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- Page 1 CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-S325 1999 by Sony Corporation 3-866-506-32(1)
- Page 2 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony CD/ DVD Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes on Discs 6 Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7 TV Hookups 8 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 11 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 13 Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display 15 Playing Discs 16 Playing Discs 16 Searching for a particular point on a disc... -
Page 4: About This Manual
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. - Page 5 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™...
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Page 6: Precautions
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. -
Page 7: Getting Started
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. -
Page 8: Tv Hookups
You cannot connect this player to a TV without an EURO AV (SCART) connector or a video input connector. CD/DVD player EURO AV 1 ( RGB ) – TV EURO AV 2 LINE OUT... - Page 9 If your TV has two EURO AV (SCART) connectors CD/DVD player EURO AV 1 ( RGB ) – TV EURO AV 2 EURO AV EURO AV To EURO AV 1 (SCART) input If your TV has no EURO AV (SCART) connectors You can connect the player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) using the supplied audio/video connecting cord.
- Page 10 VCR. • If you want to use SmartLink function of a VCR, connect the VCR to a TV with the connector conformed to SmartLink function and connect the CD/DVD player to the TV with another connector. Setups for the player Some setups are necessary for the player depending on the TV or other components to be connected.
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Page 11: Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups
This connection is for listening to the sound through speakers connected to a receiver. Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. CD/DVD player EURO AV 1 ( RGB ) – TV EURO AV 2 LINE OUT... - Page 12 Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) Take off the cap and plug in the optical digital connecting cord. Receiver (Amplifier) with a digital connector, MD deck, DAT deck, etc. CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3)
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Page 13: 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups
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). - Page 14 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups CD/DVD player EURO AV 1 ( RGB ) – TV LINE OUT DIGITAL OUT R–AUDIO–L OPTICAL COAXIAL PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3) Coaxial digital connecting cord* (not supplied) Optical digital connecting cord* (not supplied) * You do not need to connect both of these cords.
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Page 15: Selecting The Language For On-Screen Display
Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display You can select the language for the setup display, the Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. Default setting is “ENGLISH.” ENTER ?/>/.// Press SET UP and select “LANGUAGE SETUP” using >/ ., and then pr e ss ENTER. -
Page 16: Playing Discs
Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD. This player conforms to the PAL color system. When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC color system, the player outputs the video signal or the setup display etc. in the NTSC color system and the picture may not appear on the TV screen. - Page 17 You can turn on the player using the remote Press 1/u (POWER) when the indicator above the 1/u (POWER) button on the front panel is lit in red. Notes • If you leave the player or the remote in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, the screen saver image appears automatically.
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Page 18: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc
Searching for a particular point on a disc Z You can locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture, playing back slowly or playing frame by frame. Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described. -
Page 19: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play)
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc and if “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 is available even if you turn the power off. -
Page 20: Using The Menu For Each Dvd
Using the Menu for Each DVD Using the title menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music piece called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the title menu. -
Page 21: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operations, operations with search functions, etc. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively, following the menu screen on the TV screen. On this player, you can use the number buttons, ENTER, , >... -
Page 22: Using The Front Panel Display
Using the Front Panel Display Z You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of the titles or the tracks or remaining time, using the front panel display. When playing back a DVD Display information while playing the disc Current surround format... -
Page 23: When Playing Back A Cd/Video Cd
When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD Display information while playing a disc Lights up during PBC playback (VIDEO CD only) Lights up when the Playing player outputs the NTSC Music Calendar* status signal Digital DISC TITLE CHAPTER 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MPEG NTSC TRACK... -
Page 24: Using Various Functions With The Control Menu
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 Z Using the Control Menu display, you can select the start point, play in a order you like, change the angles, etc. -
Page 25: Control Menu Display
Select the item you want using >/., then press / or ENTER. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH Items To select, press , then ENTER 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) -
Page 26: Control Menu Item List
Control Menu Item List (DVD only) (page 27) TITLE (DVD only) (page 27) CHAPTER (VIDEO CD/CD only) (page 27) TRACK (VIDEO CD/CD only) (page 27) INDEX (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) SCENE (page 27) You can search by selecting the title/chapter/track/ index/scene. -
Page 27: Searching For The Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene
Searching for the Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene Z You can search by selecting the title/chapter/track/ index/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”... -
Page 28: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title /chapter/track and the total remaining time of the disc. Press DISPLAY. Then press TIME/TEXT on the remote to change the time information. You can also check the DVD TEXT or CD TEXT. -
Page 29: Checking The Information Of The Disc
Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts searching. To cancel the number, press CLEAR before pressing ENTER. To cancel inputting Press ˆRETURN. You can display “TIME/TEXT” display using the remote Press TIME/TEXT on the remote. Note When you input the time code, input the playing time of the title. -
Page 30: Changing The Sounds
Changing the Sounds Z With DVDs recorded with multilingual sounds, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. With multiplex CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. -
Page 31: Displaying The Subtitles
The display examples are as follows: •PCM (stereo) 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bits To select, press , then ENTER •Dolby Surround 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND To select, press , then ENTER •Dolby Digital 5.1ch C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT... -
Page 32: Changing The Angles
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. -
Page 33: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)
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 restored in the player and contain up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks. - Page 34 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) pWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD Select the track you want to program. Total time of the programmed tracks PROGRAM 0:15:30 ALL CLEAR – – 1. TRACK 0 2 2. TRACK 3. TRACK – – 4.
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Page 35: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles or tracks and play them in a random order. The playing order may differ from the previous “shuffling.” Select “SHUFFLE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select “ON”, the indicator of the “SHUFFLE “ lights in green. -
Page 36: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) Z You can play all the titles/tracks on a disc or a single title/chapter/track. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player repeats the titles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed order. You cannot do Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 21). -
Page 37: Repeating A Specific Portion (A˜b Repeat)
Repeating a Specific Portion (A˜B Repeat) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, track repeatedly. This is useful when you want to memorize lyrics. During PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs (page 21), this function is available only while playing moving pictures. You may not be able to do A˜B Repeat Play depending on the DVD. -
Page 38: Checking The Play Information
Repeating a Specific Portion (A˜B Repeat) When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again. The setting points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. “A-B REPEAT” appears on the front panel display during A˜B repeat play. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 34 : 30... - Page 39 Displays of each item BIT RATE BIT RATE 384 kbps When you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks BIT RATE 1000 Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio data per second in a disc. The higher the bit rate is, the larger the amount of data.
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Page 40: Settings And Adjustments
Settings and Adjustments This chapter describes how to set and how to adjust using the on-screen SET UP menu. Most settings and adjustments are required to be set when you first use the player. This chapter also describes how to set the remote for controlling the TV or the AV receiver (amplifier). - Page 41 Select the main item you want using >/., and then press ENTER. The selected main item is highlighted. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: Main item SUBTITLE: To set, press , then To quit, press SETUP SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE...
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Page 42: Setup Display Item List
Setup Display Item List Default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 43) ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS DANSK SVENSKA SUOMI NORSK PORTUGUÊS DVD MENU ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS DANSK SVENSKA SUOMI NORSK PORTUGUÊS CHINESE JAPANESE OTHERS / AUDIO ORIGINAL (same as DVD MENU) -
Page 43: Setting The Language For Display And Sound (Language Setup)
Setting the Language for Display and Sound (LANGUAGE SETUP) Z Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” after pressing SET UP. “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for on-screen display or sound. Default settings are underlined. Note When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected except for the “OSD”. -
Page 44: Settings For Display (Screen Setup)
Settings for Display (SCREEN SETUP) Z Select “SCREEN SETUP” after pressing SET UP. “SCREEN SETUP” allows you to set the display according to the playback conditions. Default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE To set, press , then To quit, press SETUP... -
Page 45: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Z Select “CUSTOM SETUP” after pressing SET UP. “CUSTOM SETUP” allows you to set the playback conditions. Default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP EURO AV OUT: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: PARENTAL CONTROL To set, press , then To quit, press SETUP... - Page 46 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control) Select “CUSTOM SETUP” after pressing SET UP. Playing some DVDs can be limited depending on the age of users. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. CUSTOM SETUP EURO AV OUT: AUTO PLAY:...
- Page 47 Select an area as the standard for playback limitation level using >/., then press /. When you select “OTHERS/,” select and enter the standard code in the table on the next page using number buttons. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD OTHERS...
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Page 48: Settings For Sound (Audio Setup)
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Standard Code number Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Canada 2079 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 Hong Kong 2219 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Malaysia 2363 Netherlands 2376 Norway 2379 Philippines 2424 Russian 2489 Singapore... - Page 49 pTRACK SELECTION Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of the channels priority when you play a DVD on which multiple audio formats are recorded. If multiple audio channels are recorded in PCM, DTS, MPEG AUDIO or Dolby Digital format, the higher-numbered channel audio recorded in PCM, DTS, MPEG AUDIO or Dolby Digital format is played.
- Page 50 Settings for Sound (AUDIO SETUP) Setting for the Signal to the Digital Output When you select “ON,” set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” and “DTS.” Switches the methods of outputting audio signals when you connect a digital component such as a receiver (amplifier) having a digital connector, an audio component having a built-in decoder (Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), a DAT or MD via the DIGITAL OUT...
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Page 51: Controlling The Tv Or The Av Receiver (Amplifier) With The Supplied Remote
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may reset to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number. 1/u (POWER) - Page 52 Controlling the TV or the AV Receiver (Amplifier) with the Supplied Remote Manufacturer Code number Sony (default) Grundig Hitachi Loewe Nokia 15, 16, 69 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 07, 08 Saba 12, 13 Samsung 22, 23 Sanyo Sharp Telefunken...
- Page 53 CENTER. Hold down 1/u (POWER), and enter your AV receiver’s manufacturer’s code (see the table below) using the number buttons. Then release 1/u (POWER). Manufacturer Code number Sony 91(default), 88, 89 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83...
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Page 54: Additional Information
The picture noise appears. / Clean the disc. / If video 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. - Page 55 The picture is black and white. / In the setup display, set “EURO AV OUT” in ”CUSTOM SETUP” to the appropriate item conforms to your TV. (page 45) / Depending on the TV, the picture on the screen becomes black and white when you play a disc recorded in NTSC color system.
- Page 56 / In the set up display, “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “OFF.” Set “DIMMER” to “BRIGHT” or “DARK.” (page 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.
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Page 57: Self-Diagnosis Function
•The disc is not inserted correctly. /Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly. •To prevent the player from malfunctioning, the self-diagnosis function has worked. /When you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, give the 5-character service number. (example: E:61:10) -
Page 58: Specifications
Specifications CD/DVD player Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system PAL/(NTSC) Audio characteristics Frequency r esponse 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) -
Page 59: Glossary
Glossary Bit rate (page 38) Value indicating the amount of video data compressed in a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps (Mega bit per second). 1 Mbps indicates that the data per second is 1,000,000 bits. The higher the bit rate is, the larger the amount of data. - Page 60 Glossary CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want. VIDEO CD (page 4) A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size.
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Page 61: Language Code List
Language Code List For details, see page 31, 43. 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... -
Page 62: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 g (remote sensor) (7) Accepts the remote control signals. 2 1/u (POWER) button and indicator (16) Turns on and off the power of the player. 3 Disc tray (16) Place a disc on the tray. - Page 63 Rear Panel EURO AV 1 ( RGB ) – TV EURO AV 2 S VIDEO LINE OUT DIGITAL OUT R–AUDIO–L VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3) 1 EURO AV 1 (RGB)-TV connector (8, 45) Connects to the TV with EURO AV connector to output the signal from the player.
- Page 64 Displays the setup display on the TV screen to set or adjust the items. !ª TV/DVD button (51) Press to select the input source for the TV between the TV and CD/DVD player. @º ENTER button Executes the items or settings. @¡ TV/Receiver operation buttons (51) Controls TVs or AV receivers (amplifiers).
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Page 65: Index
Index Numerics 4:3 LETTER BOX 44 4:3 PAN SCAN 44 16:9 44 A-B REPEAT 37 A˜B Repeat 37 ADVANCED 38 Angle 32 ANGLE 32 AUDIO 30, 43 AUDIO ATT 48 AUDIO DRC 48 AUDIO SETUP 48 AUTO PLAY 45 BACKGROUND 44 Batteries 7 CD 16 Chapter 5, 27... - Page 68 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...