Sony DVP-NS425P Operating Instructions

Sony DVP-NS425P Manual

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    3-085-050-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS425P © 2003 Sony Corporation
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    outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. 2
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    a peak level section is played. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. On cleaning discs Do not use a commercially available
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    3 About this Manual 6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 6 Notes about the Discs 7 Index to Parts and Controls 8 Guide to the Control Menu Display 12 Hookups 14 Hooking Up the Player 14 Step 1: Unpacking 14 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote 14 Step 3: Connecting the Video
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    Discs (PARENTAL CONTROL 49 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote 52 Settings and Adjustments 53 Using the Setup Display 53 Setting the Display or Sound CUSTOM SETUP 56 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP 57 Additional Information 59 Troubleshooting 59 Self-diagnosis Function (When
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    may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions. 00V 00Hz 00W NO. X DVP-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded
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    set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright
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    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (25) B Disc tray (25) C Front panel display (9) D (remote sensor) (14) E A (open/close) button (25) F H/Playback Dial (25, 36) G X (pause) button (26) H x (stop)
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    display When playing back a DVD Disc type Playing status Lights up when you can change the angle (46) Lights up during Repeat Play (34) Current audio signal (44) Current title/chapter or playing time (41) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (28) Disc type Playing status
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    Rear panel DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y * Do not press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel if you have connected the TV to these jacks (page 17). ** Only press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel if you have
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    Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (52) B Z OPEN/CLOSE (previous/ next) buttons (26) H m/M SCAN/SLOW buttons (36) I X PAUSE button (26) J H PLAY button (25) The H button has a tactile dot.* K C/X/x/c buttons (28) L DISPLAY button (12) M tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. 11
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    SET ON PLAY DVD VIDEO Type of disc being played*** Playing time Current setting Options Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message PROGRAM ENTER * Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/ CDs, album number for DATA CDs. ** Displays the
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    time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD's track name. PROGRAM (page 31) Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want. SHUFFLE (page 33) Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order. REPEAT (page 34) Plays the entire disc (all
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    of each component before connecting. Step 1: Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote You can control the player using the supplied
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    , projector or AV amplifier (receiver) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CD/DVD player INPUT S VIDEO l : Signal flow S VIDEO cord (not supplied) B TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) A If you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the
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    in the picture. In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the 'standard definition' output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center. 16
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    You can fine-tune the Progressive 480p video signal output when you press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) and connect the player using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV that is able to accept the video signal in progressive format. Only press the PROGRESSIVE
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    read the instructions for the components you wish to connect. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, A through D . Components to be connected TV Connection having a Dolby Digital or DTS** decoder and 6 speakers D (page 22) z Hint If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver)
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    to your TV This connection will use your TV's speakers for sound. CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y PB PR A LINE OUT (yellow)* (yellow)* TV R-AUDIO-L VIDEO (white) (white) to LINE
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    to an MD deck or DAT deck, use B-2 . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver). CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y PB PR
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    playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use C-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use C-2 . CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS Center Note When connecting 6 speakers, replace
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    (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
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    [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP" appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, select "QUICK" under "SETUP" in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 54). 4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc. The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears
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    ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder) (page 58) 13Press ENTER. Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. Enjoying the surround sound effects To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), set the following items as
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    Playing Discs Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. [/1 H/Playback Dial A With the playback side facing down 5 Press H. The disc tray closes, and the player
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    DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only ***For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs only z Hints • The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review button on the player or the remote does not work while the Child Lock is set. To unlock the disc tray When the player is in standby
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    SETUP" is set to "ON" and you playback a recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may playback other recorded discs from the same resume point. To play from the beginning, press x twice and then press H. Playing Discs 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. "RESUME" appears on the front
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    When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the MENU button. Number buttons Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by
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    instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. ENTER RETURN MENU 1 Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray. 2 Press H. The disc tray closes, and the player starts
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    to recognize the tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/CD-RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. To play a Multi Session CD This player can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is located
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    Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: • Program Play (page 31) • Shuffle Play (page 33) • Repeat Play (page 34) • A-B Repeat Play (page 34) Note The play mode is canceled when: - you open the disc tray. - the player
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    DVD VIDEO 3 Press X/x to select "SET t," then press ENTER. "TRACK" is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or CD. PROGRAM T ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE - - 2. TITLE - - 01 3. TITLE - - 02 4. TITLE - - 03 5. TITLE - - 04 6. TITLE - - 05 7. TITLE - - Titles or tracks recorded on a disc 4 Press
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    ) You can have the player "shuffle" titles, chapters, or tracks. Subsequent "shuffling" may produce a different playing order. CLEAR 3 Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. ◆ When playing a DVD • TITLE • CHAPTER ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • TRACK ◆ When Program Play is activated • ON
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    REPEAT repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. ◆ When playing a DVD • DISC: repeats all of the titles. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • DISC: repeats all of the tracks. • TRACK: repeats the current track
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    18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:33:05 5 When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again. The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:34:30 To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select "OFF" in Step 3. Note When you set A-B Repeat
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    back slowly. STEP STEP H/Playback Dial Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described. Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan) Press m or M while playing a disc. When you find the point you want, press H to
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    playback speed. Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) When the player is in the Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select the search method. ◆ When playing a DVD TITLE CHAPTER TIME/TEXT Select "TIME/TEXT" to search for a starting point by inputting the time code. ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD
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    just enter "2:10:20." z Hints • When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD) or track (CD) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER. • You can display the first scene of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can
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    scene and press X. Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select some items. • The sound is muted when using this function. 1 Press to select an item. • CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only) • TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only) • TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD only) 3 Press ENTER. The following display
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    time of the current disc ◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) • T *:* (minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current track Checking the play information of the Disk To check DVD/CD text Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in Step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when
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    Viewing Information About the Disc To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) text By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, the track name and time information on your TV screen. When playing a DVD Playing time of the current title JAZZ RIVER SIDE Album name Track name Remaining time
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    time information and text using the Control Menu (page 12). Notes • Depending on the type of disc being played, the DVD/CD text or track name may not be displayed. • The player can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. • Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may
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    which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats. ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. • STEREO: The standard stereo sound • 1/L: The sound of the left channel
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    ch Surround Mode Settings When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, you can enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. If the player is set up to output the
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    pressing the SURROUND button on the player. Notes • When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects cannot be heard. • When you select one of the surround sound modes, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver). • Make sure
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    recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD. ANGLE SUBTITLE 1 code. Refer to "Language Code List" on page 65 to see which language the code represents. To turn off the subtitles Select "OFF" in Step 2. Note Depending on the DVD
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    2: White colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased. You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching. z Hint When you watch
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    on your TV screen. ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER. 2 OFF DVD VIDEO 3 Press X/x to select a level. • 1: enhances the outline. • 2: enhances the outline more than 1. 4 Press ENTER. The disc plays with the
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    DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for "PARENTAL CONTROL" appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 STOP DVD VIDEO PLAYER PASSWORD PLAYER 3 Press X/x to select "PLAYER t," then press ENTER
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    you select "OTHERS t," select and enter a standard code in the table on page 51 using the number play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player. • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc
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    Portugal Russia Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom Code number 2044 2047 2046 2057 2070 2079 2090 2092 while the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for "PARENTAL CONTROL" appear.
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    TV with the supplied remote. TV Number buttons VOL +/TV/VIDEO Controlling other TVs with the remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer's code. 1 While holding down TV
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    you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all of the functions described may work. ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY when the player is in stop mode. The Control
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    You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting "NO" here. 3 Press ENTER. All player as it takes a few seconds to complete. Setting the Display or Sound DVD only) You can select the desired language for the disc's menu. ◆ AUDIO (DVD only) Switches the language of the sound
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    PAN SCAN Note Depending on the DVD, "4:3 LETTER BOX" may be selected automatically instead of "4:3 PAN SCAN" or vice versa. ◆ SCREEN SAVER The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio) for more than 15
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    SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: OFF OFF BRIGHT AUTO OFF player enters standby mode when left in stop mode for more than 30 minutes. ◆ AUTO PLAY Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This function is useful when the player is connected
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    " (page 58), the DTS sound track is not played even if you set "TRACK SELECTION" to "AUTO." • If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order. ◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD/VIDEO CD only) Switches the
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    when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels DTS signals. OFF Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder. ON Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. ◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD
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    following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely. Picture There is
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    sensor on the player. , The batteries in the remote are weak. The disc does not play. , The disc is turned over. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray. , The disc is skewed. , The player cannot play certain discs (page 6). , The region code on the DVD does not match
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    display. In this case, check the following table. The disc tray does not open and "TRAY LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "Data error" appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD. , The MP3 audio track you want to
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    such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD. DVD-RW (page 6) A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same
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    sharper. This player is compatible with the 480 progressive format. Scene (page 9) On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track (page 9) Sections of a picture or a music feature on a CD or VIDEO CD (the
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    dB Harmonic distortion: 0.003 % Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/CD: 99 dB Wow and flutter: Less than mm (17 × 2 3/16 × 9 1/2 in.) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 2.15 kg (4 3/4 lb) Operating temperature: 5 ° C to 35 Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product
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    Greek 1144 English 1145 Esperanto 1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian 1151 Basque 1157 Persian 1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji 1171 Faroese 1174 French 1181 Frisian Code Language 1183 Irish 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi 1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian 1233 Armenian
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    14 BLACK LEVEL 55 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT VIDEO OUT) 56 C CD 6, 25 CHAPTER 37 Chapter 9, 62 CHAPTER VIEWER 39 Child Lock 26 Connecting 15 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD 25 DVD 25 Control Menu 12 CUSTOM 53 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 47 CUSTOM SETUP 56 D DATA CD 6, 29 DIGITAL OUT 58 Digital output 58 DIMMER 56
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    Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
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