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◆ MPEG (DVDs only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
◆ DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
• When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS
sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 31).
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 31).
• If you connect the player to audio
equipment without a DTS decoder, do not
set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 31). A loud noise may come out from
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 31). A loud noise may come out from
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
b
The analogue audio signals from the LINE RGB-
TV (SCART) jack are not affected by this setting
and keep their original sampling frequency level.
The analogue audio signals from the LINE RGB-
TV (SCART) jack are not affected by this setting
and keep their original sampling frequency level.
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.
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t The audio signals of DVD
VIDEOs are always converted
to 48kHz/16bit.
to 48kHz/16bit.
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6kHz/24
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t 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.
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.
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, Re-connect the connecting cable securely.
, The connecting cables are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 9)
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
, Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an
item appropriate for your system (page 28).
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, The disc is recorded in a colour system that
is different from your TV.
The picture is black and white.
, Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an
item appropriate for your TV (page 28).
, Depending on the TV, the picture on the
screen becomes black and white when you
play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour
system.
play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour
system.
, When you are using a SCART cable, be sure
to use one that is fully wired (21-pins).
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect the connecting cable securely.
, The connecting cable is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the audio component (page 9, 10).
, The audio component input is not correctly
set.
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode.
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack,
check the audio settings (page 30).
check the audio settings (page 30).
, 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.” Press AUDIO to select
the recorded track.
come out when you select “2:STEREO,”
“2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.” Press AUDIO to select
the recorded track.
, When playing multichannel MPEG audio
soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front
(R) signals will be output from two front
speakers.
(R) signals will be output from two front
speakers.
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 30).
“AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“TV MODE” (page 30).
Operation
The remote does not function.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
, There are obstacles between the remote and
the player.
, The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the player.
The disc does not play.
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down.
down.
, The disc is skewed.
, The player cannot play certain discs
(page 34).
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the player.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
(page 3).
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, The player cannot play a recorded disc that
is not correctly finalized (page 35).
The MP3 audio track cannot be played
(page 34).
(page 34).
, The player cannot play audio tracks in
mp3PRO format.
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE
(JPEG)” (page 18).
, The DATA disc contains a DivX video file.
The JPEG image file cannot be played
(page 34).
(page 34).
, 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.)
3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG.
(Some progressive JPEG files cannot be
displayed even if the file size is within this
specified capacity.)
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO
(MP3)” (page 18).
, The DATA disc contains a DivX video file.
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files start playing simultaneously.
files start playing simultaneously.
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”
(page 18).
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 disc (DivX video) is not created
in a DivX format that conforms to ISO 9660
Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet/UDF.
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.
displayed correctly.
, The player can only display numbers and
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 19).
, Resume play has taken effect (page 14).
“Copyright lock” appears and the screen
turns blue when playing in DVD-VR mode.
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. (For
player that cannot play images that contain
a copy protection only)
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. (For
player that cannot play images that contain
a copy protection only)
Some functions such as Stop, Fast Play,
Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, Repeat
Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play
cannot be performed.
Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, Repeat
Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play
cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able
to do some of the operations above.
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, unplug the
player.
player.
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the
screen.
screen.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.
(See the table on page 34.)
“Data error” appears on the TV screen
when playing a DATA disc.
when playing a DATA disc.
, 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 34).
, The JPEG image file has the extension
“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG
format.
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.
format, or is in DivX format but does not
conform to a DivX Certified profile.
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Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear on the
screen)
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. In this case, check the
following table.
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. In this case, check the
following table.
Playable Discs
The player can play recordable media that is
correctly finalized.
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,”
and “CD” logos are trademarks.
correctly finalized.
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,”
and “CD” logos are trademarks.
The player cannot play the discs other than
above. Also, the player cannot play the
following discs:
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
above. Also, the player cannot play the
following discs:
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
Note about CDs/DVDs
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) audio
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) audio
tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video
files of format conforming to ISO 9660*
Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet
files of format conforming to ISO 9660*
Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet
– KODAK Picture CD format
*
A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs recorded
in the following formats:
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs recorded
in the following formats:
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX video files of format conforming to
UDF (Universal Disk Format).
UDF (Universal Disk Format).
MP3 audio track, JPEG image
file or DivX video file that the
player can play
file or DivX video file that the
player can play
The player can play the following tracks and
files:
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension
files:
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension
“.MP3.”
– JPEG image files with the extension
“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
– JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*
image file format.
– DivX video files with the extension “.AVI”
or “.DIVX.”
First three
characters of
the service
number
characters of
the service
number
Cause and/or corrective
action
action
C 1
3
The disc is dirty or recorded
in a format that this player
cannot play (page 34).
in a format that this player
cannot play (page 34).
, Clean the disc with a
cleaning cloth or check its
format.
format.
C
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The disc is not inserted
correctly.
correctly.
, Re-insert the disc
correctly.
Format of discs
Commerc
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DVD-RW/-R
DVD+RW/+R/
+R DL
+R DL
VIDEO CD/
M
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CD-RW/-R
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