3-064-299-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-CX860 © 2000 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. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Welcome! For customers in the U.S.
TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes About the Discs 6 Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7 TV Hookups 8 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 10 5.
About This Manual Conventions Icon • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player. • The icons on the right are used in this manual: Meaning Z Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task. z Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier. Indicates that the function is for DVD VIDEOs. Indicates that the function is for VIDEO CDs.
Terms for discs Discs that the player cannot play • Title The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, the movie, etc. in video software, or the name of an album in audio software. The player cannot play discs other than the ones listed in the table on page 4. CD-Rs, CD-ROMs including PHOTO CDs, data sections in CD-EXTRAs, DVD-ROMs, DVD-audio, HD (high density) layer of Super Audio CD etc., cannot be played. • Chapter Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles.
Precautions On safety • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • 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 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.
Getting Started Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video/S-link (control S) connecting cord (1) • S video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) RMT-D123A (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Getting Started This section describes how to hook up the CD/DVD player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) and/or an AV receiver (amplifier). You cannot connect this player to a TV which does not have a video input connector. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.
TV Hookups Getting Started This connection is for listening to the sound through TV speakers (L: left, R: right). Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. z You can enjoy surround sound using your TV’s built-in speakers You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of built-in TV speakers without using actual rear speakers (VES TV: Virtual Enhanced Surround TV). For details, see page 47.
CD/DVD player Monitor or projector with component video input connectors COMPONENT VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y Y PB PB PR z If your TV has an S-link (control S) connector You can control the player from the TV. Connect the TV via the S-LINK/CONTROL S IN connector using the S-link (control S) cord (supplied). Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.
Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups Getting Started This connection is for listening to the sound through speakers connected to a receiver lacking a built-in DTS or Dolby* Digital decoder. Refer as well to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (VES: Virtual Enhanced Surround). For details, see page 47. z If you have a digital component with a built-in DTS or Dolby Digital decoder You can enjoy multichannel surround sound by connecting the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied).
5.1 Channel Surround Hookups Getting Started With DVDs which contain DTS or Dolby Digital sound, you can enjoy the surround sound while producing the effect of being in a movie theater or a concert hall using a digital component with a built-in DTS or Dolby Digital decoder (not supplied). The player outputs the surround sound signals from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
TV Getting Started To S VIDEO input S VIDEO IN To DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Take off the cap.
Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display Getting Started You can select the language for the setup display, the Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. The default setting is “ENGLISH.” 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” using M/m, and then press ENTER. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: 3 ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW MEGA 0 A B C D ALL FILE SORT EDIT DVD CD LOAD To set, press To quit, press ENTER DISPLAY , then .
Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) To quit while making a selection Press DISPLAY. The player beeps when the following operations are performed. The default setting of the Sound Feedback function is set to off. Note The languages you can select are the ones displayed in Step 4. For details, see page 63.
Inserting Discs Getting Started You can insert up to 301 discs into the disc slots (including the EASY PLAY slot) in this player. 5 Insert a disc with the playback side facing left. Notes Front cover ! OPEN/CLOSE .–/>+ dial 1 Press ! to turn on the player. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE. The front cover opens. Front cover • Make sure you have inserted the disc into each slot at a right angle to the rotary table. If the disc is not put in straight, it may damage the player or the disc.
Using the EASY PLAY slot The EASY PLAY slot can be used separately from other slots for the purpose of inserting a disc you want to play immediately. The EASY PLAY disc is numbered 301. When you use the Program Play or Disc Explorer function, or Search for a disc by slot number, enter the disc in the EASY PLAY slot as disc number 301. 2 Insert the disc. 3 Press EASY PLAY again. The front cover closes and playback of the EASY PLAY disc starts.
Inserting Discs Removing discs Getting Started OPEN/CLOSE ! .–/>+ dial DISC CHANGE If you replace a disc in Step 6 The loading guide automatically goes down after few seconds. If you want to place another disc in the same slot, wait until the loading guide goes down before inserting the disc. Note The loading guide automatically goes down when you make another operation. 1 Press ! to turn on the player. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE. 3 Press DISC CHANGE to turn the indicator on. 4 Turn the .
Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD. Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc. DISC CHANGE ! H Playing Discs .–/>+ dial Power indicator @/1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MEGA 0 A B C D ALL FILE SORT EDIT DVD CD LOAD 1 Turn on your TV. Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this player.
Playing Discs Playing Discs After following Step 4 xWhen playing a DVD A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the TV screen (see page 24). xWhen playing a VIDEO CD Depending on the VIDEO CD, a menu may appear on the TV screen. You can play the disc interactively by following the instructions on the menu. (PBC Playback, see page 25.) To turn on the player Press ! on the player. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. Then press @/1 on the remote.
Playing Side B (FLIP) Operation Select a disc On the player: Press DISC CHANGE to turn the indicator on. Then turn the .–/ >+ dial until the desired disc number appears on the front panel display Press the .
Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame Using the click shuttle and the JOG button/indicator, you can play back a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD at various speeds or frame by frame. Each time you press JOG, it changes between shuttle mode and jog mode.
To play the disc frame by frame (Jog mode) 1 Turn the click shuttle. Depending on the turning speed, playback goes to frame-by-frame playback in the direction that the click shuttle is turned. If you turn the click shuttle at a constant speed for a while, the playback speed goes to slow or normal. The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc, and when “RESUME” appears on the front panel display, you can resume playback from that point.
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Notes Playing Discs • Resume Play may not be available on some DVDs. • Resume Play is not available in Shuffle or Program Play mode. • Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may resume playback from a different point.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) Using the DVD menu Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using a menu. When you play these DVDs, you can select the language for the subtitles, the language for the sound, etc., using the DVD menu. 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD MENU 3 MEGA 0 H A B C D ALL FILE SORT EDIT DVD CD .
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) Using the Front Panel Display 4 You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of titles or tracks or remaining time, using the front panel display. Playing Discs 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. To go back to the menu Press ORETURN, ., or >.
Checking the remaining time Press TIME/TEXT.
Using the Front Panel Display Displaying the Disc Information (Disc Explorer) Checking the remaining time Press TIME/TEXT. Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the following chart. Playing time and current track number You can check the contents of each disc loaded into the player.
Displaying the information of the loaded discs Z The jacket picture recorded on the disc appears automatically. If the jacket picture is not recorded, the genre picture recorded in the memory of the player is displayed when you select the genre. Text information (DVD TEXT, CD TEXT or Disc Memo) The text information (DVD TEXT or CD TEXT) recorded on the disc appears automatically. If no text information is recorded, you can store the text information (Disc Memo) yourself (page 32).
Displaying the Disc Information (Disc Explorer) Filing Discs in the Folder (Disc Explorer - File Mode) Z Notes Playing Discs • If you press a FOLDER button during playback, the playback stops and the Disc Explorer appears. In this case, the Resume Play is not available. • Even if you have removed the disc from the player, the disc information of the disc remains on the Disc Explorer until you load the disc information again by pressing LOAD or place a new disc in the same slot and play it.
3 Press ENTER. To file more than one disc repeat Steps 3 and 4. ALL DVD CD A B C Classical 2 3 Skiing the World 4 Music Madness CD Action DVD Selected disc Cursor moves to the next disc You can delete unnecessary discs from Folder A to D. You cannot delete discs from Folder ALL, DVD or CD unless you remove the disc from the player. 1 Press the FOLDER (A/B/C/D) button of the disc you want to delete. The Disc Explorer of the selected folder appears. 2 Press FILE to enter the file mode.
Labeling Discs and Folders (Disc Explorer - Edit Mode) Z To label a folder: 1 Press EDIT to enter the edit mode. 2 Press M. The folder A is highlighted. Playing Discs You can label the disc with a personal title of 16 characters (Disc Memo) when DVD TEXT or CD TEXT is not recorded on the disc, and the folders A through D with a title of 3 characters. The Disc Memo can be anything you like, such as a title, musician’s name, category or date of purchase. You can also assign a genre label to the disc.
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to input other characters. DISC MEMO INPUT BRAHMS S 6 Cancel: RETURN EDIT EDIT When you have entered all the characters for the Disc Memo or folder name, press EDIT. The DISC MEMO INPUT display or the FOLDER NAME INPUT display disappears and the Disc Memo or folder name is stored. ALL DVD CD A B C 2 BRAHMS SYMPHONY4 4 Music Madness • Do not turn off the player by pressing !. Doing so may cancel the settings.
Labeling Discs (Disc Memo) and Folders Labeling the disc or folder using a keyboard Selecting a genre Z You can assign a genre to your disc. To label the disc or folder, you can use an IBM compatible PC keyboard of the USA model* (not supplied) on the DISC MEMO INPUT or FOLDER NAME INPUT display.
4 Select the genre using
Sorting Discs (Disc Explorer - Sort Mode) 3 Press SORT to enter the sort mode. The selected disc only is highlighted and “SORT” appears at the right bottom corner. ALL DVD CD A B C D Playing Discs 1 Super Car Chase Action DVD 2 BRAHMS SYMPHONY4 Classical 3 Skiing the World CD Action DVD 4 Music Madness CD 5 VIDEO CD Select: ENTER Cancel: RETURN SORT Sorting item indicator (green) 4 Select the item you want to sort by pressing
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Using the Control Menu Display Using the Control Menu display, you can select the starting point, play scenes in any order you like, change the viewing angles, make Digital Cinema Sound settings, and other such operations. The possible operations are different depending on the kind of disc. For details on each Control Menu display item, see pages 39 to 59.
Using the Control Menu Display 3 Select the item you want using M/m. ALL 123 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 Items PLAY DVD To display other items Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: 1: ENGLISH Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Selected item 4 To cancel while making a selection Press ORETURN. SUBTITLE Select: ,Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (The items except the first three items from the top are changed to other items.
Control Menu Item List DISC (page 40) TITLE (DVD only) (page 40)/ SCENE (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) (page 40)/ TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 40) CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 40)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 40) TRACK (CD only) (page 40) You can select a disc or search for a point on the disc by selecting the title, chapter, track, index or scene.
Control Menu Item List A-B REPEAT (page 56) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, or track repeatedly. Searching for a Disc/Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/Scene Z You can select a disc, or search the disc by title, chapter, track, index or scene. VIEWER (DVD, VIDEO CD only) (page 57) You can divide the screen into 9 sections (quick reference screen) and quickly search for a scene or a bookmark.
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time 2 Press , or ENTER. “ ” changes to “— — ALL 123 12(27) – –(34) C 01:32:55 3 ENTER PLAY DVD You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter or track and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc. Press DISPLAY. Then press TIME/TEXT to change the time information. You can also check the DVD TEXT, CD TEXT or Disc Memo (page 43).
Selecting a Starting Point Using the Time Code Z You can search for a starting point by inputting the time code. Select “TIME/MEMO” or “TIME/TEXT” after pressing DISPLAY. The time code corresponds to the approximate actual playing time. For example, to search for a scene 2 hours 10 minutes 20 seconds past the beginning, input 2:10:20.
Viewing the Disc Information Changing the Sound You can check the DVD TEXT, CD TEXT or Disc Memo on the TV screen and the front panel display. ALL 123 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 Disc Memo or DVD/CD TEXT PLAY DVD TIME/MEMO BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO – 4 Select “AUDIO” after pressing DISPLAY. ALL 123 PLAY DVD 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 PROGRAM FORMAT 1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.
Changing the Sound z You can select “AUDIO” directly Press AUDIO on the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes. Notes Using Various Functions with the Control Menu • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the languages even if multilingual tracks are recorded on the DVD.
Displaying the Subtitles The display examples are as follows: •PCM (stereo) C 01:32:55 1: ENGLISH AUDIO Select: PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit ENTER 18(34) C 01:32:55 1: ENGLISH Select “SUBTITLE” after pressing DISPLAY. PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND L C R ALL 123 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 ENTER •Dolby Digital 5.1ch “LFE” appears only when a disc contains an LFE signal component. “LFE” remains on the “PROGRAM FORMAT” display even if the LFE signal component is not being output.
Changing the Angles Z With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can change the angles. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted. 3 Select the angle number using the number buttons or M/m, then press ENTER. The angle is changed to the selected angle.
Digital Cinema Sound Settings Effects of each item OFF Outputs 2-channel signals for stereo sound. 5-channel signals for Dolby Digital sound of a DVD are mixed down to 2-channels. VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) TV Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
Digital Cinema Sound Settings VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30˚ angle of elevation. L R Checking the Play Information You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played.
Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) Z LAYER Appears when the DVD has dual layers Select “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” after pressing DISPLAY. ALL 123 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 PLAY DVD OFF CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL ENTER Select: Setting the Custom Parental Control for a disc 1 Select the disc you want to lock. If a disc is playing, press x to stop playback. 2 Select “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” using M/m, then press ENTER.
Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) 3 Select “ON,” using M/m, then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for entering a password appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER . Using Various Functions with the Control Menu To return, press RETURN . x When you have already registered a password The display for confirming the password appears. Skip Step 4.
Selecting the Disc Mode (1 Disc or All Discs) Playing the disc for which the Custom Parental Control is set 1 Select the disc. The CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL display appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback. z If you forget your password Enter the 6-digit number “199703” whenever the CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL display asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) Z You can play the contents of the disc(s) in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters or tracks on the disc(s) and create your own program. One program can be stored in the player and contain up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks. By selecting “1/ALL DISCS,” you can create a program for one or all of the discs in the player.
4 Select the title, chapter or track you want to program using M/m, then press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons and ENTER button to make a selection. In this case, the selected number is displayed on the screen. x When playing a DVD For example, select title 1, chapter 1 in disc 3. When both titles and chapters are recorded on the disc, select the title, then the chapter. ALL CLEAR 1. – – – – 2. – – – – 3. – – – – 4. – – – – 5. – – – – 6.
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) z You can select discs, titles, chapters and tracks for the program by looking at the front panel display You can program by looking at the front panel display instead of using the programming display on the TV screen.
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) To stop Shuffle Play Press CLEAR on the remote. z You can set Shuffle Play while the disc is stopped After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, press H. The player starts Shuffle Play. z You can select “SHUFFLE” directly Press SHUFFLE on the player or the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes.
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) When Program Play or Shuffle Play is on • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle Play. To stop Repeat Play Press CLEAR on the remote. z You can set Repeat Play while the disc is stopped Using Various Functions with the Control Menu After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H. The player starts Repeat Play. Repeating a Specific Portion (A–B Repeat) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly.
Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER) 3 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. C 01:32:55 A-B REPEAT Set point B with ENTER . CHAPTER TIME A: 18 – 01 : 32 : 55 You can divide the screen into 9 sections (quick reference screen) and enjoy the following functions.
Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER) Scanning the title, chapter, or track Displaying different angles simultaneously You can check the first picture of titles, chapters or tracks of the disc, and start playback from the chosen title, chapter or track. When playing a DVD, select “TITLE VIEWER” or “CHAPTER VIEWER” in “VIEWER” and press ENTER. Using Various Functions with the Control Menu When playing a VIDEO CD, select “TRACK VIEWER” in “VIEWER” and press ENTER.
Setting and selecting favorite scene (Bookmark) Z You can have the player store specific portions of the disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you want (Bookmark). Up to 9 bookmarks per disc for up to 301 slots can be stored in memory. Select “BOOKMARK” in “VIEWER.” The bookmarks appear on the screen. Notes To start playback from the selected picture Select the picture using
Settings and Adjustments This chapter describes how to set and adjust the player using the on-screen setup menu. Most settings and adjustments are required to be set when you first use the player. This chapter also describes how to set the remote for controlling the TV or the AV receiver (amplifier) or the CD changer. Using the Setup Display Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup, adjust the picture and sound and set the various outputs.
2 6 Press ENTER. The setup display appears. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: To set, press To quit, press DISPLAY , then . SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: STARTUP SCREEN: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW ENTER To set, press To quit, press . 7 3 , then . ENTER . Select the setting you want using
Setup Display Item List The default settings are underlined.
Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP) “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. The default settings are underlined. Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the setup display. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: DISPLAY , then . ENTER . Notes • When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected for the “DVD MENU,” “AUDIO” and “SUBTITLE” settings.
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) “SCREEN SETUP” allows you to set the display according to the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Note Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the setup display. x SCREEN SAVER Turns on and off the screen saver. If you turn on the screen saver, the screen saver image appears when you leave the player or the remote in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a CD for more than 15 minutes.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Storing a picture in memory During playback, when you find the scene to be stored in memory, press PICTURE MEMORY on the remote. The picture is stored in memory. “CUSTOM SETUP” allows you to set the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the setup display.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) x BOOKMARK RESET, Select “BOOKMARK RESET,.” The BOOKMARK RESET display appears. And then press ENTER to reset all bookmarks. x When you have not entered a password The display for entering a password appears. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL x PARENTAL CONTROL, Sets a password and playback limitation level for DVDs with playback limitation for children. The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control (page 49) .
3 To confirm your password, enter it again using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level and changing the password appears. 6 CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD Select “LEVEL” using M/m, then press ,. OFF USA To set, press To quit, press To set, press To quit, press 7 , then ENTER . . Select “STANDARD” using M/m, then press ,.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) To change the password 1 After Step 3, select “CHANGE PASSWORD,” using M/m, then press , or ENTER. The display for changing the password appears. 2 Follow Steps 2 and 3 to enter a new password. Standard Code number Settings and Adjustments Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Playing a disc which is blocked by the playback limitation level 1 Insert the disc and press H. The PARENTAL CONTROL display appears.
x PLAYBACK MEMORY (DVD only) The player can store the AUDIO, SUBTITLE and other settings of each disc for up to 301 slots (Playback Memory). Set the Playback Memory function on or off. • ON : stores the settings in memory when you eject the disc. • OFF : does not store the settings in memory. x TRACK SELECTION Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS or Dolby Digital format) are recorded.
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the setup display. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: OFF To set, press To quit, press DISPLAY , then . ENTER . Settings and Adjustments x AUDIO ATT (attenuation) If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “ON.
Setting the Digital Output Signal Switches the methods of outputting audio signals when you, connect 1. a digital component such as a receiver (amplifier) having a digital connector, 2. an audio component having a built-in decoder (Dolby Digital or DTS), 3. a DAT or MD via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord. For connection details, see pages 10 and 12. When you select “ON,” set “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS.
Controlling Your TV or AV Receiver (Amplifier) with the Supplied Remote Z By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV or AV receiver (amplifier) with the supplied remote. Controlling TVs with the remote Set the TV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch to TV. Number buttons ?/1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MEGA 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.
Controlling the TV When you set the TV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch to TV, you can control your TV using the buttons below. Set the TV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch to TV. Number buttons ?/1 VOL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MEGA D ALL DVD CD A B C FILE SORT EDIT Release ?/1. Code numbers of controllable AV receivers (amplifier) If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV receiver (amplifier).
Controlling the CD Changer (Mega Control) You can control a Sony CD changer of 5/50/200/300 discs connected to the MEGA CONTROL jack of the player. Controlling the CD changer The controls indicated below are effective while the MEGA CONTROL button is lit. Connecting the CD changer CONTROL A1 cable (not supplied) Do not connect anything to the other CONTROL A1 jack.
Operation Select a disc during playback Press the number button on the remote and ENTER, or M/m and ENTER, or turn the click shuttle slowly and press ENTER. Or, press DISC CHANGE to turn the indicator on followed by turning the .–/>+ dial and then pressing it. Skip by 10 discs in continuous play mode Press
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely. Picture There is no picture. , Check that the player is connected securely. , The video connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one.
Sound Sound is noisy. , Clean the disc. , When you play a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from any connector other than the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector. (page 20) Sound distortion occurs. , In the setup display, set “AUDIO ATT” in ”AUDIO SETUP” to “ON.” (page 70) The sound loses its stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD or a CD. , Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in the Control Menu display. (page 43) , Make sure you connect the player correctly.
Troubleshooting The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The DVD features the auto playback function. , “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “TIMER.” (page 65) Playback stops automatically. , The disc may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc, the player stops playback at the signal. You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play.
Self-diagnosis function When the self-diagnosis function activates to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (combination of a letter and digits) flashes on the screen and on the front panel display. In this case, check the following table. Specifications CD/DVD player Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system NTSC Audio characteristics C:13:00 Cause and/or Corrective Action C13 •The disc is dirty. , Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Specifications Glossary Jack type Output/input Load impedance level MEGA CONTROL Mini jack – – AUDIO IN Phono jack 2 Vrms 47 kilohms General Additional Information Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 18 W Dimensions (approx.) 430 × 158 × 415 mm (17 × 6 1/4 × 16 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.) 7.0 kg (15 lb 7 oz) Operating temperature 5 ˚C to 35 ˚C (41 ˚F to 95 ˚F) Operating humidity 25 % to 80 % Supplied accessories See page 7.
DVD (page 4) A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte) which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology.
Language Code List For details, see pages 45, 63. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 2 qk 34 ql 5 w; qa qs qd qf qg qh qj wa ws wd wf wg wh wj wk wl e; ea qa EASY PLAY button and indicator (17) Press to play the EASY PLAY disc or bring the EASY PLAY slot to the loading position. qs MEGA CONTROL button and indicator (74) Press to control the connected CD changer. qd FLIP button and indicator (21) Press to turn over the disc. qf x (stop) button (20, 23) Stops playing a disc.
Index to Parts and Controls wf TIME/TEXT button (26, 41, 43) Displays the playing time of the disc, etc., on the front panel display. wg 1/ALL DISCS button (51) Selects 1 DISC or ALL DISCS play mode. wh DISPLAY button (37) Displays the Control Menu display on the TV screen to set or adjust the Control Menu items. wj ORETURN button (25, 29, 38) Press to return to the previously selected screen, etc. wk TITLE button (24) Displays the title menu on the TV screen.
Remote 1 qs qd 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 4 5 6 7 8 9 qf MEGA 0 A B C D ALL FILE SORT EDIT DVD CD LOAD qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws wd q; 1 TV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch (28, 72, 73) Selects to control the player, the Disc Explorer or the TV with the remote. 2 ZOPEN/CLOSE button (20) Opens or closes the front cover. 3 Number/ENTER buttons Selects and executes the items or settings. 4 CLEAR button (53 through 57) Press to return to continuous play, etc.
Index to Parts and Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 wk wl MEGA 0 wf wg A B C D ALL FILE SORT EDIT DVD CD LOAD wh wj e; ea es ed Additional Information wf ANGLE/SORT button (35, 46) When 1 is set to DVD or TV, changes the angles when playing a DVD (ANGLE). When 1 is set to DISC EXPLORER, enters the SORT mode (SORT). wg AUDIO/FILE button (30, 44) When 1 is set to DVD or TV, changes the sound while playing a DVD or VIDEO CD (AUDIO).
Index DVD 19 DVD menu 24 DVD MENU 63 Numerics 1/ALL DISCS 51 4:3 LETTER BOX 64 4:3 PAN SCAN 64 4:3 WIDE MODE 64 5.
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