Getting Started. 15

Quick Overview. 15 Step 1: Unpacking. 15 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote. 15 Step 3: TV Hookups. 16 Step 4: Playing a Disc. 17

Hookups. 18

Hooking Up the Player. 18 Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords. 18 Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords. 20 Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord. 25 Step 4: Quick Setup. 25

Playing Discs. 29

Playing Discs. 29 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play). 31 Using the DVDs Menu. 32 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback). 33 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play). 34
Searching for a Scene. 39
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-Motion Play, Freeze Frame). 39 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene (Search mode). 41 Searching by Scene (VIEWER). 43
Viewing Information About the Disc. 45
Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display. 45 Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time. 46 Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED). 48

Sound Adjustments. 49

Changing the Sound. 49 TV Virtual Surround Sound Settings (TVS). 51

Enjoying Movies. 53

Changing the Angles. Displaying the Subtitles. Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR). Adjusting the Playback Picture (VIDEO EQUALIZER). Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER). 58
Using Various Additional Functions. 59
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL). 59 Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback). 63 Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied Remote. 64
Settings and Adjustments. 67
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). 74
Additional Information. 76
Troubleshooting. Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). Glossary. Specifications. Language Code List. List of Setup Display Items. Index. 85

About this Manual

N 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. N The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:
Icon Meaning Functions available in DVD video mode Functions available in VIDEO CD mode Icon Meaning Functions available in music CD mode More convenient features

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with identical region codes. DVDs labeled will also play on this player. If you try to play any other DVD, the message Playback prohibited by area limitations. will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

N Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. N Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
Step 1: 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 C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connection C.

INPUT VIDEO

(yellow)
Audio/video cord (supplied)
Component video cord (supplied)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

(green) (blue) (red)
TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) (yellow) (green) (blue) (red) CD/DVD player

INPUT S VIDEO

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

l : Signal flow

A If you are connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images.
Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R) Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R)
Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 21).
B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy standard quality images.
C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having
component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR)
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using the component video cord (supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this connection and set COMPONENT OUT to PROGRESSIVE in SCREEN SETUP (page 69).
Green Blue Red Green Blue Red
N Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image

on the TV screen.

CD/DVD player Connect directly
N Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may
cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your Sony TV sets compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

No additional settings are needed.

Item DOWNMIX

You select DOLBY SURROUND

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N If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set AUDIO ATT to ON (page 74).

Item DOWNMIX DIGITAL OUT

You select DOLBY SURROUND ON

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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.
Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray.
The player automatically turns on and the power indicator lights up in green.
POWER H Power indicator A x With the playback side facing down

Press H.

The disc tray closes, and the player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver).
After following Step 5 Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. You can play the disc interactively by following the instructions on the menu. DVD (page 32), VIDEO CD (page 33). To turn on the player Press POWER on the player. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. Press [/1 on the remote. The player turns on and the power indicator lights up in green. In standby mode, the player also turns on by pressing A on the player or by pressing H. To turn off the player Press [/1 on the remote. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. To turn off the player completely, press POWER on the player. While playing a disc, do not turn off the player by pressing POWER. Doing so may cancel the menu settings. When you turn off the player, first press x to stop playback and then press [/1 on the remote.
Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.
When using an amplifier (receiver) Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel.
Press POWER on the player.
The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red.
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD N When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jacks of the player. N Set the sound to STEREO using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 49). N Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) jacks even if DTS in AUDIO SETUP is set to OFF in the Setup Display (page 75), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged. Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track N DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) jacks. N If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set DTS to ON in AUDIO SETUP (page 75). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. N When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set DTS to ON in AUDIO SETUP (page 75).

To program other titles, chapters, or tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5. The programmed titles, chapters, and tracks are displayed in the selected order.
Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)
You can have the player shuffle titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent shuffling may produce a different playing order.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or DVD (Program Play is set to ON) N ON: shuffles titles or tracks selected in Program Play and plays them in a random order.
Press ENTER. Shuffle Play starts.

CLEAR SHUFFLE

To return to normal play Press CLEAR or select OFF in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. z You can set Shuffle Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the SHUFFLE option, press H. Shuffle Play starts.
Press DISPLAY twice during playback (when playing a CD, press once). The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER. The options for SHUFFLE appear.
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z You can select SHUFFLE directly by pressing SHUFFLE. Note
Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in random order when CHAPTER is selected.
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.
Press X/x to select the item. xWhen playing a DVD (Program Play is set to OFF) N TITLE: shuffles titles and plays them in a random order. N CHAPTER: shuffles chapters and plays them in a random order. xWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD (Program Play is set to OFF) N TRACK: shuffles tracks and plays them in a random order.

H X/x ENTER DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY twice during playback (when playing a CD, press once). The Control Menu appears. Select (REPEAT) using X/x, then press ENTER. The options for REPEAT appear.
12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER PLAY DVD
To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. z You can set Repeat Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the REPEAT option, press H. Repeat Play starts.
z You can select REPEAT directly by pressing

REPEAT.

Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play)
You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.)
Press X/x to select the item. xWhen playing a DVD (Program Play and Shuffle Play are set to OFF) N DISC: repeats all of the titles. N TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. N CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. xWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD (Program Play and Shuffle Play are set to OFF) N DISC: repeats all of the tracks on a disc. N TRACK: repeats the current track. xWhen Program Play or Shuffle Play is on N ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle Play.

X/x ENTER DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY twice during playback (when playing CD, press once). The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (A-B REPEAT), then press ENTER. The options for A-B REPEAT appear.
12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 PLAY DVD
Press ENTER. Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select OFF in Step 3.

OFF SET OFF

Press X/x to select SET t, then press ENTER. The A-B REPEAT setting display appears.
To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Notes
N You can set A-B Repeat Play for only one specific

section.

A-B REPEAT Set point A with

ENTER.

N When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are canceled.
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-B REPEAT Set point B with
CHAPTER TIME A: : 32 : 55
When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again. The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. A-B appears in the front panel display during A-B Repeat Play.
12(27) 18(34) T 1 : 34 : 30 PLAY DVD
ON CHAPTER TIME A: : 32 : 55 B: : 34 : 30

Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan,

To manually play the disc frame by frame using the click shuttle (Jog mode)
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene (Search mode)
You can search a DVD disc by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD or CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code (Time search).

Number buttons CLEAR

Press JOG. The player enters pause mode. Turn the click shuttle. Depending on the turning speed, playback goes to frame-by-frame playback in the direction that the click shuttle is turned (turn clockwise to go forward, counter clockwise to rewind). If you turn the click shuttle at a constant speed for a while, the playback speed goes to slow or normal.
To return to Continuous Play Press H. To turn off the Jog mode Press JOG again so that the indicator turns off.

Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select the search method.
xWhen playing a DVD (TITLE), (CHAPTER), or (TIME/ TEXT) Select TIME/TEXT for Time search (see below). xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (TRACK) or (INDEX)
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback (SCENE) xWhen playing a CD (TRACK) or (INDEX) Example: when you select (CHAPTER) **(**) is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, or scenes.
To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. To search for a scene using the time code (Time search) (DVD only)
In Step 2, select (TIME/ TEXT). T **:**:** (playing time of the current title) is selected. Press ENTER. T **:**:** changes to T --:--:--. Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER. For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, just enter 2:10:20.

Selected row

z You can display the first scene of titles, chapters or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 scenes. You can start playback directly by selecting one of the scenes. For details, see page 43.

Press ENTER.

** (**) changes to -- (**).

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The title, chapter, or track number displayed is the same number recorded on the disc.
Select the number of the title, track, scene, time code, etc. you want by pressing X/x or the number buttons to select the digit.
If you make a mistake Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number.
The player starts playback from the selected number.

Current audio format*

12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH PLAY DVD PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 L LS C LFE RS R
The display examples are as follows: N PCM (stereo)
PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit

N Dolby Surround

PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND L C R S
Currently playing program format**
N Dolby Digital 5.1ch LFE is always enclosed in a solid line regardless of the LFE signal component being output.
PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 L LS C LFE RS R
* PCM, DTS, or DOLBY DIGITAL is displayed. In the case of DOLBY DIGITAL, the channels in the playing track are displayed by numbers as follows: For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:

Rear component 2

N DTS LFE is always enclosed in a solid line regardless of the LFE signal component being output.
PROGRAM FORMAT DTS 3/2.1 L LS C LFE RS R

DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2. 1

Front component 2 + Center component 1 LFE (Low Frequency Effect) component 1
**The letters in the program format display mean the following sound component: L: Front (left) R : Front (right) C : Center LS : Rear (left) RS : Rear (right) S : Rear (monaural): The rear component of the Dolby Surround processed signal or the Dolby Digital signal. LFE :Low Frequency Effect signal
N When the signal contains rear signal components
such as LS, RS or S, the surround effect is enhanced (page 51). N If DTS is set to OFF in AUDIO SETUP (page 75), the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks.
TV Virtual Surround Sound Settings (TVS)
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, 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. This function is designed to work with the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks. Note that if you select one of the TVS settings while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby Digital signals from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL and OPTICAL) jacks (when you set DOLBY DIGITAL in AUDIO SETUP to D-PCM) (page 75).

SURROUND

Press X/x to select one of the TVS (TV Virtual Surround) sounds.
Refer to the following explanations given for each item. NTVS DYNAMIC NTVS WIDE NTVS NIGHT NTVS STANDARD
To reset the TVS setting Select OFF in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

Manufacturer Code number Sony (default) Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daytron Emerson Fisher 12 03,04,14 11
Manufacturer Code number Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer Portland Quasar Radio Shack RCA Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith 06,19 03,04 08,03 06,18 05,14 04,12 07,10,11 03,05,18 08,12 03,08,14 07
By pressing [/1 VOL (volume) +/ TV/VIDEO
You can Turn the TV on or off Adjust the volume of the TV Switch the TVs input source between the TV and other input sources Select the channel of the TV

Number buttons and ENTER

General Electric 06,10 Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penney JVC KMC Magnavox Marantz MGA/ Mitsubishi NEC 03,04,17 02,03 04,03 03,08,12 04,13 04,12,13, 17 04,12
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote

TV/DVD [/1

VOL +/

03,04,15

Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. Hold down [/1, and enter your AV amplifier (receiver)s manufacturers code (see the table below) using the number button. Release [/1.
Controlling the TV When you set the TV/DVD switch to TV, you can control the sound level, input source, channel selection and power switch of your TV with the supplied remote.
[/1 TV/VIDEO VOL +/ ENTER
Code numbers of controllable AV amplifier (receiver) If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).
Manufacturer Sony Denon Kenwood Onkyo Pioneer Sansui Technics Yamaha
Code number 91, 89 84, 85, 86 92, 93 81, 82, 87 97, 98 94, 95, 96
Controlling the AV amplifiers (receivers) When you set the TV/DVD switch to DVD, you can control the volume of the AV amplifier (receiver) using VOL +/. Note
Depending on the AV amplifier (receiver), you may not be able to control your AV amplifier (receiver).

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display
By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item see page 68. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 83.
LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH
How to use the Setup Display
Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: LANGUAGE SETUP, SCREEN SETUP, CUSTOM SETUP, or AUDIO SETUP. Then press ENTER. The selected setup item appears. Example: SCREEN SETUP

When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected (except for the OSD).

Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP)
Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select SCREEN SETUP in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see Using the Setup Display (page 67). The default settings are underlined.
SCREEN SETUP 4:3 LETTER BOX TV TYPE: ON SCREEN SAVER: JACKET PICTURE BACKGROUND: COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE MODE: AUTO
xTV TYPE (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN 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. Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit. Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.

4:3 LETTER BOX

The background color is black.

4:3 PAN SCAN

xCOMPONENT OUT This will change the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player. See page 71 for more information about the different types.
INTERLACE This outputs the signal in interlace format. Select this when you are connected to a standard (interlace format) TV.
Depending on the DVD, 4:3 LETTER BOX maybe selected automatically instead of 4:3 PAN SCAN or vice versa.
PROGRESSIVE This outputs the signal in progressive (480p) format. Select this when you have a TV that can accept progressive signals.
xSCREEN SAVER Turns on and off the screen saver so that the screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a CD for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to turn off the screen saver.
ON OFF Turns on the screen saver. Turns off the screen saver.
z When the player outputs a Progressive video
signal, the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up.
If you select PROGRESSIVE when you connect the player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format (480p), the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set the VIDEO OUT SCAN SELECT switch on the back panel of the player to INTERLACE. Then set COMPONENT OUT to INTERLACE when you can see the TV screen correctly, and reset VIDEO OUT SCAN SELECT to SELECTABLE.
xBACKGROUND Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD.

When you store the setting of disc number 51, the first disc setting is canceled. N Depending on the DVD, the information stored in the disc takes priority over the Playback Memory settings and the function does not work. N During playback, do not turn off the player by pressing POWER on the player. Doing so may cancel the settings. When you turn off the player, press x first to stop playback and then press [/1 on

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)
AUDIO SETUP allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select AUDIO SETUP in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see Using the Setup Display (page 67). The default settings are underlined.
AUDIO SETUP OFF AUDIO ATT: STANDARD AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: OFF

STANDARD TV MODE

Normally, select this position. Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. It is especially recommended when you listen to the sound using the speakers of the TV. Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance. When you use high quality speakers, it is even more effective.

WIDE RANGE

xAUDIO ATT (attenuation) If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to ON. The player reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: LINE OUT (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
OFF ON Turns off the audio attenuation. Normally, select this position. Reduces the audio output level so that no sound distortion occurs. Select this when the playback sound from the speakers is distorted.
xDOWNMIX (DVD only) Switches the mixing down methods when you play a DVD on which rear signal components such as LS, RS, or S are recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see Changing the Sound (page 49). This function affects the output of the following jacks: LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXICAL) jacks when DOLBY DIGITAL is set to D-PCM (page 75).
DOLBY SURROUND Select this when the player is connected to an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). The output signals which reproduce the Dolby Surround effect are downmixed to 2 channels. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component that does not conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). All of the output signals are downmixed to 2 channels without the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) effect.

NORMAL

xAUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that has the AUDIO DRC function. This affects the output from the following jacks: LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks only when DOLBY DIGITAL is set to D-PCM (page 75).

xDOLBY DIGITAL Selects the Dolby Digital signals output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.

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.
, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set COMPONENT OUT to PROGRESSIVE. In this case, set COMPONENT OUT to INTERLACE.
Even though you set the aspect ratio in TV TYPE of SCREEN SETUP, the picture does not fill the screen.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.

There is no sound.

Picture

There is no picture.

, The connecting cords are not connected securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , The player is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 18). , The video input on the TV is not correctly set.

Picture noise appears.

, The disc is dirty or flawed. , If the picture output from your player goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copyprotection 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, please try connecting your player to your TVs S video input (page 18). , You have selected PROGRESSIVE in COMPONENT OUT even though your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In this case, set the VIDEO OUT SCAN SELECT switch on the back panel of the player to INTERLACE. Then set COMPONENT OUT to INTERLACE after you can see the TV screen correctly and reset VIDEO OUT SCAN SELECT to SELECTABLE.
, The connecting cord is not connected securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 22, 23, 24). , The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set to the player. , The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion 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) jacks, check the audio settings (page 75).

Sound is noisy.

, The disc is dirty or flawed. , When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will come from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks (page 30).

Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page 9)
A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD or CD. Depending on the disc, no index may be recorded.
Parental Control (page 60)

Track (page 9)

A function of the DVD used to limit playback of the disc according to the age of the user and the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, or playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes, etc.
Progressive format (page 70)
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a VIDEO CD or CD (the length of a song).
TV Virtual Surround (TVS) (page 51)
Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames (60 fields) in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This player is compatible with the 480 progressive format.

Region Code (page 6)

Technology from Sony developed to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. Designed to work with the sound characteristics of your TV, this technology brings the excitement of surround sound to your home using nothing more than your stereo TVs internal speakers. Furthermore, various TVS modes are available. For example, TVS WIDE uses just two speakers to create a virtual sound environment that makes you feel like you are surrounded by multiple speakers.
Video based software (page 71)
DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Television dramas or sit-coms are examples of Video based software and display images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.
This system is used to protect the copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD player or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the player as well as on the disc packaging. The player can play the discs that match its region code. The player can also play discs with the ALL mark. Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still be activated.

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.

Specifications

System
Laser Signal format system Semiconductor laser NTSC

DVD Compatibility

The DVD's we burn are compatible with almost all newer DVD players. If you own an older model, please be sure to check the list below for compatibility. (the following is quoted from Apple.com) "These discs are playable in most standard DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives. The following table lists players that we have specifically tested for playability. If your player is not on the list, that does not mean it is not compatible, only that we have not tested it yet."
Aiwa Aiwa Aiwa Aiwa Apex Apex Apex Apex Apex Apex Apex
CSDDVMIS No XD-DV170 No XD-DV290 Yes XD-DV370 Yes 1500 Yes 3201 Yes AD-500A No AD-500B No AD-600A No AD-660 Yes AD-703 Yes DVD-1000 Yes DVD-1500 No DVD-3000 Yes DVD-3300 Yes DVM-3700 Yes
Denon Denon Denon Denon Denon
Emerson DVD-2000 Yes Go! Video DVR-5000 Yes Go! Video DVS-3000 No
Harmon Kardon DVD-5 Yes Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC DV-B305D Yes DVP-305U Yes DVP-315U Yes DVW1 No
XV-1000 No XV-501 No XV-523 Yes XV-D701 No XV-D723 Yes XV-DV55 Yes XV-M567 Yes XV-S40BK Yes XV-S45 Yes XV-S60BK Yes XV-S65 Yes XV-SA70BK Yes
Kenwood DV-402 yes Kenwood DV-403 Yes Kenwood DVCL85V Yes KLH DVD-1000 Yes Magnavox DVD-611AT Yes Magnavox DVD-711/171 Yes Marantz DV3100 marginal Memorex MVD-2026 Yes Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Mitsubishi DD-2000 DD-3000 DD-4001 DD-4020 DD-6000 No No No Yes Yes
Onkyo DVC-600 Yes Onkyo DVC-601 Yes Oriton DVD100 Marginal Oritron DVD-200 Yes Oritron DVD-400 Yes Oritron DVD-600 Yes Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic CT27DC50 Yes DMR E10 yes DVD LV75W Yes DVD RV80 yes DVD-A10 Yes DVD-A100 Yes DVD-A120U Yes DVD-A310 Yes DVD-A7 Yes DVD-CV50 No DVD-CV50U No DVD-CV51 No DVD-K520 Yes DVD-L10D Yes DVD-L50D Yes DVD-RV30 Yes DVD-RV31 Yes DVD-RV45KU-5 Yes DVD-RV80 Yes DVDT2000 Yes PV-D4741 Yes PV-D4761 Yes TH15DT2 Yes
Philips DVD 950AT No Philips DVD 956 Yes Philips DVD 972C Yes Philips DVD-400AT No Philips DVD-850AT No Phillips DVD 621 Yes Phillips DVD 941 No Phillips DVD712AT21 Yes Phillips DVD953AT21 Yes
Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer Pioneer
DVL-90 marginal DVR-1000 Yes DVR-2000 Yes Elite DV-05 Yes PDV-LC10 Yes DV-333 Yes DV-343 Yes DV-414 Yes DV-434 Yes DV-503 Yes DV-505 Yes DV-525 Yes DV-535 Yes DV-54 yes DV-606D Yes DV-C503 Yes DVL-700 Yes
Proscan P 8610P Yes Proscan PS8680Z Yes Raite RDP-715 Yes RCA RCA RCA RCA RCA C52152 Yes RC5215P Yes RC5220P Yes RC5225P Yes RC5910P No
Sampo DVE-520 No Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung Sharp Sharp Sharp Sharp DVD-611 Yes DVD-709 No DVD-M301 Yes DVD-N501 Yes
DV-750U Yes DVL-70TV marginal DV-S200 marginal DV-SF20 Yes
SMC DVD-330S Yes Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony DAV-S300 Yes DVP-C600 Yes DVP-C650D Yes DVP-C660 Yes DVP-C670D Yes DVP-CX850D Yes DVP-CX860 Yes DVP-CX870D Yes DVP-F5 Yes DVP-FX1 Yes DVP-NC600 Yes DVP-NC600B Yes DVP-NS300 Yes DVP-NS300/B Yes DVP-NS400D Yes DVP-NS700P Yes DVP-S300 Yes DVP-S3000 No DVP-S330 Yes DVP-S350 Yes DVP-S360 Yes DVP-S360 Yes DVP-S500 Yes DVP-S560 Yes DVP-S501D Yes DVP-S530 Yes DVP-S550D Yes DVP-S560D Yes DVP-S560D Yes DVP-S570D Yes DVP-S7000 No DVP-S7700 Yes DVP-S9000ES Yes DVP-7000 Yes DVP-7700 Yes DVP-9000 Yes Playstation 2 Yes PVDV-30 No