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General| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Model | 480p |
| Category | DVD Player |
| Language | English |
Record model and serial numbers for future reference when contacting Sony.
Contact information for warranty and general inquiries for Canadian customers.
Prevent fire/shock, avoid opening cabinet, and handle plugs correctly.
Details on FCC compliance and methods to correct radio frequency interference.
Covers eye hazard, liquid spills, ventilation, placement, and cleaning procedures.
Includes power cord handling, moisture, volume adjustment, and cleaning discs.
Warns about potential permanent damage to TV screens from static images.
Covers sound settings, surround modes, angle selection, subtitles, and picture quality.
Explains setup menus, language, custom settings, parental controls, and remote operation.
Guides for resolving issues, self-diagnosis, glossary, and specifications.
Lists the various disc types (DVD, CD, SACD) the player can handle.
Explains how the player's region code affects DVD playback.
Lists discs that cannot be played and notes on compatibility, protected music, and software.
Explains the use of Macrovision-authorized copyright protection technology.
Guidelines for keeping discs clean, avoiding damage, and ensuring stable playback.
Identifies and explains the functions of the front panel buttons and indicators.
Explains the front panel display content for DVD, VIDEO CD, CD, SACD, and DATA CD playback.
Lists and describes the various audio and video output connections on the rear panel.
Explains the purpose of each button on the remote commander.
Illustrates the different control menu layouts and their elements for DVD VIDEO.
Describes the purpose of each control menu item and its compatible disc types.
Guides on using Setup, Quick Setup, Custom Setup, and various Play Modes.
Details BNR, DVE, Custom Picture Mode, and Picture Navigation for image quality.
Instructions for connecting the player, unpacking, and preparing the remote.
Setting the remote's command mode to prevent interference with other Sony DVD players.
Explains how to connect video cords (composite, S-Video, component) to TV, projector, or receiver.
Guides for connecting via composite, S-Video, and component video inputs.
Adjusting aspect ratio and important notes for video connections.
Chart to select audio connections based on the system (TV, stereo, AV receiver).
Details connecting the player's audio outputs to the TV's audio input.
Instructions for connecting to stereo amplifiers or MD/DAT decks via analog/digital audio.
Guides connecting to AV receivers with Dolby Surround for 3-6 speaker systems.
Instructions for connecting to AV receivers with 5.1 channel or digital inputs for surround sound.
Guides for connecting to 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks and configuring digital outputs.
Connecting power cords and performing the initial quick setup for the player.
Configuring TV type, aspect ratio, and video output signals (Interlace/Progressive).
Setting speaker sizes, subwoofer presence, and DTS signal types.
Tips for achieving optimal surround sound effects based on audio connection.
Details on specific audio connection settings and optimization hints.
Detailed procedure for inserting discs into the player's multiple slots.
Steps for removing discs and starting playback after powering up.
How to start playback, select different discs, and turn the player on/off.
How to skip slots, stop, pause, resume, and navigate chapters/tracks.
Using INSTANT REPLAY and INSTANT SEARCH for reviewing scenes.
How the player saves and resumes playback position across power cycles.
Instructions for navigating DVD menus to select content and settings.
Choosing playback mode for DVD-RW titles (Original vs. Playlist).
Guides for choosing playback area (2CH/MULTI) and layer (HD/CD) on SACDs.
Using Playback Control (PBC) for interactive playback of VIDEO CDs.
Instructions for playing MP3 audio tracks and albums from DATA CDs.
Details on MP3 disc recording requirements and track playback sequence.
Explains setting up Program, Shuffle, Repeat, and A-B Repeat playback modes.
How to choose whether play modes apply to one disc or all discs.
Step-by-step guide to creating a program by arranging content order.
Selecting titles, chapters, or tracks to program and starting playback.
Instructions for canceling, changing, or clearing programmed content.
Guides on setting up and using Shuffle Play for random playback.
How to set Repeat Play for discs, titles, chapters, tracks, or albums.
How to set start and end points to repeat a specific segment of content.
Detailed steps for setting the start (A) and end (B) points for A-B Repeat Play.
Accessing the Disc Explorer to view and load information about loaded discs.
Explains how to view disc information, jacket pictures, and text details.
Step-by-step process to select folders and discs for playback.
How to capture a scene and delete stored jacket pictures.
Guides on organizing discs into user-defined folders (A-D).
Instructions for removing discs from custom folders within the Disc Explorer.
Instructions for labeling discs with Disc Memos and folders with custom names.
Procedures for inputting characters and storing Disc Memos or folder names.
Instructions for connecting and using a PC keyboard for labeling.
Method to assign genre labels to discs for easier sorting and identification.
Guides on sorting discs based on slot number, text information, or genre.
Methods for quickly locating content using search, scan, and slow-motion playback.
How to view content one frame at a time using freeze frame.
How to locate specific content items by entering their number or time code.
How to use time codes to search for specific points or scenes on discs.
How to use the 9-subscreen view to quickly locate desired scenes.
How to select a title, chapter, or track from the Picture Navigation subscreens.
How to view current and remaining playback times and disc text information.
Explains how the front panel display shows time and text information for various disc types.
How to view advanced playback details like bit rate and disc layer for DVDs.
How to check the audio bit rate for MP3 tracks on DATA CDs.
How to select audio formats, languages, and channels for various disc types.
Guide to selecting and applying different surround sound modes.
Explains TVS modes for 2-speaker setups to create virtual surround effects.
Details advanced surround modes like Virtual Rear Shift for multi-speaker setups.
Explains Normal, Enhanced, Virtual Rear Shift, Multi Rear, and Multi Dimension surround modes.
How to select camera angles and manage subtitles on DVDs.
Using BNR to reduce block noise and mosaic patterns for better picture quality.
Guide to customizing picture settings using the Custom Picture Mode.
How to fine-tune picture settings (contrast, brightness, color, hue) in memory.
How to use the DVE function to improve picture sharpness and clarity.
Setting playback restrictions for discs to prevent inappropriate content.
How to disable custom controls, play locked discs, and set playback limitation levels.
Configuring player password, standard settings, geographic area, and content level.
Steps to play locked discs, change passwords, and reference area codes.
Instructions for operating TVs and AV amplifiers using the player's remote.
Lists TV manufacturer codes and instructions for AV amplifier volume control.
Provides manufacturer codes for controlling AV amplifiers with the remote.
Guide to accessing and using the Setup Display for player configuration.
How to configure languages for on-screen display, menus, audio tracks, and subtitles.
Adjusting TV type, aspect ratio, screen saver, and background display.
Configuring component video output and 4:3 aspect ratio output.
Information on the rear panel switch and optimizing progressive signal output.
Explains the Custom Setup menu for various playback and player adjustments.
Storing playback settings and setting track selection priority.
How CD Direct optimizes audio and adjusts audio attenuation, DRC.
Configuring filters, downmix, and digital output types (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM).
Setting speaker sizes, PCM sampling frequency, and general speaker setup.
Setting rear speaker position, subwoofer connection, and speaker distances.
How to adjust speaker balance, level, and use the test tone for calibration.
Solutions for power, picture display, and sound output issues.
Troubleshooting surround sound, playback start, and language change problems.
Solutions for remote malfunction, disc playback errors, MP3 issues, and language problems.
Troubleshooting copyright lock screens and playback initiation failures.
Interpreting error codes, locked states, and using the self-diagnosis function.
Definitions of terms like Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD VIDEO, SACD, and Index.
Description of interlace format and progressive conversion methods for video display.
Explains Progressive format, Super Audio CD technology, Title, and Track definitions.
Details on laser, audio characteristics, output jacks, and general player specs.
Information on power, dimensions, weight, operating conditions, and included accessories.
Comprehensive list of language codes for subtitle and audio track selection.
Provides an alphabetical index covering all topics and page numbers.
