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Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union...
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Precautions Road safety Do not use the monitor unit and headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. Doing so may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headsets at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.
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• Do not place or drop any object onto the LCD surface. Also, do not apply pressure from hands or elbows. • Do not damage the LCD surface with a cutter and sharp cutlery. • Do not shut the LCD with the ballpoint etc.
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Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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+RWs/DVD+Rs (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode, video mode).
This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R (finalized disc) DVD+RW/+R (finalized disc) VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks. Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs recorded in the following formats: –...
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized.
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Trademarks • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
Preparations Checking the Accessories Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (mini plug × 2 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Mains lead (1) • AC adaptor (1) Using the Remote When operating, point it at the remote sensor To replace the remote control battery Insert a lithium battery CR2025 matching the 3 and # ends of the battery.
Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) in the order of 1 to 3 below. To disconnect, follow the steps in reverse order. See also “On AC adaptor” in “Precautions” (page 5). DC plug Note Stop playback before disconnecting the mains lead. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction. To DC IN 9.5V jack AC Adaptor (supplied)
Using with Battery Pack When a mains connection is not available, the player can be enjoyed with the battery pack (supplied) installed. Please charge the battery pack before using it. See also “On battery pack” in “Precautions” (page 5). Installing the battery pack Aligning the battery pack with the lines on the player’s bottom, engage the hooks of the battery pack in the holes on the bottom of the player.
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Notes • Turn the player off before installing the battery pack. • Do not remove the battery pack during playback. • Do not touch the connecting points of the player and the battery pack. Doing so may cause a malfunction. •...
Charging the battery pack Attach the battery pack to the player (page 14). Connect the AC adaptor to the player, and then connect the mains lead into a mains (page 13). Player Battery pack When charging begins, the CHARGE indicator turns on. When charging ends, the CHARGE indicator turns off.
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Notes • The battery indicator does not appear on the screen when the AC adaptor is used or when inputting from external sources. • Charging times may differ from that indicated above due to conditions of use, environment, and other factors. The recommended charge up surrounding temperature is in the 10-30°C range.
Using With the Car Battery Adaptor Use the car battery adaptor (supplied) to supply power from the cigarette lighter socket to the player. The adaptor is for a 12V car battery. Do not use it with a 24V car battery. The adaptor is also for use with negatively grounded cars.
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Notes • Do not turn off the car engine while the player is turned on. Doing so stops the power supply and may cause damage to the player. • Disconnect the car battery adaptor after use. Since some cars supply power to the cigarette lighter socket even when the engine is turned off, the car battery may discharge over time.
Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. Connect the AC adaptor or install the battery pack. \/1/HOLD LINE SELECT Open the player’s LCD panel. Set the LINE SELECT switch on the player’s right side to “OUT”...
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Notes • If the disc is inserted with playback side up, a “No Disc” or “Cannot play this disc.” message appears. • Discs created on DVD recorders must be correctly finalized to play on this player. For more information about finalizing, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder.
Additional playback operations Stop Pause Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Go back to the previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Briefly fast forward the current scene* * DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only.
– you turn off the player while playing a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode). – you open the disc lid. – you disconnect the battery pack and the AC adaptor. – you switch LINE SELECT switch or CD/ DVD USB switch. Using the DVD’s menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.”...
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◆ When playing a DVD-VR mode disc The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. Example: • 1.Main (main sound) • 1.Sub (sub sound) • 1.Main+Sub (main and sub sound) ◆ When playing a CD/VIDEO CD • Stereo: the standard stereo sound •...
Displaying the subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD. SUBTITLE Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a setting. Depending on the disc, the choice of language varies.
Selecting “Original” or “Play List” on a DVD-RW/DVD-R Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of title for playback: originally recorded titles (Original), and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing (Play List). You can select the type of title to be played.
z Hint To cancel the PBC function, set “PBC” to “Off” in “General Setup” (page 42) and then, open and close the disc lid. Note Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 2 may appear as “Press SELECT.” In this case, press H. Using the Playback Settings Display While playing a DVD, you can check the...
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The corresponding icon for Play, Pause, Search, or Slow Play is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. When a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) is played, “PL” or “ORG” is displayed next to the title number. Press X/x to select the desired item and press ENTER.
Playing a DVD VIDEO repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all of the titles on a DVD VIDEO, or a single title or chapter repeatedly. Select “Repeat” on the Playback Settings Display, and press ENTER. Press X/x to select the setting, and press ENTER.
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow Play, Repeat Play, Random Play) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. DISPLAY Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of the operations described.
Notes • No sound is output during Scan play for a DVD or VIDEO CD. • Scan speed differs depending on the disc type. Watching frame by frame (Slow Play) Press m or M when the player is in pause mode. To return to normal speed, press H.
Checking the play information of the disc When playing a DVD Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD, and then use the Playback Settings Display (page 27). When playing a CD Press DISPLAY. The playing track number/the total number of tracks and the elapsed time of the current track appear.
“DVD/CD.” Disconnect a USB device. Compatible Sony USB devices JPEG and MP3 file playback via USB port is confirmed with Sony’s USB Memory Stick Reader/Writer and USB Flash drive “Pocket Bit.” (Confirmed device: MSAC-US40, USM-EX series, USM-J series, USM-JX series, USM-H...
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Playing a JPEG image file Press X/x to select an album on the list, and press ENTER. The list of files in the album appears. Dir:001 HAWAII DSC00001 DSC00002 DSC00003 DSC00004 DSC00005 • To go to the next or previous page, press >...
To stop viewing the JPEG image Press x. The display returns to the list of files. Notes • Images may take time to appear due to the number of recorded files or the size of the folders. If no image appears after a few minutes, some of the files included may be too large.
Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality You can adjust the picture displayed on the LCD screen. See “General Setup” (page 41), when outputting the video signal to TV, etc. C/X/x/c ENTER Press OPTIONS. The Option Menu appears. Press X/x to select “LCD Mode”...
® Enjoying DivX Videos Playing DivX Video Files You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs). When you insert DATA CDs and DATA DVDs, the list of albums appears. DISPLAY C/X/x/c ENTER Notes •...
To watch frame by frame (Slow Play) Press M repeatedly in pause mode to select the required slow motion speed. To display the playback information Press DISPLAY repeatedly. The playback information changes as follow order, “Title Elapsed,” “Title Remain,” “Display Off,” and “Subtitle.” To change the sound Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select the desired audio...
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may be unclear or the sound may skip. • The player cannot play some DivX video files that are longer than 3 hours. • The player can display a file name up to 14 characters.
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 from 41 to 46.
Press X/x to select an item, then press ENTER. The settings for the selected item appear. Example: “TV Display” General Setup TV Display 4 : 3 Pan Scan Angle Mark 4 : 3 Letter Box Screen Saver 16 : 9 DivX Default Select:...
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4:3 Pan Scan 4:3 Letter Box 16:9 Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa. ◆ Angle Mark Displays the angle mark when you can change the viewing angles during playback of DVDs recorded with multi-angles.
Settings for the Sound (Audio Setup) “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select “Audio Setup” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 40). The default settings are underlined. Audio Setup Audio DRC Digital Output...
◆ MPEG (DVD only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built- in MPEG decoder. If you play multi-channel MPEG audio sound tracks, only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output from your two front speakers.
Note If you select a language in “Disc Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected. Parental Control Settings (Parental Control) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited, by the parental control function.
Select “Change,” and press ENTER. The display for entering the password appears. Enter your current 6-digit password in the “Old Password” box. Enter your new 6-digit password in the “New Password” box. Enter your new 6-digit password once again in the “Verify Password”...
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Notes • When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player. • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level.
Hookups Connecting to another device To switch LINE SELECT (IN/OUT) switch LINE SELECT IN: LINE SELECT OUT:Sends the playback signal from this player to a TV. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. •...
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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) Example 1 To AUDIO Audio/video cord (supplied) To send the playback signal to an AV amplifier (receiver) Set the LINE SELECT switch on the player’s right side to “OUT.” * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 48). Example 2 To OPTICAL OUT Optical digital cord (not supplied)
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Connecting to Video Player or Camcorder To recieve the playback signal from a Video Player or Camcorder Set the LINE SELECT switch on the player’s right side to “IN.” Note Set the LINE SELECT switch to “OUT” after use. You cannot play back on the player if the switch is set to “IN.”...
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer (For customers in the USA only). Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
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The sound volume is low. , The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” in “Audio Setup” to “On” (page 43). Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in the remote are weak. , There are obstacles between the remote and the player.
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The angles cannot be changed. , Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 23). , Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The angle can only be changed when the “...
The disc does not start playing from the beginning. , Repeat Play or Random Play is selected (pages 29 and 31). , Resume play has taken effect (page 22). The player does not operate properly. , When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, unplug the player.
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MP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the player can play The player can play the following tracks and files: • MP3 audio tracks with the extension “.MP3.” • JPEG image files with the extension “.JPEG” or “.JPG.” • JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* image file format.
Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL (NTSC) Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 20 Hz to 22 kHz/ CD: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Harmonic distortion: 0.01 % Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 90 dB/ CD: 90 dB Wow and flutter: Less than detected value (±0.001% W PEAK)
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Upper view A LCD panel B Speaker (21) C Disc lid (20) D PUSH CLOSE (20) E MENU button (23) F DISPLAY button (27) G C/X/x/c buttons, ENTER button (23) H OPTIONS button (30) I RETURN button (27)
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Front view A POWER indicator (20) B CHARGE indicator (16) Left view A USB jack (32) Right view A \/1 (on/standby)/HOLD switch (20) B PHONES (headphone) jack A, B C AUDIO (input/output) jack/ OPTICAL OUT (optical output) jack (48, 49) (remote sensor) (12) B CD/DVD USB switch (20) D VIDEO (input/output) jack (48)
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Remote A DISPLAY button (27) B Number buttons (23) C TOP MENU button (23) D C/X/x/c buttons, ENTER button (23) E O RETURN button (27) F ./> PREV (previous)/ NEXT buttons (22) G m/M (scan/slow) buttons (30) ADVANCE button (22) I X PAUSE button (22) J \/1 (on/standby) button (20) K VOL +/- (sound volume) buttons...
Index Numerics 16:9 41 4:3 Letter Box 41 4:3 Pan Scan 41 Album 55 Angle 25 Audio 23 Audio DRC 43 Audio Setup 43 Batteries 12 CD 9 Connecting 48 DATA CD 8 DATA DVD 8 Digital output 43 Disc Menu 44 Display Playback Settings Display 27...
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