Sony DVP-CX875P User Manual

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DVP-CX875P
3-077-145-11(1)
3-077-145-11(1)
Operating Instructions
© 2002 Sony Corporation
DVP-CX875P
CD/DVD
Player

Sony DVP-CX875P Specifications

General

Type	DVD Player
Disc Capacity	400 Discs
Playback Formats	DVD, CD, MP3, JPEG
Video Output	Composite, S-Video, Component
Progressive Scan	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Audio Output	Digital Audio Optical x 1

Summary

WARNING and Welcome

CAUTION Notices

Specific warnings about laser hazards, optical instruments, and disassembly.

U.S. Customer Information

Owner's record section and FCC compliance information for U.S. customers.

Precautions and Safety

Safety and Handling Guidelines

Covers fire/shock hazards, handling liquids, disc care, and transport preparation.

Operational and Maintenance Advice

Guidance on power sources, placement, volume, cleaning, and important screen notices.

Manual Overview and Disc Compatibility

Manual Conventions

Explanation of icons, terms, and the manual's structure.

Disc Format Guide

Lists compatible disc types like DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD, and Music CD.

Region Code Restrictions

Details on region code limitations for DVD VIDEO discs.

Incompatible Discs and Playback Notes

Unsupported Disc Examples

Lists specific types of discs that the player cannot play.

Playback Operation Notes

Information on how disc software can affect playback features.

Copyright Information

Details regarding the product's copyright protection technology.

Disc Handling and Maintenance

Disc Care and Storage

Best practices for handling, avoiding damage, and storing discs.

Ensuring Stable Disc Operation

Tips for smooth playback, including cleaning and removing disc burrs.

Parts and Controls Identification

Front Panel Layout

Detailed identification of buttons and indicators on the player's front.

Front Panel Display Indicators

Rear Panel Connections

Remote Control Operations

Control Menu Navigation

Control Menu Display Types

Explains different menu views and the ADVANCED display option.

Control Menu Function List

Advanced Control Menu Functions

Quick Start Guide

Overview of Quick Start

Introduces the quick start process for initial player setup.

Step 1: Unpacking Contents

Lists all items included in the product packaging.

Step 2: Remote Control Setup

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

Video Connection Types

Explains aspect ratio adjustments and progressive signal connections.

Step 4: Easy Play Disc Operation

Disc Ejection and Power Off

Hookup Procedures

Step 1: Video Cable Connections

Connecting video output ports to display devices like TVs or projectors.

Video Connection Options

Standard and S-Video Connections

Connecting via composite video and S-Video for standard and improved quality.

High-Quality Component and S-LINK Connections

Connecting via component video and S-LINK for advanced features.

Important Connection Notes

Step 2: Audio Cable Connections

Audio Connection Selection Chart

Chart to help choose the right audio setup based on connected components.

Connecting Audio to Your TV

Connecting Audio to Amplifiers and Decks

Connecting to AV Receivers with Dolby Surround

Connecting to AV Receivers with Digital Audio

Initial Setup Procedures

Power Cord Connection

Final step to connect the player and TV to a power outlet.

Quick Setup: Language and Screen

Configuring initial on-screen display language and screen settings.

Quick Setup: TV and Audio Configuration

TV Type and Signal Settings

Setting aspect ratio and video signal output format.

Audio Connection and Digital Signal Setup

Selecting audio jacks and configuring digital audio output.

Quick Setup: DTS and Surround Sound

DTS Signal Configuration

Setting the player to output DTS audio signals.

Enabling Surround Sound Effects

Instructions for activating and enjoying surround sound features.

Disc Playback Operations

Inserting Discs into Slots

Step-by-step guide for loading multiple discs into the player's slots.

Disc Management Operations

Removing Discs from Player

Procedure for ejecting discs from the player's slots.

Basic Disc Playback

Starting playback, switching TV inputs, and amplifier connection.

Advanced Playback Features

DTS CD Playback Notes

Important considerations for playing CDs with DTS sound tracks.

DTS DVD Playback Notes

Important considerations for playing DVDs with DTS sound tracks.

Additional Playback Functions

Navigating Through Disc Content

Skipping slots, stopping, pausing, and navigating chapters/tracks.

Playback Control Features

Functions like Replay, Search, and selecting specific discs.

Disc and Player Security Features

Child Lock Operation

Instructions for locking and unlocking the player's front cover.

Playing Dual-Layer Discs (Side B Flip)

How to play the second side of a disc without ejecting it.

Disc Search and Navigation

Returning to Side A Playback

Exiting the disc flip mode and returning to the original side.

Locating Specific Points (Search)

Using fast search to find specific moments in playback.

Advanced Disc Navigation Modes

Fast Scan and Slow Motion Play

Navigating through disc content at various speeds, including slow motion.

Freeze Frame and Click Shuttle

Playing single frames and using the player's click shuttle.

Playback Resume Functions

Resume Play for Current Disc

How the player remembers playback position for a single disc.

Playback Memory and DVD Menu Navigation

Multi-Disc Resume Storage

Storing playback points for multiple discs in memory.

Using the DVD Menu System

Navigating DVD menus to select titles, languages, and audio.

DVD-RW Title Selection

Interactive VIDEO CD Playback (PBC)

MP3 Audio Track Selection and Playback

MP3 Audio Track Information

MP3 Playback Requirements

File format, session details, and compatibility for MP3 playback.

MP3 Disc Structure and Playback Order

How MP3 files are organized and played based on disc structure.

Advanced Play Mode Functions

Selecting Playback Scope (One Disc/All Discs)

Choosing whether play modes apply to a single disc or all discs.

Creating Custom Playback Programs

Program Play Configuration

Random Playback (Shuffle Play)

Repeat Playback Functions

Specific Portion Repeat (A-B Repeat Play)

A-B Repeat Play Configuration

Disc Management with Disc Explorer

Loading and Displaying Disc Information

How to load and view metadata for all discs in the player.

Disc Explorer Interface Explained

Jacket Pictures and Text Information

Displaying cover art and metadata for discs in the explorer.

Genre and Disc Type Display

Information on genre assignment and automatic disc type identification.

Searching for Discs in Disc Explorer

Customizing Disc Jacket Pictures

Capturing Scene for Jacket Picture

Creating personalized cover art by capturing a disc scene.

Erasing Stored Jacket Pictures

Procedure for removing custom jacket images from memory.

Organizing Discs into Folders (File Mode)

Deleting Discs from Folders

Labeling Discs and Folders (Edit Mode)

Editing Disc and Folder Labels

Labeling with an External Keyboard

Assigning Genres to Discs

Sorting Discs within Folders

Sorting Disc Explorer Contents

Scene Search Functionality

Searching by Title, Chapter, Track, or Scene

Methods to locate content by number or time code.

Visual Scene Search (Picture Navigation)

Favorite Scene Bookmarking

Advanced Scene Viewing Modes

Strobe Playback (9-Section Scene View)

Displays multiple consecutive scenes simultaneously on screen.

Angle Viewer (Multi-Angle Display)

View different camera angles for a scene on a 9-section screen.

Viewing Disc Information

Checking Playback Time and Remaining Time

Displays current playback duration, remaining time, and disc text.

Front Panel Display Information

Checking Playback Details (Advanced)

DVD Advanced Playback Information

View bit rate, layer information, and pick-up point for DVDs.

Playback Information for Data CDs

Audio Adjustments

Changing Audio Tracks and Channels

Selecting audio formats, languages, and speaker channels.

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)

TVS Mode Explanations

Movie Playback Enhancements

Changing Viewing Angles

Selecting different camera angles for movie scenes.

Subtitle Display and Language Control

Picture Quality Adjustment (BNR)

Customizing Playback Picture Modes

Fine-tuning Picture Elements in Memory Mode

Adjusting specific picture parameters like contrast, brightness, color, and hue.

Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) Function

DVE Mode Levels and Softening

Additional Player Functions

Disc Locking (Parental Controls)

Setting playback restrictions for discs using parental control.

Custom Parental Control Setup

Creating personalized parental control settings and passwords.

Parental Control (Limited Playback)

Parental Control Settings and Levels

Playing Discs with Parental Controls & Password Management

Area Code Reference

Table listing geographical region codes for playback limitations.

Changing the Parental Control Password

Procedure to modify or reset the parental control password.

Operation Sound Feedback

TV Remote Control Functionality

TV Manufacturer Code List

AV Receiver Volume Control

Settings and Adjustments Menu

Navigating the Setup Display

Guide to accessing and using the player's main setup menu.

Language Setup Options

Screen Setup Options

Picture Storage and Progressive Output

Storing Custom Images in Memory

Saving background and startup screen images from scenes.

Progressive Signal Output Configuration

Settings for 480p video output via component jacks.

Custom Setup Menu Options

Auto Power Off and Auto Play Settings

Configuring automatic power saving and playback functions.

Dimmer and Pause Mode Settings

Adjusting display brightness and selecting pause mode picture.

Playback Memory Function

Remembering player settings for individual discs.

Audio Setup Options

Audio Attenuation and DRC

Adjusting audio signal levels and dynamic range control.

Audio Signal Mixing and Digital Output

Downmix Settings

Adjusting audio channel mixing for DVDs.

Digital Output Format Selection

Choosing between D-PCM and Dolby Digital output formats.

DTS Output Configuration

Troubleshooting Guide

Power Issues

Troubleshooting steps for when the player does not turn on.

Picture and Noise Problems

Resolving issues with no picture, picture noise, or incorrect aspect ratio.

Sound Issues

Diagnosing and fixing problems like no sound, noisy sound, or distortion.

Operational Troubleshooting

Remote and Disc Playback Errors

Problems with remote function, disc reading, and MP3 playback.

Playback and Functional Limitations

Issues with auto-playback, disc flipping, language, and subtitle controls.

Troubleshooting Specific Errors

Angle and Player Malfunction Issues

Problems with angle selection, player operation, and front cover.

Self-Diagnosis Function Explained

Interpreting error codes and service numbers for malfunction diagnosis.

Glossary of Terms

Audio and Video Format Definitions

Defines terms like Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD VIDEO, and DVD-RW.

Software Classification

Explanation of Film based vs. Video based software classification for DVDs.

Glossary of Terms (Continued)

Image Format Definitions

Defines Interlace, Progressive, Index, Scene, Title, and Track formats.

Technical Specifications

Language Code Reference

Index of Topics