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Sony DVP-F5 Operating Instructions Manual

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CD/DVD Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-F5
© 2000 Sony Corporation
3-060-538-11(1)

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  • Page 1 Portable Portable CD/DVD Player CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-F5 © 2000 Sony Corporation 3-060-538-11(1)
  • Page 2 30 minutes before operating the unit. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony CD/DVD Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About this manual Conventions • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player. • Displays on the screen are slightly different depending on the model.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents About this manual This Player Can Play the Following Discs Precautions 12 Notes about the Discs Getting Started 13 Unpacking 14 TV Hookups 17 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 20 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 23 Connecting the AC Power Adaptor 24 Using the Rechargeable Battery Pack...
  • Page 5 Settings and Adjustments 74 Using the Setup Display 77 Setup Display Item List 78 Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP) 82 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) 84 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 90 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) 93 Preventing the Buttons from being Pressed Accidentally...
  • Page 6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs DVD VIDEOs Disc logo Contents Audio + Video Disc size 12 cm Play time About 4 h (for single- sided DVD) / about 8 h (for double- sided DVD) This player conforms to the NTSC and PAL color systems and outputs the video signal according to the disc you are playing.
  • Page 7 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 8: This Player Can Play The

    This Player Can Play the Following Discs (continued) When playing DTS*-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo outputs. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo outputs of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system.

  • Page 9: Precautions

    Precautions On safety • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
  • Page 10 Precautions (continued) • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace battery with Sony NP-FX1 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Battery pack is suitable for use only with Sony Portable CD/DVD Player.
  • Page 11 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 12: Notes About The Discs

    Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove the glue completely before using the disc.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video connecting cord (1) • AC power adaptor AC-FX1 (1) • AC power cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) RMT-D114A (1) • R6 (Size AA) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the player using the supplied remote.

  • Page 14: 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 15 CD/DVD player OPTICAL AUDIO VIDEO DC OUT 5V To AUDIO To VIDEO To VIDEO input To AUDIO input : Signal flow S VIDEO To S VIDEO OUT To S VIDEO input INPUT VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO continued Getting Started...
  • Page 16 TV Hookups (continued) Notes • Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. • Do not connect this player to a video deck. If you do, noise may appear in the picture. CD/DVD player Setups for the player Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on the TV or other components to be connected.

  • Page 17: Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups

    Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups This connection is for listening to the sound through speakers connected to a receiver without a built-in DTS, Dolby* Digital or MPEG decoder. Refer as well to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. z 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).
  • Page 18 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups (continued) CD/DVD player OPTICAL AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO OPTICAL OUT : Signal flow 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 video connecting cord (not supplied) instead of the S video cord.

  • Page 19: The Control Menu

    Setups for the optical digital connection • To listen to the sound through speakers connected to a receiver (amplifier) which has a digital connector and lacks a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG decoder, or to output the sound to a digital component such as a DAT or MD deck Set the “AUDIO SETUP”...

  • Page 20: 20 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 21 CD/DVD player OPTICAL AUDIO VIDEO To OPTICAL OUT To optical digital input DIGITAL TV/LD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TV/LD IN AC-3 RF DVD IN S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COAX VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO DVD IN AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO TV/LD IN OPT...
  • Page 22 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups (continued) Setups for the player Some setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on the components to be connected. Use the setup display to change the various settings. For details on using the setup display, see page 74. •...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Ac Power Adaptor

    Connecting the AC Power Adaptor Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC power adaptor. Connect the AC power adaptor to the player and then plug the cord into the AC outlet. CD/DVD player You can attach a battery pack See “Using the rechargeable battery pack”...

  • Page 24: Using The Rechargeable Battery Pack

    Using the Rechargeable Battery Pack You can use the NP-FX1 rechargeable battery pack to enjoy the player when an AC outlet is not available. The battery life is approximately 8 hours when played continuously at room temperature (20°C) while using the headphones. Attaching the battery pack Fit the hooks of the battery pack to the holes on the bottom of the player, as shown below.

  • Page 25: Detaching The Battery Pack

    Detaching the battery pack Unlock the battery pack and slide the player. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Note Do not detach the battery pack during playback. Charging the battery pack After attaching the battery pack, connect the AC power adaptor, then charge the battery pack.

  • Page 26: 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.” When the player is in stop mode, press DISPLAY and select “SETUP” using M/m.

  • Page 27: On-Screen Display

    Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” using M/m, and then press ENTER. Select “OSD” using M/m, then press , or ENTER. The languages you can select are displayed. These languages are different depending on the model. Select the desired language using M/m, then press ENTER. Press DISPLAY.

  • Page 28: Playing Discs

    Playing discs Playing discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc. Turn on your TV. Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this player.

  • Page 29: When Playing A Dvd

    After following Step 4 x When playing a DVD A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the screen (see page 35). x When playing a VIDEO CD A menu screen may appear on the screen depending on the VIDEO CD. You can play the disc interactively, following the instructions on the menu screen.
  • Page 30 Playing Discs (continued) Additional operations OPEN ./> Stop Pause Resume playback after pause Go to the next chapter, track or scene in continuous play mode Go back to the preceding chapter, track or scene in continuous play mode Stop play and remove the disc You can play discs in various modes such as Program Play using the on-screen menu (Control Menu).

  • Page 31: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc

    Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly 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 32 Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (continued) Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan) Press while playing a disc. When you find the point you want, press H to return to normal speed. Each time you press the button during scan, the playback speed changes.

  • Page 33: 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 display window, you can resume playback from that point. As long as you do not open the lid, Resume Play will work even if you press POWER.

  • Page 34: Disc (Resume Play

    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) (continued) 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 35: 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 36: Using The Dvd Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu (continued) 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. Press DVD MENU.

  • Page 37: 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 screen.
  • Page 38 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) (continued) To go back to the menu Press ORETURN, . or >. To cancel PBC playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions and play the disc in continuous play mode There are two ways. •...

  • Page 39: Using The Display Window

    Using the Display Window Z You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of titles or tracks or remaining time, using the display window. When playing back a DVD Displaying information while playing the disc Battery remaining Current play indicator mode...
  • Page 40 Using the Display window (continued) Checking the remaining time Press TIME/TEXT. Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing the disc, the display changes as shown in the following chart. : The display automatically changes after a few seconds Number of the current title and chapter Number of the current title Number of the current title...

  • Page 41: When Playing Back A Cd/Video Cd

    When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD Displaying information while playing the disc Battery remaining Current play indicator mode Disc type Playing time, current track number and (“CD” appears current index number when playing CDs, “VCD” appears when playing VIDEO CDs) When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions The current scene number is displayed instead of the current track number and the current index number.
  • Page 42 Using the Display window (continued) Checking the remaining time Press TIME/TEXT. Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the following chart. : The display automatically changes after a few seconds Current track number Current track number* Current track number * The CD TEXT is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 43: Using Various Functions With The Control Menu

    Using Various Functions with the Control Menu Using the Control Menu Display Using the Control Menu display, you can select the start point, play scenes in any order you like, change the viewing angles, make Digital Cinema Sound settings, and other such operations. The possible operations are different depending on the kind of disc.
  • Page 44 Using the Control Menu Display (continued) Press ENTER. Select the item you want using M/m. Press ENTER. To cancel while making a selection Press ORETURN. Using Various Functions with the Control Menu 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH 1: ENGLISH...
  • Page 45 To display other items Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: , Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (The items except the first three items from the top are changed to other items.) ADVANCED display (see page 61) Control Menu display off The Control Menu display items are different depending on the discs.

  • Page 46: Control Menu Item List

    Control Menu Item List TITLE (DVD only) (page 48)/ SCENE (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) (page 48)/ TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 48) CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 48)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 48) TRACK (CD only) (page 48) INDEX (CD only) (page 48) You can search for a point on the DVD by selecting the title, chapter, track, index or scene.
  • Page 47 VES (DVD only) (page 58) Select a mode to enjoy multichannel surround sound such as Dolby Digital and MPEG. Even if you connect only front speakers, 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, R) without using actual rear speakers.

  • Page 48: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene

    Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/ Index/Scene Z You can search the disc by title, chapter, track, index or scene. Select “TITLE,” “ CHAPTER,” “TRACK,” “INDEX” or “SCENE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you play back a DVD, “TITLE” and “CHAPTER” are displayed. When you play back a VIDEO CD/CD, “TRACK”...

  • Page 49: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter or track and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc. Press DISPLAY. Then press TIME/TEXT on the remote to change the time information.

  • Page 50: 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/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 51: Viewing The Disc Information

    Viewing the Disc Information You can check the DVD TEXT or CD TEXT of the disc on the screen. DVD TEXT and CD TEXT are information recorded on the disc which you cannot change. Press DISPLAY. Then press TIME/TEXT on the remote until DVD/CD TEXT is displayed.

  • Page 52: Changing The Sound

    Changing the Sound If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD.
  • Page 53 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 54: Dolby Surround

    Changing the Sound (continued) The display examples are as follows: • PCM (stereo) • Dolby Surround • 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.

  • Page 55: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles With DVDs on which subtitles are recorded, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing the DVD. With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are recorded, you can change the subtitle language whenever you want while playing the DVD, and turn it on or off whenever you want.

  • Page 56: 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 57 You can select “ANGLE” directly Press ANGLE on the remote. Each time you press the button, the angle changes. Notes • The number of angles varies from disc to disc or from scene to scene. The number of angles that can be changed on a scene is equal to the number of angles recorded for that scene.

  • Page 58: 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 or front speakers, 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, R) without using actual rear speakers.
  • Page 59 Effects of each item Outputs 2-channel signals for stereo sound. 5-channel signals for Dolby Digital sound of a DVD are mixed down to 2-channels. VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) TV Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers.
  • Page 60 Digital Cinema Sound Settings (continued) Notes • When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment. • When the playing signal does not contain the surround component, the effects may be difficult to hear even if you select “VES TV,” “VES A,” ”VES B” or “VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION.”...

  • Page 61: 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 62 Checking the Play Information (continued) Displays of each item By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,” whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.” BIT RATE When you play MPEG audio sound tracks 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.

  • Page 63: Locking Discs

    Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) Z Using a registered password, you can set playback restrictions for the desired disc. You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 50 discs. When you set the fifty-first disc, the first disc is canceled.

  • Page 64: Custom Parental Control

    Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) (continued) x When you have already registered a password The display for confirming the password appears. Skip Step 4. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The digits change to asterisks ( ), and the display for confirming the password appears.
  • Page 65 Playing the disc for which the Custom Parental Control is set Insert the disc. The CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL display appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback. If you forget your password Enter the 6-digit number “199703”...

  • Page 66: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters or tracks on the disc and create your own program. One program can be stored in the player and contain up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks.
  • Page 67 Select the title, chapter or track you want to program using M/m, then press ENTER. For example, select title or track 2. (You can also use the number buttons and ENTER button to make a selection. In this case, the selected number is displayed on the screen.) x When playing a DVD When both titles and chapters are recorded on the disc, select...

  • Page 68: Program Play

    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) (continued) To program other titles, chapters or tracks, repeat Step 3. The programmed titles, chapters or tracks are displayed in the selected order. Press H to start Program Play. To stop Program Play Press CLEAR on the remote. To change the program In Step 2, select the program number of the title, chapter or track you want to change using M/m.

  • Page 69: Program Play

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

  • Page 70: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. Select “SHUFFLE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select a shuffle mode other than “OFF,”...

  • Page 71: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play 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. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 37).

  • Page 72: 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 37), this function is available only while playing moving pictures.
  • Page 73 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. When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again. The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion.

  • Page 74: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup, adjust the picture and sound and set the various outputs. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the setup display, limit playback by children, and so on.
  • Page 75 Select the main item you want using M/m. Press ENTER. The selected main item is highlighted. Select the item you want using M/m. Press ENTER. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: Main item SUBTITLE: To set, press To quit, press DISPLAY SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE:...
  • Page 76 Using the Setup Display (continued) Select the setting you want using </M/m/,. Press ENTER. Press DISPLAY. The setup display disappears. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn off the on- screen menu. To return to the previous screen Press ORETURN. To quit while making a selection Press DISPLAY.

  • Page 77: Setup Display Item List

    Setup Display Item List Default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 78) ENGLISH CHINESE 1 CHINESE 2 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL DVD MENU ENGLISH CHINESE JAPANESE FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN SPANISH DUTCH DANISH SWEDISH FINNISH NORWEGIAN PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN OTHERS , ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH...

  • Page 78: 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. Notes • When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected for the “DVD MENU,”...
  • Page 79 x DVD MENU Selects the language for the DVD menu. The languages you can select are different depending on the model. Type A • ENGLISH • CHINESE • JAPANESE • FRENCH • GERMAN • ITALIAN • SPANISH • DUTCH • DANISH •...
  • Page 80 Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP) (continued) x AUDIO Selects the language for the sound track. The languages you can select are different depending on the model. Type A • ORIGINAL: the language given priority in the disc •...
  • Page 81 x SUBTITLE Selects the language for the subtitles. The languages you can select are different depending on the model. Type A • AUDIO FOLLOW* • ENGLISH • CHINESE • JAPANESE • FRENCH • GERMAN • ITALIAN • SPANISH • DUTCH •...

  • Page 82: 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. x TV TYPE Selects the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected. •...
  • Page 83 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 84: 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. x AUTO PLAY Selects the Auto Play setting when you connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet.
  • Page 85 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. Select “PARENTAL CONTROL” using M/m, then press ENTER.

  • Page 86: Number Buttons

    Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) (continued) Enter a password in 4 digits using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The digits change to asterisks ( ), and the display for confirming the password appears. To confirm your password, enter it again using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
  • Page 87 Select “LEVEL” using M/m, then press ,. Select the level you want using M/m, then press ENTER. The lower the value, the more strict the limitation. To return to the normal screen Press DISPLAY. To turn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password Set “LEVEL”...
  • Page 88 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) (continued) If you forget your password Enter the 6-digit number “199703” whenever the PARENTAL CONTROL display asks you for your password, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. Notes •...
  • Page 89 x TRACK SELECTION Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, MPEG audio or Dolby Digital format) are recorded. • OFF : No priority given. •...

  • Page 90: 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. x AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD.
  • Page 91 x DOWNMIX Switches the mixing down methods when you play a DVD on which rear signal components such as LS, RS or S are recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Displaying the audio information of the disc”...
  • Page 92 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) (continued) Note When you select “D-PCM, ” set Virtual Enhanced Surround (VES) to “OFF.” Otherwise, the player will not output signals when you have made the connections using an optical digital connecting cord. x MPEG Selects the MPEG audio signals to be output when you have made the connections using an optical digital connecting cord.

  • Page 93: Preventing The Buttons From Being Pressed Accidentally

    Preventing the Buttons from being Pressed Accidentally You can prevent the buttons from being pressed accidentally on this player (when carrying, for example). After setting the HOLD switch to on, the buttons are locked. (You can still use the remote to operate the player.) Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 94: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Listening with Headphones You can enjoy the audio sound through headphones (not supplied) by connecting then to the PHONES jack. Turn VOL to adjust the volume. Before starting playback Adjust the sound volume to MIN (lowest level), then press N and turn up the volume little by little.

  • Page 95: Watching The Picture Without

    • AV cordless IR transmitter IFV-FX1 (not supplied) • AV cordless IR receiver IFT-R10/IFT-R20 (not supplied) LASER LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Hookups Connect the IFV-FX1 AV cordless IR transmitter (not supplied) to the player. CD/DVD player Connect the AV cordless IR receiver (ex.
  • Page 96 Watching the Picture without Connecting Cables –– LASER LINK (continued) Operation Turn on the TV and select the video input. Turn on the AV cordless IR receiver. Set the LINE SELECT switch on the player to OUT. Press POWER to turn on the player. Set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR transmitter to ON.

  • Page 97: Additional Information

    If the power is still not turned on, disconnect the AC power adaptor and the battery pack and refer to your nearest Sony dealer. • The Auto Power Off function is activated. (If you do...
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Picture noise appears. Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” of the setup display, the picture does not fill the screen. The picture is black and white. The VIDEO CD menu does not appear.
  • Page 99 Symptom There is no sound. Sound is noisy. The sound loses its stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD or a The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG sound track. The remote does not function.
  • Page 100 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom The disc does not play. VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) does not function. The player does not play from the beginning when playing a disc. The player starts playing the disc automatically. Playback stops automatically. You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play.
  • Page 101 AC power adapter to start charging again. If “ ” still flashes, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • The player and the battery pack unusually heat up while charging. Charge the battery pack at a temperature between 5 ˚C to 35 ˚C.

  • Page 102: Self-Diagnosis Function

    , Make sure that the disc is compatible (page 6). • To prevent a malfunction, the player has performed the self- diagnosis function. , When you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, give the 5-character service number. (example: E:61:10)

  • Page 103: Specifications

    Specifications CD/DVD player Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system NTSC/PAL Audio characteristics Frequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 4 Hz to 44 kHz (±1 dB)* DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 4 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)* CD: 4 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)* Signal-to-noise ratio More than 115 dB* (AUDIO OUT connectors only)

  • Page 104: Supplied Accessories

    Specifications (continued) Supplied accessories See page 13. Optional accessories • Battery pack NP-FX1 • AV cordless IR transmitter IFV-FX1 • Optical digital connecting cord POC-15B/15AB • AV cordless IR receiver IFT-R10/R20 Some accessories may not be available depending on the area. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 105: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 58) 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 106 Glossary (continued) Audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD. MPEG audio (page 92) International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals...

  • Page 107: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 52, 55 and 79. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057...
  • Page 108 Language Code List (continued) Code Language 1403 (Afan) Oromo 1408 Oriya 1417 Punjabi 1428 Polish 1435 Pashto; Pushto 1436 Portuguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-Romance 1482 Kirundi 1483 Romanian 1489 Russian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1495 Sanskrit 1498 Sindhi 1501 Sangho 1502 Serbo-Croatian 1503 Singhalese 1505...

  • Page 109: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Console 1 . PREV button (30) Press to go back to the previous chapter or track. 2 > NEXT button (30) Press to go to the next chapter or track.
  • Page 110 Index to Parts and Controls (continued) 1 Lid (28) 2 OPEN button (28) Opens the lid. 3 PHONES connector (94) Connect the headphones. 4 VOL dial (94) Adjusts the volume of the built-in speakers and the headphones. 5 HP SURROUND switch (94) Turns on and off the headphone surround function.
  • Page 111 Bottom 1 Battery terminals (9) 2 Slots for the battery (9) Additional Information...
  • Page 112 Index to Parts and Controls (continued) Remote commander 1 SHUFFLE button (70) Changes the “SHUFFLE” mode. 2 AUDIO button (52) Changes the sound while playing a DVD or VIDEO CD. 3 PROGRAM button (66) Displays the “PROGRAM” display on the screen. 4 ANGLE button (57) Changes the angles when playing a DVD.
  • Page 113 0 HPLAY button (29) Plays a disc. qa TITLE button (35) Displays the title menu on the screen. qs DISPLAY button (43) Displays the Control Menu display on the screen to set or adjust the Control Menu items. qd @/1 button (28) Turns on and off the power of the player.
  • Page 116 DIGITAL OUT 91 Digital output 19, 22, 91 Display Control Menu display 43 Display window 39 Setup display 74 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan DOLBY DIGITAL 20, 54, 91, 106 DOWNMIX 91 DTS 8, 20, 54, 92, 105 DVD 6...

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