3-255-983-11 (1)
DVD Player
US
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. MV-101 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
MV-101
© 2003 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Precautions ............................................................ 4
About this manual ............................................... 4
About discs this player can play ........................ 5
Notes on discs ....................................................... 7
About MP3 files .................................................... 8
Location of controls ........................................... 10
Changing Setup
Changing the aspect ratio of screen
— TV DISPLAY ............................................. 20
Displaying the multi-angle notice
— ANGLE MARK ........................................ 21
Displaying captions for viewers with hearing
difficulties
— CAPTIONS ............................................... 21
Setting the screen saver
Getting Started
Resetting the player ........................................... 12
— SCR SAVER ............................................... 22
Selecting the speaker mode
— SPEAKER SETUP..................................... 22
Selecting the audio output mode
— AUDIO OUT ............................................. 23
Selecting the compression setting for the sound
— DYNAMIC ................................................ 23
Selecting the TV color system
— COLOR SYSTEM ..................................... 24
Selecting the audio language for DVD
— AUDIO ...................................................... 24
Displaying the subtitles for DVD
— SUBTITLE ................................................. 25
Selecting the DVD menu language
— DISC MENU ............................................. 25
Preparing for the initial parental setting ........ 26
Setting the password ........................................... 26
Selecting the desired parental setting
DVD/Video CD/
CD Player
Playing a disc ...................................................... 13
Searching a chapter/title/track directly .......... 14
Resume playback .................................................14
Turning off this player......................................... 14
MP3 file playback with the menu display .......15
Displaying running time ................................... 15
Changing the subtitle language ....................... 16
Using a DVD menu ............................................ 17
Using the TOP MENU button ............................17
Using the MENU button .....................................17
Changing the audio language .......................... 18
Changing angles ................................................. 18
Changing the audio output .............................. 19
Using the PBC (playback control) function .... 19
— PARENTAL ................................................26
Changing your password
— PASSWORD ............................................... 27
Returning this player to the factory setting
— DEFAULT .................................................. 28
Setting the menu display for MP3 files
— SMART NAV ............................................ 28
Additional Information
Maintenance........................................................ 29
Specifications ...................................................... 30
Troubleshooting.................................................. 31
Error display ....................................................... 33
Language Code List ........................................... 34
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Precautions
About this manual
To avoid the risk of injury or accident, read the
following precautions before installing and
operating the player.
Conventions
•Instructions in this manual describe how to
use this player by using the controls on the
supplied wireless remote commander.
•The icons below are used in this manual:
For driver's safety
Comply with your local traffic rules and
regulations.
Icon
Meaning
•While driving
Indicates a DVD function.
— The driver must not watch or operate the
player. It may lead to distraction and
cause an accident. Park your car in a safe
place to watch and operate the player.
•While operating
Indicates a Video CD function.
Indicates an Audio CD function.
— Do not insert your hands, fingers or
foreign object into the player. It may cause
injury or damage to the player.
— Keep small articles out of the reach of
children.
Indicates the function of a CD
containing MP3 file.
•If the player does not work, check the
connections first. If everything is in order,
check the fuse.
•If your car was parked in direct sunlight,
allow the player to cool off before operating
it.
•Avoid installing the player in places:
— subject to temperature below – 30 °C (– 22
°F) or above 65 °C (113 °F).
— subject to direct sunlight.
— near heat sources (such as heaters).
— exposed to rain or moisture.
— exposed to excessive dust or dirt.
— subject to excessive vibration.
— subject to heat:
Keep all products away from nearby hot
vehicle components that heat up over
time such as hoses, high current wires,
and braking systems components. Make
sure to leave enough room for ventilation
on openings and slots to protect from over
heating.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning this player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area,
moisture condensation may occur inside the
lenses. Should this occur, the player will not
operate properly. In such a case, remove the
disc and wait for about an hour until the
moisture has evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft
drinks onto the player or discs.
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Region code of DVDs this player
About discs this player can can play
This player has a region code printed on the
rear of the player and will only play DVDs that
play
are labeled with identical region codes. DVDs
This player can play 12 cm (4 7/10 in) disc only.
ALL
labeled
will also be played on this player. If
•DVD
you try to play any other DVD, the message
“WRONG REGION” will appear on the screen.
Depending on the DVD, the region code
indication may not appear even if the DVD is
prohibited by area restrictions.
•Video CD
•Audio CD
•CD-R/CD-RW
Disc type
Label on the disc
NTSC
MODEL NO.
DVD PLAYER
DC:12
Region
X
code
DVD Videos
Cautions
• This player CANNOT play these discs.
— DVD-Audio — DVD-RAM
— DVD-ROM — DVD-RW
Video CDs
Audio CDs
— DVD-R
— Active-Audio (Data)
— Photo-CD — VSD
— CD-Extra (Data)
— Mixed CD (Data)
— CD-ROM
• This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
MP3 files
Notes on CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/
CD-RWs (rewritable CDs)
•Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the
equipment used for its recording or the
condition of the disc) may not play on this
unit.
•You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is not
finalized*.
•You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-
ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.
* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW
disc to be played on the audio CD player. Notes
on CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CD-RWs (rewritable
CDs)
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Note on PBC (Playback Control) (Video CDs)
This player conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of
Video CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds
of playback according to the disc type.
Terms for discs
DVD structure
Disc
Title
Disc type
You can
Chapter
Video CDs without Video playback (moving
PBC functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
pictures) as well as music.
Video CD/Audio CD structure
Disc
Video CDs with
PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)
• Interactive software
with menu screens
displayed on the
monitor
Track
(PBC Playback)
• Video playback
functions
• High-resolution still
pictures if they are
included on the disc.
• Title
The longest section of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, e.g., a movie for video
software, or an album for audio software, etc.
• Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music feature that are
smaller than titles. A title is composed of
several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a
chapter number enabling you to locate the
chapter you want. Depending on the disc,
chapters may not be recorded.
Note on DTS-encoded CDs
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 analogue stereo
outputs of this player is 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 this
player.
• Track
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a
Video CD/Audio CD. Each track is assigned
a track number enabling you to locate the
track you want.
• Scene
On a Video CD with PBC (playback control)
functions, the menu screens, moving pictures
and still pictures are divided into sections
called “scenes.” Each scene is assigned a scene
number enabling you to locate the scene you
want.
* “DTS,” “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital
Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.
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•You cannot play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs.
•Before playing, clean the discs with a
commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe
each disc from the center out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for analog discs.
Notes on discs
•To keep the disc clean, do not touch the
surface. Handle the disc by its edge.
•Keep your discs in their cases or disc
magazines when not in use. Do not subject
the discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid
leaving them in parked cars or on
dashboards/rear trays.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection
This product is designed to play back discs
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard. Recently, various music discs
encoded with copyright protection are
marketed by some record companies. Please be
aware that among those discs, there are some
that do not conform to the CD standard and
may not be playable by this product.
•Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky
ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning
when used, causing a malfunction, or may
ruin the disc.
•Do not use any discs with labels or stickers
attached.
The following malfunctions may result from
using such discs:
— Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or
sticker peeling off and jamming the eject
mechanism).
— Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,
playback skipping, or no playback) due to
heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing
a disc to warp.
•Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit.
Do not use such discs.
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Notes
• With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and
level 2, folder names or file names may not be
displayed correctly.
• When naming, be sure to add the file extension
“.MP3” to the file name.
• If you put the extension “.MP3” to a file other
than MP3, the player cannot recognize the file
properly and will generate random noise that
could damage your speakers.
• The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
About MP3 files
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard
technology and format for compressing a
sound sequence. The file is compressed to
about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds outside
the range of human hearing are compressed
while the sounds we can hear are not
compressed.
— a disc recorded with complicated tree
structure.
— a disc to which data can be added.
• If you play a high-bit rate MP3 file such as 320
kbps, sound may be intermittent.
Recommended MP3 file format
Sampling frequency
(Hz)
32k, 44.1k, 48k
Bitrate (bps)
32k to 256k
Notes on discs
You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs,
CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.
The disc must be in the ISO 9660* level 1 or
level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in the
expansion format.
* ISO 9660 Format
The most common international standard
for the logical format of files and folders on
a CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels. In
Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format
(no more than 8 characters in the name, no
more than 3 characters in the extension
“.MP3”) and in capital letters. Folder names
can be no longer than 8 characters. There can
be no more than 8 nested folder levels. Level
2 specifications allow file names up to 31
characters long.
Each folder can have up to 8 trees.
For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format,
make sure of the contents of the writing
software, etc.
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The playback order of the MP3 files
The playback order of the folders and files is as
follows:
Folder
(album)
1
1
MP3 file
(track)
2
2
3
3
4
5
4
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
Tree 1
(root)
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4 Tree 5
Tip
To specify a desired playback order, before the
folder or file name, input the order by number
(e.g., “01,” “02”), then record contents onto a disc
(The order differs depending on the writing
software).
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Location of controls
POWER
DISC IN
MV-101
POWER
DISC IN
RESET
MV-101
Refer to the pages listed for details.
1 POWER (on/off) button*
* Warning when installing in a car
without an ACC (accessory) position
on the ignition key switch
Be sure to press and hold the POWER
button (1) on the player until the green
light of the button is turned off.
Otherwise, the player is not turned off and
this causes battery drain.
To turn on/off the player, press and hold
the POWER button until the green light of
the button is turned on/off.
2 DISC IN light
When a disc is in the player, the DISC IN
light glows orange.
3 Receptor for the card remote
commander
Note
4 u (play/pause) button 13
5 x (stop) button 13
6 Disc slot
Even when the player is turned off, you can eject a
disc from the player, though you cannot insert a
disc.
7 Z (eject) button 13
Available to eject a disc from the player
even when the player is turned off.
8 RESET button 12
9 > (next) button 13
q; . (previous) button 13
10
Card remote commander RM-X135
DISPLAY
POWER
SEARCH
CLEAR
The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on the player.
Instructions in this manual describe how to use
the player by mainly using the card remote
commander.
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
7
0
TOP MENU
SUBTITLE
Tip
Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details
on how to replace the battery (page 29).
MENU
ANGLE
AUDIO
ENTER
Cautions about the POWER (on/off) button (9)
• To turn off the player, press and hold the POWER
button for more than 2 seconds. The player is
completely turned off. If your car has no ACC
position, make sure that the green light of the
POWER button (1) on the player (page 10) is
turned off. Otherwise it may cause battery drain.
• To turn on the player again, be sure to press and
hold the POWER button (1) (page 10) on the
player until the green light of the button is
turned on.
SETUP
MONITOR
POWER
VOL
INPUT
Refer to the pages listed for details.
qs SUBTITLE button 16
To change the subtitle language while
playing a DVD
qd ENTER button
To enter a setting.
qf ANGLE button 18
To select the multiple angles of view while
playing or pausing a DVD.
qg AUDIO button 18, 19
To change the audio output/audio
language.
qh SETUP buttons 20
To enter or quit the setup menu.
qj u (play/pause) button
1 DISPLAY button 15
To display a running time.
2 Number buttons 19
3 TOP MENU button 17, 19
To display the top menu of a recorded
DVD or to turn on/off the PBC (Playback
control) menu of a Video CD.
4 MENU button 17
To display the recorded DVD menu.
5 O (return) button 19
6 ./> (previous/next) buttons
7
/m (fast/slow reverse)/
M/y (fast/slow forward) buttons
qk x (stop) button
8 M/,/m/< buttons
9 POWER (on/off) button 13
For details, refer to “Cautions about the
POWER (on/off) button (9).“
ql MONITOR POWER (on/off) button*
To turn on/off the monitor.
w; INPUT button*
To select the input source.
wa VOL (–/+) buttons*
q; SEARCH button 13
To specify a desired point on a disc by
chapter, title, or track.
qa CLEAR button
To turn up or down the volume.
* These buttons work for optional Sony monitors
other than XVM-R75 and XVM-H6.
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Getting Started
Resetting the player
Before operating the player for the first time,
or after replacing the car battery, or after
changing the connections, you must reset the
player.
Open the front panel and press the RESET
button with a pointed object, such as a ball-
point pen.
RESET button
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To
Do this
Press x*1
Open the front panel,
then press Z on the
unit.
Press u *2
DVD/Video CD/
CD Player
Stop playback
Eject the disc
This chapter describes how to play a disc.
Pause
Resume playback
after pause
Go to the next chapter, Press >
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Go back to the preceding Press .
chapter, track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Press u
DISPLAY
POWER
SEARCH
CLEAR
POWER
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
SEARCH
Number
buttons
7
0
TOP MENU
SUBTITLE
MENU
ANGLE
AUDIO
ENTER
Fast forward
Fast reverse
Slow forward
Press M/y while
M/m
</,
playing*3 *4
x
SETUP
Press /m while
./>
playing*3 *4
/y
m/M
u
Press M/y in
MONITOR
POWER
(DVD/Video CD only) pause*4
VOL
INPUT
Slow reverse
(DVD only)
Press
pause
/m in
1
*
If the resume playback function is activated, you
can resume playback later by pressing u. For
Playing a disc
details, see “Resuming playback.”
*2 DVD/Video CD
1 Press (POWER) to turn on the player.
Both the picture and sound stop during pause
and “PAUSE” is displayed on the screen.
Audio CD
2 Open the front panel.
The sound stops and “PAUSE” is displayed on
the screen.
*3 DVD/Video CD/Audio CD
3 Insert the disc (labeled side up or the
surface you want to play down if the
disc is a DVD).
Playback increases to 4 times the speed with
no sound.
*4 A disc other than a DVD returns to normal
playback when a track/MP3 file finishes.
Notes
• Depending on the recording method used on the
disc, it may take a minute or more before
playing.
• Depending on the condition of the disc, it may
not play back (page 7).
• If you play a high-bit rate MP3 file such as 320
kbps, sound may be intermittent.
If a disc is already inserted, press u to start
playback.
Note
Even when the player is turned off, you can eject a
disc from the player, though you cannot insert a
disc.
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Searching a chapter/title/track
directly
Turning off this player
Press (POWER) to turn off this player.
1 During playback or pause, press
(SEARCH) to display search screen.
•DVD
Each time you press (SEARCH), the
search screen toggles between Title and
Chapter.
•Video CD (only when PBC is off)/Audio
CD
The track search screen appears.
2 Press the number buttons to enter the
desired chapter/title/track number.
3 Press (ENTER).
Note
You cannot set “0.”
Resume playback
1 During playback, press x to stop.
The player memorizes the point where
playback is stopped.
• DVD/Video CD/Audio CD
“PRESS PLAY TO CONTINUE” flashes
on the screen.
2 Press u to start playback.
When resume playback is activated,
playback starts from the point where
playback is stopped. When resume
playback is deactivated, playback starts
from the beginning.
•MP3
When resume playback is activated,
playback starts from the beginning of the
MP3 file (track) during which you
stopped playback.
Notes
• To deactivate the resume function, press x again
while playback is stopped or eject the disc from
the player.
• The player stores the point where you stopped
playback for the disc currently in the player.
• The resume function will be deactivated:
— when the disc is ejected.
• If the resume function is activated during fast/
slow forward or fast/slow reverse playback,
normal playback starts when you press u.
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MP3 file playback with the
menu display
Displaying running time
If you have set “SMART NAV” to “WITH
MENU” (page 28) and play a CD containing
MP3 files, the menu display for folder names
and MP3 file names will appear. You can
easily search the desired MP3 file with the
“SMART NAV” menu display.
You can display the running time of DVDs,
Video CDs and Audio CDs.
DISPLAY
POWER
SEARCH
CLEAR
DISPLAY
1 Insert a CD containing MP3 files in this
player.
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
The “SMART NAV” menu display appears.
SMART NAVI
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0
TOP MENU
SUBTITLE
ROOT
ROOT
0
1
2
3
MENU
ANGLE
AUDIO
FOLDER 1
FOLDER 2
FOLDER 3
ENTER
SETUP
MONITOR
POWER
VOL
INPUT
2 Press the number buttons to select the
desired folder.
During playback, press (DISPLAY).
The running time is displayed at the upper
left.
M/,/m/< buttons are also available to
select the desired folder.
If you select the folder 1, the MP3 file
names in the folder 1 appear.
• DVD
1 Press (DISPLAY) while the running
time is displayed.
2 Each time you press (DISPLAY), the
display changes as follows:
SMART NAVI
ROOT
_ _
0
1
2
3
4
5
FOLDER 1
FOLDER 2
FOLDER 3
SCHUBERT
BACH
MOZART
CHOPIN
BRAHMS
TITLE 01/01 CHAPTER 02/05
00:24:50
Dolby D*
TITLE REMAIN
01:25:41
Dolby D*
CHAPTER ELAPSED
00:01:48
Dolby D*
CHAPTER REMAIN
3 Press the number buttons to select the
desired MP3 file.
00:03:26
Dolby D*
M/,/m/< buttons are also available to
select the desired MP3 file.
Playback starts.
OFF
* The format of the sound source (Dolby D,
DTS, or LPCM) may appear.
To turn off the menu display for MP3 files, set
“SMART NAV” to “NO MENU” (page 28).
To exit the display for running time, press
(DISPLAY) repeatedly to select “OFF.”
Note
To deactivate the resume function, press x again
while playback is stopped or eject the disc from
the player.
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• Video CD (when PBC is set to OFF)/CD
1 Press (DISPLAY) while the running
time is displayed.
Changing the subtitle
language
2 Each time you press (DISPLAY), the
display changes as follows:
Some DVDs have recorded subtitles in one or
more languages. You can turn the subtitles on
or off, or change the subtitle language on such
DVDs.
SINGLE ELAPSED
00:00:12
SINGLE REMAIN
00:04:45
DISPLAY
POWER
SEARCH
CLEAR
TOTAL ELAPSED
00:06:32
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
TOTAL REMAIN
00:41:15
7
0
TOP MENU
SUBTITLE
OFF
SUBTITLE
MENU
ANGLE
AUDIO
ENTER
To exit the display for running time, press
(DISPLAY) repeatedly to select “OFF.”
SETUP
MONITOR
POWER
VOL
INPUT
Press (SUBTITLE), during playback.
The subtitle language is displayed at the
upper left.
Example: a subtitle language display
SUBTITLE
02/32 : ENGLISH
Each time you press (SUBTITLE), the
language switches within the list of subtitle
languages recorded on the disc.
When the display for the language code
appears, input the language code
corresponding to the desired language
(page 34).
Notes
• You can also change the subtitle languages by
changing Setup*. See “Displaying the subtitles
for DVD — SUBTITLE” (page 25).
* You can change to a specific subtitle language
using a setup menu, only if the language is
included in both the disc and the setup screen.
• If you want to hide the subtitles, press
(SUBTITLE) repeatedly to select “OFF.”
• This function varies or may not work, depending
on the DVD.
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Using the MENU button
Using a DVD menu
Some DVDs have more comprehensive Menu
that includes such things as the audio
languages, subtitle languages, titles, and
chapters, etc.
With some DVDs you can use the original
menu such as Title menu and DVD menu. You
can play your favorite scene or song by
selecting titles of songs and scenes during a
DVD playback. You can select an item, subtitle
language, audio language etc. by selecting a
DVD menu. The contents of title menus and
DVD menus differ, depending on the DVD.
There may be some DVDs which have no
recorded menus.
1 During a DVD playback, press (MENU).
The DVD menu is displayed.
2 Press M/,/m/< to select the desired
item.
3 Press (ENTER)*.
DISPLAY
POWER
SEARCH
CLEAR
* If additional selection screens appear, repeat
step 2 and 3.
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
Notes
• Some DVDs do not have a DVD menu and on
some DVDs, the contents of the DVD menu and
title menu are the same.
• On some DVDs, “DVD Menu” may be expressed
as “MENU.”
7
0
TOP MENU
SUBTITLE
TOP MENU
MENU
ENTER
MENU
ANGLE
AUDIO
ENTER
• Some DVDs, “Press ENTER” may be expressed as
“Press SELECT” in step 3.
SETUP
• The contents of the DVD menu differ, depending
on the DVD.
• Read the instruction manual supplied with a
DVD.
M/m
</,
MONITOR
POWER
VOL
INPUT
Using the TOP MENU button
Some DVDs have a title menu. From the title
menu you can select a title for playback. Titles
are the longest sections of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, e.g., a movie, or an album
for audio software, etc. The TOP MENU
button is available to display the initial menu
screen.
1 During DVD playback, press (TOP MENU).
The top menu* (titles) is displayed.
* The contents of the top menu differ,
depending on the DVD.
2 Press M/,/m/< to select the desired
title.
3 Press (ENTER).
The title you selected starts to play.
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Changing the audio
language
Changing angles
Some DVDs have multiple audio languages
Some DVDs have multiple alternative angles
recorded for certain scenes. If you have set
“ANGLE MARK” to “ON” (page 21), a notice
appears for 3 seconds at the scene. If “ANGLE
MARK” is not set to “ON,” the notice does not
appear at the scene.
you can choose from.
DISPLAY
POWER
SEARCH
CLEAR
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
DISPLAY
POWER
SEARCH
CLEAR
7
0
TOP MENU
SUBTITLE
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
MENU
ANGLE
AUDIO
ENTER
7
0
AUDIO
TOP MENU
SUBTITLE
SETUP
MENU
ANGLE
AUDIO
ENTER
ANGLE
MONITOR
POWER
VOL
INPUT
SETUP
MONITOR
POWER
VOL
INPUT
During playback, press (AUDIO)
repeatedly to select the desired audio
language.
The current audio language is displayed at
1 During playback of a DVD having
multiple alternative angles recorded,
press (ANGLE)when a notice appears.
The number of the currently selected angle
is displayed at the upper right.
the upper left.
Example: an audio language display
AUDIO 1/2: Dolby D 5.1 ENGLISH
2 Press (ANGLE) repeatedly to select your
favorite angle number, while the angle
number is displayed.
The format of the sound source
(Dolby D, DTS, or LPCM) may appear.
Each time you press (ANGLE), the angle
When the display for the language code
appears, input the language code
corresponding to the desired language
(page 34).
number switches.
The angle number you
have currently
3 / 5
selected/the total
number of multiple
alternative angles
Notes
• You can switch the audio language only if
multiple audio languages are recorded on the
DVD.
• You can also change the audio languages by
using the DVD menu (page 17) or the setup
screen* (page 24).
* You can change to a specific audio language
using a setup screen, only if the language is
included in both the disc and the setup screen.
• This function varies or may not work, depending
on the DVD.
Notes
• You can switch the angle only if multiple angles
are recorded on the DVD.
• The total number of recorded angles differs
depending on the DVD and scene.
• You can only switch the angle during normal
playback. You cannot switch the angle during
fast forward/reward playback.
• When the selected scene with multi angles
appears, the angle is automatically switched to
the angle number you selected in step 2.
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Changing the audio output Using the PBC (playback
control) function
You can select the desired audio output from
“STEREO,” “L-MONO,” “R-MONO,” or “MIX-
MONO”during Video CD or Audio CD
playback.
During playback of a PBC compatible Video
CD, you can display the PBC menu and select
the item from the menu.
DISPLAY
POWER
SEARCH
CLEAR
DISPLAY
POWER
SEARCH
CLEAR
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
Number
buttons
7
0
TOP MENU
SUBTITLE
7
0
TOP MENU
TOP MENU
SUBTITLE
MENU
ANGLE
AUDIO
ENTER
MENU
ANGLE
AUDIO
ENTER
O
SETUP
AUDIO
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SETUP
u
MONITOR
POWER
VOL
INPUT
MONITOR
POWER
VOL
INPUT
1 Insert a Video CD, then press
1 During playback, press (AUDIO).
The current output is displayed at the
upper left.
(TOP MENU) repeatedly to select “PBC
ON.”
Depending on the Video CD, the PBC menu
may be displayed automatically after
inserting a Video CD.
Each time you press (TOP MENU), the PBC
menu function turns on or off.
Example: an audio output display
L-MONO
2 Press (AUDIO) to select the desired
output from “STEREO,” “L-MONO,” “R-
MONO,” or “MIX-MONO” while the
output is displayed.
2 Press u.
The PBC menu is displayed.
Each time you press(AUDIO), the output
switches.
3 While the PBC menu screen is displayed;
— press the number buttons to select the
number of the desired item.
— press ./> to go to the previous/
next page.
Button functions vary or may not work,
depending on the Video CD.
Notes
• To display the PBC menu during playback of a
Video CD, press (TOP MENU) repeatedly to select
“PBC ON,” then press u.
• During playback of a Video CD with “PBC ON,”
press the number buttons or ./> to change
the item. The PBC menu is not displayed but the
item you selected starts to play.
• During playback of a Video CD with “PBC ON,”
press O to display the PBC menu.
• The PBC menus differ, depending on the Video
CD. Read the instruction manual supplied with
the Video CD.
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Note
To play images at full size, set your monitor “Full ”
or to the corresponding mode. For details, read
the operating instructions supplied with your
monitor.
Changing Setup
You can set up and adjust this player using the
on-screen setup menu. Most settings need to
be set when you first use this player.
1 Press (SETUP).
The main page for setup appears.
“PREFERENCES” is only available when
playback is stopped.
DISPLAY
POWER
SEARCH
CLEAR
SETUP MENU -- MAIN PAGE
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
GENERAL SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
AUDIO SETUP
7
0
TOP MENU
SUBTITLE
PREFERENCES
ENTER
SETUP
MENU
ANGLE
AUDIO
ENTER
EXIT SETUP
M/m
</,
SETUP
GENERAL SETUP
MONITOR
POWER
VOL
INPUT
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“GENERAL SETUP,” then press (ENTER).
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “TV
Changing the aspect ratio
of screen — TV DISPLAY
DISPLAY,” then press ,.
-- GENERAL PAGE - -
A monitor has two types of aspect ratio: the
normal type with a 4:3 horizontal-to-vertical
screen ratio, and a wide type with a 16:9 ratio.
Some DVDs also have multiple types of aspect
ratio as follows:
TV DISPLAY
ANGLE MARK
CAPTIONS
4:3 PS
4:3 LB
16:9 WIDE
SCR SAVER
MAIN PAGE
4:3 PS: Pan Scan
If you play a 16:9-
wide-image DVD on a
normal monitor
NORMAL TV PAN SCAN
connected with this
player, the images are
cropped at the left and
right.
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
desired item from “4:3 PS,” “4:3 LB,” or
“16:9 WIDE.”
4:3 LB: Letter Box
If you play a 16:9-
wide-image DVD on a
normal monitor
connected with this
player, the images are
compressed vertically.
5 Press (ENTER).
“SET TO WIDE” is displayed at the lower
left on the monitor, for example if you
select “16:9 WIDE” in step 4.
To return to normal play screen, press
(SETUP) anytime.
16:9 wide: Wide Screen
If you play a 16:9-
Notes
• To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/
< repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press
(ENTER).
wide-image DVD on a
wide monitor
connected with this
player, the images are
played at full size.
• Regardless of setting to “4:3 PS” or “4:3 LB,”
either of setting may be automatically activated,
depending on the DVD.
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Displaying the multi-angle Displaying captions for
notice — ANGLE MARK
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on the DVD and you have set the
“ANGLE MARK” to “ON,” a notice appears at
the scene.
viewers with hearing
difficulties — CAPTIONS
Captions are the words displayed on the
monitor that describe the audio or sound
portion of a DVD. Captions allow viewers with
hearing difficulties to follow the dialog and the
action of a scene simultaneously. This function
is only available when a DVD containing
captions is played.
1 Press (SETUP).
The main page for setup appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“GENERAL SETUP,” then press (ENTER).
1 Press (SETUP).
The main page for setup appears.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ANGLE
MARK,” then press ,.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
-- GENERAL PAGE - -
“GENERAL SETUP,” then press (ENTER).
TV DISPLAY
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
ANGLE MARK
CAPTIONS
ON
“CAPTIONS,” then press ,.
OFF
SCR SAVER
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON.”
MAIN PAGE
5 Press (ENTER).
-- GENERAL PAGE - -
TURN ANGLE MARK ON
TV DISPLAY
ANGLE MARK
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON.”
CAPTIONS
ON
SCR SAVER
OFF
5 Press (ENTER).
“ANGLE MARK ON” is displayed at the
lower left on the monitor.
MAIN PAGE
To turn off the multi-angle notice, select “OFF”
in step 4.
CLOSED CAPTION NOW ON
To return to normal play screen, press
(SETUP) anytime.
To turn off the captions, select “OFF” in step 4.
To return to normal play screen, press
Note
(SETUP) anytime.
To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/<
repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press
(ENTER).
Note
To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/<
repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press
(ENTER).
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Setting the screen saver
— SCR SAVER
Selecting the speaker
mode — SPEAKER SETUP
If you set the “SCR SAVER” setting to “ON,”
the screen saver image appears when you
leave the player in pause or stop mode for
more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will
help prevent the monitor from becoming
damaged.
You can select the speaker mode setting from
“LT-RT” or “STEREO.” The downmix func-
tion is used to create stereo (2-channel) signals
from more than 5 separated digital signals of a
source.
LT-RT: theater downmix mode.
STEREO: stereo downmix mode.
1 Press (SETUP).
The main page for setup appears.
1 Press (SETUP).
The main page for setup appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“GENERAL SETUP,” then press (ENTER).
“SPEAKER SETUP,” then press (ENTER).
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “SCR
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
SAVER,” then press ,.
“DOWNMIX,” then press ,.
-- SPEAKER SETUP PAGE - -
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON.”
DOWNMIX
STEREO
LT/RT
5 Press (ENTER).
MAIN PAGE
-- GENERAL PAGE - -
TV DISPLAY
ANGLE MARK
CAPTIONS
ON
SCR SAVER
OFF
SET LT/RT DOWNMIX
MAIN PAGE
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
desired item from “LT/RT” or “STEREO.”
SCREEN SAVER NOW ON
5 Press (ENTER).
“LT/RT DOWNMIX” is displayed at the
lower left on the monitor, for example if
you select “LT/RT” in step 4.
To turn off the screen saver setting, select
“OFF” in step 4.
To return to normal play screen, press
(SETUP) anytime.
To return to normal play screen, press
(SETUP) anytime.
Note
Note
To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/<
repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press
(ENTER).
To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/<
repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press
(ENTER).
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Selecting the audio output Selecting the compression
mode — AUDIO OUT
setting for the sound
— DYNAMIC
You can select the audio output setting from
“SPDIF/RAW” or “SPDIF/PCM.”
SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a
standard of audio transfer file format. SPDIF
allows the transfer of audio, however, signal
quality may be degraded.
You can select the compression setting for the
sound. If you set the DYNAMIC setting to
“OFF” and watch an exciting movie, you can
enjoy dynamic sound to its best effect.
However, for example, if the sound is too
dynamic and loud to hear low level sound
such as human voices, try adjusting the
dynamic range.
SPDIF/RAW: outputs the original audio data in
SPDIF format.
SPDIF/PCM: outputs the sampling of the
original audio data in SPDIF
format.
1 Press (SETUP).
1 Press (SETUP).
The main page for setup appears.
The main page for setup appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select “AUDIO
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select “AUDIO
SETUP,” then press (ENTER).
SETUP,” then press (ENTER).
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “AUDIO
“DYNAMIC,” then press ,.
OUT,” then press ,.
-- AUDIO SETUP - -
-- AUDIO SETUP - -
AUDIO OUT
DYNAMIC
FULL
HIGH
MID
AUDIO OUT
DYNAMIC
SPDIF/RAW
SPDIF/PCM
MAIN PAGE
MAIN PAGE
LOW
OFF
FULL DYNAMIC RNG COMPRESSION
RAW DATA VIA SPDIF
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
desired item from “SPDIF/RAW” or
“SPDIF/PCM.”
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
desired item from “FULL,” “HIGH,” “MID”
or “LOW.”
5 Press (ENTER).
5 Press (ENTER).
“SPDIF/RAW OUTPUT” is displayed at
the lower left on the screen, for example if
you select “SPDIF/RAW” in step 4.
To turn off the dynamic range of sound
volume, select “OFF” in step 4.
To return to normal play screen, press
(SETUP) anytime.
To return to normal play screen, press
(SETUP) anytime.
Note
Note
To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/<
repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press
(ENTER).
To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/<
repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press
(ENTER).
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Selecting the TV color
system — COLOR SYSTEM
Selecting the audio
language for DVD
— AUDIO
The color system differs, depending on your
country. You can change the TV color system
for the monitor.
Some DVDs have multiple audio languages
you can select from.
1 Press (SETUP).
1 Press (SETUP).
The main page for setup appears.
The main page for setup appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PREFERENCES,” then press (ENTER).
“PREFERENCES,” then press (ENTER).
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “COLOR
“AUDIO,” then press ,.
SYSTEM,” then press ,.
-- PREFERENCES PAGE - -
-- PREFERENCES PAGE - -
COLOR SYSTEM
COLOR SYSTEM
AUDIO
NTSC
PAL
AUDIO
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
JAPANESE
OTHERS
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
DEFAULTS
SMART NAVI
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
DEFAULTS
SMART NAVI
SET PREFERENCE TO ENGLISH
NTSC TV
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
desired item from “ENGLISH,” “FRENCH,”
“SPANISH,” “JAPANESE.”
desired item from “NTSC” or “PAL.”
If you select “OTHERS,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List”
(page 34).
5 Press (ENTER).
“SET TO NTSC” is displayed at the lower
left on the screen, for example if you select
“NTSC” in step 4 .
5 Press (ENTER).
To return to normal play screen, press
“PREFERENCE SET TO ENGLISH” is
displayed at the lower left on the screen, for
example if you select “ENGLISH” in step 4.
(SETUP) anytime.
Notes
• To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/
< repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press
(ENTER).
To return to normal play screen, press
(SETUP) anytime.
• If your connected monitor is not PAL compatible,
do not set “COLOR SYSTEM” to “PAL,” as your
monitor will not display, and operations will not
be possible.
Notes
• To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/
< repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press
(ENTER).
• Regardless of setting to the desired language,
other language may be automatically activated,
depending on the DVD.
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Displaying the subtitles
for DVD — SUBTITLE
Selecting the DVD menu
language — DISC MENU
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can
change the subtitles or turn the subtitles on
and off when playback is stopped or the disc is
ejected.
You can select the display language for the
DVD menu.
1 Press (SETUP).
The main page for setup appears.
1 Press (SETUP).
The main page for setup appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PREFERENCES,” then press (ENTER).
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PREFERENCES,” then press (ENTER).
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “DISC
MENU,” then press ,.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“SUBTITLE,” then press ,.
-- PREFERENCES PAGE - -
-- PREFERENCES PAGE - -
COLOR SYSTEM
AUDIO
COLOR SYSTEM
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
DEFAULTS
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
JAPANESE
OTHERS
SUBTITLE
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
JAPANESE
OTHERS
OFF
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
DEFAULTS
SMART NAVI
SMART NAVI
SET PREFERENCE TO ENGLISH
SET PREFERENCE TO ENGLISH
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
desired item from “ENGLISH,” “FRENCH,”
“SPANISH,” or “JAPANESE.”
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
desired item from “ENGLISH,” “FRENCH,”
“SPANISH,” “JAPANESE.”
If you select “OTHERS,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List”
(page 34).
If you select “OTHERS,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List”
(page 34).
5 Press (ENTER).
“PREFERENCE SET TO ENGLISH” is
displayed at the lower left on the screen, for
example if you select “ENGLISH” in step 4.
5 Press (ENTER).
“PREFERENCE SET TO ENGLISH” is
displayed at the lower left on the screen, for
example if you select “ENGLISH” in step 4.
To return to normal play screen, press
(SETUP) anytime.
To turn off the subtitle select “OFF” in step 4.
Notes
To return to normal play screen, press
• To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/
< repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press
(ENTER).
• Regardless of setting to the desired language,
other language may be automatically activated,
depending on the DVD.
(SETUP) anytime.
Notes
• To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/
< repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press
(ENTER).
• Regardless of setting to the desired language,
other language may be automatically activated,
depending on the DVD.
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7 Press the number buttons to enter your
Preparing for the initial
parental setting
password* (the same 4-digit number in
step 6) again at “CONFIRM PWD.”
* If you enter a wrong number, press (ENTER).
All the numbers are cleared.
Playback of some DVDs can be limited
according to a predetermined level, such as the
age of the viewer. The Parental control
function allows you to set a playback
limitation level. When you use the unit for the
first time, set a password and parental level as
described below.
8 Press (ENTER).
Selecting the desired parental
setting — PARENTAL
Setting the password
1 Press (SETUP).
The main page for setup appears.
1 Press (SETUP).
The main page for setup appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PREFERENCES,” then press (ENTER).
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PREFERENCES,” then press (ENTER).
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PARENTAL,” then press ,.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
-- PREFERENCES PAGE - -
“PASSWORD,” then press ,.
-- PREFERENCES PAGE - -
COLOR SYSTEM
AUDIO
1 G
2
COLOR SYSTEM
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
3 PG
4 PG 13
5
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
DEFAULTS
SMART NAVI
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
6 R
7 NC-17
8
PASSWORD
DEFAULTS
CHANGE
SMART NAVI
SET TO G
CHANGE PASSWORD
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
desired item from “1 G,” “2,” “3 PG,” “4
PG-13,” “5,” “6 PG-R,” “7 NC-17,” “8,” or
“OFF.”
4 Press (ENTER).
The setup screen for setting your password
is displayed.
PASSWORD CHANGE PAGE
5 Press (ENTER).
The screen for password appears.
OLD PASSWORD
NEW PASSWORD
CONFIRM PWD.
6 Press the number buttons to enter your
4-digit password number.
The parental setting is completed.
Note
If you forget your registered 4-digit password
number, press 5370.
PLEASE ENTER OLD PASSWORD
5 Press the number buttons to enter 5370
at “OLD PASSWORD.”
6 Press the number buttons to enter your
desired 4-digit number at “NEW
PASSWORD.”
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Refer to the following table. Parental levels of
the table are on the MPAA (Motion Picture
Association of America) rating system. If you
set this player to level “4” for example, DVDs
with levels “5,” “6,” and “7” cannot be played.
Changing your password
— PASSWORD
You can change your password for parental
setting here. Follow the steps below.
1 Press (SETUP).
This Unit
“OFF*”
“8”
MPAA Rating System
The main page for setup appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PREFERENCES,” then press (ENTER).
“7”
“NC-17”: No one 17 and
under admitted
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PASSWORD,” then press ,.
“6”
“5”
“4”
“R”: Restricted
-- PREFERENCES PAGE - -
“—”:
COLOR SYSTEM
AUDIO
“PG-13”: Parents strongly
cautioned
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
“3”
“PG”: Parental guidance
suggested
PASSWORD
DEFAULTS
CHANGE
“2”
“1”
“—”:
SMART NAVI
“G”: General audience
CHANGE PASSWORD
* If you select level “OFF,” you can play all discs.
4 Press , to select “CHANGE,” and press
(ENTER).
5 Press the number buttons to enter your
old password, new password, then new
password again to confirm it.
PASSWORD CHANGE PAGE
OLD PASSWORD
NEW PASSWORD
CONFIRM PWD.
PLEASE ENTER OLD PASSWORD
8 Press (ENTER).
To return to normal play screen, press
(SETUP) anytime.
Note
If you forget your registered 4-digit password
number, press 5370.
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Returning this player to
the factory setting
— DEFAULTS
Setting the menu display
for MP3 files
— SMART NAV
You can return this player to the factory setting
except your password (page 26, 27) and
parental setting (page 26). Follow the steps
below.
If you have set “SMART NAV” to “WITH
MENU” and play a CD containing MP3 files,
the menu display for folder names and MP3
file names appear. You can easily search the
desired MP3 file with the “SMART NAV”
menu display.
1 Press (SETUP).
The main page for setup appears.
1 Press (SETUP).
The main page for setup appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PREFERENCES,” then press (ENTER).
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PREFERENCES,” then press (ENTER).
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“DEFAULTS,” then press ,.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“SMART NAV,” then press ,.
-- PREFERENCES PAGE - -
-- PREFERENCES PAGE - -
COLOR SYSTEM
AUDIO
COLOR SYSTEM
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
SUBTITLE
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
DISC MENU
PARENTAL
PASSWORD
DEFAULTS
RESET
DEFAULTS
NO MENU
SMART NAVI
SMART NAVI
WITH MENU
LOAD FACTORY SETTINGS
NO MENU
4 Press , to select “RESET.”
4 Press , to select “WITH MENU.”
5 Press (ENTER).
5 Press (ENTER).
“WITH MENU” is displayed at the lower
left on the screen.
“FACTORY SETTINGS LOADED” is
displayed at the lower left on the screen.
To turn off the menu display for MP3 files,
select “NO MENU” in step 4.
To return to normal play screen, press
(SETUP) anytime.
To return to normal play screen, press
Note
To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/<
repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press
(ENTER).
(SETUP) anytime.
Note
To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/<
repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press
(ENTER).
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Replacing the lithium battery
Additional
Information
When the battery becomes weak, the range of
the card remote commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery. Use of any other battery may present a
risk of fire or explosion.
Maintenance
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
matching the amperage rating stated on the
original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the
power connection and replace the fuse. If the
fuse blows again after replacement, there may
be an internal malfunction. In such a case,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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1
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2
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Notes on lithium battery
•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure
good contact.
•Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
•Do not hold the battery with metallic
tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may
occur.
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
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Specifications
System
General
Laser
Signal format system
Semiconductor laser
NTSC
Outputs
Audio output
Video output
Optical output
Inputs
IR input
Audio characteristics
DV 12V input
Power requirements
Dimensions
12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Approx. 187 × 70 × 243 mm
(7 1/2 × 2 7/8 × 9 5/8 in)
(w/h/d)
Frequency response
Signal to noise ratio
Hermonic distortion
Dynamic range
20 Hz to 20 kHz
90dB (A)
0.03 %
90dB
below measurable limits
( 0.001% W PEAK)
Wow and flutter
Mass
Approx. 2.1kg
(4 lb 11 oz)
0 ˚C to 45 ˚C
(32 ˚F to 113 ˚F)
Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Card remote commander
RM-X135
Operating temperature
Supplied accessories
Operating Instructions (1 set)
Monitor
XVM-R70, XVM-H65
Optional equipment
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Disc playback
Troubleshooting
A disc cannot be loaded.
The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with the player.
Before going through the checklist below,
check the connection and operating
procedures.
•Another disc is already loaded.
•The disc is forcibly inserted upside down
or in the wrong way.
MP3 files cannot be played back.
•Recording was not performed according to
the ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or
the Joliet or Romeo convention in the
expansion format.
•The file extension “.MP3” is not added to
the file name.
•Files are not stored in MP3 format.
General
This player is not turned on.
•Check the connections.
•If you find the connections in order, check
the fuse.
If the fuse is blown, replace it with a
correctly rated fuse.
t If the fuse blows again, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
MP3 files take longer to play back than
others.
The following discs take a longer time to
start playback.
•Press and hold the POWER button on the
player until the POWER button lights up
in green.
•The player may be overheated.
t Make sure that the player is completely
turned off. Wait until the player cools
off, then press the POWER button on
the player until the POWER button
lights up in green.
— a disc recorded with a complicated tree
structure.
— a disc recorded in Multi Session.
— a disc to which data can be added.
The sound skips due to vibration.
•The player is installed at an angle of more
than 15°.
•The player is not installed in a sturdy part
of the car.
The contents of the memory have been
erased.
•The power cord or battery has been
disconnected.
•The power connecting cord is not
connected properly.
Playback functions such as pause are
deactivated.
•The RESET button has been pressed.
•The disc is ejected.
The sound skips.
Stored settings are erased. The fuse has
blown. Makes noise when the ignition key
is in the ON, ACC, or OFF position.
Dirty or defective disc.
The leads are not matched correctly with the
car’s accessory power connector.
No power is being supplied to the unit.
•Check the connection. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
•The car does not have an ACC position.
t Press and hold the POWER button on
the player until the POWER button
lights up in green.
The power is continuously supplied to the
unit.
The car does not have an ACC position.
t Press and hold the POWER button on the
player until the green light of the
POWER button is turned off.
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Picture
The language for the sound track cannot be
changed during playback of a DVD.
•Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD.
•Changing the language for the track is
prohibited on the DVD.
There is no picture.
•Check that the player is connected
securely.
•The connecting cord to the monitor is
damaged. Replace it with a new one.
•Make sure the monitor is turned on.
•Make sure the video input is selected on
the monitor to view pictures from the
player.
The subtitle language cannot be changed
during playback of a DVD.
•Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on
the DVD.
•Changing the language for the subtitles is
prohibited on the DVD.
Picture noise appears.
Clean the disc.
The subtitles cannot be turned off during
playback of a DVD.
Depending on the DVD, you may not be
able to turn the subtitles off.
Even though you set the aspect ratio by
changing the setup (page 20), the picture
will not fill the screen.
The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD.
The angles cannot be changed during
playback of a DVD.
•Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD.
•Change the angles at a scene recorded with
multiple angles (page 18).
•Changing the angles is prohibited on the
DVD.
Operation
The remote commander does not function.
•Remove any obstacles between the remote
commander and the player.
•Use the remote commander closer to the
remote control sensor.
•Point the light emitter of the commander at
the remote control sensor of the player.
•Replace the battery in the remote if it is
weak.
The player does not operate properly.
Static electricity, etc., may affect the player’s
operation.
t Make sure that the player is completely
turned off. Wait until the player cools off,
then press the POWER button on the
player until the POWER button lights up
in green.
The player does not play from the
beginning when playing a disc.
•Resume Playback may be activated.
t Press x again or eject the disc.
•Depending on the DVD, a TOP menu or a
DVD menu may automatically appear on
the monitor during playback.
t Select the desired menu (page 19).
•Depending on the Video CD, the PBC
menu display automatically appears on the
monitor during playback.
t Select the desired menu (page 19).
Playback stops automatically.
The disc may contain an auto pause signal.
While playing such a disc, this player stops
playback at the signal.
You cannot perform certain functions, such
as Stop or Search Playback.
With some discs, you cannot activate these
functions.
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Error display
Error displays
The following indications will be displayed for
about 8 seconds.
POWER OFF OVERHEAT
The player may be overheated.
t Allow the unit to cool off, then press
(POWER) on the player again.
WRONG REGION
The region code of the DVD currently in the
player does not conform to the player.
t Make sure the region code of the DVD
and the player (page 5).
The operation cannot be done.
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Language Code List
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
1027 Afar
1183 Irish
1347 Maori
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali; Bangla 1248 Indonesian
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1435 Pashto; Pushto 1535 Tonga
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian; Lettish
1345 Malagasy
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-Romance 1540 Tatar
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-Croatian 1632 Xhosa
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1703 Not specified
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