3-234-851-14(1) Portable CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions D-VM1 © 2001 Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
Precautions On safety • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • This unit operates on 100 – 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. • 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 handling the LCD screen • The LCD is manufactured using highprecision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green) that continuously appear on the LCD. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. • Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. This could cause a malfunction. • Using the player in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
Consideration for others Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you. For the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Replace the AC power adaptor with model AC-E1020 only, if replacement is necessary. On cleaning Replace the Car battery cord with model DCC-E8 only, if replacement is necessary. xCasing Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Setting the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Protecting Your Hearing (AVLS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Locking the Buttons (HOLD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Using with Other Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About this Manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the monitor unit and remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the monitor unit and remote.
Terms for discs Title The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on a video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on an audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want. Chapter Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want.
Notes on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs • 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. • CDs and VIDEO CDs may be heard louder than DVDs even at the same volume setting.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Player A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q OPEN knob (21) (remote sensor) (18) CHG (charge) indicator (18) POWER indicator (21) HOLD switch (49) VOL (volume) +/– buttons (22) The VOL + button has a tactile dot. ./> (previous/next) buttons (24) NX (play/pause) button (22, 24) The NX button has a tactile dot.
Monitor unit The buttons on the monitor unit work differently when they are operated with the SHIFT button. A B C D E F G H Attaching the strap for the monitor unit I J 12 SHIFT button (14) (26) BRIGHT knob (21) i (headphones) jack (21) HOLD switch (49) ./> (previous/next) buttons (24) When operated with SHIFT: Slow motion/One frame playback buttons (34) VOL (volume) +/– buttons (22) The VOL + button has a tactile dot.
Remote A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U SHUFFLE button (30) AUDIO button (41) PROGRAM button (28) ANGLE button (46) SUBTITLE button (47) REPEAT button (31) .
Guide to On-Screen Displays (Status Bar and Control Menu) The following explains the 2 types of on-screen displays used with this player: Status Bar and Control Menu. To change the language for the on-screen display You may change the language for the on-screen display to your desired one. See “Using the Setup Display” on page 63. Status Bar This display appears when you press the V (DISPLAY) button once while pressing the SHIFT button.
List of Control Menu Item The numbers in parentheses indicate reference pages. TITLE/SCENE /TRACK (page 35) CHAPTER/INDEX (page 35) TRACK (page 35) INDEX (page 35) TIME/TEXT (page 35) AUDIO (page 41) SUBTITLE (page 47) ANGLE (page 46) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. Selects the chapter or index to be played. Selects the track to be played. Selects the index to be played. Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching.
STROBE PLAYBACK (page 39) Displays the 9 consecutive scenes on the screen. To change the display Press V (DISPLAY) while pressing SHIFT repeatedly. , Status Bar m Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 m On-screen display off Items differ depending on the disc. t z The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when the function is activated. In case of “ANGLE” and “ANGLE VIEWER,” the Control Menu icon lights up in green when you can select an angle.
Getting Started Quick Overview Step 1: Unpacking Getting Started A quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoyment. To enjoy the various features of this player, refer to “Playing Discs” on page 25. To use this player connected to a TV or speakers, refer to “Using with Other Components” on page 50.
Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player. Insert the # end first. Notes • 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.
A Sandwich the player with the rechargeable battery and push the rechargeable battery against the player. Push the rechargeable battery until it stops. Make sure that the edges of the rechargeable battery do not go over the catches at the top and bottom of the player. Getting Started B Fasten the screw. Hold the screw and turn it. C Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. D Connect the AC power adaptor to the player, and plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
Battery life When the cover of the monitor unit is open about 4 hours When the cover of the monitor unit is closed about 5 hours Measured during DVD playback in “NORMAL” sound mode, BRIGHT knob at the minimum Battery life may differ depending on the surrounding temperature or conditions under which the player is used. When the battery power becomes low The status bar automatically appears and flashes. The power is automatically turned off after a few minutes.
Step 3: Playing a Disc A Make sure the power is turned off. Securely connect the monitor unit to the player, and the headphones to the monitor unit. Headphones (supplied) Monitor unit (supplied) to i Getting Started You can connect the supplied headphones to the i jack on the player. By connecting headphones to the i jacks on both the monitor unit and player, two people can listen together. to MONITOR B Slide OPEN to one side, and unhook the buckle to open the lid.
D Press NX. The player begins playing the disc. Adjust the brightness by turning BRIGHT. Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or –. BRIGHT x NX VOL +/– x NX VOL +/– Depending on the disc A menu may be displayed on the monitor unit screen. If so, select the item you want from the menu and play the DVD (page 26) or VIDEO CD disc (page 27). To stop playing Press x. To take out the disc Remove the disc while pressing the pivot in the center of the tray.
z If you keep the player in pause mode or display a still picture such as a menu for 15 minutes, when the POWER indicator is flashing in green, the player is turned off automatically (Auto Power Off). To disconnect the monitor unit Pull the plug while holding the knobs on both sides of the plug. Getting Started To use the stand You may place the player on the supplied stand. Place the player facing as shown below so that the player stands stably.
Additional operations Number buttons ./> ./> NX Remote sensor H x x X ENTER ./> NX x To Operations Power indicator Player Monitor unit Remote Stop Press x Press x Press x Lit (goes out after 3 minutes) Pause Press NX Press NX Press X Flash Resume play after pause Press NX Press NX Press H Lit Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Press > lightly* Press > lightly* Press > Lit Go back to the preceding chapter, Press .
Using the remote Playing Discs Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume H x Play) SHIFT NX x 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. “Disc will restart from current point.” appears on the screen and you can restart the disc from the point where you stopped the disc. If this message does not appear, Resume Play is not available. 1 2 Press x. Press H. Playing Discs When you stop the disc, the player remembers the point where you pressed x.
Using the remote Using the DVD’s 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 TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the MENU button. TOP MENU C/X/x/c ENTER 1 2 SHIFT b/v/V/B/ ENTER MENU 3 Press TOP MENU or MENU.
Using the remote Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) ./ > H X/x ENTER 1 SHIFT ./> NX v/V/ ENTER x 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. 2 Select the item number you want by pressing v/V. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD.
Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle 2 Press v/V to select (PROGRAM), then press ENTER. The options for “PROGRAM” appear. 3 Press v/V to select “SETt,” then press ENTER. The display for programming appears. 4 Press B. Now you can select a title on the DVD, or a track on the CD.
5 Select the title, chapter, or track you want to program. x When playing a DVD For example, select chapter “03” of title “02.” Press v/V to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER. To program other titles, chapters, or tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5. The programed titles, chapters, and tracks are displayed in the selected order. 7 Press NX to start Program Play. Program Play begins. When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing NX. PROGRAM T ALL CLEAR __ 1. TITLE __ 2.
To change or cancel a program 1 2 3 1 While pressing SHIFT, press V 3 times for DVD or twice for VIDEO CD/CD during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. 2 Press v/V to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER. The options for “SHUFFLE” appear. Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” Select the program number of the title, chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using v/V, then press B. Follow Step 5 for new programming.
Using the remote 2 Press v/V to select (REPEAT), then press ENTER. The options for “REPEAT” appear. 3 Press v/V to select the item. SHUFFLE CLEAR H x When playing a DVD • DISC: Repeats all of the titles. • TITLE: Repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: Repeats the current chapter. z You can also display the Control Menu by pressing DISPLAY. Use X/x instead of v/V. To return to normal play While pressing SHIFT, press VOL – (CLEAR on the remote), or select “OFF” in Step 3.
Using the remote 12 (27 ) 18( 34 ) C 00:09:57 PLAY DVD REPEAT OFF SET OFF CLEAR H X/x DISPLAY 3 ENTER Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the item. If the player is stopped, press H to start Repeat Play. Press v/V to select “SETt,” then press ENTER. The “A-B REPEAT” setting display appears. A –B REPEAT Set point A with ENTER . z You can also display the Control Menu by pressing DISPLAY. Use X/x instead of v/V.
6 While pressing SHIFT, press V (twice for a DVD) to turn off the Control Menu. Using the remote CLEAR ENTER Playing Discs X/x DISPLAY Press DISPLAY to display the Control Menu. Use X/x instead of v/V. To turn off the Control Menu, press DISPLAY (twice for a DVD). To return to normal play While pressing SHIFT, press VOL – (CLEAR on the remote), or select “OFF” in Step 3. Notes • You can set A-B Repeat Play for only one specific section.
Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slowmotion Play) Press or while playing a disc. When you find the point you want, press H to return to the normal speed. Each time you press or during scan, the playback speed changes. Three speeds are available. With each press the indication changes as follows: Playback direction x2B (DVD/CD only) t 1M t 2M You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.
Using the remote Searching for a Title or Chapter / H SHIFT v/V/ENTER Playback direction 2y y 1y Opposite direction (DVD only) 2 y1 1 While pressing SHIFT, press V Searching for a Scene Press or when the player is in pause mode. To return to the normal speed, press H. or during Each time you press Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available.
Example: when you select (CHAPTER) “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, or scenes. 1 2( 2 7 ) 1 8( 3 4) C 00:09:57 Using the remote PLAY DVD Selected row 3 Press ENTER. “** (**)” changes to “-- (**).” 1 2( 2 7 ) 1––8( 3 4) C 00:09:57 PLAY DVD Press DISPLAY to display the Control Menu. Use X/x instead of v/V. You can select titles, tracks and scenes also using the number buttons.
Searching by Scene (VIEWER) You can divide the screen into 9 sub-screens and find the desired scene quickly. Notes Press ENTER. The initial scenes of titles or chapters appear. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Scanning the title, chapter, or track You can divide the screen into 9 sub-screens and display the first scene of titles, chapters, or tracks. You can also play back from the selected title, chapter, or track.
Using the remote Press DISPLAY to display the Control Menu. Use C/X/x/c instead of b/v/V/B. Displaying different angles simultaneously If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, you can display all of the angles recorded on the disc on the same screen, and start playback in continuous mode at the chosen angle. The angles are displayed on a screen divided into 9 sections. 38 1 While pressing SHIFT, press V 3 times during playback. The Control Menu is displayed.
Dividing a Scene into 9 Sections (STROBE PLAYBACK) Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can display 9 consecutive moving pictures on the screen. When you press NX, the moving pictures pause. You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the playing time or remaining time of the disc. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text recorded on the disc.
• T **:**:** Playing time of the current title • T–**:**:** Remaining time of the current title x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) • **:** Playing time of the current scene x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD • T **:** Playing time of the current track • T–**:** Remaining time of the current track • D **:** Playing time of the current disc • D–**:** Remaining time of the current disc x When playing a Super VCD The remaining time cannot be displayed.
Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound 1 While pressing SHIFT, press V twice during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. 2 Press v/V to select (AUDIO), then press ENTER. The options for “AUDIO” appear. 3 Press v/V to select the desired audio signal. x When playing a DVD Depending on the disc, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they represent the language code. Refer to the language code list on page 77 to see which language the code represents.
Using the remote Current audio format* 12 (27 ) 18 (34 ) C 00:09:57 1:ENGLISH 1:ENGLISH 2:FRENCH AUDIO PLAY DVD PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 L C R LFE LS ENTER RS X/x Currently playing program format** DISPLAY Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio signal. z You can also display the Control Menu by pressing DISPLAY. Use X/x instead of v/V. * “PCM,” “DTS,” “MPEG,” or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is displayed.
The display examples are as follows: • PCM (stereo) Sound Mode Settings PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 96kHz 24bit • Dolby Surround PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND L C R Virtual Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual speakers from the sound of the headphones or front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual speakers. You can also enjoy more powerful bass sound by emphasizing the bass-boosted sound.
Selecting the sound mode using the Control Menu pressing DISPLAY. Use X/x instead of v/V. Notes 1 While pressing SHIFT, press V twice during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. 2 Press v/V to select (SOUND MODE), then press ENTER. The options for “SOUND MODE” appear. 1 2( 2 7 ) 1 8( 3 4) C 00:09:57 PLAY DVD NORMAL NORMAL V –SUR 1 V –SUR 2 3 Press v/V to select the desired sound mode. 4 Press ENTER. 5 While pressing SHIFT, press V (twice for a DVD) to turn off the Control Menu.
xV-SUR (Virtual Surround) 5 Uses sound imaging to create virtual speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced for multiple audio format, such as Dolby Digital 5.1-channel, as shown in the illustration below. This mode is effective when listening with stereo TV or active speakers.
12 (27 ) 18 (34 ) C 00:09:57 Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, appears for about 5 seconds on the screen (page 66). This means that you can change the viewing angle. 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.
Displaying the Subtitles 4 Press ENTER. 5 While pressing SHIFT, press V twice to turn off the Control Menu. If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, and turn it on or off whenever you want. For example, you can select the language you want to practice and turn the subtitles on for better understanding.
Protecting Your Hearing Using Various Additional Functions (AVLS) Setting the Alarm When the preset time has elapsed, you will hear beeps from the headphones. The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. SHIFT v/V/ENTER 1 While pressing SHIFT, press ENTER. The “TIMER” display appears. TIMER 30 min. Set AVLS to “LIMIT.” 2 Press v/V to set the desired time (between 1 and 150 minutes). 3 Press ENTER.
Locking the Buttons (HOLD) To unlock the controls Slide HOLD in the direction that of opposite of the arrow. You can lock the controls on your player to prevent accidental button presses. POWER indicator Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. You can use the HOLD function with both the monitor unit and player. If HOLD on the player is activated, the buttons on the player is locked. If HOLD on the monitor unit is activated, the buttons on the monitor unit is locked.
Using with Other Components Connecting the TV, Amplifier, etc. You can connect the player to your TV to view the picture on the TV screen, or listen to the sound from the TV’s speakers or the speakers connected to an AV amplifier (receiver). P Before you start, turn off the power of all the components to be connected. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
Note Do not connect your player to a VCR. You may not receive a clear image on the TV screen if you pass the player signals via the VCR. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly. Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects you will enjoy depend on the connections and components you use. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, Connection A through D .
A Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection • V-SUR 5 (page 43) Using with Other Components The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 51).
Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck B This connection will use your 2 front speakers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use B-1 . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, you may use B-2 . When connecting to an MD deck or a DAT deck, use B-2 .
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C Connecting to a Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder amplifier (receiver) and 3 to 6 speakers This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder, refer to page 58. You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
CD/DVD player AC power adaptor (supplied) AC power cord (supplied) to a wall outlet to AUDIO OUT (black) to OPTICAL Optical digital cord (not supplied) or (white) Audio/video cord (supplied) [Speakers] (red) to optical digital input to audio input [Speakers] Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder Front (L) Center Front (R) Rear (L) l: Signal flow * When connecting 6 speakers, do not connect the monaural rear speaker.
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, MPEG* audio, or DTS decoder, and 6 speakers D This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your amplifier (receiver) • Dolby Digital (5.1ch) • DTS (5.1ch) • MPEG audio (5.1ch) (Set “SOUND MODE” to “NORMAL” in either cases.
CD/DVD player AC power adaptor (supplied) AC power cord (supplied) to a wall outlet to OPTICAL Optical digital cord (not supplied) to optical digital input [Speakers] AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (L) Center Rear (L) Front (R) Subwoofer l: Signal flow Rear (R) Using with Other Components [Speakers] 59
Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the power cords of the player and connected components such as TV into an AC outlet. Step 5: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the basic settings. The on-screen displays differ depending upon the player model. Do not connect the power cord of the player to the “switched” power socket of an amplifier (receiver). Otherwise, when you turn off the power of your amplifier (receiver), the settings for the player may be lost. NX .
1 2( 2 7 ) 1 8( 3 4 ) C 00:09:57 Step 6: Settings for the Digital Output Signal STOP DVD QUICK CUSTOM QUICK 6 Press X/x to select “QUICK,” then press ENTER. The Setup Display used for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV appears.
D If the AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder Item Select Page MPEG MPEG 66 If you connect the component using an optical digital cord, set “SOUND MODE” to “NORMAL” (page 43). Otherwise no sound will be heard. Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track • If you connect the player to audio component without a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to “OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” (page 67).
3 Settings Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various settings such as the language for OSD, subtitles, audio and others. For details on each Setup Display item see page 64 through 67. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 78. The on-screen displays differ depending upon the player model. Press v/V to select “CUSTOM,” then press ENTER. The Setup Display appears.
6 Select a setting, a desired language in this case, using v/V, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) Selected setting LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW To set other items, press b while pressing SHIFT (ORETURN), then do Steps 4 to 6. Using the remote X/x DISPLAY ORETURN ENTER Press DISPLAY to display the Control Menu. Use X/x instead of v/V.
xSUBTITLE (DVD only) Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the DVD. Select the language from the displayed list. When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track. z If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter the language code from the list (page 77). After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is displayed the next time you select “OTHERS t.
16:9 STANDARD Normally, select this position. TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. It is especially recommended when you listen to the sound using the speakers of the TV. WIDE RANGE Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance. When you use high quality speakers, it is even more effective.
DOLBY DIGITAL Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. If the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, do not set this. Otherwise, when you play the Dolby Digital sound track, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. xDTS Selects if DTS signals are output via the OPTICAL jack (AUDIO OUT jack).
2 Press X/x to select “PARENTAL CONTROL t,” then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears. x When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. 3 Enter or re-enter your password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
Area Code Code number Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Korea 2304 Australia 2047 Malaysia 2363 Austria 2046 Mexico 2362 Belgium 2057 Netherlands 2376 Brazil 2070 New Zealand 2390 Canada 2079 Norway 2379 Chile 2090 Pakistan 2427 China 2092 Philippines 2424 Denmark 2115 Portugal 2436 Finland 2165 Russia 2489 France 2174 Singapore 2501 Germany 2109 Spain 2149 Hong Kong 2219 Sweden 2499 India 2248 Switzerland 2086 Indonesia 2238 Taiwan 2543 Italy
Picture noise appears. Additional Information 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 will not turn on. , If you are using the player with the rechargeable battery, you cannot turn on the player using the remote. Press NX on the monitor unit or player.
, While playing a Super VCD on which audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L” or “2:2/R.” The sound is noisy. , The disc is dirty or flawed. , The disc is not placed correctly. , The headphones plug is dirty (page 5). The volume is low when playing a DVD. , The sound in DVDs tends to be recorded in lower level than that in CDs or VIDEO CDs (page 10). Operation The remote does not function. The disc does not play. , The disc is upside down, loose, etc.
The language for the sound track cannot be changed. , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. , The DVD allows changing the language only on the disc’s menu. The subtitle language cannot be changed. , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles. , The DVD allows changing the language only on the disc’s menu.
Glossary Chapter (page 14) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Dolby Digital (page 41, 52, 66) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to sound ranging from monaural to 5.1-channel surround. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.
prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes, etc. Region Code (page 8) This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD player or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the player as well as on the disc packaging. The player can play the discs that match its region code. The player can also play discs with the ALL mark. Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still be activated.
Specifications System Laser Laser diode properties Semiconductor laser Material: AlGaAs (CD)/AlGaInP (DVD) Wavelength: 780 nm (CD)/650 nm (DVD) Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: less than 1000 µW (This output is the value measured at the distance of about 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pickup block with 7 mm aperture.
AV output adaptor OPTICAL jack AUDIO OUT jack VIDEO OUT jack S VIDEO OUT jack Mini jack, Maximum output level -18 dBm, Load impedance Wave length 660 nm Mini jack, Maximum output level 2 Vrms (50 kilohms), Load impedance Over 10 kilohms Mini jack, Maximum output level 1.0 Vp-p, Load impedance 75 ohms, sync negative 4-pin mini DIN, Maximum output level: Luminance signal:1.0 Vp-p, Load impedance 75 ohms, sync negative Color signal: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 0.
Language Code List For details, see page 41, 47, 64. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
List of Setup Display Items The default settings are underlined.
CUSTOM SETUP (page 65) USA and Canadian models European, Hong Kong, China and tourist models 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN 16:9 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN ANGLE MARK ON OFF ON OFF AUDIO DRC STANDARD TV MODE WIDE RANGE STANDARD TV MODE WIDE RANGE DOLBY DIGITAL D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL MPEG — PCM MPEG DTS OFF ON OFF ON TV TYPE PARENTAL CONTROL , DIGITAL OUT For customers in the U.S.A.
Index Numerics I 16:9 65 4:3 LETTER BOX 65 4:3 PAN SCAN 65 5.
