3-867-529-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A DVP-CX850D 1999 by Sony Corporation B C D ALL DVD CD
WARNING Welcome! 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. For customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION Model No. DVP-CX850D Serial No.______________ 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes on Discs 6 Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7 TV Hookups 8 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 10 5.
About This Manual Conventions Icon • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player. • The icons on the right are used in this manual: Meaning 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/S-link connecting cord (1) • S video cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) RMT-D113A (1) • Size AA (R6) 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. Required cords Audio/video/S-link connecting cord (supplied) (1) S video cord (supplied) (1) When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color-coded 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.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y PB/ B–Y COMPONENT VIDEO IN PR/ R–Y PR PB Y Notes • Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. • Do not connect this player to a video deck. If you view the pictures on your TV after making the connections shown below, a picture noise may appear. VCR CD/DVD player Setups for the player 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.
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 48.
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 “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” and then set “DOLBYDIGIT AL” to “D-PCM” and “DTS” to “OFF” in the setup display (page 64).
5.1 Channel Surround Hookups Getting Started Some DVDs have a sound track with up to 5.1 channels recorded in Dolby* Digital 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 AUDIO INPUT 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT L LINE OUTPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT R – AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1 REAR CENTER L 1 R 2 R WOOFER COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y PR/ R–Y PB/ B–Y R – AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2 DIGITAL OUTPUT S-LINK MEGA CONTROL S CONTROL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL(AC-3) DIGITAL TV/LD DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR S-LINK DVD IN PRE OUT 5.
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.
Inserting Discs You can insert up to 200 discs into this player. 5 Insert a disc with the playback side facing left. Front cover §OPEN DISC CHANGE indicator • Make sure you have inserted the disc into each slot at a right angle to the rotary table. If the disc is not put in straight, it may damage the player or the disc. • Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete stop before inserting or removing discs.
Inserting Discs Notes Getting Started • When you insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD, be sure to attach a Sony CSA-8 adaptor (not supplied) to the disc. Do not insert an empty 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor (CSA-8). It may damage the player. • Do not attach anything such as seals or sleeves to discs. It may damage the player or the disc. • If you drop a disc into the player and the disc does not go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Playing Discs Operation Press EASY PLAY. Press p. Press P. Press P or ·. On the player: Press the dial function select button to turn on the DIRECT SEARCH indicator and turn the =/+ dial clockwise. On the remote: Press +. On the player: Press the dial function select button to turn on the DIRECT SEARCH indicator and turn the =/+ dial counterclockwise. On the remote: Press =. Press §.
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. DVD MENU ENTER ?/>/.// TITLE 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 0 A B C D ALL DVD CD 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 ?/>/.
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.
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Playing Discs 1 1 2 0:22:30 3 1 1 2 -0:13:20 24 1 2 22:30
Displaying the Disc Information (Disc Explorer) Checking the remaining time Press TIME/TEXT. Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the following chart. Playing time and number of the current track You can check the contents of each disc loaded. Loading the disc information Playing Discs 3 1 2 Remaining time of the current track 02:25 Press TIME/TEXT. 3 1 2 -01:50 Press TIME/TEXT. Playing time of the disc 3 32:12 Press TIME/TEXT.
Displaying the Disc Information (Disc Explorer) Displaying the information of the loaded discs Playing Discs You can look at the loaded disc information on the Disc Explorer, and also select the disc to be played on the Disc Explorer. The player has 7 folders (ALL, DVD, CD, A to D) and can display the Disc Explorer of each folder. All the discs in the player are filed in the “ALL” folder. At the same time, DVDs are automatically filed in the “DVD” folder, and CDs and VIDEO CDs are in the “CD” folder.
Filing Discs in the Folder 2 Press FILE. “FILE” appears at the right bottom corner. ALL 1 DVD CD A B C 2 3 Skiing the World 4 Music Madness CD Action DVD Pop CD 5 VideoCD Select: FOLDER A/B/C/D FILE FOLDER ALL/DVD/ CD >/./ENTER Cancel: RETURN ENTER Select the disc using the number buttons, then press ENTER. You can also use >/. and DISC SKIP +/–. 4 Press ENTER. To file other discs repeat Steps 3 and 4. 1 Set the TV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch to “DISC EXPLORER.
Filing Discs in the Folder Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)/ Folders and Indicating the Genre Deleting discs from a folder You can delete unnecessary discs from Folder A to D. You cannot delete discs from Folder ALL, DVD or CD unless you remove the disc from the player. Playing Discs 1 Press the FOLDER (A/B/C/D) button of the disc you want to delete. The Disc Explorer of the selected folder appears. 2 Press FILE. “FILE” appears at the right bottom corner.
5 To label a folder: 1 Press EDIT. 2 Press >. The folder A is highlighted. ALL DVD CD A B C 01:32:55 DISC MEMO INPUT BRAHMS C D CD Pop CD Music Madness ENTER Quit: 23 ALL DVD CD A 2 Music Madness 4 23 B C EDIT When you have entered all the characters for the Disc Memo or folder name, press EDIT. The DISC MEMO INPUT display or the FOLDER NAME INPUT display disappears and the Disc Memo or folder name is stored. 7 Press ˆRETURN. “EDIT” disappears from the Disc Explorer.
Labeling Discs (Disc Memo)/Folders and Indicating the Genre Selecting a genre 1 Select the disc for which you want to select a genre. Press EDIT. 3 Press /, then ENTER. The GENRE SELECTION display appears. To label the disc or folder, you can use an IBM compatible PC keyboard of the USA model* (not supplied) on the DISC MEMO INPUT or FOLDER NAME INPUT display. * Power consumption must be 120 mA or less.
Sorting Discs You can sort the discs in the folder by disc slot number, text information (DVD TEXT/CD TEXT/Disc Memo) or genre. The text information is sorted alphabetically. In case of the genre, the selected genre comes first. 3 Press SORT. The selected disc only is highlighted and “SORT” appears at the right bottom corner. Playing Discs Sorting item indicator (green) FOLDER buttons Set the TV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch to “DISC EXPLORER.” SORT >/.
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Using the Control Menu Display Z Using the Control Menu display, you can select the start point, 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 35 to 54. This chapter describes how to play discs in various modes and how to use the convenient features of the onscreen menu (Control Menu).
3 Select the item you want using >/., then press / or ENTER. ALL 123 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 PLAY DVD Note Some Control Menu display items require operations other than selecting the setting. For details on these items, see the relevant pages. To cancel using the Control Menu display Press ˆRETURN. 1: ENGLISH Items To display other items Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: , then ENTER ALL 123 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 . /Control Menu display 1 .
Control Menu Item List DISC (page 35) TITLE (DVD only) (page 35) CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 35) TRACK (VIDEO CD/CD only) (page 35) INDEX (VIDEO CD/CD only) (page 35) SCENE (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) (page 35) Using Various Functions with the Control Menu You can search by selecting the disc/title/chapter/track/ index/scene.
STROBE PLAYBACK (DVD/VIDEO CD only) (page 52) You can display 9 consecutive sections of the disc on the screen. In this case, the sections show still images. TITLE VIEWER CHAPTER VIEWER TRACK VIEWER (DVD only) (page 53) (DVD only) (page 53) (VIDEO CD only) (page 53) BOOKMARK (DVD/VIDEO CD only) (page 53) You can search by selecting the disc/title/chapter/track/ index/scene in the current folder. Select “DISC,” “TITLE,” “ CHAPTER,” “ TRACK”, “INDEX” or “SCENE” after pressing DISPLAY.
Searching for the Disc/Title/Chapter/Track/ Index/Scene To cancel selecting Press ˆRETURN. z You can select a disc, chapter, track and scene directly by pressing the buttons on the remote or the player See “Playing Discs” on page 18. Notes Using Various Functions with the Control Menu • The number of titles, chapters or tracks displayed is that of the titles, chapters or tracks recorded on a disc. • The index numbers are not displayed during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs.
Selecting a Start Point Using the Time Code Z 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. ALL 123 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts searching. To cancel the number, press CLEAR before pressing ENTER.
Checking the Information of the Disc Z Using Various Functions with the Control Menu You can check the DVD TEXT or CD TEXT of the disc on the TV screen and the front panel display. DVD TEXT and CD TEXT are information recorded on the disc which you cannot change. Press DISPLAY. If the disc has DVD TEXT or CD TEXT recorded, “TIME/TEXT” appears. If a Disc Memo can be input in the disc, “TIME/MEMO” appears. Press TIME/ TEXT until DVD/CD TEXT or Disc Memo is displayed.
Displaying the audio information of the disc The display examples are as follows: •PCM (stereo) 1: ENGLISH 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. PLAY DVD PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 L C R LFE LS RS , then ENTER . To select, press L To select, press , then R ENTER .
Changing the Angles Z With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can change the angles. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted. Select “ANGLE” after pressing DISPLAY. When the angles can be changed, the indicator of the “ANGLE” lights in green.
Selecting the Disc Mode (1 Disc or All Discs) Z 3 Select the number of the angles using the number buttons or >/., then press ENTER. The angle is changed to the selected angle. ALL 123 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 PLAY DVD Before setting Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play, you need select whether to set those play modes on one disc or all discs. Select “1/ALL DISCS” after pressing DISPLAY. ALL 123 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 5(9) , then ENTER .
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) Z You can play the contents of one disc or all discs in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters or tracks to create your own program. One program can be stored 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.
pWhen playing a DVD When both titles and chapters are recorded on the disc, select the title, then the chapter. PROGRAM 0 0 3 : DVD ALL CLEAR 1. 2. – – – – 3. – – – – 4. – – – – 5. – – – – 6. – – – – C ALL 01 02 03 04 05 ALL 01 02 03 04 05 06 Return: RETURN Start: PLAY ENTER PROGRAM “D” indicates DVD. PROGRAM –––:––– ALL CLEAR 1. 3D-T01-C02 2. – – – – 3. – – – – 4. – – – – 5. – – – – 6.
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) z You can select discs, titles, chapters and tracks for the program by looking at the front panel display You can program by looking at the front panel display instead of using the programming display on the TV screen.
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) Z z You can set Shuffle Play during stop After selecting the item of “SHUFFLE,” press ·. The player starts Shuffle Play. z You can display the “SHUFFLE” display quickly Press SHUFFLE. Notes ALL 123 12(27) 18(34) C 01:32:55 REPEAT PLAY DVD OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER OFF To select, press , then ENTER . pREPEAT Selects the setting of Repeat Play. When playing a DVD and when Program Play and Shuffle Play are set to OFF • OFF: does not play repeatedly.
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) z You can set Repeat Play during stop After selecting the item of “REPEAT,” press ·. The player starts Repeat Play. z You can display the “REPEAT” display quickly Press REPEAT. Note Repeat play is canceled when you turn the power off. Repeating a Specific Portion (A˜B Repeat) Z Using Various Functions with the Control Menu You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, track repeatedly. This is useful when you want to memorize lyrics.
Setting a portion for A˜B repeat 1 Select “SET/ ” in “A-B REPEAT.” The AB̃ REPEAT setting display appears. 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. Using Various Functions with the Control Menu To cancel AB̃ Repeat Play Press CLEAR.
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. 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.
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 twice. 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.
1 Select “MEMORY/ ” in “VIDEO EQ.” The video control display appears. ALL 123 12(27) 18(34) PLAY DVD To adjust other items, repeat Steps 2 and 3. To exit the video control display Press ˆRETURN. z To reset the picture items Select “STANDARD” in “MEMORY/.” STANDARD STANDARD DYNAMIC CINEMA MEMORY Note 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.
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 twice. 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 twice.
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 twice. ALL 123 12(27) 18(34) BIT RATE HISTORY Bit rate range Min.
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, the AV receiver (amplifier) or the CD changer. 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. Main item LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: 4 Select the setting you want using ?/>/.//, then press ENTER. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW To set, press To quit, press To set, press To quit, press , then SETUP ENTER Settings and Adjustments 3 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 TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: To set, press To quit, press 4:3 LETTERBOX ON JACKET PICTURE , then SETUP ENTER . . 4:3 LETTER BOX pBACKGROUND Selects the background color or picture of the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD.
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. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: BOOKMARK RESET PARENTAL CONTROL PLAYBACK MEMORY: To set, press To quit, press , then SETUP OFF BRIGHT AUTO ON ENTER . . Settings and Adjustments pAUTO PLAY Selects the setting of Auto Play when you connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet.
pWhen you have not entered a password yet 4 Select “STANDARD” using >/., then press /. The display for entering a password appears. CUSTOM SETUP CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD PARENTAL CONTROL Entry password. Enter a number in 4 figures, then press ENTER . To set, press To cancel, press To return, press RETURN . To cancel, press SETUP . pWhen you have already entered a password 5 The display for confirming the password appears. Skip Step 2.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) To return to the normal screen Press SET UP. Standard Code number Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Canada 2079 China 2092 To change the password 1 After Step 3, select “CHANGE PASSWORD” using >/., then press / or ENTER. The display for changing the password appears. 2 Follow Steps 2 and 3 to enter a new password.
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 AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO FILTER: SHARP AUDIO DRC: STANDARD TRACK SELECTION: OFF DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND ON DIGITAL OUT: D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: OFF To set, press To quit, press , then SETUP ENTER . . pAUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Makes the sound clear with the volume turned down at night, etc.
Settings for Sound (AUDIO SETUP) 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: –LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2) connectors –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL, COAXIAL) connectors.
Speaker Set Up pDTS Selects output DTS signals via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors. You cannot select this item when you set “DIGITAL OUT” to “OFF.” • OFF: when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder. • ON: when the player is connected to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. Note Select the setting correctly. Otherwise, no sound or strange sound will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
Speaker Set Up * Rear speaker position (REAR/SIDE) These items let you specify the location of your rear speakers for proper implementation of “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT” and “VIRTUAL MULTI REAR” in the Control Menu display. Refer to the illustration below. • Set to “SIDE” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section A. • Set to “REAR” if the location of your rear speakers correcponds to section B. This setting effects only the “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT” and “VIRTUAL MULTI REAR” mode.
Adjusting the speaker volume 1 While you stop playback, select “SPEAKER SETUP” after pressing SET UP. 2 Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST TONE” to “ON.” You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. 3 From your listening position, select “BALANCE” or “LEVEL” and adjust the value of “BALANCE” and “LEVEL” using >/.. During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted from both speakers simultaneously. If you adjust the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote.
1/ ENTER Settings and Adjustments You can Turn the TV on or off Select the input source for the TV Adjust the volume of the TV Change the channel of the TV Select the channel of the TV 68
Settings and Adjustments L R CONTROL A1 AUDIO OUT 69
Controlling the CD Changer (Mega Control) Controlling the CD changer The controls indicated below are effective while the MEGA CONTROL button is lit. To Operation Select a disc in continuous play mode Press the number button on the remote and ENTER, or >/. and ENTER, or turn the click shuttle of the player slowly. MEGA CONTROL Number buttons 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the dial function select button to turn the DISC CHANGE indicator on, then turn the =/ + dial and press it.
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 Sound Additional Information There is no sound. / Check that the player is connected securely. / The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one. / Make sure you connect the player to the audio input connectors on the receiver (amplifier) (page 10). / Make sure you turn on the TV and the receiver (amplifier). / Make sure you select the appropriate position on the receiver (amplifier) so that you can listen to the sound from the player.
The player does not play from the beginning when playing a disc. / Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play has been selected. Press CLEAR (pages 42 to 45). / Resume Play has been selected. Press p on the front panel or on the remote before you start playing (page 20). / 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 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 C 13 •The disc is dirty. /Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth (page 6). C 31 •The disc is not inserted correctly. /Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly.
Specifications CD/DVD player Jack type Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system NTSC Mini jack – – MEGA CONTROL Mini jack – – 2 Vrms 47 kilohms General Power requirements (indicated on the rear panel) 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 18 W Dimensions (approx.) 430 × 198 × 503 mm (17 × 7 7/8 × 19 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.
Glossary Bit rate (page 54) 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 pages 40 and 58. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 2 qg qh q; qa qs qd qf qjqkqlw;wawswdwfwgwhwj wk wl e; !¢ pSTOP button (18, 20) Stops playing a disc. !∞ EASY PLAY button/indicator (15, 18) Press to play the disc in slot 1 or bring slot 1 to the loading position. !§ KEYBOARD jack (30) Connect a keyboard to label the discs. !¶ EDIT button (28) Enters the EDIT mode to label the disc on the Disc Explorer.
Index to Parts and Controls Rear Panel 1 AUDIO INPUT 2 3 45 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT L LINE OUTPUT REAR CENTER R – AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1 S VIDEO OUTPUT L 1 R 2 R WOOFER 6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y PB/ B–Y PR/ R–Y R – AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2 DIGITAL OUTPUT S-LINK MEGA CONTROL S CONTROL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL(AC-3) 7 8 9 q; Additional Information 1 AUDIO INPUT (L, R) connectors (69) Connects to the audio output on a Sony CD changer of 5/50/ 200/300 discs. 2 5.
Remote 1 qd 2 qf 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 qg 0 A B C D ALL DVD CD qh qj 7 qk 8 ql 9 q; w; wa qa qs !¢ 1/u (POWER) button (15, 67) Turns on and off the power of the player. When 1 is set to TV, turns on and off the power of the TV. !∞ TV operation buttons (68) Controls TVs. !§ REPEAT button (46) Displays the “REPEAT” display on the TV screen. !¶ SUBTITLE/EDIT button (28, 40) Displays the SUBTITLE menu in the Control Menu display (SUBTITLE).
ws 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 wk wl wd wf wg wh wj e; ea es Additional Information 82 @™ TIME/TEXT button (23) Displays the playing time of the disc, etc., on the front panel display. @£ FOLDER buttons (26) Displays the disc information such as the jacket picture and Disc Memo in the disc folder. @¢ BOOKMARK button (53) Press to set a bookmark. @∞ PICTURE MEMORY button (59) Press to store a picture in memory.
Index DNR 50 Dolby Digital 12, 48 DTS 65 DVD 17 DVD menu 22, 58 Numerics 4:3 LETTER BOX 59 4:3 PAN SCAN 59 4:3 WIDE MODE 59 5.
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