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Sony DVP-CX870D Operating Instructions Manual

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3-064-300-11(1)
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DVP-CX870D
© 2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-064-300-11(1) CD/DVD Player CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-CX870D © 2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/ DVD Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes About the Discs 6 Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7 TV Hookups 8 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 10 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 12 Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display 14 Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) 15 Inserting Discs 16...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Audio CDs Audio 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm (CD single) 20 min. 74 min. 20 min. The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. Region code MODEL NO. DVP–XXXX CD/DVD PLAYER AC 00V 00Hz SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN 0-000-000-00...
  • Page 5 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. • Chapter Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: The enclosed DVD player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 8: Tv Hookups

    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. You can enjoy surround sound using your TV’s 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).
  • Page 9 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, P on the player Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors using three video connecting cords (not supplied) of the same kind.

  • Page 10: Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups

    Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups Connect your receiver (amplifier) as follows. Refer as well to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. You can enjoy surround sounds even if you only connect front speakers You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (VES: Virtual Enhanced Surround and VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION).
  • Page 11 Note You cannot enjoy a picture with an S video signal if your TV does not conform to the S video signal. When your TV does not have an S VIDEO input, connect the component via the VIDEO INPUT connector using the supplied audio/video connecting cord instead of the S video cord.

  • Page 12: 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups

    5.1 Channel Surround Hookups Some DVDs have a sound track with up to 5.1 channels recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. Using a receiver (amplifier) having 5.1 channel inputs and 6 speakers, you can enjoy a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.
  • Page 13 CD/DVD player To 5.1 CH OUTPUT CENTER FRONT REAR WOOFER 5.1 CH OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT OUTPUT OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AV Receiver DIGITAL TV/LD (Amplifier) with TV/LD IN AC-3 RF 5.1 channel inputs DVD IN S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COAX VIDEO DVD IN...

  • Page 14: Selecting The Language For The On-Screen Display

    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.” MEGA FLIP FILE SORT EDIT LOAD DISPLAY When the player is in stop mode, press DISPLAY and select “SETUP”...

  • Page 15: Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)

    To return to the previous screen Press ORETURN. To quit while making a selection Press DISPLAY. Note The languages you can select are the ones displayed in Step 4. For details, see page 66. Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) The player beeps when the following operations are performed.

  • Page 16: Inserting Discs

    +/– on the remote. Ten disc slots each before and after from the current disc slot number will be skipped. Notes • When you insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD, be sure to attach a Sony CD-single adaptor (not supplied) to the disc and only use the EASY PLAY slot.
  • Page 17 • When closing the front cover, be careful not to let anything get caught between the door and the player. • Do not insert anything other than a DVD, Audio CD or Video CD into the player. Using the EASY PLAY slot The EASY PLAY slot can be used separately from other slots for the purpose of inserting a disc you want to play immediately.
  • Page 18 Inserting Discs Removing discs OPEN/CLOSE .–/>+ dial Press ! to turn on the player. Press OPEN/CLOSE. Press DISC CHANGE to turn the indicator on. Turn the .–/>+ dial until you find the disc you want to remove, while checking the disc slot number indicated on the front panel display or by the slot.

  • Page 19: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD. Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc. DISC CHANGE .–/>+ dial Power indicator MEGA FLIP FILE...
  • Page 20 Playing Discs After following Step 4 xWhen playing a DVD A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the TV screen (see page 24). xWhen playing a VIDEO CD Depending on the VIDEO CD, a menu may appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 21: Playing Side B (Flip)

    Operation Select a disc On the player: Press DISC CHANGE to turn the indicator on. Then turn the .–/ >+ dial until the desired disc number appears on the front panel display Press the .–/>+ dial to start playback Skip empty disc slots Press DISC SKIP +/–...

  • Page 22: Playing At Various Speeds/Frame By Frame

    Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame Using the click shuttle and the JOG button/indicator, you can play back a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD at various speeds or frame by frame. Each time you press JOG, it changes between shuttle mode and jog mode. Click shuttle MEGA FLIP...

  • Page 23: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play)

    To play the disc frame by frame (Jog mode) Press JOG. JOG lights up during jog mode. When you press JOG on the player, it pauses. Turn the click shuttle. Depending on the turning speed, playback goes to frame-by-frame playback in the direction that the click shuttle is turned.

  • Page 24: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Notes • Resume Play may not be available on some DVDs. • Resume Play is not available in Shuffle or Program Play mode. • Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may resume playback from a different point.

  • Page 25: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Using the DVD menu Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using a menu. When you play these DVDs, you can select the language for the subtitles, the language for the sound, etc., using the DVD menu. </M/m/, MEGA FLIP FILE...

  • Page 26: Using The Front Panel Display

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD. To go back to the menu Press ORETURN, ., or >.
  • Page 27 Remaining time of the current title -1:15:36 Text or Disc Memo SONY HITS/SON Notes • On some DVDs, the chapter number or time may not appear or you may not be able to change the front panel display. • While you are doing Shuffle Play or Program Play, the playing time of the title and the remaining time of the title are not displayed.

  • Page 28: Displaying The Disc Information (Disc Explorer)

    Playing time of the disc 32:12 Remaining time of the disc -20:18 Text or Disc Memo SONY HITS/SON Note 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.
  • Page 29 Displaying the information of the loaded discs Z You can look at the loaded disc information on the Disc Explorer, and also select the disc to be played on the Disc Explorer. The player has 7 folders (ALL, DVD, CD, A to D) and can display the Disc Explorer of each folder.

  • Page 30: Filing Discs In The Folder (Disc Explorer - File Mode)

    Displaying the Disc Information (Disc Explorer) Notes • If you press a FOLDER button during playback, the playback stops and the Disc Explorer appears. In this case, the Resume Play is not available. • Even if you have removed the disc from the player, the disc information of the disc remains on the Disc Explorer until you load the disc information again by pressing LOAD or place a new disc in the same slot and play it.
  • Page 31 Select the disc using the number buttons, then press ENTER. You can also use M/m, DISC SKIP +/– on the remote. Or, you can press the DISC CHANGE button followed by turning and pressing the .–/>+ dial. Press ENTER. To file more than one disc repeat Steps 3 and 4. Action Super Car Chase Classical...

  • Page 32: Labeling Discs And Folders (Disc Explorer - Edit Mode)

    Labeling Discs and Folders (Disc Explorer - Edit Mode) You can label the disc with a personal title of 16 characters (Disc Memo) when DVD TEXT or CD TEXT is not recorded on the disc, and the folders A through D with a title of 3 characters.
  • Page 33 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to input other characters. DISC MEMO INPUT BRAHMS Cancel: ENTER RETURN Quit: EDIT EDIT When you have entered all the characters for the Disc Memo or folder name, press EDIT. The DISC MEMO INPUT display or the FOLDER NAME INPUT display disappears and the Disc Memo or folder name is stored.
  • Page 34 Labeling Discs and Folders (Disc Explorer - Edit Mode) Labeling the disc or folder using a keyboard To label the disc or folder, you can use an IBM compatible PC keyboard of the USA model* (not supplied) on the DISC MEMO INPUT or FOLDER NAME INPUT display. * Power consumption must be 120 mA or less.

  • Page 35: Sorting Discs (Disc Explorer - Sort Mode)

    Select the genre using </M/m/,, then press ENTER. The genre for the selected disc is stored in memory. If no jacket picture is recorded in the disc, the genre picture in the memory of the player is displayed. Classical Action Skiing the World Music Madness VIDEO CD...
  • Page 36 Sorting Discs (Disc Explorer - Sort Mode) Press SORT to enter the sort mode. The selected disc only is highlighted and “SORT” appears at the right bottom corner. Super Car Chase BRAHMS SYMPHONY4 Skiing the World Music Madness Select: Cancel: ENTER RETURN Sorting item indicator (green)

  • Page 37: Using Various Functions With The Control Menu

    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 on- screen 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.
  • Page 38 Using the Control Menu Display Select the item you want using M/m. 1 2 3 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Items 1: ENGLISH Selected SUBTITLE Select: ENTER...

  • Page 39: Control Menu Item List

    Control Menu Item List DISC (page 40) TITLE (DVD only) (page 40)/ SCENE (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) (page 40)/ TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 40) CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 40)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 40) TRACK (CD only) (page 40) INDEX (CD only) (page 40) You can select a disc or search for a point on the disc by selecting the title, chapter, track, index or scene.

  • Page 40: Searching For A Disc/Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene

    Control Menu Item List REPEAT (page 57) You can play all of the titles/tracks on a disc or all of the discs, or a single title/chapter/track repeatedly. A-B REPEAT (page 58) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, or track repeatedly.

  • Page 41: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    Press , or ENTER. “ ” changes to “— — 1 2 3 PLAY 1 2 ( 2 7 ) – – ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 CHAPTER Number buttons Cancel: ENTER RETURN Select the number of the disc, title, chapter, track, index or scene you want to search for using the...

  • Page 42: Selecting A Starting Point Using The Time Code

    Selecting a Starting Point Using the Time Code Z You can search for a starting point by inputting the time code. Select “TIME/MEMO” or “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.

  • Page 43: Viewing The Disc Information

    Viewing the Disc Information You can check the DVD TEXT, CD TEXT or Disc Memo on the TV screen and the front panel display. Press DISPLAY. Then press TIME/TEXT until DVD/CD TEXT is displayed. DVD TEXT and CD TEXT are information recorded on the disc which you cannot change.
  • Page 44 Changing the Sound You can select “AUDIO” directly Press AUDIO on the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes. Notes • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the languages even if multilingual tracks are recorded on the DVD. •...

  • Page 45: Displaying The Subtitles

    The display examples are as follows: •PCM (stereo) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit AUDIO Select: ENTER •Dolby Surround 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0...

  • Page 46: Changing The Angles

    Changing the Angles Z With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can change the angles. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted.

  • Page 47: Digital Cinema Sound Settings

    Digital Cinema Sound Settings You can enjoy 3D surround sounds while playing discs including Dolby Digital and DTS DVDs, even if you only have 2 or 4 speakers. Select the surround mode that best suits your speaker setup. Select “VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND” after pressing DISPLAY.
  • Page 48 Digital Cinema Sound Settings 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. VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using...
  • Page 49 VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30˚...

  • Page 50: Checking The Play Information

    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).

  • Page 51: Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control)

    Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) Z Using a registered password, you can set playback restrictions for the desired disc(s). You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 301 slots. When you have the player store a new disc in memory, the data for the old disc is erased.
  • Page 52 Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) To return to the normal screen Press ORETURN. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Select the disc for which you want to turn off the Custom Parental Control function. 2 Select “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” using M/m, then press ENTER.

  • Page 53: Selecting The Disc Mode (1 Disc Or All Discs)

    Selecting the Disc Mode (1 Disc or All Discs) You can have the player play one disc or all of the discs in the player. Before setting Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play, you must select whether to set those play modes on one disc or all of the discs.
  • Page 54 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) Creating the program Select “SET,” in “PROGRAM.” The programming display appears and “1” is highlighted. Selected folder PROGRAM – – – : – – – ALL CLEAR 1. – – – – 2. – – – – 3.
  • Page 55 Press H to start Program Play. To stop Program Play Press CLEAR on the remote. To cancel programming Press PROGRAM on the remote. To change the program 1 In Step 3, select the disc for which you want to change the program using M/m.

  • Page 56: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” discs, titles, chapters or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. By selecting “1/ALL DISCS,” you can have the player shuffle one disc or all of the discs in the selected folder.

  • Page 57: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all discs, or all of the titles or tracks on a disc, or a single title, chapter or track repeatedly. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player repeats the titles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed order. By selecting “1/ALL DISCS,”...

  • Page 58: Repeating A Specific Portion (A-B Repeat)

    Repeating a Specific Portion (A–B Repeat) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. This function is useful when you want to do such things as memorize lyrics. During PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs (page 25), this function is available only while playing moving pictures.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Video Equalizer)

    Adjusting the Playback Picture (Video Equalizer) You can adjust the video output of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the TV, to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the video mode that suits the program you are watching. When you select “MEMORY,,”...

  • Page 60: Enhancing The Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer)

    Adjusting the Playback Picture (Video Equalizer) Adjust the selected picture item using </,, then press ENTER. The setting is stored in memory. C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 VIDEO EQUALIZER PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR RESET Select : Cancel : ENTER RETURN To adjust other items, repeat Steps 3 and 4.

  • Page 61: Using The Quick Reference Screen (Viewer)

    Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER) You can divide the screen into 9 sections (quick reference screen) and enjoy the following functions. • STROBE PLAYBACK • TITLE VIEWER (DVD only) • CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD only) • TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD only) •...
  • Page 62 Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER) Displaying different angles simultaneously With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can display all of the angles recorded on the disc on the same screen, and start playback in continuous mode at the chosen angle. The angles are displayed on a screen divided in 9 sections.

  • Page 63: Settings And Adjustments

    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. This chapter also describes how to set the remote for controlling the TV or the AV receiver (amplifier) or the CD changer.
  • Page 64 Using the Setup Display Press ENTER. The setup display appears. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH DVD MENU: ENGLISH AUDIO: ORIGINAL SUBTITLE: AUDIO FOLLOW To set, press , then ENTER To quit, press DISPLAY Select the main item you want using M/m. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU:...

  • Page 65: Setup Display Item List

    Setup Display Item List The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 66) ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE DVD MENU ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE GERMAN ITALIAN DUTCH CHINESE JAPANESE DANISH SWEDISH FINNISH NORWEGIAN RUSSIAN OTHERS , AUDIO ORIGINAL (same as DVD MENU) AUDIO FOLLOW SUBTITLE (same as DVD MENU)

  • Page 66: Setting The Display Language Or Sound Track (Language Setup)

    Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP) “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. The default settings are underlined. Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the setup display. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: To set, press...

  • Page 67: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    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. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE STARTUP SCREEN:...

  • Page 68: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Storing a picture in memory During playback, when you find the scene to be stored in memory, press PICTURE MEMORY on the remote. The picture is stored in memory. MEGA FLIP FILE SORT EDIT LOAD PICTURE MEMORY...
  • Page 69 x PARENTAL CONTROL, Sets a password and playback limitation level for DVDs with playback limitation for children. The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control (page 51) . For details, see “Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control) .”...
  • Page 70 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) To confirm your password, enter it again using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level and changing the password appears. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD To set, press , then ENTER To quit, press...
  • Page 71 To change the password 1 After Step 3, select “CHANGE PASSWORD,” using M/m, then press , or ENTER. The display for changing the password appears. 2 Follow Steps 2 and 3 to enter a new password. Playing a disc which is blocked by the playback limitation level 1 Insert the disc and press H.
  • Page 72 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) x PLAYBACK MEMORY The player can store the SUBTITLE, VIDEO EQUALIZER, and other settings of each disc for up to 301 slots (Playback Memory). Set the Playback Memory function on or off. • ON : stores the settings in memory when you eject the disc.

  • Page 73: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the setup display. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: CENTER SPEAKER EQ: DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT:...
  • Page 74 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) Setting the Digital Output Signal Switches the methods of outputting audio signals when you, connect 1. a digital component such as a receiver (amplifier) having a digital connector, 2. an audio component having a built-in decoder (Dolby Digital or DTS), 3.

  • Page 75: Settings For The Speakers (Speaker Setup)

    Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound when you use the 5.1 CH OUTPUT connectors, use the SPEAKER SETUP display to first specify the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position.
  • Page 76 Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) x DISTANCE The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. 12ft/3.6m 12ft/3.6m 12ft/3.6m 10ft/3.0m 10ft/3.0m You can vary the distance of each speaker as follows. The default adjustments are in parentheses.
  • Page 77 Adjusting the speaker volume After you stop playback, select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup display. Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST TONE” to “ON.” You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. From your listening position, select “BALANCE” or “LEVEL”...

  • Page 78: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Receiver (Amplifier) With The Supplied Remote

    Release ?/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 Manufacturer Code number Sony (default) Akai Centurion Coronado Curis-Mathes...
  • Page 79 (amplifier) If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV receiver (amplifier). TV/VIDEO Manufacturer WIDE MODE Sony Denon Kenwood Onkyo ENTER Pioneer Sansui Technics...

  • Page 80: Controlling The Cd Changer (Mega Control)

    Controlling the CD Changer (Mega Control) You can control a Sony CD changer of 5/50/200/300 discs connected to the MEGA CONTROL jack of the player. Connecting the CD changer Do not connect CONTROL A1 cable anything to the other (not supplied) CONTROL A1 jack.
  • Page 81 The MEGA CONTROL button on the player turns off and you can control the player. Notes • Connect only a Sony 5/50/200/300 CD changer to the MEGA CONTROL jack. • You cannot locate a particular point on a CD’s track using the controls on the player.

  • Page 82: Additional Information

    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. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 83 Sound There is no sound. , Check that the player is connected securely. , The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one. , Make sure you connect the player to the audio input connectors on the receiver (amplifier). (page , Make sure you turn on the TV and the receiver (amplifier).
  • Page 84 85. The front cover does not open and “LOCKED” is displayed on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The FLIP button does not operate. , The disc you are trying to flip does not have a side...

  • Page 85: Self-Diagnosis Function

    •To prevent a malfunction, the player has performed the self-diagnosis function. The front cover automatically opens and the player enters standby mode. , When you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, remove all of the discs in the player and give the 5-character service number. (example: E:61:10)

  • Page 86: Specifications

    430 158 415 mm (17 (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts 7.0 kg (15 lb 7 oz) 5 ˚C to 35 ˚C (41 ˚F to 95 ˚F) 25 % to 80 % is a U.S. registered mark. Partner, Sony Corporation has NERGY in.)

  • Page 87: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 47) The general name of technology that Sony developed to enjoy surround sound in a home. It simulates the sound of a movie editing studio instead of the usual concert hall so that you can enjoy the surround sound of a movie theater in the comfort of your own home.
  • Page 88 Glossary Track (page 5) Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD or VIDEO CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want. VIDEO CD (page 4) A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology.

  • Page 89: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 45, 66. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1039 Amharic 1209 Hausa 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1051 Aymara 1226 Croatian 1229...

  • Page 90: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 ! (power) button and indicator (19) Disconnects the power of the player or places the player in standby mode. (remote sensor) (7) Accepts the remote control signals. 3 DVE (Digital Video Enhancer) button and indicator (60) Press to select a Digital Video Enhancer level.
  • Page 91 Connect to the audio input connector on your TV or receiver (amplifier). 3 AUDIO IN (L, R) connectors (80) Connect to the audio output on a Sony CD changer of 5/50/200/300 discs. 4 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL connector (10) Connect to an audio component using a coaxial digital connecting cord.
  • Page 92 Index to Parts and Controls Remote MEGA FLIP FILE SORT EDIT LOAD 1 TV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch (28, 78, 79) Selects to control the player, the Disc Explorer or the TV with the remote. 2 ZOPEN/CLOSE button (20) Opens or closes the front cover. 3 Number/ENTER buttons Selects and executes the items or settings.
  • Page 93 MEGA FLIP FILE SORT EDIT LOAD wf ANGLE/SORT button (35, 46) When 1 is set to DVD or TV, changes the angles when playing a DVD (ANGLE). When 1 is set to DISC EXPLORER, enters the SORT mode (SORT). wg AUDIO/FILE button (30, 44) When 1 is set to DVD or TV, changes the sound while playing a DVD or VIDEO CD (AUDIO).

  • Page 94: Index

    Index Numerics 1/ALL DISCS 53 4:3 LETTER BOX 67 4:3 PAN SCAN 67 4:3 WIDE MODE 67 5.1 Channel Surround 12 16:9 67 48kHz/96kHz PCM 74 A-B REPEAT 58 ADVANCED 50 ANGLE 46 ANGLE VIEWER 61 AUDIO 43, 66 AUDIO ATT 73 AUDIO DRC 73 AUDIO SETUP 73 AUTO PLAY 68...
  • Page 95 STROBE PLAYBACK 61 SUBTITLE 45 TEST TONE 76 TIME/MEMO 41, 42, 43 TIME/TEXT 41, 42, 43 Title 5, 40, 87 TITLE 40 Title menu 24 TITLE VIEWER 61 Track 5, 40, 88 TRACK 40 TRACK SELECTION 72 TRACK VIEWER 61 Troubleshooting 82 TV TYPE 67 Usable discs 4...
  • Page 96 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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