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A quick overview presented in this guide 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 21.

• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does 

not have a video input jack. 

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each 

component before connecting.

Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (pinplug 

u 3 y pinplug 

u 3) (1)

• Power cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Connect the supplied power cord to the AC 
IN terminal of the player.

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.

If the supplied remote interferes with your 
other Sony DVD player, set the command 
mode for this player and the supplied remote 
to one that differs from the other Sony DVD 
player.
The default command mode setting for this 
player and the supplied remote is DVD 1.

COMMAND 
MODE switch

,continued

For example, if other DVD players 
respond to the default command mode 
setting for the supplied remote (DVD 1), 
set the remote to DVD 2 or DVD 3.

Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cords in the order (1~3) shown below. 
Be sure to connect the power cord last.

Depending on the disc and the TV type 
(standard 4:3 screen TV or wide screen TV), 
the image may not fit the TV screen.
If this happens, change the aspect ratio 
(page 77).

You need to use the COMPONENT VIDEO 
OUT jacks to view progressive signals. Hook 
up your TV using pattern C on page 21, and 
then run Quick Setup on page 31.

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When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the 
VIDEO OUT 1/2 jack on the player to the TV’s 
video input jack, and connect the AUDIO OUT L/R 
1/2 jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PR

PB

Y

5.1CH OUTPUT

FRONT

REAR

CENTER

WOOFER

L

R

1 2

COMMAND MODE

3

S VIDEO

OUT

2

1

VIDEO

OUT

2

1

AUDIO OUT

1

2

L

R

S-LINK

CONTROL S

IN

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

1

2

L

R

VIDEO

OUT

2

1

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

INPUT

to AUDIO OUT 
L/R 1 or 2

to audio input

1

 Audio/video 

cord (supplied)

2

 Power source

to video input

to VIDEO 
OUT 1 or 2

CD/DVD Player

TV

3

 Power source

l

 : Signal flow

(white)

(red)

(yellow)

A Turn on the TV.

B Press [/1 on the player.

C Switch the input selector on your 

D Press A on the player to open the 

E Place the disc on the tray with the 

F Press 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 39) or VIDEO CD 
(page 42).

Press x.

Press A.

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode 
and the power indicator lights up in red.

With the playback side facing down

Follow steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Before you start, disconnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, 
and insert the batteries into the remote (page 17).

• 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 pattern C.

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PR

PB

Y

5.1CH OUTPUT

FRONT

REAR

CENTER

WOOFER

L

R

1 2

COMMAND MODE

3

S VIDEO

OUT

2

1

VIDEO

OUT

2

1

AUDIO OUT

1

2

L

R

S-LINK

CONTROL S

IN

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

INPUT

S VIDEO

P

R

P

B

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

L

R

S-LINK

CONTROL S

Audio/video 
cord 
(supplied)

l

 : Signal flow

Component 
video cord 
(not supplied)

(yellow)

TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

(green)

S VIDEO cord 
(not supplied)

TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

(red)

(blue)

(yellow)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2

to COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT

to S VIDEO 
OUT 1 or 2

to S-LINK/CONTROL S IN 
(page 22)

TV or other equipment 
with an S-link (CONTROL S) jack

,continued

A

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 26). (Do this if you are 
connecting to a TV only.)

B

Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.

C

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video 
cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will 
enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 
(480p) format signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to 
“PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SETUP” (page 78).

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If your TV has an S-LINK (CONTROL S) jack, you can control the player by operating the remote toward 
the TV. This feature is convenient when you placed the player and the TV away from each other. After 
connecting the player with other components according to the above A, B, or C, connect the TV via the 
S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack using an S-link (control S) cord (not supplied). Refer to the instructions 
supplied with the TV to be connected.

• 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.

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Green

Blue

Red

Green

Blue

Red

• 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 progressive scan picture problems, it is 
recommended that you switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions 
regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this DVD player, please contact our customer service 
center.

VCR

CD/DVD player

TV

Connect 
directly

Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read 
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select one of the following connections, 

 through 

. 

TV
• Surround effects: None

 (page 26)

Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers
• Surround effects: None
or
MD deck/DAT deck
• Surround effects: None

 (page 27)

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby* 
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 
speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) 

(page 88)

 (page 28)

AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks 
and 4 to 6 speakers
• Surround effects:

– Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 88)
– DTS  (5.1 ch) (page 88)
– Super Audio CD Multi channel (page 90)

or
AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks 
having a Dolby or DTS** decoder and 6 
speakers
• Surround effects:

– Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 88)
– DTS  (5.1ch) (page 88)

 (page 29)

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If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that 
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use 
connection .

 * Manufactured under license from Dolby 

Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the 
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license from Digital 

Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 
5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other 
world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” 
and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered 
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 
Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, 
Inc. All rights reserved.

,continued

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 

21).

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When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the 
AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks to the TV’s audio input 
jack.

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PR

PB

Y

5.1CH OUTPUT

FRONT

REAR

CENTER

WOOFER

L

R

1 2

COMMAND MODE

3

S VIDEO

OUT

2

1

VIDEO

OUT

2

1

AUDIO OUT

1

2

L

R

S-LINK

CONTROL S

IN

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

1

2

L

R

TV

l

 : Signal flow

CD/DVD player

(white)

(red)

Audio/video 
cord (supplied)

to audio input

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

(yellow)

*

to AUDIO OUT L/R 
1 or 2

If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use 

. If the amplifier 

(receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use 

. 

In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using 
your stereo amplifier (receiver).

z

• In  connection

 

, you can use the supplied 

audio/video cord instead of using a separate stereo 
audio cord.

• To realize better surround sound effects, make 

sure that your listening position is in between 
your speakers.

Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from 
the digital jack.

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PR

PB

Y

5.1CH OUTPUT

FRONT

REAR

CENTER

WOOFER

L

R

1 2

COMMAND MODE

3

S VIDEO

OUT

2

1

VIDEO

OUT

2

1

AUDIO OUT

1

2

L

R

S-LINK

CONTROL S

IN

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

1

2

L

R

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

CD/DVD player

or

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

MD deck/DAT deck

Front (L)

Front (R)

[Speakers]

(white)

(red)

(red)

(white)

Coaxial digital 
cord (not supplied) 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

to AUDIO OUT L/R 1 or 2

to DIGITAL OUT 
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

l

: Signal flow

,continued

You can enjoy Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-
channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use 

. If your amplifier 

(receiver) has a digital input jack, use 

.

z

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

• When  connecting 6 speakers, replace the 

monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 
rear speakers, and a subwoofer.

• Super  Audio CD audio signals are not output from 

the digital jack.

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PR

PB

Y

5.1CH OUTPUT

FRONT

REAR

CENTER

WOOFER

L

R

1 2

COMMAND MODE

3

S VIDEO

OUT

2

1

VIDEO

OUT

2

1

AUDIO OUT

1

2

L

R

S-LINK

CONTROL S

IN

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

1

2

L

R

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

CD/DVD player

or

Front (R)

Front (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

l

: Signal flow

Rear (L)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby 
Surround decoder

Center

Rear (mono)

Stereo 
audio cord (not 
supplied)

[Speakers]

Coaxial digital cord 
(not supplied)

(red)

(white)

to coaxial or optical digital 
input

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

[Speakers]

or

to audio input

(white)

(red)

to AUDIO OUT L/R 1 or 2

to DIGITAL OUT 
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

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.

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PR

PB

Y

5.1CH OUTPUT

FRONT

REAR

CENTER

WOOFER

L

R

1 2

COMMAND MODE

3

S VIDEO

OUT

2

1

VIDEO

OUT

2

1

AUDIO OUT

1

2

L

R

S-LINK

CONTROL S

IN

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

5.1CH OUTPUT

FRONT

REAR

CENTER

WOOFER

L

R

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

l

: Signal flow

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]

CD/DVD player

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

to audio input

to coaxial or optical 
digital input

or

or

to 5.1CH

OUTPUT

to DIGITAL OUT 
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

,continued

You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound using 
the internal Dolby Digital, DTS, or Super 
Audio CD Multi decoder of this player.

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 
this player.

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• For connection 

For correct speaker placement, refer to the 
instructions of the connected components.

• To enhance the sound performance:
– Use  high-performance speakers.
– Use front, rear, and center speakers of the same 

size and performance.

– Place the subwoofer between the left and right 

front speakers.

• After you have completed the connection, be sure 

to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “DTS” in Quick Setup 
(page 31). 

• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that 

conforms to the 96kHz sampling frequency, set 
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 
“96kHz/24bit” (page 82).

• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from 

the digital jack.

Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.

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 ..

Press [/1.

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” 
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this 
message does not appear, select 
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control 
Menu to run Quick Setup (page 76).

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

Press X/x to select a language.

The player uses the language selected 
here to display the menu and subtitles as 
well.

.

/>

X

/x

ENTER

[

/1

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

FRENCH

ENGLISH
ENGLISH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

,continued

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

Press X/x to select the setting that 
matches your TV type.

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• 4:3  LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN 

(page 77)

◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
• 16:9 (page 77)

The Setup Display for selecting the type 
of video signal appears.

Press X/x to select the type of 
signals you wish to output to your 

Select “PROGRESSIVE” only if you 
have made video pattern C (page 21) and 
wish to view progressive video signals.
◆ Interlace format TV (standard TV)
• INTERLACE (pages 78)
◆ Progressive format TV
• PROGRESSIVE (pages 78)

The Setup Display for selecting the type 
of jack used to connect your amplifier 
(receiver) appears.

Press X/x to select the type of 

Choose the item that matches the audio 
connection you selected on pages 26 to 
29 (

 through ).

• If you connect just a TV and nothing 

else, select “NO.” Quick Setup is 
finished and connections are complete.

 

• Select “AUDIO OUTPUT L/R.” Quick 

Setup is finished and connections are 
complete.

• Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The Setup 

Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears.

• Select “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT.”

The Setup Display for “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” appears.

Press X/x to select the type of 

Choose the signal that matches the audio 
connection you selected on pages 27 to 
29 (

  through ).

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:

BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

COMPONENT OUT:
   4:3 OUTPUT:

INTERLACE

FULL

ON

16:9

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

ON

BLACK LEVEL:

ON

BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

ON

JACKET PICTURE

INTERLACE

COMPONENT OUT:

   4:3 OUTPUT:

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

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

AUDIO OUTPUT L/R
DIGITAL OUTPUT
DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT

YES

NO

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

OFF

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER:

SHARP

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM
D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

DTS:

DOLBY DIGITAL