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Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 65).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 65).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio
output level.
This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio
output level.
This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the
output from the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the
output from the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set
to “D-PCM” (page 71).
to “D-PCM” (page 71).
◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2
channels when you play a DVD which has
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the
rear signal components, see “Checking the
audio signal format” (page 46). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
channels when you play a DVD which has
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the
rear signal components, see “Checking the
audio signal format” (page 46). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
“D-PCM” (page 71).
“D-PCM” (page 71).
◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect a component such
as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 19.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,”
“DTS,” and “48 kHz/96 kHz PCM” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
signals when you connect a component such
as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 19.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,”
“DTS,” and “48 kHz/96 kHz PCM” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
OFF
Normally, select this position.
ON
Select this when the playback sound
from the speakers is distorted.
from the speakers is distorted.
STANDARD
Normally select this position.
TV MODE
Makes low sounds clear even if
you turn the volume down.
you turn the volume down.
WIDE
RANGE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
at a live performance.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
MPEG:
D-PCM
PCM
DTS:
OFF
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
SUR-
ROUND
Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to two channels for
enjoying surround sounds.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to two channels for
enjoying surround sounds.
NORMAL
Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to two channels for
use with your stereo.
downmixed to two channels for
use with your stereo.
ON
Normally select this position. When
you select “ON,” see “Setting the
digital output signal” for further
settings.
you select “ON,” see “Setting the
digital output signal” for further
settings.
OFF
The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analog circuit is minimal.
upon the analog circuit is minimal.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
MPEG:
OFF
STANDARD
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
PCM
DTS:
OFF
DIGITAL OUT:
ON
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
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If you connect a component that is
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from
the speakers, risking damage to your ears or
speakers.
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from
the speakers, risking damage to your ears or
speakers.
◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
◆ MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
◆ DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
signal.
Note
The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT L/
R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting
and keep their original sampling frequency level.
R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting
and keep their original sampling frequency level.
D-PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You can
select whether the signals
conform to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) or not by making
adjustments to the
“DOWNMIX” item in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 70).
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You can
select whether the signals
conform to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) or not by making
adjustments to the
“DOWNMIX” item in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 70).
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
PCM
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.
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.
MPEG
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
OFF
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
ON
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
48kHz/16bit
The audio signals of DVD
VIDEOs are always converted
to 48kHz/16bit.
VIDEOs are always converted
to 48kHz/16bit.
96kHz/24bit
All types of signals including
96kHz/24bit are output in their
original format. However, if the
signal is encrypted for
copyright protection purposes,
the signal is only output as
48kHz/16bit.
96kHz/24bit are output in their
original format. However, if the
signal is encrypted for
copyright protection purposes,
the signal is only output as
48kHz/16bit.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the player, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
difficulties while using the player, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Power
The power is not turned on.
,
Check that the mains lead is connected
securely.
securely.
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
,
Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
,
The connecting cords are damaged.
,
Check the connection to your TV (page 16)
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
,
Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an
item appropriate for your system (page 67).
item appropriate for your system (page 67).
,
The disc is dirty or flawed.
,
If the picture output from your player goes
through your VCR to get to your TV or if
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal
applied to some DVD programmes could
affect picture quality. If you still experience
problems even when you connect your
player directly to your TV, try connecting
your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input
(page 16).
through your VCR to get to your TV or if
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal
applied to some DVD programmes could
affect picture quality. If you still experience
problems even when you connect your
player directly to your TV, try connecting
your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input
(page 16).
,
The disc is recorded in a colour system that
is different from your TV.
is different from your TV.
,
You have set the NORMAL/
PROGRESSIVE switch to PROGRESSIVE
on the rear panel (the PROGRESSIVE
indicator lights up) even though your TV
cannot accept the progressive signal. In this
case, set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to NORMAL on the rear panel so
that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.
PROGRESSIVE switch to PROGRESSIVE
on the rear panel (the PROGRESSIVE
indicator lights up) even though your TV
cannot accept the progressive signal. In this
case, set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to NORMAL on the rear panel so
that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.
,
You set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to PROGRESSIVE on the rear panel
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up)
but did not connect your TV to the player’s
switch to PROGRESSIVE on the rear panel
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up)
but did not connect your TV to the player’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a
component video cord. Set to
PROGRESSIVE only when you connect
your TV to the player’s COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks using a component
video cord (page 16).
component video cord. Set to
PROGRESSIVE only when you connect
your TV to the player’s COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks using a component
video cord (page 16).
,
Even if your TV is compatible with
progressive format 525p/625p signals, the
image may be affected when you set the
player to progressive format. In this case,
set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
to NORMAL so that the PROGRESSIVE
indicator turns off and the player is set to
normal (interlace) format.
progressive format 525p/625p signals, the
image may be affected when you set the
player to progressive format. In this case,
set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
to NORMAL so that the PROGRESSIVE
indicator turns off and the player is set to
normal (interlace) format.
,
If you set “LINE” to “RGB” in “SCREEN
SETUP” (page 25, 67), the player outputs
no component video signals.
SETUP” (page 25, 67), the player outputs
no component video signals.
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TY TYPE”
under “SCREEN SETUP.”
though the aspect ratio is set in “TY TYPE”
under “SCREEN SETUP.”
,
The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
DVD.
The picture is black and white.
,
Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an
item appropriate for your TV (page 67).
item appropriate for your TV (page 67).
,
Depending on the TV, the picture on the
screen becomes black and white when you
play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour
system.
screen becomes black and white when you
play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour
system.
,
If you are using a SCART (Euro AV) cord,
be sure to use one that is fully wired (21-
pins).
be sure to use one that is fully wired (21-
pins).
Sound
There is no sound.
,
Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
,
The connecting cord is damaged.
,
The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 21,
22, 23).
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 21,
22, 23).
,
The amplifier (receiver) input is not
correctly set.
correctly set.
,
The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode.
motion Play mode.
,
The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
mode.
,
If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings
(page 70).
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings
(page 70).
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While playing a Super VCD on which the
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will
come out when you select “2:STEREO,”
“2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will
come out when you select “2:STEREO,”
“2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”
,
When playing multi-channel MPEG audio
sound tracks, only the Front (L) and Front
(R) signals will be output from your two
front speakers.
sound tracks, only the Front (L) and Front
(R) signals will be output from your two
front speakers.
Sound distortion occurs.
,
Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“ON” (page 70).
“ON” (page 70).
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
“TV MODE” (page 70).
The sound volume may improve if you set
“AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“TV MODE” (page 70).
,
Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“OFF” (page 70).
“OFF” (page 70).
Operation
The remote does not function.
,
The batteries in the remote are weak.
,
There are obstacles between the remote and
the player.
the player.
,
The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.
player is too far.
,
The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the player.
sensor on the player.
The disc does not play.
,
The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down.
,
The disc is skewed.
,
The player cannot play certain discs
(page 7).
(page 7).
,
The region code on the DVD does not match
the player.
the player.
,
Moisture has condensed inside the player
(page 3).
(page 3).
,
The player cannot play a recorded disc that
is not correctly finalized (page 7).
is not correctly finalized (page 7).
The MP3 audio track cannot be played
(page 52).
(page 52).
,
The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
,
The MP3 audio track does not have the
extension “.MP3.”
extension “.MP3.”
,
The data is not formatted in MP3 even
though it has the extension “.MP3.”
though it has the extension “.MP3.”
,
The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
,
The player cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
MP3PRO format.
,
“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE
(JPEG)” (page 54).
(JPEG)” (page 54).
The JPEG image file cannot be played
(page 52).
(page 52).
,
The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet.
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet.
,
The file has an extension other than
“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
,
The image is larger than 3072 (width) u
2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than
3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG.
(Some progressive JPEG files cannot be
displayed even if the file size is within this
specified capacity.)
2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than
3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG.
(Some progressive JPEG files cannot be
displayed even if the file size is within this
specified capacity.)
,
The image does not fit the screen (the image
is reduced).
is reduced).
,
“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO
(MP3)” (page 56).
(MP3)” (page 56).
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files start playing simultaneously.
files start playing simultaneously.
,
“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO.”
(page 56).
(page 56).
The album/track/file names are not
displayed correctly.
displayed correctly.
,
The player can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
“*”.
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
“*”.
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
beginning.
,
Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 33).
or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 33).
,
Resume play has taken effect (page 30).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
automatically.
,
The disc features an auto playback function.
,
“AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is
set to “ON” (page 69).
set to “ON” (page 69).
Playback stops automatically.
,
While playing discs with an auto pause
signal, the player stops playback at the auto
pause signal.
signal, the player stops playback at the auto
pause signal.
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