About This Manual

Conventions
Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player. Displays on the screen are slightly different depending on the player model. Illustrations of the on-screen display in this manual are for one of the player models. The icons on the right are used in this manual:

Meaning

Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task. Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier. Indicates that the function is for DVD VIDEOs. Indicates that the function is for VIDEO CDs. Indicates that the function is for Audio CDs.
This Player Can Play the Following Discs

DVD VIDEOs

Disc logo

VIDEO CDs

Audio CDs
Contents Disc size Play time
Audio + Video 12 cm About 4 h (for single-sided DVD)/ about 8 h (for double-sided DVD) 8 cm About 80 min. (for single-sided DVD)/ about 160 min. (for double-sided DVD)
Audio + Video 12 cm 74 min. 8 cm 20 min. 12 cm 74 min.
Audio 8 cm (CD single) 20 min.
The DVD VIDEO logo is a trademark. This player switches the color system, PAL or NTSC, according to the connected TV. (For details, see page 9.)
Region code of DVDs you can play on this unit
Your DVD player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes. DVDs labeled

Region code

will also play on this unit.
SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN 0-000-000-00
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.
Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally fixed by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Terms for discs Title

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, the movie, etc. in video software, or the name of an album in audio software.
Discs that the player cannot play
The player cannot play discs other than the ones listed in the table on page 4. CD-Rs, CD-ROMs including PHOTO CDs, data sections in CD-EXTRAs, DVD-ROMs, DVD-audio, HD (high density) layer of Super Audio CD etc., cannot be played.

Chapter

Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

On handling discs To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue completely before using the disc.
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. On cleaning Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. On novelty discs Do not use irregularly shaped CDs such as heart- or star-shaped CDs as they may cause the player to malfunction.

Getting Started

This section describes how to hook up the CD/DVD player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) and/or an AV receiver (amplifier). You cannot connect this player to a TV which does not have a video input connector. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items: Audio/video connecting cord (1) Remote commander (remote) RMT-D115E (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) A plug adaptor is included with some models.
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + 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 sunlight or lighting apparatuses. 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.

TV Hookups

This connection is for listening to the sound through TV speakers (L:left, R:right). Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected.

Required cords

Audio/video connecting cord (supplied) (1)
Yellow White (L) Red (R) Yellow White (L) Red (R)
z You can enjoy surround sound using your TVs built-in

speakers

You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of built-in TV speakers without using actual rear speakers (VES TV: Virtual Enhanced Surround TV). For details, see page 35.
S video cord (not supplied) (1)
When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow, Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. If your TV has an S video input connector, connect the component via the S VIDEO OUT connector using an S video cord (not supplied). You will get a better picture. Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.

CD/DVD player

AUDIO OUT R 1 L DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CB/B-Y CR/R-Y

2 WOOFER 2
To mains To AUDIO OUT To VIDEO OUT To S VIDEO OUT

To S VIDEO input

To video input

VIDEO S VIDEO L AUDIO

To audio input

: Signal flow

If you connect the player to a monitor or projector having component video input connectors that conform to output signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, CB/B-Y, CR/R-Y) connectors on the player Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors using three video connecting cords (not supplied) of the same kind. You will get a better picture.
Monitor or projector with component video input connectors

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Setups for the player
Getting Started Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on the TV or other components to be connected. Use the setup display to change the various settings. For details on using the setup display, see page 45. To connect the player to a wide-screen TV In the setup display, set TV TYPE in SCREEN SETUP to 16:9 (default setting). For details, see page 50. To connect the player to a normal TV In the setup display, set TV TYPE in SCREEN SETUP to 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN. For details, see page 50. If the color system of the TV is NTSC or PAL The color system of the player is set to NTSC or PAL. If the playback picture of the player does not appear on the TV, change the color system of the player to the same color system (PAL or NTSC) of your TV. To change the color system, hold ! down while pressing X on the player. The power indicator lights up in green and changes to red. Then release X.

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO VIDEO

S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO

R TV/LD IN OPT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L WOOFER
SPEAKERS B FRONT A REAR CENTER
AV Receiver (Amplifier) with a built-in DTS decoder, Dolby Digital decoder or MPEG decoder
CD IN OPT R IN MD/DAT OUT OPT IN IN REC OUT IN REC OUT IN L

MD/DAT IN OPT

SIGNAL GND

R L R L R L

PHONO TUNER

MD/DAT

Center speaker Front speaker (R)

Front speaker (L)

Subwoofer (Active type) Rear speaker (R) : Signal flow Rear speaker (L)
Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display
You can select the language for the setup display, the Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. The default setting is ENGLISH.
Select LANGUAGE SETUP using M/m, and then press ENTER.
LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW

</M/m/, DISPLAY

Select OSD using M/m, then press , or ENTER. The languages you can select are displayed. These languages are different depending on the player model.
LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH CHINESE 1 CHINESE 2
When the player is in stop mode, press DISPLAY and select SETUP using M/m. The on-screen menu items are different depending on whether there is a disc in the player or not.

STOP DVD

, then
Select the desired language using M/m, then press ENTER.

Selected item

SETUP Select:
Press ENTER. The setup display appears on the TV screen.
Press DISPLAY. The setup display disappears. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn off the on-screen menu.

, then ENTER.

To return to the previous screen Press ORETURN. To quit while making a selection Press DISPLAY.
The languages you can select are the ones displayed in step 4. For details, see page 48.
Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)
Getting Started The player beeps when the following operations are performed. The default setting of the Sound Feedback function is set to off. Operation
Power is turned on Power is turned off H is pressed X is pressed Playback is stopped Operation is not possible

Operation sound

One beep Two beeps One beep Two beeps One long beep Three beeps
Press ! on the player, then press @/1 on the remote. The power indicator lights up in green. When there is a disc in the player, press A and remove the disc. Then press A again to close the disc tray. Press and hold X on the player for more than two seconds. You will hear one beep and the Sound Feedback function is turned on.

When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD
Displaying information while playing a disc
Lights up when the player outputs the Playing signal in NTSC status format

VIDEO CD CD

NTSC PGM SHUFFLE REPEAT1 A-B PBC TRACK
Checking the remaining time Press TIME/TEXT.
Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the following chart. Playing time and current track number

TRACK INDEX MIN SEC

Current index number

INDEX MIN SEC

Remaining time of the current track

TRACK INDEX

Disc type Current play mode

Current track number

Playing time Press TIME/TEXT Playing time of the disc

MIN SEC

Lights up during PBC playback (VIDEO CD only)
z When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
The current scene number is displayed instead of the current track number and the current index number. In this case, the front panel display does not change when you press TIME/ TEXT. If TEXT is recorded on the disc, the front panel display changes to the Text display when you press TIME/TEXT (see page 30).
Press TIME/TEXT Remaining time of the disc

Press TIME/TEXT Text

While you are doing Shuffle Play, or Program Play, the playing time of the disc and the remaining time of the disc are not displayed.
Using Various Functions with the Control Menu
This chapter describes how to play discs in various modes and how to use the convenient features of the onscreen menu (Control Menu).
Using the Control Menu Display
Using the Control Menu display, you can select the starting point, play scenes in any order you like, change the viewing angles, make Digital Cinema Sound settings, and other such operations. The possible operations are different depending on the kind of disc. For details on each Control Menu display item, see pages 28 to 44. Using Various Functions with the Control Menu

DISPLAY ENTER

ORETURN </M/m/,
Press DISPLAY to show the Control Menu display on the TV screen.

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PLAY DVD

Current item

TITLE Select:
Select the item you want using M/m.
To cancel while making a selection Press O RETURN. To display other items Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: ,Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (The items except the first three items from the top are changed to other items.) m ADVANCED display (see page 36) m Control Menu display off The Control Menu display items are different depending on the disc.

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene Z
You can search the disc by title, chapter, track, index or scene. Select TITLE, CHAPTER, TRACK, INDEX or SCENE after pressing DISPLAY. When you play back a DVD, TITLE and CHAPTER are displayed. When you play back a VIDEO CD/CD, TRACK and INDEX are displayed. When you play back a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, SCENE is displayed. Press , or ENTER. changes to
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CHAPTER Number buttons

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Select the number of the title, chapter, track, index or scene you want to search for using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback at the selected number. To cancel the number, press CLEAR before pressing ENTER.
To cancel while making a selection Press ORETURN.
z You can search for the title, chapter, track, index or scene using the SEARCH MODE button
1 Press SEARCH MODE on the remote repeatedly to select TITLE, CHAPTER, TRACK, INDEX or SCENE. 2 Press number buttons to select the number of the title, chapter, track, index or scene, then press ENTER.
Select TITLE, CHAPTER, TRACK, INDEX or SCENE using M/m. is highlighted. ( refers to a number) The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes or scenes.
The title, chapter or track number displayed is the same number recorded on the disc. The index numbers are not displayed during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs.

CHAPTER Select:

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time Z
You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter or track and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc. Press DISPLAY. Then press TIME/TEXT on the remote to change the time information. You can also check the DVD TEXT or CD TEXT. See page 30.
Selecting a Starting Point Using the Time Code Z
You can search for a starting point by inputting the time code. Select TIME/TEXT after pressing DISPLAY. The time code corresponds to the approximate actual playing time. For example, to search for a scene 2 hours 10 minutes 20 seconds past the beginning, input 2:10:20. Using Various Functions with the Control Menu

DVD/CD TEXT is scrolled on the front panel display.
DVD TEXT is displayed only in English. NO TEXT appears when the DVD/CD TEXT is not recorded on the disc. This player can only display the first level of DVD/CD TEXT information.

Changing the Sound

If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD. With multiplex CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. In this case, the sound loses its stereo effect. For example, with a disc containing a song, the right channel may output the vocals and the left channel may output the instrumental. If you only want to hear the instrumental, you can select the left channel and hear it from both speakers. Select AUDIO after pressing DISPLAY.
PLAY 12(27) DVD 18(34) C 01:32:55 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT 1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 2: ENGLISH 3: FRENCH L C R LFE LS AUDIO Select:
z You can select AUDIO directly
Press AUDIO on the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes.
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the languages even if multilingual tracks are recorded on the DVD. While playing the CD/VIDEO CD, standard stereo playback will be resumed when: you open or close the disc tray the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the remote you turn the power off by pressing ! on the player While playing the DVD, the sound may be changed when: you open or close the disc tray you change the title If DTS is set to OFF in AUDIO SETUP, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks. While playing the 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.
x AUDIO When playing a DVD Select the language. The languages you can select are different depending on the DVD. When 4 digits are displayed, they represent the language code. Select the language code from the list on page 65. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats. The current audio format is shown on the PROGRAM FORMAT display. When playing a VIDEO CD or a CD 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)

Select a mode to enjoy multichannel surround sound such as Dolby Digital and MPEG. Even if you connect only a stereo TV, front speakers or use a 2+1 channel connection, Virtual Enhanced Surround lets you enjoy 3D sound by using 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. The surround sound signals are output from the AUDIO OUT connectors. These signals are not output from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector. When you select a surround mode, the player does not output the following signals from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector. Dolby Digital signals (when you set DOLBY DIGITAL in AUDIO SETUP to D-PCM MPEG audio signals Select VES after pressing DISPLAY. When you select any item except OFF, the VES indicator lights up in green.

Effects of each item

OFF Outputs 2-channel signals for stereo sound. 5-channel signals for Dolby Digital sound of a DVD are mixed down to 2-channels. VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) TV Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) A Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below.
VES TV VES TV VES A VES B VES Select:
x VES Select the desired item. For details on each item, see Effects of each item. The default setting is underlined. OFF VES TV VES A VES B VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION
VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) B Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below.
Checking the Play Information
You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. While playing a disc, the approximate bit rate of the playback picture is always displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per second). Select ADVANCED after pressing DISPLAY.

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Press ,. 01 is highlighted. It is ready to set the first title or track for Program Play.

Title Chapter

PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE 3. TITLE 4. TITLE 5. TITLE 6. TITLE 7. TITLE Set: Start:

ENTER PLAY

C ALL 05 06

PROGRAM Select:

x PROGRAM The default setting is underlined. OFF: plays normally. SET,: allows you to create your own program. ON: plays Program Play.
Select the title, chapter or track you want to program using M/m, then press ENTER. For example, select title or track 2. (You can also use the number buttons and ENTER button to make a selection. In this case, the selected number is displayed on the screen.) x When playing a DVD When both titles and chapters are recorded on the disc, select the title, then the chapter.

PROGRAM T 05 C ALL 05 06

Creating the program
Select SET, in PROGRAM. The programming display appears.
TRACK is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or a CD.
PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE 3. TITLE 4. TITLE 5. TITLE 6. TITLE 7. TITLE Set: Start:
ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE 3. TITLE 4. TITLE 5. TITLE 6. TITLE 7. TITLE Set: Start:
PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE 3. TITLE 4. TITLE 5. TITLE 6. TITLE 7. TITLE Set: Start:
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD Select the track you want to program.
Total time of the programmed tracks
z The program remains even after Program Play ends
When you press H, you can play the same program again.
z You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed titles, chapters or tracks
During Program Play, set REPEAT or SHUFFLE to ON in the Control Menu display.
PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7. TRACK Set: Start:

0:15:30 T 05

z You can select discs, titles, chapters and tracks for the program by looking at the front panel display
You can program by looking at the front panel display instead of using the programming display on the TV screen. When you select Track 3 in a VIDEO CD for Program 1, the front panel display will appear as follows:

VIDEO CD

To program other titles, chapters or tracks, repeat Step 3. The programmed titles, chapters or tracks are displayed in the selected order. Press H to start Program Play.

Program number

Track number
To stop Program Play Press CLEAR on the remote. To change the program 1 In Step 2, select the program number of the title, chapter or track you want to change using M/m. 2 Follow Step 3 for new programming. To cancel the programmed order To cancel all the titles, chapters or tracks in the programmed order, select ALL CLEAR in Step 2. To cancel the selected program, select the program using M/m in Step 2 then press CLEAR, or select - - in Step 3 then press ENTER.
The number of titles, chapters or tracks displayed are the same number of titles, chapters or tracks recorded on a disc. The program is canceled when: you open or close the disc tray the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the remote you turn the power off by pressing ! on the player Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to perform Program Play. If you are using the PBC playback function, you must first stop the disc before you can set a program. When playing Super VCDs, the total time of the programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.
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. Select SHUFFLE after pressing DISPLAY. When you select a shuffle mode other than OFF, the SHUFFLE indicator lights up in green.
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z You can set Shuffle Play while the disc is stopped
After selecting the SHUFFLE option, press H. The player starts Shuffle Play.
Shuffle Play is canceled when: you open or close the disc tray the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the remote you turn the power off by pressing ! on the player Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to perform Shuffle Play. Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in random order when CHAPTER is selected. You cannot perform Shuffle play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 22).

SHUFFLE Select:

x SHUFFLE Selects the Shuffle Play setting. The default settings are underlined. When playing a DVD and when Program Play is set to OFF OFF: does not play a disc in random order. TITLE: has the player shuffle titles and play them in a random order. CHAPTER: has the player shuffle chapters and play them in a random order. When playing a VIDEO CD or CD (when Program Play is set to OFF) OFF: does not play a disc in random order. TRACK: has the player shuffle tracks and play them in a random order. When playing a VIDEO CD, CD or DVD (when Program Play is set to ON) OFF: does not play a disc in random order. ON: has the player shuffle titles or tracks selected in Program Play and play them in a random order. To stop Shuffle Play Press CLEAR on the remote.

When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again. The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. A-B appears on the front panel display during A-B repeat play.
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ON CHAPTER TIME A: : 32 : 55 B: : 34 : 30 AB REPEAT Select:
To stop A-B Repeat Play Press CLEAR on the remote.
You can set A-B Repeat for only one specific portion. A-B Repeat is canceled when: you open or close the disc tray the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the remote you turn the power off by pressing ! on the player When you set A-B Repeat, the settings for Shuffle Play and Program Play are canceled. You may not be able to set A-B Repeat for some DVD or VIDEO CD scenes.

Settings and Adjustments

This chapter describes how to set and adjust the player using the on-screen setup menu. Most settings and adjustments are required to be set when you first use the player.

Using the Setup Display

Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup, adjust the picture and sound and set the various outputs. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the setup display, limit playback by children, and so on. For details on each setup display item, see pages 48 to 57.
You can display the setup display only when the player is in stop mode. DISPLAY ENTER
Press DISPLAY and select SETUP using M/m.
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Press ENTER. The setup display appears.
Select the main item you want using M/m.
LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:
Select the setting you want using </M/m/,.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 16:9 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN

Main item

ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW
Press ENTER. The selected main item is highlighted.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN ON JACKET PICTURE
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:
Some setup display items require operations other than selecting the setting. For details on these items, see the relevant pages.
16:9 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN

Setup Display Item List

The default settings are underlined.

LANGUAGE SETUP (page 48)

OSD ENGLISH CHINESE 1 CHINESE 2

SCREEN SETUP (page 50)

TV TYPE 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER ON OFF BACKGROUND JACKET PICTURE GRAPHICS BLUE BLACK
ENGLISH FRANAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO NEDERLANDS
ENGLISH CHINESE JAPANESE FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN SPANISH DUTCH DANISH SWEDISH FINNISH NORWEGIAN PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN OTHERS , PAUSE MODE PARENTAL CONTROL , TRACK SELECTION DIMMER AUTO PLAY

x SUBTITLE Selects the language for the subtitles. The languages you can select are different depending on the player model. Type A AUDIO FOLLOW* ENGLISH CHINESE JAPANESE FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN SPANISH DUTCH DANISH SWEDISH FINNISH NORWEGIAN PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN OTHERS, Type B AUDIO FOLLOW* ENGLISH (English) FRANAIS (French) DEUTSCH (German) ITALIANO (Italian) ESPAOL (Spanish) NEDERLANDS (Dutch) DANSK (Danish) SVENSKA (Swedish) SUOMI (Finnish) NORSK (Norwegian) PORTUGUS (Portuguese) (Russian) CHINESE (Chinese) JAPANESE (Japanese) OTHERS,
When you select OTHERS,, select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons (page 65). After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is displayed. * When you select AUDIO FOLLOW, the language for the subtitles changes according to the language for the setting you selected in AUDIO.
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP)
SCREEN SETUP allows you to set the display according to the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select SCREEN SETUP in the setup display.

16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE

x SCREEN SAVER Turns on and off the screen saver. If you turn on the screen saver, the screen saver image appears when you leave the player or the remote in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a CD for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged. ON: turns on the screen saver. OFF: turns off the screen saver. x BACKGROUND Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD. JACKET PICTURE: The jacket picture appears in the background, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc. GRAPHICS: A preset picture stored in the player appears in the background. BLUE: The background color is blue. BLACK: The background color is black.
If a disc which does not contain the jacket picture is played while BACKGROUND is set to JACKET PICTURE, the picture stored in the player will automatically appear in the background.
x TV TYPE Selects the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected. 16:9: select this when you connect a wide-screen TV to the player. 4:3 LETTER BOX: select this when you connect a normal TV to the player. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen. 4:3 PAN SCAN: select this when you connect a normal TV to the player. Displays the wide picture on the whole screen automatically and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN
Depending on the DVD, 4:3 LETTER BOX may be selected automatically instead of 4:3 PAN SCAN and vice versa.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)
CUSTOM SETUP allows you to set the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select CUSTOM SETUP in the setup display.
CUSTOM SETUP COLOR SYSTEM: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION:

If an LFE signal is not recorded on the disc, no sound will be output from the subwoofer even if you select LARGE. When you play MPEG audio sound track, an LFE signal is not output from the WOOFER connector.

YES MIDDLE

x SUBWOOFER Selects whether a subwoofer is connected to the player or not. NONE: When a subwoofer is not connected to the player. YES: When a subwoofer is connected to the player. When you select YES, set FRONT SPEAKER SIZE. For details, see Setting the output level from the subwoofer.
MIDDLE: If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies and play a source on which an LFE signal is not recorded, such as CD or DVD with 2 channels, select this to output the bass frequencies from the subwoofer as well as from the front channel. If you feel a lack of bass frequencies from the front speakers when you select this, select SMALL. SMALL: If you feel a lack of bass, select this to output even more bass frequencies from the subwoofer. If you still feel a lack of bass frequencies from the front speakers when you select this, select TV. TV: If you use the speakers of the TV or small speakers, select this to output the bass frequencies from the subwoofer.
z The subwoofer outputs the LFE signal and the frequency range according to the FRONT SPEAKER SIZE setting
The LFE signal is output only when the disc contains an LFE signal.

200 Hz*

150 Hz* + 120 Hz* + LFE LFE LFE LFE +

MIDDLE

* Audio signal besides LFE
The signals of the PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling frequency are not output from the WOOFER connector.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The power is not turned on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely.

Picture

There is no picture. , Check that the player is connected securely. , The video connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one. , Make sure you connect the player to the video input connector on the TV. (page 8) , Make sure you turn on the TV. , Make sure you select the video input on the TV so that you can view the pictures from the player. Picture noise appears. , Clean the disc. , If the video signal from your DVD player has to go through your VCR to get to your TV, the copyprotection applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems after checking your connections, please try connecting your DVD player directly to your TVs S video input, if your TV is equipped with this input. (page 8) , If the color system of your DVD player does not match with that of your TV, change the color system of the player. For details, see page 9. (You cannot change the color system of the DVD disc itself.) Even though you set the aspect ratio in TV TYPE in SCREEN SETUP of the setup display, the picture does not fill the screen. , The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD.

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 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.
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.
RECYCLING LITHIUMION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD VIDEO, and CD logos are trademarks. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

About this manual

In this manual, disc is used as a general reference for the DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. Icons, such as , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained. For details, see Playable Media (page 27). NEED-to-know information (to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the b icon. NICE-to-know information (tips and other useful information) is listed under the z icon.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

OFF ON

PHONES A B

AUDIO IN/ OUT

VIDEO IN/ OUT

DC IN 9.5V

Buttons B C D and E (but not C/X/x/ c/ENTER) can be operated with a single touch. The VOL+ and N (play) buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

,continued

D DISPLAY
Displays the playback information. When playing a DVD: Displays the playback information and changes the playback mode. See page 15. When playing a CD: Each time you press the button, the time information switches.
G Speaker H Disc Lid (page 13) I OPEN button (page 13)

Opens the disc lid.

J PUSH CLOSE (page 13)

Closes the disc lid.

E MENU
When playing a DVD: Displays the menu. When playing a CD: Each time you press the button, switches Repeat Play, Random Play, and Play. When playing a JPEG file: Displays the list of thumbnails and plays a slideshow. See page 16.
K POWER indicator (page 13) L CHARGE indicator (page 10) M POWER switch (page 13)
Turns the player on or off.

RETURN

Returns to the previous display.

N HOLD switch

To avoid accidental button operation of the player, set the HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow. All the buttons on the player are locked, while the buttons on the remote remain operable.

C/X/x/c

Moves the highlight to select a displayed item. When playing a DVD or CD: C/c on the player works as the same as m/ M on the remote.
O PHONES (headphone) jack A, B P USB jack (type A) (page 17)
Connect a USB device to this jack.

Center button (ENTER)

Enters the selected item. When playing a DVD or CD: ENTER on the player works as the same as N.
Q AUDIO IN/OUT jack (page 12) R VIDEO IN/OUT jack (page 12) S DC IN 9.5V jack (page 10, 11)
Connect the AC power adaptor or car battery adaptor.

OPTIONS

Displays the menu for adjusting the LCD screen (page 18) and using the setup display (page 19).

(remote sensor)

When operating by the remote, point it at the remote sensor.
T INPUT SELECT button (page 12)

Each time you press the button, the LCD screen image switches as follows: Disc mode (default): When playing an inserted disc. USB mode: When playing DATA files on a connected USB device. Appears USB on the LCD screen when you select this mode. Line In mode: When inputting a playback signal from connected A/V equipment. Appears Line In on the LCD screen when you select this mode.

U Number buttons

Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc. When playing a DVD VIDEO or CD: Search directly by entering the title/chapter/track number using the number buttons, and press ENTER. To switch a title or chapter, press C/ c.

CLEAR button

Clears the entry field.

V TOP MENU button

When playing a DVD VIDEO: Displays the top menu. When playing a DVD VR: Switches between Original and Play List on the disc created Playlist. During playback, you cannot switch. Press x twice, and press TOP MENU.

Remote

REPLAY/ buttons

ADVANCE

Replays the scene/briefly fast forward the current scene (DVD only).

m/M buttons

(scan/slow)
Fast reverses/ fast forwards when pressed during playback. Press repeatedly to change the speed. When playing a DVD: Slow reverses/ slow forwards when pressed during pause. Press repeatedly to change the speed.

Y ANGLE button

Changes the angle. When (Angle Mark) appears, you can change angles. Depending on the disc, you may not be able to change the angle. (DVD VIDEO only)
The VOL +, number 5, N and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

AUDIO button

Changes the audio signal. When playing a DVD VIDEO: Each time you press the button, the language of the sound track switches. Depending on the disc, the choice of language varies. When playing a DVD VR: Each time you press the button, the type of sound tracks recorded on a disc switches between main, sub and main/sub sound. When playing a CD: Each time you press the button, the mode switches between stereo and monaural (left/ right).
Rotating and Folding Down the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel to the vertical position, then slowly rotate it 180 degrees in the direction indicated by the arrow (clockwise).

SUBTITLE button

Changes the subtitle. Each time you press the button, the subtitle switches. Depending on the disc, the choice of language varies. (DVD only)
After rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees clockwise, push the LCD panel down onto the main body of the player. In this position the panel is facing up.

To return the LCD panel to its original position
Open the LCD panel to the vertical position and rotate the LCD panel counterclockwise slowly.
b Do not rotate the LCD panel over 180 degrees. In addition, do not rotate in the opposite direction. Doing so will break the LCD panel. Return the LCD panel to its original positions after use, so the LCD panel will not be damaged by sudden shocks or rough treatment. Do not rotate the LCD panel while keeping it closed or out of vertical. It may scratch the player.

Preparations

Charging the Battery Pack

Checking the Accessories

Check that you have the following items: Battery pack (NP-FX110) (1) AC power adaptor (1) Car battery adaptor (1) Audio/video cord (mini plug 2 y phono plug 3) (1) Remote (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the player for the first time, or when the battery is depleted.
1 Attach the battery pack to the

player.

Align the battery pack with the lines on the bottom of the player. Engage the hooks of the battery pack into the holes on the bottom of the player.

Battery pack

Preparing the remote
Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.
Attachment reference marks

Bottom of the player

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
2 Connect the AC power adaptor.
When charging begins, the CHARGE indicator lights up in orange.

POWER OFF ON

HOLD PHONES A B AUDIO IN/ OUT INPUT SELECT VIDEO IN/ OUT DC IN 9.5V
To check the battery level
When the player is stopped, the battery indicator is displayed. When the battery is empty, is displayed or the CHARGE indicator flashes. Set the POWER switch to OFF, connect the AC power adaptor, and recharge the battery.

To a wall outlet

Full Empty
To remove the battery pack
Push the release knob and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
AC power Adaptor (supplied)
When charging ends, the CHARGE indicator lights off. Disconnect the AC power adaptor.
z If the POWER indicator lights up instead of the CHARGE indicator, the POWER switch is set to ON. Set the POWER switch to OFF, and make sure that the CHARGE indicator lights up. b Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5C (41F) to 35C (95F).

Release knob

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Charging time and playing time
Charging time: approx. 6 hours Playing time: approx. 7.5 hours Times indicated are under the following conditions:

* DVD VIDEO only

Press DISPLAY (page 15). Press DISPLAY to select Repeat (page 15). Press C/c repeatedly on the player to select the speed (page 6). Press TOP MENU repeatedly (page 7).
Notes on the screen saver
A screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode without operation for more than 15 minutes. The image disappears when you press N. For the setup of Screen Saver, see page 20. The player goes to standby, 15 minutes after starting the screen saver function. Press N to come out of standby mode.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly (page 6). Press MENU repeatedly (page 6). Press MENU repeatedly (page 6). Press C/c repeatedly on the player to select the speed (page 6).
Using the Playback Information Display
While playing a DVD, you can check the current playback information. The playback information display also allows you to set a title/chapter or change sound/ subtitle, and so on. When entering the numbers, operate the number buttons on the remote.
Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD.
The current playback information appears. Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO
pressing ENTER. Enter the desired time code by pressing the number buttons. C.Time: Time appears while playing a chapter. 00:00:00 will appear by pressing ENTER. Enter the desired time code by pressing the number buttons. Repeat: Select Chapter, Title, All, or Off by pressing X/x. A-B Repeat: Select Set by pressing X/x, and press ENTER. Select point A and point B by pressing ENTER. Time Disp.: Title Elapsed is displayed. Select Title Elapsed, Title Remain, Chapter Elapsed, or Chapter Remain by pressing X/ x.
Menu Title Chapter Audio Subtitle
Current playback information*

Press ENTER.

02/07 03/5.1CH 01 English D English

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY or RETURN.
b Depending on the disc, you may not be able to set some items.

Title Elapsed 00:12:01

Elapsed or remaining time * When a DVD (VR mode) is played, PL (playlist) or ORG (original) is displayed next to the title number.
Press X/x to select items and press ENTER.
Title: Select the title number by pressing X/x or number buttons. Chapter: Select the chapter number by pressing X/x or number buttons. Audio: Select the sound by pressing X/x. Subtitle: Select the subtitle by pressing X/x. Angle: Select the angle by pressing X/x. T.Time: Time appears while playing a title. 00:00:00 will appear by

To turn off the menu display
Press OPTIONS or RETURN twice.
b Depending on the disc, the screen size you can select differs.
3 Press X/x to select items and
LCD Aspect: Change the picture size. Select Normal, Full or Zoom by pressing X/x*1. Backlight: Adjust the brightness by pressing C/c or VOL +/*2.

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display
By using the setup display, you can make various settings to items such as picture and sound. Some discs have stored playback settings, which take priority.
x RETURN C/X/x/c ENTER OPTIONS
: General Setup (page 19) Makes the player-related settings. : Audio Setup (page 20) Makes the audio settings according to playback conditions. : Language Setup (page 20) Makes the language settings for the on-screen display or sound track. : Parental Control (page 21) Sets the parental control limit.
4 Select and adjust each of the
following items by pressing X/x and ENTER.
To turn off the setup display
1 Press OPTIONS when the player

is in stop mode.

The menu display appears. During Resume Play, you cannot use the setup display. Press x twice to clear Resume Play, and press OPTIONS.

General Setup

The default settings are underlined.

TV Display (DVD only)

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV.
4:3 Pan Scan Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit. 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 wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.
2 Press X/x to select Setup,
The setup display appears.

setup category

General Setup TV Display : Angle Mark : Screen Saver : Default 16 : 9 On On

4:3 Letter Box

3 Press X/x to select the setup
category and press ENTER.

4:3 Pan Scan

Audio Setup
The default setting is underlined.
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to Audio DRC.

Standard TV Mode

Standard sound. Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down.
b Depending on the disc, 4:3 Letter Box may be selected automatically instead of 4:3 Pan Scan or vice versa.
Wide Range Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

Language Setup

OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
Angle Mark (DVD VIDEO only)
Displays the angle mark when you can change the viewing angles during playback of DVDs recorded with multi-angles.

On Off

Display the angle mark. Hide the angle mark.
Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language for the discs menu. When you select Original, the language given priority in the disc is selected.

Screen Saver

The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display equipment from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press N to turn off the screen saver.
On Off Activates the screen saver function. Deactivates the screen saver function.
Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the subtitle language. When you select Off, no subtitle is displayed.

Audio (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track. When you select Original, the language given priority in the disc is selected.
b If you select a language in Disc Menu, Subtitle, or Audio that is not recorded on the disc, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

Default

Each function returns to its original factory settings. Note that all of your settings will be lost.

Parental Control

You can limit playback of a DVD that has the parental control function. When you operate this setting, use the remote.
Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)
Set the limitation level. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. To set the parental control, you need to set the password first.
Password (DVD VIDEO only)
Enter or change a password. Set the password for the parental control function. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote.
To set the parental control (limited playback)
Press X/x to select Parental Control, and press ENTER.

To change the password

Press X/x to select Password, and press ENTER. Check Change is selected and press ENTER. The display for entering the password appears.

The battery pack cannot be charged.
, You cannot charge the battery pack when power is turned on. Set the POWER switch to OFF (page 9).

Picture

There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, The disc is dirty or flawed (page 26). , The brightness is set at minimum. Adjust the brightness of the LCD (page 18). , When USB or Line In is displayed, press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select the disc mode (page 7).
The black points appear and the red, blue, green points remain on the LCD.
, This is a structural property of the LCD and not malfunction.
The player starts and stops playing the disc automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function. , While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the

auto pause signal.

play images that contain a copy protection only.)
The disc does not start playing from the beginning.
, Repeat Play or Random Play is selected (page 14). , Resume play has taken effect (page 14). , The Playlist of the created disc is automatically played. To play original titles, press TOP MENU to set Original (page 7).
C/c does not work on menu display.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use C/c on the player for the disc menu. In this case, use C/c on the remote.
The remote does not function.
, Batteries in the remote are weak. , There are obstacles between the remote and the player. , The distance between the remote and the player is too far. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the player. , Direct sunlight or strong illumination is striking the remote sensor. , When the AUDIO/SUBTITLE/ANGLE buttons do not work, select and operate it from the DVD menu.
Playback may take time to start.
, Playback may take time to start in DVD (VR mode).

Additional Information

Playback freezes.
, When the playback layer of a DVD+R DL/-R DL disc changes, playback may freeze.

The subtitles disappear.

, When you change playback speed, or skip scenes during playback, the subtitles may disappear temporarily.
The MP3 or JPEG file cannot be played (page 28).
, , , , The file format does not conform. The extension does not conform. The file is damaged. The file size is too large.

AC plug adaptor (not supplied)
Do not connect the AC power adaptor to a travelers electric transformer, which may generate heat and cause a malfunction.

On temperature increases

Heat may build up inside the player during charging or if it is being used for a long time. This is not a malfunction.
adaptor or the battery pack. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction.
On Liquid Crystal Display
Although manufactured with high precision technology, the LCD may occasionally display dots of various colors. That is not a malfunction. Do not place or drop any object onto the LCD surface. Also, do not apply pressure from hands or elbows. Do not damage the LCD surface with a sharp edged tool.

On placement

Do not place the player in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit. Do not cover the ventilation of the player with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place the player on a soft surface, such as a rug. Do not place the player and adaptors in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, sand, moisture, rain, or mechanical shock, or in a car with its windows closed. Do not place the player in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. Keep the player and discs away from equipment with strong magnet, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. Do not drop or apply strong shock. Do not place heavy objects on the player and accessories.

On battery pack

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. Because of the batterys limited life, its capacity gradually deteriorates over time and repeated use. Purchase a new one when the battery holds about only half the normal period. The battery may not be charged to its fullest capacity when charged for the first time, or when it has not been used for a long time. The capacity recovers after being charged and discharged several times. Do not leave the battery pack in a car or direct sunlight, where temperature goes up above 60 C (140F). Do not expose to water. Avoid short-circuiting the battery connecting jacks with metal objects such as a necklace. Make sure dust or sand does not enter the battery connecting jacks and the guide holes located on the bottom of the player.

On operation

If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. Wipe off moisture attached to the LCD surface with tissue etc. Turn on the power again later. Keep the lens on the player clean and do not touch it. Touching the lens may damage the lens and cause the player to malfunction. Leave the disc lid closed except when you insert or remove discs. Turn off the power before disconnecting the AC power adaptor, the car battery
On AC power adaptor and car battery adaptor
Use the supplied adaptors for the player, as other adaptors may cause a malfunction. Do not disassemble or reverse-engineer.
Do not touch the metal parts, as it may cause a short and damage the adaptors, especially if touched by other metal objects.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

Notes About the Discs

To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

On headphones

Preventing hearing damage: Avoid using headphones at high volumes. Hearing experts advice against continuous, loud, and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. Showing consideration for others: Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and still be considerate to the people around you.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. Wipe the LCD surface with the soft dry cloth lightly. To prevent dirt buildup, wipe it frequently. Do not wipe the LCD surface with a wet cloth. If water enters, a malfunction may result. If picture/sound is distorted, the lens may be covered with dust. In this case, use a commercially-available blower brush for camera lenses to clean the lens. Avoid touching the lens directly during cleaning.

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.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, disc/lens cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. If you have printed the discs label, dry the label before playing. Do not use the following discs: A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). A disc with a label or sticker on it. A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker adhesive on it.

Playable Media

Type Disc Logo Icon Characteristics Commercial DVD DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+R DLs in +VR mode DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-R DLs in video mode Additional Information DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVDR DLs in VR (Video Recording) mode Music CDs CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format DATA CD/DATA DVD or USB devices containing MP3 or JPEG files.
For player that cannot play images that contain a copy protection only Images in DVD (VR mode) with CPRM* protection may not be played if they contain a copy protection signal. Copyright Lock appears. * CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects the copyright of images.

DATA disc or USB

b Notes about recordable media Some recordable media cannot be played on the player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the media, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/+Rs/+R DLs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback.
Notes on MP3 and JPEG files
The player can play the following files: MP3 files with the extension.mp3*1. JPEG files with the extension.jpg*2. JPEG image files that conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) image file format. DATA CDs must be recorded according to ISO 9660 Level 1, or its extended format, Joliet. DATA DVDs must be recorded according to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
*1 Files in mp3PRO format cannot be played. *2 Files with the extension.jpe or.jpeg can be played by changing the extension to.jpg. z To play a complex hierarchy of folders may take some time. Create albums as follows: The number of hierarchies in the media should be no more than two. The number of albums in the media should be 50 or less. The number of files in one album should be 100 or less. The total number of albums and files in the media should be 600 or less. The player plays the files in an album in the order the media was recorded. b The player will play any file in the above table, even if the file format differs. Playing such data may generate noise that can result in speaker damage. Some DATA discs created in Packet Write format cannot be played. Some DATA discs created in multiple sessions may not be playable. Some JPEG files cannot be played. The player cannot play the JPEG file that is larger than 3078 (width) x 2048 (height) in normal mode, or larger than 2000 (width) x 1200 (height) in progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed even if the size is within this specified capacity.)

The player can display a file or album name up to 14 characters. Special character appears as *. The player can display only the currently playing album name. Playback information of some files may not be displayed correctly.
Notes on commercial discs

Region code

It is the system that is used to protect copyrights. The region code is shown on the DVD VIDEO packages according to the region of sale. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL or 1 will play on the player.

DVD playback operations

Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since the player plays DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs.

Notes on discs

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Therefore, these discs may not be compatible with this product.

Specifications

System
Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC

Inputs/Outputs

VIDEO (video input/output): Minijack AUDIO (audio input/output): Stereo minijack PHONES (headphones) A/B: Stereo minijack USB: USB jack Type A (For connecting USB memory)

Liquid Crystal Display

Panel size: 9 inches wide (diagonal) Driving system: TFT active matrix Resolution: (effective pixel rate: more than 99.99%)

General

Power requirements: DC 9.5 V (AC power Adaptor/Car battery adaptor) DC 7.4 V (Battery pack) Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback): 6.5 W (when used with a headphone) Dimensions (approx.): 227 34.4 170.8 mm (3/3/4 inches) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 880 g (1.94 lbs) Operating temperature: 5 C to 35 C (41F to 95F) Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 % AC Power Adaptor: 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Car Battery Adaptor: 12 V DC

Supplied accessories

See page 9. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Numerics

16:4:3 Letter Box 19 4:3 Pan Scan 19
Screen Saver 14, 20 Setup 19 Slide Show 17 Subtitle 8, 20
Troubleshooting 22 TV Display 19
Angle Mark 7, 20 Audio 8, 20 Audio DRC 20 Audio Setup 20

USB 17

CD 13, 27 Charging time and playing time 10 DATA 16, 27 Disc Menu 20 DVD 13, 27

General Setup 19

JPEG 16, 28
Language Setup 20 LCD Aspect 18 LCD Mode 18
MP3 16, 28 OSD (On-Screen Display) 20
Parental Control 21 Password 21 Playable Media 27 Playback Information Display 15