4-115-669-14(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-SR90
© 2008 Sony Corporation
Lightning
On adjusting volume
For added protection for this set
during a lightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet. This will
prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and powerline surges.
Do not turn up the volume while
listening to a section with very low
level inputs or no audio signals. If
you do, the speakers may be
damaged when a peak level section
is played.
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid
fall into the cabinet, unplug the
player and have it checked by
qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and
controls with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
Notes about the discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle
the disc by its edge. Do not touch
the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or
scratches on the disc may cause
it to malfunction.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected
from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected
to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
player for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the player from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the
AC power cord (mains lead),
grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens
cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or
disc/lens cleaners (including
wet or spray types). These
may cause the apparatus to
malfunction.
On replacement of parts
On placement
In the event that this unit is
repaired, repaired parts may be
collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
• Place the player in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• Do not expose the disc to direct
sunlight or heat sources such as
hot air ducts, or leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise
considerably inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its
case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre
out.
• Do not place the player on a soft
surface such as a rug.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
• Do not place the player in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Do not install this player in a
confined space, such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
• Install the player so that the AC
power cord (mains lead) can be
unplugged from the wall socket
immediately in the event of
trouble.
Caution: This player is capable
of holding a still video image or
on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or
on-screen display image
displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time you risk
permanent damage to your
television screen. Plasma display
panel televisions and projection
televisions are susceptible to
this.
On operation
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your player,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
• If the player is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location,
or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the player. Should
this occur, the player may not
operate properly. In this case,
remove the disc and leave the
player turned on for about half an
hour until the moisture
• Do not use solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc’s
label, dry the label before
playing.
evaporates.
• When you move the player, take
out any discs. If you don’t, the
disc may be damaged.
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Table of Contents
About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 1: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Step 4: Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Various Play Mode Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SCREEN SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
CUSTOM SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting the digital output signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Parental Control Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
About This Manual
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls
on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for commercial DVDs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R
DLs (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs (VR mode, video mode).
• NEED-to-know information (to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the
b
icon. NICE-
to-know information (tips and other useful information) is listed under the
• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:
z
icon.
Icons
Meaning
Functions available for commercial DVDs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+R DLs in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs in video
mode
Functions available for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs in VR (Video
Recording) mode
Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format)
Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format
Functions available for DATA discs containing MP3*1 audio tracks, JPEG
image files, and DivX*2 video files
1
* MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio
data.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
* DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.
2
®
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
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Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.
Remote
Turns the TV on or to standby mode.
TV
TV
PICTURE
NAVI
Turns on, or sets the player to standby
mode.
TIME/TEXT
Adjusts the TV volume.
CLEAR
AUDIO SUBTITLE
MENU
TOP MENU
B Number buttons
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.
CLEAR (18)
RETURN
DISPLAY
Clears the entry field.
Displays the playing time and
remaining time. Press repeatedly to
change the displayed information.
CD/DVD text appears only when text
is recorded on the disc.
FAST/SLOW
PLAY
If an MP3 audio track has an ID3 tag,
the player will display the album
name/track title from the ID3 tag
information. This player supports ID3
versions 1.0/1.1 and 2.2/2.3.
2 (volume) +, number 5, AUDIO, and N buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the player.
AUDIO (
)
Changes the audio language or audio
channel.
Divides the screen into 9 subscreens
so you can choose the desired scene
quickly.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
• CHAPTER VIEWER
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. See
see which language the code
represents.
The format of the current audio signal
(Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown on page 7.
• TITLE VIEWER
• TRACK VIEWER
The JPEG image files in the album
appear in 16 subscreens.
Switches the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input
sources.
6
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
FAST/SLOW PLAY
function of each button.
Example:
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
Rear (L/R)
Basic operations
:
3 / 2 .1
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL
1
To
Operation
Press N.
Press x.
Play
Stop
Pause
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
Front (L/R)
+ Centre
Press X.
◆ When playing a DivX video file on a
DATA disc
Go to the next chapter, Press >.
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Example:
MP3 audio
Go back to the
Press ..
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
1: MP3 128k
Bit rate
Scan backward/
forward
Press
M
m/
.
Press repeatedly to
change the speed.
Changes the subtitles.
Replay the previous
scene* *
Press
(replay) during
playback.
1
3
D TOP MENU
Displays the DVD’s top menu.
Briefly fast forward
Press
(advance) during
playback.
2
3
Displays the menu.
the current scene* *
4
Play backward* /
Press X during
playback, then press
m/M
Returns to the previous display.
5
forward* in slow
motion
repeatedly.
DISPLAY (17)
Displays the playback information on
the screen.
4
Play backward* /
Press X during
forward* one frame playback, then press
5
at a time
/
.
Moves the highlight to select a
displayed item.
Play in various speed Press FAST/SLOW
6
with sound*
PLAY repeatedly
during playback.
1
Enters the selected item.
*
For all DVDs except for DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+R DLs and DivX video files.
For DVDs and DivX video files only.
These functions may not work with some
scenes.
For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-VR mode only.
For DVDs, VIDEO CDs and DivX video files
only.
2
3
*
*
E ./> (previous/next)
4
5
*
*
/
(replay/step/step/
advance)
6
*
For DVDs and VIDEO CDs only.
m/M
(scan/slow)
N (play)
X (pause)
x (stop)
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Hookups
When unpacking, check the supplied accessories by referring to page 37.
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• Plug cables securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Connecting to Your TV
Connect this player to your TV monitor, or projector using an audio/video (SCART) cable. This
connection will use your TV speakers for sound.
CD/DVD player
LINE
DIGITAL OUT
(RGB)
COAXIAL
-TV
to LINE (RGB)-TV
TV
SCART cable
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
b
Be sure to make the connections firmly to
avoid hum and noise.
• 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.
• When you connect the player to your TV via the
SCART jack, the TV’s input source is set to the
player automatically when you start playback. In
this case, press TV t (input select) on the
remote to return the input to the TV.
When using this connection, check that the
TV conforms to RGB signals. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the TV to
be connected. Also, when you set “LINE” to
“RGB” under “SCREEN SETUP” in the
that conforms to RGB signals.
When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC
colour system, the player outputs the video
signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC
colour system and the picture may not
appear on the PAL colour system
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit
your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio,
televisions. In this case, open the disc tray
and remove the disc.
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• In order to listen to DTS sound tracks, you must
use this connection. DTS sound tracks are not
output through the LINE (RGB)-TV (SCART)
jack, even if you set “DTS” to “ON” in Quick
To connect to your audio component
Use the following pattern.
CD/DVD player
LINE
DIGITAL OUT
(RGB)
COAXIAL
-TV
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
Coaxial digital cable
(not supplied)
to coaxial
digital input
Audio component
with a decoder
: Signal flow
z
For correct speaker location, see the operating
instructions supplied with the connected
components.
1
If your audio component has a Dolby*
2
Digital, DTS* , or MPEG audio decoder and
a digital input jack, use this connection. You
can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS
(5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround
effect.
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #:
*2
5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are
registered trademarks and DTS Digital Out and
the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All
Rights Reserved.
b
• After you have completed the connection, make
If your audio component has an MPEG audio
decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in
sound or a loud noise will come from your
speakers.
• The TVS effects of this player cannot be used
with this connection.
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Controlling your TV with the
supplied remote
You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of your Sony TV with the
supplied remote.
Step 2: Connecting the
Mains Lead
Plug the player and TV mains lead (power
cord) into a mains.
TVt
TV
TV
TV
PICTURE
NAVI
Number
buttons
2 +/–
Step 3: Preparing the
Remote
TIME/TEXT
CLEAR
AUDIO SUBTITLE
MENU
TOP MENU
You can control the player using the supplied
remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) 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
RETURN
DISPLAY
You can control your TV using the buttons
below.
sensor
on the player.
By pressing
You can
TV [/1
Turn the TV on or off
2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of the TV
TV t
(input select)
Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other
input sources
b
b
Depending on the connected unit, you may not be
able to control your TV using all or some of the
buttons on the supplied remote.
• 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.
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To control other TVs with the remote
You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
appropriate manufacturer’s code.
1
While holding down TV [/1, press the
number buttons to select your TV’s
manufacturer’s code (see the table
below).
2
Release TV [/1.
◆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.
Manufacturer Code number
Sony
01 (default)
Hitachi
JVC
24
33
LG/Goldstar
Panasonic
Philips
76
17, 49
06, 08, 72
71
Samsung
Sharp
29
Toshiba
38
b
• 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.
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be
able to control your TV using all or some of the
buttons on the supplied remote.
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Step 4: Quick Setup
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 ..
TV
TV
PICTURE
NAVI
TIME/TEXT
CLEAR
AUDIO SUBTITLE
MENU
TOP MENU
ENTER
RETURN
DISPLAY
FAST/SLOW
PLAY
1
2
Turn on the TV.
5
6
Press X/x to select a language.
The player displays the menu and
subtitles in the selected language.
Press [/1.
The player turns on.
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected
appears.
3
Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP”
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select
SCREEN SETUP
16:9
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control
4
Press ENTER without inserting a
disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
7
Press X/xto select the setting that
matches your TV type.
◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
ENGLISH
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
DANSK
SVENSKA
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8
9
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of video signal output from the LINE
(RGB)-TV jack appears.
12Press X/x to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you wish to
send to your audio component.
If your audio component has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “DOLBY
DIGITAL.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
AUDIO SETUP
VIDEO
RGB
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
STANDARD
DOLBY SURROUND
ON
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
D-PCM
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
Press X/x to select the type of
signal you want to output from the
LINE (RGB)-TV jack.
13Press ENTER.
“DTS” is selected.
◆ Video signals
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
STANDARD
◆ RGB signals
• RGB (page 29)
DOLBY SURROUND
ON
DOLBY DIGITAL
PCM
OFF
OFF
ON
10Press ENTER.
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of jack used to connect your audio
component such as an amplifier
(receiver) appears.
14Press X/x to select whether or
not you wish to send a DTS signal
to your audio component.
Is this player connected to an amplifier
(receiver) ?
If your audio component has a DTS
decoder, select “ON.” Otherwise, select
“OFF.”
YES
DIGITAL OUTPUT
NO
15Press ENTER.
11Press X/x to select the type of
jack (if any) you are using to
connect to an audio component,
then press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished and connections
are complete.
If your audio component has an MPEG
audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG”
If you did not connect an audio
component, select “NO,” then go to step
15.
If you connected an audio component
using coaxial digital cable, select “YES:
DIGITAL OUTPUT.”
14
To stop playback
Press x.
Playback
To pause playback
Press X.
Playing Discs
z
You can have the player turned off automatically
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than
30 minutes. To turn this function on or off, set
“AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your disc.
b
Discs created on DVD recorders must be correctly
finalized before they can be played. For more
information about finalizing, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the DVD recorder.
TV
TV
PICTURE
NAVI
Number
buttons
TIME/TEXT
CLEAR
AUDIO SUBTITLE
MENU
Note on playing DTS sound tracks on a
DVD VIDEO
TOP MENU
DTS audio signals are output only through the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
ENTER
RETURN
DISPLAY
RETURN
To resume playback from the point where
you stopped the disc
FAST/SLOW
PLAY
When you press N again after you stop
playback, the player starts playback from the
point when you pressed x.
z
1
2
Press Z on the player, and place
the disc on the disc tray.
To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press N.
b
Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and
Programme Play.
Playback side
facing down
Press N.
The disc tray closes. The player starts
playback (continuous play). Adjust the
volume on the TV or the audio
component.
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen. For DVD
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To play VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions
(PBC Playback)
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the
menu on the TV screen.
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with
PBC functions, the menu for your selection
appears.
Select an item using the number buttons, and
press ENTER. Then, follow the instructions
in the menu for interactive operations (press
N when “Press SELECT” appears).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc, as the operating procedure may differ
depending on the VIDEO CD.
To return to the menu
Press O RETURN.
z
To play without using PBC, press ./> or the
number buttons while the player is stopped to select
a track, then press N or ENTER.
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and
the player starts continuous play. You cannot play
still pictures such as a menu.
To return to PBC playback, press x twice then
press N.
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent children
from opening it.
When the player is in standby mode, press O
RETURN, ENTER, and [/1 on the remote.
The player turns on and “
” (LOCKED)
appears on the front panel display. The Z
button on the player does not work while the
Child Lock is set.
To unlock the disc tray, press O RETURN,
ENTER, and [/1 again when the player is in
standby mode.
b
Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the
locked.
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Control Menu display (Magic Pad)
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
, Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2 (Except CD)
m
Control Menu display off
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
Press X/x to select the Control Menu item, then press ENTER.
2
Currently playing chapter number*
1
Currently playing title number*
1
Total number of titles*
Playback status
(N Playback,
X Pause,
2
Total number of chapters*
x Stop, etc.)
Control Menu items
Type of disc
being played*
3
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
DVD VIDEO
(
1 8 3 4
4
Playing time*
Current setting
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Selected item
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
Options
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
PROGRAM
ENTER
DISPLAY
Quit:
Operation message
1
* Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs,
album number for DATA discs.
2
* Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs,
MP3 audio track number, JPEG image file
number, or DivX video file number for DATA
discs.
* Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”
* Displays the date for JPEG files.
3
4
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List of Control Menu items
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all
tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one
title/chapter/track/album/file
repeatedly.
Item
Item Name, Function
TITLE/SCENE/TRACK
CHAPTER/INDEX
A-B REPEAT (page 22)
Specifies the parts you want to play
repeatedly.
TRACK
Selects the title, scene, track,
chapter, or index to be played.
SHARPNESS (page 23)
Exaggerates the outline of the image
to produce a sharper picture.
1
Press X/x to select the search
method.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Set to prohibit playback on this
player.
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a
number).
2
Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”
QUICK:
Use Quick Setup to choose the
desired language of the on-screen
display, the aspect ratio of the TV
and the audio output signal.
3
Press the number buttons to
select the number you want to
search.
4
Press ENTER.
TIME/TEXT
CUSTOM:
Checks the elapsed time and the
remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and
music searching (DVD and DivX
video files only).
In addition to the Quick Setup
setting, you can adjust various other
settings.
RESET:
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to
the default setting.
1
2
Press ENTER.
ZOOM
Input the time code using the
number buttons, then press
ENTER.
Magnifies the image up to four times
the original size, and scroll using C/
X/x/c.
To return to normal view, press
CLEAR.
For example, to find the scene at
2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20
seconds after the beginning, just
enter “2:10:20.”
This function is available for all
pictures except a background image.
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ANGLE
You cannot search for a scene on a
DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD+R DL
using the time code.
Changes the angle.
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE
Adjusts the video signal from the
player. You can select the picture
quality that best suits the programme
you are watching.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST
Selects the type of titles (DVD-VR
mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL
one, or an edited PLAY LIST.
PROGRAM (page 20)
Selects the title, chapter, or track to
play in the order you want.
Plays the title, chapter, or track in
random order.
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◆Items for DATA discs
Item Item Name, Function
TVS
Selects surround sound effect when
connecting a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers. This only works when
playing a multichannel Dolby audio
soundtrack. Furthermore, if the
player is set up to output the signal
from the DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL) jack, the surround
effect will only be heard when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-
PCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM”
ALBUM
Selects the album that contains MP3
audio tracks and JPEG image file to
be played.
FILE
Selects the JPEG image file to be
played.
ALBUM
Selects the album that contains DivX
video file to be played.
The default setting is underlined.
• OFF
Cancels the setting.
FILE
Selects the DivX video file to be
played.
• TVS DYNAMIC THEATER
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
This mode is effective when the
distance between the front L and R
speakers is short, such as with built-
in speakers on a stereo TV.
DATE
Displays the date the picture was
taken by a digital camera.
INTERVAL (page 26)
Specifies the duration for which the
slides are displayed on the screen.
EFFECT (page 26)
Selects the effects to be used for
changing slides during a slide show.
• TVS NIGHT
This feature is useful when you want
to hear the dialogue and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS
WIDE” at low volume.
MODE (MP3, JPEG)
Selects the data type; MP3 audio
track (AUDIO), JPEG image file
(IMAGE), or both (AUTO) to be
played when playing a DATA disc.
• TVS STANDARD
Use this setting when you want to
use TVS with 2 separate speakers.
b
• When you select one of the TVS
modes, turn off the surround setting
of the connected TV or audio
component.
• The TVS effects do not work when
using the Fast Play or Slow Play
functions, even though you can
change the TVS modes.
z
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
t
when you select any item
except “OFF” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,”
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS,”
“ZOOM,” “TVS” only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY
LIST” indicator lights up in green when you select
“PLAY LIST” (default setting). The “ANGLE”
indicator lights up in green when you can change
the angle. The “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE”
indicator lights up in green when any setting other
than “STANDARD” is selected.
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3 Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to programme.
Various Play Mode
Functions
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
You can set the following play modes:
Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
PROGRAM
T
C
ALL CLEAR
– –
– –
ALL
1. TITLE
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
01
02
03
04
05
b
The play mode is cancelled when:
– you open the disc tray.
– you press [/1 and the player enters standby mode.
Creating your own
programme (Programme Play)
Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,”
then press ENTER.
PROGRAM
T
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE 0 2 0 3
You can play the contents of a disc in the
order you want. You can programme up to 99
titles, chapters, and tracks.
–
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
01
02
03
04
05
1 After selecting
(PROGRAM)
X/x to select “SET t,” then press
ENTER.
Selected title and chapter
“TRACK” is displayed when you play
a VIDEO CD or CD.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
PROGRAM
T
ALL CLEAR
– –
1. TITLE
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
Selected track
01
02
03
04
05
0:15:30
T
PROGRAM
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
– –
0 2
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
Titles or tracks recorded on a disc
2 Press c.
The cursor moves to the title or track row
“T” (in this case, “01”).
Total time of the programmed tracks
PROGRAM
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3, to programme
other titles, chapters, or tracks.
T
C
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
ALL
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
01
02
03
04
05
06
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
Chapters recorded on a disc
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5 Press N.
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
Programme Play begins.
When the programme ends, you can
restart the same programme again by
pressing N.
To return to normal play
1 After selecting
(SHUFFLE) on
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1. To
play the same programme again, select “ON”
in step 1 and press ENTER.
x to select the item to be shuffled.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
To change or cancel a programme
1
Follow step 1 of “Creating your own
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
2
Select the programme number of the title,
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using X/x and press c. If you
want to delete the title, chapter, or track
from the programme, press CLEAR.
◆ When Programme Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Programme Play.
2 Press ENTER.
Shuffle Play starts.
3
Follow step 3 of “Creating your own
programme (Programme Play)” for new
programming. To cancel a programme,
select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1.
To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or
tracks in the programmed order
Press X and select “ALL CLEAR” in step 2 of
“Creating your own programme (Programme
Play)” and press ENTER.
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• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option,
press N. Shuffle Play starts.
• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in
random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
z
You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Programme Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play
b
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
Playing repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
b
• When you programme tracks on a Super VCD, the
total playing time is not displayed.
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a
disc, or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Programme Play modes.
1 After selecting
(REPEAT) on
x to select the item to be repeated.
• DISC: repeats all of the titles, tracks, or
albums. (Select ORIGINAL or PLAY
LIST in DVD-VR mode.)
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• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
• FILE (DivX video files only): repeats
the current file.
3 When you reach the ending point
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1.
◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play
is activated
• ON: repeats Programme Play or Shuffle
Play.
b
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple
2 Press ENTER.
titles.
• You may not set A-B Repeat Play for contents in
DVD-VR mode that contains still pictures.
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1.
b
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
Repeating a specific
portion (A-B Repeat Play)
You can play a specific portion of a title,
chapter or track repeatedly.
1 After selecting
(A-B REPEAT)
X/x to select “SET t,” then press
ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.
A 18 - 1:32:30
B
2 During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:33:05
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Sharpening the picture
Customizing the
Playback Configuration
(SHARPNESS)
You can enhance the outlines of images to
produce a sharper picture.
Adjusting the playback
picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)
1 After selecting
(SHARPNESS)
X/x to select a level.
The default setting is underlined.
• OFF: cancels this option.
You can adjust the video signal from the
player to obtain the picture quality you want.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
1 After selecting
(CUSTOM
2 Press ENTER.
PICTURE MODE) on the Control Menu
setting you want.
The selected setting takes effect.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard
picture.
Locking discs (PARENTAL
CONTROL)
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the colour
intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and colour intensity.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
• CINEMA 2: white colours become
brighter and black colours become
richer, and the colour contrast is
increased.
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.
1 After selecting
(PARENTAL
CONTROL) on the Control Menu
“PLAYER t,” then press ENTER.
The password is required.
2 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
• MEMORY: adjusts the picture in
greater detail.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
PICTURE
Changes the contrast.
3 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”
BRIGHTNESS Changes the overall
then press ENTER.
brightness.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
COLOR
HUE
Makes the colours
deeper or lighter.
4 Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
Changes the colour
balance.
The area is selected.
2 Press ENTER.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select
and enter a standard code in the table on
page 38 using the number buttons.
The selected setting takes effect.
5 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then
z
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
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6 Select the level you want using X/x,
then press ENTER.
Playing MP3 Audio and
JPEG Images
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files on DATA discs.
You can enjoy JPEG images as a slide show.
To turn off the Parental Control function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 6.
PICTURE
TV
TV
PICTURE
NAVI
NAVI
To set or change your password
After selecting “PARENTAL CONTROL”
on the Control Menu, select “PASSWORD
t,” then press ENTER.
TIME/TEXT
TIME/TEXT
SUBTITLE
CLEAR
AUDIO SUBTITLE
MENU
CLEAR
TOP MENU
MENU
z
ENTER
DISPLAY
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat step 1 of “Locking discs (PARENTAL
CONTROL).” 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 N. When the display for entering
your password appears, enter your new password.
RETURN
DISPLAY
RETURN
FAST/SLOW
PLAY
b
z
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 cancelled, the
level returns to the previous level.
You can view the disc information while playing
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files using
b
DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD
format automatically start playing when inserted.
1
Press MENU.
The list of albums on the disc appears.
When an album is being played, its title is
shaded.
1
( 15)
Album 1
Album 2
Album 3
Album 4
Album 5
Album 6
Album 7
Album 8
2
Press X/x to select the album.
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3
Press N.
Playback starts from the selected album.
The JPEG images in the selected album
start playing as a slide show.
Selecting a JPEG image file
1 Press MENU.
The list of albums on the disc appears.
To select a specific MP3 audio track,
press ENTER and press X/x to select a
track, then press ENTER.
To select a specific JPEG image file, see
2 Press X/x to select the album, then
press PICTURE NAVI.
The image files in the album appear in 16
subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on
the right.
To stop playback
Press x.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
To go to the next or previous page
Press c or C.
9
10
14
11
15
12
16
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
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To display additional images, select a
bottom image and press x. To return to a
previous image, select a top image and
press X.
To go to the next or previous MP3 audio
track
Press > or . during playback. You can
select the first track of the next album by
pressing > during playback of the last
track of the current album.
Note that you cannot return to the previous
album by using ., and that you need to
select the previous album from the album list.
3 PressC/X/x/cto select the image you
want to view, and press ENTER.
The selected image appears.
To go to the next or previous JPEG image
file
Press C or c during playback. You can select
the first file of the next album by pressing c
during playback of the last file of the current
album.
Note that you cannot return to the previous
album by using C, and that you need to select
the previous album from the album list.
To turn on or off the display
Press MENU repeatedly.
z
Of the selected album, you can select to play only
the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or both, by
To rotate a JPEG image
Press X/x while viewing the image. Each
time you press X, the image rotates
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
To return to normal view, press CLEAR.
Note that the view also returns to normal if
you press C/c to go to the next or previous
image.
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To display JPEG image information
Press SUBTITLE while viewing JPEG image
files.
The file name, camera maker/model, date,
time, picture resolution, file size, camera
setting information (ISO speed rating,
Exposure time, F Number, Exposure bias, or
Focal length) of the picture are displayed on
the screen.
Selecting the slides’
appearance (EFFECT)
You can select the way the slides are
displayed during a slide show.
1 After selecting
(EFFECT) on
x to select a setting.
is displayed when the picture was taken
using flash.
The default setting is underlined.
• MODE 1: the images randomly cycle
through the effects.
• MODE 2: the next image slides over the
previous image.
is displayed when the image is
automatically rotated.
To hide the information, press SUBTITLE.
Note that the above information may not
appear depending on the digital camera.
• MODE 3: the image sweeps in from top
to bottom.
• MODE 4: the image sweeps in from left
to right.
• MODE 5: the image stretches out from
the centre of the screen.
To stop viewing the JPEG image
Press x.
b
• OFF: turns off this function.
PICTURE NAVI does not work if “AUDIO (MP3)”
2 Press ENTER.
Setting the pace for a
slide show (INTERVAL)
You can set the time the slides are displayed
on the screen.
1 After selecting
(INTERVAL) on
x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• NORMAL: sets to standard duration.
• FAST: sets a duration shorter than
NORMAL.
• SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than
NORMAL.
• SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than
SLOW 1.
2 Press ENTER.
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1
Press MENU.
A list of albums on the disc appears. Only
albums that contain DivX video files are
listed.
Playing DivX Video Files
To play the entire album, select an album
and press N.
®
DivX is a video file compression
technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This
product is an official DivX Certified
product.
You can play DATA discs that contain DivX
video files.
®
2
3
Press X/x to select the album and
press ENTER.
Press N.
TV
TV
PICTURE
NAVI
Playback starts from the selected album.
To select a specific file, press X/x, and
press ENTER. The selected file starts
playing.
TIME/TEXT
TIME/
TEXT
CLEAR
AUDIO SUBTITLE
MENU
TOP MENU
MENU
ENTER
To stop playback
Press x.
RETURN
DISPLAY
RETURN
FAST/SLOW
PLAY
To go to the next or previous page
Press C or c.
To turn the display on or off
Press MENU repeatedly.
z
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
You can view the disc information while playing a
b
To go to the next or previous DivX video
file without turning on the above file list
You can select the next or previous DivX
video file in the same album by pressing >
or ..
You can also select the first file of the next
album by pressing > during playback of
the last file of the current album. Note that
you cannot return to the previous album by
using .. To return to the previous album,
select it from the album list.
• If there are no DivX video files recorded on the
DATA disc, a message appears to indicate that the
disc is not playable.
• The player cannot play a DivX video file of size
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.
• The player cannot play some DivX video files that
are longer than 3 hours.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture
may pause or be unclear. In which case, it is
recommended that you create the file at a lower
bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is the
recommended audio format. Note, however, this
player does not conform to WMA (Windows
Media Audio) format.
• Because of the compression technology used for
DivX video files, it may take some time after you
press N for the picture to appear.
z
If the number of viewing times is preset, you can
play the DivX video files as many times as the
preset number. The following occurrences are
counted:
– when the disc tray is opened.
– when another file is played.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the sound may
not match the pictures on the screen.
– when the player is turned off. This includes when
the player is automatically turned off by the Auto
Power Off function. Press X instead of x when
you want to stop viewing.
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LANGUAGE SETUP
Settings and Adjustments
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set
various languages for the on-screen display or
sound track.
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.
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup
Display.
◆OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
For details on each Setup Display item, see
◆MENU (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
b
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority
over the Setup Display settings and not all of the
functions described may work.
◆AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
1
2
Press DISPLAY when the player is
in stop mode.
◆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.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear.
• QUICK: makes the basic adjustments
(page 13).
z
If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List” on
page 38 using the number buttons.
• CUSTOM: makes various adjustments.
• RESET: resets all the settings explained
3
Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”
then press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
Select the setup category and adjust each
item following the instruction on pages
b
If 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.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
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◆ SCREEN SAVER
The screen saver image appears when you
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play a CD, or DATA
disc (MP3 audio) for more than 15 minutes.
The screen saver will help prevent your
display device from becoming damaged
(ghosting). Press N to turn off the screen
saver.
SCREEN SETUP
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
ON
Turns on the screen saver.
Turns off the screen saver.
The default settings are underlined.
OFF
◆ TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
◆ BACKGROUND
Selects the background colour or picture on
the TV screen when the player is in stop mode
or while playing a CD, or DATA disc (MP3
audio).
16:9
Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
4:3
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.
JACKET
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.
4:3
Select this when you connect a
PAN SCAN 4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the
player appears.
portions that do not fit.
BLUE
The background colour is blue.
BLACK
The background colour is
black.
16:9
◆ LINE
Selects video signals output from the LINE
(RGB)-TV jack on the rear panel of the
player.
4:3 LETTER BOX
VIDEO
RGB
Outputs video signals.
Outputs RGB signals.
4:3 PAN SCAN
b
If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture
will appear on the TV screen, even if you select
“RGB.” Refer to the instructions supplied with your
TV.
b
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
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b
• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language
may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital
sound tracks have the same number of channels,
the player selects PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and
Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order.
CUSTOM SETUP
Use this to set up playback related and other
settings.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
The default settings are underlined.
◆ AUTO POWER OFF
◆DivX
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or
off.
Displays the registration code for this player.
For more information, go to
on the Internet.
ON
The player enters standby mode
when left in stop mode for more
than 30 minutes.
OFF
Switches this function 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).
OFF
ON
Switches this function off.
Automatically starts playback
when the player is turned on by
a timer (not supplied).
◆ PAUSE MODE (DVDs only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
AUTO
The picture, including subjects
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.
◆ 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, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby
Digital format) are recorded.
OFF
No priority given.
Priority given.
AUTO
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◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
AUDIO SETUP
ON
Normally, select this position.
When you select “ON,” see
for further settings.
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
OFF
The influence of the digital
circuit upon the analogue circuit
is minimal.
The default settings are underlined.
◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVDs only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.”
This function affects the output from the
following jacks:
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect a component such
as an audio component or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,”
“DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
If you connect a component that is
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from
the speakers, risking damage to your ears or
speakers.
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack only
when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-
STANDARD Normally, select this position.
TV MODE
Makes low sounds clear even if
you turn the volume down.
WIDE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
◆ DOWNMIX (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2
channels when you play a DVD which has
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the
function affects the output of the following
jacks:
D-PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You can
select whether the signals
conform to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) or not by making
adjustments to the
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM”
“DOWNMIX” item in
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to 2 channels for enjoying
surround sounds.
NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to 2 channels for use
with your stereo.
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◆ MPEG (DVDs only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
The analogue audio signals from the LINE (RGB)-
TV jack are not affected by this setting and keep
their original sampling frequency level.
PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
multi-channel MPEG audio
sound tracks, only the Front (L)
and Front (R) signals will be
output from your two front
speakers.
MPEG
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
◆ DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
OFF
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
ON
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
• When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS
sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in
• If you connect the player to audio
equipment without a DTS decoder, do not
set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD
VIDEOs are always converted
to 48kHz/16bit.
96kHz/24bit All types of signals including
96kHz/24bit are output in their
original format. However, if the
signal is encrypted for
copyright protection purposes,
the signal is only output as
48kHz/16bit.
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, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode.
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
Additional Information
, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack,
, While playing a Super VCD on which the
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will
come out when you select “2:STEREO,”
“2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.” Press AUDIO to select
the recorded track.
, When playing multichannel MPEG audio
sound tracks, only the Front (L) and Front
(R) signals will be output from two front
speakers.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the player, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected
securely.
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, Re-connect the connecting cable securely.
, The connecting cables are damaged.
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
, Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an
item appropriate for your system (page 29).
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
Operation
The remote does not function.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
, There are obstacles between the remote and
the player.
, The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the player.
, The disc is recorded in a colour system that
is different from your TV.
The disc does not play.
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down.
, The disc is skewed.
, The player cannot play certain discs
(page 35).
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the player.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
The picture is black and white.
, Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an
item appropriate for your TV (page 29).
, Depending on the TV, the picture on the
screen becomes black and white when you
play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour
system.
, When you are using a SCART cable, be sure
to use one that is fully wired (21-pins).
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that
Sound
There is no sound.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played
, The player cannot play audio tracks in
mp3PRO format.
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE
, Re-connect the connecting cable securely.
, The connecting cable is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input
, The audio component input is not correctly
set.
, The DATA disc contains a DivX video file.
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The JPEG image file cannot be played
(page 35).
Some functions such as Stop, Fast Play,
Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, Repeat
Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play
cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able
to do some of the operations above.
, The image is larger than 3072 (width) ×
2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than
3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG.
(Some progressive JPEG files cannot be
displayed even if the file size is within this
specified capacity.)
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, unplug the
player.
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO
, The DATA disc contains a DivX video file.
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the
screen.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.
files start playing simultaneously.
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”
The DivX video file cannot be played.
, The file is not created in DivX format.
, The file has an extension other than “.AVI”
or “.DIVX.”
, The DATA disc (DivX video) is not created
in a DivX format that conforms to ISO 9660
Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet/UDF.
The disc tray does not open and “
(LOCKED) appears on the front panel
display.
”
The disc tray does not open and
, The DivX video file is larger than 720
(width) × 576 (height).
“
” (TRAY LOCKED) appears on
the front panel display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
The album/track/file names are not
displayed correctly.
, The player can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
“Data error” appears on the TV screen
when playing a DATA disc.
, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/
“ .”
*
DivX video file you want to play is broken.
, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III
data.
, The JPEG image file format does not
conform to DCF (page 35).
, The JPEG image file has the extension
“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG
format.
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
“Copyright lock” appears and the screen
turns blue when playing in DVD-VR mode.
, Images taken from digital broadcasts, etc.,
may contain copy protection signals, such
as complete copy protection signals, single
copy signals, and restriction-free signals.
When images that contain copy protection
signals are played, a blue screen may appear
instead of the images. It may take a while
when looking for playable images. (For
player that cannot play images that contain
a copy protection only)
, The file you want to play has the extension
“.AVI” or “.DIVX,” but is not in DivX
format, or is in DivX format but does not
conform to a DivX Certified profile.
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The player can play recordable media that is
correctly finalized.
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,”
and “CD” logos are trademarks.
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear on the
screen)
The player cannot play the discs other than
above. Also, the player cannot play the
following discs:
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
When the self-diagnosis function is activated
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50)
with a combination of a letter and four digits
appears on the screen. In this case, check the
following table.
First three
Cause and/or corrective
characters of action
the service
Note about CDs/DVDs
number
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
C 13
The disc is dirty or recorded
in a format that this player
,Clean the disc with a
cleaning cloth or check its
format.
– video CD format
– MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) audio
tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video
files of format conforming to ISO 9660*
Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet
– KODAK Picture CD format
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
C 31
The disc is not inserted
correctly.
,Re-insert the disc
correctly.
Playable Discs
The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs recorded
in the following formats:
Format of discs
Commercial DVD
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX video files of format conforming to
UDF (Universal Disk Format).
DVD-RW/-R
MP3 audio track, JPEG image
file or DivX video file that the
player can play
DVD+RW/+R/
+R DL
The player can play the following tracks and
files:
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension
“.MP3.”
– JPEG image files with the extension
“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
– JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*
image file format.
VIDEO CD/
Music CD
– DivX video files with the extension “.AVI”
or “.DIVX.”
CD-RW/-R
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* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
• The player cannot play a DivX video file of size
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture
may be unclear or the sound may skip.
• The player cannot play some DivX video files that
are longer than 3 hours.
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• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
of the track/file names when you store the tracks
(or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be
played in that order.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
• Since a disc with a complex hierarchy of folders
takes longer to start playback, it is recommended
that you create albums with no more than two
hierarchies.
• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio
track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set
to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat
back of the unit and only will play
commercial DVDs (playback only) labelled
with identical region codes. This system is
used to protect copyrights.
ALL
Commercial DVDs labelled
play on this player.
will also
Depending on the commercial DVD, there
may be no region code indication, even
though playing the commercial DVD is
prohibited by area restrictions.
b
• The player will play any data with the extension
“.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG,” even if they are not
in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may
generate a loud noise which could damage your
speaker system.
DVP–XXXX
X
Region code
00V 00Hz
NO.
00W
• The player does not conform to audio tracks in
mp3PRO format.
0-000-000-00
• Some JPEG files cannot be played.
• With DATA discs that contain DivX video files in
addition to MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files,
the player plays only the DivX video files.
• You can view a slide show with sound only when
the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files are
placed in the same album.
• If playing time of JPEG image or MP3 audio is
longer than the other, the longer one continues
without sound or image.
• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image
data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound
still skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.
• Some JPEG files, especially progressive JPEG
files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more,
may take longer to display than others, which may
make the duration seem longer than the setting
you selected.
• The player recognizes a maximum of 200 albums
regardless of the selected mode. Of each album,
the player recognizes up to 300 MP3 audio tracks
and 300 JPEG image files when “AUTO” is
selected, 600 MP3 audio tracks when “AUDIO
(MP3)” is selected, 600 JPEG image files when
“IMAGE (JPEG)” is selected, and 600 DivX
video files.
b
• Notes about recordable media
Some recordable media cannot be played on this
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs,
even if they have been correctly finalized. In this
case, view the disc by normal playback. Also
some DATA discs created in Packet Write format
cannot be played.
• Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Various music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies are marketed by some
record companies. Please be aware that among
those discs, there are some that do not conform to
the CD standard and may not be playable by this
product.
• For player that cannot play images that
contain a copy protection only
Images in DVD-VR mode with CPRM*
protection may not be played if they contain a
copy protection signal. “Copyright lock” appears
on the screen.
• Proceeding to the next or another album may take
some time.
• The player may not play a DivX video file when
the file has been combined from two or more
DivX video files.
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* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects the
copyright of images.
Specifications
• Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Outputs
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load
impedance)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
LINE (RGB)-TV:
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
(AUDIO): SCART jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
(VIDEO): SCART jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
(RGB): SCART jack/0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this player plays
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed,
some playback features may not be available.
Also, refer to the instructions supplied with
the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
General
Power requirements:
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 10 W
Dimensions (approx.):
320 × 38 × 209 mm (width/height/depth)
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 1.2 kg
Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
About MPEG-4 VISUAL
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER
THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
USE OF A CONSUMER FOR DECODING
VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4
VIDEO”) THAT WAS ENCODED BY A
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A
VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG
LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL
BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Supplied accessories
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA,
LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
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Language Code List
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
1027 Afar
1183 Irish
1347 Maori
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;
Lettish
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1345 Malagasy
1703 Not specified
Parental Control Area Code List
Code Area
Code Area
Code Area
Code Area
2044 Argentina
2047 Australia
2046 Austria
2057 Belgium
2070 Brazil
2079 Canada
2090 Chile
2165 Finland
2174 France
2109 Germany
2248 India
2238 Indonesia
2254 Italy
2276 Japan
2304 Korea
2363 Malaysia
2362 Mexico
2149 Spain
2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand
2379 Norway
2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland
2528 Thailand
2184 United
Kingdom
2427 Pakistan
2424 Philippines
2436 Portugal
2489 Russia
2092 China
2115 Denmark
2501 Singapore
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