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Selects the playback area on SACDs when 
available.

Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.

Changes the angle.

Selects the surround functions.

Checks the information (bit rate or layer) on 
the disc while playing a DVD. 

Set to prohibit playback on this player. 

QUICK Setup (page 31)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired 
language of the on-screen display, the aspect 
ratio of the TV, the audio output, and the 
appropriate speaker settings.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can 
adjust other various settings.
RESET
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default 
setting.

Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the 
order you want.

Plays the title, chapter, or track in random 
order. 

Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks) 
repeatedly or one title/chapter/track 
repeatedly.

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the 
“

block noise” or mosaic like patterns that 

appear on your TV screen.

Adjusts the video signal from the player. You 
can select the picture quality that best suits the 
program you are watching.

Exaggerates the outline of the image to 
produce a sharper picture.

Divides the screen into 9 subscreens to help 
you find the scene you want quickly.

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Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:

When playing an SACD/CD disc, only the Control Menu display 1 will appear. The Control Menu items are different 
depending on the disc.

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The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green 

when you select any item except 

“

OFF.” (“SURROUND,” “PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “BNR,” “DIGITAL VIDEO 

ENHANCER” only). The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed. The “VIDEO 
EQUALIZER” indicator lights up in green when any setting other than “STANDARD” is selected. The “VIEWER” 
indicator lights up in green when a bookmark is set. 

Control Menu display 1

m

Control Menu display 2

m

ADVANCED display (Appears if you select any setting other than “OFF.” See page 57.)

m

Control Menu display off

,

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A quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the 
player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups” 
on page 20.

•

You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack. 

•

Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connecting.

Check that you have the following items:

•

Audio/video cord (pinplug 

×

 3 y pinplug 

×

 3) (1)

•

S VIDEO cord (1)

•

Remote commander (remote) RMT-D140A (1)

•

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

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

Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in the order (1~4) shown below. 
Be sure to connect the power code last.

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 82.

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

INPUT

S-LINK

CONTROL S

to video input

3

 Power source

SACD/DVD Player

1

 Audio/video 

cord (supplied)

to audio input

to VIDEO 
OUT 1

to AUDIO OUT 
L/R 1

4

 Power source

To S-LINK (control S)

To S-LINK/CONTROL S IN

2

 S-LINK cord 

(not supplied)

You need to use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to view progressive signals. Hook up 
your TV using pattern 

C on page 20, and then run Quick Setup on page 31.

You can control the player from a Sony TV, or control a Sony TV using the player. For instance, 
when you play a DVD, the TV’s input will automatically switch to the jack to which you 
connected the player.
Connect the TV via the S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack using an S-LINK cord (not supplied). 
Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV. 

1

2

3

4

A on the player to open the disc tray.

5

6

H.

The disc tray closes and the player begins playing the disc.

Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want 
from the menu and play the DVD VIDEO (page 40) or VIDEO CD disc (page 42).

Press 

x.

Press 

A.

Press 

[

/

1 on the remote. The player is set to standby mode and the power indicator lights up in 

red. Press POWER on the player to turn off completely.

With the playback side facing down

Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Before you start, turn off the power, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert 
the batteries into the remote (page 16).

•

Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

•

Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

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). In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible 
TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connection 

C.

INPUT

S VIDEO

P

R

P

B

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

INPUT

SACD/DVD player

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 : Signal flow

S VIDEO cord
(supplied)

Audio/video cord 
(supplied)

(yellow)

TV, projector or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

Component video cord 
(not supplied)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

TV, projector or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

(yellow)

TV, projector or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will 
enjoy standard quality images.

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 24).

Connect the S VIDEO cord (supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using the 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 82).

•

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 the user 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.

A

B

C

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Green

Blue

Red

Green

Blue

Red

VCR

SACD/DVD player

TV

Connect 

directly

Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects 
you will enjoy depend on the connections and components you use.

Select one of the following connections, 

 through 

. 

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To enjoy SACD Multi or 96kHz/24bit sound, use the connection 

.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are 

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights 
reserved.

** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide 

patents issues and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 
© 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

 (page 24)

TV (stereo)

 (page 25)

AV amplifier (receiver) having 5.1ch input jacks

•

4 speakers
(front L and R, rear L and R)

•

6 speakers
(front L and R, center, rear L and R, subwoofer)

 (page 25)

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby

*

 Digital or DTS

**

 decoder and a digital 

input jack

•

6 speakers
(front L and R, center, rear L and R, subwoofer)

 (page 27)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)

•

2 speakers
(front L and R)

 (page 27)

MD deck/DAT deck

 (page 29)

AV amplifier (receiver) with a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)

•

3 speakers
(front L and R, and rear (monaural))

•

6 speakers
(front L and R, center, rear L and R, subwoofer)

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection

•

TVS DYNAMIC (page 60)

•

TVS WIDE (page 60)

∗

The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 20).

TV

l

 : Signal flow

SACD/DVD player

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord 
(supplied)

to audio input

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

(yellow)

*

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use 

.

If you want to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), 
connect to its digital jack using 

. With the following connections, you can enjoy a more 

realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.

You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, DTS, or SACD multi 
decoder of this player. You can also enjoy Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) sounds, or surround 
sounds using various “SURROUND” modes (page 60).

xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection
When 6 speakers are connected. (Set “SURROUND” to “OFF.”)

•

Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 97)

•

DTS (5.1ch) (page 97)

•

SACD Multi channel (page 97)

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV 
amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of the player.

xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your 
amplifier (receiver)

•

Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 97)

•

DTS (5.1ch) (page 97)

•

96kHz/24bit PCM

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When using connection 

, refer to the operating instructions of the receiver (amplifier) for correct speaker 

setting location.

•

After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” (page 31) 
and “DTS” to “DTS” (page 31). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.

•

When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96kHz sampling frequency, set “48kHz/96kHz 
PCM” to “96kHz/24bit” (page 89).

•

SACD audio signals are not output from the digital jack.

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To enhance the surround sound effects:

•

Use high-performance speakers.

•

Use front, rear, and center speakers having the same size and performance.

•

Place a subwoofer between the right and left front speakers.

Front (R)

Front (L)

Rear

(R)

 AV amplifier (receiver) having 

5.1ch inputs or/and a decoder

Subwoofer

Center

Coaxial digital cord 
(not supplied)

Monaural audio cord 
(not supplied)

Stereo audio cord 
(not supplied)

Optical digital cord 
(not supplied) 
Remove jack cap 
before connecting

[Speakers]

SACD/DVD player

l

: Signal flow

[Speakers]

Rear

(L)

to audio input

to coaxial or optical digital input

or

or

This connection will use your 2 front speakers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for 
sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use 

. If the 

amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use 

. When connecting to an MD deck or a 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).
xRecommended surround sound effects for the 

•

TVS STANDARD (page 60)

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In connection

 

, you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio cord.

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To realize better surround sound effects, make sure that your listening position is in between your speakers.

SACD audio signals are not output from the digital jack.

SACD/DVD player

or

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

MD deck/DAT deck

Front 

(L)

Front 

(R)

[Speakers]

(white)

(red)

(red)

(white)

Coaxial digital cord 
(not supplied)

Stereo audio cord 
(not supplied)

to audio input

to coaxial or optical digital input

Optical digital cord 
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap 
before connecting

or

l

: Signal flow

This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) 
decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a 
Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, refer to page 25.
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-
channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
This connection needs a minimum of 3 speakers (front L and R, and rear (monaural)). The 
surround effects are enhanced if 6 speakers (front L and R, center, rear L and R, and subwoofer) 
are used.
If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use 

. If your amplifier 

(receiver) has a digital input jack, use 

.

xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your 
amplifier (receiver)

•

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 97)

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For correct speaker setting location, please refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver).

SACD audio signals are not output from the digital jack.