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Additional Information
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that 
is not correctly finalized (page 7).
The MP3 audio track cannot be played 
(page 45).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3 
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3 
format that conforms to UDF (Universal 
Disk Format).
, The MP3 audio track does not have the 
extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even 
though it has the extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III 
data.
, The player cannot play audio tracks in 
mp3PRO format.
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE 
(JPEG)” (page 50).
, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a 
DivX video file.
The JPEG image file cannot be played 
(page 45).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG 
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG 
format that conforms to UDF (Universal 
Disk Format).
, The file has an extension other than 
“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
, The image is larger than 3072 (width) ×
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).
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO 
(MP3)” (page 50).
, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a 
DivX video file.
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image 
files start playing simultaneously.
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO” 
(page 50).
The DivX video file cannot be played.
, The file is not created in DivX format.
, The file has an extension other than “.AVI” 
or “.DIVX.”
, The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD 
(DivX video) is not created in a DivX 
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet/UDF.
, The DivX video file is larger than 720 
(width) × 576 (height).
The album/track/file names are not 
displayed correctly.
, The player can only display numbers and 
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as 
“*”.
The disc does not start playing from the 
beginning.
, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or 
A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 26).
, Resume play has taken effect (page 23).
The player starts playing the disc 
automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function.
, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is 
set to “ON” (page 63).
“Copyright lock” appears and the screen 
turns blue when playing in DVD-VR mode.
, Images taken from digital broadcasts, etc., 
may contain copy protection signals, such 
as complete copy protection signals, single 
copy signals, and restriction-free signals. 
When images that contain copy protection 
signals are played, a blue screen may appear 
instead of the images. It may take a while 
when looking for playable images.
Playback stops automatically.
, While playing discs with an auto pause 
signal, the player stops playback at the auto 
pause signal.
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Some functions such as Stop, Fast Play, 
Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, Repeat 
Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play cannot 
be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able 
to do some of the operations above. Refer to 
the operating manual that comes with the 
disc.
The language for the sound track cannot 
be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 
direct selection button on the remote 
(page 24).
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the 
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the 
language for the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be changed 
or turned off.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 
direct selection button on the remote 
(page 24).
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on 
the DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of 
subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the 
direct selection button on the remote 
(page 24).
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD 
being played.
, The angle can only be changed when the 
” indicator lights up on the front panel 
display (page 9).
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the 
player to operate abnormally, unplug the 
player.
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the 
screen and on the front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated. 
(See the table on page 69.)
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” 
appears on the front panel display.
, Child Lock is set (page 22).
The disc tray does not open and “TRAY 
LOCKED” appears on the front panel 
display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service facility.
“Data error” appears on the TV screen 
when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD.
, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/
DivX video file you want to play is broken.
, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III 
data.
, The JPEG image file format does not 
conform to DCF (page 45).
, The JPEG image file has the extension 
“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG 
format.
, The file you want to play has the extension 
“.AVI” or “.DIVX,” but is not in DivX 
format, or is in DivX format but does not 
conform to a DivX Certified profile.
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Additional Information
Self-diagnosis Function 
(When letters/numbers appear in the 
display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated 
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a 
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) 
with a combination of a letter and four digits 
appears on the screen and the front panel 
display. In this case, check the following 
table.
Glossary
Album (page 47, 53)
A unit in which to store DivX video files, 
JPEG image files, or MP3 audio tracks on a 
DATA CD/DATA DVD. (“Album” is an 
exclusive definition for this player.)
Chapter (page 9)
Sections of a picture or a music feature that 
are smaller than titles. A title is composed of 
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no 
chapters may be recorded.
DivX
®
 (page 52)
Digital video technology created by DivX, 
Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technology 
are among the highest quality with a 
relatively small file size.
Dolby Digital (page 18, 64)
Digital audio compression technology 
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This 
technology conforms to multi-channel 
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo 
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in 
this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 
discrete channels of high quality digital audio 
found in “Dolby Digital” theater surround 
sound systems. Good channel separation is 
realized because all of the channel data is 
recorded discretely and little deterioration is 
realized because all channel data processing 
is digital. 
DTS (page 18, 65)
Digital audio compression technology that 
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This 
technology conforms to multi-channel 
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo 
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in 
this format. DTS provides the same discrete 
channels of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because 
all of the channel data is recorded discretely 
and little deterioration is realized because all 
channel data processing is digital.
First three 
characters of 
the service 
number
Cause and/or corrective 
action
C 13
The disc is dirty or recorded 
in a format that this player 
cannot play (page 6).
,Clean the disc with a 
cleaning cloth or check its 
format.
C 31
The disc is not inserted 
correctly.
,Re-insert the disc 
correctly.
E XX
(xx is a number)
To prevent a malfunction, the 
player has performed the 
self-diagnosis function.
,Contact your nearest 
Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service 
facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
C:13:50
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DVD VIDEO (page 5)
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 Byte), which is 7 
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a 
double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 
GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 
9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided 
DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, a 
worldwide standard of digital compression 
technology. The picture data is compressed to 
about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The 
DVD also uses a variable rate coding 
technology that changes the data to be 
allocated according to the status of the 
picture. Audio information is recorded in a 
multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, 
allowing you to enjoy a more realistic audio 
presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions 
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and 
Parental Control functions are provided with 
the DVD.
DVD-RW (page 5)
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable 
disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. 
The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR 
mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in 
Video mode have the same format as a DVD 
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video 
Recording) mode allow the contents to be 
programmed or edited.
DVD+RW (page 5)
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and 
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording 
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO 
format.
File (page 45, 52)
A JPEG image or DivX video recorded on a 
DATA CD/DATA DVD (“File” is an 
exclusive definition for this player.) A single 
file consists of a single image or movie.
Film based software, Video based 
software (page 62)
DVDs can be classified as Film based or 
Video based software. Film based DVDs 
contain the same images (24 frames per 
second) that are shown at movie theaters.
Video based DVDs, such as television 
dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 
frames/60 fields per second.
Normal (Interlace) format (page 62)
Normal (Interlace) format shows every other 
line of an image as a single “field” and is the 
standard method for displaying images on 
television. The even number field shows the 
even numbered lines of an image, and the odd 
numbered field shows the odd numbered lines 
of an image.
Progressive format (page 62)
Compared to the Interlace format that 
alternately shows every other line of an image 
(field) to create one frame, the Progressive 
format shows the entire image at once as a 
single frame. This means that while the 
Interlace format can show 30 frames/60 fields 
in one second, the Progressive format can 
show 60 frames in one second. The overall 
picture quality increases and still images, 
text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This 
player is compatible with the 480 progressive 
format.
Progressive JPEG
Progressive JPEGs are used mostly on the 
internet. They are different from other JPEGs 
in that they “fade in” gradually instead of 
being drawn from top to bottom when 
displayed on a browser. This lets you view the 
image while it is being downloaded.
Title (page 9)
The longest section of a picture or music 
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video 
software, or the entire album in audio 
software.
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