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Sony DVP-CX860 User Manual

Sony DVP-CX860
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CD/DVD Player
CD/DVD Player
© 2000 Sony Corporation
DVP-CX860
3-064-299-32(3)
Operating Instructions

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Sony DVP-CX860 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSony
ModelDVP-CX860
CategoryDVD Player
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Welcome to Your Sony CD/DVD Player

About This Manual and Player Capabilities

Supported Disc Types and Specifications

Details supported disc formats (DVD, VIDEO CD, CD) and their specifications.

Understanding Disc Terminology

Incompatible Disc Formats

Lists disc formats that this player cannot play, such as CD-ROMs.

Disc Usage Best Practices

Provides tips for handling and maintaining discs to prevent issues.

Important Safety Precautions

Critical Warning: Screen Burn-In Risk

Warns about potential permanent damage to TV screens from prolonged static images.

Disc Handling and Maintenance Tips

Provides guidance on handling, cleaning, and storing discs to ensure longevity.

Getting Started with Your Sony Player

Unpacking the Player and Accessories

Details the items included in the player's packaging for initial setup.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Instructions for inserting batteries into the remote commander for operation.

Player Transport and Storage Procedures

Procedure to prepare the player for safe transport or storage by returning mechanisms.

Connecting the Player to Your TV

Essential Connecting Cords for TV Hookup

Lists the necessary cords for connecting the player to a TV for audio and video signals.

Important Notes for TV Connectivity

Provides specific notes regarding SCART/EURO AV and signal types for optimal connection.

Connecting to Monitors and Projectors

Player Setup Adjustments

Connecting to Receivers and Amplifiers

Essential Cords for Receiver Hookups

Lists the necessary cords for connecting the player to receivers/amplifiers.

2+1 Channel Surround Sound Setup

5.1 Channel Surround Sound Setup

Player Setup for 5.1 Channel Audio

Guides player setup adjustments for digital audio output and surround sound modes.

Setting the Language for the On-Screen Display

Configuring Operation Sound Effects

Inserting Discs into the Player

Using the EASY PLAY Slot

Instructions for using the dedicated EASY PLAY slot for immediate disc playback.

Removing Discs from the Player

Step-by-step guide on how to safely eject discs from the player's slots.

Playing Discs: An Overview

Changing Discs During Playback

Instructions on how to select and play a different disc while the player is in operation.

Basic Playback and Audio Notes

Additional Playback Operations

Playing Side B (Flip) on DVDs

Adjusting Playback Speed and Frame-by-Frame

Advanced Playback Speed Controls

Details controls for pause, various speeds, and frame-by-frame playback.

Resuming Playback (Resume Play)

Navigating DVD Menus

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC

Using the Front Panel Display

Displaying DVD Information During Playback

Details information displayed for DVDs, including disc type, mode, and text memos.

Displaying CD/VIDEO CD Info During Playback

Details information displayed for CDs/VIDEO CDs, including NTSC format and PBC playback.

Using the Disc Browser

Selecting a Disc via the Disc Browser

Guides on how to select a specific disc from the loaded information for playback.

Cancelling Disc Browser Operation

How to exit the Disc Browser function and return to the previous screen.

Organizing Discs in Folders (File Mode)

Deleting Discs from Custom Folders

Instructions for removing discs from custom folders (A-D) within the Disc Browser.

Labeling Discs and Folders (Edit Mode)

Editing Disc and Folder Labels

Details on how to erase, insert, or overwrite characters in disc or folder labels.

Assigning Genres to Discs

Sorting Discs in the Disc Browser

Sorting Item Indicator Function

Explains the indicator used to select sorting criteria like disc number, text, or genre.

Using Various Functions via Control Menu

Navigating the Control Menu Display

Explains how to access and navigate the main Control Menu on the TV screen.

Selecting Items within the Control Menu

Cycling Through Control Menu Displays

Explains how to cycle through different views of the Control Menu.

Control Menu Feature Overview

Disc Selection and Search Functions

Allows selection of discs, titles, chapters, tracks, or scenes for playback.

Selecting Titles, Scenes, and Tracks

Enables selection of specific content parts like titles, scenes, or tracks.

Selecting Chapters and Indexes

Allows selection of specific parts within a title or track, like chapters or indexes.

Selecting CD Tracks

Enables selection of specific tracks on an Audio CD for playback.

Selecting CD Indexes

Allows selection of specific points within CD tracks using index markers.

Checking Playback Time and Disc Text

Displays playing time, remaining time, and disc text information (DVD/CD TEXT, Disc Memo).

Adjusting Audio Settings

Allows selection of audio tracks, languages, and sound formats for DVDs and CDs.

Managing Subtitle Languages

Enables changing subtitle languages or turning them on/off for DVDs.

Changing Camera Angles on DVDs

Allows selection of different camera angles recorded on a DVD scene.

Digital Cinema Sound (VES) Settings

Guides selection of surround sound modes like Dolby Digital and Virtual Enhanced Surround (VES).

Viewing Advanced Playback Information

Displays detailed playback info like bit rate, layer, and position during DVD playback.

Custom Parental Control Setup

Allows setting playback restrictions for discs using a password.

Selecting Disc Play Mode (1 Disc/All Discs)

Choice between playing a single selected disc or all loaded discs in sequence.

Creating Custom Playback Programs

Allows arranging titles, chapters, or tracks to create custom playback sequences.

Random Playback (Shuffle Play)

Enables random playback of discs, titles, chapters, or tracks.

Repeatedly Playing Content (Repeat Play)

Allows continuous playback of discs, titles, chapters, or tracks.

Repeating a Specific Portion (A-B Repeat)

Enables repeating a specific section of a title, chapter, or track.

Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER)

Divides the screen into 9 sections for quick reference of functions like Strobe Playback or Angle Viewer.

Setting and Selecting Bookmarks

Allows storing specific portions of discs in memory for instant recall.

Searching for Disc Content

Checking Playback Time and Remaining Time

Selecting Playback Start Point by Time Code

Viewing Disc Information (Text/Memo)

Displaying Disc Audio Information

Shows details about the disc's audio format, channels, and program format.

Changing Audio Tracks and Settings

Managing Subtitle Languages

Changing Camera Angles on DVDs

Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) Settings

Checking Playback Information

Custom Parental Control Setup

Setting Parental Control for Individual Discs

Step-by-step guide to locking a specific disc with a password and playback level.

Selecting Disc Play Mode (1 Disc/All Discs)

Creating Custom Playback Programs

Random Playback (Shuffle Play)

Repeatedly Playing Content (Repeat Play)

Repeating a Specific Portion (A-B Repeat)

Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER)

Setting and Selecting Bookmarks

Settings and Adjustments Overview

Using the Setup Display Menu

Guides on accessing the setup menu for initial setup, picture, sound, and output adjustments.

Setup Display Item List

Setting Display Language and Audio Tracks

Display Settings (SCREEN SETUP)

Configuring the Screen Saver

Enables or disables the screen saver to protect display devices from damage.

Setting the Background Display

Selects background color or picture (jacket, memory, graphics) for the TV screen.

Customizing the Startup Screen

Selects the image displayed when the player is turned on.

Storing a Custom Picture in Memory

Instructions on how to store a scene from a disc for use as background or startup screen.

Customizing Playback Conditions

Setting Component Video Output

Configures the output method for component video signals (Y, CB, CR).

Setting Line Output Signals

Selects output signals for the LINE-1 (RGB)-TV connector (VIDEO, S VIDEO, RGB).

Configuring Auto Play Function

Sets automatic playback modes like TIMER, DEMO1, or DEMO2.

Adjusting Front Panel Display Brightness

Adjusts the brightness of the player's front panel display (BRIGHT, DARK, OFF).

Setting Pause Mode for DVDs

Selects picture quality for pause mode (AUTO for jitter-free, FRAME for high resolution).

Resetting All Bookmarks

Clears all stored bookmarks from the player's memory.

Setting Parental Control Restrictions

Sets playback limitations based on user age and country, using a password.

Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control)

Playback Memory Function (DVD)

Prioritizing Sound Tracks (Track Selection)

Audio Setup Configurations

Audio Attenuation Adjustment

Reduces audio output level to prevent distortion, especially with TV speakers.

Dynamic Range Control for DVDs

Makes quiet sounds clearer when volume is low, improving listening with TV speakers.

Downmix Settings for Surround Sound

Manages mixing methods for surround sound components (LS, RS, S) for Dolby Digital.

Setting Digital Audio Output

Selects output signals for DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.

Configuring Digital Output Signals

Subwoofer and Speaker Setup

Setting Front Speaker Size

Selects front speaker size (LARGE, MIDDLE, SMALL, TV) to adjust subwoofer output.

Subwoofer Output Level Adjustment

Explains how subwoofer output level varies based on the FRONT SPEAKER SIZE setting.

Controlling TV and AV Receiver with Remote

Remote Control for Televisions

Guides on setting up the remote to control TV functions like power, volume, and input source.

TV Operation with the Remote

Details the specific buttons used to control TV functions such as power, volume, and program selection.

Remote Control for AV Receivers/Amplifiers

Controlling the CD Changer (Mega Control)

Additional Information and Support

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Guides on diagnosing and resolving common problems with power, picture, and sound.

Troubleshooting Sound Issues

Addresses issues like no sound, noisy sound, sound distortion, and loss of stereo effect.

Troubleshooting Operation Problems

Covers remote control not functioning, disc not playing, and display issues.

Troubleshooting Disc Playback and Functionality

Addresses issues like discs not playing, automatic playback, function limitations, and FLIP button errors.

Troubleshooting Display and Language Settings

Covers problems with messages, sound track/subtitle language, and angle changes.

Troubleshooting Player Operation and Errors

Addresses player malfunction, front panel display issues, CD changer sound, and self-diagnosis errors.

Understanding the Self-Diagnosis Function

Player Specifications

Detailed Audio Characteristics

Lists frequency response, signal-to-noise ratio, harmonic distortion, and dynamic range.

Audio and Video Output/Input Specifications

Details jack types, output/input levels, and load impedance for all connectors.

Glossary of Technical Terms

Glossary: DVD Definition

Defines a DVD, its data capacity, and compression technology.

Glossary: Title Definition

Defines a title as the longest section of content on a DVD or audio software.

Glossary: Track Definition

Defines a track as a section of content on a CD or VIDEO CD.

Glossary: VIDEO CD Definition

Defines a VIDEO CD, its picture data format, and versions (1.1 and 2.0).

Glossary: MPEG Audio Definition

Defines MPEG audio compression standards for stereo and surround sound.

Glossary: Multi-Angle Function

Explains the function allowing selection of different camera angles on DVDs.

Glossary: Multilingual Function

Describes support for multiple languages for audio tracks or subtitles on DVDs.

Glossary: Parental Control

Defines the function that limits DVD playback based on user age and country.

Glossary: Playback Control (PBC)

Explains signals encoded on VIDEO CDs for interactive playback via menus.

Language Code List

Index to Parts and Controls

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Details each button, dial, and display on the player's front panel.

Rear Panel Connectors and Jacks

Identifies all rear panel connectors and their corresponding functions and page references.

Remote Control Buttons and Functions

Details each button on the remote control and its function, including mode switching.

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