4-104-384-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions For Customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
Important Safety Instructions 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enjoying DivX® Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 About DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Playing DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs Commercial DVD DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R/ +R DL VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks.
Notes • Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs 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.
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel display When playing back a DVD Playing status Current title/chapter or playing time (27) Lights up when you can change the angle (25) Lights up during Repeat Play (31) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (27) Playing status Current scene or playing time (27) Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (32) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio/DivX video), DATA DVD (MP3 audio/DivX video), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Playing status Current track* (27) Lights up during Repeat
Remote I ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (25) J m/M buttons (39) SCAN/SLOW K ZOOM button (25, 49) L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons (25) M AUDIO button (43) N SUBTITLE button (25, 49) O [/1 (on/standby) button (24) P VOL (volume) +/– buttons (21) The + button has a tactile dot.* Q TV/VIDEO button (21) R PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation) button (42, 48) S TIME/TEXT button (27) T MENU button (26) U ENTER button (22) V DISPLAY button (11) W H PLAY button (24) The H button has a tactile dot.
Guide to the Control Menu Display 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 (appears for certain discs only) m Control Menu display off Control Menu display 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.
List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function TITLE/SCENE/TRACK Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER/INDEX Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK Selects the track to be played. TIME/TEXT Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST Selects the type of titles (DVD-VR mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY LIST.
Guide to the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ Display You can control the player by selecting the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote or TV’s option menu. ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display The ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display will show different items depending on the disc type. Example: ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display when playing a DVD VIDEO. Select an item using C/X/x/c and then press ENTER. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO Displays MENU and TOP MENU. ◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode Displays ., >, and chapter number.
Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Notes • • • • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord Hookups Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component. In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern C.
A Video input jack You will enjoy standard quality images. B S VIDEO input jack You will enjoy high quality images. To connect to a TV with DVI input C Component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, use this connection and set “PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY)” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “ON” (page 58) to output progressive signals.
About the CONTROL FOR HDMI functions for ‘BRAVIA Sync’ (for HDMI connections only) Hookups By connecting to Sony components that are compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function with an HDMI cord (supplied), you can enjoy the following features: • One-Touch Play (page 24) • System-Power Off When you turn the TV off by using the [/1 button on the TV’s remote, the components compatible with CONTROL FOR HDMI function turn off automatically.
Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.
A Audio L/R input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound. B Digital audio input jack *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 19962007 DTS, Inc.
Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. Step 5: Preparing the Remote 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 sensor on the player. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote TV Hookups You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. VOL +/– TV/VIDEO You can control your TV using the buttons below.
Step 6: 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 .. ENTER 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1. 3 Switch the input selector on your 5 Press X/x to select a language. TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
8 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your audio component such as an amplifier (receiver) appears. “DTS” is selected. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: OFF OFF 48kHz/96kHz PCM: ON Hookups Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver)? Select the type of jack you are using. 11Press ENTER.
4 Press Z on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playback Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Playback side facing down 5 Press H. HDMI Number buttons CLEAR TOP MENU TIME/TEXT RETURN MENU ENTER DISPLAY REPLAY ADVANCE ZOOM SLOW PLAY SUBTITLE FAST PLAY ANGLE 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press [/1. The player turns on.
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO Note 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. Additional operations To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 24.
Locking 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 then [/1 on the remote. The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. The Z button on the player or the remote does not work while the Child Lock is set. To unlock the disc tray When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.
The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” appear. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 PLAY LIST PLAY LIST ORIGINAL Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time DVD-VR • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing. • ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded. 4 Press ENTER. Playing 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.
Bit rate* T 17:30 128k Checking the information on the front panel display You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on your TV screen. JAZZ RIVER SIDE Album name When playing a DVD Track name If an MP3 audio track has an ID3 tag, the player will display the album name/track title from the ID3 tag information.
When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) , Playing time of the current file , Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat The current file name , Play) The current album and file number (returns to top automatically) You can set the following play modes: • Program Play (page 29) • Shuffle Play (page 31) • Repeat Play (page 31) • A-B Repeat Play (page 32) Note , , Remaining time of the current track , Playing time of the disc , Remaining time of the disc , Text z Hints • When playing V
3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7. TITLE – – “TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or CD. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7. TITLE – – T –– 01 02 03 04 05 Selected title and chapter ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD For example, select track “02.” Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER.
To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” 2 3 Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.” Press ENTER. Press ENTER. Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. z Hints • You can set Shuffle Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, press H. Shuffle Play starts.
◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode • DISC: repeats all the titles of the selected type. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. 2 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • DISC: repeats all of the tracks. • TRACK: repeats the current track. ◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD • DISC: repeats all of the albums. • ALBUM: repeats the current album. • TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track.
• CINEMA 2: white colors become brighter and black colors become richer and the color contrast is increased. • MEMORY: adjusts the picture in greater detail. Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) 4 Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect. 1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select z Hint When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or “CINEMA 2” is recommended.
To turn off the display Press O RETURN or DISPLAY. Notes • This function does not work when “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated (page 50). • This function does not work if your TV supports “THEATRE” mode and it is set to “ON,” and “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “ON.” For more details, refer to the operation instructions supplied with the TV. Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS) You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture. 1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears.
To reset the “AV SYNC” setting Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (AV SYNC) 1 Press DISPLAY twice during Notes • This function is not effective if you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” in AUDIO SETUP to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “ON” respectively (page 60).
Locking Discs (CUSTOM 4 ◆ If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 3 ◆ When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER . 4 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player is ready for playback.
To turn off the Parental Control function Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8. To play a disc for which Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback. z Hint If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited playback).
Playback direction ×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, 3M (DVD/VIDEO CD/DATA CD*/ DATA DVD* only) ×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only) Opposite direction ×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m Freeze Frame) 3m (DVD/VIDEO CD/DATA CD*/ DATA DVD* only) ×2b (DVD VIDEO only) * DivX video only The “×2B”/ “×2b” playback speed is about twice the normal speed.
Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) When the player is in the pause mode, press STEP to go to the next frame. Press STEP to go to the preceding frame (DVD only). To return to normal playback, press H. Notes • You cannot search for a still picture in DVD-VR mode. • For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function works only for DivX video files. Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD without PBC Playback 4 Press the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you want to search. TRACK INDEX ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback If you make a mistake Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number. SCENE 5 Press ENTER.
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. PICTURE NAVI RETURN 3 Press ENTER. The first scene of each chapter, title, or track appears as follows. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter, ENTER title, or track, and press ENTER. DISPLAY Playback starts from the selected scene. To return to normal play during setting Press O RETURN or DISPLAY. 1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.
Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound AUDIO 1 Press AUDIO during playback. The following display appears. 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio signal. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. ◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined.
Notes • 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.” • When playing in DVD-VR mode: If you connect to an audio component using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 61).
To cancel the setting TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) SUR 1 Press SUR during playback. The following display appears. ◆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. ◆TVS NIGHT This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialog and enjoy the surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at low volume.
Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. Notes • 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.
When you press MENU and the list of album names appears, the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list. z Hints • 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.
Selecting an album 1 Press MENU. The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 2 Press X/x to select the album you want to play. 3 Press H. Playback starts from the selected album. To select MP3 audio tracks, see “Selecting an MP3 audio track” (page 48). To select JPEG image files, see “Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 48). To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track Press > or . during playback.
To magnify a JPEG image (ZOOM) Press ZOOM while viewing the image. You can enlarge the image up to four times the original size and scroll using C/X/x/c. To return to normal view, press CLEAR. ◆When pressed once (x2) The image enlarges twice the original size. ◆When pressed twice (x4) The image enlarges four times the original size. Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide show.
Viewing a slide show with sound (MODE (MP3, JPEG)) You can enjoy a slide show with sound. 1 Press DISPLAY during stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (MODE (MP3, JPEG)) and press ENTER. The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” appear. 12(27) 18(34) T 32:55 AUTO AUTO AUTO (BGM) AUDIO (MP3) IMAGE (JPEG) 3 DATA CD MP3 Press X/x to select “AUTO” (default), and press ENTER. The default setting is underlined. • AUTO: plays the JPEG image files with MP3 audio tracks.
On “PhotoTV HD” “PhotoTV HD” allows for highly-detailed pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony “PhotoTV HD” compatible devices using an HDMI cord, whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. For instance, the delicate texture of the human skin, flowers, sand, and waves can now be displayed on a large screen in beautiful photo-like quality.
3 Press X/x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. • MODE 1: the images randomly cycle through the effects. • MODE 2: the next image slides over the previous image. • 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 center of the screen. • OFF: turns off this function. 4 Press ENTER. Notes • Note that this setting does not work if the JPEG file has rotation information.
Enjoying DivX® Videos About DivX Video Files DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX® Certified product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX video files. DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that the player can play The player can play data that is recorded in DivX format, and which has the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX.” The player will not play files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video.
To stop playback Playing DivX Video Files Press x. To go to the next or previous page Press C or c. You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs and DATA DVDs. To turn the display on or off Press MENU repeatedly. MENU ENTER RETURN Selecting a DivX video file 1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER. The list of files in the album appears. 2 Press X/x to select a file, and press ENTER. The selected file starts playing.
3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,” Settings and Adjustments 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. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 56 to 63. Note Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all of the functions described may work. then press ENTER.
6 Press X/x to select a setting, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON OFF BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY): OFF AUTO MODE (PROGRESSIVE): FULL 4:3 OUTPUT: Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.
Settings for the Display (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 Setup Display” (page 55). The default settings are underlined.
◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this when the player outputs progressive signals (page 15). OFF Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level. Normally, select this position. ON Raises the standard black level. Use this setting when the picture appears too dark.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM 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. 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 Setup Display” (page 55). The default settings are underlined.
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) “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 Setup Display” (page 55). The default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: OFF 48kHz/16bit 48kHz/96kHz PCM: DOLBY SURROUND Normally, select this position.
◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVDs only) ◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal. D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL 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 “DOWNMIX” item in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 60).
HDMI Settings (HDMI SETUP) “HDMI SETUP” allows you to adjust items related to the HDMI connection. Select “HDMI SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 55). The default settings are underlined. HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO (1920×1080p) HD YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): YCBCR AUDIO (HDMI): CONTROL FOR HDMI: AUTO OFF ON LANGUAGE FOLLOW: ◆ HDMI RESOLUTION Selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack.
◆ YCBCR/RGB (HDMI) ◆ LANGUAGE FOLLOW Selects the type of HDMI signal output from HDMI OUT jack. You cannot select this when “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated (page 50). Switches the languages of the DVD player to the same as the current TV OSD language. You cannot select this when “CONTROL FOR HDMI ” is set to “OFF.” YCBCR Outputs YCBCR signals. RGB Outputs RGB signals. ON Switches this function on. OFF Switches this function off.
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 is not turned on. , Check that the power cord is connected securely. , The player is connected to an input device that is not HDCP compliant (the HDMI indicator on the front panel does not light up). See page 16.
, The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format, in this case set “AUDIO (HDMI)” in “HDMI SETUP” to “PCM” (page 63). No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack , Try the following: 1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again. , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals). The sound volume is low. , The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
, The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height). The album/track/file names are not displayed correctly. , The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characters are displayed as “*.” The disc does not start playing from the beginning. , Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 29). , Resume play has taken effect (page 26). The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function.
“Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD. , 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 46). , The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format. , The file you want to play has the extension “.AVI” or “.
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) 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 and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.
Specifications System General Laser: Semiconductor laser Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption: 11 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 43 × 207.2 mm (17 × 111/16 × 81/7 in.) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 1.
Language Code List For details, see pages 43, 56. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index Numerics 16:9 57 4:3 LETTER BOX 57 4:3 OUTPUT 58 4:3 PAN SCAN 57 48kHz/96kHz PCM 61 5.
TRACK SELECTION 59 TRACK VIEWER 42 Troubleshooting 64 TV TYPE 57 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) 45 U Usable discs 6 V Video based software 58 VIDEO CD 5, 24 Z ZOOM 25, 49 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.