4-136-672-12(1)

CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

DVP-NS318

2009 Sony Corporation

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Precautions

Safety This unit operates on V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the units operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Installing Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

Notes about the discs

To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction.
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 centre out.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. If you have printed the discs label, dry the label before playing. 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.
On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off. If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. On placement Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player. Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug. Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. Do not install this player in a confined space, such as a bookshelf or similar unit. Install the player so that the AC power cord (mains lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble. 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 turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. When you move the player, take out any discs. If you dont, the disc may be damaged.

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. 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. 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 replacement of parts In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD VIDEO, and CD logos are trademarks. About this manual 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 34). Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.
DVD may be used as a general term for commercial DVDs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs (+VR mode) and DVDRWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs (VR mode, video mode). NEED-to-know information (to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the b icon. NICEto-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.

Table of Contents

WARNING. 2 Precautions. 4 Guide to Parts and Controls. 6

Hookups and Settings. 10

Step 1: Connecting to Your TV. Step 2: Connecting to Your Audio Component. Step 3: Connecting the Mains Lead. Step 4: Preparing the Remote. Controlling TVs with the remote. Step 5: Quick Setup. 14 14

Playback. 16

Playing Discs... Control Menu display (Magic Pad). List of Control Menu items. Various Play Mode Functions. Creating your own programme (Programme Play). Playing in random order (Shuffle Play). Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play).. Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play).. Customizing the Playback Configuration. Adjusting the playback picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). Sharpening the picture (SHARPNESS). Locking discs (PARENTAL CONTROL). Playing Video, Photo, and Music Files. Selecting a photo file. Setting the pace for a slide show (INTERVAL). Selecting the slides appearance (EFFECT). 26 26

Settings and Adjustments. 27
Using the Setup Display. LANGUAGE SETUP. SCREEN SETUP. CUSTOM SETUP. AUDIO SETUP. Setting the digital output signal. 30 30
Additional Information. 32
Troubleshooting. Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear on the screen). Playable Media. Specifications. Language Code List. Parental Control Area Code List. Index. 38
Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

Remote

PICTURE NAVI
TV [/1 (on/standby) (14) Turns on the TV, or sets to standby mode. [/1 (on/standby) (14) Turns on the player, or sets to standby mode. 2 (volume) +/ (14) Adjusts the TV volume. B Number buttons Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.

TIME/TEXT

SUBTITLE

TOP MENU

RETURN

DISPLAY

CLEAR (19) Clears the entry field. C TIME/TEXT (9) Displays the playing time and remaining time on the TV screen or front panel display. Press repeatedly to change the displayed information. CD/DVD text appears only when text is recorded on the disc. If music file has an ID3 tag, the player will display the album name/track title from the ID3 tag information. This player supports ID3 versions 1.0/1.1 and 2.2/2.3. AUDIO ( ) Changes the audio language or audio channel. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. See Language Code List on page 37 to see which language the code represents. SUBTITLE ( ) (25) Changes the subtitles when subtitles are recorded on DVD VIDEOs/DVD-VR mode/DivX video files only. Displays lyrics for a music file when pressed during playback. For details see page 25.

FAST/SLOW PLAY

2 (volume) +, number 5, AUDIO, and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.
A PICTURE NAVI (25) Divides the screen into 9 subscreens so you can choose the desired scene quickly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
CHAPTER VIEWER TITLE VIEWER TRACK VIEWER
The photo files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. TV t (input select) (14) Switches between TV and other input sources.
D TOP MENU Displays the DVDs top menu. MENU (25) Displays the menu. O RETURN (16) Returns to the previous display. DISPLAY (18) Displays the playback information on the screen. C/X/x/c (19) Moves the highlight to select a displayed item. Centre button (ENTER) (14) Enters the selected item. E./> (previous/next) Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode. / (replay/step/step/ advance) Replays the scene*1*3/briefly fast forward the scene*2*3 when pressed during playback. Plays backward*4/forward*5 one frame at a time when pressed during pause mode. m/M (scan/slow) Fast reverses/fast forwards when pressed during playback. The speed changes when pressed repeatedly. Plays backward*4/forward*5 in slow motion when pressed repeatedly during pause mode. N (play) Starts or re-starts playback. X (pause) Pauses or re-start playback. x (stop) Stops playback. FAST/SLOW PLAY Plays in various speed with sound*6 when pressed repeatedly during playback.

Step 1: Connecting to Your TV
Connect this player to your TV using an audio/video (SCART) cord. This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.
SCART cord (not supplied)

to LINE (RGB)-TV

l : Signal flow

CD/DVD player

SCART input jack
Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. When using this connection, check that the TV conforms to RGB signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. Also, when you set LINE to RGB under SCREEN SETUP in the Setup Display (page 28), use a SCART cord that conforms to each signal.
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Some images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 28.
b Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. When you connect the player to your TV via the SCART jack, the TVs input source is set to the
player automatically when you start playback. In this case, press TV t (input select) on the remote to return the input to the TV.
When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear on the PAL colour system televisions. In this case, open the tray and remove the disc.
Step 2: Connecting to Your Audio Component
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.
Audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

INPUT L AUDIO R
TV, projector, or audio component

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
[Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R)
Audio component with a decoder Centre Subwoofer
: Signal flow z For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

A Audio L/R input jacks

This connection will use your TVs or audio components two speakers for sound.

Step 3: Connecting the Mains Lead
Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.
B Digital audio input jack
If your audio component has a Dolby*1 Digital, DTS*2, or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround effect.
Step 4: Preparing the Remote
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. 19962008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. b After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings in Quick Setup (page 14). If your audio component has an MPEG audio decoder function, set MPEG to MPEG in AUDIO SETUP (page 31). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers. The TVS effects of this player cannot be used with this connection. In order to listen to DTS sound tracks, you must use this connection. DTS sound tracks are not output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks, even if you set DTS to ON in Quick Setup (page 14).
b Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction. If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Controlling TVs with the remote
You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote.

Step 5: Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press.

Available buttons

Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV using all or some of the buttons on the supplied remote.
Buttons TV [/(volume) +/ TV t (input select) Operations Turn the TV on or off Adjust the volume of the TV Switch the TVs input source between the TV and other input sources
1 Turn on the TV then press [/1. 2 Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen.

Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, select QUICK under SETUP in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 19).
To control other TVs with the remote
You can control the volume, input source, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturers code.
b When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.
3 Press ENTER without inserting a
The Language Setup Display appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRANAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAOL NEDERLANDS DANSK SVENSKA
While holding down TV [/1, press the number buttons to select your TVs manufacturers code. Release TV [/1.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.
Manufacturer Sony Hitachi JVC LG/Goldstar Panasonic Philips Samsung Sharp Toshiba Code number 01 (default) 76 17, 49 06, 08, 29 38
4 Press X/x to select a language.
The player displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.

5 Press ENTER.

The Screen Setup Display appears.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 16:9 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN
6 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode 16:9 (page 28) If you have a 4:3 standard TV 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 28)
Select YES: LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO), if you connect an audio component using an audio cord, then go to step 14. Select YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT, if you connect an audio component using a digital coaxial cord.
11Press X/x to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal to your audio component.
If your audio component has a Dolby Digital decoder, select DOLBY DIGITAL. Otherwise, select D-PCM.
AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL: DOLBY DIGITAL MPEG: D-PCM DTS: 48kHz/16bit 48kHz/96kHz PCM:

7 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack appears.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO VIDEO RGB
8 Press X/x to select the type of
signal you want to output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack.
Video signals VIDEO (page 28) RGB signals RGB (page 28)

12Press ENTER.

DTS is selected.

Items for DATA discs

Item Item Name, Function ALBUM Selects the album that contains music and photo files to be played. FILE Selects the photo file to be played. ALBUM Selects the album that contains video file to be played. FILE Selects the video file to be played. DATE Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. INTERVAL (page 26) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. EFFECT (page 26) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. MEDIA VIDEO: plays video files. PHOTO/MUSIC: plays photo and music files as a slide show. PHOTO: plays photo files. MUSIC: plays music files.
b For details on playable files, see Playable Media page 34. Depending on the contents, the player will play all files regardless of the MEDIA settings.
Various Play Mode Functions
You can set the following play modes: Programme Play (page 21) Shuffle Play (page 22) Repeat Play (page 22) A-B Repeat Play (page 23)
b The play mode is cancelled when: you open the disc tray. you press [/1 and the player enters standby mode.
Select the title, chapter, or track you want to programme.
When playing a DVD VIDEO For example, select chapter 03 of title 02. Press X/x to select 02 under T, then press ENTER.
PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE 3. TITLE 4. TITLE 5. TITLE 6. TITLE 7. TITLE T 05 C ALL 05 06
Creating your own programme (Programme Play)
You can play the contents in the order you want. You can programme up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.
Next, press X/x to select 03 under C, then press ENTER.
PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE 3. TITLE 4. TITLE 5. TITLE 6. TITLE 7. TITLE T 05
After selecting (PROGRAM) on the Control Menu (page 18), press X/x to select SET t, then press ENTER.
TRACK is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or CD.
Selected title and chapter
When playing a VIDEO CD or CD For example, select track 02. Press X/x to select 02 under T, then press ENTER.

Selected track

PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7. TRACK 02 0:15:30 T 05
Recorded titles or tracks

Press c.

The cursor moves to the title or track row T (in this case, 01).
Total time of the programmed tracks
Repeat steps 2 to 3, to programme other titles, chapters, or tracks.
The programmed titles, chapters, and tracks are displayed in the selected order.

Recorded chapters

Programme Play begins. When the programme ends, you can restart the same programme again by pressing N.
When playing a DVD VIDEO TITLE CHAPTER When playing a VIDEO CD or CD TRACK When Programme Play is activated ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Programme Play

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select OFF in step 1. To play the same programme again, select ON in step 1 and press ENTER.

To play music with lyrics
Playing Video, Photo, and Music Files
The player can play video, photo, or music files. For details on playable files, see Playable Media page 34.
b DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD format automatically start playing when inserted.
Press SUBTITLE while playing music files that contain unsynchronized lyric information. To display next/previous line, press X/x.
z By setting MEDIA to PHOTO/MUSIC, you can view a slideshow with sound when the music and photo files are placed in the same album. Set MEDIA to MUSIC to enable lyrics function. Depending on the contents, the player will play all files regardless of the MEDIA settings. If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play DivX video files as many times as the preset number. The following occurrences are counted: when the disc tray is opened. when another file is played. when MEDIA settings are changed. b The player supports MP3 ID3 Lyrics only.

1 Press MENU.

The list of albums appears.
2 Press X/x to select the album. 3 Press N.
Playback starts from the selected album. To select a specific video or music file, press ENTER and press X/x to select a track or file, and then press ENTER. To select a specific photo file, see Selecting a photo file (page 25).

Selecting a photo file

Press MENU.
Press X/x to select the album, then press PICTURE NAVI.
The image files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on the right.
To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To return to the previous display
To go to the next or previous music and video files
Press > or. during playback. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using., and that you need to select the previous album from the album list.
To turn the display on or off

Press MENU repeatedly.

To display additional images, select a bottom image and press x. To return to a previous image, select a top image and press X.
Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view, and press ENTER.
The selected image appears.
To go to the next or previous photo file
Press C or c during playback. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using C. Select the previous album from the album list.
Selecting the slides appearance (EFFECT)
You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show.

To rotate a photo image

Press X/x while viewing the image. Each time you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise by 90 degrees. To return to normal view, press CLEAR. Note that the view also returns to normal if you press C/c to go to the next or previous image.

MPEG (DVDs only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play multi-channel MPEG audio sound tracks, only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output from your two front speakers. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder.
b The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting and keep their original sampling frequency level.
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
OFF Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.
When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS sound tracks, set DTS to ON in AUDIO SETUP (page 31). If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set DTS to ON in AUDIO SETUP (page 31). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.
48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.
48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD VIDEOs are always converted to 48kHz/16bit. 96kHz/24bit All types of signals including 96kHz/24bit are output in their original format. However, if the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purposes, the signal is only output as 48kHz/16bit.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode. , If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 30). , While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select 2:STEREO, 2:1/L, or 2:2/R. Press AUDIO to select the recorded track. , When playing multichannel MPEG audio sound tracks, only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output from two front speakers.
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected securely.

The sound volume is low.

The disc does not start playing from the beginning.
, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 21). , Resume play has taken effect (page 16).

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear on the screen)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four digits appears on the screen. In this case, check the following table.
First three characters of the service number C 13 Cause and/or corrective action Additional Information
Copyright lock appears and the screen turns blue when playing in DVD-VR mode.
, Images taken from digital broadcasts, etc., may contain copy protection signals, such as complete copy protection signals, single copy signals, and restriction-free signals. When images that contain copy protection signals are played, a blue screen may appear instead of the images. It may take a while when looking for playable images. (For player that cannot play images that contain a copy protection only)
Some functions such as Stop, Fast Play, Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations above.
The disc is dirty or recorded in a format that this player cannot play (page 34). , Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth or check its format. The disc is not inserted correctly. , Re-insert the disc correctly.
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, unplug the player.
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the screen.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated. (See the table on page 33.)
The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears on the front panel display.
, Child Lock is set (page 8).
The disc tray does not open and TRAY LOCKED appears on the front panel display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Data error appears on the TV screen when playing video, photo, and music files.
, The video, photo, and music files you want to play is broken.

Playable Media

DVD VIDEO

Disc Logo

Characteristic
Commercial DVD DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+R DLs in +VR mode DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs in video mode DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs in VR (Video Recording) mode

DVD-VR mode

Music CD CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music format Super VCDs CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD/Super VCD format

VIDEO CD

DATA disc
DATA CD/DATA DVD containing video, photo, or music files *3 Files with copyright protection (Digital Right Management) cannot be played. *4 MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data.

Depending on the commercial DVD, there may be no region code indication, even though playing the commercial DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

DVPXXXX X

00V 00Hz

Region code

0-000-000-00
Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play commercial DVDs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. Commercial DVDs labelled play on this player.
b Notes about recordable media Some recordable media cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, 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/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA discs created in Packet Write format cannot be played. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. 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 on the screen. * CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects the copyright of images. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

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Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set 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 operating instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

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Parental Control Area Code List
For details, see page 24.
Code Area 2115 Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile China Denmark Code Area 2363 Finland France Germany India Indonesia Italy Japan Korea Malaysia Code Area 2501 Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Philippines Portugal Russia Singapore Code Area 2184 Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom

Numerics

16:4:3 LETTER BOX 28 4:3 PAN SCAN 28 48kHz/96kHz PCM 31 5.1 Channel Surround 13

EFFECT 20, 26

Repeat Play 22 Replay 7 RESET 19
Fast forward 7 Fast reverse 7 FAST/SLOW PLAY 7 FILE 20 Front panel display 9
SCENE 19 SCREEN SAVER 28 SCREEN SETUP 28 SETUP 19, 27 Setup Display 27 SHARPNESS 19, 24 SHUFFLE 19, 22 Shuffle Play 22 Slow-motion Play 7 SUBTITLE 26, 27
A-B REPEAT 19, 23 A-B Repeat Play 23 Advance 7 ALBUM 20 ANGLE 19 AUDIO 27 AUDIO DRC 30 AUDIO SETUP 30 AUTO PLAY 29 AUTO POWER OFF 29

Handling discs 3

ID3 tag 6 INDEX 19 INTERVAL 20, 26
TIME/TEXT 19 TITLE 19 TITLE VIEWER 6 TRACK 19 TRACK SELECTION 29 TRACK VIEWER 6 Troubleshooting 32 TV TYPE 28 TVS 20
BACKGROUND 28 Batteries 13

JPEG 34

LANGUAGE SETUP 27 LINE 28
CD 16, 34 CHAPTER 19 CHAPTER VIEWER 6 Child Lock 8 Connecting 10 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD 16 DVD 16 Control Menu 18 CUSTOM 27 Custom Parental Control 24 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 19, 23 CUSTOM SETUP 29
MEDIA 20 MEMORY 23 MENU 27 MPMPEG 31 MULTI-DISC RESUME 16, 29

VIDEO CD 16, 34

ZOOM 19
On-screen display Control Menu display 18 Setup Display 27 ORIGINAL 19 ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 19 OSD 27
DATA CD 34 DATA DVD 34 DATE 20 DIGITAL OUT 30 Digital output 30 DIMMER 29 Display Control Menu display 18 Front panel display 9 Setup Display 27 DivX 29 DOLBY DIGITAL 30 DOWNMIX 30 DTS 31 DVD 7, 16 DVD+RW 7, 34 DVD-RW 34
PARENTAL CONTROL 19, 24 PAUSE MODE 29 PBC Playback 16 PICTURE NAVI 6, 25 PLAY LIST 19 Playable Media 34 PROGRAM 19, 21 Programme Play 21

QUICK 19 Quick Setup 14

Remote 6, 13, 14 REPEAT 19, 22
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