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◆DYNAMIC
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound 
of the front speakers (L, R) without using 
actual rear speakers (shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance 
between the front L and R speakers is short, 
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

◆WIDE
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound 
of the front speakers (L, R) without using 
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are 
reproduced as shown in the illustration 
below.
This mode is effective when the distance 
between the front L and R speakers is short, 
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

◆NIGHT
Large sounds, such as explosions, are 
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are 
unaffected. This feature is useful when you 
want to hear the dialogue and enjoy the 
surround sound effects of ‘WIDE’ at low 
volume.
◆STANDARD
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound 
of the front speakers (L, R) without using 
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are 
reproduced as shown in the illustration 
below. Use this setting when you want to use 
surround sound with 2 separate speakers.

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You can select surround sound modes by pressing 
the SURROUND button on the player.

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal 

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

• When you select one of the surround sound 

modes, turn off the surround setting of the 
connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

• Make sure that your listening position is between 

and at an equal distance from your speakers, and 
that the speakers are located in similar 
surroundings.

• Not all discs will respond to the “NIGHT” 

function in the same way.

TV

TV

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

: Virtual speaker

L

R

 

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

” appears in 

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

The number of the angle appears on the 
display.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

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

If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can 
change the subtitles or turn them on and off 
whenever you want while playing a DVD.

The following display appears.

Select the language.
Depending on the DVD, the choice of 
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they 
indicate a language code. Refer to 
“Language Code List” on page 65 to see 
which language the code represents.

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to 
change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles 
are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn 
them off.

ANGLE

2

SUBTITLE

1:ENGLISH

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or 
VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the 
picture quality you want. Choose the setting 
that best suits the program you are watching.

The following display appears.

The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold 

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

• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more 

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

• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark 

areas by increasing the black level.

• CINEMA 2: White colors become 

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

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When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or 
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.

PICTURE
MODE

ENTER

DYNAMIC 1

The Sharpness function sharpens the outlines 
of images on your TV screen.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select 

The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.

Press X/x to select a level.

• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.

The disc plays with the setting you 
selected.

Select “OFF” in Step 3.

ENTER

DISPLAY

DVD VIDEO

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5

2

1

OFF

OFF

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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.

Press X/x to select 

The options for “PARENTAL 
CONTROL” appear.

Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” 
then press ENTER.

◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new 
password appears.

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.

Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” 
then press ENTER.

The selection items for “STANDARD” 
are displayed.

DISPLAY

ENTER

Number 
buttons

STOP

PASSWORD

PLAYER

PLAYER

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, 

then press

         .

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

         .

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

OFF
USA

STANDARD:

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

OFF
USA

STANDARD:

USA

OTHERS   

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Press X/x to select a geographic area 
as the playback limitation level, then 
press ENTER.

The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS

 t,” select 

and enter a standard code in the table on 
page 51 using the number buttons. 

Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then 
press ENTER.

The selection items for “LEVEL” are 
displayed.

Select the level you want using X/x, 
then press ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete.

The lower the value, the stricter the 
limitation.

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.

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If you forget your password, remove the disc and 
repeat Steps 1 to 3 of “Locking Discs (PARENTAL 
CONTROL).” 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.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

OFF

OFF

STANDARD:

8:              
7:              
6:              
5:              

NC17

R

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:
STANDARD:

USA

4:              

PG13

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select 

The options for “PARENTAL 
CONTROL” appear.

Press 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.

Argentina

2044

Australia

2047

Austria

2046

Belgium

2057

Brazil

2070

Canada

2079

Chile

2090

China

2092

Denmark

2115

Finland

2165

France

2174

Germany

2109

India

2248

Indonesia

2238

Italy

2254

Japan

2276

Korea

2304

Malaysia

2363

Mexico

2362

Netherlands

2376

New Zealand

2390

Norway

2379

Pakistan

2427

Philippines

2424

Portugal

2436

Russia

2489

Singapore

2501

Spain

2149

Sweden

2499

Switzerland

2086

Thailand

2528

United Kingdom

2184

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 unit being connected, you may 
not be able to control your TV using some of the 
buttons.

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.

While holding down TV [/1, press the 
number buttons to select your TV’s 
manufacturer’s code (see the table 
below).

Release TV [/1.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number 

previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the remote’s batteries, the code 

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

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

TV/VIDEO

VOL +/-

Number 
buttons

Sony 01 

(default)

JVC

09

Panasonic

19

Philips

21

RCA

10

Samsung

20

Sanyo

11

Sharp

18

Toshiba

07

Zenith

15

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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 54 to 58.

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.

Press X/x to select 

The options for “SETUP” appear.

Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,” 
then press ENTER.

The Setup Display appears.

Press X/x to select the setup item 
from the displayed list: 

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

Select an item using X/x, then 
press ENTER.

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)

:

ON

ON

Selected item

Setup items

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

BLACK LEVEL:

16.9

ON

4:3 LETTER BOX

BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

Options

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Select a setting using X/x, then 
press ENTER.

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 23).

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 of the settings explained on pages 54 
to 58 return to the default settings. Do not 
press [/1 while resetting the player as it 
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 53).

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ MENU (DVD only)

You can select the desired language for the 
disc’s menu.

◆ AUDIO (DVD only)

Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language 
given priority in the disc is selected.

◆ SUBTITLE (DVD only)

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

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If you select “OTHERS 

t” in “MENU,” 

“SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter a 
language code from “Language Code List” on 
page 65 using the number buttons.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

16:9

ON

JACKET PICTURE

BLACK LEVEL:

ON

ON

BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

Selected setting

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 53).
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 (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 in stop mode or while playing a 
CD or DATA CD (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
ON

BLACK LEVEL

 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9

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.

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◆ 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 signal 
and the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up 
on the front panel.

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 53).
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.

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.

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.

BRIGHT

Makes the lighting bright.

DARK

Makes the lighting dark.

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO POWER OFF:
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:

OFF
OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

PAUSE MODE:

OFF

TRACK SELECTION:

ON

MULTI-DISC RESUME:

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◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)

Gives the sound track which contains the 
highest number of channels priority when you 
play a DVD 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 54).

• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 58), 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 CD 
only)

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or 
off. Resume playback point can be stored in 
memory for up to 6 different DVD/VIDEO 
CD discs (page 27).

“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 53).
The default settings are underlined.

◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this 
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio 
output level.
This function affects the output of the LINE 
OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.

◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 
(DVD only)

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

when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-
PCM” (page 58).

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 settings in 
memory for up to six discs.

OFF

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

OFF

Normally, select this position.

ON

Select this when the playback sound 
from the speakers is distorted.

STANDARD Normally select this position.

TV MODE

Makes the 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 ATT:
AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

OFF

STANDARD

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

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

D-PCM

OFF

48kHz/16bit

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◆ DOWNMIX (DVD 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 44). This function 
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when 

“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” 
(page 58).

◆ DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signals are output via the 
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

Switches the method of outputting audio 
signals when you connect a component such 
as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a 
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 18.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” after 
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

If you connect a component that does not 
conform to the selected audio signal, a loud 
noise (or no sound) will come out from the 
speakers, damaging your ears or speakers.

◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

◆ DTS

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD 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.

DOLBY 
SUR-
ROUND

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

NORMAL

Multi-channel audio signals are 
downmixed to two 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.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:

DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:

OFF

STANDARD

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

OFF

DIGITAL OUT:

ON

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

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 58).

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.

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.

, Check that the AC power cord is connected 

securely.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 15) 

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, please try 
connecting your player to your TV’s S 
VIDEO input (page 15).

, You pressed the PROGRESSIVE button on 

the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE 
indicator lights up) even though your TV 
cannot accept the progressive signal. In this 
case, press the PROGRESSIVE button on 
the front panel so that the PROGRESSIVE 
indicator turns off.

, You pressed the PROGRESSIVE button on 

the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE 
indicator lights up) but did not connect your 
TV to the player’s COMPONENT VIDEO 
OUT jacks using a COMPONENT VIDEO 
cord.  Press the PROGRESSIVE button 
only when you connect your TV to the 
player’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks 

using a component video cord 
(page 17).

, 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, 
press the PROGRESSIVE button 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, 
21, 22).

, 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 58).

, 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 57).

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs. 

The sound volume may improve if you set 
“AUDIO DRC” to “TV MODE” (page 57).

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

“OFF” (page 57).

,continued

, 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 batteries in the remote are weak.

, The disc is turned over.

Insert the disc with the playback side facing 
down on the disc tray.

, The disc is skewed.
, The player cannot play certain discs (page 6).
, The region code on the DVD does not match 

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the player 

(page 3).

, The player cannot play a  recorded disc that 

is not correctly finalized (page 6).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 

format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.

, 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 MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
, The player cannot play audio tracks in 

MP3PRO format.

, The player can only display numbers and 

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as 
“*.”

, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or 

A-B Repeat Play has been selected (page 
31).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 27).

, The disc features an auto playback function.
, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is 

set to “ON” (page 56).

, 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. See the 
operating manual that comes with the disc.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 

direct selection button on the remote (page 
28).

, 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 
28).

, 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 
28).

, 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 9).

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.