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Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Before you start, disconnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplied accessories,
and insert the batteries into the remote (page 15).
Before you start, disconnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplied accessories,
and insert the batteries into the remote (page 15).
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord.
Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
B
A
C
INPUT
S VIDEO
P
R
P
B
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
1
2
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE OUT
1
2
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y
SCAN SELECT
SELECTABLE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
PB
PR
Audio/video
cord
(supplied)
cord
(supplied)
l : Signal flow
Component
video cord
(not supplied)
video cord
(not supplied)
(yellow)
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
CD/DVD player
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
(green)
S VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
(red)
(blue)
(yellow)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)1 or 2
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
to S VIDEO OUT 1 or 2
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A If you are connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
enjoy standard quality images.
Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 21). (Do this if you are
connecting to a TV only.)
connecting to a TV only.)
B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
having component video input jacks (Y, P
having component video input jacks (Y, P
B
, P
R
)
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video
cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will
enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive
(480p) format signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to
“PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SETUP” (page 65).
cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will
enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive
(480p) format signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to
“PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SETUP” (page 65).
Notes
• Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear
image on the TV screen.
• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it
is recommended that you switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions
regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer
service center.
is recommended that you switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions
regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer
service center.
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
VCR
CD/DVD player
TV
Connect
directly
directly
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Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords
Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
Select a connection
Select one of the following connections,
through
.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Components to be connected
Connection
Your setup
TV
• Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 50),
• Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 50),
TVS WIDE (page 50)
(page 21)
example
Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers
• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 50)
or
MD deck/DAT deck
• Surround effects: none
• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 50)
or
MD deck/DAT deck
• Surround effects: none
(page 22)
example
AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby*
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6
speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6
speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
(page 73)
(page 23)
example
AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack
having a Dolby Digital or DTS** decoder and 6
speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 73),
having a Dolby Digital or DTS** decoder and 6
speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 73),
DTS (5.1ch) (page 73)
(page 24)
example
A
D
A
B
C
D
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Connecting to your TV
This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page
18).
z Hint
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks to the TV’s
audio input jack.
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks to the TV’s
audio input jack.
A
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
1
2
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE OUT
1
2
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y
SCAN SELECT
SELECTABLE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
PB
PR
R
1
2
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE OUT
A
TV
l : Signal flow
CD/DVD player
(white)
(red)
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
cord (supplied)
to audio input
(yellow)
(white)
(red)
(yellow)*
to LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) 1 or 2
(AUDIO) 1 or 2
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Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to
an MD deck or DAT deck
If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use
. If the amplifier
(receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use
.
In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using
your stereo amplifier (receiver).
your stereo amplifier (receiver).
z Hint
In connection
In connection
, you can use the supplied
audio/video cord instead of using a separate stereo
audio cord.
audio cord.
Note
If you select one of the TVS effects (page 49) while
playing a disc, no sound will come from your
speakers with the
playing a disc, no sound will come from your
speakers with the
connection.
B
B-1
B-2
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
1
2
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE OUT
1
2
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y
SCAN SELECT
SELECTABLE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
PB
PR
B-2
B-1
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
1
2
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE OUT
CD/DVD player
or
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
MD deck/DAT deck
Front (L)
Front (R)
[Speakers]
(white)
(red)
(red)
(white)
Coaxial digital
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
to audio input
to coaxial or optical
digital input
digital input
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
or
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
l: Signal flow
B-1
B-2
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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-
channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use
channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use
. If your amplifier
(receiver) has a digital input jack, use
.
Note
When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural
rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers
and a subwoofer.
rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers
and a subwoofer.
C
C-1
C-2
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
1
2
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE OUT
1
2
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y
SCAN SELECT
SELECTABLE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
PB
PR
C-2
C-1
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
1
2
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE OUT
CD/DVD player
or
Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
Subwoofer
l: Signal flow
Rear (L)
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby
Surround decoder
Surround decoder
Center
Rear (mono)
Stereo
audio cord (not
supplied)
audio cord (not
supplied)
[Speakers]
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
(red)
(white)
to coaxial or optical digital
input
input
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
[Speakers]
or
to audio input
(white)
(red)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having
a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and 6 speakers
This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV
amplifier (receiver). You are unable to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.
amplifier (receiver). You are unable to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.
Note
After you have completed the connection, be sure to
set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL”
and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 25).
set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL”
and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 25).
D
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R
1
2
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE OUT
1
2
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y
SCAN SELECT
SELECTABLE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
PB
PR
D
PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
AV amplifier (receiver) having
a decoder
a decoder
Subwoofer
Center
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
[Speakers]
CD/DVD player
l: Signal flow
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
to optical digital input
or
to coaxial digital
input
input
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)
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Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord
Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.
Step 4: Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..
1
Turn on the TV.
2
Press
[/1.
3
Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP”
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control
Menu to run Quick Setup (page 64).
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control
Menu to run Quick Setup (page 64).
4
Press ENTER without inserting a
disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
5
Press
X/x to select a language.
The player uses the language selected
here to display the menu and subtitles as
well.
here to display the menu and subtitles as
well.
6
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected
appears.
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected
appears.
7
Press
X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
(page 65)
◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
• 16:9 (page 65)
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
• 16:9 (page 65)
8
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of video signal appears.
of video signal appears.
./>
X/x
ENTER
[/1
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
FRENCH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
4:3 LETTER BOX
COMPONENT OUT:
MODE:
MODE:
AUTO
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9
Press
X/x to select the type of
signals you wish to output to your
TV.
Select “PROGRESSIVE” only if you
have made video connection C (page 18)
and wish to view progressive video
signals.
◆ Interlace format TV (standard TV)
• INTERLACE (pages 65)
◆ Progressive format TV
• PROGRESSIVE (pages 65)
have made video connection C (page 18)
and wish to view progressive video
signals.
◆ Interlace format TV (standard TV)
• INTERLACE (pages 65)
◆ Progressive format TV
• PROGRESSIVE (pages 65)
10
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of jack used to connect your amplifier
(receiver) appears.
of jack used to connect your amplifier
(receiver) appears.
11
Press
X/x to select the type of
jack (if any) you are using to
connect to an amplifier (receiver),
connect to an amplifier (receiver),
then press ENTER.
Choose the item that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 21 to
24 (
connection you selected on pages 21 to
24 (
through ).
• If you connect just a TV and nothing
else, select “NO.” Quick Setup is
finished and connections are complete.
finished and connections are complete.
• Select “LINE OUTPUT L/R
(AUDIO).” Quick Setup is finished and
connections are complete.
connections are complete.
• Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The Setup
Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears.
12
Press
X/x to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you wish to
send to your amplifier (receiver).
Choose the signal that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 22 to
24 (
connection you selected on pages 22 to
24 (
through ).
• D-PCM (page 69)
• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the
amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital
decoder) (page 69)
decoder) (page 69)
13
Press ENTER.
“DTS” is selected.
14
Press
X/x to select whether or
not you wish to send a DTS signal
to your amplifier (receiver).
Choose the item that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 22 to
24 (
connection you selected on pages 22 to
24 (
through ).
• OFF (page 69)
• ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has
a DTS decoder) (page 69)
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
JACKET PICTURE
INTERLACE
COMPONENT OUT:
MODE:
PROGRESSIVE
INTERLACE
YES
NO
Is this player connected to an amplifier
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you
are using.
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you
are using.
LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)
DIGITAL OUTPUT
A
D
A
B-1
C-1
B-2
C-2
D
B
D
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
DTS:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
DOLBY DIGITAL
D-PCM
B-2
C-2
D
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
DTS:
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
B
D
B-2
C-2
D
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Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
and setup operations are complete.
Enjoying the surround sound
effects
effects
To enjoy the surround sound effects of this
player or your amplifier (receiver), set the
following items as described below for the
audio connection you selected on pages 22 to
24 (
player or your amplifier (receiver), set the
following items as described below for the
audio connection you selected on pages 22 to
24 (
through
). Each of these is the
default setting and does not need to be adjusted
when you first connect the player. Refer to
page 63 for using the Setup Display.
when you first connect the player. Refer to
page 63 for using the Setup Display.
Audio Connection (pages 21 to 24)
• No additional settings are needed.
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY
SURROUND” (page 69)
• If the sound distorts even when the volume
is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON”
(page 68)
(page 68)
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY
SURROUND” (page 69)
• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 69)
B
D
A
B-1
C-1
B-2
C-2
D
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Playing Discs
Playing Discs
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted.
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your disc.
with your disc.
1
Turn on your TV.
2
Press
[/1.
The player turns on and the power
indicator lights up in green.
indicator lights up in green.
3
Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and
select the appropriate channel so that you
can hear sound from the player.
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and
select the appropriate channel so that you
can hear sound from the player.
4
Press
A on the player, and place a
disc on the disc tray.
5
Press
H.
The disc tray closes, and the player starts
playback (continuous play). Adjust the
volume on the TV or the amplifier
(receiver).
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen. For DVD
VIDEOs, see page 32. For VIDEO CDs,
see page 33.
playback (continuous play). Adjust the
volume on the TV or the amplifier
(receiver).
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen. For DVD
VIDEOs, see page 32. For VIDEO CDs,
see page 33.
To turn off the player
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.
z Hint
You can have the player turn off automatically
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than
30 minutes. To turn on this function, set “AUTO
POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON”
(page 67).
You can have the player turn off automatically
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than
30 minutes. To turn on this function, set “AUTO
POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON”
(page 67).
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD
• When playing DTS-encoded CDs,
excessive noise will be heard from the
analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible
damage to the audio system, the consumer
should take proper precautions when the
analog stereo jacks of the player are
connected to an amplification system. To
enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an
external 5.1-channel decoder system must
be connected to the digital jack of the
player.
analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible
damage to the audio system, the consumer
should take proper precautions when the
analog stereo jacks of the player are
connected to an amplification system. To
enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an
external 5.1-channel decoder system must
be connected to the digital jack of the
player.
• Set the sound to “STEREO” using the
AUDIO button when you play DTS sound
tracks on a CD (page 48).
tracks on a CD (page 48).
• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first
connecting the player to an audio
component having a built-in DTS decoder.
The player outputs the DTS signal via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack even if “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is
component having a built-in DTS decoder.
The player outputs the DTS signal via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack even if “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is
[/1
H
Power
indicator
indicator
A
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Z
AUDIO
H
With the playback side facing down
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set to “OFF” in the Setup Display (page 69),
and may affect your ears or cause your
speakers to be damaged.
and may affect your ears or cause your
speakers to be damaged.
Notes on playing DVD VIDEOs with a DTS
sound track
sound track
• DTS audio signals are output only through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack.
OPTICAL) jack.
• When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS
sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 69).
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 69).
• If you connect the player to audio
equipment without a DTS decoder, do not
set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 69). A loud noise may come out from
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 69). A loud noise may come out from
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
Additional operations
z Hint
The Replay function is useful when you want to
review a scene or dialog that you missed.
The Replay function is useful when you want to
review a scene or dialog that you missed.
Note
You may not be able to use the Replay function with
some scenes.
some scenes.
Locking the disc tray (Child
Lock)
Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent children
from opening it.
from opening it.
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the
remote.
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the
remote.
The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears
on the front panel display.
The Z button on the player or the remote does
not work while the Child Lock is set.
on the front panel display.
The Z button on the player or the remote does
not work while the Child Lock is set.
To unlock the disc tray
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.
Note
Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the
Control Menu (page 64), the disc tray remains
locked.
Control Menu (page 64), the disc tray remains
locked.
To
Operation
Stop
Press x
Pause
Press X
Resume play after
pause
pause
Press X or H
Go to the next chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Press >
Go back to the
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Press .
Stop play and remove
the disc
the disc
Press Z
Z
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H
REPLAY
X
x
Replay the previous
scene (DVD VIDEO
only)
scene (DVD VIDEO
only)
Press REPLAY
To
Operation
ENTER
O RETURN
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Searching for a
Particular Point on a
Disc
Particular Point on a
Disc
(Search, Scan, Slow-motion
Play, Freeze Frame)
You can quickly locate a particular point on a
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
Note
Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not
be able to do some of the operations described.
be able to do some of the operations described.
Locating a point quickly (Search)
During playback, keep pressing C to
locate a point in the playback direction or
locate a point in the playback direction or
keep pressing c to locate a point in the
opposite direction. When you find the point
opposite direction. When you find the point
you want, release the button to return to
normal playback speed.
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
press
m or M
during scan, the
playback speed changes. Three speeds are
available. With each press the indication
changes as follows:
changes as follows:
Playback direction
Opposite direction
The “
×
2B”/“
×
2b” playback speed is about
twice the normal speed. The “FF2M”/
“FR2m” playback speed is faster than
“FF1M”/“FR1m.”
“FR2m” playback speed is faster than
“FF1M”/“FR1m.”
Watching frame by frame (Slow-
motion play)
motion play)
Press
m or M
when the player is
in pause mode. To return to the normal speed,
press H.
Each time you 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
SLOW2
y SLOW1
Opposite direction (DVD only)
SLOW2
y SLOW1
The “SLOW2 y”/“SLOW2 ”
playback
speed is slower than “SLOW1 y”/“SLOW1
.”
Playing one frame at a time
(Freeze Frame)
(Freeze Frame)
When the player is in the pause mode, press
C to go to the next frame. Press c to
go to the preceding frame (DVD only). If you
hold the button down, you can view the
frames in succession. To return to normal
playback, press H.
hold the button down, you can view the
frames in succession. To return to normal
playback, press H.
m
c / C
H
M
×
2
B (DVD VIDEO/CD only) t FF1M t FF2M
×
2
b (DVD VIDEO only) t FR1m t FR2m
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Resuming Playback from
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
(Multi-disc
Resume)
The player stores the point where you stopped
the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes
playback the next time you insert the same
disc. When you store a resume playback point
for the 41st disc, the resume playback point
for the first disc is deleted.
the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes
playback the next time you insert the same
disc. When you store a resume playback point
for the 41st disc, the resume playback point
for the first disc is deleted.
1
While playing a disc, press
x to
stop playback.
“RESUME” appears on the front panel
display.
display.
2
Press
H.
The player starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
z Hints
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.
• For DVD-RWs in VR mode, CDs, and DATA
CDs, the player remembers the resume playback
point for the current disc unless the disc tray is
opened, the power cord is disconnected, or only
for DATA CDs, the player enters standby mode.
point for the current disc unless the disc tray is
opened, the power cord is disconnected, or only
for DATA CDs, the player enters standby mode.
Notes
• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this
function to work (page 68).
function to work (page 68).
• The resume playback point for the current disc is
cleared when:
– you change the play mode.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
• This function may not work with some discs.
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
• This function may not work with some discs.
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
and Program Play.
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Using the DVD’s Menu
A DVD is divided into long sections of a
picture or a music feature called “titles.”
When you play a DVD which contains
several titles, you can select the title you want
using the TOP MENU button.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles
and the language for the sound, select these
items using the MENU button.
picture or a music feature called “titles.”
When you play a DVD which contains
several titles, you can select the title you want
using the TOP MENU button.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles
and the language for the sound, select these
items using the MENU button.
1
Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV
screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc
to disc.
screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc
to disc.
2
Press
C/X/x/c or the number
buttons to select the item you want
to play or change.
to play or change.
3
Press ENTER.
z Hint
The disc’s menu also appears when the TOP MENU
or MENU button on the player is pressed.
The disc’s menu also appears when the TOP MENU
or MENU button on the player is pressed.
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or
“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-
RW Disc
“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-
RW Disc
Some DVD-RW discs in VR (Video
Recording) mode have two types of titles for
playback: originally recorded titles
(ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on
recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY
LIST). You can select the type of titles to be
played.
Recording) mode have two types of titles for
playback: originally recorded titles
(ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on
recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY
LIST). You can select the type of titles to be
played.
1
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press
ENTER.
The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY
LIST” appear.
LIST” appear.
Number
buttons
buttons
ENTER
MENU
TOP MENU
C/X/x/c
DISPLAY
X/x
ENTER
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
DVD-RW
PLAY LIST
PLAY LIST
ORIGINAL
STOP
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Press
X/x to select the setting.
• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created
from “ORIGINAL” for editing.
• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally
recorded.
4
Press ENTER.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Menu is turned off.
Note
Repeat Play and A-B Repeat Play do not work
across “ORIGINAL” and “PLAY LIST” titles.
across “ORIGINAL” and “PLAY LIST” titles.
Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC Functions
PBC Functions
(PBC Playback)
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the
menu on the TV screen.
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the
menu on the TV screen.
1
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
The menu for your selection appears.
2
Select the item number you want
by pressing
X/x or the number
buttons.
3
Press ENTER.
4
Follow the instructions in the
menu for interactive operations.
menu for interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
Number
buttons
buttons
H
x
ENTER
O
RETURN
RETURN
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