3-062-342-11(2) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-C675D DVP-C670D © 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 Precautions 6 Notes About the Discs 6 4 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 connecting cord (1) • S video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) RMT-D121A (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Plug adaptor (1) (DVP-C675D only) 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.
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.
CD/DVD player Monitor or projector with component video input connectors COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/B-Y PR/R-Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN PR PB Y Setups for the player Getting Started If you connect the player to a monitor or projector having component video input connectors that conform to output signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/B-Y, PR/R-Y) connectors on the player Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors using three video connecting cords (not supplied) of the same kind.
Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups Getting Started Connect your receiver (amplifier) as follows. Refer as well to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. If you have a digital component such as a receiver (amplifier) with a digital connector, DAT or MD, connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied).
Note Setups for the player when using the digital connecting cords Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied). You do not need to use the audio connecting cord. Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on the components to be connected. Use the setup display to change the various settings. For details on using the setup display, see page 56.
5.1 Channel Surround Hookups Getting Started Some DVDs have a sound track with up to 5.1 channels recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. Using a receiver (amplifier) having 5.1 channel inputs and 6 speakers, you can enjoy a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home. “5.1 channel” stands for the 2 front speakers (Left and Right), 2 rear speakers (Left and Right), 1 center speaker, and a subwoofer.
TV 5.1CH OUTPUT S-LINK CENTER L REAR MEGA COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CONTROL Y PB/B-Y PR/R-Y WOOFER L CONTROL S IN PCM/DTS/ 1 DOLBY DIGITAL 1 R 2 2 R R AUDIO IN S VIDEO IN To S VIDEO OUT CD/DVD player FRONT Getting Started To S VIDEO input L COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT OUT 1 2 S VIDEO OUT To 5.1CH OUTPUT To an AC outlet To 5.1CH input AV Receiver (Amplifier) with 5.
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 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” using M/m, and then press ENTER. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW 0 To set, press To quit, press ENTER DISPLAY , then . ENTER .
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 59.
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. ! Power indicator H A DISC SKIP Adjust the headphone volume. Connect headphones*. @/1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * For details on using the VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES function, see “Digital Cinema Sound Settings” on page 39. 1 Turn on your TV.
Additional operations DISC SELECT 1 – 5 ./> H X A x DISC SKIP 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. The player turns on and the power indicator lights up in green. In standby mode, the player also turns on by pressing A on the player or by pressing H. Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DISC 1 – 5 ./> H x To turn off the player Press @/1 on the remote.
Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame Z 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. Playing Discs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 JOG Click shuttle To change the playback speed (Shuttle mode) Turn the click shuttle.
To play the disc frame by frame (Jog mode) Press JOG. JOG lights up during jog mode. 2 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 Using the DVD’s Menu 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. ./> H Press DVD MENU. The DVD menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) To go back to the menu Press ORETURN, ., or >. Playing Discs z To cancel PBC playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions and play the disc in continuous play mode There are two ways. • Before you start playing, select the track you want using . or >, then press ENTER or H. • Before you start playing, select the track number using the number buttons on the remote, then press ENTER or H.
Using the Front Panel Display Z You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of titles or tracks or remaining time, using the front panel display. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing the disc, the display changes as shown in the following chart.
Using the Front Panel Display When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD Displaying information while playing a disc Playing Discs 1 disc or all discs play mode Playing status 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 Current track number Current disc number Checking the remaining time Press TIME/TEXT.
Displaying the Disc Information (Disc Explorer) You can check the contents of each disc loaded. Loading the disc information Displaying the information of the loaded discs Z DISC EXPLORER LOAD Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Press LOAD on the player when the player is in stop or standby mode. The player reads the disc information of all the discs and loads it into memory so that the disc type, titles and other text information can be displayed. ENTER To cancel loading Press x.
Displaying the Disc Information (Disc Explorer) Selecting a genre Genre You can select the genre of the disc yourself. You can assign a genre to your disc. Disc type Playing Discs The disc type appears automatically. “?” appears when the player has not loaded the disc information in the memory. To select the disc on the Disc Explorer 1 Select the disc by pressing M/m. 2 Press ENTER. The Disc Explorer disappears and playback starts.
3 Select the genre by using
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 31 to 55.
2 Select the item you want using M/m. 1 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 Items PLAY DVD 1: ENGLISH 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.) m ADVANCED display (see page 42) m Control Menu display off ENTER Press ENTER. 1 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 PLAY DVD The Control Menu display items are different depending on the disc.
Control Menu Item List DISC (page 31) TITLE (DVD only) (page 31)/ SCENE (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) (page 31)/ TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 31) CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 31)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 31) TRACK (CD only) (page 31) Using Various Functions with the Control Menu INDEX (CD only) (page 31) You can select a disc or search for a point on the disc by selecting the title, chapter, track, index or scene.
REPEAT (page 49) You can play all of the titles/tracks on a disc or all of the discs, or a single title/chapter/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. A-B REPEAT (page 50) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, or track repeatedly.
Searching for a Disc/Title/Chapter/Track/ Index/Scene 2 Press , or ENTER. “ ” changes to “— — 2 12(27) – –(34) C 01:32:55 Using Various Functions with the Control Menu CHAPTER Number buttons 3 ENTER ”. PLAY DVD Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time Z 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 on the remote to change the time information.
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. TIME/MEMO Select: 1 To cancel while making a selection Press ORETURN. Note When you input the time code, input the playing time of the title, not the chapter or track time.
Labeling the Disc Z You can label discs so that the label appears on your TV screen and the front panel display when you play the disc. If the disc already has DVD TEXT or CD TEXT recorded on it, then this information will appear instead. 1 Select the disc you want to label. 2 Select “TIME/MEMO” and press ENTER. “DISC MEMO INPUT,” appears. 1 12(27) 18(34) T – –:– –:– – DISC MEMO INPUT Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Press DISPLAY. “TIME/MEMO” appears.
Changing the Sound 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to input other characters. 7 When you have entered all the characters for the Disc Memo, select [SAVE] by pressing . 2 Press CLEAR.
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 Z 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 1 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 ENTER •Dolby Digital 5.1ch When an LFE signal component is output, “LFE” is enclosed in a solid line. When an LFE signal component is not output, “LFE” is enclosed in a broken line.
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 You can enjoy 3D surround sounds while playing discs including Dolby Digital and DTS DVDs, even if you only have 2 or 4 speakers. Select the surround mode that best suits your speaker setup. You can also experience virtual 3D surround sound effects through your headphones. Select “VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select any item except “OFF,” the ”VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND” indicator lights up in green.
Digital Cinema Sound Settings VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) B Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. L R NORMAL SURROUND Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) to create surround effects. The rear speakers will emit identical monaural sounds.
VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30˚ angle of elevation. The effect differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position (page 68). SIDE REAR L L R Select VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES when you want to experience Virtual 3D Surround effects through your headphones.
Checking the Play Information You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. While playing a disc, the approximate bit rate of the playback picture is always displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per second). By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,” whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.” Select “ADVANCED” after pressing DISPLAY.
Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) Z Using a registered password, you can set playback restrictions for the desired disc(s). You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 300 discs. When you set the three-hundred and first disc, the first disc is canceled. The same password is used for both Parental Control (page 62) and Custom Parental Control. 3 x If you have not entered a password The display for entering a password appears.
Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) To return to the normal screen Press ORETURN. Using Various Functions with the Control Menu To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Select the disc for which you want to turn off the Custom Parental Control function. 2 Select “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” using M/m, then press ENTER. 3 Select “OFF,” using M/m, then press ENTER. 4 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
Selecting the Disc Mode (1 Disc or All Discs) Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) Z You can have the player play one disc or all of the discs in the player. Before setting Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play, you must select whether to set those play modes on one disc or all of the discs. 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 and create your own program.
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 2 Press ENTER. It is ready to set the first disc of a title or track for Program Play. PROGRAM –:––– ALL CLEAR 1. – – – – 2. – – – – 3. – – – – 4. – – – – 5. – – – – 6. – – – – T ALL Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Number buttons ENTER Return: Quit: PROGRAM Start: PLAY 3 4 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.
6 Press H to start Program Play. To stop Program Play Press CLEAR on the remote. To cancel programming Press PROGRAM on the remote. 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 in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” discs, titles, chapters or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. By selecting “1/ALL DISCS,” you can have the player shuffle one disc or all of the discs in the player. Select “SHUFFLE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select a shuffle mode other than “OFF,” the “SHUFFLE” indicator lights up in green.
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all discs, or all of the titles or tracks on a disc, or a single title, chapter or track repeatedly. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player repeats the titles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed order. By selecting “1/ALL DISCS,” you can have the player repeat one disc or all of the discs in the player. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 21).
Repeating a Specific Portion (A–B Repeat) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. This function is useful when you want to do such things as memorize lyrics. During PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs (page 21), this function is available only while playing moving pictures. 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.
Adjusting the Playback Picture (Video Equalizer) You can adjust the video output of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the TV, to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the video mode that suits the program you are watching. When you select “MEMORY,,” you can make further adjustments to each element of the picture (color, brightness, etc.). 1 12(27) 18(34) You can adjust each element of the picture individually.
Adjusting the Playback Picture (Video Equalizer) 4 Adjust the selected picture item using
Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER) You can divide the screen into 9 sections (quick reference screen) and enjoy the following functions. • STROBE PLAYBACK • TITLE VIEWER (DVD only) • CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD only) • TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD only) • ANGLE VIEWER (DVD only) • BOOKMARK Scanning the title and chapter You can check the first picture of titles, chapters or tracks of the disc, and start playback from the chosen title, chapter or track.
Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER) Displaying different angles Setting and selecting favorite scene simultaneously (Bookmark) Z With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, 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 in 9 sections. Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Select “ANGLE VIEWER” in “VIEWER.
Notes Using Various Functions with the Control Menu • The player can store in memory the bookmarks of up to 300 discs. When you have the player store over 300 discs in memory, each new bookmark erases the oldest bookmark. • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to set the bookmark. • Do not turn off the player by pressing !. Doing so may cancel the settings. When you turn off the player, press x first to stop playback and then press ?/1 on the remote.
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.
3 Select the main item you want using M/m. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Main item To set, press To quit, press 4 DISPLAY , then . 7 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. 4 5 6 7 8 9 “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 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 43) . For details, see “Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control) .” Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control) Playback of some DVDs can be limited depending on the age of the users. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level.
2 Enter a password in 4 digits using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The digits change to asterisks ( ), and the display for confirming the password appears. 5 CUSTOM SETUP CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD To confirm,enter password again, then press ENTER . To return, press RETURN . To cancel, press DISPLAY . To set, press To quit, press To confirm your password, enter it again using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
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.
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) x PLAYBACK MEMORY The player can store the SUBTITLE, VIDEO EQUALIZER, and other settings of each disc for up to 300 discs (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. “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.
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) x CENTER SPEAKER EQ (equalizer) Makes the spoken track clear by changing the frequency response when speech is difficult to hear. A center speaker must be connected to the CENTER connector of 5.1CH OUTPUT for this function to work. • FLAT: outputs the spoken track as it was recorded. • ENHANCED: enhances the spoken track only. • SOFT: makes the sound softer by rounding out the sound frequency above 8 kHz. Select this when the spoken track sounds shrill.
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) x 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD only) Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal to be output via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors. • 48kHz/16bit: The audio signals of DVDs are always converted to 48 kHz/16 bit. • 96kHz/24bit: All types of signals including 96 kHz/24 bit are output in their original format. However, if the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purposes, the signal is only output as 48 kHz/16 bit.
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) • SUBWOOFER — NONE: If you do not connect a subwoofer, select this. This activates the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the front speakers as long as the front speaker size is set to “LARGE.” — YES: If you connect a subwoofer, select this to output the LFE (low frequency effect) channel from the subwoofer.
x BALANCE You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment (see x TEST TONE below). The default adjustments are in parentheses. • FRONT (0dB) Adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers (–6dB [L] to +6dB [R], 0.5dB increments). • REAR (0dB) Adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers (–6dB [L] to +6dB [R], 0.5dB increments).
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 the TV You can control your TV using the buttons below. When you set the TV/DVD switch to TV, you can also control the number, 1/u and ENTER buttons. 1/u TV/DVD switch Number buttons 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. Connecting the CD changer CONTROL A1 cable (not supplied) Controlling the CD changer The controls indicated below are effective while the MEGA CONTROL button is lit. Do not connect anything to the other CONTROL A1 jack. Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MEGA CTL 0 ENTER Audio cable (not supplied) .
To Operation Select a disc in continuous play mode Press the number button on the remote and ENTER, or M/m and ENTER. Skip by 10 discs in continuous play mode Press . Go back to the preceding track Press .. Settings and Adjustments To control the player again Press MEGA CONTROL (MEGA CTL). The MEGA CONTROL (MEGA CTL) button on the player turns off and you can control the player.
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 17) Sound distortion occurs. , In the setup display, set “AUDIO ATT” in ”AUDIO SETUP” to “ON.” (page 65) 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 35) , 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 61) 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. C:13:00 First three characters Cause and/or Corrective Action C13 •The disc is dirty. , Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. (page 6) C31 •The disc is not inserted correctly. , Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly.
Specifications CD/DVD player Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system NTSC Jack type Output/input Load impedance level MEGA CONTROL Mini jack – – AUDIO IN Phono jack 2 Vrms 47 kilohms Audio characteristics Additional Information Frequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB) DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB) CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio More than 110 dB (AUDIO OUT connectors only) Harmonic distortion Less than 0.
Glossary Bit rate (page 42) Value indicating the amount of video data compressed in a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps (Mega bit per second). 1 Mbps indicates that the data per second is 1,000,000 bits. The higher the bit rate, the larger the amount of data. However, this does not always mean that you can get higher quality pictures. Chapter (page 5) Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters.
Glossary Track (page 5) Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD or VIDEO CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want. Additional Information VIDEO CD (page 4) A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures.
Language Code List For details, see pages 37, 59. 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 qg qh 2 3 45 qj 6 qk ql w; wa Additional Information 1 ! (power) button and indicator (16) Disconnects the power of the player or places the player in standby mode. 2 VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES button and indicator (41) Press to turn on the VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES function. The indicator lights up when it is on.
wa LOAD button (25) Reads the information of the discs loaded in sequence. ws Front Panel Display (23) Indicates the playing time, etc. wd TITLE button (20) Displays the title menu on the TV screen. wf DVD MENU button (21) Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen. wg ORETURN button (22, 29) Press to return to the previously selected screen, etc. wh MEGA CONTROL button and indicator (72) Press to control the connected CD changer. wj
Index to Parts and Controls Remote 1 6 2 3 7 1 2 3 8 4 5 6 9 7 8 9 0 4 qa 0 qs 5 Additional Information qd qf qg qh 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 wh wj wk wl qj qk ql w; wa ws wd wf wg 84 e; ea es ed ef eg 1 TV/DVD switch (70) Selects to control the player or the TV with the remote. 2 ZOPEN/CLOSE button (17) Opens or closes the disc tray. 3 Number buttons Selects the items or settings. 4 CLEAR button (47 through 50) Press to return to continuous play, etc.
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Index Display Control Menu display 28 Front panel display 23 Setup display 56 DISTANCE 68 DOLBY DIGITAL 11, 66 DOWNMIX 66 DTS 11, 67 DVD 16 DVD menu 21 Numerics 4:3 LETTER BOX 60 4:3 PAN SCAN 60 4:3 WIDE MODE 60 5.
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