3-061-775-32(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-S735D © 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. Mains cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes About the Discs 6 Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7 TV Hookups 8 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 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 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 connecting cord (1) • S video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) RMT-D120P (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 (L: left, R: right). Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. You cannot connect this player to a TV without a SCART (EURO AV) connector or a video input connector. Required cords SCART (EURO AV) connecting cord (not supplied) (2) Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.
If your TV has two SCART (EURO AV) connectors LINE–2 Audio/Video connecting cord (supplied) (1) VCR Yellow White (L) Red (R) Yellow White (L) Red (R) x To listen to the sound through TV speakers To SCART (EURO AV) input TV TV CD/DVD player INPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO VIDEO OUT L AUDIO R i i x If your TV has an S video input connector S video cord (supplied) (1) To SCART (EURO AV) input TV CD/DVD player S VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT R L S VIDEO OUT INPUT L AUDIO R 9 Getting Started You can connec
TV Hookups Getting Started If you connect the player to a monitor or projector having component video input connectors that conform to the 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. Set “LINE” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “VIDEO” or “S VIDEO” in the setup display, and set “COMPONENT OUT” to “ON.
Setups for the player Getting Started Some setup adjustments 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 54. • To connect the player to a wide-screen TV In the setup display, set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9” (default setting). For details, see page 58.
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 54.
5.1 Channel Surround Hookups Getting Started Some DVDs have a sound track with up to 5.1 channels recorded in Dolby Digital, MPEG audio 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 LINE-1 (RGB) - TV AUDIO OUT LINE-2 DIGITAL OUT FRONT REAR CENTER L PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL R L COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT WOOFER R S VIDEO IN To S VIDEO OUT CD/DVD player 5.1CH OUTPUT Getting Started To S VIDEO input Y CB/B-Y CR/R-Y To 5.1CH OUTPUT To an AC outlet To 5.1CH input AV Receiver (Amplifier) with 5.1ch inputs DIGITAL TV/LD DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR S-LINK AC OUTLET CTRL A1 TV/LD IN AC-3 RF DVD IN COAX DVD IN PRE OUT 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 . DISPLAY 4 ?/>/.
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 57.
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 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 PAL color system televisions. In this case, open the disc tray and remove the disc.
Additional operations A ./> H 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. Playing Discs After following Step 4 xWhen playing a DVD A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the TV screen (see page 23).
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 Discs JOG To change the playback speed (Shuttle mode) Turn the click shuttle.
When you play back a CD/VIDEO CD To play the disc frame by frame (Jog mode) During playback 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, 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.
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Playing Discs 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. As long as you do not open the disc tray, Resume Play will work even if the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the remote. H H x x 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.
Using the DVD’s Menu Some DVDs have a title menu or a DVD menu that is provided with DVDs only. Using the title 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. DVD MENU TITLE
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) Playing Discs When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC (Play Back Control) functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. On this player, you can use the number buttons, ENTER, ., >, M/m and ORETURN during PBC Playback. ./> H ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 .
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. 1 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. TITLE CHAP HOUR MIN Playing Discs Playing time and number of the current chapter TIME/TEXT 0 Checking the remaining time Press TIME/TEXT.
Using the Front Panel Display Checking the remaining time Press TIME/TEXT. When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the following chart.
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 30 to 53.
Using the Control Menu Display 2 Select the item you want using M/m. 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 DVD To display other items Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: 1: ENGLISH Items Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Selected item 3 To cancel while making a selection Press O RETURN. SUBTITLE Select: ,Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (The items except the first three items from the top are changed to other items.
Control Menu Item List TITLE (DVD only) (page 30)/ SCENE (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) (page 30)/ ANGLE (DVD only) (page 37) With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) are recorded, you can change the angle of the scene.
Control Menu Item List Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/Scene Z SHUFFLE (page 46) You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. REPEAT (page 47) You can play all the titles/tracks on a disc or a single title/ chapter/track repeatedly. Using Various Functions with the Control Menu A-B REPEAT (page 48) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, or track repeatedly.
2 Press , or ENTER. “ ” changes to “— — 12(27) – –(34) C 01:32:55 Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time Z ”. DVD You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter or track and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc. CHAPTER Number buttons 3 ENTER Cancel: RETURN Select the number of the title, chapter, track, index or scene you want to search for using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback at the selected number.
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. Using Various Functions with the Control Menu 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 TIME/MEMO Select: 1 TIME/MEMO Select: 2 ENTER DVD ENTER Press , or ENTER.
Labeling the Disc Z 1 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. 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 12(27) 18(34) T – –:– –:– – DISC MEMO INPUT TIME/MEMO Number buttons 2 ENTER DVD Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Press DISPLAY. “TIME/MEMO” appears.
Labeling the Disc Changing the Sound 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to input other characters. 6 When you have entered all the characters for the Disc Memo, press INPUT on the remote. The Disc Memo is stored. 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Disc Memo DVD TIME/MEMO BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO – 4 If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD.
z You can select “AUDIO” directly Press AUDIO on the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes. Notes disc When you select “AUDIO,” the channels being played are displayed on the screen. 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 be different. 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 1: ENGLISH DVD PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.
Changing the Sound The display examples are as follows: •PCM (stereo) 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit •DTS 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. 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DTS 3/2.
Displaying the Subtitles With DVDs on which subtitles are recorded, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing the DVD. With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are recorded, you can change the subtitle language whenever you want while playing the DVD, and turn it on or off whenever you want. For example, you can select the language you want to practice and turn the subtitles on for better understanding.
Changing the Angles 3 Digital Cinema Sound Settings Select the angle number using the number buttons or M/m, then press ENTER. The angle is changed to the selected angle. 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 DVD 5(9) Using Various Functions with the Control Menu ANGLE Select: You can enjoy 3D surround sounds while playing discs including Dolby Digital, MPEG audio and DTS DVDs even if you only have 2 or 4 speakers. Select the surround mode that best suits your speaker setup.
For 2 speaker setups OFF Outputs all channel signals recorded on the disc. For example, outputs 2-channel signals for the stereo sound of a CD or the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio and DTS sounds of the DVD. When you connect fewer than 6 speakers, the player appropriately distributes the output signal for the missing speaker to other speakers. L R VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers.
Digital Cinema Sound Settings 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. If you are using a center speaker, Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)will also create the appropriate sounds for the center speaker. L R 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.
Checking the Play Information When using headphones Select VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES when you want to experience virtual 3D surround effects through your headphones. z You can select “VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES” directly Select “ADVANCED” after pressing DISPLAY. 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 BIT RATE BIT RATE Press VIRTUAL SURROUND HEADPHONES on the player. To turn it off, press the button again.
Checking the Play Information Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) Z Displays of each item By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,” whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.” BIT RATE Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Select “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” after pressing DISPLAY. BIT RATE 384kbps 0 5 Using a registered password, you can set playback restrictions for the desired disc. You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 200 discs.
3 Select “ON,” using M/m, then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for entering a password appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER . RETURN . x When you have already registered a password The display for confirming the password appears. Skip Step 4. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Enter password, then press ENTER To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Select “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” using M/m, then press ENTER.
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 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 stored in the player and contain up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks. 2 Title PROGRAM Select “PROGRAM” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select “ON,” the “PROGRAM” indicator lights up in green.
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD Select the track you want to program. Total time of the programmed tracks 0:15:30 T PROGRAM Set: Start: 4 5 ENTER –– 01 02 03 04 05 Quit: DISPLAY PLAY To program other titles, chapters or tracks, repeat Step 3. The programmed titles, chapters or tracks are displayed in the selected order. When you press H, you can play the same program again.
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. Select “SHUFFLE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select a shuffle mode other than “OFF,” the “SHUFFLE” indicator lights up in green. z You can set Shuffle Play while the disc is stopped After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, press H. The player starts Shuffle Play.
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play 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. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 24). Select “REPEAT” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select a repeat mode other than “OFF,” the “REPEAT” indicator lights up in green. Indicator DVD After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H.
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 24), this function is available only while playing moving pictures. Setting a portion for A-B repeat 1 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 Select “A-B REPEAT” after pressing DISPLAY. During A-B Repeat Play, the “A-B REPEAT” indicator lights up in green.
Adjusting the Playback Picture (Video Equalizer) 4 When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again. The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. “A-B” appears on the front panel display during A-B repeat play. 12(27) 18(34) C 0 1 : 34 : 30 DVD CHAPTER TIME A: 18 – 01 : 32 : 55 B: 18 – 01 : 34 : 30 A–B REPEAT Select: Select “VIDEO EQUALIZER” after pressing DISPLAY.
Adjusting the Playback Picture (Video Equalizer) 1 Select “VIDEO EQUALIZER” and press ENTER. 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 DVD STANDARD DYNAMIC 1 DYNAMIC 2 5 To adjust other items, repeat Steps 3 and 4. To exit the video equalizer display Press ˆRETURN. z To reset the picture items Select “RESET” in “MEMORY,.” STANDARD Note Using Various Functions with the Control Menu VIDEO EQUALIZER Select: 2 ENTER Cancel: RETURN Select “MEMORY,” and press ENTER. The video equalizer display appears.
Enhancing the Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer) The Digital Video Enhancer function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing the outlines of images on your TV screen. Select “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select a level other than “OFF,” the “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” indicator lights up in green.
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.
Displaying different angles Setting and selecting favorite scene simultaneously (Bookmark) 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. To select one angle Select the angle using
Settings and Adjustments This chapter describes how to set and adjust the player using the on-screen setup menu. Most settings and adjustments are required to be set when you first use the player. This chapter also describes how to control the TV using the supplied remote. 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.
Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings and Adjustments x SUBTITLE Selects the language for the subtitles. The language order is different depending on the player model.
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. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged. • ON: turns on the screen saver. • OFF: turns off the screen saver. During playback, when you find the scene to be stored in memory, press PICTURE MEMORY on the remote.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) “CUSTOM SETUP” allows you to set the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the setup display. Settings and Adjustments CUSTOM SETUP COMPONENT OUT: LINE: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: BOOKMARK RESET PARENTAL CONTROL PLAYBACK MEMORY: TRACK SELECTION: To set, press To quit, press DISPLAY , then . OFF VIDEO OFF BRIGHT AUTO ON OFF ENTER .
Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control) 2 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. 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. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the setup display. To set, press To quit, press 1 , then .
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 5 Select a geographic area as the playback limitation level standard using M/m, then press ,. When you select “OTHERS,,” select and enter the standard code in the table on the next page using the number buttons. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD To set, press To quit, press Settings and Adjustments 6 DISPLAY , then . ENTER OFF USA USA OTHERS . Select “LEVEL” using M/m, then press ,.
Standard Code number 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 Hong Kong 2219 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico 2362 Netherlands 2376 New Zealand 2390 Norway 2379 Pakistan 2427 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 Singapore 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499 Switzerland 2086 Taiwan 2543 Thailand 2528
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the setup display. AUDIO SETUP OFF AUDIO ATT: STANDARD AUDIO DRC: CENTER SPEAKER EQ: FLAT DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: PCM DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit Settings and Adjustments To set, press To quit, press DISPLAY , then . ENTER .
Setting the Digital Output Signal Switches the methods of outputting audio signals when you, connect 1. a digital component such as a receiver (amplifier) having a digital connector, 2. an audio component having a built-in decoder (Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), 3. a DAT or MD via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord. For connection details, see page 11.
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO 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.
• 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. 90° A A 45° B B 20° Notes • The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at 120 Hz.
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) 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 TVs with the remote TV/DVD switch 1/u Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Notes • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Reset the appropriate code number.
Controlling Your TV or AV Receiver (Amplifier) with the Supplied Remote Controlling AV receivers (amplifiers) with the remote TV/DVD switch Controlling the AV receiver (amplifier) You can change the volume of the AV receiver (amplifier) using AV VOL. 1/u Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 AV VOL Settings and Adjustments 1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.
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 Picture noise appears. , Clean the disc.
Troubleshooting Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” of the setup display, the picture does not fill the screen. , The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD. The picture is black and white. , In the setup display, set “LINE” in ”CUSTOM SETUP” to the appropriate item that conforms to your TV. (page 60) , Depending on the TV, the picture on the screen becomes black and white when you play a disc recorded in the NTSC color system. Sound Additional Information There is no sound.
The player does not play from the beginning when playing a disc. , Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play or A-B Repeat Play has been selected. Press CLEAR. (pages 44 through 48) , Resume Play has been selected. Press x on the front panel or on the remote before you start playing. (page 22) , A title menu or a DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when you play your DVD, or a setup display automatically appears on the TV screen when you play your VIDEO CD with PBC functions.
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 General Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system PAL/(NTSC) Audio characteristics Supplied accessories See page 7. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Outputs Jack type Output level AUDIO OUT (R, L) Phono jacks 2 Vrms Over 10 kilohms (at 50 kilohms) DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Optical –18 dBm output connector Wave length: 660 nm DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) Phono jack 0.5 Vp-p 75 ohms terminated VIDEO OUT Phono jack 1.
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.
Title (page 5) The longest section 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 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. Additional Information VIDEO CD (page 4) A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
Language Code List For details, see pages 37, 57. 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 qd g (remote sensor) (7) Accepts the remote control signals. qf SHUFFLE button (46) Displays the “SHUFFLE” display on the TV screen. qg REPEAT button (47) Displays the “REPEAT” display on the TV screen. qh DVE (Digital Video Enhancer) button and indicator (51) Press to select a Digital Video Enhancer level. The indicator lights up for every selected item except “OFF.
Index to Parts and Controls Rear Panel LINE-1 (RGB) - TV 5.1CH OUTPUT AUDIO OUT FRONT REAR CENTER L PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL R R LINE-2 DIGITAL OUT L COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT WOOFER Additional Information 1 LINE-1 (RGB)-TV connector (8, 60) Connect to your TV using a LINE-1 connector to output the signal from the player. You can select the video signals, the S VIDEO signals or the RGB signals as the output signal format.
Remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 81 Additional Information 1 TV/DVD switch (69) Selects to control the player or the TV with the remote. 2 ZOPEN/CLOSE button (19) Opens or closes the disc tray. 3 Number buttons Selects and executes the items or settings. 4 CLEAR / ? (ten‘s digit) button (44 through 48) Press to return to continuous play, etc. 5 REPEAT button (47) Displays the “REPEAT” display on the TV screen. 6 PROGRAM button (44) Displays the “PROGRAM” display on the TV screen.
Index DISTANCE 67 DOLBY DIGITAL DOWNMIX 64 DTS 13, 65 DVD 18 DVD menu 23 DVD MENU 57 Numerics 4:3 LETTER BOX 58 4:3 PAN SCAN 58 5.
Additional Information 83
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