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Additional Information

Dolby Digital (AC-3) (page 36)

Digital audio compression technology that the Dolby Laboratories Corporation developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. The rear channel is stereo and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format. The good channel separation is realized because the all channel data is recorded discrete and processed in digital.

Dolby Pro Logic (page 40)

Audio signal processing technology that Dolby Laboratories Corporation developed for surround sound. When the input signal has the surround component, the Pro Logic process outputs the front, center and rear signals. The rear channel is monaural.

DVD (page 4)

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, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double- sided DVD 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB.

The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also uses the variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture.

The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital (AC-3) as well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more real audio presence.

Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD.

Multi-angle function (page 27)

Various angles, or viewpoints of the video camera, for a scene are recorded on some DVDs.

Multilingual function (page 27)

Several languages for the sound or sub-titles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs.

Parental Control (page 28)

A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on.

Playback Control (PBC) (page 17)

Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback.

By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing simple interactive programs, programs with search functions, and so on.

Title (page 5)

The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on an audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

Track (page 5)

Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD or VIDEO CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want.

VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) (page 40)

See DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) (page 46).

VIDEO CD (page 4)

A compact disc that contains moving pictures.

The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures.

VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio information of conventional audio CDs.

There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.

•Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds.

•Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions.

This player conforms to both versions.

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Contents Installing Precautions SafetyWelcome Table of Contents About This Manual This Player Can Play the Following DiscsTrack TitleChapter Index CD / Video Index Video CDInserting batteries into the remote UnpackingHooking Up the System OverviewWhat cords will I need? If your TV has an S video input connectorHookups PTo listen to the sound through TV speakersOptical digital connecting cord Not supplied When using an optical digital connecting cordWhen using a coaxial digital connecting cord Coaxial digital connecting cord Not supplied CD/DVD playerNecessary Setup Before Using the Player Selecting the Language for On-screen DisplaySide facing down 10ENWith the playback After following Step11EN Press12EN Click shuttle To change the playback speed Shuttle modePTo return to Continuous Play If you want to select 13ENLanguage for the DVD menu 14EN 15EN 16EN Click shuttle PTo change the playback speed Shuttle modeVideo CD Only 17EN When playing back or stopping a DVD Using the On-Screen Display18EN PDisplay information of the on-screen display off mode When playing back or stopping a CD/VIDEO CD19EN When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD Using the Front Panel DisplayWhen playing back a DVD 20ENPlaying time of the disc 21ENRemaining time of the disc Repeating the current title or chapter Playing Repeatedly Repeat Play22EN Repeating all the titles or all the tracks on a disc23EN Playing in Random Order Shuffle PlayRepeating a specific portion A÷B Repeat Z Creating Your Own Program Program Play PWhen playing a DVDWhen playing a Video CD or CD 24EN25EN Changing the Sounds Z PWhen playing a Video CD or a CD26EN 27EN Displaying the SubtitlesZChanging the Angles Z Turning the Subtitles On and OffPWhen you have not entered a password yet Select Initial Setup 1 using ?//, then press .or EnterSelect Parental Control using /., then press Enter PWhen you have already entered a password29EN To return to the normal screen30EN Controlling TVs with the remoteControlling Sony AV amplifier with the remote Amplifier connector Code number31EN Manufacturer Code NumberSelect the item you want using /., then press / or Enter Using the Setup display ZPress SET UP to display the setup display on the TV screen Select the setting you want using /., then pressSetting the Language for Display and Sound 33ENSettings for Display Initial Setup 34ENSettings for Sound Initial Setup 35EN36EN What is Dolby Digital Surround?Speaker System Hookups Center speaker CD/DVD Player Subwoofer Front speaker RCD/DVD Player AV Amplifier with 5.1ch inputs 37ENFront R Subwoofer Rear R Speakers Front L Rear L 38EN Speaker Set UpSpeaker Placement Specifying the speaker type39EN Adjusting the speaker volumeSpecifying the speaker distance 40EN Setting for Dolby Digital SurroundDefault setting is OFF PMODEPress Display repeatedly until the channel display appears 41ENTo display the playing channels Display examples are as follows PCM stereoPrecautions 42ENTroubleshooting 43EN44EN Menu screen does not appear when you play a Video CDSound loses stereo effect when you play a Video CD or a CD Player does not operate properly45EN Self-diagnosis functionFirst three digits Glossary Specifications46EN 47EN 48EN Index to Parts and ControlsFront Panel 49EN Rear Panel50EN RemoteSetup Display Item List 51EN52EN Language Code ListCode Language Numerics Index53EN X, Y, Z
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