is skewed.

, The player cannot play certain discs 

(page 8).

, The region code on the DVD does not match 

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the player

(page 5).

, The player cannot play a recorded disc that 

is not correctly finalized (page 9).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 

format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.

, The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3 

format that conforms to UDF (Universal 
Disk Format).

, The MP3 audio track does not have the 

extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not formatted in MP3 even 

though it has the extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III 

data.

, The player cannot play audio tracks in 

mp3PRO format.

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE 

(JPEG)” (page 52).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG 

format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet.

, The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG 

format that conforms to UDF (Universal 
Disk Format).

, The file has an extension other than 

“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

, The image is larger than 3072 (width) ×

2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 
3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG. 
(Some progressive JPEG files cannot be 
displayed even if the file size is within this 
specified capacity.)

, The image does not fit the screen (the image 

is reduced).

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO 

(MP3)” (page 52).

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO” 

(page 52).

, The player can only display numbers and 

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as 
“*”.

, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or 

A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 29).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 26).

, The disc features an auto playback function.

, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is 

set to “ON” (page 61).

, While playing discs with an auto pause 

signal, the player stops playback at the auto 
pause signal.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able 

to do some of the operations above. Refer to 
the operating manual that comes with the 
disc.

,continued

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 

direct selection button on the remote 
(page 27).

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the 

DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the 

language for the sound track.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 

direct selection button on the remote 
(page 27).

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on 

the DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of 

subtitles.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 

direct selection button on the remote 
(page 27).

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD 

being played.

, The angle can only be changed when the 

“

” indicator lights up on the front panel 

display (page 11).

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the 

player to operate abnormally, unplug the 
player.

, The self-diagnosis function was activated. 

(See the table on page 67.)

, Child Lock is set (page 25).

, Contact your Sony dealer or local 

authorized Sony service facility.

, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you 

want to play is broken.

, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III 

data.

, The JPEG image file format does not 

conform to DCF (page 48).

, The JPEG image file has the extension 

“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG 
format.

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When the self-diagnosis function is activated 
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a 
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) 
with a combination of a letter and four digits 
appears on the screen and the front panel 
display. In this case, check the following 
table.

A unit in which to store JPEG image files or 
MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA 
DVD. (“Album” is an exclusive definition for 
this player.)

Sections of a picture or a music feature that 
are smaller than titles. A title is composed of 
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no 
chapters may be recorded.

Digital audio compression technology 
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This 
technology conforms to multi-channel 
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo 
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in 
this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 
discrete channels of high quality digital audio 
found in “Dolby Digital” theater surround 
sound systems. Good channel separation is 
realized because all of the channel data is 
recorded discretely and little deterioration is 
realized because all channel data processing 
is digital. 

Digital audio compression technology that 
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This 
technology conforms to multi-channel 
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo 
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in 
this format. DTS provides the same discrete 
channels of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because 
all of the channel data is recorded discretely 
and little deterioration is realized because all 
channel data processing is digital.

C 13

The disc is dirty or recorded 
in a format that this player 
cannot play (page 8).

,Clean the disc with a soft 

cloth or check its format 
(page 2).

C 31

The disc is not inserted 
correctly.

,Re-insert the disc 

correctly.

E XX
(xx is a number)

To prevent a malfunction, the 
player has performed the 
self-diagnosis function.

,Contact your nearest 

Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service 
facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10

C:13:50

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A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving 
pictures even though its diameter is the same 
as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a 
double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 
GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 
9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided 
DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, a 
worldwide standard of digital compression 
technology. The picture data is compressed to 
about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The 
DVD also uses a variable rate coding 
technology that changes the data to be 
allocated according to the status of the 
picture. Audio information is recorded in a 
multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, 
allowing you to enjoy a more realistic audio 
presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions 
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and 
Parental Control functions are provided with 
the DVD.

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable 
disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. 
The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR 
mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in 
Video mode have the same format as a DVD 
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video 
Recording) mode allow the contents to be 
programmed or edited.

A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and 
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording 
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO 
format.

A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD/
DATA DVD (“File” is an exclusive 
definition for this player.) A single file 
consist of a single image.

DVDs can be classified as Film based or 
Video based software. Film based DVDs 
contain the same images (24 frames per 
second) that are shown at movie theaters.
Video based DVDs, such as television 
dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 
frames/60 fields per second.

Normal (Interlace) format shows every other 
line of an image as a single “field” and is the 
standard method for displaying images on 
television. The even number field shows the 
even numbered lines of an image, and the odd 
numbered field shows the odd numbered lines 
of an image.

Compared to the Interlace format that 
alternately shows every other line of an image 
(field) to create one frame, the Progressive 
format shows the entire image at once as a 
single frame. This means that while the 
Interlace format can show 30 frames/60 fields 
in one second, the Progressive format can 
show 60 frames in one second. The overall 
picture quality increases and still images, 
text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This 
player is compatible with the 480 progressive 
format.

Progressive JPEGs are used mostly on the 
internet. They are different from other JPEGs 
in that they “fade in” gradually instead of 
being drawn from top to bottom when 
displayed on a browser. This lets you view the 
image while it is being downloaded.

The longest section of a picture or music 
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video 
software, or the entire album in audio 
software.

Laser: Semiconductor laser
Signal format system: NTSC

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 

96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD 
VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz 
(±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB 

(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only)

Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %
Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/

CD: 99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value 

(±0.001% W PEAK)

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load 

impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/

10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P

B

, P

R

:

interlace*

1

 = 0.648 Vp-p, progressive or 

interlace*

2

 = 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

*

1

BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is ON

*

2

BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is OFF

LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/

75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/Y:

1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

U.S./Canadian models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Models for other areas: 110 -240 V AC, 
50/60 Hz
See page 5 for further information.

Power consumption: 10 W
Dimensions (approx.):

430

× 43 × 237.2 mm (17 × 1 

11

/

16

× 9 

3

/

8

 in.) 

(width/height/depth) incl. projecting 
parts

Mass (approx.): 1.92 kg (4 

1

/

3

lb)

Operating temperature: 5

°C to 35 °C

(41

°F to 95 °F)

Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

See page 16.

Specifications and design are subject to 
change without notice.

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As an 

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 Partner, Sony 

Corporation has determined that this product 
meets the 

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 guidelines for 

energy efficiency.

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