3-866-153-23(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DVP-S725D 1999 by 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 cord must only be changed at qualified service shop. Welcome! Precautions Safety • This unit operates on 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit's operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes on Discs 6 Displaying Different Angles Simultaneously 47 Dividing a Track into 9 Sections (Strobe Play) 47 Scanning the Title, Chapter and Track 48 Setting and Selecting Favorite Scene (Bookmark) 48 Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7 TV Hookups 8 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 12 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 Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task. Z Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier. z Indicates the functions for DVD VIDEOs. Indicates the functions for VIDEO CDs. Indicates the functions for Audio CDs.
Terms for discs Discs that the player cannot play • 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. The player cannot play discs other than the ones listed in the table on page 4. CD-R, CD-ROMs including PHOTO CDs, data sections in CD-EXTRAs, DVD-ROMs etc., cannot be played.
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 connecting cord (1) • S video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) RMT-D111P (1) • R6 (size AA) 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 (2ch – L,R). Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. You cannot connect this player to a TV without an EURO AV (SCART) connector or a video input connector. Required cords EURO-AV (SCART) connecting cord (not supplied) (2) Be sure to make connections fir mly to avoid hum and noise. Refer to the instr uctions supplied with the TV to be connected.
If your TV has no EURO AV (SCART) connectors CD/DVD player You can connect the player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) using the supplied audio/video connecting cor d. If your TV has an S video input connector , connect the component via the S VIDEO OUT connector using the S video cor d (supplied) instead of the video connecting cor d. You will get a better pictur e.
TV Hookups 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, CB/B-Y, CR/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. You will get a better picture.
Setups for the player Getting Started Some setups are necessary for the player depending on the TV or other components to be connected. Use the setup display to change the various settings. For details on using the setup display, see page 49. • To connect the player to a wide-scr een TV In the setup display, set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9” (default setting). For details, see page 53.
Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups Getting Started This connection is for listening to the sound through speakers connected to a receiver (amplifier such as an integrated stereo amplifier, a receiver having a built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder, etc.). Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. You can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound by connecting a receiver (amplifier) with 5.1 channel inputs. See page 36.
If you have an audio component with a built in DTS decoder, Dolby Digital decoder or MPEG decoder Connect the component via the DIGIT AL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cor d (not supplied). When you play a DVD, set “DIGITAL OUT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” and then set “DOLBYDIGIT AL” to “D-PCM”, “MPEG” to “PCM” and “DTS” to “OFF” in the setup display .
5.1 Channel Surround Hookups Getting Started Some DVDs have a sound track with up to 5.1 channels recorded in Dolby* Digital or MPEG AUDIO format. Using a receiver (amplifier) having 5.1 channel inputs and the 5 (+1) speakers, you can enjoy more real audio presence in the comfort of your own home. “5 channel” stands for the 2 front speakers (Left and Right), 2 rear speakers (Left and Right) and 1 center speaker. The “0.1 channel” (+1) stands for the subwoofer which outputs the bass.
TV S VIDEO IN Getting Started CD/DVD player EURO AV 1 (RGB) – TV EURO AV 2 5.1CH OUTPUT AUDIO OUT FRONT REAR CENTER L DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT Y CB/B–Y CR/R–Y R OPTICAL COAXIAL PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3) AV Receiver (Amplifier) with 5.1ch inputs WOOFER DIGITAL TV/LD DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR S-LINK AC OUTLET CTRL A1 TV/LD IN AC-3 RF DVD IN PRE OUT 5.
Selecting the Language for 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. Default setting is “ENGLISH.” 3 Select “FRANÇAIS” using >/ ., then press ENTER. CHOIX DE LA LANGUE ECRANS: MENU DVD : AUDIO: SOUS-TITRE: SET UP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FRANÇAIS ENGLISH ORIGINAL IDEM AUDIO 0 Pour le réglage, appuyez sur , puis sur ENTER . Pour quitter, appuyez sur SETUP .
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. 1/u (POWER) § · Playing Discs This player conforms to the PAL color system. When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC color system, the player outputs the video signal or the setup display etc. in the NTSC color system and the picture may not appear on the TV screen.
Playing Discs z You can turn on the player using the remote To Operation Press 1/u (POWER) when the indicator above the 1/u (POWER) button on the front panel is lit in red. Stop Press p. Pause Press P. Resume play after pause Press P or ·. Go to the next chapter, track or scene in continuous play mode On the player: Turn =/+ clockwise to select the chapter.
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.
Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame To play the disc frame by frame changing the playback speed (Jog mode) Playing Discs 1 Press JOG. JOG lights up during jog mode. When you press JOG on the player, it pauses. 2 Turn the click shuttle. Depending on the turning speed, the playback goes to frame-by-frame in the direction that the click shuttle is turned. If you turn the click shuttle with constant speed for a while, the playback speed goes to slow or normal.
Using the Menu for Each DVD Notes Using the title menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music piece called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the title menu. ENTER ?/>/.// TITLE DVD MENU TITLE DVD MENU ENTER ?/>/.// 1 Press TITLE. The title menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc. 2 Press ?/>/.// to select the title you want to play.
Using the Menu for Each DVD Using the DVD menu Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using the menu. When you play these DVDs, you can select the language for the subtitles, the language for the sound, etc., using the DVD menu. Playing Discs 1 Press DVD MENU. The DVD menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc. 2 Press ?/>/.// to select the item you want to change. Depending on the disc, you can use the number buttons to select the item.
Going back to the menu screen Press ˆ, =, or +. z When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions PBC playback starts automatically. 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. There are two ways. • Before you start playing, select the track you want using =or +, then press ENTER or ·. • Before you start playing, select the track number using the number buttons on the remote, then press ENTER or ·.
Using the Front Panel Display z When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions Playing time and number of the current chapter Digital DISC TITLE CHAPTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MPEG DTS VIDEO CD PBC ANGLE NTSC TRACK INDEX HOUR MIN SEC DVD REPEAT 1 PGM A–B CD SHUFFLE Playing Discs Remaining time of the current chapter VIDEO CD DVD CD Digital DISC TITLE CHAPTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MPEG DTS NTSC TRACK INDEX HOUR MIN SEC PBC ANGLE REPEAT 1 PGM A–B SHUFFLE Playing time and number of
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Using the Control Menu Display Z Using the Control Menu display, you can select the start point, label a disc, change the angles, adjust the picture, set for Digital Cinema Sound, etc. The items are different depending on the kind of disc. For details on each Control Menu display item, see pages 28 to 48. 0 DISPLAY ENTER ?/>/.// 1 Press DISPLAY to show the Control Menu display on the TV screen.
Using the Control Menu Display 2 Select the item you want using >/., then press / or ENTER. 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 Note Some Control Menu display items require operations other than selecting the setting. For details on these items, see the relevant pages. DVD To cancel using the Control Menu display on the way Press ˆRETURN.
Control Menu Item List TITLE (DVD only) (page 28) CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 28) TRACK (VIDEO CD/CD only) (page 28) INDEX (VIDEO CD/CD only) (page 28) SCENE (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) (page 28) PROGRAM TIME/TEXT (page 29, 30, 31) TIME/MEMO (page 29, 30, 31) You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title/chapter/track and the total remaining time of the disc. You can search by inputting the time code.
Control Menu Item List STROBE PLAYBACK (DVD/VIDEO CD only) (page 47) Searching for the Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/Scene Z You can display 9 consecutive sections of the disc on the screen. In this case, the sections show still images.
2 Press / or ENTER. “ ” is changed to “— — 12(27) – –(34) C 01:32:55 DVD ENTER You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title /chapter/track and the total remaining time of the disc. Press DISPLAY. Then press TIME/TEXT on the remote to change the time information. You can also check the DVD TEXT, CD TEXT and Disc Memo, and label the Disc Memo. See page 31. .
Selecting a Start Point Using the Time Code Z 3 You can search by inputting the time code. Select “TIME/TEXT” or “TIME/MEMO” after pressing DISPLAY. The time code corresponds to the approximate actual playing time. For example, to search for a scene 2 hours 30 minutes 20 seconds past the beginning, input 2:30:20. 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 TIME/TEXT Using Various Functions with the Control Menu 1 , then 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 2 ENTER .
Checking the Information of the Disc Z 1 Select “DISC MEMO INPUT/” in “TIME/TEXT” or “TIME/MEMO” The DISC MEMO INPUT display appears. 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 DISC MEMO INPUT To select, press TIME/TEXT 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 DVD , then ENTER 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 DISC MEMO INPUT A DVD TIME/MEMO .
Checking the Information of the Disc 3 Note Press ENTER. You can label up to 200 discs. When you have the player store over 200 discs in memory, each new Disc Memo erases the oldest Disc Memo from those first stored. C 01:32:55 DISC MEMO INPUT BRAHMS ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX YZ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 < > + – ✽ / = ? / _ @ To select, press , then ENTER . To quit, press INPUT . To cancel, press RETURN . Using Various Functions with the Control Menu 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to input other characters.
Changing the Sounds Z AUDIO 12(27) 18(34) DVD C 01:32:55 1: ENGLISH 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH PROGRAM FORMAT 3: SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 L C R Displaying the audio information of the disc When you select “AUDIO,” the playing channels are displayed on the screen. In Dolby Digital format, the signals from monaural to 5.1 channels can be recorded on a DVD. Depending on the DVD the number of the recorded channels may be different. 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 1: ENGLISH DVD PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.
Changing the Sounds Displaying the Subtitles Z The display examples are as follows: •PCM (stereo) C 01:32:55 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bits To select, press , then ENTER . Using Various Functions with the Control Menu •Dolby Surround C 01:32:55 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND L C R With DVDs on which subtitles are recorded, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing the DVD.
Changing the Angles Z 3 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. Select “ANGLE ” after pressing DISPLAY. When the angles can be changed, the indicator of the “ANGLE” lights in green. , then ENTER .
Setting for Digital Cinema Sound Z Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Select the mode to enjoy multi channel surround sound such as Dolby Digital and MPEG. Even if you connect only front speakers, Virtual Enhanced Surround lets you enjoy 3D sound by using 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers.
ENHANCED SURROUND Provides a greater sense of presence from Pro Logic source with monaural rear channel sound. Produces a stereo like effect in the rear channels. Side* Rear* L L R SL R SR SL SR VIRTUAL MULTI REAR Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers from a single pair of actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. The position of the virtual rear speakers differs according to the setting of the rear speaker position.
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) Z 2 You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters or tracks on the disc and create your own program. One program can be restored in the player and contain up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks. Select “PROGRAM” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select “ON”, the indicator of the “PROGRAM” lights in green. Using Various Functions with the Control Menu 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 Press /. “01” is highlighted.
pWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD Select the track you want to program. Total time of the programmed tracks PROGRAM –– 01 02 03 04 05 To set, press , then ENTER . Pressing PLAY starts program play. z The program remains even after the Program Play ends When you press ·, you can play the same program again. z You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed titles, chapters or tracks During Program Play, press REPEAT or SHUFFLE. Or set “REPEAT” or “SHUFFLE” to “ON” in the Control Menu display.
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Z z You can set Shuffle Play during stop You can have the player “shuffle” titles or tracks and play them in a random order. The playing order may differ from the previous “shuffling.” Select “SHUFFLE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select “ON”, the indicator of the “SHUFFLE “ lights in green. Using Various Functions with the Control Menu CHAPTER OFF TITLE CHAPTER To select, press DVD , then ENTER . pSHUFFLE Selects the setting of Shuffle Play.
Repeating a Specific Portion (A˜B Repeat) Z You can play all the titles/tracks on a disc or a single title/ chapter/track. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player repeats the titles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed order. You cannot do Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 22). You may not be able to do Repeat Play depending on the DVD. Select “REPEAT” after pressing DISPLAY. When you do not select “OFF,” the indicator of the “REPEAT” lights in green.
Repeating a Specific Portion (A˜B Repeat) Setting a portion for A˜B repeat 1 Select “SET/” in “A-B REPEAT.” The A˜B REPEAT setting display appears. 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 3 When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again. The setting points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. “A-B” appears on the front panel display during A˜B repeat play.
Checking the Play Information Z You can check the play information on the bit rate, bit rate history or the portion where the disc is played (layer). While playing a disc, the approximate bit rate of the playback picture is always displayed by Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio by Kbps (Kilo bit per second). Select “ADVANCED” after pressing DISPLAY.
Checking the Play Information LAYER Appears when the DVD has dual layers Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Indicates the approximate point where the disc is playing. If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates which layer is being read. For details on the layers, see page 70.
Reducing the Picture Noise (DNR: Digital Video Noise Reduction) Z Adjustments for Playback Picture (VIDEO EQ: Video Equalizer) Z You can make the picture clearer by reducing the picture noise of the background. Select “DNR” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select “DNR1,” “DNR2,” or “DNR3,” the indicator of the “DNR “ lights in green. 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.
Adjustments for Playback Picture (VIDEO EQ: Video Equalizer) 1 Select “MEMORY/” in “VIDEO EQ.” The video control display appears. 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 DVD Note Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Only one setting of the picture items you adjusted in “MEMORY/” can be stored. When you adjust the items, new setting erases the setting adjusted before. , then 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 VIDEO EQUALIZER ENTER .
Displaying Different Angles Simultaneously Z With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can display all the angles recorded on the disc on the same screen, and start playback in continuous mode at the chosen angle directly. The angles are displayed on a screen divided in 9 sections. Select “ANGLE VIEWER” after pressing DISPLAY. When you can select “ANGLE VIEWER”, the indicator of the “ANGLE VIEWER” lights in green.
Scanning the Title, Chapter and Track Z You can check the top picture of titles, chapters and tracks of the disc on a screen divided in 9 sections, and start playback from the chosen title ,chapter or track. Select “TITLE VIEWER”(DVD only), “CHAPTER VIEWER”(DVD only) or “TRACK VIEWER”(VIDEO CD only) after pressing DISPLAY.
Settings and Adjustments This chapter describes how to set and how to adjust using the on-screen SET UP 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). Using the Setup Display Z Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup, adjusting the picture and sound quality, setting the various outputs, etc.
Using the Setup Display 2 Select the main item you want using >/., and then press ENTER. The selected main item is highlighted. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Main item 4 Select the setting you want using ?/>/.//, then press ENTER.
Setup Display Item List Default settings are underlined.
Setting the Language for Display and Sound (LANGUAGE SETUP) Z Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” 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 the “OSD”.
Settings for Display (SCREEN SETUP) Z Select “SCREEN SETUP” after pressing SET UP. “SCREEN SETUP” allows you to set the display according to the playback conditions. Default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE STARTUP SCREEN: STANDARD To set, press To quit, press , then SETUP ENTER . . 16:9 pBACKGROUND Selects the background color or picture of the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD.
Settings for Display (SCREEN SETUP) Storing the 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 Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Z Select “CUSTOM SETUP” after pressing SET UP. “CUSTOM SETUP” allows you to set the playback conditions. Default settings are underlined.
• TIMER: starts playing a disc automatically when you connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet. By connecting a timer (not supplied), you can start playing at any time you want. • DEMO1: starts playing the demonstration 1 automatically. • DEMO2: starts playing the demonstration 2 automatically. Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control) Select “CUSTOM SETUP” after pressing SET UP. Playing some DVDs can be limited depending on the age of users.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 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 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.
z You can turn off the Parental Control function just after inserting the DVD (Parental Control Temporarily Canceled) Code number When you set a playback limitation level and insert the DVD, the PARENTAL CONTROL display appears. Enter the password to turn off the Parental Control function. When you stop playing the DVD, the level returns to the original level.
Settings for Sound (AUDIO SETUP) Select “AUDIO SETUP” after pressing SET UP. “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback conditions. Default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP OFF AUDIO ATT: SHARP AUDIO FILTER: STANDARD AUDIO DRC: TRACK SELECTION: OFF DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND ON DIGITAL OUT: D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: PCM DTS: OFF To set, press To quit, press , then SETUP ENTER . .
pDOWNMIX* Switches the mixing down methods when you play a DVD on which the sound in Dolby Digital format is recorded. • DOLBY SURROUND: when the player is connected to an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). • NORMAL: when the player is connected to a normal audio component. * The setting affects the following connectors: –AUDIO OUT connector –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL, COAXIAL) connectors.
Settings for Sound (AUDIO SETUP) pMPEG Selects output MPEG AUDIO signals via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors. You cannot select this item when you set “DIGITAL OUT” to “OFF.” • PCM: when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals taken from MPEG AUDIO signals via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
Speaker Set Up Select “SPEAKER SETUP” after pressing SET UP. To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the size of speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position and set the balance and level. Then use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level. For the speaker hook ups, see pages 14 to 15. SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL: OFF TEST TONE: LARGE FRONT: CENTER: LARGE LARGE (REAR) REAR: SUBWOOFER: YES , then ENTER . SETUP .
Speaker Set Up pBALANCE You can vary the balance of each speaker as follows. Default adjustments are in the parentheses. • FRONT (0dB) Adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers (-6dB [L] to +6dB [R], 0.5dB steps). • REAR (0dB) Adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers (-6dB [L] to +6dB [R], 0.5dB steps). Settings and Adjustments pLEVEL You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. Default adjustments are in the parentheses.
Controlling the TV or the AV Receiver (Amplifier) with the Supplied Remote Z If you adjust the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. Default setting is to control Sony TVs with the g mark. When you connect the player to a Sony AV receiver (amplifier), you can also set the input of the receiver (amplifier) to this player with the supplied remote. TV/DVD switch Number buttons 1/u (POWER) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Slide TV/DVD switch to TV.
Controlling the TV or the AV Receiver (Amplifier) with the Supplied Remote When you set the TV/DVD switch to TV, you can control your TV using the keys below. 1/u (POWER) TV/DVD switch Number buttons ? VOL** 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PROG TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE ENTER Controlling an AV receiver (amplifier) with the remote 1 Slide TV/DVD switch to DVD. 2 Hold down 1/u (POWER), and enter your AV receiver’s manufacturer’s code (see the table below) using the number buttons. Then release 1/ u (POWER).
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. Power The power is not turned on. / If the indicator above the 1/u (POWER) button is not lit, check that the AC power cord is connected securely. Picture The picture noise appears. / Clean the disc.
Troubleshooting The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” in the setup display when you play a wide picture. / The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD. / If you connect the player with the S video cord, connect directly to the TV. Otherwise, you may not change the aspect ratio. / Depending on the TV, you may not change the aspect ratio. The numbers or letters of 5 characters are displayed on the front panel display.
The disc does not play. / There is no disc inside (“Insert disc.” appears on the TV screen). Insert a disc. / Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing down on the disc tray. / Clean the disc. / The player cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 5) Insert a DVD, a VIDEO CD, or CD. / Check the region code of the DVD. (page 4) / Moisture has condensed inside the player. Remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour. (page 6) The player starts playing the DVD automatically.
Self-diagnosis function When the self-diagnosis function works to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (combination of a letter and digits) flashes on the front panel display. In this case, check the following table. 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 General Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system PAL /(NTSC) Audio characteristics Supplied accessories See page 7. * The signals from AUDIO OUT connector and 5.1 ch L,R connectors are measured. When you play the PCM sound tracks with 96 kHz sampling frequency, the output signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL, COAXIAL) are converted to 48 kHz (sampling frequency). Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Glossary Bit rate (page 43) 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 is, 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.
Title (page 5) The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on 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. 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.
Language Code List For details, see page 34, 52. 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 !™ JOG button / indicator (19) Press to play a disc frame by frame. !£ PHONES connector (17) Connect the headphones to this connector. !¢ PHONE LEVEL control (17) Adjusts the headphone volume. !∞ PROGRAM button (38) Displays the “PROGRAM” display on the TV screen. !§ Front Panel Display (23) Indicates the playing time, etc. !¶ REPEAT button (41) Displays the “REPEAT” display on the TV screen.
Index to Parts and Controls Rear Panel EURO AV 1 (RGB) – TV EURO AV 2 AUDIO OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT REAR CENTER L DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y CB/B–Y CR/R–Y OPTICAL COAXIAL PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3) Additional Information 1 EURO AV 1 (RGB)-TV connector (8, 54) Connects to the TV with EURO AV connector to output the signal from the player. You can select the video signals, the S VIDEO signals or the RGB signals as output signal format.
Remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 75 Additional Information 1 TV/DVD switch (63) Selects to control the player or the TV with the remote. 2 6OPEN/CLOSE button (17) Opens or closes the disc tray. 3 Number buttons Selects the items or settings. 4 CLEAR / ? (ten‘s digit)button (39, 40, 41) Press to return to the continuous play etc. 5 REPEAT button (41) Displays the “REPEAT” display on the TV screen. 6 PROGRAM button (38) Displays the “PROGRAM” display on the TV screen.
Index Numerics 4:3 LETTER BOX 53 4:3 PAN SCAN 53 5.
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