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30 minutes before operating the unit. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/ DVD Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
ABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes About the Discs 6 Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7 TV Hookups 8 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 10 2+1 Channel Surround Hookups 12 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 13 Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display 15 Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) 16...
This player switches the color system, PAL or NTSC, according to the connected TV. (For details, see page 9.) Region code of DVDs you can play on this unit Your DVD player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes.
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To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo outputs of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel DTS Digital Surround™...
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: The enclosed DVD player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely.
Getting Started This section describes how to hook up the CD/DVD player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) and/or an AV receiver (amplifier). You cannot connect this player to a TV which does not have a video input connector. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.
You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of built-in TV speakers without using actual rear speakers (VES TV: Virtual Enhanced Surround TV). For details, see page 35. CD/DVD player AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/...
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Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors using three video connecting cords (not supplied) of the same kind. You will get a better picture. Monitor or projector CD/DVD player with component video input connectors COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT...
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Notes • You cannot enjoy a picture with an S video signal if your TV does not conform to the S video signal. When your TV does not have an S VIDEO input, connect the component via the VIDEO INPUT connector using the video connecting cord (not supplied) instead of the S video cord.
You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (Virtual Enhanced Surround). For details, see page CD/DVD player AUDIO OUT WOOFER To AUDIO...
5.1 Channel Surround Hookups With DVDs which contain DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound, you can enjoy the surround sound while producing the effect of being in a movie theater or a concert hall using a digital component with a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG decoder (not supplied).
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AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO WOOFER SPEAKERS FRONT REC OUT REC OUT MD/DAT TAPE Center speaker INPUT Subwoofer (Active type) : Signal flow S VIDEO IN CD/DVD player To mains AC OUTLET WOOFER CENTER REAR CENTER – Front speaker Rear speaker (L)
Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display You can select the language for the setup display, the Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. The default setting is “ENGLISH.” ENTER </M/m/, DISPLAY When the player is in stop mode, press DISPLAY and select “SETUP”...
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. Operation Operation sound Power is turned on One beep Power is turned off Two beeps H is pressed One beep X is pressed...
Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD. Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc. Power indicator Turn on your TV. Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this player.
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Playing Discs To turn on the player Press ! on the player. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. Then press @/1 on the remote. The player turns on and the power indicator lights up in green. In standby mode, the player also turns on by pressing A on the player or by pressing H.
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc Z You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc and when “RESUME” appears on the front panel display, you can resume playback from that point. As long as you do not open the disc tray, Resume Play will work even if the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the remote.
Using the DVD’s Menu Some DVDs have a title menu or a DVD menu that is provided with DVDs only. Using the title menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the title menu.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC (Play Back Control) functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.
Using the Front Panel Display Z You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of titles or tracks or remaining time, using the front panel display. TIME/TEXT When playing back a DVD Displaying information while playing the disc Lights up when Disc Playing...
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Using the Front Panel Display When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD Displaying information while playing a disc Lights up when the player outputs the Playing signal in NTSC status Current index number format VIDEO CD NTSC TRACK INDEX PGM SHUFFLE REPEAT1 Disc type Current...
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu This chapter describes how to play discs in various modes and how to use the convenient features of the on- screen menu (Control Menu). Using the Control Menu Display Using the Control Menu display, you can select the starting point, play scenes in any order you like, change the viewing angles, make Digital Cinema Sound settings, and other such operations.
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Using the Control Menu Display Select the item you want using M/m. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH Items Selected SUBTITLE Select: item ENTER Press ENTER.
Control Menu Item List TITLE (DVD only) (page 28)/ SCENE (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) (page 28)/ TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 28) CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 28)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 28) TRACK (CD only) (page 28) INDEX (CD only) (page 28) You can search for a point on the disc by selecting the title, chapter, track, index or scene.
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene You can search the disc by title, chapter, track, index or scene. Select “TITLE,” “CHAPTER,” “TRACK,” “INDEX” or “SCENE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you play back a DVD, “TITLE” and “CHAPTER” are displayed. When you play back a VIDEO CD/CD, “TRACK” and “INDEX”...
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter or track and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc. Press DISPLAY. Then press TIME/TEXT on the remote to change the time information.
Selecting a Starting Point Using the Time Code Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback at the selected time colde. To cancel the number, press CLEAR before pressing ENTER. To cancel while making a selection Press ORETURN.
Changing the Sound If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD.
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Changing the Sound Displaying the audio information of the disc When you select “AUDIO,” the channels being played are displayed on the screen. In Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD.
•DTS “LFE” is always enclosed in a solid line regardless of the LFE signal component being output. 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DTS 3/2.1 AUDIO Select: ENTER •Dolby Digital Karaoke format (For details, see page 46.) 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2 KARAOKE AUDIO Select:...
Changing the Angles Z With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can change the angles. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted.
Digital Cinema Sound Settings Select a mode to enjoy multichannel surround sound such as Dolby Digital and MPEG. Even if you connect only a stereo TV, front speakers or use a 2+1 channel connection, Virtual Enhanced Surround lets you enjoy 3D sound by using 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
Digital Cinema Sound Settings VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30˚ angle of elevation.
Displays of each item By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,” whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.” BIT RATE BIT RATE 384kbps Mbps When you play MPEG audio sound tracks BIT RATE kbps 1000 Mbps Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio data per second in a disc.
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Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) Select “ON,” using M/m, then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for entering a password appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER To return, press RETURN x When you have already registered a password The display for confirming the password appears.
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters or tracks on the disc and create your own program. One program can be stored in the player and contain up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks.
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Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD Select the track you want to program. Total time of the programmed tracks 0:15:30 PROGRAM ALL CLEAR – – 1. TRACK 0 2 2. TRACK 3. TRACK – – 4.
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. Select “SHUFFLE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select a shuffle mode other than “OFF,” the “SHUFFLE” indicator lights up in green.
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter or track repeatedly. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player repeats the titles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed order. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 22).
Repeating a Specific Portion (A-B Repeat) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. This function is useful when you want to do such things as memorize lyrics. During PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs (page 22), this function is available only while playing moving pictures.
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Repeating a Specific Portion (A-B Repeat) When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again. The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. “A-B” appears on the front panel display during A-B repeat play. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) PLAY 1 8 ( 3 4 )
Enjoying Karaoke This chapter describes how to play discs in karaoke mode and how to use the various karaoke features . Using Karaoke You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by setting this player to karaoke mode. You can connect up to two microphones (not supplied) to the player.
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Using Karaoke Adjusting the microphone Set the MIC 1/2 LEVEL control of the MIC connector to MIN. Plug a microphone (not supplied) into the MIC connector. When a microphone is connected to the MIC 1 or 2 connector, the player enters karaoke mode. Set the ON/OFF switch on the microphone to ON and turn the MIC 1/2 LEVEL control to adjust the microphone volume.
Using the Karaoke Control Menu Display You can use the Karaoke Control Menu display when the player is in karaoke mode. Using the Karaoke Control Menu display, you can enjoy karaoke features such as changing the key, applying effects and programming the next titles and tracks.
Changing the Key (Key Control) You can change the key to suit your vocal range. While playing karaoke, press one of the KEY CONTROL buttons repeatedly to find the key that suits your vocal range. KEY CONTROL indicators These indicators light up when you select one of the keys.
Additing Richness to Your Voice (Karaoke Star) The Karaoke Star function gives effects to your voice. KARAOKE STAR button and indicator The indicator lights up when you select a karaoke star mode other than “OFF.” KARAOKE STAR Press KARAOKE STAR in karaoke mode. Each time you press KARAOKE STAR, the effect changes as follows: OFF: turns off the karaoke star function...
Turning the Vocals On and Off (Vocal) When playing a DVD with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format in karaoke mode, you can turn on or off the guide vocal recorded in the karaoke track. When playing a VIDEO CD/CD in karaoke mode, you can listen to the vocals.
Selecting the Vocals (Vocal Select) After you have set Vocal (page 50) or Vocal Support (page 52) to ON, you can change the guide vocal channel. You can select different kinds of vocals when using the Vocal or Vocal Support function. VOCAL SELECT VOCAL SELECT...
Being Supported by the Recorded Vocal Track (Vocal Support) The recorded vocal will play when you stop singing during a song. VOCAL SUPPORT button and indicator The indicator lights up when the Vocal function is turned When playing a DVD You can use the Vocal Support function only with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format.
Playing Only the First Verse of Each Title (First Verse Play) You can play only the first verse of each title. Use this when you want to sing many songs. You can use this function only for DVDs with the First Verse function. Select “FIRST VERSE PLAY”...
Pausing at the End of Each Track (Auto Pause) You can set the player to pause every time a track is played. Select “AUTO PAUSE” in the Karaoke Control Menu display. To turn the Auto Pause function on, select “ON” using M/m, and then press ENTER.
To reserve other titles or tracks, repeat Step 2. You can reserve other titles or tracks even while playing a disc. PLAY RESERVE DVD 1–20 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
Settings and Adjustments This chapter describes how to set and adjust the player using the on-screen setup menu. Most settings and adjustments are required to be set when you first use the player. Using the Setup Display Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup, adjust the picture and sound and set the various outputs.
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Select the main item you want using M/m. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: Main item SUBTITLE: To set, press , then To quit, press DISPLAY Press ENTER. The selected main item is highlighted. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE To set, press...
Setup Display Item List The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 59) ENGLISH CHINESE 1 CHINESE 2 DVD MENU ENGLISH CHINESE JAPANESE FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN SPANISH DUTCH DANISH SWEDISH FINNISH NORWEGIAN PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN OTHERS , AUDIO ORIGINAL (same as DVD MENU) AUDIO FOLLOW SUBTITLE (same as DVD MENU)
Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP) “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. The default settings are underlined. Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the setup display. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: To set, press...
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) “SCREEN SETUP” allows you to set the display according to the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the setup display. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE To set, press , then ENTER...
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) “CUSTOM SETUP” allows you to set the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the setup display. CUSTOM SETUP COLOR SYSTEM: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION: To set, press , then To quit, press DISPLAY...
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Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control) Playback of some DVDs can be limited depending on the age of the users. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the setup display. CUSTOM SETUP COLOR SYSTEM: AUTO PLAY:...
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Select a geographic area as the playback limitation level standard using M/m, then press ENTER. When you select “OTHERS,,” select and enter the standard code in the table on the next page using the number buttons. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD...
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Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 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 Hong Kong 2219 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea...
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the setup display. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG:...
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Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) Setting the Digital Output Signal Switches the methods of outputting audio signals when you, connect 1. a digital component such as a receiver (amplifier) having a digital connector, 2. an audio component having a built-in decoder (Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), 3.
Subwoofer Set Up (SPEAKER SETUP) When you have connected a subwoofer, specify the size of the front speakers you have connected to change the frequency range output from the subwoofer so that you can obtain the best possible surround sound. Even if you change the “SUBWOOFER”...
Picture noise appears. , Clean the disc. , If the video signal from your DVD player has to go through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy- protection applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality.
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Sound There is no sound. , Check that the player is connected securely. , The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one. , Make sure you connect the player to the audio input connectors on the receiver (amplifier). (page , Make sure you turn on the TV and the receiver (amplifier).
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, The self-diagnosis function was activated. See the table on page 71. The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” is displayed on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
, Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly. •To prevent a malfunction, the player has performed the self-diagnosis function. , When you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, give the 5-character service number. (example: E:61:10)
Specifications CD/DVD player Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system NTSC/PAL (See page 9 to switch.) Audio characteristics Frequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1 dB)* DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 35) The general name of technology that Sony developed to enjoy surround sound in a home. It simulates the sound of a movie editing studio instead of the usual concert hall so that you can enjoy the surround sound of a movie theater in the comfort of your own home.
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Glossary Title (page 5) The longest section of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.
Language Code List For details, see page 33, 59. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1039 Amharic 1209 Hausa 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1051 Aymara 1226 Croatian 1229...
Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 ! (power) button and indicator (17) Disconnects the power of the player or places the player in standby mode. 2 VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) button and indicator (36) Press to select the desired “VES”...
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Rear Panel AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL WOOFER 1 AUDIO OUT WOOFER connector (12) Connect to a subwoofer (not supplied). 2 AUDIO OUT R (right)/L (left), 1/2 connectors (8, 10, Connect to the audio input connector on your TV or receiver (amplifier).
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Index to Parts and Controls Remote 1 ZOPEN/CLOSE button (18) Opens or closes the disc tray. 2 Number buttons Selects the items or settings. 3 CLEAR button (28, 40) Press to return to continuous play, etc. 4 ANGLE button (34) Changes the angles when playing a DVD.