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To obtain the best possible surround sound, 
set the size of the speakers you have 
connected and their distance from your 
listening position. Then use the test tone to 
adjust the volume of the speakers to the same 
level.
This setting is effective when connecting the 
speaker with 5.1 CH OUTPUT jacks (page 
21).

You can create two different Speaker Setup 
settings, one for Super Audio CDs and one for 
all other types of discs.

X/x, then press ENTER.

Example: “DVD”

The default settings are underlined.

Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that 
only the “SIZE” setting does not return to the 
default setting.

◆ SIZE

Selects the size of the speakers.
• FRONT

• CENTER

• REAR

* Rear speaker position
Correctly specify the location of the rear speakers to 
enjoy the surround effect.
• Set to “SIDE,” if the location of the rear speakers 

corresponds to section 

A below.

• Set to “REAR,” if the location of the rear speakers 

corresponds to section 

B below.

This setting affects only “VIRTUAL REAR 
SHIFT,” “VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and 
“VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” mode 
(page 48). This setting does not affect the Super 
Audio CD Multi audio signals.

SPEAKER SETUP

SUPER AUDIO CD:

DVD:

SPEAKER SETUP(DVD)

DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT)

:

LEVEL(REAR)

:

OFF

TEST TONE:

FRONT:
CENTER:

YES

LARGE(REAR)

LARGE

LARGE

REAR:
SUBWOOFER:

T

t

th

ENTER

SIZE:

LARGE

Normally select this position.

SMALL

Select this when the speaker 
cannot reproduce adequate bass 
frequencies.

LARGE

Normally select this position.

SMALL

Select this when the speaker 
cannot reproduce adequate bass 
frequencies.

NONE

Select this if you do not connect 
a center speaker.

LARGE

(REAR/SIDE): Normally select 
this position. Select according 
to the rear speaker position*.

SMALL

(REAR/SIDE): Select this 
when the sound distorts or the 
surround effects are difficult to 
hear. Select according to the 
rear speaker position*.

NONE

Select this if you do not connect 
rear speakers.

• SUBWOOFER

• The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at 

120 Hz.

• If your speakers are too small to reproduce low 

bass frequencies, utilize a subwoofer for low 
frequency sound. When you set the speaker 
settings to “SMALL,” the bass redirection 
circuitry will be activated and the bass 
frequencies for the speakers are output from the 
subwoofer.

• Even if there are fewer than 6 speakers connected, 

the player distributes the audio signal components 
to the front speakers.

◆ DISTANCE

Sets the distance from your listening position 
to the speakers. 
Set the distance to your front speakers in 
“FRONT” first (

A). Then adjust the values in 

“CENTER” (centre speaker 

B), and 

“REAR” (rear speaker 

C) , and

“SUBWOOFER” (

D) to reflect the actual 

distance to your centre speaker, rear speakers, 
and subwoofer.

Be sure to change the value in the Setup 
Display each time you move the speakers. 
Start from the front speaker. The default 
adjustments are in parentheses.

If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed at 
an equal distance from your listening position, set 
the distance according to the closest speaker.

YES

Select this if you connect a 
subwoofer to output the LFE 
(Low Frequency Effect) signals 
from the subwoofer.

NONE

Select this if you do not connect 
a subwoofer.

FRONT 
(3m)

Set this between 1 and 15m 
in 0.2m increments.

CENTRE (3m)

Set this within –1.6 and  
+0.6m of the “FRONT” 
setting in 0.2m increments. 
For example, if “FRONT” 
is set to 6m, “CENTER” 
can be set between 4.4 and 
6.6m.

REAR (3m)

Set this within –5 and 
+0.6m of the “FRONT” 
setting in 0.2m increments. 
For example, if “FRONT” 
is set to 6m, “REAR” can 
be set between 1 and 6.6m.

SUBWOOFER 
(3m)

Set this within –1.6 and 
+0.6m of the “FRONT” 
setting in 0.2m increments. 
For example, if “FRONT” 
is set to 6m, 
“SUBWOOFER” can be 
set between 4.4 and 6.6m.

B

D

A

A

C

C

(1~15 m)

(1~15 m)

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◆ LEVEL (FRONT)

Varies the level of the front speakers. Be sure 
to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy 
adjustment.
The default adjustments are in parentheses.

◆ LEVEL (REAR)

Varies the level of the rear speakers. Be sure 
to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy 
adjustment.
The default adjustments are in parentheses.

Use the amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume 
control.

◆ TEST TONE

The speakers will emit a test tone. Use this 
when you use the 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks and 
adjust “LEVEL (FRONT)” and “LEVEL 
(REAR).”

You will hear the test tone from each 
speaker in sequence.

X/x.

The test tone is emitted from both left and 
right speakers simultaneously.

The test tone signals are not output from the 
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI 
OUT jack.

L (0 dB)

Set this between –6 dB and 0 
dB in 0.5 dB increments.

R (0 dB)

Set this between –6 dB and 0 
dB in 0.5 dB increments.

CENTRE 
(0 dB)

Set this between –12 dB and 
0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.

SUBWOOFER 
(DVD: –5 dB/
Super Audio 
CD: 0 dB)

Set this between –15 dB and 
+5 dB in 0.5 dB increments.

L (0 dB)

Set this between –12 dB and 
0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.

R (0 dB)

Set this between –12 dB and 
0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.

OFF

The test tone is not emitted 
from the speakers.

ON

The test tone is emitted from 
each speaker in sequence while 
adjusting level.

If you experience any of the following 
difficulties while using the player, use this 
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the 
problem before requesting repairs. Should 
any problem persist, consult your nearest 
Sony dealer.

, Check that the mains lead is connected 

securely.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

, The connecting cords are damaged.

, Check the connection to your TV (page 17) 

and switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the player appears on 
the TV screen.

, Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an 

item appropriate for your system (page 74).

, The disc is dirty or flawed.

, If the picture output from your player goes 

through your VCR to get to your TV or if 
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal 
applied to some DVD programmes could 
affect picture quality. If you still experience 
problems even when you connect your 
player directly to your TV, try connecting 
your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input 
(page 17).

, The disc is recorded in a colour system that 

is different from your TV.

, You have selected “PROGRESSIVE 

AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” 
using the PROGRESSIVE button on the 
front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator 
lights up) even though your TV cannot 
accept the progressive signal. In this case, 
disconnect the HDMI cord from the player, 
and then select “NORMAL 
(INTERLACE)” so that the 
PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

, Even if your TV is compatible with 

progressive format 525p/625p signals, the 
image may be affected when you set the 
player to progressive format. In this case, 
select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” using 
the PROGRESSIVE button on the front 
panel so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator 
turns off and the player is set to normal 
(interlace) format.

, If you set “LINE” to “RGB” in “SCREEN 

SETUP” (page 74), the player outputs no 
component video signals.

, The VIDEO OFF function takes effect.

, The player is connected to an input device 

that is not HDCP compliant (the HDMI 
indicator on the front panel does not light 
up). See page 18.

, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video 

output, changing the “HDMI 
RESOLUTION” setting in “SCREEN 
SETUP” may solve the problem (page 74). 
Connect the TV and the player using a video 
jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch 
the TV’s input to the connected video input 
so that you can see the on-screen displays. 
Change the “HDMI RESOLUTION” 
setting in “SCREEN SETUP,” and switch 
the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture 
still does not appear, repeat the steps and try 
other options.

, Try the following: 1Turn the player off 

and on again. 

2Turn the connected 

equipment off and on again. 

3Disconnect 

and then connect the HDMI cord again.

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your 

DVD.

, Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an 

item appropriate for your TV (page 74).

, Depending on the TV, the picture on the 

screen becomes black and white when you 
play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour 
system.

, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to 

use one that is fully wired (21-pins).

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, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

, The connecting cord is damaged.

, The player is connected to the wrong input 

jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 21).

, The amplifier (receiver) input is not 

correctly set.

, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-

motion Play mode.

, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse 

mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through 

the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or 
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check the 
audio settings (page 78).

, Super Audio CD audio signals are not 

output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL 
or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.

, 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 playing multichannel MPEG audio 

soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front 
(R) signal will be output from your two 
front speakers.

, The equipment connected to the HDMI 

OUT jack does not conform to the audio 
signal format, in this case set 
“AUDIO(HDMI)” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 
“PCM” (page 77).

, Try the following: 1Turn the player off 

and on again. 

2Turn the connected 

equipment off and on again. 

3Disconnect 

and then connect the HDMI cord again.

, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI 

device (DVI jacks do not accept audio 
signals).

, The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super 

Audio CD sound.

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

“ON” (page 77).

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs. 

The sound volume may improve if you set 
“AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 
“TV MODE” (page 77).

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

“OFF” (page 77).

, Check the speaker connections and setting 

(page 22, 24, 78).

, The 5.1 channel sound is not recorded on 

the disc being played.

, Depending on the disc, the sound may come 

from the centre speaker only.

, Set the surround mode setting to “OFF” 

(page 47).

, The batteries in the remote are weak.

, There are obstacles between the remote and 

the player.

, The distance between the remote and the 

player is too far.

, The remote is not pointed at the remote 

sensor on the player.

, The disc is turned over.

Insert the disc with the playback side facing 
down.

, The disc is skewed.

, The player cannot play certain discs 

(page 7).

, The region code on the DVD does not match 

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the player

(page 3).

, The player cannot play a recorded disc that 

is not correctly finalized (page 7).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 

format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.

, The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3 

format that conform to UDF (Universal 
Disk Format).

, The MP3 audio track does not have the 

extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not formatted in MP3 even 

though it has the extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III 

data.

, The player cannot play audio tracks in 

mp3PRO format.

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE 

(JPEG)” (page 62).

, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a 

DivX video file.

, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG 

format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet.

, The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG 

format that conforms to UDF (Universal 
Disk Format).

, The file has an extension other than 

“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

, The image is larger than 3072 (width) 

×

2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 
3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG. 
(Some progressive JPEG files cannot be 
displayed even if the file size is within this 
specified capacity.)

, The image does not fit the screen (the image 

is reduced).

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO 

(MP3)” (page 62).

, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a 

DivX video file.

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO” 

(page 62).

, The file is not created in DivX format.

, The file has an extension other than “.AVI” 

or “.DIVX.”

, The DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video) 

is not created in a DivX format that 
conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or 
Joliet/UDF.

, The DivX video file is larger than 720 

(width) × 576 (height).

, The player can only display numbers and 

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as 
“*”.

, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, 

or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 33).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 29).

, The disc features an auto playback function.

, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is 

set to “ON” (page 76).

, While playing discs with an auto pause 

signal, the player stops playback at the auto 
pause signal.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able 

to do some of the operations above. Refer to 
the operating manual that comes with the 
disc.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 

direct selection button on the remote 
(page 30).

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the 

DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the 

language for the sound track.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 

direct selection button on the remote 
(page 30).

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on 

the DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of 

subtitles.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 

direct selection button on the remote 
(page 30).

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD 

being played. 

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, The angle can only be changed when the 

“

” indicator lights up on the front panel 

display (page 11).

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the 

player to operate abnormally, unplug the 
player.

, “DISPLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set 

to “OFF” or “AUTO OFF.” Set 
“DISPLAY” to any setting other than 
“OFF” or “AUTO OFF” (page 76)

, The self-diagnosis function was activated. 

(See the table on page 86.)

, Child Lock is set (page 28).

, Contact your Sony dealer or local 

authorized Sony service facility.

, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/

DivX video file you want to play is broken.

, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III 

data.

, The JPEG image file format does not 

conform to DCF (page 58).

, The JPEG image file has the extension 

“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG 
format.

, The file you want to play has the extension 

“.AVI” or “.DIVX,” but is not in DivX 
format, or is in DivX format but does not 
conform to a DivX Certified profile.

When the self-diagnosis function is activated 
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a 
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) 
with a combination of a letter and four digits 
appears on the screen and the front panel 
display. In this case, check the following 
table.

C 13

The disc is dirty or recorded 
in a format that this player 
cannot play (page 7).

,Clean the disc with a soft 

cloth or check its format 
(page 2).

C 31

The disc is not inserted 
correctly.

,Re-insert the disc 

correctly.

E XX
(xx is a number)

To prevent a malfunction, the 
player has performed the 
self-diagnosis function.

,Contact your nearest 

Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service 
facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10

C:13:50

A unit in which to store JPEG image files or 
MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA 
DVD. (“Album” is an exclusive definition for 
this player.)

Sections of a picture or a music feature that 
are smaller than titles. A title is composed of 
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no 
chapters may be recorded.

Digital video technology created by 
DivXNetworks, Inc. Videos encoded with 
DivX technology are among the highest 
quality with a relatively small file size.

Digital audio compression technology 
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This 
technology conforms to multi-channel 
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo 
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in 
this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 
discrete channels of high quality digital audio 
found in “Dolby Digital” theatre surround 
sound systems. Good channel separation is 
realized because all of the channel data is 
recorded discretely and little deterioration is 
realized because all channel data processing 
is digital. 

Digital audio compression technology that 
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This 
technology conforms to multi-channel 
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo 
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in 
this format. DTS provides the same discrete 
channels of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because 
all of the channel data is recorded discretely 
and little deterioration is realized because all 
channel data processing is digital.

A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving 
pictures even though its diameter is the same 
as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a 
double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 
GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 
9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided 
DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, a 
worldwide standard of digital compression 
technology. The picture data is compressed to 
about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The 
DVD also uses a variable rate coding 
technology that changes the data to be 
allocated according to the status of the 
picture. Audio information is recorded in a 
multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, 
allowing you to enjoy a more realistic audio 
presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions 
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and 
Parental Control functions are provided with 
the DVD.

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable 
disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. 
The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR 
mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in 
Video mode have the same format as a DVD 
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video 
Recording) mode allow the contents to be 
programmed or edited.

A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and 
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording 
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO 
format.

A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD/
DATA DVD or a DivX video on a DATA 
CD/DATA DVD (“File” is an exclusive 
definition for this player). A single file 
consist of a single image or video.

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DVDs can be classified as Film based or 
Video based software. Film based DVDs 
contain the same images (24 frames per 
second) that are shown at movie theatres.
Video based DVDs, such as television 
dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 25 
frames/60 fields (30 frames/60 fields) per 
second.

HDMI is an interface that supports both video 
and audio on a single digital connection. The 
HDMI connection carries standard to high 
definition video signals and multi-channel 
audio signals to AV components such as 
HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without 
degradation.
Since the video signals are compatible with 
the current DVI (Digital Visual Interface) 
format, HDMI jacks can be connected to DVI 
jacks by way of an HDMI-DVI converter 
cord. The HDMI specification supports 
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents 
Protection), a copy protection technology that 
incorporates coding technology for digital 
video signals.

International standard coding system used to 
compress audio digital signals authorized by 
ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2-
channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, 
conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.

Normal (Interlace) format shows every other 
line of an image as a single “field” and is the 
standard method for displaying images on 
television. The even number field shows the 
even numbered lines of an image, and the odd 
numbered field shows the odd numbered lines 
of an image.

Compared to the Interlace format that 
alternately shows every other line of an image 
(field) to create one frame, the Progressive 
format shows the entire image at once as a 
single frame. This means that while the 
Interlace format can show 25 or 30 frames 
(50-60 fields) in one second, the Progressive 
format can show 50-60 frames in one second. 
The overall picture quality increases and still 
images, text, and horizontal lines appear 
sharper. This player is compatible with the 
525 or 625 progressive format.

Progressive JPEGs are used mostly on the 
internet. They are different from other JPEGs 
in that they “fade in” gradually instead of 
being drawn from top to bottom when 
displayed on a browser. This lets you view the 
image while it is being downloaded.

A Super Audio CD disc can reproduce sounds 
that are extremely faithful to the original 
sound by use of DSD (Direct Stream Digital) 
technology. This technology utilizes a 
sampling frequency of 2.8224 MHz, which is 
64 times that of a conventional CD, and 1-bit 
quantization that enables the disc to hold 4 
times the amount of information that a 
standard PCM format CD can hold. Super 
Audio CDs are divided into the following 
types.
• Super Audio CD (single layer disc)

This disc consists of a single HD layer*.

*High density signal layer for the Super Audio CD

• Super Audio CD (dual layer disc)

This disc consists of dual HD layers and is 
capable of extended play over long periods.
Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual 
HD layers on one side only, you do not have 
to turn the disc over during playback.

HD (high density) layer

• Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc)

This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD 
layer. Also, as the dual layers are on one 
side only, you do not have to turn the disc 
over during playback. You can play the CD 
layer using a conventional CD player.

• 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD

This disc consists of the 2 channel playback 
area and the multi-channel playback area.

The longest section of a picture or music 
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video 
software, or the entire album in audio 
software.

HD layer

HD layer

CD layer

HD layer

2 channel playback 
area

Multi-channel 
playback area

Laser: Semiconductor laser
Signal format system: PAL/(NTSC)

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 

96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD 
VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz 
(±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB 

(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only)

Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %
Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/CD: 

99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value 

(±0.001% W PEAK)

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load 

impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/

10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical 

output jack/–18 dBm (wave length 
660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

HDMI OUT: Type A (19 pin)
LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/

75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 

1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 0.286 Vp-p 
(NTSC)/75 ohms

5.1CH OUTPUT: Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 

kilohms

/C

/C

): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P

B

/C

B

,

P

R

/ C

R

: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 13 W
Dimensions (approx.):

430

× 55.5 × 237 mm

(width/height/depth) incl. projecting 
parts

Mass (approx.): 2.12 kg
Operating temperature: 5

°C to 35 °C

Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

See page 16.

Specifications and design are subject to 
change without notice.

1-22E

2-1

Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

1

 Two Screws

3

 Upper Case

5

 Tray Assy Cover

2

 Three Screws

 +BV3 

(3-CR)

4

 Chassis Back

6

 Front Panel Assembly

1

 Claw

5

 FIM-012

 Flat 

Flexible Cable

 (CN108,19P)

4

 Claw

3

 Two claws

 

2

 Two claws