Sony DVP-S560D (DVP-S560D/S565D CD/DVD Player), Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...CD DVD Player CD DVD Player 2000 Sony Corporation DVP S560D DVP S565D 3 062 059 11 1 Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...hem whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DVP S560D DVP S565D Serial No ______________ CAUTION You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FC...

Page 3: ...ime Code 29 Viewing the Disc Information 30 Changing the Sound 30 Displaying the Subtitles 32 Changing the Angles 33 Digital Cinema Sound Settings 34 Checking the Play Information 36 Locking Discs Custom Parental Control 37 Creating Your Own Program Program Play 39 Playing in Random Order Shuffle Play 41 Playing Repeatedly Repeat Play 42 Repeating a Specific Portion A B Repeat 43 Adjusting the Pla...

Page 4: ...DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed some playback features may not be available Also refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs 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 The ico...

Page 5: ...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 To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback an external 5 1 channel DTS Digital Surround decoder system must be connected to the digital output of the DVD player This product incorporates copyright pr...

Page 6: ... volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals If you do the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you ha...

Page 7: ...lied remote See page 59 Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing particularly when replacing the batteries Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage f...

Page 8: ...TV speakers without using actual rear speakers VES TV Virtual Enhanced Surround TV For details see page 34 Required cords Audio video connecting cord supplied 1 S video cord supplied 1 When connecting the cords be sure to match the color coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components Yellow video to Yellow Red right to Red and White left to White Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid ...

Page 9: ...er amplifier sound distortion may occur because the audio output level is high In this case set AUDIO ATT in AUDIO SETUP to ON in the setup display For details see page 54 Connect directly VCR TV 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 Use the setup display to change the various settings For det...

Page 10: ...DIO OUT R L TV To audio input Signal flow Receiver Amplifier To an AC outlet To S VIDEO OUT To S VIDEO input To DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL Take off the cap To DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL or or To optical digital input To coaxial digital input Receiver Amplifier with a digital connector MD deck DAT deck etc When connecting the cords be sure to match the color coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components ...

Page 11: ...speakers affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged Note You cannot make direct digital audio recordings of discs recorded in multichannel surround format using an MD deck or DAT deck If you have an audio component with a built in Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder When you connect an audio component with a built in Dolby Digital decoder A Set DIGITAL OUT in AUDIO SETUP to ON and ...

Page 12: ...ied 2 For the 5 1CH OUTPUT FRONT and REAR jacks Monaural audio cords not supplied 2 For 5 1CH OUTPUT CENTER and WOOFER jacks S video cord supplied 1 For the S VIDEO OUT jack When connecting the cords be sure to match the color coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components Red right to Red and White left to White Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise White L Red R White ...

Page 13: ...IO IN FRONT REAR WOOFER CENTER TAPE VIDEO 2 DVD VIDEO 1 MONITOR PRE OUT IN CD IN REC OUT MD DAT IN TUNER IN PHONO DVD IN OPT DVD IN COAX TV LDIN AC 3RF SIGNAL GND DIGITAL TV LD IN OPT CD IN OPT MD DAT OUT OPT MD DAT IN OPT CTRL A1 AC OUTLET L R WOOFER FRONT B REAR A FRONT REAR 5 1 INPUT CENTER TV LD S VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN S LINK SPEAKERS INPUT Front speaker L Front speaker R Rear speaker R Rear...

Page 14: ...are displayed 5 Select the desired language using M m then press ENTER 6 Press DISPLAY The setup display disappears 7 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn off the on screen menu LANGUAGE SETUP OSD DVD MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE To set press then ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW ENTER To quit press DISPLAY LANGUAGE SETUP OSD DVD MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE To set press then ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE ENTE...

Page 15: ...ts up in green When there is a disc in the player press A and remove the disc Then press A again to close the disc tray 2 Press and hold X on the player for more than two seconds You will hear one beep and the Sound Feedback function is turned on To turn off the Sound Feedback Function When there is no disc in the player press and hold X on the player for more than two seconds You will hear two be...

Page 16: ... 3 Press A on the player and place a disc on the disc tray The player automatically turns on and the power indicator lights up in green 4 Press H The disc tray closes and the player starts playback continuous play Adjust the volume on the TV or the receiver amplifier After following Step 4 xWhen playing a DVD A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the TV screen see page 20 xWhen playing a VIDEO CD...

Page 17: ...nd tracks on a CD See Changing the Sound on page 30 If you set the sound to 1 L or 2 R no sound will come from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors If you play a CD with a DTS sound track a loud noise may come out from the AUDIO OUT connectors affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD The signals of the DTS sound tracks are outpu...

Page 18: ...ss the display changes as follows Playback direction x2B DVD CD only t FF1M t FF2M Opposite direction x2b DVD only t FR1m t FR2m The x2B x2b playback speed is about twice the normal speed The FF2M FR2m playback speed is faster than FF1M FR1m Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc Z Locating a point slowly by watching the screen Slow motion play You can use this function only for DVDs or VIDEO ...

Page 19: ...embers the point where you stopped the disc and when RESUME appears on the front panel display you can resume playback from that point As long as you do not open the disc tray Resume Play will work even if the player enters standby mode by pressing 1 on the remote 1 While playing a disc press x to stop playback RESUME appears on the front panel display and Disc will restart from current point To s...

Page 20: ...instructions supplied with the disc Press ENTER may also be expressed as Press SELECT Using the DVD s Menu TITLE M m ENTER 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 1 Press DVD MENU The DVD menu appears on the TV screen The contents of the m...

Page 21: ...n 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 On this player you can use the number buttons ENTER M m and ORETURN during PBC Playback 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions by following ...

Page 22: ...nt chapter number DVD TITLE CHAP HOUR MIN SEC DVD TITLE HOUR MIN SEC DVD TITLE HOUR MIN SEC DVD DVD TITLE CHAP HOUR MIN SEC Remaining time of the current title Playing time and number of the current title Remaining time of the current chapter Press TIME TEXT Press TIME TEXT Press TIME TEXT Press TIME TEXT Text Press TIME TEXT Checking the remaining time Press TIME TEXT Each time you press TIME TEX...

Page 23: ...current index number In this case the front panel display does not change when you press TIME TEXT If TEXT is recorded on the disc the front panel display changes to the Text display when you press TIME TEXT see page 30 VIDEOCD CD PBC PGM SHUFFLE TRACK INDEX MIN SEC REPEAT1 A B Playing time Playing status Current play mode Current track number Current index number Disc type Lights up during PBC pl...

Page 24: ...he starting 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 For details on each Control Menu display item see pages 26 to 45 1 Press DISPLAY to show the Control Menu display on the TV screen 1 8 3 4 1 2 2 7 C 0 1 3 2 5 5 DVD Select TITLE ENTER PLAY DISP...

Page 25: ...ending on the disc zYou can select some items directly Some items can be selected by pressing the corresponding button on the remote In this case only the item you selected is displayed For instructions on using the remote see the pages of each relevant item Note Some Control Menu display items require operations other than selecting the setting For details on these items see the relevant pages 1 ...

Page 26: ...L 3D SURROUND page 34 Select one of the surround modes to enjoy multichannel Dolby Digital DVDs with only 2 or 4 speakers When you connect only 2 front speakers Virtual Enhanced Surround VES and VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION let 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 When you connect 2 ...

Page 27: ...umber in parentheses indicates the total number of titles chapters tracks indexes or scenes 1 8 3 4 1 2 2 7 C 0 1 3 2 5 5 DVD Select CHAPTER ENTER PLAY 1 8 3 4 1 2 2 7 C 0 1 3 2 5 5 DVD Select TITLE ENTER PLAY REPEAT page 42 You can play all the titles tracks on a disc or a single title chapter track repeatedly A B REPEAT page 43 You can play a specific portion of a title chapter or track repeated...

Page 28: ... 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 You can also check the DVD TEXT or CD TEXT See page 30 When playing a DVD x TIME TEXT C Playing time of the current chapter C Remaining time of the current chapter T Playing time of the cu...

Page 29: ...oint Using the Time Code Z 1 8 3 4 1 2 2 7 C 0 1 3 2 5 5 DVD Select TIME TEXT ENTER PLAY 1 8 3 4 1 2 2 7 C 0 1 3 2 5 5 DVD Select TIME TEXT ENTER PLAY 1 2 2 7 T DVD Number buttons Cancel TIME TEXT ENTER 1 8 3 4 RETURN PLAY 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 examp...

Page 30: ...t the audio format you want while playing the DVD With multiplex 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 speakers In this case the sound loses its stereo effect For example with a disc containing a song the right channel may output the vocals and the left channel may output the instrume...

Page 31: ...ncy Effect Front component 2 Center component 1 Rear component 2 LFE Low Frequency Effect component 1 Current audio format Current playing program format DOLBY DIGITAL 3 2 1 DVD AUDIO 1 ENGLISH 1 8 3 4 1 2 2 7 C 0 1 3 2 5 5 L R C DOLBY DIGITAL 3 2 1 PROGRAM FORMAT LFE LS RS Select ENTER PLAY zYou can select AUDIO directly Press AUDIO on the remote Each time you press the button the item changes No...

Page 32: ...g on the DVD you may not be able to turn the subtitles off The type and number of languages for subtitles vary from disc to disc Depending on the DVD you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it While playing the DVD the subtitle may change when you open or close the disc tray you change the title 1 8 3 4 1 2 2 7 C 0 1 3 2 5 5 OFF 1 ENGLISH 2 FRENCH...

Page 33: ...es to The number in parentheses indicates the total number of angles 1 8 3 4 1 9 1 2 2 7 C 0 1 3 2 5 5 DVD Select ANGLE ENTER PLAY Changing the Angles Z 1 8 3 4 1 2 2 7 C 0 1 3 2 5 5 DVD 1 9 Select ANGLE ENTER PLAY Indicator 3 Select the angle number using the number buttons or M m then press ENTER The angle is changed to the selected angle zYou can select the angle directly Press ANGLE on the rem...

Page 34: ...ound A Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers L R without using actual rear speakers The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below Digital Cinema Sound Settings You can enjoy 3D surround sounds while playing discs including Dolby Digital DVDs even if you only have 2 or 4 speakers Select the surround mode that best suits y...

Page 35: ...o sound of the CD or 5 1 channel signals for Dolby Digital sound of the DVD When you connect fewer than 6 speakers the player appropriately distributes the output signal for the missing speaker to other speakers NORMAL SURROUND Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Surround Pro Logic to create surround effects The rear speakers will emit identical monaural sounds If you are u...

Page 36: ...an select VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND directly Press VIRTUAL 3D SURROUND on the player Each time you press the button the mode changes Notes When you select an item the sound cuts off for a moment When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers the 3D surround effects may be difficult to hear Set the front speakers to form an equilateral triangle with the listening position at the ...

Page 37: ...ge 66 DVD Audio Video BIT RATE 0 5 10 kbps Mbps 384 Appears when the DVD has dual layers Locking Discs Custom Parental Control Z Using a registered password you can set playback restrictions for the desired disc You can set Custom Parental Control for up to 50 discs When you set the fifty first disc the first disc setting is canceled The same password is used for both Parental Control page 51 and ...

Page 38: ...play asks you for your password then press ENTER The display will ask you to enter a new 4 digit password Note Unless you enter the password the player cannot play the disc for which the Custom Parental Control is set When you do not know the password press A and remove the disc CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is already set To play enter your password and press ENTER Locking Discs...

Page 39: ...y appears OFF OFF SET ON 1 8 3 4 1 2 2 7 C 0 1 3 2 5 5 DVD PLAY PROGRAM Select Cancel ENTER RETURN Indicator 2 Press 01 is highlighted It is ready to set the first title or track for Program Play 3 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...

Page 40: ...essing on the player Depending on the DVD you may not be able to perform Program Play If you are using the PBC playback function you must first stop the disc before you can set a program Program number VIDEOCD PGM VIDEOCD PGM VIDEOCD PGM Creating Your Own Program Program Play Track number x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD Select the track you want to program 4 To program other titles chapters or tra...

Page 41: ...EO CD CD or DVD when Program Play is set to ON OFF does not play a disc in random order ON has the player shuffle titles or tracks selected in Program Play and play them in a random order To stop Shuffle Play Press CLEAR on the remote 1 8 3 4 1 2 2 7 C 0 1 3 2 5 5 OFF CHAPTER TITLE CHAPTER DVD SHUFFLE Select Cancel ENTER RETURN PLAY Playing in Random Order Shuffle Play Indicator zYou can set Shuff...

Page 42: ...k 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 21 Select REPEAT after pressing DISPLAY When you select a repeat mode other than OFF the REPEAT indicator lights up in green x REPEAT Selects the Repeat Play setting The default settings are underlined When pla...

Page 43: ...ter pressing DISPLAY During A B Repeat Play the A B REPEAT indicator lights up in green x A B REPEAT The default setting is underlined SET sets the A and B points OFF does not play a specific portion of a title chapter track repeatedly Indicator Setting a portion for A B repeat 1 Select A B REPEAT and press ENTER 2 Select SET and press ENTER The A B REPEAT setting display appears 3 During playback...

Page 44: ...colors become brighter and black colors become richer and the color contrast is increased zWhen you watch a movie CINEMA 1 or CINEMA 2 is recommended 1 8 3 4 1 2 2 7 C 0 1 3 2 5 5 DVD DYNAMIC 1 DYNAMIC 2 STANDARD STANDARD Select Cancel ENTER RETURN VIDEO EQUALIZER PLAY 1 8 3 4 1 2 2 7 C 0 1 34 30 DVD A 18 01 32 55 B 18 01 34 30 CHAPTER TIME ON Select ENTER A B REPEAT PLAY 4 When you reach the endi...

Page 45: ...GITAL VIDEO ENHANCER Selects the level of enhancement As the value increases the outlines of images on your TV screen will become crisper Select the level that best suits the image on your TV screen The default setting is underlined OFF turns off the Digital Video Enhancer function 1 enhances the outline 2 enhances the outline more than 1 3 enhances the outline more than 2 zYou can select DIGITAL ...

Page 46: ...ound 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 For details on each setup display item see pages 48 to 58 Note You can display the setup display only when the player is in stop mode 1 Press DISPLAY and select SETUP using M m 2 Press ENTER The setup display appears Select SETUP ENTER 1 8 3 4 1 2 1 C 0 0 0 0 0 ...

Page 47: ...VD MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE To set press then To quit press ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW ENTER DISPLAY SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND To set press then To quit press 4 3 LETTER BOX ON JACKET PICTURE ENTER DISPLAY SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND To set press then To quit press ENTER 4 3 LETTER BOX 4 3 PAN SCAN 4 3 LETTER BOX 16 9 4 3 WIDE MODE DISPLAY SCREEN SETUP TV ...

Page 48: ...REEN SETUP page 50 TV TYPE 4 3 LETTER BOX 4 3 PAN SCAN 16 9 4 3 WIDE MODE BACKGROUND JACKET PICTURE GRAPHICS BLUE BLACK SCREEN SAVER ON OFF AUDIO SETUP page 54 CUSTOM SETUP page 51 AUTO PLAY OFF TIMER DEMO1 DEMO2 DIMMER BRIGHT DARK OFF PAUSE MODE AUTO FRAME PARENTAL CONTROL FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL DTS DIGITAL OUT ON OFF OFF ON D PCM DOLBY DIGITAL PLAYBACK MEMORY ON OFF CENT...

Page 49: ... using the number buttons page 68 After you have made a selection the language code 4 digits is displayed LANGUAGE SETUP OSD DVD MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE To set press then To quit press ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW ENTER DISPLAY x AUDIO Selects the language for the sound track ORIGINAL the language given priority in the disc ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE GERMAN ITALIAN DUTCH CHINESE JAPANE...

Page 50: ...omatically appear in the background Settings for the Display SCREEN SETUP SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND To set press then To quit press 4 3 LETTER BOX ON JACKET PICTURE ENTER DISPLAY 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 ...

Page 51: ... The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control page 37 For details see Limiting Playback by Children Parental Control Custom Settings CUSTOM SETUP CUSTOM SETUP AUTO PLAY DIMMER PAUSE MODE To set press then To quit press OFF BRIGHT AUTO TRACK SELECTION OFF ON ENTER PARENTAL CONTROL DISPLAY PLAYBACK MEMORY Limiting Playback by Children Parental Control Playback of s...

Page 52: ...en press When you select OTHERS select and enter the standard code in the table on the next page using the number buttons 6 Select LEVEL using M m then press 7 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...

Page 53: ...level 1 Insert the disc and press H The PARENTAL CONTROL display appears 2 Enter your 4 digit password using the number buttons then press ENTER The player starts playback When you stop playing the DVD the level returns to the original level zIf 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 wil...

Page 54: ...rder Depending on the DVD the audio channel with priority may be predetermined In this case you cannot give priority to the DTS or Dolby Digital format by selecting AUTO AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT AUDIO DRC DOWNMIX DIGITAL OUT To set press then To quit press OFF STANDARD DOLBY SURROUND ON ENTER DOLBY DIGITAL D PCM DTS OFF CENTER SPEAKER EQ FLAT DISPLAY 48kHz 96kHz PCM 48kHz 16bit Settings for the Sound...

Page 55: ...it DTS OFF ENTER DISPLAY x CENTER SPEAKER EQ equalizer Makes the spoken track clear by changing the frequency response when speech is difficult to hear A center speaker must be connected to the CENTER connector of 5 1CH OUTPUT for this function to work FLAT outputs the spoken track as it was recorded ENHANCED enhances the spoken track only SOFT makes the sound softer by rounding out the sound freq...

Page 56: ...ker from other speakers Settings for the Speakers SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER SETUP SIZE DISTANCE BALANCE LEVEL OFF TEST TONE FRONT CENTER YES LARGE REAR LARGE LARGE REAR SUBWOOFER To set press then To quit press ENTER DISPLAY x DTS Selects the DTS signals to be output via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors OFF when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built in DTS decoder...

Page 57: ... distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below You can vary the distance of each speaker as follows The default adjustments are in parentheses Be sure to change the value in the setup display when you move the speakers FRONT 12ft 3 6m Front speaker distance can be set in 1 foot 0 3 meter increments from 4 to 50 feet 1 2 to 15 2 meters Distance is measured f...

Page 58: ...nts SUBWOOFER 0dB Adjust the level of the subwoofer 10dB to 10dB 0 5dB increments To return to the default setting Select the item then press CLEAR x TEST TONE The speakers will emit a test tone Use this when you use the 5 1CH OUTPUT connectors and adjust the BALANCE and LEVEL OFF The test tone is not emitted from the speakers ON The test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence When you sele...

Page 59: ... enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased When you replace the batteries of the remote the code number may be reset to the default setting Reset the appropriate code number TV DVD switch 1 TV Manufacturer Code number Sony default 01 Akai 04 AOC 04 Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curis Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson 03 04 14 Fisher 11 General Electric 06 10 Gold Star 03 04 1...

Page 60: ...iver Amplifier with the Supplied Remote You can Turn the TV on or off Switch the TV s input source between the TV and other input sources Adjust the volume of the TV Select the channel of the TV 1 VOL TV VIDEO TV DVD switch Number buttons ENTER AV receiver amplifier Manufacturer Code number Sony 91 default 89 Denon 84 85 86 Kenwood 92 93 Onkyo 81 82 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97 98 Yamaha 94...

Page 61: ...the video input connector on the TV page 8 Make sure you turn on the TV Make sure you select the video input on the TV so that you can view the pictures from the player Picture noise appears Clean the disc If the video signal from your DVD player has to go through your VCR to get to your TV the copy protection applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality If you still experience proble...

Page 62: ... in AUDIO SETUP to ON page 54 The sound loses its stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD or a CD Set AUDIO to STEREO in the Control Menu display page 30 Make sure you connect the player correctly pages 8 10 12 The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital sound track Check the speaker connections and setting pages 12 56 Refer to the operating manual of your receiver...

Page 63: ... page 49 The language for the sound track cannot be changed when you play a DVD Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD Changing the language for the track is prohibited on the DVD The subtitle language cannot be changed when you play a DVD Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD Changing the language for the subtitles is prohibited on the DVD The subtitles cannot be turned off ...

Page 64: ... check the following table First three characters C13 C31 Exx xx is any number Cause and or Corrective Action The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth page 6 The disc is not inserted correctly Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly To prevent a malfunction the player has performed the self diagnosis function When you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service...

Page 65: ...n 16 W Dimensions approx 430 69 260 mm 17 2 3 4 10 1 4 in w h d incl projecting parts Mass approx 2 9 kg 6 lb 6 oz Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Operating humidity 25 to 80 Supplied accessories See page 7 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ENERGY STARR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STARR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product ...

Page 66: ...fer channel in this format DTS provides the same 5 1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and processed in digital 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 B...

Page 67: ...a is compressed to about 1 140 of its original size Consequently a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio information of conventional audio CDs There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs Version 1 1 Yo...

Page 68: ...h 1150 Estonian 1151 Basque 1157 Persian 1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji 1171 Faroese 1174 French 1181 Frisian 1183 Irish 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi 1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian 1233 Armenian 1235 Interlingua 1239 Interlingue 1245 Inupiak 1248 Indonesian 1253 Icelandic 1254 Italian 1257 Hebrew 1261 Japanese 1269 Yiddish 1283 Javanese 1287 Georgian 1297 ...

Page 69: ...ens or closes the disc tray 8 PREV NEXT previous next buttons 17 Press to go to the next chapter or track or to go back to the previous chapter or track 9 TITLE button 20 Displays the title menu on the TV screen 0 DVD MENU button 20 Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen qa M m ENTER button Selects and executes the items or settings qs PHONES connector 16 Connect the headphones to this connector q...

Page 70: ...io component using an optical digital connecting cord Take off the cap 5 VIDEO OUT 1 2 connectors 8 Connect to the video input connector on your TV or monitor 6 S VIDEO OUT 1 2 connectors 8 10 Connect to the S video input connector on your TV or monitor 7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors 9 Connect to a monitor or projector having component video input connectors Y PB B Y PR R Y that conform to outpu...

Page 71: ...splays the Control Menu display on the TV screen to set or adjust the Control Menu items qf TV DVD switch 59 Selects to control either the player or the TV with the remote qg 1 on standby button 16 Press to turn on the player or place it in standby mode after power is connected by pressing on the player qh TV television AV receiver amplifier operation buttons 60 Controls TVs or AV receivers amplif...

Page 72: ...5 F G Fast Forward 18 Fast Reverse 18 Front panel display 22 H Handling discs 6 Hooking up 8 10 12 I J K Index 5 27 INDEX 27 L M N LANGUAGE SETUP 49 LETTER BOX 50 LEVEL 58 Locating a specific point 18 by watching the TV screen 18 O On screen display Control Menu display 24 Setup display 46 OSD 49 P Q PAN SCAN 50 PARENTAL CONTROL 51 PAUSE MODE 51 PBC functions 21 PBC Playback 21 66 PLAYBACK MEMORY ...