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Sony DVP-CX860 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-064-299-32(3)
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DVP-CX860
© 2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-064-299-32(3) CD/DVD Player CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-CX860 © 2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. 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: 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 12 2+1 Channel Surround Hookups 14 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 15 Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display 17 Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) 18...

  • 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

    Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This 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 cannot connect this player to a TV without a SCART (EURO AV) connector or a video input connector.
  • Page 9 If your TV has two SCART (EURO AV) connectors CD/DVD player LINE–1 ( RGB ) – TV LINE–2 To SCART (EURO AV) input To SCART (EURO AV) input If your TV has no SCART (EURO AV) connectors You can connect the player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) using the supplied audio/video connecting cord.
  • Page 10 TV Hookups If you connect the player to a monitor or projector having component video input connectors that conform to the output signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, C ) connectors on the player Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors using three video connecting cords (not supplied) of the same kind.
  • Page 11 Setups for the player Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on the TV or other components to be connected. Use the setup display to change the various settings. For details on using the setup display, see page 64. •...

  • Page 12: Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups

    Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups This connection is for listening to the sound through speakers connected to a receiver lacking a built-in DTS, Dolby* Digital or MPEG decoder. Refer as well to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”...
  • Page 13 You can enjoy surround sounds even if you connect front speakers only 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). For details, see page 51.

  • Page 14: 2+1 Channel Surround Hookups

    2+1 Channel Surround Hookups This connection is for listening to the sound through the left and right speakers of the TV, or speakers connected to a receiver and the subwoofer. You can enjoy rich bass frequencies by connecting a subwoofer. Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected.

  • Page 15: 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups

    5.1 Channel Surround Hookups With DVDs which contain DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound, you can enjoy the surround sound while producing the effect of being in a movie theater or a concert hall using a digital component with a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG decoder (not supplied).
  • Page 16 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups To DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Take off the cap. To DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) WOOFER OUT AUDIO OUT T LINE-1 (RGB) - TV VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT OUTPUT OUTPUT VIDEO OUT To optical To coaxial digital digital input input DIGITAL TV/LD...

  • Page 17: 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 TIME -/-- FILE SORT EDIT LOAD DISPLAY When the player is in stop mode, pr ess DISPLAY and select “SETUP”...

  • Page 18: Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)

    Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display 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 67. Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) The player beeps when the following operations are...

  • Page 19: 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 20 Inserting Discs • 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 21 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 r e move, while checking the disc slot number indicated on the fr ont panel display or by the slot.

  • Page 22: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD. When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC color system, the player outputs the video signal or the setup display etc. in the NTSC color system and the picture may not appear on PAL color system televisions.
  • Page 23 After following Step 4 xWhen playing a DVD A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the TV screen (see page 28). xWhen playing a VIDEO CD Depending on the VIDEO CD, a menu may appear on the TV screen. You can play the disc interactively by following the instructions on the menu.

  • Page 24: Additional Operations

    Playing Discs Additional operations DIRECT SEARCH .–/>+ MEGA TIME -/-- FILE SORT EDIT LOAD ./> Select a disc Skip empty disc slots while selecting a disc Stop Pause Resume play after pause Go to the next chapter, track or scene in DISC SKIP continuous play mode Go back to the preceding...

  • Page 25: Playing Side B (Flip)

    Playing Side B (FLIP) You can play side B without ejecting the disc to turn it over. “Side B” is the side facing right when you insert the disc into the slot. MEGA TIME -/-- FILE SORT EDIT LOAD While playing a disc, pr e ss FLIP. While side B is being played, appears on the TV.
  • Page 26 Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame During pause 1y Slow (playback dir ection) 2y Slow (playback dir ection – slower than “1 y”) X Pause Slow (opposite dir ection – slower than “1 Slow (opposite dir ection) When you play back a CD/VIDEO CD During playback 2M Fast for ward (faster than “1 M”) 1M Fast for ward...

  • Page 27: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play)

    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc, and when “RESUME” appears on the front panel display, you can resume playback from that point. Resume Play will work even if the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the remote.

  • Page 28: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu Some DVDs have a title menu or a DVD menu that is provided with DVDs only. Using the title 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 title menu.

  • Page 29: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC (Play Back Control) functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.

  • Page 30: Using The Front Panel Display

    Remaining time of the current title Lights up Text or Disc Memo while searching next disc SONY HITS/SON Current disc number Current folder Notes • On some DVDs, the chapter number or time may not appear or you may not be able to change the fr •...
  • Page 31 TIME/ Remaining time of the disc Text or Disc Memo SONY HITS/SON Note While you ar e doing Shuf fle Play, or Program Play, the playing time of the disc and the r emaining time of the disc ar e not displayed.

  • Page 32: Displaying The Disc Information (Disc Browser)

    Displaying the Disc Information (Disc Browser) You can check the contents of each disc loaded into the player. Loading the disc information Set the TV/DISC BROWSER/DVD switch to DISC BROWSER. MEGA TIME -/-- FILE SORT EDIT LOAD On the player: Press LOAD when the player is in stop or standby mode.
  • Page 33 Jacket picture The jacket pictur e recor ded on the disc appears automatically . If the jacket pictur e is not r ecor ded, the genr e pictur e recor ded in the memor y of the player is displayed when you select the genr Text information (DVD TEXT, CD TEXT or Disc Memo) The text infor mation (DVD TEXT or CD TEXT) r ecor ded on the disc appears automatically .

  • Page 34: Filing Discs In The Folder (Disc Browser - File Mode)

    Filing Discs in the Folder (Disc Browser - File Mode) You can file your discs as you like in four individual folders, A to D. Even if you file discs from Folder ALL, DVD or CD to Folder A to D, those discs are not deleted from Folder ALL, DVD or CD.
  • Page 35 To cancel the file mode Press ORETURN. “FILE” disappears from the Disc Browser. You can sort the discs by genre or text information The discs ar e listed first by slot number in the Disc Br owser. You can then sor t the discs by desir ed genr e or text and stor e them (page 39).

  • Page 36: Labeling Discs And Folders (Disc Browser - Edit Mode)

    Labeling Discs and Folders (Disc Browser - 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 37 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to input other characters. DISC MEMO INPUT BRAHMS Cancel: ENTER RETURN Quit: EDIT EDIT When you have enter ed all the characters for the Disc Memo or folder name, pr ess EDIT. The DISC MEMO INPUT display or the FOLDER NAME INPUT display disappears and the Disc Memo or folder name is stored.
  • Page 38 Labeling Discs and Folders (Disc Browser - 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 39: Sorting Discs (Disc Browser - Sort Mode)

    Select the genr e using </ M/ m/ ,, then pr e ss 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...
  • Page 40 Sorting Discs (Disc Browser - Sort Mode) Press SORT to enter the sort mode. The selected disc only is highlighted and “SORT” appears at the right bottom corner. Action Super Car Chase BRAHMS SYMPHONY4 Classical Action Skiing the World Music Madness VIDEO CD Select: Cancel:...

  • Page 41: Using Various Functions With The Control Menu

    Using Various Functions with the Contr ol 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 42 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 43: Control Menu Item List

    Control Menu Item List DISC (page 44) TITLE (DVD only) (page 44)/ SCENE (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) (page 44)/ TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 44) CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 44)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 44) TRACK (CD only) (page 44) INDEX (CD only) (page 44) You can select a disc or search for a point on the disc by selecting the title, chapter, track, index or scene.

  • Page 44: Searching For A Disc/Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene

    Control Menu Item List A-B REPEAT (page 60) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, or track repeatedly. VIEWER (DVD, VIDEO CD only) (page 61) You can divide the screen into 9 sections (quick reference screen) and quickly search for a scene or a bookmark. Searching for a Disc/Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/Scene You can select a disc, or search the disc by title, chapter,...

  • Page 45: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    Press , or ENTER. “ ” changes to “— — 1 2 3 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 number buttons, then press ENTER.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 on the player, or set the TV/DISC BROWSER/DVD switch to DVD or DISC BROWSER and press TIME on the remote until DVD/CD TEXT is displayed.
  • Page 48 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 49: Displaying The Subtitles

    •Dolby Digital 5.1ch “LFE” appears only when a disc contains an LFE signal component. “LFE” remains on the “PROGRAM FORMAT” display even if the LFE signal component is not being output. C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 PROGRAM FORMAT 1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1...

  • Page 50: 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 51: Digital Cinema Sound Settings

    Digital Cinema Sound Settings Select a mode to enjoy multichannel surround sound such as Dolby Digital and MPEG. Even if you connect only a stereo TV, front speakers or use a 2+1 channel connection, Virtual Enhanced Surround (VES) lets you enjoy 3D sound by using 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers.

  • Page 52: Checking The Play Information

    Digital Cinema Sound Settings VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30˚ angle of elevation.

  • Page 53: Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control)

    When you play MPEG audio sound tracks BIT RATE kbps 1000 Mbps Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio data per second in a disc. The higher the bit rate, the larger the amount of data. When the bit rate level is high, there is a large amount of data.
  • Page 54 Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) Select “ON,” using M/m, then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for entering a password appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER To return, press RETURN x When you have already registered a password The display for confirming the password appears.

  • Page 55: Selecting The Disc Mode (1 Disc Or All Discs)

    Playing the disc for which the Custom Parental Control is set Select the disc. The CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL display appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

  • Page 56: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of the disc(s) in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters or tracks on the disc(s) and create your own program. One program can be stored in the player and contain up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks.
  • Page 57 Select the title, chapter or track you want to program using M/m, then press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons and ENTER button to make a selection. In this case, the selected number is displayed on the screen. x When playing a DVD For example, select title 1, chapter 1 in disc 3.

  • Page 58: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can select discs, titles, chapters and tracks for the program by looking at the front panel display You can program by looking at the front panel display instead of using the programming display on the TV screen. When you select Track 3 in a CD in disc slot 2 in the CD folder for Program 1, the front panel display will appear as follows: P 0 1 T...

  • Page 59: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    To stop Shuffle Play Press CLEAR on the remote. You can set Shuffle Play while the disc is stopped After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, press H. The player starts Shuffle Play. You can select “SHUFFLE” directly Press SHUFFLE on the player or the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes.

  • Page 60: Repeating A Specific Portion (A-B Repeat)

    Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) When Program Play or Shuffle Play is on • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle Play. To stop Repeat Play Press CLEAR on the remote. You can set Repeat Play while the disc is stopped After selecting the “REPEAT”...

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

    During playback, when you find the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press ENTER. The starting point (point A) is set. C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 A-B REPEAT Set point B with ENTER CHAPTER TIME A: 18 –...
  • Page 62 Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER) Scanning the title, chapter, or track You can check the first picture of titles, chapters or tracks of the disc, and start playback from the chosen title, chapter or track. When playing a DVD, select “TITLE VIEWER” or “CHAPTER VIEWER”...
  • Page 63 Setting and selecting favorite scene (Bookmark) Z You can have the player store specific portions of the disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you want (Bookmark). Up to 9 bookmarks per disc for up to 301 slots can be stored in memory. Select “BOOKMARK”...

  • Page 64: 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 65 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: AUDIO: Main item SUBTITLE:...

  • Page 66: Setup Display Item List

    Setup Display Item List The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 67) ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS DANSK SVENSKA SUOMI NORSK PORTUGUÊS DVD MENU ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS DANSK SVENSKA SUOMI NORSK PORTUGUÊS CHINESE JAPANESE OTHERS , AUDIO ORIGINAL (same as DVD MENU)

  • Page 67: 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 68: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP) x SUBTITLE Selects the language for the subtitles. • AUDIO FOLLOW* • ENGLISH (English) • FRANÇAIS (French) • DEUTSCH (German) • ITALIANO (Italian) • ESPAÑOL (Spanish) • NEDERLANDS (Dutch) • DANSK (Danish) •...
  • Page 69 x SCREEN SAVER Turns on and off the screen saver. If you turn on the screen saver, the screen saver image appears when you leave the player or the remote in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a CD for more than 15 minutes.

  • Page 70: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) “CUSTOM SETUP” allows you to set the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the setup display. CUSTOM SETUP COMPONENT OUT: LINE: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: BOOKMARK RESET PARENTAL CONTROL PLAYBACK MEMORY: TRACK SELECTION: To set, press , then...
  • Page 71 Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control) Playback of some DVDs can be limited depending on the age of the users. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the setup display. CUSTOM SETUP COMPONENT OUT: LINE: AUTO PLAY:...
  • Page 72 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Select “STANDARD” using M/m, then press ,. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD OTHERS To set, press , then ENTER To quit, press DISPLAY Select a geographic area as the playback limitation level standard using M/m, then press ENTER. When you select “OTHERS,,”...
  • Page 73 Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 Hong Kong 2219 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico...

  • Page 74: 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: DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG:...
  • Page 75 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, MPEG or DTS), 3. a DAT or MD via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord.

  • Page 76: Subwoofer Set Up (Speaker Setup)

    Subwoofer Set Up (SPEAKER SETUP) When you have connected a subwoofer, specify the size of the front speakers you have connected to change the frequency range output from the subwoofer so that you can obtain the best possible surround sound. Even if you change the “SUBWOOFER”...

  • Page 77: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Receiver (Amplifier) With The Supplied Remote

    Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and CD/DVD player Adjust the volume of the TV Select the program position of the TV Switch to or from the wide mode of a Sony Wide TV Select the program position of the TV...
  • Page 78 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). Manufacturer Code number Sony 91 (default), 89 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93...

  • Page 79: 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 CONTROL A1 jack.
  • Page 80 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 81: 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 mains lead is connected securely.
  • Page 82 Troubleshooting The picture is black and white. , In the setup display, set “LINE” in ”CUSTOM SETUP” to the appropriate item that conforms to your TV. (page 70) , Depending on the TV, the picture on the screen becomes black and white when you play a disc recorded in the NTSC color system.
  • Page 83 84. 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 84: 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.

  • Page 85: Glossary

    Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 51) The general name of technology that Sony developed to in.) enjoy surround sound in a home. It simulates the sound...
  • Page 86 Glossary DVD (page 4) A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte) which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB.

  • Page 87: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 49, 67. 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 88: 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 (18) Disconnects the power of the player or places the player in standby mode. 2 g (remote sensor) (7) Accepts the remote control signals.
  • Page 89 Connect to the audio input connector on your TV or receiver (amplifier). 4 AUDIO IN (L, R) connectors (79) Connect to the audio output on a Sony CD changer of 5/50/200/300 discs. 5 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL connector (12, 16) Connect to an audio component using a coaxial digital connecting cord.
  • Page 90 Index to Parts and Controls Remote MEGA TIME -/-- FILE SORT EDIT LOAD 1 TV/DISC BROWSER/DVD switch (32, 77, 78) Selects to control the player, the Disc Browser or the TV with the remote. 2 ZOPEN/CLOSE button (24) Opens or closes the front cover. 3 Number/ENTER buttons Selects and executes the items or settings.
  • Page 91 MEGA TIME -/-- FILE SORT EDIT LOAD wf ANGLE/SORT button (39, 50) When 1 is set to DVD or TV, changes the angles when playing a DVD (ANGLE). When 1 is set to DISC BROWSER, enters the SORT mode (SORT). wg AUDIO/FILE button (34, 48) When 1 is set to DVD or TV, changes the sound while playing a DVD or VIDEO CD (AUDIO).

  • Page 92: Index

    Index Numerics 1/ALL DISCS 55 2+1 Channel Surround 14 4:3 LETTER BOX 68 4:3 PAN SCAN 68 5.1 Channel Surround 15 16:9 68 A-B REPEAT 60 ADVANCED 52 ANGLE 50 ANGLE VIEWER 61 AUDIO 47, 67 AUDIO ATT 74 AUDIO DRC 74 AUDIO SETUP 74 AUTO PLAY 70 BACKGROUND 69...
  • Page 93 S video output 12, 14, 16 Scene 5 SCENE 44 SCREEN SAVER 69 SCREEN SETUP 68 Searching. See Locating. Setup display 64 SHUFFLE 58 Shuffle Play 58 Side B 25 Slow-motion Play 26 SORT 39 SPEAKER SETUP 76 STARTUP SCREEN 69 STROBE PLAYBACK 61 SUBTITLE 49, 68 TIME/MEMO 45, 46, 47...
  • Page 96 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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