3-074-928-11(2) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-K370 © 2002 Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. 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.
On adjusting volume 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.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About this Manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • Displays on the screen are slightly different depending upon where the model is sold.
Note Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (in video mode) cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (28) Lights up in green when the power is on and lights up in red when the player is in standby mode. B MIC (microphone) connector (43) C MIC (microphone) LEVEL control (43) D ECHO LEVEL control (43) E Disc tray (28) F A (open/close) button (28) G .
Front panel display When playing back a DVD Playing status Disc type Current audio signal (50) Lights up when you can change the angle (53) Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format Current audio signal (50) Current play mode (35) Current title and chapter (47) Playing time (47) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (32) Disc type Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format Playing status Current play mode (35) Playing time (47) Current scene
Rear panel DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO R S VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y L 1 CB 2 CR A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22) (23) (24) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (22) (23) (24) C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks (21) (22) (23) 10 D LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks (18) E S VIDEO OUT jack (18) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (18)
Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (62) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (29) C Number buttons (32) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D E F G H I CLEAR button (35) SUBTITLE button (53) AUDIO button (50) REPEAT button (38) VOCAL SELECT button (44) ./> PREV (previous)/NEXT buttons (29) J c / C SEARCH/STEP buttons (30) K X PAUSE button (29) L H PLAY button (28) 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 (DVD/VIDEO CD only) m ADVANCED display (DVD only, See page 48.) m Control Menu display off z Hint You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting “OFF” under “ADVANCED” in the Control Menu (page 48).
List of Control Menu Items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 40)/SCENE (page 40)/TRACK (page 40) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 40)/INDEX (page 40) Selects the chapter or index to be played. ALBUM (page 33) Selects the album to be played. TRACK (page 40) Selects the track to be played. INDEX (page 40) Selects the index to be played. TIME/TEXT (page 40) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
BNR (page 54) Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 55) Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best suits the programme you are watching. DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 56) Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture. PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 41) Divides the screen into 9 subscreens to help you find the scene you want quickly.
Simple Start Guide Quick Overview You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size R6 (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. Simple Start Guide A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups” on page 18.
Step 3: TV Hookups Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord (mains lead) in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord (mains lead) last.
Step 4: Playing a Disc Simple Start Guide With the playback side facing down A Turn on the TV. B Press [/1 on the player. C Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. D Press A on the player to open the disc tray. E Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down. F Press H. After Step 6 Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen.
Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, disconnect the power cords (mains leads), check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 15). Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
A If you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images. Yellow (Video) White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Hookups Yellow (Video) Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 21). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.) B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, A through Components to be connected .
Connecting to your TV A This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT AUDIO R S VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y L 1 CB 2 CR Hookups COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL A LINE OUT AUDIO R VIDEO (yellow)* (yellow) (white) (white) TV L 1 2 (red) Audio/video cord (supplied) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2 (red) to audio input l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18).
B Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use B-1 . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use B-2 . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
C Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL AUDIO R S VIDEO OUT Hookups You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use C-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use C-2 .
D Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are unable to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.
Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet (mains). Hookups Step 4: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. [/1 ENGLISH ENGLISH CHINESE1 CHINESE2 5 Press X/x to select a language. ./> X/x LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: The player uses the language selected here to display the menu and subtitles as well.
Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using. 11Press ENTER. “DTS” is selected. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: PCM DTS: OFF OFF ON YES LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT NO 9 Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER.
• If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 69) B-2 C-2 D Hookups • Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 69) • Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 69) 27
4 Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playing Discs 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. Power indicator A [/1 H Z With the playback side facing down 5 Press H. The disc tray closes, and the player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen.
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track Note You may not be able to use the Replay function with some scenes. Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from opening it. Playing Discs • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. • When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 70).
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) available. With each press the indication changes as follows: Playback direction × 2B (DVD/CD only) t FF 1M t FF 2M Opposite direction You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. × 2b (DVD only) t FR 1m t FR 2m The “× 2B”/“× 2b” playback speed is about twice the normal speed. The “FF 2M”/“FR 2m” playback speed is faster than “FF 1M”/“FR 1m.
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) H Playing Discs The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. When you store a resume playback point for the 41st disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted. Notes • “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 68).
Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the MENU button.
To return to the menu Press O RETURN. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. Playing Discs z Hint To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H.
1( 30) ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE JAZZ R&B MY FAVORITE SONGS CLASSICAL SALSA OF CUBA BOSSANOVA 2 Select an album using X/x and press ENTER. The list of tracks contained in the album appears. JAZZ 1(90) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SHE IS SPECIAL ALL YOU NEED IS ... SPICY LIFE HAPPY HOUR RIVER SIDE 5 TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME 3 Select a track using X/x and press ENTER. The selected track starts playing. When a track or album is being played, its title is shaded.
z Hints • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks will be played in that order. • Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums of no more than two trees. Notes • Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the illustration above. • The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 200 albums and tracks in the DATA CD.
1 Press DISPLAY twice (when playing a CD, press once). PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE – – 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7. TITLE – – The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (PROGRAM), then press ENTER. The options for “PROGRAM” appear. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF SET ON PLAY DVD VIDEO C ALL 01 02 03 04 05 06 Next, press X/x or the number buttons to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM 3 T –– 01 02 03 04 05 ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3 2.
To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off. To change or cancel a programme Follow Steps 1 and 3 of “Creating your own programme (Programme Play).” 2 Select the programme number of the title, chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using X/x or the number buttons, and press c. 3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a programme, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER. You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters, or tracks.
4 Press ENTER. Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. z Hints • You can set Shuffle Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, press H. Shuffle Play starts. • Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play) 4 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. You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.) A-B REPEAT Set point B with ENTER . CLEAR 5 X/x ENTER DISPLAY 1 The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion.
2 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select the search method. Searching for a Scene Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene (Search mode) You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code.
z Hints • You can display the first scene of titles, chapters or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by selecting one of the scenes. For details, see page 41. • You can also select “TITLE,” “CHAPTER,” “TRACK,” “INDEX,” “SCENE,” “TIME/ TEXT,” or “ALBUM” from the Control Menu (page 12). Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.
To return to normal play Dividing a scene into 9 sections (STROBE PLAYBACK) Press O RETURN. z Hint You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION” from the Control Menu (page 12). You can display 9 consecutive moving pictures on the screen. Notes • The “PICTURE NAVIGATION” is not available when playing Super VCDs. • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select all functions. • The sound is muted when using this function.
Dolby Digital Karaoke format Enjoying Karaoke Using Karaoke You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by connecting a microphone (not supplied) to the player. MIC LEVEL ECHO LEVEL MIC connector control control Dolby Digital format, which reproduces surround sound using 5 channels, contains the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody and guide vocal tracks are recorded in addition to the accompaniment.
Example: DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 KARAOKE 2/0: Recorded only with accompaniment. 3/0: Recorded with guide melody. 3/1: Recorded with guide melody and guide vocal. 3/2: Recorded with guide melody and two kinds of guide vocals. Selecting the Vocals (Vocal Select) You can change the guide vocal channel and select different kinds of vocals. VOCAL SELECT 1 Press VOCAL SELECT during playback. The following display appears. 1+2 2 Press VOCAL SELECT repeatedly to select the desired vocal channel.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD , STEREO (The standard stereo sound) m 1/L (The sound of the left channel (monaural)) m 2/R (The sound of the right channel (monaural)) ◆ When playing a Super VCD , 1:STEREO (The stereo sound of the audio track 1) m m 1:2/R (The sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 (monaural)) m Enjoying Karaoke 1:1/L (The sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 (monaural)) 2:STEREO (The stereo sound of the audio track 2) m 2:1/L (The sound of the left channel of the
Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
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.
To close the ADVANCED window Checking the Play Information Select “OFF” in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Displays of each item By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,” whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.
Checking the play information of a DATA CD By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio track on a DATA CD, you can display the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio).
2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.
For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD. Depending on the DVD, the number of the recorded channels may differ. Current audio format* 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH PLAY DVD VIDEO PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.
To cancel the setting L Select “OFF” in Step 2. R ◆TVS DYNAMIC Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). 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. TV ◆TVS WIDE Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers.
Displaying the Subtitles Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD. SUBTITLE ANGLE 1 Press SUBTITLE during playback. The following display appears. 1:ENGLISH The number of the angle appears on the display.
Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen. 4 Press ENTER. The disc plays with the setting you selected. To cancel the “BNR” setting Select “OFF” in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Notes • If the outlines of the images on your screen should become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level. • CINEMA 2: White colours become brighter and black colours become richer, and the colour contrast is increased. • MEMORY: adjusts the picture in greater detail. Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching.
The Custom Picture Mode display appears. You can check each adjustment. C 01:32:55 +1 –3 +3 –1 PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE RETURN RESET To turn off the display Press O RETURN , or select “RETURN” in Step 3 and press ENTER. Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing the outlines of images on your TV screen. Also, this function can soften the images on the screen.
3 Press X/x to select a level. • • • • 1: enhances the outline. 2: enhances the outline more than 1. 3: enhances the outline more than 2. SOFT: softens the image (DVD only). 4 Press ENTER. The disc plays with the setting you selected. To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” setting Select “OFF” in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
3 Using Various Additional Functions Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear. Locking Discs (CUSTOM 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL STOP DVD VIDEO CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs.
To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.” 2 Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press ENTER. 3 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Number buttons To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears. H X/x 1 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is already set.
◆ When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: OFF 8: 7: 6: 5: PARENTAL CONTROL Enter password, then press OFF ENTER NC17 R . 8 Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER. Parental Control setting is complete. 4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: 4: PG13 USA The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.
Changing the password Notes • When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player. • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is cancelled, the level returns to the previous level. 1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears.
Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. If you connect the player with an AV amplifier (receiver), you can control the volume with the supplied remote. * Once you set a code number for your AV amplifier (receiver), the VOL +/– buttons on the remote control the AV amplifier’s volume only.
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote [/1 VOL +/– Number buttons 1 Hold down [/1, and enter your AV amplifier (receiver)’s manufacturer’s code (see the table below) using the number buttons. 2 Release [/1. You can control the volume of the AV amplifier (receiver) using VOL +/–. 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 amplifier (receiver).
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 65 to 70. Note Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work. then press ENTER.
6 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN AUTO ON JACKET PICTURE “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 64).
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa. Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. ◆ COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD only) Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 64). The default settings are underlined. AUTO Outputs the video signal in the system of the VIDEO CD, either PAL or NTSC. If your TV is the DUAL system, select AUTO.
BLUE The background colour is blue. BLACK The background colour is black. Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 64). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: PLAYBACK MEMORY: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: OFF BRIGHT AUTO ON OFF ON ◆ AUTO PLAY Switches the Auto Play setting on or off.
◆ PLAYBACK MEMORY (DVD/VIDEO CD only) ◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD/VIDEO CD only) The player can store the “SUBTITLE” and other settings of each disc for up to 40 discs (Playback Memory). Set this function “ON” or “OFF.” Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback point can be stored in memory for up to 40 different DVD/VIDEO CD discs (page 31). ON Stores the settings in memory when you eject the disc. OFF Does not store the settings in memory.
◆ DOWNMIX (DVD only) 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 64). The default settings are underlined.
If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. ◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
Sound 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 (mains lead) is connected securely. Picture There is no sound. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged.
Operation The player starts playing the disc automatically. The remote does not function. , The disc features an auto playback function. , “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON” (page 67). , There are obstacles between the remote and the player. , The distance between the remote and the player is too far. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the player. , The batteries in the remote are weak. The disc does not play. , The disc is turned over.
The player does not operate properly. , When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, unplug the player. Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Nothing is displayed on the front panel display. , “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “OFF.” Set “DIMMER” to “BRIGHT” or “DARK” (page 67). 5 numbers or letters are displayed on the screen and on the front panel display.
Glossary Chapter (page 9) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Dolby Digital (page 24, 70) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.
Specifications System General Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC/PAL (See page 16 to switch) Power requirements: 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 110 V AC, 60 Hz See page 2 for further information. Power consumption: 11 W/13 W See page 2 for further information. Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 74 × 260 mm (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 2.
Language Code List For details, see pages 50, 53, 65. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index Numerics 16:9 66 4:3 LETTER BOX 66 4:3 PAN SCAN 66 5.
Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
