DVX-100 - Video camera SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DVX-100 SONY

This label is located on the rear exterior.

Features Precautions Thank you for purchasing this Sony DVD changer. Here are some of the features you will enjoy.

• Do not watch the monitor, while you are driving. If you want to watch a DVD or Video CD, stop your car first, park in a safe place, and enjoy yourself.
• You cannot use this unit unless your car audio has an FM tuner.
• If the unit does not work, check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse.
• If you leave your car in direct sunlight, the temperature inside the car may become very hot. Allow the unit to cool off before you use it.
• Avoid installing the DVD changer and wired remote commander in places: — subject to temperature exceeding 55 °C (131 °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 The DVX-100 is a DVD changer system comprised of both a wireless remote commander and a wired remote commander, a relay box, and a DVD changer. You can enjoy playing DVDs, Video CDs, and Audio CDs with your car audio, even if it has no input terminals for an auxiliary audio. The DVD changer converts audio signals into RF (Radio Frequency) signals to be received by the FM tuner of your car audio*.
• You cannot use this unit unless your car audio has an FM tuner.

• 10 discs DVD/Video CD/Audio CD changer
• CD-Extra (Audio)/Mixed CD (Audio)/CD-R (Digital Audio)/CD-RW (Digital Audio) compatibility
• Support dts/Dolby digital through optical digital output terminal
• FM modulator equipped for setting up with all master units. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please counsult your nearest Sony dealer. About This Manual Conventions
• Instructions in this manual describe how to use this unit by using the controls on the supplied wireless remote commander.
• You can also operate with the supplied wired remote commander, if its controls have the same or similar names of wireless remote commander.
• The icons on the right are used in this manual:

Icon Meaning Indicates a DVD function. Indicates a Video CD function. Indicates an Audio CD function. This Unit Can Play the Following Discs DVD VIDEOs Video CDs Audio CDs Audio + Video Audio + Video Audio Disc logo Contents The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. DVD A DVD disc contains both audio and visual data. A 12 centimetre (4 7/10 in.) disc can hold 7 times the amount of data contained in a CD-ROM, which translates to 4 consecutive hours of playing time (8 hours for doublesided discs). DVD discs are divided into 4 types: single sided single layer, single sided double layer, double sided single layer, and double sided double layer. Video CD A Video CD can contain both audio and visual data on a disc the same size as a regular Audio CD. The playing time is 74 minutes for a standard 12 centimetre (4 7/10 in.) CD. Audio CD An Audio CD containing audio data. The playing time is 74 minutes for a standard 12 centimetre (4 7/10 in.) CD. CD-Recordable (CD-R) for audio use With a CD-R for audio use, you can edit audio data. You can write information on a CD-R only once. CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) for audio use With a CD-RW for audio use, you can edit audio data. You can write information on a CD-RW again and again. CD-Extra A CD-Extra has two sections containing audio and data. You can only play the section of audio on this unit. Region code of DVDs you can play on this unit Your DVD changer has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs that are labelled with identical region codes. DVDs labelled ALL will also play on this unit. If you try to play any other DVD, the message “This disc can’t be played.” 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. Region code

DC 12 VOLTS NEGATIVE GROUND Notes on the TV colour systems The colour system differs, depending on your country.

• For the customers in Europe — Your DVD changer conforms to the PAL colour system. You cannot play discs recorded in other colour systems such as SECAM and NTSC.
• For the customers in the USA — Your DVD changer conforms to the NTSC colour system. You cannot play discs recorded in other colour systems such as SECAM and PAL. Mixed CD A Mixed CD has one section containing both audio and data. You can only play the part of audio on this unit. Caution
• You can play CD-Rs and CD-RWs designed for audio with this unit, however, depending on the recorded conditions, you can’t play some discs.
• You CANNOT play these discs on this unit. — DVD-Audio — DVD-RAM — DVD-ROM — 3-inch (8 cm) discs — DVD-RW — DVD-R — Active-Audio (Data) — CD-G — Photo-CD — VSD — CD-Extra (Data) — MixedCD (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. continue to next page t

This Unit Can Play the Following Discs 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. Disc type You can Video CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs) Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music. Video CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs) Play interactive software by using menu screens displayed on the monitor (PBC Playback), in addition to the video playback functions of Ver. 1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play highresolution still pictures if they are included on the disc. 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 DVD changer are 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 DVD changer.

• “DTS,” “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Note on CD-R/CD-RW You can play certain CD-Rs and CD-RWs designed for audio use (provided the quality of the recording is adequate). — You can play Digital Audio CD-Rs and CD-RWs bearing these icons: — You CANNOT play (non-digital audio) CD-Rs and CD-RWs bearing these icons:

• 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.

• 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. Disc DVD structure Title Chapter Disc Video CD/ Audio CD structure Track Index

• Index (Audio CD)/Video Index (Video CD) Numbered points within a track. A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a Video CD or an Audio CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may be recorded.

• 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. Notes on handling discs On handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. If there is a sticky residue, glue etc., on the disc, remove it completely before using the disc. Notes on discs Do not use discs with sticky residue on the surface (e.g., second-hand or rental discs with sticky seals, ink, or peeling stickers). If you use such a disc, the sticky residue could cause the disc to stop spinning and may cause a malfunction or ruin the disc. Discs with sticky residue or ink Do not use rental discs with old labels that are beginning to peel off. Discs with peeling stickers

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts.
• Do not leave discs in a car parked in direct sunlight. Do not use discs with labels or stickers attached. Discs with labels attached

• After playing a disc, store it in its case. On cleaning
• Before playing a disc, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• 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. You cannot play 8 cm (3 in.) discs.

Location of controls Wireless remote commander Light emitter

• DVD 31 Press AUDIO to change the Audio Language.
• Video CD/Audio CD 32 Press AUDIO to change the Audio Output Method. 4 REPEAT button
• DVD 19 Press REPEAT to play a title or a chapter repeatedly.
• Video CD/Audio CD 19 Press REPEAT to play the entire tracks of a disc or a track. 5 AyB (A-B repeat) button
• DVD/Video CD 20 Press AyB to play your favorite scene repeatedly.
• Audio CD 20 Press AyB to play your favorite passage of songs. 6 Number buttons 23, 28, 29, 33, 42, 44, 45 Press the number buttons to input numbers. 7 CLEAR button 23, 28, 29, 33, 42, 44, 45 Press CLEAR to clear the wrong number you entered. 8 Cursor buttons 19, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 Press the cursor buttons to select the items. 9 SCAN buttons 17, 21 Press M for fast forward playback. Press m for fast rewind playback.
• DVD/Video CD 21 Press X (PAUSE), then press M/m for slow playback. q; PREV/NEXT button 16, 17, 21 Press > to go to the next chapter, track, or scene. Press . to go back to the previous chapter, track or scene.
• DVD/Video CD 21 Press X (PAUSE), then press > to play pictures frame by frame. qa SET UP button 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 Press SET UP when you want to change the settings, such as DVD Menu Language, Audio Language, Subtitle Language, and so on. qs TITLE button 30 Press TITLE to display the title menu. qd TIME button 27, 28 Press TIME to display the elapsed/remaining time of items such as title, chapter, track, and disc. qf ANGLE button 31 Press ANGLE to select the pictures of a scene viewed from the multiple angle during a DVD playback. qg PLAY MODE button 22, 23, 24
• Audio CD Press PLAY MODE to select your favorite playback mode. qh SEARCH button 28, 29 Press SEARCH to specify a desired point on a disc by title, chapter, track , or time. qj RETURNO button 26, 27, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 Press RETURN to come back to the normal playback mode. qk ENTER button 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 Press ENTER to execute the items or settings. ql LIST button 26, 27 Press LIST to display the list of discs contained in the magazine. w; DISC (+/–) button 16 Press DISC to select your favorite disc. wa PLAY button 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 33, 34, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 Press PLAY to play a disc. ws PAUSE button 16, 17, 21 Press PAUSE to pause playback. wd STOP button 16, 17, 23, 33, 34, 36 Press STOP to stop playback. Caution When you want to turn on the unit, you have to press B/X* on the wired remote commander. See “1 B/X button” of the wired remote commander (page 10).
• You can also press PLAY on the wireless remote commander for start-up.

Location of controls Wired remote commander

1 B/X button 14, 16 — For starting up the unit Press B/X*1 for starting up the unit. *1 You can also press PLAY on the wireless remote commander for start-up. — PLAY/PAUSE (equivalent to wa and ws on the wireless remote commander) 2 OFF (power off) button 17 Press OFF to turn off the unit

3 DISC (–/+) button 16 (equivalent to w; on the wireless remote commander) 4 SCAN/PREV/NEXT button 16, 17, 18, 21 Press > to go to the next chapter, track, or scene. Press . to go back to the previous chapter, track or scene.

• During DVD/Video CD playback Press B/X (PAUSE), then press > down for fast forward playback (only 2 times speed available). Press B/X (PAUSE), then press . down for fast rewind playback (only 2 times speed available). Press B/X (PAUSE), then press >, the chapter search function*2 is available. *2 Depending on the disc, even if the “You can’t operate this command now” message appears on the monitor, you may be able to use the chapter search function (with such discs) by using the wireless remote commander. Caution for DVD/Video CD playback If you want to play a disc at various slow speeds (page 21), or frame-by-frame (page 21), use the controls of the wireless remote commander. You cannot perform these functions by using the wired remote commander. 5 Reset button Press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ball point pen in the cases below: — you use the unit for the first time — you reconnect the wired remote commander to the unit — you cannot activate a button on the wired remote commander — the display appears unnatural Note The wired remote commander is limited to certain functions only. For more advanced operations, use the wireless remote commander.

Getting Started Preparing the wireless remote commander How to load the batteries This section describes how to prepare the wired remote commander, the wireless remote commander, the unit, and how to change the transmitting frequency.

Press and slide the battery cover to open.

Insert two AA (R6) alkaline batteries. Caution Be careful to match the + and – ends of the batteries to the marking inside the compartment.

• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
• Do not leave the remote commander in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote commander, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• If you do not intend to use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
• When the batteries wear out, dispose of them in a safe manner that complies with all applicable laws.

Changing the transmitting frequency How to change the transmitting frequency Preparing the DVD changer How to load discs into a magazine With the arrow side facing up With this unit, the audio is processed through an FM tuner for playback. Therefore, signal interference may occur. In such a case, change the modulated RF signal of your car stereo as follows.

Tray Operate on your car stereo. 1 Turn on your car stereo. 2 Select FM band. 3 Tune the radio to either 88.9 MHz or 88.3 MHz.* Tab

• Tune to the same frequency (88.9 MHz or 88.3 MHz) you set on the FM modulator of the DVD changer during installation (Refer to the installation manual supplied with this unit).

Labelled side down Operate on the monitor connected to this DVD changer. 1 Turn on the monitor. 2 Switch the mode to video. Note Read the operation manuals supplied with your car stereo and monitor. There are 10 trays in the magazine: put only one disc in each tray. Note When playing a double-sided disc, put the disc side to be played up. How to install the disc magazine to start up the DVD changer

Hold OPEN and unlock.

Slide the door toward the right. Notes

• Open the door fully until you hear the door click.
• To prevent injury, do not insert your hand into the DVD changer. continue to next page t

Install the disc magazine. How to remove the disc magazine Press Z. Disc magazine

Close the door. Z (EJECT) Note To prevent injury, withdraw your hand, after you press Z. The disc magazine is ejected swiftly. Tip If the disc magazine does not lock properly After you install the disc magazine in the unit, wait until the unit completes creating the disc list. When the unit completes the disc list in the magazine: — the sound of checking discs stops — the display on the wired remote commander turns off Press Z to take out the disc magazine, and reinsert it. To start up the DVD changer, proceed with the operation below. Press B/X* on the wired remote commander for start-up.

• You can also press PLAY on the wireless remote commander for start-up. The start-up screen appears on the monitor and the unit starts to play the first disc in the magazine automatically. See “Playing a disc” (page 16). Use the unit with the door closed Otherwise, foreign objects could enter and contaminate the lenses inside the unit. Notes on the disc magazine
• Do not leave the disc magazine in locations subject to high temperature or high humidity, such as on a car dashboard or in the rear window where the disc magazine will be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not place more than one disc at a time onto a tray, otherwise the DVD changer and/or the discs may be damaged.
• Do not drop the disc magazine or otherwise subject it to a violent shock. When the tray comes out B/X DISC Under normal use, the trays should not come out of the disc magazine. However, if they are pulled out of the disc magazine, it is easy to re-insert them. OFF Caution If you press B/X on the wired remote commander (or PLAY on the wireless remote commander) before the unit completes checking the discs, the disc list is not complete. With the cut -away portion of the tray facing you, insert the right corner of the tray into the slot, then push the left corner in until it clicks into position. Note Do not insert the tray upside down or in the wrong direction.

Playing Discs Playing a disc How to play back This chapter describes how to play a DVD/Video CD/Audio CD. Make sure to complete the preparations below: — preparing the wireless remote commander (page 12) — changing the transmitting frequency (page 13) — loading discs into the disc magazine, then installing the magazine in the unit (page 13)

Press B/X*1 on the wired remote commander for start-up. *1 You can also press PLAY on the wireless remote commander for start-up. B/X DISC OFF After you press B/X on the wired remote commander (or PLAY on the wireless remote commander), the start-up screen will appear on the monitor. The unit automatically starts to play the first disc in the magazine. If you want to enjoy another disc*2 in the magazine, follow the step 2. *2 If you want to select a disc from the disc list, see “Using a disc list” (page 26).

Press a DISC button (+/–) to select the desired disc. Press +: to proceed to the next disc. Press –: to return to the previous disc. “Changing disc---,” then “Reading disc---” are displayed on the monitor. The selected disc starts to play. Note The wired remote commander is limited to certain functions only. See “Wired remote commander” (page 10). For more advanced operations, use the wireless remote commander.

CAUTION LIST ENTER DISC DISC If signal interference occurs during playback, change the modulated RF signal of your car stereo. See “Changing the transmitting frequency” (page 13) and follow the steps. SCANm/M SCAN PREV PLAY NEXT SET UP STOP PAUSE PLAYN NEXT> Resuming Playback

PAUSEX STOPx PREV. During Playback

Operation Stop Press x*1 Pause Press X*2 Resume playback after pause Press X or N Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Press > Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene continuous play mode Press . Fast forward Press M*3 Fast rewind Press m*3

• See “Display Screen (Audio CD)” (page 18). Notes
• If you press x twice, the resume playback is deactivated.
• If you eject the magazine and insert it again, the resume playback is deactivated.

Stop playback and remove the Press Z disc During playback, press x to stop. The unit memorizes the point where you stopped playback.

• DVD/Video CD “x” flashes and “Resume---” is displayed on the screen.
• Audio CD The elapsed time of the Audio CD is displayed.* Press N to resume playback. When the resume playback is activated, playback is resumed from the point you stopped playback. When the resume playback is deactivated, playback starts from the beginning. Turning off this unit Press OFF*1 on the wired remote commander.

If the resume playback function is activated, you can resume playback later by pressing N. For details, see “Resuming playback.” *2 DVD/Video CD Both the picture and sound stop during pause. Audio CD The sound stops and the elapsed time flashes on the screen. *3 DVD/Video CD — Each time you press M or m, the playback speed switches in steps of 2-, 4-, 8-, 16-, and 32 times. The steps of speed are rough estimates. — To decrease the playback speed: press m during fast forward playback. press M during fast rewind playback. — To resume normal playback: press N. — During fast forwarding (M) and fast rewinding (m), the sound stops. Audio CD — To resume normal playback: press N. — During fast forwarding (M) and fast rewinding (m), the sound stops. DISC OFF OFF *1 You cannot turn off the power with the wireless remote commander. Note If you press OFF, and then press B/X*2 on the wired remote commander, playback starts from the point you pressed OFF (Resuming Playback is activated). When the resume playback is deactivated, playback starts from the beginning. *2 You can also press PLAY on the wireless remote commander for start-up.

Playing a disc Display Screen (Audio CD) During playback of an Audio CD, this screen appears.

1 During an Audio CD playback 6 List of discs contained in the magazine Icon display: Operation: The disc tray you currently selected: “H” Play tray number black “s” Stop/Suspend resume playback background yellow “J” Fast forward “j” Fast reverse “L/l” Skip “S” Pause The Audio disc trays currently not selected: tray number green background blue The disc trays currently containingother-type discs (eg. DVDs or Video CDs): 2 Track number currently playing tray number white 3 Running time of track (see page 27) background blue

: while elapsed disc time or remaining disc DISC time* is displayed. TRACK : while elapsed track time or remaining track time* is displayed.

• The remaining disc or track time appears with “–” (minus).

4 Illumination for repeat mode (see page 19) REPEAT : Repeat playback or A-B-repeat playback. 5 Audio output-type display (see page 32) Icon display: Operation: “ L R ” Stereo “ L R ” Monaural (left) “ L R ” Monaural (right)

The disc trays currently containing no discs or discs notplayable by this unit: tray number not displayed background blue 7 Illumination for various playback Icon display: lights up in yellow Operation: (see page –) “DISC” Disc-repeat playback (19) “TRACK” Track-repeat playback (19) “A-B” A-B-repeat playback (20) “SCAN” Scan playback (22) “SHUFFLE” Shuffle playback (22) “PROGRAM” Programme playback (22, 23) Using repeat functions To return to normal playback Repeat Playback Select “Off” in step 2. DVD You can repeat a playing title (Title repeat) or chapter (Chapter repeat).*1 *1 Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the repeat function. Audio CD

During playback, press REPEAT.

Press REPEAT to select the repeat mode (Disc, or Track)*4. *4 See “Display Screen (Audio CD)” (page 18). Video CD/Audio CD You can repeat all the tracks of a disc (Disc repeat) or a single track (Track repeat). The repeat type (DISC or TRACK) lights up in yellow, and REPEAT lights up in blue under the running time of track. Each time you press REPEAT, the repeat mode switches as follows: MENU TITLE TIME SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT

During playback, press REPEAT. The repeat mode is displayed at the top of the screen for about 5 seconds.*2 *2 The selected mode is highlighted in yellow.

Off Disc Track Press REPEAT*3 to select the repeat mode (Title, Chapter, Disc, or Track). *3 You can also press the cursor buttons (B/b) to select the repeat mode in step 2. Each time you press REPEAT, the highlight (yellow) moves. Notes

• To hide the repeat-mode display immediately after step2, press CLEAR.
• Depending on the disc or scene, if “You can’t operate this command now” appears in the display, you cannot use the repeat function.

Using repeat functions To stop A-B repeat A-B-Repeat playback You can repeat a specified segment of a title or track. DVD/Video CD You can repeat a specific scene, for example. Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the repeat function. Audio CD You can repeat a part of a song, for example. MENU TITLE TIME SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT

When you reach the desired starting point (point A) of the segment you want to repeat, press AyB.

• DVD/Video CD “A-” is displayed at the top of the screen.
• Audio CD The “A-” indicator lights up in yellow.*1 *1 See “Display Screen (Audio CD)” (page 18).

When you reach the desired ending point (point B) of the segment you want to repeat, press AyB again.

• DVD/Video CD The display changes to “A-B.”
• Audio CD The indicator “A-B” lights up in yellow, and REPEAT lights up in blue under the running time.*2 *2 See “Display Screen (Audio CD)” (page 18). Notes
• The starting and ending points must occur within the same title (for DVD) or track (for Video CD/Audio CD). They cannot span two or more titles or tracks.
• The “A-B” display for DVD/Video CD will disappear after about one second, then the scene or song returns to the starting point.
• If you set “A-B-Repeat playback,” previous settings such as “Intro Scan Playback,” and “Disc/Track-Repeat playback” are set to off.

• DVD/Video CD “ A-B OFF” is displayed at the top of the screen for about 1 second.
• Audio CD The indicator “A-B” retrurns in white, and REPEAT disappears. The normal playback starts.*3 *3 See “Display Screen (Audio CD)” (page 18). Playing discs at various slow speeds You can play the pictures of DVDs and Video CDs at various slow speeds. You can enjoy the scene as a picture.

You can play freeze frame pictures frame by frame.

CLEAR Frame by frame

Press X to pause the picture.

Press > to show a frame. Each time you press >, the images advances by frame by frame. RETURN

LIST ENTER DISC Notes SCANm/M SCAN PREV PLAY NEXT SET UP STOP PAUSE PLAYN NEXT> PAUSEX

• You cannot hear audio, while using the frame-by-frame function.
• Depending on the disc or scene, if “You can’t operate this command now” appears in the display, you cannot use the frame by frame function.
• Pictures in some discs may be distorted during frame-by-frame playback.

• . is inactive. You cannot use reverse playback, while using the frame-by-frame function. Slow playback To return to normal playback Press X or N. You can play a disc at various slow speeds.

Press X to pause the picture.

Press M to play slowly forward. Slow playback starts at 1/16 first.

Press M or m again to select playback speed. Each time you press a button, the playback speed changes as follows: 1/16* y 1/8 y 1/4 y 1/2 Caution for DVD/Video CD playback If you want to play a disc at various slow speeds, or frame-byframe, use the controls of the wireless remote commander. You cannot perform these functions by using the wired remote commander.

• If you press m at 1/16 speed, the picture freezes. Notes
• You cannot hear audio, while using the slow-playback function.
• Depending on the disc or scene, if “You can’t operate this command now” appears in the display, you cannot use the slow-playback function.
• Pictures in some discs may be distorted during slow playback. To return to normal playback Press N. Caution for DVD/Video CD playback If you want to play a disc at various slow speeds, or frame-byframe, use the controls of the wireless remote commander. You cannot perform these functions by using the wired remote commander.

Playing tracks in various functions This unit offers various play mode options using the PLAY MODE button. MENU TITLE TIME SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT

This mode plays the first 10 seconds of each track in sequence. This is useful for locating a track. PLAY MODE

Normal playback b This mode plays back the tracks of a disc in random order. Once all the tracks on the disc have been played, the next disc is selected. During an Audio CD playback, press PLAY MODE one or more times to select SHUFFLE. Each time you press PLAY MODE, the playback mode changes as follows: B SHUFFLE Normal playback b PROGRAM* b

• You can switch to PROGRAM only when you complete making your programme list. “SHUFFLE” lights up in yellow.

During an Audio CD playback, press PLAY MODE one or more times to select SCAN. Each time you press PLAY MODE, the playback mode changes as follows: B SCAN Playing tracks in random order —Shuffle Playback B SCAN Playing start of tracks in sequence —Intro Scan Playback B SHUFFLE PROGRAM* b

• You can switch to PROGRAM only when you complete making your programme list. “SCAN” lights up in yellow. To make your own programme Playing your own programme —Programme Playback You can listen to tracks in the order you previously programmed. First of all, you have to create your own programme list and register it. Complete the following steps to create your programme and enjoy playing tracks on a disc in your favourite order.

Press x to stop playback.

Press PLAY MODE. The display for making a programme list appears. Track Program

Press 1, then press 2. “12” appears in the track-number-input display. Track Program

CLEAR Last Clear All Clear RETURN

Playing tracks in various functions

To play your own programme Press ENTER to input the number. “12” is displayed in the programme list. Track Program

During playback, press PLAY MODE one or more times until “PROGRAM” lights up in the display. Each time you press PLAY MODE, the playback mode changes as follows: B SCAN

If you input a wrong track and want to clear it, follow the steps 1 to 2 below. 1 Move the highlight (yellow) to clear the last track number or all track numbers you already input. To move “yellow” from: Input-number display Last Clear*

Input-number display All Clear*2 , then M or m *1 Select here to clear the last track number in a programme list. *2 Select here to clear all track numbers in a programme list. 2 Press ENTER (CLEAR*3). *3 If you press CLEAR at this point, you can clear only the last track, even if you select “All Clear.” To continue to store track numbers, move the highlight (yellow) to “input-number display.”

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to store track numbers in the desired order. You can store up to 20 track numbers.

Press N to play your programme. After the last track of your programme is played, the unit stops automatically.

B SHUFFLE PROGRAM*4 b Select PROGRAM*4. *4 You can switch to PROGRAM only when you complete making your programme list .

Other Functions This chapter describes how to play a DVD/Video CD/Audio CD by using advanced functions. Using a disc list Displaying a disc list You can display a list of discs contained in the magazine to check disc types (DVD/Video CD/Audio CD), to select a disc, or to set the disc type for current playback.

CLEAR RETURN RETURNO

LIST ENTER LIST ENTER DISC M/,/m/< SCAN PREV PLAY NEXT SET UP STOP PAUSE Press LIST. The disc list appears on the screen.*1 *1 If the disc list looks incomplete, you might have pressed B/X*2 on the wired remote commander for start-up before the unit ends to check the discs in the magazine. See “Preparing the DVD changer” (page 13-14). *2 You can also press PLAY on the wireless remote commander for start-up. Disc List

1 Tray numbers and disc types Trays without a disc type and with “–” mean “no discs” or “unreadable discs with scratches, sticky residue, etc.” 2 Disc types you can select You can only play disc types that are currently displaying the indicator (Y).

Displaying a Running Time To exit the Disc List Displaying a running time Press LIST or RETURNO. To select a disc 1 Press the cursor buttons (M/,/m/<) to select the desired disc tray in the Disc List. The selected tray is highlighted in yellow. You can display the running time of DVDs, Video CDs and Audio CDs. Yellow MENU TITLE TIME SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT

Audio CD DVD/Video CD 2 Press ENTER. The disc you selected starts to play. To set the disc type for current playback 1 Press the cursor buttons (M/,/m/<) to select the disc type (DVD/Video CD/Audio CD). The selected disc type is highlighted in yellow. DVD Video CD Audio CD Yellow 2 Press ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, the indicator (Y) lights on and off. Make sure to display the indicator (Y) only for the disc types you want to play back. 3 Press LIST or RETURNO. Only the selected disc types (marked Y) are played, all others are skipped. During playback, Press TIME. The running time is displayed at the top of the screen for about 5 seconds.

• DVD 1 Press TIME while the running time is displayed. 2 Each time you press TIME, the display switches as follows: Title Play 0:24:50 Title Remain 1:25:41 Chapter Play 0:01:48 Chapter Remain 0 : 0 3 : 2 6

• Video CD 1 Press TIME while the running time is displayed. 2 Each time you press TIME, the display switches as follows: Notes
• These settings are automatically cancelled once you eject the magazine.
• When you insert the magazine again, all of three disc types (DVD/Video CD/Audio CD) are displayed with the indicator (Y). Track Play 0:00:12 Track Remain 0:04:45 Disc play 0:06:32 Disc Remain 0:41:15 To exit the display for running time Press RETURNO. continue to next page t

Displaying a Running Time Searching from items Audio CD Press TIME. The running time is displayed in the Display Screen (Audio CD)*. Example:

Searching Methods (Title/Chapter/Track/ elapsed time of playback) You can quickly locate a desired point by specifying the title, chapter, or track, or by entering the elapsed time of playback.

• For details, refer to “Display Screen (Audio CD)” (page 18).

Each time you press TIME, the display switches as follows: CLEAR LIST ENTER ENTER Track Play 00:00:12 Track Remain 00:04:45 Disc play 00:06:32 Disc Remain 00:41:15 DISC

M/,/m/< Press SEARCH, during playback. The current playback information appears at the top of the screen for about 5 seconds.

• You can also use the cursor buttons (B/b) to select a key item. Each time you press SEARCH, the item changes as follows:

• Key items with DVD B Title number BChapter number B Elapsed time “hour” Elapsed time “second” b Elapsed time “minute” b

• Key items with Video CD B Track number B Elapsed time “hour” Elapsed time “second” b Elapsed time “minute” b

Changing the Subtitle Language

Press the number buttons* to enter title number, chapter number, track number, or the elapsed time of the title, or track. 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.

• You can also use the cursor buttons (V/v) to enter numbers. Press V: to increase the number. Press v: to decrease the number. MENU TITLE TIME Example: To perform an elapsed time of title search To start playback from the elapsed time of 1 hour, 21 minutes, and 5 seconds. 1 Press 1. “1” appears in the “hour” position of display. SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT

SUBTITLE red 2 Press SEARCH or the cursor button (,) to move the cursor to the “minute” position. CLEAR

red 4 Press SEARCH or the cursor button (,) to move the cursor to the “second” position. Press SUBTITLE, during playback. The subtitle language is displayed at the top of the screen for about 5 seconds. Example: a subtitle language display Subtitle Time: 1 : 2 1 : 0 0 red

5 Press 5. “05” appears in the “second” position. Each time you press SUBTITLE, the language switches within the list of subtitle languages recorded on the disc. red Note To clear the numbers already input, press CLEAR. Press ENTER. Playback starts from the designated point. Notes

• The playback information disappears after about 5 seconds after each input. Therefore, be sure to complete the operation for next step while the information is displayed.
• During a DVD playback, even if you press > on the wired remote commander, you cannot activate the chapter search function with some discs. Even if “You can’t operate this command now” message appears on the monitor, you may be able to use the chapter search function (with such discs) by using the wireless remote commander.
• Depending on the disc, if “You can’t operate this command now” appears in the display, you cannot use the search function (Title/Chapter/Track/elapsed time of playback). Press SUBTITLE*1 to select the desired language, while the subtitle language is displayed. *1 You can also press the cursor buttons (V/v) to select the subtitle language. Time:1:21:05

02.English Note If you want to hide the subtitles, press SUBTITLE to select “Off.”

Press ENTER*2. *2 Even if you don’t press ENTER, the subtitle language is automatically activated about 5 seconds after selecting in step 2. Note You can also change the subtitle languages by using the DVD menu (see page 30) or the setup screen*3 (see page 39). *3 You can change to a specific subtitle language using a setup screen, only if the language is included in both the disc and the setup screen.

Using the menus for DVD 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. MENU TITLE TIME SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT

During a DVD playback, press MENU. The DVD menu is displayed.

RETURN LIST ENTER ENTER DISC M/,/m/< Using a Title Menu Some DVDs have a title menu. You can select and play back a title from the menu.*1 *1 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. During a DVD playback, press TITLE. The title menu*2 is displayed. *2 The contents of title menus differ, depending on the DVD.

Press the cursor buttons (V/b/v/B) to select the desired title.

Press ENTER. The title you selected starts to play. Notes

• Some DVDs do not have a title menu and on some DVDs, the contents of the title menu and the DVD menu are the same.
• On some DVDs, “DVD menu” may be expressed as “MENU.”
• On some DVDs, “Press ENTER” may be expressed as “Press SELECT” in step 3.
• The contents of the DVD menu differ, depending on the DVD.
• Read the instruction manual supplied with the DVD.

Some DVDs have more comprehensive Menu that includes such things as the audio languages, subtitle languages, titles, and chapters, etc. *1 If additional selection screens appear, repeat step 2 and 3.

• 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.”
• Some DVDs, “Press ENTER” may be expressed as “Press SELECT” in step 3.
• The contents of the DVD menu differ, depending on the DVD.
• Read the instruction manual supplied with a DVD. To end or drop the DVD menu operation Press MENU. If the resume playback is activated*2, the disc plays from the point you displayed the DVD menu in step 1. *2 Some DVDs may not resume playback when you press MENU. In such a case, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the discs. Changing Audio Language Changing Angles Some DVDs have multiple audio languages you can choose from. Some DVDs have multiple alternative angles recorded for certain scenes. MENU TITLE TIME SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT

During playback, press AUDIO. The current audio language is displayed at the top of the screen for about 5 seconds.

Example: an audio language display Audio ANGLE 01.English Dolby Digital During playback of a scene recorded with multiple angles, press ANGLE. The number of the currently selected angle is displayed at the top in the screen for about 5 seconds. Example: an angle number display

The angle number you have currently selected/the total number of multiple alternative angles Press AUDIO*1 to select the desired audio language. *1 Be sure to press the button while the audio language is displayed at the top of the screen. You can also use the cursor buttons (V/v) to select a language. Angle

Each time you press AUDIO, the audio language switches between the available languages recorded on the disc.

1/4 Press ANGLE*1 to select your favorite angle number, while the angle number is displayed. *1 You can also use the cursor buttons (V/v) to select an angle number. Each time you press ANGLE, the angle number changes. Press ENTER*2 . *2 Even if you don’t press ENTER, the audio language is automatically activated about 5 seconds after selecting in step 2.

Press ENTER*2. *2 Even if you do not press ENTER, the angle number is automatically activated about 5 seconds after you selected in step 2. 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 (see page 30) or the setup screen*3 (see page 38).

• 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. 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 while using slow playback or the frame-by-frame function.
• When the selected scene with multi angles appears, the angle is automatically switched to the angle number you selected in step 2.

Changing the Audio Output Method Stereo/Monaural left/Monaural right You can change the audio output method (Stereo/ Monaural left/Monaural right) during Video CD or Audio CD playback. SUBTITLE REPEAT AUDIO

RETURN ENTER ENTER DISC Video CD During playback, press AUDIO. The current output method is displayed at the top of the screen for about 5 seconds. Example: an output method display

L/R Press AUDIO to select the desired output method (Stereo/Monaural left/Monaural right), while the output method is displayed. Each time you press AUDIO, the output method switches as follows:

During playback, press AUDIO.

Press AUDIO to select the desired output method (Stereo/Monaural left/Monaural right), while the output method is displayed. Each time you press AUDIO, the output method switches as follows:

Audio CD Using the PBC (playback control) functions Note Using the PBC functions If you enter a wrong number, press CLEAR. All the input numbers are cleared. During playback of a PBC compatible Video CD, the PBC funcions are automatically activated and you can display the PBC menu. If you do not want to use the PBC functions, see “Stopping the PBC functions.”

Press ENTER. If additional selection screens appear, repeat steps 2 (1 and 2) to 3. Note The PBC menus differ, depending on the Video CD. Read the instruction manual supplied with the Video CD. MENU TITLE TIME SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT

Number buttons “x” flashes for 1 second in step 1 and 2

CLEAR During Video CD playback, press STOP. Playback stops. “x” flashes for 1 second, and “Resume---” is displayed. Resuming playback (page 17) is activated. RETURN

Press STOP. “Resume---” disappears, and “x” flashes for 1 second. Resuming playback stops.

Press STOP again. “PBC” at the upper right of the screen disappears. Press PLAY. Playback starts.

During Video CD playback, press MENU. The PBC menu is displayed.

While the PBC menu screen is displayed, press the number buttons to enter the number of the desired item. The current PBC item is displayed at the top of the screen for about 5 seconds. Note Depending on the Video CD, some of the contents may not be played if the PBC functions are not activated. Example: to enter the item number, “10” 1 Press 1. “-1”* appears at the upper left of the screen.

• Complete the next operation before “-1” disappears. 2 Press 0. “10” appears at the upper left of the screen.

Using the PBC (playback control) functions Activating the PBC functions from normal playback

During normal playback of a Video CD, press STOP. Playback stops. “x” flashes for 1 second, and “Resume---” is displayed. Resuming playback (page 17) is activated.

Press STOP. “x” flashes for 1 second and “Resume---” disappears. Resuming playback stops.

Press STOP again. “PBC” at the upper right of the screen appears.

Press PLAY. PBC playback starts. Note If the PBC menu screen is not displayed, press MENU to display it.

Changing Setup This chapter describes how to set up and adjust the player using the onscreen setup menu. Most settings and adjustments need to be set when you first use the changer. Using the Setup Display Selecting items for setup

Press STOP to stop playback.

Press SET UP. The setup screen is displayed: the currently selected item is highlighted in yellow. Set Up DVD Menu Language Original Audio Language Original Subtitle Language Original Digital Output LPCM Display 4:3 Letter Box Parental

Player Language English

Press the cursor buttons (V/v) to select the desired item for setup change.

Refer to the following pages to complete your setup. If you selected “---” in step 3: see: “DVD Menu Language” page 37 “Audio Language” page 38 “Subtitle Language” page 39 “Digital Output” page 40 “Display” (Aspect Ratio) page 41 “Parental” page 42 “OSD Message” page 46 “Player Language” page 47 Note If you want to return to the setup screen (see step 2) while completing your setup change, press RETURNO or B. You can return here.

See “Selecting items for setup” (page 36) first. Follow the steps 1 to 4 on page 36, then proceed below to complete your setup.

Select “DVD Menu Language,” then press ENTER. The setup screen for the DVD menu language is displayed: 1 Press SET UP. The playback screen with the indicator “x” on appears. Resuming playback is still activated. 2 Press PLAY to start playback.

• DVD/Video CD The disc plays from the beginning*.
• If the resume playback is still activated, the disc plays from the point you stopped playback.

• Audio CD The disc plays from the point you stopped playback. The currently selected language is highlighted in yellow. Notes DVD Menu Language

• If you want to return to the setup screen (page 36) while completing the setup change, press RETURNO or B.
• When you set the cursor to “Original,” the DVD displays the original language of the disc.
• The number of languages differs, depending on the DVD. Some discs contain only 1 language.
• If you select a language that is not stored on a disc, the default language is displayed.
• Read the instruction manual supplied with the DVD. Original Japanese English Chinese Italian French German Korean

Press the cursor buttons (V/v) to select the desired language.

Press ENTER. The setup screen reappears automatically. You can check the desired language under “DVD Menu Language.” Set Up DVD Menu Language English Audio Language Original Subtitle Language Original Digital Output LPCM Display 4:3 Letter Box Parental

Player Language English

Completing setup changes To end or drop the setup change and resume playback Audio Language You can change the audio language of a DVD.

See “Selecting items for setup” (page 36) first. Follow the steps 1 to 4 on page 36, then proceed below to complete your setup.

Select “Audio Language,” then press ENTER. The setup screen for the DVD audio language is displayed: 1 Press SET UP. The playback screen with the indicator “x” on appears. Resuming playback is still activated. 2 Press PLAY to start playback.

• DVD/Video CD The disc plays from the beginning*.
• If the resume playback is still activated, the disc plays from the point you stopped playback.

• Audio CD The disc plays from the point you stopped playback. The currently selected language is highlighted in yellow. Audio Language Notes Original Japanese English Chinese Italian French German Korean

Press the cursor buttons (V/v) to select the desired language.

Press ENTER. The setup screen reappears automatically. You can check the desired language under “Audio Language.” Set Up

Player Language English

• If you want to return to the setup screen (page 36) while completing the setup change, press RETURNO or B.
• When you set the cursor to “Original,” the DVD plays in the original audio language of the disc.
• Some discs may contain only 1 audio language. The number of languages stored on each disc differs, depending on the DVD.
• If you select an audio language not stored on a disc, the default audio language will be played.
• Read the instruction manual supplied with the DVD.
• You can also change the audio language by using the DVD menu or the setup screen. If you change the audio language by using the DVD menu or by pressing AUDIO, the change is temporary and the setup setting is not changed. To end or drop the setup change and resume playback Subtitle Language You can change the subtitle language of a DVD. If you do not want to display the subtitles, you can also hide them.

See “Selecting items for setup” (page 36) first. Follow the steps 1 to 4 on page 36, then proceed below to complete your setup. 1 Press SET UP. The playback screen with the indicator “x” on appears. Resuming playback is still activated. 2 Press PLAY to start playback.

• DVD/Video CD The disc plays from the beginning*2. *2 If the resume playback is still activated, the disc plays from the point you stopped playback. Select “Subtitle Language,” then press ENTER. The setup screen for the subtitle language is displayed:

• Audio CD The disc plays from the point you stopped playback. The currently selected language is highlighted in yellow. Notes Subtitle Language Original Off Japanese English Chinese Italian French German Korean

Press the cursor buttons (V/v) to select the desired language*1. *1 If you do not want to display the subtitle language, select “Off.” With some discs, you cannot hide the subtitle language.

• If you want to return to the setup screen (page 36) while completing the setup change, press RETURNO or B.
• Some discs may contain only 1 subtitle language. The number of languages stored on each disc differs, depending on the DVD.
• If you select a subtitle language not stored on a disc, the default subtitle language will be played.
• Read the instruction manual supplied with the DVD.
• You can also change the subtitle language by using the DVD menu or the setup screen. If you change the subtitle language by using the DVD menu or by pressing the SUBTITLE button, the change is temporary and the setup setting is not changed. Press ENTER. The setup screen reappears automatically. You can check the desired language under “Subtitle Language.” Set Up DVD Menu Language Original Audio Language Original Subtitle Language Italian Digital Output LPCM Display 4:3 Letter Box Parental

Player Language English

Completing setup changes Digital Output You can change the audio output system. Select the correct setting for the connected digital audio devices. LPCM

Press ENTER. The setup screen reappears automatically. You can check the desired audio output under “Digital Output.“ Select “LPCM, ” if your digital audio device is not equipped with a Dolby digital decoder. When audio signals in Dolby digital format are played, they are converted to linear PCM format before being output. Set Up Bitstream Select “Bitstream,” if your digital audio device is equipped with a Dolby digital decoder. Dolby digital format audio signals are directly output without modification. DVD Menu Language English Audio Language Original Subtitle Language Original Digital Output Bitstream Display 4:3 Letter Box Parental

Player Language English For DTS-format audio signals Caution Connect a digital audio device equipped with a DTS decoder, then select “Bitstream.”*1 Improper settings may cause noise harmful to your ears and damage your speakers. Read the instruction manual supplied with the digital audio device you connected. *1 Do not select “LPCM.” If you do so, audio will not be output.

See “Selecting items for setup” (page 36) first. Follow the steps 1 to 4 on page 36, then proceed below to complete the setting. Select “Digital Output,” then press ENTER. The setup screen for digital output is displayed: The currently selected item is highlighted in yellow. To end or drop the setup change and resume playback 1 Press SET UP. The playback screen with the indicator “x” on appears. Resuming playback is still activated. 2 Press PLAY to start playback.

• DVD/Video CD The disc plays from the beginning*2. *2 If the resume playback is still activated, the disc plays from the point you stopped playback. Digital Output

• Audio CD The disc plays from the point you stopped playback. LPCM Bitstream Note If you want to return to the setup screen (page 36) while completing the setup change, press RETURNO or B.

Display (Aspect Ratio —horizontal/vertical screen image ratio) 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: 4:3 Letter Box When using a normal monitor, select 4:3 Letter Box. If you play a 16:9-wide-image DVD on a normal monitor, the images are compressed vertically.

Press the cursor buttons (V/v) to select the desired aspect ratio (4:3 Letter Box/4:3 Pan & Scan/16:9 Widescreen)*2. *2 The aspect ratio types differ, depending on your monitor and the disc.

Press ENTER. The setup screen reappears automatically. You can check the desired aspect ratio type under “Display.” Set Up 4:3 Pan & Scan When using a normal monitor, select 4:3 Pan & Scan. If you play a 16:9-wide-image DVD on a normal monitor, the images are cropped at the left and right. 16:9 Widescreen When using a wide monitor, select 16:9 Widescreen. If you play a 16:9wide-image DVD, the images are played at full size*1. *1 To play images at full size, set your monitor to “Full” or to the corresponding mode. For details, read the instruction manual supplied with your monitor.

See “Selecting items for setup” (page 36) first. Follow steps 1 to 4 on page 36, then proceed below to complete your setup. Select “Display,” then press ENTER. The setup screen for changing the aspect-ratio is displayed: The currently selected item is highlighted in yellow. Display 4:3 Letter Box English Audio Language Original Subtitle Language Original Digital Output Bitstream Display 4:3 Pan&Scan Parental

Player Language English To end or drop the setup change and resume playback 1 Press SET UP. The playback screen with the indicator “x” on appears. Resuming playback is still activated. 2 Press PLAY to start playback.

• DVD/Video CD The disc plays from the beginning*3. *3 If the resume playback is still activated, the disc plays from the point you stopped playback.

• Audio CD The disc plays from the point you stopped playback. You can select the desired aspect ratio from those compatible with your monitor.

DVD Menu Language Notes

• If you want to return to the setup screen (page 36) while completing the setup change, press RETURNO or B.
• If you select an aspect ratio not stored on the disc, another aspect ratio stored on the disc will be selected during playback.
• If you use a normal monitor to play a 16:9-wide-image DVD, the images will appear unnatural.
• When you use a wide monitor in “Full” or an equivalent mode and set this unit to “4:3 Letter Box” or “4:3 Pan & Scan,” the images will appear unnatural.
• Read the instruction manual supplied with the DVD. 4:3 Pan&Scan 16:9 Widescreen

Completing setup changes Parental (initial setup)

*3 If you enter a wrong number, press CLEAR. All the numbers are cleared. Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. 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.

Press the number buttons to enter your password (the same 4-digit number in step 3)*3 again. The message screen is displayed. Password Password has been changed This password is necessary when you change parental setting. Please remember this password. See “Selecting items for setup” (page 36) first. Follow steps 1 to 4 on page 36, then proceed below to complete your setup. Please press "ENTER" key.

Select “Parental,” then press ENTER. The setup screen for setting your password is displayed. Password

Press ENTER. The parental menu screen is displayed. Please input Password Parental Level

Password change In step 3, the “—” changes to “*” when you input numbers.

Press the number buttons*1 to enter your password (4-digit number)*2. *1 You can also press the cursor buttons (B/b), then press ENTER to select the numbers at the bottom of the screen. *2 If you enter a wrong number, press CLEAR. All the numbers are cleared. The screen for password re-entry is displayed.

Press the cursor buttons (V/v) to select “Level.”

Press ENTER. The level setting screen is displayed. The selected item is highlighted in yellow. Password Please input password again for confirmation Level

In step 4, the “—” changes to “*” when you input numbers.

The lower the number, the stricter the limitation. Level “8”*4 being the least strict, and level “1” the most strict. Therefore, if you select level “4,“ for example, DVDs with levels “3,” “2,” and “1” cannot be played. Refer to the following table. Parental levels of the table are on the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) rating system. *4 If you select level “8,” you can play all discs. This Unit MPAA Rating System “8”

“7” “NC-17”: No one 17 and under admitted “6” “R”: Restricted “5”

“4” “PG-13”: Parents strongly cautioned “3” “PG”: Parental guidance suggested “2”

“1” “G”: General audience

Press the cursor buttons (V/v) to select the desired level.

Press ENTER. The parental menu screen is displayed. Parental To end or drop the setup change and resume playback 1 Press SET UP. The playback screen with the indicator “x” on appears. Resuming playback is still activated. 2 Press PLAY to start playback.

• DVD/Video CD The disc plays from the beginning*5. *5 If the resume playback is still activated, the disc plays from the point you stopped playback.

• Audio CD The disc plays from the point you stopped playback. Notes
• If you want to return to the setup screen (page 36) while completing the setup change, press RETURNO or B.
• Don’t forget your password.
• You need to enter the password to change the parental settings. You cannot play some DVDs unless you enter your password.
• With this unit, you cannot restrict the playback of discs unless the DVD has a parental level. The parental level is often printed on the package of a disc.
• Methods of audio-visual restriction differ, depending on the disc. Sometimes playback is not allowed altogether, other times only the offensive scenes are skipped. For details, read the instruction manual supplied with the DVD.
• If you try to play a DVD with a parental level setting which your parental setup restricts, a prompt screen appears to ask whether you want to temporarily change your parental level setting and play the DVD. If you want to do so, follow the instruction on the screen. Example : a prompt screen Level Parental Level Setting Password change You need to change player's parental level to play this disc. Do you want to change it temporarily? If you want to check the desired level under “Parental,“ press RETURNO or B. Yes

Completing setup changes Parental setup (Changing the parental level) To change the parental level after the initial setup has been performed, follow the steps below.

See “Selecting items for setup” (page 36) first. Follow steps 1 to 4 on page 36, then proceed below to complete your setup.

Press the cursor buttons (V/v) to select the desired level.

Press ENTER. The parental menu screen reappears. To end or drop the setup change and resume playback 1 Press SET UP. The playback screen with the indicator “x” on appears. Resuming playback is still activated. 2 Press PLAY to start playback.

• DVD/Video CD The disc plays from the beginning*4. Select “Parental,” then press ENTER. The setup screen for registering your password is displayed. Password *4 If the resume playback is still activated, the disc plays from the point you stopped playback. Please input Password

• Audio CD The disc plays from the point you stopped playback.

Note In step 3, the “—” changes to “*” when you input numbers.

Press the number buttons*1 to enter your registered password (4-digit number)*2. *1 You can also press the cursor buttons (B/b), then press ENTER to select the numbers at the bottom of the screen. *2 If you enter a wrong number, press CLEAR. All the input numbers are cleared. The screen for password re-entry is displayed, then enter your pass word. If you want to return to the setup screen (page 36) while completing the setup change, press RETURNO or B. Parental setup (Changing your password) If you want to change your password, follow the steps below. The screen for the parental menu*3 is displayed. *3 See step 7 of “Parental” on page 42.

See “Selecting items for setup” (page 36) first. Follow the steps 1 to 4 on page 36, then come back to complete your setup.

Press ENTER, after you selected “Parental.” The setup screen for registering your password is displayed. Parental Level Password change Password Please input Password Note If you forget your registered password, enter “5534.” Then complete the following steps. To change your password, follow the instructions in “Changing your password” on page 44.

In step 3, the “—” changes to “*” when you input numbers.

Press the cursor buttons (V/v) to select “Level.”

Press the number buttons*1 to enter your registered password (4-digit number)*2. Change password *1 You can also press the cursor buttons (B/b), then press ENTER to select the numbers at the bottom of the screen. *2 If you enter a wrong number, press CLEAR. All numbers you input will be cleared. The screen for password re-entry is displayed. Please input password again for confirmation The screen for the parental menu is displayed. Parental In step 8, the “—” changes to “*” when you input numbers. Level

Password change Press the number buttons*4 to enter your password (the same 4-digit number in step 6)*5 again. *4 You can also press the cursor buttons (B/b), then press ENTER to select the numbers at the bottom of the screen. *5 If you enter a wrong number, press CLEAR. All the input numbers are cleared. Note The message screen is displayed. If you forget your registered password, enter “5534,” then complete the following steps.

Press the cursor buttons (V/v) to select “Password change.”

Press ENTER. The screen for registering your new password is displayed. Change password Password has been changed This password is necessary when you change parental setting. Please remember this password. Please press "ENTER" key. Change password

Please input new password Press ENTER. The parental menu screen reappears. To end or drop the setup change and resume playback

In step 6, the “—” changes to “*” when you input numbers.

Press the number buttons to enter your new password (4-digit number)*3. 1 Press SET UP. The playback screen with the indicator “x” on appears. Resuming playback is still activated. 2 Press PLAY to start playback.

• DVD/Video CD The disc plays from the beginning*6. *6 If the resume playback is still activated, the disc plays from the point you stopped playback. *3 If you enter a wrong number, press CLEAR. All the input numbers are cleared.

• Audio CD The disc plays from the point you stopped playback. Press ENTER. The screen for password re-entry is displayed. Note If you want to return to the setup screen (page 36) while completing the setup change, press RETURNO or B.

Completeing setup To end or drop the setup change and resume playback OSD message You can turn the indicator display of indicators (Example: N, x, M, m, X) “on” or “off.” The indicators are displayed when you press the buttons during a DVD or Video CD playback.

See “Selecting items for setup” (page 36) first. Follow steps 1 to 4 on page 36, then proceed below to complete your setup. Select “OSD message,” then press ENTER. The setup screen for OSD message is displayed. The currently selected item is highlighted in yellow.

• If the resume playback is still activated, the disc plays from the point you stopped playback.

• Audio CD The disc plays from the point you stopped playback. Notes
• If you want to return to the setup screen (page 36) while completing the setup change, press RETURNO or B.
• If you forget your registered password, enter “5534,” then complete the following steps. OSD Message Off

Press the cursor buttons (V/v) to select “On” (displayed) or “Off” (not displayed).

Press ENTER. The setup screen reappears automatically. You can check that your selection under “OSD message.” Set Up

1 Press SET UP. The playback screen with the indicator “x” on appears. Resuming playback is still activated. 2 Press PLAY to start playback.

OSD Message Off Player Language English To end or drop the setup change and resume playback Player Language You can change the display language (English/Japanese) for the setup.

See “Selecting items for setup” (page 36) first. Follow the steps 1 to 4 on page 36, then proceed below to complete your setup. 1 Press SET UP. The playback screen with the indicator “x” on appears. Resuming playback is still activated. 2 Press PLAY to start playback.

• DVD/Video CD The disc plays from the beginning*.
• If the resume playback is still activated, the disc plays from the point you stopped playback. Select “Player Language,” then press ENTER. The setup screen for Player Language is displayed.

• Audio CD The disc plays from the point you stopped playback. The currently selected item is highlighted in yellow. Note If you want to return to the setup screen (page 36) while completing the setup change, press RETURNO or B. Player Language Japanese English

Press the cursor buttons (V/v) to select the desired language (English/Japanese).

Press ENTER. The setup screen reappears automatically. You can check the language under “Player language.” Set Up DVD Menu Language Original Audio Language Original Subtitle Language Original Digital Output LPCM Display 4:3 Letter Box Parental

Player Language English

Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using this unit, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power This unit does not turn 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. , If the fuse blows again, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no picture. , Check that this unit 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 this unit. , While driving a car*, you cannot watch the pictures.

• To prevent accidents, the front video output is connected to the parking brake switch cord. , Stop your car and park in a safe place to watch the pictures. Picture noise appears. , Clean the disc. Even though you set the aspect ratio by changing setup (see “Display” (page 41)), the picture won’t fill the screen. , The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD.

Sound There is no sound. , Check that this unit is connected securely. , The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one. , Make sure the master unit is turned on. , Pause or Slow-playback function is activated. Press N to return to normal playback. , Fast-forward or fast-reverse function is activated. Press N to return to normal playback. Sound is noisy. , Clean the disc. , Select the correct digital output setting (page 40). The sound loses its stereo effect when you play a Video CD or an Audio CD. , Change the audio output to “Stereo” (page 32). , Make sure this unit is connected correctly (Refer to the installation manual supplied with this unit). Operation The remote commander does not function. , Remove any obstacles between the remote commander and this unit. , Use the remote commander closer to the remote control sensor. , Point the light emitters of the commander at the receptor of the remote control sensor. , Replace all of the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak. The disc does not play. , There is no disc inside. Insert a disc. , Insert the disc correctly with the playback side facing up in the disc tray. , Clean the disc. , An incompatible disc is inserted. See “This Unit Can Play the Following Discs” (page 5). , Check the region code of the DVD (page 5). , Moisture has condensed inside this unit. Remove the disc magazine (page 14) and leave this unit turned on for about half an hour. This unit does not play from the beginning when playing a disc. , Programme Playback (page 23), Shuffle Playback (page 22), Repeat Playback (page 19) or A-B Repeat Playback (page 20) has been selected. Deactivate such functions above. , Resume Playback has been selected. Press x on the remote commander before you start playing. (page 17) , When you play a DVD, a title menu or a DVD menu automatically appears on the monitor. , When you play a Video CD, the PBC menu display automatically appears on the monitor. Playback stops automatically. , The disc may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc, the DVD changer stops playback at the signal. You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Playback, Repeat Playback, Shuffle Playback or Programme Playback. , With some discs, you cannot activate these functions. continue to next page t

Troubleshooting Messages do not appear on the monitor in the language you want. , In the setup display, select the desired language for the on-screen display in “OSD Message” under “Changing setup” (page 36). The language for the sound track cannot be changed when you play a DVD. , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD. , Changing the language for the track is prohibited on the DVD. The subtitle language cannot be changed when you play a DVD. , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD. , Changing the language for the subtitles is prohibited on the DVD. The subtitles cannot be turned off when you play a DVD. , Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to turn the subtitles off. The angles cannot be changed when you play a DVD. , Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD. , Change the angles at a scene recorded from the multiple angles (page 31). , Changing the angles is prohibited on the DVD. This unit does not operate properly. , Static electricity, etc., may affect this unit’s operation. Press OFF, and then press B/X* on the wired remote commander to start up the unit.

• You can also press PLAY on the wireless remote commander for start-up.

Message Display During operation, the following messages are displayed to help you understand easily. Message Display on the monitor Cause and/or Corrective Action “You can’t operate this command now.”

• The command you made is not available for the DVD during playback. , With some DVDs, certain operations are prohibited. It depends on each disc.
• The command you made is not available on the screen currently displayed. , If you advance to the next step on the screen, the command will become available. “This disc can’t be played.”

• The region code is neither “the code printed on the rear of the unit” nor “ALL.” , Use DVDs with the same region code printed on the back of the unit or “ALL” (page 5).
• The audio-visual restricted function is activated. , Change the parental level. See “Parental setup (Changing the parental level)” (page 44).
• The colour system of the disc is incompatible with the one on your unit. , Check the colour system of the disc. See “This Unit Can Play the Following Discs” (page 5) .
• You tried to play a disc that you cannot play on this unit. , Load a disc that this unit can play.
• You loaded the disc upside down. , Load the disc properly.
• The disc is dirty. , Clean the disc.
• Moisture has condensed on the laser lens of this unit. , Remove the magazine from this unit and wait for about one hour. “All discs can’t be played.”

• All of the discs in the magazine are those that this unit cannot play. , Use the discs that this unit can play. “Magazine is not loaded.”

• You didn’t insert the magazine. , Insert the magazine in this unit. “Magazine empty”

• There were no discs at all in the magazine. , Insert a disc in the magazine. Message Display on the wired remote commander Cause and/or Corrective Action “E-07”

• During playback, the unit does not start to play. Because of scratches, and sticky residue, etc., the unit cannot read the disc. , Clean the disc. , Change the disc.

Specifications DVD changer Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system For the customers in Europe PAL For the customers in the USA NTSC Audio characteristics Frequency response 5 Hz to 20 kHz Signal to noise ratio 90 dB Harmonic distortion

Dynamic range 90 dB Wow and flutter below measurable limits (±0.001 % W PEAK) General Power requirements 12V DC car battery (negative ground) Outputs Audio output Video output Digital output RF signal (FM) output Inputs Connector of remote control censor Current drain 1 A (during playback) Dimensions (approx.) 250 × 80 × 205 mm (9 7/8 × 3 1/4 × 8 1/8 in.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.)

2.5 kg (5 lb. 8 oz.)

Operating temperature –10 ˚C to 55 ˚C (14 ˚F to 131 ˚F) Supplied accessories Wired remote commander (1) Wireless remote commander (1) Remote control sensor (1) Disc magazine (1) FM modulator (1) AA (R6) alkaline batteries (2) Index label (1) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Title 6, 29 Title menu 30 Track 6, 19, 28 Transmitting frequency Troubleshooting 48 TV colour system 5 F, G Fast forward 17 Fast rewind 17 FM modulator 13, 52 Frame by frame 21

Video CD 5 Wired remote commander 10, 14, 16, 17 Wireless remote commander 8, 9, 12, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32,

CLEAR RETURN RETURNO

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Player Language English

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Password Please input password again for confirmation

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CLEAR RETURN RETURNO

CLEAR Disc type select DVD

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Password Please input password again for confirmation

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