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Select one of the following patterns 

A or B according to the input jack on your TV monitor, 

projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen 
to sound.

z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

L

C E N T E R

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

L

R

HDMI cord (not supplied)

(red)

TV, projector, or 
audio component

Audio/video 
cord (supplied)

: Signal flow

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

Rear (L)

CD/DVD player

(white)

(yellow)*

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

Centre

Coaxial digital cord 
(not supplied)

to coaxial/HDMI 
digital input

Audio component 
with a decoder

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 15).

or

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When connecting to a progressive TV, it is 
recommended that you use only pattern 

C. If you 

connect to your TV using both 

C and D, a special 

control signal transmitted via the SCART cable 
may cause the signal to be switched to the SCART 
jack.

A

You will enjoy standard quality images.
With this connection, select “NORMAL 
(INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

B

Use a certified Sony HDMI cord to enjoy 
high quality digital picture and sound through 
the HDMI OUT jack.

When connecting to a Sony TV that is 
compatible with the HDMI CONTROL 
function, see page 17.

When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack 
Follow the steps below. Improper handling 
may damage the HDMI OUT jack and
the connector.

Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on 
the back of the player and the HDMI 
connector by checking their shapes.
Make sure the connector is not upside 
down or tilted.

Insert the HDMI connector straight into 
the HDMI OUT jack.
Do not bend or apply pressure to the 
HDMI connector.

To connect to a TV with DVI input
Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not 
supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any 
audio signals, so you have to use another 
audio connection in addition to this 
connection (page 19). Furthermore, you 
cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI 
jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI 
jacks on PC displays).

C

You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction 
and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p 
format signals, use this connection and press 
the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel 
to output progressive signals. For details, see 
“Using the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 
17).

D

Be sure to make the connections firmly to 
avoid hum and noise. When you connect 
using the SCART cord, check that the TV 
conforms to S video or RGB signals. Refer to 
the operating instructions supplied with the 
TV to be connected. Also, when you set 
“LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB 
(COMPONENT OFF)” under “SCREEN 
SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 59), use 
a SCART cord that conforms to each signal.
With this connection, select “NORMAL 
(INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen 
TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit 
your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, 
see page 58.

• Do not connect more than one type of video cord 

between the player and your TV at the same time.

• Do not use connections 

B and D at the same 

time.

• Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and 

the player. If you pass the player signals via the 
VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the 
TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video 
input jack, connect the player to this jack.

Connector is upside 
down

Not straight

• When you connect the player to your TV via the 

SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the 
player automatically when you start playback. In 
this case, press 

t (TV/video) on the remote to 

return the input to the TV.

• If you set “LINE” in SCREEN SETUP to “RGB 

(COMPONENT OFF)” (page 59), the player 
outputs no component video signals.

• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when 

moving the player.

• Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet 

wall, if you place the player on the cabinet with 
the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the 
HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cord.

• When connecting or disconnecting, do not screw 

in or rotate the HDMI connector.

By connecting to Sony components that are
compatible with the HDMI CONTROL 
function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), 
you can enjoy the following features:
• One-Touch Play (page 25)
• System-Power Off

When you turn the TV off by using the 

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button on the TV’s remote, the components 
compatible with HDMI CONTROL 
function turn off automatically.

To prepare for the ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync 
features
Set “HDMI CONTROL” to “ON” in 
“CUSTOM SETUP” (page 61). For details 
on TV setting, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with the TV.

Depending on the connected component, the HDMI 
CONTROL function may not work. Refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the component.

By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the 
front panel, you can select the signal format in 
which the player outputs video signals 
(Progressive or Interlace), and the conversion 
method for progressive signals.
Each time you press the PROGRESSIVE 
button, the display changes as follows:

PROGRESSIVE AUTO

m

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

m

NORMAL (INTERLACE)

◆PROGRESSIVE AUTO
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT 

VIDEO OUT jacks.

Normally select this under the above 
condition. This automatically detects the 
software type, and selects the appropriate 
conversion method.
Note that the picture will not be clear or no 
picture will appear if you select these settings 
when either of the above conditions is not 
met.
◆PROGRESSIVE VIDEO
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT 

VIDEO OUT jacks, and,

– you want to fix the conversion method to 

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based 
software.

When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC 
colour system, the player outputs the video 
signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC 
colour system and the picture may not 
appear on the PAL colour system 
televisions. In this case, open the tray and 
remove the disc.

VCR

CD/DVD player

TV

Connect 
directly

,

,continued

Select this if the image is not clear when you 
select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.
Note that the picture will not be clear or no 
picture will appear if you select these settings 
when either of the above conditions is not 
met.
◆NORMAL (INTERLACE)
Select this setting when:
– your TV does not accept progressive 

signals, or,

– your TV is connected to jacks other than 

the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks 
(LINE OUT (VIDEO).

◆About DVD software types and the 
conversion method
DVD software can be divided into two types: 
film-based software and video-based 
software.
Video-based software is derived from TV, 
such as dramas and sitcoms, and displays 
images at 25 frames/50 fields (30 frames/60 
fields) per second. Film-based software is 
derived from film and displays images at 24 
frames per second. Some DVD software 
contains both video and film.
In order for these images to appear natural on 
your screen when output in progressive 
format, the progressive signals need to be 
converted to match the type of DVD software 
that you are watching.

• When you play video-based software in 

progressive signal format, sections of some types 
of images may appear unnatural due to the 
conversion process when output through the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Images from 
LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks are unaffected as they 
are output in the normal (interlace) format.

• If you set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to 

“RGB (COMPONENT OFF),” the player 
switches to “NORMAL (INTERLACE).” This 
will happen even though you select 
“PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE 
VIDEO.”

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Select one of the following patterns 

A or B according to the input jack on your TV monitor, 

projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen 
to sound.

z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

L

C E N T E R

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

L

R

HDMI cord (not supplied)

(red)

TV, projector, or 
audio component

Audio/video 
cord (supplied)

: Signal flow

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

Rear (L)

CD/DVD player

(white)

(yellow)*

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

Centre

Coaxial digital cord 
(not supplied)

to coaxial/HDMI 
digital input

Audio component 
with a decoder

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 15).

,continued

A Audio L/R input jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or audio 
component’s two speakers for sound.

B Digital audio input jack

If your audio component has a Dolby*

1

Digital, DTS*

2

, or MPEG audio decoder and 

a digital input jack, use this connection. You 
can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch) and DTS 
(5.1ch) surround effect.
If you connect to a Sony audio component 
that is compatible with the HDMI 
CONTROL function, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with the audio 
component.

*1

Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*2

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered 
trademarks of DTS, Inc.

• After you have completed the connection, be sure 

to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup 
(page 23). If your audio component has an MPEG 
audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” 
in Audio Setup (page 63). Otherwise, no sound or 
a loud noise will come from your speakers.

• When you connect an audio component that 

conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set 
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 
“96kHz/24bit” (page 63).

• The TVS effects of this player cannot be used 

with this connection.

• When you connect the player to an audio 

component using an HDMI cord, you will need to 
do one of the following:

– Connect the audio component to the TV with the 

HDMI cord.

– Connect the player to the TV with a video cord 

other than HDMI cord (component video cord or 
audio/video cord).

• When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack, 

carefully align the HDMI connector with the jack. 
Do not bend and apply pressure to the HDMI 
cord.

Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by 
matching the 

3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When 

using the remote, point it at the remote sensor 

 on the player.

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a 

malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage 

from battery leakage and corrosion.

,continued

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

You can control your TV using the buttons 
below.

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

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

[/1, press the 

[/1.

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

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the 

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

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be 

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

TV 

[/1

Turn the TV on or off

2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of the TV
t (TV/video)

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

TV

2 +/–
t

Number 
buttons

Sony

01 (default)

Aiwa

01 (default)

Grundig

11

Hitachi

24

JVC

33

LG

06

Loewe

06

Panasonic

17, 49

Philips

06, 08

Samsung

06, 71

Sanyo

25

Sharp

29

Thomson

43

Toshiba

38

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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 ..

[/1.

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” 
(press enter to run Quick Setup) appears 
at the bottom of the screen. If this 
message does not appear, select 
“QUICK” (quick) under “SETUP” 
(setup) in the Control Menu to run Quick 
Setup (page 57).

The Setup Display for selecting the 
language used in the on-screen display 
appears.

X/x to select a language.

The player displays the menu and 
subtitles in the selected language.

The Setup Display for selecting the 
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected 
appears.

X/x to select the setting that 

◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
• 16:9 (page 58)
◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN 

(page 58)

ENTER

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

ITALIANO

ESPAÑOL

NEDERLANDS

DANSK

SVENSKA

FRANÇAIS

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

ON

HDMI RESOLUTION:
JPEG RESOLUTION:

16:9

FULL

SCREEN SAVER:

YC

B

C

R

/RGB (HDMI):

BACKGROUND:
LINE:
4:3 OUTPUT:

JACKET PICTURE

VIDEO

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The Setup Display for selecting the type 
of video signal output from the LINE 
(RGB)-TV jack appears.

X/x to select the type of 

◆ Video signals
• VIDEO (page 59)
◆ S video signals
• S VIDEO (page 59)
◆ RGB signals
• RGB (COMPONENT OFF) (page 59)

The Setup Display for selecting the type 
of jack used to connect your audio 
component appears.

X/x to select the type of 

If you did not connect an audio 
component, select “NO,” then go to step 
15.
If you connected an audio component 
using just an audio cord, select “YES: 
LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO),” then go 
to step 15. 

If you connected an audio component 
using either digital coaxial cord/HDMI 
cord, select “YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT.”

X/x to select the type of 

If your audio component has a Dolby 
Digital decoder, select “DOLBY 
DIGITAL.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”

“DTS” is selected.

X/x to select whether or 

If your audio component has a DTS 
decoder, select “ON.” Otherwise, select 
“OFF.”

Quick Setup is finished and connections 
are complete.
If your audio component has an MPEG 
audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” 
(page 63).

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

16:9

HDMI RESOLUTION:

AUTO 

(1920×1080p)

JPEG RESOLUTION:

HD

LINE:
4:3 OUTPUT:

FULL

VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

RGB

(COMPONENT OFF)

YC

B

C

R

/RGB (HDMI):

Is this player connected to an amplifier 
(receiver)? Select the type of jack you 
are using.

LINE OUTPUT L/R(AUDIO)
DIGITAL OUTPUT

YES

NO

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:

STANDARD

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM
D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

AUDIO (HDMI):

AUTO

DTS:

DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

STANDARD

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

DTS:

MPEG:

PCM

AUDIO (HDMI):

ON

OFF

D-PCM

OFF

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some 
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied 
with your disc.

[/1.

The player turns on.

◆ When using an audio component
Turn on the audio component and select 
the appropriate channel so that you can 
hear sound from the player.

A on the player, and place a 

H.

The disc tray closes. The player starts 
playback (continuous play). Adjust the 
volume on the TV or the audio 
component.
Depending on the disc, a menu may 
appear on the TV screen. For DVD 
VIDEOs, see page 27. For VIDEO CDs, 
see page 28.

To turn off the player
Press

 [/1. The player enters standby mode.

One-Touch Play (for SCART/HDMI 
connections only)
With one touch of the 

H button on the 

remote, the player and your TV automatically 
turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the 
player. Playback starts automatically.
The TV’s input will also switch to the player 
automatically, in the following cases:
– You press 

H, TOP MENU, MENU, or 

DISPLAY buttons on the remote.
Note that these buttons are not effective 
when you play audio CD or MP3 audio 
track in “AUDIO (MP3)” mode.

– If a disc with auto play function is loaded.

z Hint
You can have the player turn off automatically 
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 
30 minutes. To turn this function on or off, set 
“AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to 
“ON” or “OFF” (page 60).

ENTER

MENU

TIME/TEXT

RETURN

(advance)

TOP MENU

CLEAR

DISPLAY

FAST PLAY

ZOOM

SLOW PLAY

(replay)

Number 
buttons

Playback side facing down

,continued

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a 
DVD VIDEO
• DTS audio signals are output only through 

the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI 
OUT jack.

• When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS 

sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in 
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 63).

• If you connect the player to audio 

equipment without a DTS decoder, do not 
set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” 
(page 63). A loud noise may come out from 
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing 
the speakers to be damaged.

Discs created on DVD recorders must be correctly 
finalized before they can be played. For more 
information about finalizing, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with the DVD recorder.

To check the position of the buttons below, 
see the illustration on page 25.

*

1

All DVDs except for DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs DL. The button can be used except for 
DivX video files.

*

2

DVDs only. The button can be used except for 
DivX video files.

*

3

Video and JPEG pictures only (except 
BACKGROUND pictures). You can move the 
enlarged picture using 

C/X/x/c. Depending 

upon the contents of the disc, the zoom function 
may be cancelled automatically when the 
picture is moved.

You may not be able to use the Replay or Advance 
function with some scenes.

You can listen to dialogue or sound while 
playing the current scene quickly or slowly.

During playback, press FAST PLAY or 
SLOW PLAY.
The speed changes when you press either 
FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY.

To return to normal playback
Press

H.

• You can only use this function with DVDs, 

VIDEO CDs, or Super VCDs only.

• “Operation not possible” will appear when 

maximum or minimum speed is reached.

• During Fast Play and Slow Play mode, you cannot 

change angle (page 26), subtitle (page 26), and 
the sound (page 44). The sound can only be 
changed for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs.

• Fast Play and Slow Play functions do not work 

when playing DTS sound tracks.

• You cannot use Fast Play and Slow Play function 

when playing a still picture in DVD-VR mode.

Stop

Press 

x

Pause

Press 

X

Resume play after 
pause

Press 

X or H

Go to the next chapter, 
track, or scene in 
continuous play mode

Press 

>

Go back to the 
previous chapter, 
track, or scene in 
continuous play mode

Press 

.

Stop play and remove 
the disc

Press 

Z

Change the angle

Press 

 (angle) 

during playback.
Press 

(angle) 

repeatedly to select an 
angle number. 

Display the subtitle

Press 

 (subtitle) 

during playback.
Press (subtitle) 
repeatedly to select a 
subtitle language. 

Replay the previous 
scene*

1

Press  

(replay) 

during playback

Briefly fast forward 
the current scene*

2

Press  
(advance) during 
playback

Magnify the image*

3

Press ZOOM 
repeatedly. Press 
CLEAR to cancel. 

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You can lock the disc tray to prevent children 
from opening it.

When the player is in standby mode, press 
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the 
remote.
The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears 
on the front panel display. The 

A

 and 

Z

buttons on the player or the remote do 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.

Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the 
Control Menu (page 57), the disc tray remains 
locked.

The player stores the point where you stopped 
the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes 
playback the next time you insert the same 
disc. If you store a resume playback point for 
the 7th disc, the resume playback point for the 
first disc is deleted.

x to 

“RESUME” appears on the front panel 
display.

H.

The player starts playback from the point 
where you stopped the disc in step 1.

z Hint
To play from the beginning of the disc, press 

x

twice, then press 

H.

• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM 

SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this 
function to work (page 61).

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared 

when:

– you change the play mode.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
• For DVD-VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and 

DATA DVDs, the player remembers the resume 
playback point for the current disc.
The resume point is cleared when:

– you opened the disc tray.
– you disconnect the mains lead.
– the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/

DATA DVD only).

• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play 

and Programme Play.

• This function may not work with some discs.
• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM 

SETUP” is set to “ON” and you playback a 
recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may 
playback other recorded discs from the same 
resume point.

A DVD VIDEO is divided into long sections 
of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” 
When you play a DVD VIDEO which 
contains several titles, you can select the title 
you want using the TOP MENU button.
When you play DVD VIDEOs that allow you 
to select items such as language for the sound 
and subtitles, select these items using the 
MENU button.

The disc’s menu appears on the TV 
screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc 
to disc.

C/X/x/c or the number 

If you press the number buttons, the 
following display appears.
Press the number buttons to select the 
item you want.

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Some DVD-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 title to be played.

The Control Menu appears.

X/x to select 

The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY 
LIST” appear.

X/x to select a setting.

• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created 

from “ORIGINAL” for editing.

• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally 

recorded.

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play 
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the 
menu on the TV screen.

The menu for your selection appears.

Refer to the instructions supplied with the 
disc, as the operating procedure may 
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.

To return to the menu
Press

O RETURN.

z Hint
To play without using PBC, press 

./> or the 

number buttons while the player is stopped to select 
a track, then press

 H or ENTER.

“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and 
the player starts continuous play. You cannot play 
still pictures such as a menu.
To return to PBC playback, press 

x twice then 

press 

H.

Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in 
step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the 
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, 
press

 H.

You can check the playing time and 
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or 
track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text, 
track name (MP3 audio), or file name (DivX 
video) recorded on the disc.

The following display appears.

The available time information depends 
upon the type of disc you are playing.

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

DVD-VR

PLAY LIST

PLAY LIST

ORIGINAL

T

 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

T 1:01:57

Time
information

◆ When playing a DVD
• T    *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current title

• T–*:*:*

Remaining time of the current title

• C    *:*:*

Playing time of the current chapter

• C–*:*:*

Remaining time of the current chapter

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super 
VCD (with PBC functions)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current scene

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without 
PBC functions) or CD
• T    *:* (minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current track

• T–*:*

Remaining time of the current track

• D    *:*

Playing time of the current disc

• D –*:*

Remaining time of the current disc

◆ When playing a Super VCD (without 
PBC functions)
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current track

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) 
or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
• T *:* (minutes: seconds) 

Playing time of the current track

◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) 
or DATA DVD (DivX video)
• *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds) 

Playing time of the current file 

To check the DVD/CD text
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to 
display text recorded on the DVD/CD.
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is 
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the 
text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO 
TEXT” appears.

To check DATA CD/DATA DVD album 
name, etc.
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 
audio tracks or DivX video files on a DATA 
CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name 
of the album/track/file, and the audio bit rate 
(the amount of data per second of the current 
audio track) on your TV screen.

* Appears when:

– playing an MP3 audio track on a DATA CD/

DATA DVD.

– playing a DivX video file that contains MP3 

audio on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.

You can view the time information and text 
displayed on the TV screen also on the front 
panel display. The information on the front 
panel display changes as follows when you 
change the time information on your TV 
screen.

T

17:30

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Bit rate*

Album name

Track/file name

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z Hints
• When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC 

functions, the track number, and the index number 
are displayed after the text.

• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, 

the scene number, or the playing time are 
displayed.

• Long text that does not fit in a single line will 

scroll across the front panel display.

• You can also check the time information and text 

using the Control Menu (page 11).

• Depending on the type of disc being played, the 

DVD/CD text or track name may not be 
displayed.

• The player can only display the first level of the 

DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks and DivX video 

files may not be displayed correctly.

• If you play a disc containing JPEG image files 

only, “BGM” appears when “MODE (MP3, 
JPEG)” is set to “AUTO” or “AUTO (BGM),” 
and “JPEG” appears when “MODE (MP3, 
JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” in the front 
panel display.

Playing time of the current 
title

Remaining time of the 
current title

Playing time of the current 
chapter

Remaining time of the 

current chapter

Text

Current title and chapter 
number

(returns to top automatically)

Playing time and number of the 

current track

Track name

Current album and track number
(returns to top automatically)

,

,

,

Playing time of the current file

The current file name

The current album and file number
(returns to top automatically)

,,

,

Playing time and number of the 

current track

Remaining time of the current track

Remaining time of the disc

Text

Playing time of the disc

,

,

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