Table of Contents

WARNING. 2 Welcome!. 2 Precautions. 3 About This Manual. 6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs. 6 Notes About the Discs. 8 Index to Parts and Controls. 9 Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad). 12

Hookups. 15

Hooking Up the Player. Step 1: Unpacking. Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote. Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords. Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords. Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead. Step 6: Quick Setup. 24

Playing Discs. 28

Playing Discs. Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume). Using the DVDs Menu. Selecting ORIGINAL or PLAY LIST on a DVD-RW. Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback). Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play). 32 33
Searching for a Scene. 38
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame). 38 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. 39 Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION). 41
Viewing Information About the Disc. 42
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time. 42

Sound Adjustments. 45

Changing the Sound. 45 TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS). 46

Enjoying Movies. 48

Changing the Angles. Displaying the Subtitles. Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS). 49 50

Playing a DATA CD. 51

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files. 51 Playing a DATA CD With MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files. 52 Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show. 55
Using Various Additional Functions. 59
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL). 59 Controlling Your TV With the Supplied Remote. 63
Settings and Adjustments. 65
Using the Setup Display. Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP). Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP). 70
Additional Information. 72
Troubleshooting. Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). Glossary. Specifications. Language Code List. Index. 79 80

About This Manual

Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. DVD may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:
Icons Meanings Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs or DVD-RWs/DVDRs in video mode Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks and JPEG image files)

MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 54) Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.
z Hint The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item t except OFF. (PROGRAM, SHUFFLE, REPEAT, A-B REPEAT, SHARPNESS only). The ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST indicator lights up in green when you select PLAY LIST (default setting).

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player
Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a SCART (EURO AV) or video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items: Audio/Video cord (pinplug 3 y pinplug 3) (1) (UK models only) Remote commander (remote) (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.
Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction. If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern A.

INPUT VIDEO

Audio/video cord (supplied with UK models)
S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

S VIDEO

L AUDIO R
TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

(yellow) to S VIDEO OUT

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
PCM/ DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL

Y PB / CB PR / CR

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (green) (blue) (red)

to LINE (RGB)-TV

CD/DVD player SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)
NORMAL/ PROGRESSIVE switch

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

The programmed titles, chapters, and tracks are displayed in the selected order.
Press H to start Programme Play.
Programme Play begins. When the programme ends, you can restart the same programme again by pressing H.

H ENTER X/x DISPLAY

To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select OFF in step 3. To play the same programme again, select ON in step 3 and press ENTER.
Press DISPLAY during playback.
To change or cancel a programme
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Creating your own programme (Programme Play). Select the programme number of the title, chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using X/x and press c.
Press X/x to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
The options for SHUFFLE appear.
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Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc, or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Programme Play modes.
Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled.
When playing a DVD VIDEO TITLE CHAPTER When playing a VIDEO CD or CD TRACK When Programme Play is activated ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Programme Play.

ENTER X/x

DISPLAY

Press ENTER.

Shuffle Play starts.
Press CLEAR, or select OFF in step 3.
z Hints You can set Shuffle Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the SHUFFLE option, press H. Shuffle Play starts. Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in random order when CHAPTER is selected.
Press X/x to select (REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for REPEAT appear.
1(12) 1(28) T 0:00:02 OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with PBC playback.
When playing a DVD VIDEO DISC: repeats all of the titles. TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. When playing a DVD-RW DISC: repeats all the titles of the selected type. TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.

Searching by Scene

(PICTURE NAVIGATION)
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.
The first scene of each chapter, title, or track appears as follows.

PICTURE NAVI

4 Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter,
title, or track, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected scene.

C/X/x/c

To return to normal play during setting
z Hint If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right of the screen. To display the additional chapters, titles, or tracks, select the bottom scenes and press x. To return to the previous scene, select the top scenes and press X.
1 Press PICTURE NAVI during

playback.

The following display appears.

CHAPTER VIEWER

2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to

select an item.

CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each chapter. TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each title. TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD/ Super VCD only): displays the first scene of each track.
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select some items.
Viewing Information About the Disc
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time
You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW T *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current title T*:*:* Remaining time of the current title C *:*:* Playing time of the current chapter C*:*:* Remaining time of the current chapter When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD (with PBC functions) *:* (minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current scene When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD T *:* (minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current track T*:* Remaining time of the current track D *:* Playing time of the current disc D *:* Remaining time of the current disc When playing a Super VCD (without PBC functions) T *:* (minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current track When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) T *:* (minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current track

TIME/TEXT

1 Press TIME/TEXT during playback.

T 1:01:57

Checking the play information of the Disc

To check the DVD/CD text

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text. If the disc does not contain text, NO TEXT appears.

Time information

2 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to
change the time information.
The available time information depends upon the type of disc you are playing.

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) text
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, the track name and album name appear. You can also display the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on your TV screen.

Bit rate

T 17:30 128k
Checking the information on the front panel display
You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on your TV screen.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW
Playing time of the current title

JAZZ RIVER SIDE

Remaining time of the current title Track name

Album name

Playing time of the current chapter
Remaining time of the current chapter
Current title and chapter number
(returns to top automatically)
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
Playing time and number of the current track

Track name

When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD
Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc
z Hints When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions, the track number and the index number are displayed after the text. When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the scene number or the playing time are displayed. Long text that does not fit in a single line will scroll across the front panel display. You can also check the time information and text using the Control Menu (page 12).
Depending on the type of disc being played, the DVD/CD text or track name may not be displayed. The player can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly. If you play a disc containing JPEG image files only, NO AUDIO DATA appears when MODE (MP3, JPEG) is set to AUTO, JPEG appears when MODE (MP3, JPEG) is set to IMAGE (JPEG) in the front panel display.

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from either the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.
When playing a DVD VIDEO Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. See Language Code List on page 79 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats. When playing a DVD-RW The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined. Example: 1: MAIN (main sound) 1: SUB (sub sound) 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound) When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. STEREO: the standard stereo sound 1/L: the sound of the left channel (monaural) 2/R: the sound of the right channel (monaural) When playing a Super VCD The default setting is underlined. 1:STEREO: the stereo sound of the audio track 1 1:1/L: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 (monaural) 1:2/R: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 (monaural) 2:STEREO: the stereo sound of the audio track 2 2:1/L: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural) 2:2/R: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural)

1 Press

(audio) during playback.
While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select 2:STEREO, 2:1/L, or 2:2/R.
1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

2 Press

(audio) repeatedly to select the desired audio signal.
Checking the audio signal format
You can check the audio signal format by pressing repeatedly during playback. The format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below.
TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. This only works when playing a multichannel Dolby audio sound track. Futhermore, if the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will only be heard when DOLBY DIGITAL is set to D-PCM in AUDIO SETUP (page 71).

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Rear (L/R)

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2.1

Front (L/R) + Centre

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

Dolby Digital 3 ch

2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1

Front (L/R)

Rear (Monaural)

About audio signals

Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate speaker. Front (L) Front (R) Centre Rear (L) Rear (R) Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sounds monaural rear audio signals. LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
1 Press SUR during playback.

TVS DYNAMIC

2 Press SUR repeatedly to select

one of the TVS sounds.

See the explanations given for each item in the following section. TVS DYNAMIC TVS WIDE TVS NIGHT TVS STANDARD
If DTS in AUDIO SETUP is set to OFF, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 71). MPEG audio signals with more than two channels will appear as shown above (3/2.1, 2/1), but only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output from your two front speakers.

To cancel the setting

Select OFF in step 2. TVS DYNAMIC Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right) : Virtual speaker
TVS WIDE Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear. When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver). Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings. Not all discs will respond to the TVS NIGHT function in the same way.
TVS NIGHT Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialog and enjoy the surround sound effects of TVS WIDE at low volume. TVS STANDARD Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers.

Enjoying Movies

Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD.

Changing the Angles

(angle) during playback.
The number of the angle appears on the display.
(subtitle) during playback.

1:ENGLISH

(angle) repeatedly to select an angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
(subtitle) repeatedly to select a setting.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
When playing a DVD VIDEO Select the language. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. See Language Code List on page 79 to see which language the code represents. When playing a DVD-RW Select ON.
To turn off the subtitles

Select OFF in step 2.

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off.
Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD, or DATA CD in JPEG format from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching.
CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level. CINEMA 2: white colours become brighter and black colours become richer, and the colour contrast is increased.
z Hint When you watch a movie, CINEMA 1 or CINEMA 2 is recommended.

PICTURE MODE

1 Press PICTURE MODE during

DYNAMIC 1

2 Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly
to select the setting you want.
The default setting is underlined. STANDARD: displays a standard picture. DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity. DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and colour intensity.

Sharpening the Pictures

(SHARPNESS)
You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
(SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.
The options for SHARPNESS appear.

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DVD VIDEO

OFF OFF 1 2

3 Press X/x to select a level.
1: enhances the outline. 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
The selected setting takes effect.
To cancel the SHARPNESS setting

Select OFF in step 3.

Playing a DATA CD
JPEG image files with the extension.JPEG or.JPG. JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* image file format.

z Hints If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track/file names when you store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be played in that order. Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees.
Playing a DATA CD With MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files
You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs).

H C/X/x/c DISPLAY

ZOOM PICTURE NAVI x ENTER O RETURN MENU
Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration. The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than 200 albums and 300 tracks/ files in each album. The player can recognize up to 200 albums (the player will count just albums, including albums that do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files). The player will not play any albums beyond the 200th album. Proceeding to the next or another album may take some time.
z Hint You can view the disc information while playing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files (page 42).
DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD format automatically start playing when inserted. If no MP3 audio track or JPEG image file is recorded on the DATA CD, No audio data or No image data appears on the screen.
Selecting an album from a DATA CD
Selecting an MP3 audio track

Press MENU.

The list of albums on the DATA CD appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded.
3( 30) ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE MY FAVOURITE SONG R&B JAZZ CLASSIC SALSA OF CUBA BOSSA NOVA
After step 2 of Selecting an album from a DATA CD, press ENTER.
The list of tracks in the album appears.
MY FAVOURITE SONG 1(256) WALTZ FOR DEBBY MY ROMANCE MILES TONES MY FUNNY VALENTINE AUTUM LEAVES ALL BLUES S O M E D A Y M Y P R I N C E W.
Press X/x to select a track, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected album.
Press X/x to select the album you want to play. Press H.
Playback starts from the selected album. To select MP3 audio tracks, see Selecting an MP3 audio track (page 53). To select JPEG image files, see Selecting a JPEG image file (page 54).

You can set the time the slides are displayed on the screen.
Some JPEG files, especially progressive JPEG files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more, may take longer to display than others, which may make the duration seem longer than the setting you selected.
Selecting the slides appearance (EFFECT)
You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show.
Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode.
Press X/x to select (INTERVAL), then press ENTER.
The options for INTERVAL appear.
3 ( 12) 4) 1( 29/10/2004 NORMAL NORMAL FAST SLOW1 SLOW2

DATA CD JPEG

Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode. Press X/x to select then press ENTER.
3 ( 12) 4) 1( 23/10/2004 MODE1 MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 MODE4 MODE5 OFF EFFECT

(EFFECT),

The options for EFFECT appear.

INTERVAL

Press X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined. NORMAL: sets the duration to between 6 to 9 seconds. FAST: sets a duration shorter than NORMAL. SLOW1: sets a duration longer than NORMAL. SLOW2: sets a duration longer than SLOW1.
The default setting is underlined. MODE1: the image sweeps in from top to bottom. MODE2: the image sweeps in from left to right. MODE3: the image stretches out from the centre of the screen. MODE4: the images randomly cycle through the effects. MODE5: the next image slides over the previous image. OFF: turns off this function.
Using Various Additional Functions
Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.
The options for PARENTAL CONTROL appear.
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Locking Discs (CUSTOM

PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control.

AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track. When you select ORIGINAL, the language given priority in the disc is selected.
SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD VIDEO. When you select AUDIO FOLLOW, the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.
z Hint If you select OTHERS t in MENU, SUBTITLE, or AUDIO, select and enter a language code from Language Code List on page 79 using the number buttons.
If you select a language in MENU, SUBTITLE, or AUDIO that is not recorded on a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP)
Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select SCREEN SETUP in the Setup Display. To use the display, see Using the Setup Display (page 65). The default settings are underlined.
Depending on the DVD, 4:3 LETTER BOX may be selected automatically instead of 4:3 PAN SCAN or vice versa.

SCREEN SAVER

The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio) for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to turn off the screen saver.
ON OFF Turns on the screen saver. Turns off the screen saver.

BACKGROUND TV TYPE

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
16:9 Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
Selects the background colour or picture on the TV screen when the player is in stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio).
JACKET PICTURE The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CDEXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the GRAPHICS picture appears.

4:3 LETTER BOX

GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the player appears. BLUE BLACK The background colour is blue. The background colour is black.
4:3 Select this when you connect a PAN SCAN 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.
Selects video signals output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack on the rear panel of the player.
VIDEO Outputs video signals. Outputs S video signals. Outputs RGB signals. S VIDEO RGB
4:3 PAN SCAN If your TV does not accept S video or the RGB signals, no picture will appear on the TV screen, even if you select S VIDEO or RGB. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV. If your TV has only one SCART (EURO AV) jack, do not select S VIDEO.

First three characters of the service number C 13
Cause and/or corrective action
The disc is dirty or recorded in a format that this player cannot play (page 7). , Clean the disc with a soft cloth or check its format (page 8). The disc is not inserted correctly. , Re-insert the disc correctly. To prevent a malfunction, the player has performed the self-diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5character service number. Example: E 61 10
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 19)

E XX (xx is a number)

Audio signal processing technology that Dolby Laboratories developed for surround sound. When the input signal contains a surround component, the Pro Logic process outputs the front, centre and rear signals. The rear channel is monaural.

DTS (page 19, 71)

Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.

DVD VIDEO (page 6)

A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more realistic audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD.
Film based software, Video based software (page 68)

Scene (page 9)

On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called scenes.

Title (page 9)

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.

Track (page 9)

Sections of a picture or a music feature on a VIDEO CD, CD or DATA CD (the length of a song). (Track in DATA-CD is an exclusive definition for this player.)
Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page 12)
A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD. Depending on the disc, no index may be recorded.

Specifications

System
Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/NTSC

General

Power requirements: V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 12 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 46.mm (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 2.15 kg Operating temperature: 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Audio characteristics

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (1.0 dB)/DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB (LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only) Harmonic distortion: 0.003 % Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/CD: 99 dB Wow and flutter: Less than detected value (0.001% W PEAK)

Supplied accessories

See page 15. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Outputs

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load impedance) LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/ 10 kilohms DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output jack/18 dBm (wave length 660 nm) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/ 0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/ 75 ohms S VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB, PR/ CR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

Language Code List

For details, see pages 45, 48, 66. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language 1181 Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Amharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali; Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish German Bhutani Greek English Esperanto Spanish Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese French Frisian Code Language Irish Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi Croatian Hungarian Armenian Interlingua Interlingue Inupiak Indonesian Icelandic Italian Hebrew Japanese Yiddish Javanese Georgian Kazakh Greenlandic Cambodian Kannada Korean Kashmiri Kurdish Kirghiz Latin Lingala Laothian Lithuanian Latvian; Lettish 1345 Malagasy Code Language 1506 Maori Macedonian Malayalam Mongolian Moldavian Marathi Malay Maltese Burmese Nauru Nepali Dutch Norwegian Occitan (Afan)Oromo Oriya Punjabi Polish Pashto; Pushto Portuguese Quechua RhaetoRomance Kirundi Romanian Russian Kinyarwanda Sanskrit Sindhi Sangho SerboCroatian Singhalese Slovak Slovenian Code Language 1697 Samoan Shona Somali Albanian Serbian Siswati Sesotho Sundanese Swedish Swahili Tamil Telugu Tajik Thai Tigrinya Turkmen Tagalog Setswana Tonga Turkish Tsonga Tatar Twi Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Volapk Wolof Xhosa Yoruba Chinese Zulu