3-862-098-12 (1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions EN C1 C1 C2 C2 C2 DVP-M35 1998 by Sony Corporation
Installing 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 cord must only be changed at 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 disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
TABLE OF CONTENTS This Player Can Play the Following Discs ................................................................ 4 Getting Started Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 6 Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... 6 Necessary Setup Before Using the Player .................................................................
GettingThis Started About Manual The instructions in this manual are for model DVP-M35. Icon Conventions Meaning Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task. Z • 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: Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier. z Indicates the functions for DVD VIDEOs.
Terms for discs Getting Playing Started CDs • Title The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc, for a picture piece on a video software; or an album, etc, for a music piece on an audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want. • Chapter Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters.
Getting Started Unpacking Hooking Up the System Check that you have the following items: • Audio/Video connecting cord (1) • S video cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) RMT-D102E (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Overview Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the player.
Getting Playing Started CDs What cords will I need? Notes Audio/Video connecting cord (supplied) (1) Yellow White (L) Yellow White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Hookups When connecting the cords, be sure to match the colorcoded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow, Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. pTo listen to the sound through TV speakers Connect the TV using the audio/video connecting cord (supplied).
Getting Started z If you have a digital component such as an 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). When you play a DVD, set “DIGITAL OUT” in “INITIAL SETUP 2” to “PCM” in the setup display.
Getting Playing Started CDs Necessary Setup Before Using the Player Selecting the Language for On-screen Display Some setups are necessary for the player depending on the TV or other components to be connected. For details on using the setup display, see page 34. For details on each setup display item, see pages 35 to 37. You can select the language for the setup display or the messages displayed on the screen. Default setting is “ENGLISH.
Basic Operations Playing a DVD 2 3 4 Connect headphones. Adjust the headphone volume. • The operating procedure of CDs or VIDEO CDs is different from that of DVDs. For details, see pages 14 to 17. z z You can turn on the player using the remote Press POWER when the indicator above the POWER button on the front panel is lit in red. After following Step 4 A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the TV screen (see page 13). Notes • If you use an FM/AM tuner by the player, turn off the player.
Basic Operations z When “RESUME” appears on the front panel display You can resume playback from the point where you stopped the DVD (page 26). To play from the beginning of the disc, see page 26. 6 Number buttons SEARCH MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLEAR 0 ENTER Note You may not be able to do Resume Play depending on the DVD. =/+ · p P =/+ ∏ § ·p ENTER ENTER What are chapter and title? See page 5.
Basic Operations To play at various speeds/frame-by-frame Using the click shuttle and the JOG button/indicator, you can playback a DVD with various speed or frame-by-frame. Each time you press JOG, it changes between shuttle mode and jog mode. Click shuttle JOG JOG Click shuttle Notes • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described on the right.
Basic Operations Notes • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to select the title. • Depending on the DVD, a “title menu” may simply be called a “menu” or “title ” in the instructions supplied with the disc. “Press ENTER.” may also be expressed as “Press SELECT.” Using the Title Menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music piece called “titles.” When you play the DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the title menu. ENTER ?/>/.
Basic Operations Playing a CD/VIDEO CD 2 3 4 Connect headphones. Adjust the headphone volume. • The operating procedure of DVDs is different from that of CDs or VIDEO CDs. For details, see pages 10 to 13. z z You can turn on the player using the remote Press POWER when the indicator above the POWER button on the front panel is lit in red. After following Step 4 The menu screen may appear on the TV screen depending on the VIDEO CD.
Basic Operations z When “RESUME” appears on the front panel display You can resume playback from the point where you stopped the CD/VIDEO CD (page 26). To play from the beginning of the disc, see page 26. 6 Number buttons SEARCH MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLEAR ENTER C/c =/+ · p P =/+ ∏ § ·p ENTER ENTER What is a track? See page 5. z What is an index? See page 5. z What is a scene? See page 5. z If you want to change the search mode Press SEARCH MODE.
Basic Operations To play at various speeds / frame-by-frame Using the click shuttle and the JOG button/indicator, you can playback a CD/VIDEO CD with various speed or frame-by-frame. Each time you press JOG, it changes between shuttle mode and jog mode. Click shuttle JOG JOG Click shuttle Notes • Depending on the VIDEO CD, you may not do some of the operations described on the right. • When you play a VIDEO CD, there is no sound except for the playback at normal speed.
Basic Operations z z When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions PBC playback starts automatically. When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operations, operations with search functions, etc. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively, following the menu screen on the TV screen. On this player, you can use the number buttons, ENTER or ·/SELECT, =, +, >/. and ˆ (RETURN) during PBC Playback.
Playing Discs in Various Modes Using the On-Screen Display Z pDisplay information of the on-screen display 2 mode Playing time of the current chapter* Current title number (total number of titles) You can check the operating status of the player and the information about the disc using the on-screen display on the TV screen.
PlayingDiscs CDs in Various Modes Playing z What is bit rate? pDisplay information of the on-screen display 2 mode Bit rate refers to the amount of video data per second in a disc. The higher the bit rate is, the larger the amount of data. However, this does not always mean that you can get higher quality pictures. Disc type pDisplay information of the on-screen display off mode No information is displayed. (Messages, etc., will be displayed.
Playing Discs in Various Modes Using the Front Panel Display Z You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of the titles or the tracks or remaining time, using the front panel display.
PlayingDiscs CDs in Various Modes Playing pChecking the remaining time Press TIME. Each time you press TIME while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the chart below. The time information in the on-screen display (1 and 2) also changes each time you press TIME.
Playing Discs in Various Modes Repeating the current title or chapter Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all the titles/tracks on a disc, a single title/chapter/track or a specific portion repeatedly. You can repeat only the current title or chapter in Continuous Play mode. You may not be able to do Repeat Play depending on the DVD.
PlayingDiscs CDs in Various Modes Playing Repeating a specific portion Z (A˜B Repeat) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, track repeatedly. This is useful when you want to memorize lyrics. During PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs (page 17), this function is available only while playing moving pictures. You may not be able to do Repeat Play depending on the DVD. 1 During playback, when you find the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press A˜B.
Playing Discs in Various Modes Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Z Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles or tracks and play them in a random order. You can arrange the order of the titles, chapters or tracks on the disc and create your own program. The program can contain up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks. 7 8 9 7 8 0 9 CLEAR 0 SHUFFLE CLEAR PROGRAM · · ENTER ?/>/.// 1 Press SHUFFLE. 2 Press ·.
PlayingDiscs CDs in Various Modes Playing 3 Select the title, chapter or track you want to program using >/., then press ENTER. For example, select title or track 2. (You can also use the number buttons and ENTER button to select. In this case, the selected number is displayed on the screen.) 4 To program other titles, chapters or tracks, repeat Step 3. The programmed titles, chapters or tracks are displayed from 02 in order. PROGRAM A L L CLEAR 1 . T I TLE02–02 2 . T I TLE15 3 . T I TLE03 4 .
Playing Discs in Various Modes Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped a Disc (Resume Play) Reducing the Picture Noise (DNR: Digital Video Noise Reduction) Z The player stores the point where you stopped a disc if “RESUME” appears on the front panel display. In this case, you can resume playback from that point. As long as you do not open the disc tray, Resume Play is available even if you turn the power off. You can make the picture clearer by reducing the picture noise. 1 2 z Press ·.
PlayingDiscs CDs in Various Modes Playing Changing the Sounds Z With DVDs on which multilingual sounds are recorded, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. With multiplex 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. In this case, the sound loses the stereo effect. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 AUDIO CHANGE Press AUDIO CHANGE while playing a disc.
Playing Discs in Various Modes Displaying the SubtitlesZ When subtitles are turned off, press SUBTITLE ON/ OFF to turn on the subtitles. While playing a DVD, press SUBTITLE CHANGE repeatedly until the subtitles you want appear on the TV screen. SUBTITLE 1 n SUBTITLE 2 n ... n With DVDs on which subtitles are recorded, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing the DVD.
PlayingDiscs CDs in Various Modes Playing Changing the Angles Z With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can change the angles whenever you want while playing the DVD. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control) Z Playing some DVDs can be limited depending on the age of users. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level.
Playing Discs in Various Modes 2 Select “INITIAL SETUP 1” using ?//, then press ENTER or .. 4 1 2 INITIAL SETUP 1 TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: BACKGROUND: SCREEN SAVER: PARENTAL CONTROL ENTER 3 QUIT Enter a password in 4 figures using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The figures change to asterisks ( ), and the display for confirming the password appears. 1 2 INITIAL SETUP 1 16:9 AUTO OFF BRIGHT BLUE ON PARENTAL CONTROL To confirm, enter password again, then p r e s s ENTER .
PlayingDiscs CDs in Various Modes Playing 7 Select an area as the standard for playback limitation level using >/., then press /. When you select “OTHERS”, select and enter the standard code in the table below using number buttons. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD 8 QUIT OFF USA SETUP 1 2 INITIAL SETUP 1 PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD 9 QUIT OFF 8. 7. NC17 6. R 5. 4. PG13 3. PG 2. SETUP Select the level you want using >/., then press ENTER.
Playing Discs in Various Modes Controlling the TV or the AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied Remote Z If you adjust the remote signal, you can control your TVs with the supplied remote. Default setting is to control Sony TVs with the g mark. When you connect the player to a Sony amplifier, you can also set the input of the amplifier to this player with the supplied remote .
PlayingDiscs CDs in Various Modes Playing Controlling Sony AV amplifier with the remote Hold down POWER, and enter your AV amplifier’s input connector code in the table below using the number buttons.* Then release POWER. Amplifier connector Code number VIDEO 1 91 VIDEO 2 92 VIDEO 3 93 AUX 1 94 LD/DVD (default setting) 95 AC-3 96 TV 97 * If you connect the player to the SONY Mini Hi-Fi Component System, enter “98”.
Settings and Adjustments 3 Using the Setup display Z Select the item you want using >/., then press / or ENTER. Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup, adjusting the picture and sound quality, setting the various outputs, etc. You can also set a language for the sub-titles and the setup display, limit playback by children, etc. For details on each setup display item, see pages 35 to 37. The setup display items are listed in page 47.
Locating Scene Track You Adjustments Locating a aSettings Scene or orand Track You Want Want Setting the Language for Display and Sound (LANGUAGE SETUP) Select “ ” after pressing SET UP. “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for on-screen display or sound. Default settings are underlined. Note When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected except for “OSD”.
Settings and Adjustments Settings for Display (INITIAL SETUP 1) 1 ” after pressing SET UP. Select “ “INITIAL SETUP 1” allows you to set the display according to the playback conditions. Default settings are underlined. pCOLOR SYSTEM Selects the color system when you play a VIDEO CD. • 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. • PAL: changes the video signal of an NTSC VIDEO CD and outputs it in PAL system.
Locating Scene Track You Adjustments Locating a aSettings Scene or orand Track You Want Want Settings for Sound (INITIAL SETUP 2) 2 ” after pressing SET UP. Select “ “INITIAL SETUP2” allows you to set the sound according to the playback conditions. Default settings are underlined. 1 2 INITIAL SETUP 2 OFF ON PCM OFF OFF AUDIO DRC: AUDIO ATT: QUIT Switches the methods of outputting audio signals from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors on the rear panel of the player.
Additional Information Precautions Notes on Discs On safety On handling discs • 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. • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The power is not turned on. /If the indicator above the POWER button is not lit, check that the AC power cord is connected securely. There is no picture. /Check that the player is connected securely. /The video connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one.
Additional Information Stopping playback, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play, etc., cannot be done. /Depending on the disc, you may not do some of the operations above. Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the language you want. /In the setup display, select the language for the on-screen display in “OSD” under “LANGUAGE SETUP.” (page 35) The language for the sound cannot be changed when you play a DVD. /Multilingual sound is not recorded on the DVD.
Additional Information Self-diagnosis function In the self-diagnosis function works to prevent the CD/DVD player from malfunctioning, a five-digit service number (combination of a letter and figures) flashes on the screen. In this case, check the following table. C:13:00 First three digits Cause and/or Corrective Action C13 • The disc is dirty. / Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. (page 38) C31 • The disc is not inserted correctly. / Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly.
Additional Information Specifications Glossary CD/DVD player Bit rate Signal format system PAL/NTSC Audio characteristics Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion Dynamic range Wow and flutter DVD (PCM96kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±0.5 dB)* DVD (PCM48kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB) CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) More than 110 dB (LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2) connectors only) Less than 0.0028% DVD: More than 100 dB CD: More than 97 dB Less than detected value (±0.
Additional Information Parental Control A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on. Playback Control (PBC) Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback.
Additional Information Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 g (remote sensor) (6) Accepts the remote control signals. 2 POWER switch and indicator (10, 14) Turns on and off the power of the player. 3 + NEXT button (11, 15) Press to go to the next chapter or track. 4 Disc tray (10, 14) Place a disc on the tray. 5 Disc type indicators (20) The respective indicator of the disc loaded lights up. Press to return to the continuous play etc.
Additional Information Rear Panel 1 LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2) connectors (7) Connects to the audio input connector on the TV or amplifier. 2 LINE OUT (VIDEO 1, 2) connectors (7) Connects to the video input connector on the TV or monitor. 3 S VIDEO OUT 1, 2 connectors (7) Connects to the S video input connector on the TV or VCR. 4 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector (8) Connects to an audio component using the optical digital connecting cord.
Additional Information !º ANGLE CHANGE button (29) Remote Changes the angles when playing a DVD. !¡ =/+PREV/NEXT buttons (11, 15) Press to go to the next chapter or track or to go back to the preceding chapter or track. !™ C/c INDEX SEARCH buttons (15) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Press to go to the next index or to go back to the preceding index. !£ ·PLAY/SELECT button (11, 15) Plays a disc. !¢ SET UP button (29, 34) Displays the setup display on the TV screen to set or adjust the items.
Additional Information Setup Display Item List Default settings are underlined.
Additional Information Language Code List For details, see page 35. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Additional Information Index Index I, J, K INITIAL SETUP T 36 Title 5, 43 Title menu 13 Track 5, 43 Troubleshooting 39 L, M, N A A˜B Repeat 23 Adjusting volume 10, 14 Angle 29 AUDIO ATT 37 AUDIO DRC 37 AUTO PLAY 36 Auto pause 20 LETTER BOX 36 Locating a specific point 11, 15 by monitoring 12, 16 by observing the TV screen 12, 16 D, E Display front panel display 20 on-screen display 18 Digital output 12, 37 DNR 26 Dolby Digital (AC-3) 8, 42 DVD 10 DVD menu 13 DVD menu language 35 F, G Fast Forward
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