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Press C/c to adjust the brightness
level of the area that you selected.
level of the area that you selected.
C decreases the level (darkens the area),
and c increases the level (lightens the
area). The level can be adjusted between
16 and 235. The level for the dark areas
can never be greater than the light areas.
and c increases the level (lightens the
area). The level can be adjusted between
16 and 235. The level for the dark areas
can never be greater than the light areas.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the
brightness level of other areas that
you select.
brightness level of other areas that
you select.
Try to keep the line that connects the
brightness level of each area as smooth
and straight as possible, as shown below.
brightness level of each area as smooth
and straight as possible, as shown below.
To prevent the image from appearing
overly altered, do not give the line any
sharp changes. Gradually make the
adjustments while viewing the image on
your TV screen.
Press O RETURN to stop making
adjustments to the image.
overly altered, do not give the line any
sharp changes. Gradually make the
adjustments while viewing the image on
your TV screen.
Press O RETURN to stop making
adjustments to the image.
5
Press ENTER.
The “GAMMA” adjustment bar appears
and the adjusted gamma values are stored
in memory.
and the adjusted gamma values are stored
in memory.
To reset only the gamma value to the
default setting
default setting
Select “RESET” in the “GAMMA”
adjustment display by pressing X/x, and
press ENTER.
adjustment display by pressing X/x, and
press ENTER.
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Hint
You can move the gamma adjustment display
horizontally by pressing ./>.
horizontally by pressing ./>.
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
32
64
64
120
128
160
192
224
128
160
192
224
RESET
0%
50
100
Gamma value and
the position of the
bar change in
accordance with
your adjustment
the position of the
bar change in
accordance with
your adjustment
Lighten
Darken
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
RESET
0%
50
100
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
RESET
0%
50
100
58
89
94
89
94
128
160
192
224
160
192
224
35
64
64
105
128
150
159
174
128
150
159
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How to lighten the
dark areas of an
image
dark areas of an
image
How to darken the
light areas of an
image
light areas of an
image
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Using Various Additional
Functions
Functions
Labeling the Disc
You can label a disc if no text is recorded on
the disc (Disc Memo).
You can put a personal title of up to 20
characters on the disc. The Disc Memo can be
anything you like, such as a title, musician’s
name, category, or date of purchase.
the disc (Disc Memo).
You can put a personal title of up to 20
characters on the disc. The Disc Memo can be
anything you like, such as a title, musician’s
name, category, or date of purchase.
1
Insert the disc you want to label.
2
Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
3
Press X/x to select
(TIME/
MEMO) and press ENTER.
“DISC MEMO INPUT t” appears.
4
Press x to select “DISC MEMO
INPUT t” and press ENTER.
The “DISC MEMO INPUT” display
appears.
appears.
5
Select a character by pressing C/
X
/x/c, or by turning the click
shuttle.
The selected character changes the color.
6
Press ENTER.
7
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to input other
characters.
8
When you have entered all the
characters for a Disc Memo, select
characters for a Disc Memo, select
“SAVE” by pressing C/X/x/c, and
press ENTER.
The Disc Memo is stored.
To turn off the display
Press O RETURN.
To erase a character
1
Press . or > to move the cursor to
the character you want to erase.
the character you want to erase.
2
Press CLEAR.
.
/
>
DISPLAY
CLEAR
Scroll key
C
/
X
/
x
/
c
ENTER
Click
shuttle
shuttle
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
DISC MEMO INPUT
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
T - - : - - : - -
DISC MEMO INPUT
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX
YZ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < > + –
YZ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < > + –
✽
/ = ? _ @
/
SAVE
DISC MEMO INPUT
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX
YZ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < > + –
YZ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < > + –
✽
/ = ? _ @
B
/
SAVE
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To insert or overwrite a character
1
Press . or > to move the cursor to
the insertion point or the character you
want to correct.
the insertion point or the character you
want to correct.
2
Select a correct character by pressing C/
X/x/c or turning the click shuttle.
X/x/c or turning the click shuttle.
3
To insert a character, press ENTER.
To overwrite, press . or >.
To overwrite, press . or >.
To check the Disc Memo
Toggle the scroll key up or down to display
“TIME/TEXT” in the LCD screen. Then
point the remote at the player and press down
on the scroll key so that
“TIME/TEXT” in the LCD screen. Then
point the remote at the player and press down
on the scroll key so that
appears in the
LCD screen. Press down on the scroll key
repeatedly until the Disc Memo appears at the
bottom of the TV screen.
repeatedly until the Disc Memo appears at the
bottom of the TV screen.
Note
You can label up to 300 discs. When you have the
player store over 300 discs in memory, each new
Disc Memo erases the oldest Disc Memo from those
first stored.
player store over 300 discs in memory, each new
Disc Memo erases the oldest Disc Memo from those
first stored.
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions
for the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control
for the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set playback restrictions so that the
player will not play inappropriate discs.
player will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level,
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
limited according to a predetermined level,
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Parental
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Custom Parental Control
You can set the same Custom Parental
Control password for up to 300 discs. When
you set the 301st-disc, the first disc is
canceled.
Control password for up to 300 discs. When
you set the 301st-disc, the first disc is
canceled.
1
Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
playback.
2
Press DISPLAY while the player is
stopped.
stopped.
The Control Menu appears.
X
/x
Number
buttons
buttons
ENTER
DISPLAY
x
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3
Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
CONTROL” appear.
4
Press X/x to select “ON t,” then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
5
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu.
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu.
To turn off the Custom Parental Control
function
function
1
Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Custom
Parental Control.”
Parental Control.”
2
Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
3
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
To play a disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set
Control is set
1
Insert the disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
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Hint
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit
number “199703” using the number buttons when
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display
asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password.
number “199703” using the number buttons when
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display
asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password.
Parental Control (limited
playback)
playback)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. The
“PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows
you to set a playback limitation level.
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. The
“PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows
you to set a playback limitation level.
OFF
PASSWORD
PLAYER
ON
DVD VIDEO
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
STOP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
set. To play, enter your password
and press
.
ENTER
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1
Press DISPLAY while the player is
stopped.
stopped.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
CONTROL” appear.
3
Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,”
then press ENTER.
then press ENTER.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
4
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
limitation level appears.
5
Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”
then press ENTER.
then press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
are displayed.
6
Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select
and enter a standard code in the table on
page 70 using the number buttons.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select
and enter a standard code in the table on
page 70 using the number buttons.
7
Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
Number
buttons
buttons
X
/x
ENTER
DISPLAY
H
OFF
PASSWORD
PLAYER
ON
DVD VIDEO
STOP
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
USA
OTHERS
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The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
displayed.
8
Select the level you want using X/x,
then press ENTER.
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
limitation.
To turn off the Parental Control function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.
To play a disc for which Parental Control is
set
set
1
Insert the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password
appears.
The display for entering your password
appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
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Hint
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited
playback).” When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask
you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter
a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
player and press H. When the display for entering
your password appears, enter your new password.
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited
playback).” When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask
you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter
a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
player and press H. When the display for entering
your password appears, enter your new password.
Notes
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this player.
limited on this player.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to
change the parental control level while playing
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level. If the Resume Play mode is
canceled, the level returns to the previous level.
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level. If the Resume Play mode is
canceled, the level returns to the previous level.
Area Code
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
OFF
STANDARD:
8:
7:
6:
5:
7:
6:
5:
NC17
R
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
STANDARD:
USA
4:
PG13
Standard
Code number
Argentina
2044
Australia
2047
Austria
2046
Belgium
2057
Brazil
2070
Canada
2079
Chile
2090
China
2092
Denmark
2115
Finland
2165
France
2174
Germany
2109
India
2248
Indonesia
2238
Italy
2254
Japan
2276
Korea
2304
Malaysia
2363
Mexico
2362
Netherlands
2376
New Zealand
2390
Norway
2379
Pakistan
2427
Philippines
2424
Portugal
2436
Russia
2489
Singapore
2501
Spain
2149
Sweden
2499
Switzerland
2086
Thailand
2528
United Kingdom
2184
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Changing the password
1
Press DISPLAY while the player is
stopped.
stopped.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
CONTROL” appear.
3
Press X/x to select “PASSWORD
t
t
,” then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
appears.
4
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
5
Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
number buttons, then press ENTER.
6
To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
If you make a mistake entering your
password
password
Press C before you press ENTER and input
the correct number.
the correct number.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
is turned off.
Operation Sound Effects
(Sound Feedback)
The player beeps when the following
operations are performed.
The default setting of the Sound Feedback
function is set to off.
operations are performed.
The default setting of the Sound Feedback
function is set to off.
Setting Sound Feedback
1
Press [/1 on the player or the remote.
The power indicator lights up in green.
When there is a disc in the player, press
A and remove the disc. Then press A
again to close the disc tray.
When there is a disc in the player, press
A and remove the disc. Then press A
again to close the disc tray.
2
Press and hold X on the player for
more than two seconds.
more than two seconds.
You will hear one beep and the Sound
Feedback function is turned on.
Feedback function is turned on.
To turn off the Sound Feedback function
When there is no disc in the player, press and
hold X on the player for more than two
seconds. You will hear two beeps and the
Sound Feedback function is turned off.
hold X on the player for more than two
seconds. You will hear two beeps and the
Sound Feedback function is turned off.
Operation
Operation sound
Power is turned on
One beep
Power is turned off
Two beeps
H is pressed
One beep
X is pressed
Two beeps
Playback is stopped
One long beep
Operation is not possible Three beeps
[
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Power indicator
A
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Controlling Your TV or AV
Amplifier (Receiver) With
the Supplied Remote
Amplifier (Receiver) With
the Supplied Remote
By adjusting the remote signal, you can
control your TV with the supplied remote.
If you connect the player to an AV amplifier
(receiver), you can control the volume with
the supplied remote.
control your TV with the supplied remote.
If you connect the player to an AV amplifier
(receiver), you can control the volume with
the supplied remote.
Notes
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be
able to correctly control your TV or AV amplifier
(receiver) using some of the buttons below.
(receiver) using some of the buttons below.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• 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.
default setting. Set the appropriate code number
again.
Controlling TVs with the remote
1
Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.
2
While holding down [/1, press down
on the scroll key.
on the scroll key.
“TV P-1” (default) appears in the LCD
screen.
screen.
3
Release [/1.
4
Toggle the scroll key up or down to
select your TV’s manufacturer code
(see “Code numbers of controllable
TVs” below).
select your TV’s manufacturer code
(see “Code numbers of controllable
TVs” below).
5
Press down on the scroll key.
The manufacturer code flashes and the
remote is set.
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV,
the remote performs the following:
remote is set.
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV,
the remote performs the following:
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.
entering them one at a time until you find the
one that works with your TV.
[
/1
VOL +/–
WIDE
MODE
TV/VIDEO
MODE
TV/VIDEO
Number
buttons
buttons
TV/DVD
switch
switch
Scroll key
CH +/–
ENTER
[/1
Turns the TV on or off
VOL +/–
Adjusts the volume of the TV
WIDE MODE
Switches to or from the wide
mode of a Sony wide TV
mode of a Sony wide TV
TV/VIDEO
Switches the TV’s input
source between the TV and
other input sources
source between the TV and
other input sources
CH +/–, number
buttons and
ENTER
buttons and
ENTER
Selects the channel of the TV
Manufacturer
Code number
Sony (default)
1
Akai
4
AOC
4
Centurion
12
Coronado
3
Curtis-Mathes
12
Daytron
12
Emerson
3,4,14
Fisher
11
General Electric
6,10
Gold Star
3,4,17
Hitachi
2,3
J.C.Penney
4,12
JVC
9
KMC
3
Magnavox
3,8,12
Marantz
4,13
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Controlling the volume of your
AV amplifier (receiver) with the
remote
AV amplifier (receiver) with the
remote
1
Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.
2
While holding down [/1, press down
on the scroll key.
on the scroll key.
“AV P-90” (default) appears in the LCD
screen.
screen.
3
Release [/1.
4
Toggle the scroll key up or down to
select your AV amplifier (receiver)’s
manufacturer code (see “Code
numbers of controllable AV amplifiers
(receivers)” below).
select your AV amplifier (receiver)’s
manufacturer code (see “Code
numbers of controllable AV amplifiers
(receivers)” below).
5
Press down on the scroll key.
The manufacturer code flashes and the
remote is set. The VOL +/– buttons
control the AV amplifier’s volume.
◆ If you want to control the TV’s volume
Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.
remote is set. The VOL +/– buttons
control the AV amplifier’s volume.
◆ If you want to control the TV’s volume
Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.
MGA/Mitsubishi
4,12,13,17
NEC
4,12
Panasonic
6,19
Philco
3,4
Philips
8,21
Pioneer
16
Portland
3
Proscan
10
Quasar
6,18
Radio Shack
5,14
RCA
4,10
Sampo
12
Samsung
3,12,20
Sanyo
11,14
Scott
12
Sears
7,10,11
Sharp
3,5,18
Sylvania
8,12
Teknika
3,8,14
Toshiba
7
Wards
3,4,12
Yorx
12
Zenith
15
[/1
VOL +/–
TV/DVD
switch
switch
Scroll key
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Code numbers of controllable AV
amplifiers (receivers)
amplifiers (receivers)
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the
one that works with your AV amplifier
(receiver).
entering them one at a time until you find the
one that works with your AV amplifier
(receiver).
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Hint
If you want to control the TV’s volume even when
the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat steps 1
through 5 and enter the code number 90 (default).
the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat steps 1
through 5 and enter the code number 90 (default).
Manufacturer
Code number
Sony
80, 88, 89, 91
Denon
84, 85, 86
Kenwood
92, 93
Onkyo
81, 82, 83
Pioneer
99
Sansui
87
Technics
97, 98
Yamaha
94, 95, 96
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Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture
and sound. You can also set a language for the
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other
things. For details on each Setup Display
item, see pages from 76 to 84.
various adjustments to items such as picture
and sound. You can also set a language for the
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other
things. For details on each Setup Display
item, see pages from 76 to 84.
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority
over the Setup Display settings and not all the
functions described may work.
over the Setup Display settings and not all the
functions described may work.
1
Press DISPLAY while the player is
stopped.
stopped.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear.
3
Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”
then press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
4
Press X/x to select the setup item
from the displayed list:
“LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN
SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,”
SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,”
“AUDIO SETUP,” or “SPEAKER
SETUP.” Then press ENTER.
The Setup item is selected.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
5
Select an item using X/x, then
press ENTER.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
Example: “TV TYPE”
6
Select a setting using X/x, then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: “16:9”
complete.
Example: “16:9”
X
/x
ENTER
DISPLAY
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: :
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
CUSTOM
RESET
DVD VIDEO
STOP
QUICK
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
BLACK LEVEL:
ON
BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT OUT)
:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
COMPONENT OUT:
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
INTERLACE
Selected item
Setup items
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
SCREEN SAVER:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL
BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT OUT)
:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
COMPONENT OUT:
16:9
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
INTERLACE
ON
4:3 LETTER BOX
Options
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To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
is turned off.
To enter the Quick Setup mode
Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make
basic adjustments (page 31).
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make
basic adjustments (page 31).
To reset all the “SETUP” settings
1
Select “RESET” in step 3 and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
2
Select “YES” using X/x.
You can also quit the process and return
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO”
here.
You can also quit the process and return
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO”
here.
3
Press ENTER.
All the settings explained on pages 76 to
84 return to the default settings. Do not
press [/1 while resetting the player,
which takes a few seconds to complete.
All the settings explained on pages 76 to
84 return to the default settings. Do not
press [/1 while resetting the player,
which takes a few seconds to complete.
Setting the Display or
Sound Track Language
Sound Track Language
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set
various languages for the on-screen display or
sound track.
various languages for the on-screen display or
sound track.
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 75).
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 75).
◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language for the disc’s menu.
◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according to
the language you selected for the sound track.
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according to
the language you selected for the sound track.
z
Hint
If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List” on
page 92 using the number buttons.
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List” on
page 92 using the number buttons.
Note
When you select a language in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on
a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will
be automatically selected.
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on
a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will
be automatically selected.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
ON
BLACK LEVEL:
ON
BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT OUT)
:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
COMPONENT OUT:
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
INTERLACE
Selected setting
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
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Settings for the Display
(SCREEN SETUP)
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
connected.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 75).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 75).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
(4:3 standard or wide).
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
◆ SCREEN SAVER
The screen saver image appears when you
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play back a Super
Audio CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)
for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver
will help prevent your display device from
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to
turn off the screen saver image.
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play back a Super
Audio CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)
for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver
will help prevent your display device from
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to
turn off the screen saver image.
◆ BACKGROUND
Selects the background color or picture that
appears on the TV screen when the player is
in stop mode or playing a Super Audio CD,
CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio).
appears on the TV screen when the player is
in stop mode or playing a Super Audio CD,
CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio).
To store a picture in memory
The player can store one scene in memory for
the background.
During playback, when you find a scene to be
stored in memory, press PICTURE
MEMORY.
The picture is stored in memory.
the background.
During playback, when you find a scene to be
stored in memory, press PICTURE
MEMORY.
The picture is stored in memory.
4:3
LETTER
BOX
LETTER
BOX
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the
screen.
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the
screen.
4:3
PAN SCAN
PAN SCAN
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays a wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays a wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
16:9
Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
BLACK LEVEL:
ON
BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT OUT)
:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
COMPONENT OUT:
INTERLACE
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
4:3 PAN SCAN
4:3 LETTER BOX
16:9
ON
Turns on the screen saver
function.
function.
OFF
Turns off the screen saver
function.
function.
JACKET
PICTURE
PICTURE
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears, but only when the
jacket picture is already
recorded on the disc (CD-
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does
not contain a jacket picture, the
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
appears, but only when the
jacket picture is already
recorded on the disc (CD-
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does
not contain a jacket picture, the
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
PICTURE
MEMORY
MEMORY
Your favorite picture appears in
the background. To store a
scene in memory, see “To store
a picture in memory” below.
the background. To store a
scene in memory, see “To store
a picture in memory” below.
GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the
player appears.
BLUE
The background color is blue.
BLACK
The background color is black.
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Note
If you operate the player while the picture is being
stored in memory, the player will fail to store the
picture.
stored in memory, the player will fail to store the
picture.
◆ BLACK LEVEL
Selects the black level (setup level) for the
video (NTSC) signals output from the jacks
other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
Selects the black level (setup level) for the
video (NTSC) signals output from the jacks
other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)
Selects the black level (setup level) for the
video (NTSC) signals output from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You
cannot select this when “PROGRESSIVE” is
selected in “COMPONENT OUT” (see
below).
Selects the black level (setup level) for the
video (NTSC) signals output from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You
cannot select this when “PROGRESSIVE” is
selected in “COMPONENT OUT” (see
below).
◆ COMPONENT OUT
Selects the type of signal output from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the
player. See page 89 for more information
about the different types.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the
player. See page 89 for more information
about the different types.
To switch the video signal format
If you have selected “PROGRESSIVE” for a
TV that does not accept signals in progressive
format 480p, or if the software’s video signals
are not suited for progressive video signal
conversion, view the image in Interlace
format.
TV that does not accept signals in progressive
format 480p, or if the software’s video signals
are not suited for progressive video signal
conversion, view the image in Interlace
format.
1
Set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/
SCAN SELECT switch on the rear panel
of the player to “INTERLACE.”
SCAN SELECT switch on the rear panel
of the player to “INTERLACE.”
2
Set “COMPONENT OUT” to
“INTERLACE.”
“INTERLACE.”
3
Reset the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/
SCAN SELECT switch to
“SELECTABLE.”
Normally leave the switch in this position
when using the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks.
SCAN SELECT switch to
“SELECTABLE.”
Normally leave the switch in this position
when using the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks.
When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in
“COMPONENT OUT”
“COMPONENT OUT”
• 4:3 OUTPUT
Adjust this when you watch progressive
signals on a standard 4:3 aspect ratio
television. If you can change the aspect ratio
on your progressive format (480p)
compatible TV, change the setting on your
TV, not the player.
Adjust this when you watch progressive
signals on a standard 4:3 aspect ratio
television. If you can change the aspect ratio
on your progressive format (480p)
compatible TV, change the setting on your
TV, not the player.
ON
Sets the black level of the
output signal to the standard
level.
output signal to the standard
level.
OFF
Lowers the standard black
level. Use this when the picture
becomes too white.
level. Use this when the picture
becomes too white.
ON
Sets the black level of the
output signal to the standard
level.
output signal to the standard
level.
OFF
Lowers the standard black
level. Use this when the picture
becomes too white.
level. Use this when the picture
becomes too white.
INTERLACE
Select this when you are
connected to a standard
(interlace format) TV.
connected to a standard
(interlace format) TV.
PROGRESSIVE
Select this when you have
a TV that can accept
progressive signals.
a TV that can accept
progressive signals.
PICTURE
MEMORY
MEMORY
FULL
Select this when you can change
the aspect ratio on your TV.
the aspect ratio on your TV.
NORMAL
Select this when you cannot
change the aspect ratio on your
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio
signal with black bands on left
and right sides of the image, and
a 4:3 aspect ratio signal with
black bands on all sides of the
image.
change the aspect ratio on your
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio
signal with black bands on left
and right sides of the image, and
a 4:3 aspect ratio signal with
black bands on all sides of the
image.
16:9 aspect ratio TV
4:3 aspect ratio TV
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Custom Settings
(CUSTOM
SETUP)
Use this to set up playback related and other
settings.
settings.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 75).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 75).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ AUTO POWER OFF
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or
off.
off.
◆ AUTO PLAY
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This
function is useful when the player is
connected to a timer (not supplied).
function is useful when the player is
connected to a timer (not supplied).
◆ DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
◆ PLAYBACK MEMORY
The player can store “SUBTITLE” and other
settings of each disc for up to 300 discs
(Playback Memory).
Set this function “ON” or “OFF.”
settings of each disc for up to 300 discs
(Playback Memory).
Set this function “ON” or “OFF.”
The following settings are stored in memory.
– ANGLE (page 60)*
– AUDIO (page 57)*
– BOOKMARK (page 51)**
– DISC MEMO (page 66)***
– VIDEO CONTOROL (page 62)**
– SUBTITLE (page 61)*
– ANGLE (page 60)*
– AUDIO (page 57)*
– BOOKMARK (page 51)**
– DISC MEMO (page 66)***
– VIDEO CONTOROL (page 62)**
– SUBTITLE (page 61)*
*
DVD VIDEO only
** DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only
*** DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/
*** DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/
CD only
Note
The player can store the settings of up to 300 discs.
When you store the setting of disc number 301, the
first disc setting is canceled.
When you store the setting of disc number 301, the
first disc setting is canceled.
◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the sound track which contains the
highest number of channels priority when you
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital
format) are recorded.
highest number of channels priority when you
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital
format) are recorded.
OFF
Switches this function off.
ON
The player enters standby mode
when left in stop mode for more
than 30 minutes.
when left in stop mode for more
than 30 minutes.
OFF
Switches this function off.
ON
Automatically starts playback
when the player is turned on.
when the player is turned on.
BRIGHT
Makes the lighting bright.
DARK
Makes the lighting dark.
AUTO
DARK
DARK
Makes the lighting dark if you
do not operate the player or the
remote for a short while.
do not operate the player or the
remote for a short while.
AUTO OFF Turns off the lighting if you do
not operate the player or the
remote for a short while.
remote for a short while.
OFF
Turns off the lighting.
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO POWER OFF:
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:
OFF
OFF
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
TRACK SELECTION:
ON
PLAYBACK MEMORY:
ON
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
BOOKMARK RESET
BOOKMARK RESET
OFF
CD DIRECT:
AUTO
The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is
output with no jitter. Normally
select this position.
that move dynamically, is
output with no jitter. Normally
select this position.
FRAME
The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically,
is output in high resolution.
that do not move dynamically,
is output in high resolution.
ON
Stores the settings in memory
when you eject the disc.
when you eject the disc.
OFF
Does not store the settings in
memory.
memory.
OFF
No priority given.
AUTO
Priority given.
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Notes
• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language
may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 76).
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 76).
• If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks
have the same number of channels, the player
selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound
tracks in this order.
selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound
tracks in this order.
◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
VIDEO CD only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
off. Resume playback point can be stored in
memory for up to 300 different DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD discs (page 38).
off. Resume playback point can be stored in
memory for up to 300 different DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD discs (page 38).
◆ BOOKMARK RESETt
Resets the bookmarks. Select this and press
ENTER. The “BOOKMARK RESET”
display appears. Press ENTER again to erase
all of the bookmarks in all of the discs.
ENTER. The “BOOKMARK RESET”
display appears. Press ENTER again to erase
all of the bookmarks in all of the discs.
◆ CD DIRECT
Eliminates the use of unnecessary circuits
when playing CDs. This setting will be
activated when you open or close the disc
tray.
This function affects the output from the
following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks
– 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
when playing CDs. This setting will be
activated when you open or close the disc
tray.
This function affects the output from the
following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks
– 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
Note
If you select “ON” when playing CDs with DTS
tracks, the sound will become noisy.
tracks, the sound will become noisy.
Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 75).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 75).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio
output level.
This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks
– 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio
output level.
This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks
– 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Allows smaller sound to be heard at low
volume when playing a DVD that conforms
to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the output
from the following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks
– 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
volume when playing a DVD that conforms
to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the output
from the following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks
– 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set
to “D-PCM” (page 81).
to “D-PCM” (page 81).
ON
Stores the resume settings in
memory for up to 300 discs
(The settings remain in memory
even if you select OFF.)
memory for up to 300 discs
(The settings remain in memory
even if you select OFF.)
OFF
Does not store the resume
settings in memory. Playback
restarts at the resume point only
for the current disc in the player.
settings in memory. Playback
restarts at the resume point only
for the current disc in the player.
OFF
Select this when playing CD
discs, including CDs with DTS
tracks.
discs, including CDs with DTS
tracks.
ON
Eliminates the use of
unnecessary circuits when
playing CDs.
unnecessary circuits when
playing CDs.
OFF
Normally select this position.
ON
Select this when the playback sound
from the speakers is distorted.
from the speakers is distorted.
STANDARD
Normally select this position.
TV MODE
Makes the low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
even if you turn the volume
down.
WIDE
RANGE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
at a live performance.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
OFF
STANDARD
AUDIO FILTER:
SHARP
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL:
D-PCM
DTS:
D-PCM
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
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