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Sony DVP-CX777ES Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES) Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

For customers in the U.S.A
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DVP-CX777ES
Serial No.______________
For Customers in Canada
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact our Customer
Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6
DVP-CX777ES
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DVP-CX777ES Serial No.______________...

  • Page 2: Warning

    CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Wait for 10 seconds, then press ?/1 to turn off the player. The player enters standby mode. Disconnect the AC power cord. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 5 Sound Adjustments ........69 Changing the Sound ......... . . 69 SURROUND Mode Settings .

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual • 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 DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs.
  • Page 7 Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet •...

  • Page 8: Notes About The Discs

    Notes About the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • 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.

  • Page 9: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (33) B PROGRESSIVE indicator (90) — Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. C SACD (Super Audio CD) indicator Lights up when: —...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Disc type Current title and chapter (66) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (41) Disc type Playing status Current scene (66) When playing back a CD, Super audio CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Disc type (“SACD”...
  • Page 11 To turn off the front panel display Press FL OFF on the player. The front panel display turns off, and the FL OFF indicator on the player lights up. z Hint You can adjust the lighting of the front panel display by setting “DIMMER”...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Rear panel A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (25) (26) (27) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (25) (26) (27) C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (27) D LINE OUT AUDIO L/R 1/2 jacks (24) (25) (26) E LINE OUT VIDEO 1/2 jacks (19) * This port is intended for future applications.
  • Page 13 Remote A TV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch (51)(84) B OPEN/CLOSE button (35) C Number buttons (38) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (45) E SUR (surround) button (70) F VIDEO CONTROL button (76) G SUBTITLE button (75) H AUDIO button (69) I PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation) button (63)

  • Page 14: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. After sliding the TV/DISC EXPLORER/DVD switch to DVD, press DISPLAY/FILE repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD only) ADVANCED display (DVD only, see page 67)
  • Page 15 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type DISC (page 61) Selects the disc to be played. TITLE (page 61)/SCENE (page 61)/TRACK (page 61) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 61)/INDEX (page 61) Selects the chapter or index to be played.
  • Page 16 SETUP (page 87) QUICK Setup Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, and the audio output signal, and the size of the speakers you are using. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP”...

  • Page 17: Hookups

    Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. •...
  • Page 18 When you have more than one Sony DVD player If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD player, set the command mode for this player and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD player.

  • Page 19: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern C.
  • Page 20 A If you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images. Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R) Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 24). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.) B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied).
  • Page 21 Notes • Connect the player directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. CD/DVD player • Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.

  • Page 22: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, Components to be connected •...
  • Page 23 z Hint If you have an AV amplifier that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. **“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
  • Page 24 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. CD/DVD player l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 19). z Hint When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo- mono conversion cord (not supplied).
  • Page 25 Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 26 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi- channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, use CD/DVD player to DIGITAL OUT...
  • Page 27 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and/or a digital input jack and 4 to 6 speakers If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use If you want to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.
  • Page 28 : Connecting to the 5.1ch input jacks You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. (when 6 speakers are connected, set “SURROUND” to “OFF.”) You can also enjoy Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) sound, or surround sounds using various “SURROUND”...

  • Page 29: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the power cords of the player and TV into an AC outlet. Step 6: 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 .. ./>...
  • Page 30 SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL ( COMPONENT OUT ) COMPONENT OUT: 4:3 OUTPUT: Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type. If you have a 4:3 standard TV • 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 89) If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode...

  • Page 31: Center Speaker

    • DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 93) Press ENTER. “DTS” is selected. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO FILTER: DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM: Press X/x to select the type of DTS signal sent to your amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 32 Audio connection (pages 24 to 27) • No additional settings are needed. • Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 93). • Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 93). • Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 93). • Set “DISTANCE,” “LEVEL (FRONT),” and “LEVEL (REAR)”...

  • Page 33: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Inserting Discs You can insert up to 400 discs into this player. OPEN/CLOSE Front cover .–/>+/ENTER dial DISC CHANGE Press The player turns on. Press OPEN/CLOSE. The front cover opens. Press DISC CHANGE. The DISC CHANGE indicator lights up. While checking the disc slot number indicated on the front panel display or by the slot, turn the .–/>+/...

  • Page 34: Playing Discs

    To remove discs .–/>+/ENTER dial Press OPEN/CLOSE. Press DISC CHANGE. While checking the disc slot number indicated on the front panel display or by the slot, turn the .–/>+/ENTER dial until you find the disc you want to remove. Press A DISC EJECT. The loading guide rises so that you can remove the disc easily.
  • Page 35 Press H. The player starts playing the selected disc. Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 38. For VIDEO CDs, see page 41.
  • Page 36 Operation Skip disc slots On the player: To skip 100 disc slots ahead, press +100. Press ENTER to start playback. On the remote: After sliding the TV/ DISC EXPLORER/ DVD switch to DISC EXPLORER or DVD, press DISC SKIP +/– . Press x.

  • Page 37: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play)

    Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc Play) The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if you press [/1 and the player enters standby mode. While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. “RESUME”...

  • Page 38: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU/EDIT button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these...

  • Page 39: Selecting "Original" Or "Play List" On A Dvd-Rw

    Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD- Some DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and edited titles created on recordable DVD players (PLAY LIST). You can select the type of titles to be played.

  • Page 40: Selecting A Playback Area For A Super Audio Cd

    Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio SACD MULTI/ Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. You can select the playback area you want to listen to.

  • Page 41: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Number buttons ./> Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. A menu appears. Select the item number and track you want using X/x or the number buttons.

  • Page 42: Selecting And Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    Selecting and Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can play selected tracks on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. C/X/x/c Select a disc (page 35). Press MENU/SORT. The list of MP3 albums recorded on the DATA CD appears.
  • Page 43 About MP3 audio tracks You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD- ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the player to recognize the tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.

  • Page 44: Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    Notes • Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the illustration above. • The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 999 albums and tracks in the DATA CD.

  • Page 45: Creating Your Own Program

    Press X/x to select (ONE/ALL DISCS) and press ENTER. The options for “ONE DISC/ALL DISCS” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) PLAY 1 8 ( 3 4 ) ALL DISCS ALL DISCS ONE DISC Press X/x to select an item. •...
  • Page 46 Titles or tracks Disc type recorded on a disc PROGRAM 003 : DVD ALL CLEAR 1. – – – – 2. – – – – 3. – – – – 4. – – – – 5. – – – – 6.

  • Page 47: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    z Hint You can set Repeat Play or Shuffle Play for the programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During Program Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play” (page 47) or “Shuffle Play” (page 47). Note Program Play will not start if you select One Disc mode and the program does not include anything from the current disc.

  • Page 48: Repeat Play

    CLEAR REPEAT Press REPEAT during playback. The following display appears. DISC Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. When playing a DVD VIDEO • DISC: repeats all of the titles on the current disc in One Disc mode, or all of the discs in All Discs mode.
  • Page 49 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER. The “A-B REPEAT” setting display appears. A-B REPEAT Set point A with ENTER During playback, when you find the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press ENTER.

  • Page 50: Searching For And Managing Discs (Disc Explorer)

    Searching for and Managing Discs (Disc Explorer) Displaying the Disc Information You can search for a disc by checking the contents of all the discs loaded in the player on your TV screen. Loading the disc information LOAD Press LOAD when the player is in stop or standby mode.
  • Page 51 Genre You can select the genre of the disc yourself (page 57). Disc type The disc type, such as DVD, appears automatically. If the slot does not contain a disc, the disc type row is blank.“?” appears when the player has not loaded the disc information in its memory.
  • Page 52 Capturing a scene for a jacket picture You can capture your favorite scene in a disc to create a personal jacket picture. A personalized jacket picture will make spotting the disc in the Disc Explorer easier. This function is available only if the disc does not contain a pre-recorded jacket picture.

  • Page 53: Filing Discs In The Folder (File Mode)

    Filing Discs in the Folder (File Mode) You can file your discs in four individual folders, “A” to “D.” Even if you file discs from folders “ALL,” “DVD,” or “CD” to folders “A” to “D,” those discs are not deleted from the “ALL,”...
  • Page 54 Deleting discs from a folder You can delete unnecessary discs from folders “A” to “D.” You cannot delete discs from folders “ALL,” “DVD,” or “CD” unless you remove the disc from the player. Press FOLDER repeatedly to select the folder containing the disc you want to delete.

  • Page 55: Labeling Discs And Folders (Edit Mode)

    Labeling Discs and Folders (Edit Mode) You can label the disc with a personal title of 16 characters (Disc Memo) (when DVD/CD text is not recorded on the disc). You can also label the folders “A” to “D” with a title of 3 characters.
  • Page 56 DISC MEMO INPUT Press ENTER. The selected character is input. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to input other characters. When you have entered all of the characters for the Disc Memo or folder name, press TOP MENU/EDIT. The “DISC MEMO INPUT” display or the “FOLDER NAME INPUT”...
  • Page 57 Press ENTER on the keyboard to store the Disc Memo or folder name. The Disc Memo or folder name is stored. To turn off the Disc Explorer Press ORETURN. Notes • If the cursor keys do not work correctly and you cannot complete the task using the keyboard, disconnect the keyboard.

  • Page 58: Sorting Discs (Sort Mode)

    Sorting Discs You can sort the discs in the folder by the disc slot number, text information (DVD/Super Audio CD/CD TEXT or Disc Memo) or genre. The text information is sorted alphabetically. C/X/x/c Press FOLDER repeatedly to select the folder you want to sort. The Disc Explorer for the selected folder appears.
  • Page 59 Super Car Chase MONACO Skiing the World Highway Touring BRAHMS SYMPHONY4 Music Madness To cancel the sort mode Press RETURN. disappears from SORT the Disc Explorer. If you press RETURN again, the Disc Explorer turns off. z Hint The discs in the same genre are sorted by numerial order according to the disc slot number.

  • Page 60: Searching For A Scene

    Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

  • Page 61: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Playback direction y SLOW1 SLOW2 Opposite direction (DVD only) y SLOW1 SLOW2 The “SLOW2 y”/“SLOW2 speed is slower than “SLOW1 y”/“SLOW1 .” Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) When the player is in the pause mode, press C to go to the next frame. Press c to go to the preceding frame (DVD only).
  • Page 62 Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting point by inputting the time code. When playing a VIDEO CD without PBC Playback DISC TRACK INDEX When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback DISC SCENE INDEX When playing a Super Audio CD/CD DISC TRACK INDEX...

  • Page 63: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    • You can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/ DVD-RW only) or track (Super Audio CD/CD/ DATA CD only) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER. Notes • You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD- RW in VR mode. •...
  • Page 64 Press ENTER. The following display appears. Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter, or track, and press ENTER. Playback starts. To return to normal play Press O RETURN. z Hints • If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.

  • Page 65: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
  • Page 66 z Hint You can also check the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text using the Disc Explorer (page 50). Checking the information on the front panel display You can view the time information and text on the front panel display as well as on the TV screen.

  • Page 67: Checking The Play Information

    z Hints • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the disc number, scene number and the playing time are displayed. • Long text that does not fit in a single line will scroll across the front panel display. • You can also check the time information and text by pressing the TIME/TEXT button on the player.
  • Page 68 To close the ADVANCED display Select “OFF” in step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY/FILE repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Displays of each item By pressing DISPLAY/FILE repeatedly, you can display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,” whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”...

  • Page 69: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA 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...

  • Page 70: Surround Mode Settings

    For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD VIDEO. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the number of the recorded channels may differ. 1 2 3 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH...
  • Page 71 (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV.
  • Page 72 NORMAL SURROUND Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder to create surround effects. The rear speakers will emit identical monaural sounds. If you are using a center speaker, the appropriate sounds for the center speaker will be delivered.
  • Page 73 L : Front speaker (left) R : Front speaker (right) LS: Rear speaker (left) RS: Rear speaker (right) : Virtual speaker z Hints • You can select “SURROUND” by pressing the SURROUND button on the player. • You can also select “SURROUND” from the Control Menu (page 15).

  • Page 74: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback. The number of the angle appears on the display.

  • Page 75: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD. SUBTITLE Press SUBTITLE during playback. The following display appears. 1:ENGLISH Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select the language.

  • Page 76: Adjusting The Picture (Video Control)

    Adjusting the Picture (VIDEO CONTROL) You can adjust the video signal of a DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the preset Video Control setting that best suits the program you are watching, or select “MEMORY”...
  • Page 77 • PROGRESSIVE 1: Sets a threshold at which the player determines the progressive conversion method. When “COMPONENT OUT” in “SCREEN SETUP” is set to “PROGRESSIVE,” the player automatically detects whether the software is video based or film based, and converts the video signals according to the corresponding progressive conversion method.
  • Page 78 Notes • If the outlines of images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.” • Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the “BNR,” “Y NR,” or “C NR” effect may be hard to discern. • Depending on the disc or the scene being played, noise found in the disc may become more apparent.
  • Page 79 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the brightness level of other areas that you select. Try to keep the line that connects the brightness level of each area as smooth and straight as possible, as shown below. How to lighten the How to darken the dark areas of an light areas of an...

  • Page 80: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. •...
  • Page 81 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears and the screen returns to the Control Menu. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental Control.”...
  • Page 82 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER. If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

  • Page 83: Changing The Password

    To play a disc for which Parental Control is Select the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback. z Hint If you forget your password, press OPEN/CLOSE to open the front cover and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited playback).”...

  • Page 84: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Supplied Remote

    If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN. To turn off the display Press DISPLAY/FILE repeatedly until the display is turned off. Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the Supplied Remote...
  • Page 85 Number buttons Selects the channel of the TV and ENTER WIDE MODE Switches to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide TV TV/VIDEO Switches the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources The button works even if the...
  • Page 86 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96 * If you cannot control the volume of your Sony AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote, try entering the code number 91, and change the command mode of your amplifier (receiver) to “COMMAND MODE [AV1]” (not all amplifiers have this option).

  • Page 87: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages 88 to 97.

  • Page 88: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Press X/x to select a setting, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “16:9” SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL : BLACK LEVEL ( COMPONENT OUT ) COMPONENT OUT: 4:3 OUTPUT : To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

  • Page 89: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” on page 87. The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...
  • Page 90 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Selects the black level (setup level) for the video (NTSC) signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this when “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “COMPONENT OUT” (see below). Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level.

  • Page 91: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Custom Settings SETUP) Use this to make playback related adjustments and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 87). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE:...

  • Page 92: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    Notes • When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 88). • If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order.
  • Page 93 AUDIO FILTER (except Super Audio CD) Selects a digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz). SHARP Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling.

  • Page 94: Settings For The Speakers (Speaker Setup)

    • 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...
  • Page 95 Set the following items in the order that they are explained below. The default settings are underlined. To return to the default setting Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that only the “SIZE” setting does not return to the default setting.
  • Page 96 (4~50 ft) Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display each time you move the speakers. Start from the front speaker. The default adjustments are in parentheses. FRONT Set this between 4 and 50 (10 ft) feet in 0.25 foot increments.

  • Page 97: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    Adjusting the speaker volume and level Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup Display. Select “TEST TONE” and set to “ON.” You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. From your listening position, select “LEVEL (FRONT)” or “LEVEL (REAR)” and adjust the value using X/x.

  • Page 98: Additional Information

    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 99 The sound only comes from the center speaker. , Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in the remote are weak. , There are obstacles between the remote and the player.

  • Page 100: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    , Child Lock is set (page 36). The front cover 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 a DATA CD.

  • Page 101: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 10, 15, 61) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Dolby Digital (page 27, 93) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 102 Interlace format (page 90) Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.
  • Page 103 Progressive format (page 90) Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames (60 fields) in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in one second.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    Supplied accessories See page 17. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. NERGY As an NERGY Corporation has determined that this product meets the NERGY energy efficiency. in.) (width/height/ ° is a U.S. registered mark. Partner, Sony guidelines for...

  • Page 105: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 69, 75, 88. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati...

  • Page 106: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 89 4:3 LETTER BOX 89 4:3 OUTPUT 90 4:3 PAN SCAN 89 48kHz/96kHz PCM 94 5.1 Channel Surround 22 A-B REPEAT 48 ADVANCED 67 ALBUM 62 Album 42 ANGLE 74 AUDIO 69 AUDIO ATT 92 AUDIO DRC 92 AUDIO FILTER 93 AUDIO SETUP 92 AUTO PLAY 91...
  • Page 107 S VIDEO output 19 SCENE 15 Scene 10 SCREEN SAVER 89 SCREEN SETUP 89 Searching 60 Selecting a disc 35 SETUP 87 Setup Display 87 SHUFFLE 47 Shuffle Play 47 SIZE 95 Skipping discs 33 S-LINK 20 Slow-motion Play 60 SORT 58 SPEAKER SETUP 94 Speakers...
  • Page 108 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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