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CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones

DVP-NS601H DVP-NS601HP

2008 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. For customers in the U.S.A Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DVP-NS601H DVP-NS601HP Serial No.______________

Notes About the Discs

To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. After playing, store the disc in its case. Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. If you have printed the discs label, dry the label before playing.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Important Safety Instructions
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items: Audio/Video cord (phono plug 3 y phono plug 3) (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) HDMI cord (1) (supplied with DVP-NS601HP only)
A plug adaptor is included with some models.
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an 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 audio component. In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern C. Select pattern D when connecting to a TV, projector, or audio component equipped with HDMI input.

INPUT VIDEO

(yellow)
Audio/video cord (supplied)
S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

S VIDEO

L AUDIO R
TV, projector, or audio component
TV, projector, or audio component (yellow)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

to S VIDEO OUT
to HDMI OUT HDMI cord (supplied with DVP-NS601HP only)
to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (green) (blue) (red)

CD/DVD player

Component video cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

(green) (blue)

HDMI IN

(red) TV, projector, or audio component
TV, projector, or audio component l : Signal flow

A Video input jack

You will enjoy standard quality images.

B S VIDEO input jack

You will enjoy high quality images.
To connect to a TV with DVI input
C Component video input jacks

(Y, PB, PR)

You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, use this connection and set PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY) in SCREEN SETUP to ON (page 56) to output progressive signals.
Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any audio signals, so you have to use another audio connection in addition to this connection (page 18). Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 55.

D HDMI/DVI input jack

Use a certified Sony HDMI cord to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. When connecting to a Sony TV that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function, see page 17.
Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack.
When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack
Follow the steps below. Improper handling may damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector.
Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the player and the HDMI connector by checking their shapes.
Make sure the connector is not upside down or tilted.
CD/DVD player Connect directly

Connector is upside down

Not straight
Insert the HDMI connector straight into the HDMI OUT jack.
Do not bend or apply force to the HDMI connector.
If the picture appears too white when you are using A or B connection, set BLACK LEVEL in SCREEN SETUP to OFF (page 56). Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when moving the player. Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet wall, if you place the player on the cabinet with the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cord. When connecting or disconnecting, do not screw in or rotate the HDMI connector.
About the CONTROL FOR HDMI functions for BRAVIA Sync (for HDMI connections only)
By connecting to Sony components that are compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function with an HDMI cord (supplied with DVP-NS601HP only), you can enjoy the following features: One-Touch Play (page 24) System-Power Off When you turn the TV off by using the [/1 button on the TVs remote, the components compatible with CONTROL FOR HDMI function turn off automatically.
To prepare for the BRAVIA Sync features
Set CONTROL FOR HDMI to ON in HDMI SETUP (page 61). For details on TV setting, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 LETTER BOX BLACK LEVEL: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY): OFF MODE (PROGRESSIVE): AUTO FULL 4:3 OUTPUT:
4 Press ENTER without inserting a
The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE
7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode 16:9 (page 55) If you have a 4:3 standard TV 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 55)

8 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your audio component such as an amplifier (receiver) appears.
Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver)? Select the type of jack you are using.
YES LINE OUTPUT L/R(AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT NO

11Press ENTER.

DTS is selected.
AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: OFF OFF 48kHz/96kHz PCM: ON
12Press X/x to select whether or
not you wish to send a DTS signal to your audio component.
If your audio component has a DTS decoder, select ON. Otherwise, select OFF.
9 Press X/x to select the type of jack
(if any) you are using to connect to an audio component, then press ENTER.
If you did not connect an audio component, select NO, then go to step 13. If you connected an audio component using just an audio cord, select YES: LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO), then go to step 13. If you connected an audio component using a digital coaxial or optical/HDMI cord, select YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT.

13Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.
When PhotoTV HD mode is activated (page 50), the selection for TV TYPE is skipped.
10Press X/x to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you wish to send to your audio component.
If your audio component has a Dolby Digital decoder, select DOLBY DIGITAL. Otherwise, select D-PCM.
AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: DOLBY DIGITAL
4 Press Z on the player, and place a

Playback

disc on the disc tray.

Playing Discs

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.
Playback side facing down

5 Press H.

The disc tray closes. The player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the audio component. Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 26. For VIDEO CDs, see page 27.

JAZZ RIVER SIDE

When playing a DVD
Track name Playing time of the current title

Album name

If an MP3 audio track has an ID3 tag, the player will display the album name/track title from the ID3 tag information. ID3 tag information for MP3 audio track is displayed when the tracks have ID3 version 1 or ID3 version 2. If there are ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags, ID3 version 2 tag information has priority. Note that this player supports ID3 versions 1.0/1.1 and 2.2/2.3.
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time of the current chapter
Remaining time of the current chapter
JAZZ CONCERT 2008 RIVER SIDE SPOT OF THE WORLD

ID3 album name

ID3 track title
Current title and chapter number
(returns to top automatically)
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
Playing time and number of the current track Track name or ID3 track title Current album and track number (returns to top automatically) , , ,
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD
Playing time and number of the current track , Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Text 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 11). , , ,
Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play,
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)
You can set the following play modes: Program Play (page 29) Shuffle Play (page 31) Repeat Play (page 31) A-B Repeat Play (page 32)
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, BGM appears when MODE (MP3, JPEG) is set to AUTO or AUTO (BGM), and JPEG appears when MODE (MP3, JPEG) is set to IMAGE (JPEG) in the front panel display.
The play mode is canceled when: you open the disc tray. the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
Creating your own program (Program Play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.

When you program tracks on a Super VCD, the total playing time is not displayed. You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with PBC playback.
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with PBC playback.
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 Program Play modes.
Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)
You can have the player shuffle titles, chapters, or tracks. Subsequent shuffling may produce a different playing order.
Press DISPLAY during playback.
Press X/x to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
The options for SHUFFLE appear.
12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF TITLE CHAPTER
Press X/x to select (REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for REPEAT appear.
12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER DVD VIDEO

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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 Program Play is activated ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Program Play.
Press X/x to select the item to be repeated.
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 in DVD-VR mode DISC: repeats all the titles of the selected type. TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.
CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. When playing a VIDEO CD or CD DISC: repeats all of the tracks. TRACK: repeats the current track. When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD DISC: repeats all of the albums. ALBUM: repeats the current album. TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track. When Program Play or Shuffle Play is activated ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle Play.

12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55

OFF SET OFF
The A-B REPEAT setting bar appears.

A 18 - 1:32:30 B

Repeat Play starts.
z Hint You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the REPEAT option, press H. Repeat Play starts.
During playback, when you find the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:33:05
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with PBC playback. When repeating a DATA CD/DATA DVD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, and their playing times are not the same, the sound will not match the image. When MODE (MP3, JPEG) is set to IMAGE (JPEG) (page 50), you cannot select TRACK.
When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again.

The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.
MP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the player can play
The player can play the following tracks and files: MP3 audio tracks with the extension.MP3. JPEG image files with the extension.JPEG or.JPG. JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* image file format.
* Design rule for Camera File system: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Album Track or file
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.)
When you press MENU and the list of album names appears, the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list.
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 MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files
You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs.
Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD/DATA DVD, 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.

PICTURE NAVI MENU ENTER

RETURN

ZOOM SUBTITLE

z Hint You can view the disc information while playing MP3 audio tracks (page 27).
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/DATA DVD, No audio data or No image data appears on the screen.

Selecting an album

To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track
Press > or. during playback. You can select the first track of the next album by pressing > during playback of the last track of the current album. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using. and that you need to select the previous album from the album list.

Press MENU.

The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded.
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 48). To select JPEG image files, see Selecting a JPEG image file (page 48).
Selecting a JPEG image file
After step 2 of Selecting an album, press PICTURE NAVI.
The image files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on the right.

To stop playback

Press x.
To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To turn on or off the display

Press MENU repeatedly.

z Hint Of the selected album, you can select to play only the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or both, by setting MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 50).
To display additional images, select a bottom image and press x. To return to a previous image, select a top image and press X.
Selecting an MP3 audio track
Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view, and press ENTER.
The selected image appears.
After step 2 of Selecting an album, press ENTER.
The list of tracks in the album appears.
To go to the next or previous JPEG image file
Press C or c during playback. You can select the first file of the next album by pressing c during playback of the last file of the current album. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using C and that you need to select the previous album from the album list.
Press X/x to select a track and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected track.

To rotate a JPEG image

Press X/x while viewing the image. Each time you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise by 90 degrees. To return to normal view, press CLEAR. Note that the view also returns to normal if you press C/c to go to the next or previous image.
To return to the previous display
To magnify a JPEG image (ZOOM)
Press ZOOM while viewing the image. You can enlarge the image up to four times the original size and scroll using C/X/x/c. To return to normal view, press CLEAR. When pressed once (x2) The image enlarges twice the original size. When pressed twice (x4) The image enlarges four times the original size.

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show
You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide show.
To display JPEG image information Press SUBTITLE while viewing JPEG
image files. The file name, camera maker/model, date, time, picture resolution, file size, camera setting information (ISO speed rating, Exposure time, F Number, Exposure bias, or Focal length) of the picture are displayed on the screen. is displayed when the picture was taken using flash. is displayed when the image is automatically rotated. To hide the information, press SUBTITLE. Note that the above information may not appear depending on the digital camera.

MENU ENTER DISPLAY

1 Press MENU.
The list of albums on the DATA CD/ DATA DVD appears.
To stop viewing the JPEG image
z Hints While viewing JPEG image files, you can set options such as INTERVAL (page 51), EFFECT (page 51) and SHARPNESS (page 34). You can view JPEG images files without MP3 audio by setting MODE (MP3, JPEG) to IMAGE (JPEG) (page 50). The date the picture was taken is displayed beside DATE in the Control Menu (page 11). Note that no date may appear depending on the digital camera.
2 Press X/x to select an album. 3 Press H.
The JPEG images in the selected album start playing as a slide show.
The slide show stops when X/x or ZOOM is pressed.To resume the slide show, press H. This function does not work if MODE (MP3, JPEG) is set to AUDIO (MP3) (page 50).
PICTURE NAVI does not work if AUDIO (MP3) is selected in MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 50).
Viewing a slide show with sound (MODE (MP3, JPEG))
You can enjoy a slide show with sound.
Press DISPLAY during stop mode.
Press X/x to select (MODE (MP3, JPEG)) and press ENTER.
The options for MODE (MP3, JPEG) appear.
12(27) 18(34) T 32:55 AUTO AUTO AUTO (BGM) AUDIO (MP3) IMAGE (JPEG)

DATA CD MP3

z Hints To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio track or album when MODE (MP3, JPEG) is set to AUTO or AUTO (BGM). See Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) (page 31) to repeat the track or album. The player recognizes a maximum of 200 albums regardless of the selected mode. Of each album, the player recognizes up to 300 MP3 audio tracks and 300 JPEG image files when AUTO or AUTO (BGM) is selected, 600 MP3 audio tracks when AUDIO (MP3) is selected, 600 JPEG image files when IMAGE (JPEG) is selected.

In case of AUTO (1920 1080p), the player automatically adjusts the video signals that are suitable for the TV. Other cases, the player directly send the signal even if TV cannot accept.

YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)

Selects the type of HDMI signal output from HDMI OUT jack. You cannot select this when PhotoTV HD mode is activated (page 50).
YCBCR RGB Outputs YCBCR signals. Outputs RGB signals.

LANGUAGE FOLLOW

Switches the languages of the DVD player to the same as the current TV OSD language. You cannot select this when CONTROL FOR HDMI is set to OFF.
ON OFF Switches this function on. Switches this function off.
If the playback picture becomes distorted, set this setting to RGB. If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment with a DVI jack, RGB signals will be automatically output even when you select YCBCR.
Turn off any display before using this function. The OSD language for player keeps if the TVs language cannot be supported.

AUDIO (HDMI)

Selects the type of audio signal output from the HDMI OUT jack.
AUTO Normally, select this. Outputs audio signals according to the DIGITAL OUT settings (page 58). Converts Dolby Digital, or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to 48 kHz/16 bit PCM. Settings and Adjustments
A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you connect the player to a TV that is not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS signals and AUTO is selected. In this case, select PCM.

CONTROL FOR HDMI

Switches the CONTROL FOR HDMI setting on or off.
OFF ON Switches this function off. Allows you to use the CONTROL FOR HDMI features (page 17).
When you change this function from OFF to ON on a Sony TV that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function, all compatible devices will change to ON automatically, or vice versa. For more details, refer to the operation instructions supplied with the TV.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the power cord is connected securely.
, The player is connected to an input device that is not HDCP compliant (the HDMI indicator on the front panel does not light up). See page 16. , If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the HDMI RESOLUTION setting in HDMI SETUP may solve the problem (page 60). Connect the TV and the player using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TVs input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays. Change the HDMI RESOLUTION setting in HDMI SETUP, and switch the TVs input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other options. , Press [/1 to turn off the player, and enter 369 using the number buttons on the remote, then press [/1 to turn on the player again (page 60).

Picture

There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 15) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. , The disc is dirty or flawed. , If the picture output from your player goes through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your player directly to your TV, try connecting your player to your TVs S VIDEO input (page 15). , You set the PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY) in SCREEN SETUP to ON even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, refer to page 56 to reset the setting. , Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format 480p signals and connected using COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, the image may be affected when you set the player to progressive format. In this case, set PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY) in SCREEN SETUP to OFF so that the player is set to normal (interlace) format (page 56).
There is no picture or the picture noise appears when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again.
The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in TV TYPE under SCREEN SETUP.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

There is no sound.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the audio component (page 18). , The audio component input is not correctly set. , The player is in pause mode or in Slowmotion Play mode. , The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode. , If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check the audio settings (page 58).
, 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. , The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format, in this case set AUDIO(HDMI) in HDMI SETUP to PCM (page 61).
The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 46).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet. , The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3 format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format). , The MP3 audio track does not have the extension.MP3. , The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension.MP3. , The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III data. , The player cannot play audio tracks in mp3PRO format. , MODE (MP3, JPEG) is set to IMAGE (JPEG) (page 50).

, When HDMI indicator does not light up on the front panel, check the HDMI connection (page 15). , Set the CONTROL FOR HDMI setting in HDMI SETUP to ON (page 61). , Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function. Please refer to the operating instructions of the component for detailed explanation. , If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power cord, or if a power failure occurs, turn on all components connected to HDMI, and set CONTROL FOR HDMI setting in HDMI SETUP to OFF, then set the CONTROL FOR HDMI setting in HDMI SETUP to ON (page 61).
BRAVIA Sync display does not appear.
, Turn off any display of the DVD player displays. Then, try again. , Please return to the one screen mode if your TV is in two screen mode. Then, try again.
Display language on the screen switches automatically.
, When LANGUAGE FOLLOW is set to ON in the HDMI SETUP (page 61), the display language on the screen automatically switches, according to the language setting of the connected TV, if you change the language settings on your TV, etc.

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

C:13:50

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 6). , Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth or check its format. The disc is not inserted correctly. , Re-insert the disc correctly.
E XX To prevent a malfunction, the (xx is a number) 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

Specifications

System
Laser: Semiconductor laser

General

Power requirements: U.S. models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Models for other areas: 110 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz See page 3 for further information. Power consumption: 11 W Dimensions (approx.): 207.2 mm (17 111/16 81/7 in.) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 1.7 kg (33/4 lb) Operating temperature: 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %