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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/
DVD Player. Before operating this player,
please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Mains cord must only be
changed at a qualified
service shop.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS
1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is
located on the rear exterior.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
This label is located on the Laser protective
housing inside the enclosure.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need
to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with
or mark) must be used.If the plug supplied with this equipment
has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to
attach the fuse cover after you change the
fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse
cover. If you should lose the fuse cover,
please contact your nearest Sony service
station.
Precautions
Safety
- This unit operates on 220 - 240 V AC, 50/
60 Hz. Check that the units operating
voltage is identical with your local
power supply.
- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
Installing
- Do not install the unit in an inclined
position. It is designed to be operated in
a horizontal position only.
- Keep the unit and discs away from
equipment with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.
- Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS
About This Manual 4
This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4
Precautions 6
Notes About the Discs 6
Getting Started 7
Unpacking 7
TV Hookups 8
Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 12
2+1 Channel Surround Hookups 14
5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 15
Selecting the Language for the On-Screen
Display 17
Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) 18
Inserting Discs 19
Playing Discs 22
Playing Discs 22
Playing Side B (FLIP) 25
Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame 25
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) 27
Using the DVDs Menu 28
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC
Playback) 29
Using the Front Panel Display 30
Displaying the Disc Information (Disc Browser)
32
Filing Discs in the Folder (Disc Browser - File Mode)
34
Labeling Discs and Folders (Disc Browser - Edit
Mode) 36
Sorting Discs (Disc Browser - Sort Mode) 39
Using Various Functions with the
Control Menu 41
Using the Control Menu Display 41
Control Menu Item List 43
Searching for a Disc/Title/Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene 44
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining
Time 45
Selecting a Starting Point Using the Time Code
46
Viewing the Disc Information 47Changing the Sound 47
Displaying the Subtitles 49
Changing the Angles 50
Digital Cinema Sound Settings 51
Checking the Play Information 52
Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) 53
Selecting the Disc Mode (1 Disc or All Discs) 55
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 56
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 58
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) 59
Repeating a Specific Portion (A-“B Repeat) 60
Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER) 61
Settings and Adjustments 64
Using the Setup Display 64
Setup Display Item List 66
Setting the Display Language or Sound Track
(LANGUAGE SETUP) 67
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) 68
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 70
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) 74
Subwoofer Set Up (SPEAKER SETUP) 76
Controlling Your TV or AV Receiver (Amplifier)
with the Supplied Remote 77
Controlling the CD Changer (Mega Control) 79
Additional Information 81
Troubleshooting 81
Self-diagnosis function 84
Specifications 84
Glossary 85
Language Code List 87
Index to Parts and Controls 88
Index 92