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Playback
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and colour intensity.
further increasing the picture contrast
and colour intensity.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
• CINEMA 2: white colours become
brighter and black colours become
richer, and the colour contrast is
increased.
richer, and the colour 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 colours deeper or
lighter
• HUE: changes the colour 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.”
To turn off the display
Press
Press
O RETURN or DISPLAY.
PICTURE
0
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Sharpening the Picture
(SHARPNESS)
You can enhance the outlines of images to
produce a sharper picture.
produce a sharper picture.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback
(When playing a DATA CD or DATA
(When playing a DATA CD or DATA
DVD with JPEG image files, press
twice).
twice).
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.
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
cancelled.
Control password for up to 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is
cancelled.
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.
DVD VIDEO
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1
OFF
OFF
STOP
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DVD VIDEO
PASSWORD
ON
PLAYER
PLAYER
OFF
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Playback
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
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.
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.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press
.
ENTER
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
set. To play, enter your password
and press
.
ENTER
STOP
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PLAYER
PLAYER
OFF
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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 60 using the number buttons.
page 60 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.
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
cancelled, 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
cancelled, 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
Press
password
Press
C before you press ENTER and input
the correct number.
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Se
arching
arching
fo
r a Scen
e
Searching for a Scene
Searching for a
Particular Point on a
Disc
Particular Point on a
Disc
(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 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 .”
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.
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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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
TITLE
CHAPTER
TIME/TEXT
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting
point by inputting the time code.
point by inputting the time code.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
without PBC playback
without PBC playback
TRACK
INDEX
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
with PBC playback
with PBC playback
SCENE
◆ When playing a CD
TRACK
◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD
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.
ENTER
DISPLAY
CLEAR
Number
buttons
buttons
PLAY
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Selected row
PLAY
DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO
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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), track (CD/DATA
CD/DATA DVD) by pressing the number buttons
and ENTER.
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 37).
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” (page 37).
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.
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.
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.
DISPLAY
PICTURE
NAVI
NAVI
RETURN
ENTER
CHAPTER VIEWER
ENTER
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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
press
X.
Note
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
some items.
some items.
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7
2
5
8
3
6
9
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Sound Adjustments
Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
MPEG audio, 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, DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, 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,
MPEG audio, 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, DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, 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.
◆ 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 60 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, CD, DATA
CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3
audio)
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 60 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, CD, DATA
CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3
audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: the standard stereo sound
• 1/L: the sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: the sound of the right channel
(monaural)
◆ When playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
• 1:STEREO: the stereo sound of the
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)
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) jack and want to
switch between the sound tracks, set “DOLBY
DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 53).
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack and want to
switch between the sound tracks, set “DOLBY
DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 53).
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Checking the audio signal
format
format
You can check the audio signal format by
pressing /AUDIO
pressing /AUDIO
repeatedly
during
playback. The format of the current audio
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown below.
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)
• Centre
• 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)
• Centre
• 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
Notes
• If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 54) the DTS track selection option will not
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
• MPEG audio signals with more than two channels
will appear as shown above (3/2.1, 2/1), but only
the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output
from your two front speakers.
the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output
from your two front speakers.
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 soundtrack. Furthermore, if the
player is set up to output the signal from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack, the surround effect will only be heard
when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
“D-PCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM” in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 54).
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 soundtrack. Furthermore, if the
player is set up to output the signal from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack, the surround effect will only be heard
when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
“D-PCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM” in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 54).
1
Press SUR during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press SUR repeatedly to select
one of the TVS sounds.
one of the TVS sounds.
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
1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1
Rear (L/R)
Front (L/R)
+ Centre
+ Centre
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
Effect)
SUR
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Sound Adjustments
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 dialogue 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 dialogue 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.
• 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.
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Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG
Images
Images
About MP3 Audio Tracks
and JPEG Image Files
and JPEG Image Files
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.
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.
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the
player can play
player can play
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.
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.
Note
The player may not be able to play some DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
format.
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
format.
MP3 audio track or JPEG image
file that the player can play
file that the player can play
The player can play the following tracks and
files:
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension
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).
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
Notes
• 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.
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.
About playback order of albums,
tracks, and files
tracks, and files
Albums play in the following order:
◆Structure of disc contents
◆Structure of disc contents
ROOT
Tree 1
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4
Tree 5
Album
Track or file
1-11
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When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
and press
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:
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.)
When you press MENU and the list of album
names appears (page 44), 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
names appears (page 44), 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
• 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.
(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.
albums with no more than two trees.
Notes
• Depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD/DATA DVD, the playback order may
differ from the above illustration.
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.
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.
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.
Playing MP3 Audio
Tracks or JPEG Image
Files
Tracks or JPEG Image
Files
You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs.
image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs.
z Hint
You can view the disc information while playing
MP3 audio tracks (page 24).
You can view the disc information while playing
MP3 audio tracks (page 24).
Notes
• 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.
audio data” or “No image data” appears on the
screen.
Selecting an album
1
Press MENU.
The list of albums on the disc appears.
When an album is being played, its title is
shaded.
The list of albums on the disc appears.
When an album is being played, its title is
shaded.
2
Press
X/x to select the album you
want to play.
PICTURE
NAVI
NAVI
RETURN
ENTER
CLEAR
ZOOM
MENU
DISPLAY
/
SUBTITLE
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Press
H.
Playback starts from the selected album.
To select MP3 audio tracks, see
“Selecting an MP3 audio track”
(page 44).
To select JPEG image files, see
“Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 44).
To select MP3 audio tracks, see
“Selecting an MP3 audio track”
(page 44).
To select JPEG image files, see
“Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 44).
To stop playback
Press
Press
x.
To go to the next or previous page
Press
Press
c or C.
To turn on or off the display
Press MENU repeatedly.
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 45).
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 45).
Selecting an MP3 audio track
1
After step 2 of “Selecting an album,”
press ENTER.
The list of tracks in the album appears.
press ENTER.
The list of tracks in the album appears.
2
Press
X/x to select a track, and press
ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected track.
Playback starts from the selected track.
To stop playback
Press
Press
x.
To go to the next or previous page
Press
Press
c or C.
To return to the previous display
Press
Press
O RETURN.
To go to the next or previous MP3 audio
track
Press
track
Press
> or . during playback. You can
select the first track of the next album by
pressing
pressing
> during playback of the last
track of the current album.
Note that you cannot return to the previous
album by using
Note that you cannot return to the previous
album by using
., and that you need to
select the previous album from the album list.
Selecting a JPEG image file
1
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.
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
bottom image and press
x. To return to a
previous image, select a top image and
press
press
X.
2
Press
C/X/x/c to select the image you
want to view, and press ENTER.
The selected image appears.
The selected image appears.
To go to the next or previous JPEG image
file
Press
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
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
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
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.
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
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 once (x2)
The image enlarges twice the original size.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
13
14
15
16
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10
11
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◆When pressed twice (x4)
The image enlarges four times the original
size.
The image enlarges four times the original
size.
To display JPEG image information
Press
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.
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
To hide the information, press
/SUBTITLE.
Note that the above information may not
appear depending on the digital camera.
appear depending on the digital camera.
To stop viewing the JPEG image
Press
Press
x.
z Hints
• While viewing JPEG image files, you can set
• While viewing JPEG image files, you can set
options such as “INTERVAL” (page 46),
“EFFECT” (page 47), and “SHARPNESS”
(page 32).
“EFFECT” (page 47), and “SHARPNESS”
(page 32).
• You can view JPEG images files without MP3
audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to
“IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 45).
“IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 45).
• 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.
no date may appear depending on the digital
camera.
Note
PICTURE NAVI does not work if “AUDIO (MP3)”
is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 45).
is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 45).
Enjoying JPEG Images as
a Slide Show
a Slide Show
You can play JPEG image files on a DATA
CD/DATA DVD successively as a slide
show.
CD/DATA DVD successively as a slide
show.
1
Press MENU.
The list of albums on the DATA CD/
DATA DVD appears.
DATA DVD appears.
2
Press
X/x to select an album.
3
Press
H.
The JPEG images in the selected album
start playing as a slide show.
start playing as a slide show.
To stop playback
Press
Press
x.
Notes
• 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 45).
Viewing a slide show with sound
(MODE (MP3, JPEG))
(MODE (MP3, JPEG))
When JPEG image files and MP3 audio
tracks are placed in the same album, you can
enjoy a slide show with sound.
tracks are placed in the same album, you can
enjoy a slide show with sound.
1
Press DISPLAY during stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(MODE
(MP3, JPEG)), and press ENTER.
The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”
appear.
The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”
appear.
DATA CD
MP3
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
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3 2 : 5 5
IMAGE (JPEG)
AUDIO (MP3)
AUTO
AUTO
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3
Press
X/x to select “AUTO” (default),
and press ENTER.
• AUTO: plays both the JPEG image files
• AUTO: plays both the JPEG image files
and MP3 audio tracks in the same
album as a slide show.
album as a slide show.
• AUDIO (MP3): plays only MP3 audio
tracks continuously.
• IMAGE (JPEG): plays only JPEG
image files continuously.
4
Press MENU.
The list of albums on the DATA CD/
DATA DVD appears.
The list of albums on the DATA CD/
DATA DVD appears.
5
Press
X/x to select the album that
contains both the MP3 audio tracks
and JPEG images you want to play.
and JPEG images you want to play.
6
Press
H.
A slide show starts with sound.
z Hints
• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
• 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 28) to repeat the track or album.
track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set
to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat
Play)” (page 28) 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.
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.
Notes
• This function does not work if the MP3 audio
tracks and JPEG image files are not placed in the
same album.
same album.
• If playing time of JPEG image or MP3 audio is
longer than the other, the longer one continues
without sound or image.
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.
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.
Setting the pace for a slide show
(INTERVAL)
(INTERVAL)
You can set the time the slides are displayed
on the screen.
on the screen.
1
Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a
JPEG image or when the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
JPEG image or when the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(INTERVAL), then press ENTER.
The options for “INTERVAL” appear.
The options for “INTERVAL” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• NORMAL: sets to standard duration.
• FAST: sets a duration shorter than
• 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.
4
Press ENTER.
Note
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.
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.
2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 8
1(
NORMAL
DATA CD
JPEG
NORMAL
FAST
SLOW 1
SLOW 2
FAST
SLOW 1
SLOW 2
4)
3 (
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