background image
CD/DVD Player
CD/DVD Player
© 2000 Sony Corporation
DVP-C675D
DVP-C670D
3-062-342-11(2)
Operating Instructions


background image
2
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/
DVD Player. Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
This label is located on the left side
enclosure (Laser protective housing).
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit. Record the
serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DVP-C675D/DVP-C670D
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
­ Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
­ Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
­ Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
For the model supplied with the
AC plug adaptor
If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into
the wall outlet, attach the supplied AC
plug adaptor.


background image
3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About This Manual 4
This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4
Precautions 6
Notes About the Discs 6
Getting Started
7
Unpacking 7
TV Hookups 8
Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 10
5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 12
Selecting the Language for the On-Screen
Display 14
Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) 15
Playing Discs
16
Playing Discs
16
Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame
18
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc (Resume Play)
19
Using the DVD's Menu
20
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC
Playback)
21
Replacing Discs while Playing a Disc
(EXCHANGE) 22
Using the Front Panel Display
23
Displaying the Disc Information (Disc Explorer)
25
Using Various Functions with the
Control Menu
28
Using the Control Menu Display
28
Control Menu Item List
30
Searching for a Disc/Title/Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene
31
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining
Time 32
Selecting a Starting Point Using the Time Code
33
Labeling the Disc
34
Changing the Sound
35
Displaying the Subtitles
37
Changing the Angles
38
Digital Cinema Sound Settings
39
Checking the Play Information
42
Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control)
43
Selecting the Disc Mode (1 Disc or All Discs)
45
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)
45
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)
48
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)
49
Repeating a Specific Portion (A­B Repeat)
50
Adjusting the Playback Picture (Video Equalizer)
51
Enhancing the Playback Picture (Digital Video
Enhancer)
52
Using the Quick Reference Screen (VIEWER)
53
Settings and Adjustments
56
Using the Setup Display
56
Setup Display Item List 58
Setting the Display Language or Sound Track
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
59
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP)
60
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)
61
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) 65
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) 67
Controlling Your TV or AV Receiver (Amplifier)
with the Supplied Remote
70
Controlling the CD Changer (Mega Control) 72
Additional Information
74
Troubleshooting 74
Self-diagnosis function 77
Specifications 78
Glossary 79
Language Code List 81
Index to Parts and Controls 82
Index 86


background image
4
This Player Can Play the Following Discs
Disc logo
Contents
Disc size
Play time
The "DVD VIDEO" logo is a trademark.
This player conforms to the NTSC color system. You cannot play discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL or SECAM.
Region code of DVDs you can play on this unit
Your DVD player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs
that are labeled with identical region codes.
DVDs labeled ALL will also play on this unit.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message "Playback prohibited by area limitations." will
appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.
Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally fixed 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.
About This Manual
Conventions
· Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player.
You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the
same or similar names as those on the player.
· The icons on the right are used in this manual:
Icon
Meaning
Indicates that you can use only the remote
to do the task.
Indicates tips and hints for making the
task easier.
Indicates that the function is for DVD
VIDEOs.
Indicates that the function is for VIDEO
CDs.
Indicates that the function is for Audio
CDs.
Audio + Video
DVD VIDEOs
VIDEO CDs
Audio CDs
Audio + Video
Audio
About 4 h (for
single-sided
DVD)/
about 8 h (for
double-sided
DVD)
About 80 min.
(for
single-sided
DVD)/
about 160 min.
(for
double-sided
DVD)
12 cm
8 cm
74 min.
12 cm
20 min.
8 cm
(CD single)
20 min.
8 cm
74 min.
12 cm
Region code
Z
z
MODEL NO.
DVP­XXXX
CD/DVD PLAYER
AC 00V 00Hz
00W
NO.
SONY CORPORATION
MADE IN JAPAN
0-000-000-00
X


background image
5
Terms for discs
· Title
The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, the
movie, etc. in video software, or the name of an album in audio
software.
· Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than
titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is
assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter
you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be
recorded.
· Track
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a VIDEO CD or a
CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to
locate the track you want.
· Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the
point you want on a VIDEO CD or a CD. Depending on the
disc, no indexes may be recorded.
· Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the
menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided
into sections called "scenes." Each scene is assigned a scene
number enabling you to locate the scene you want.
Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)
This player conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD
standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the
disc type.
Disc type
VIDEO CDs
without PBC
functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs with
PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)
When playing DTS*-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard
from the analog stereo outputs. To avoid possible damage to the
audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions
when the analog stereo outputs of the DVD player are connected
to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital SurroundTM
playback, an external 5.1-channel DTS Digital SurroundTM
decoder system must be connected to the digital output of the
DVD player.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
* "DTS," "DTS Digital Surround" and "DTS Digital Out" are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
You can
Enjoy video playback (moving pictures)
as well as music.
Play interactive software using menu
screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC
Playback), in addition to the video
playback functions of Ver. 1.1 discs.
Moreover, you can play high-resolution
still pictures if they are included on the
disc.
DVD
structure
VIDEO
CD or
CD
structure
Disc
Title
Chapter
Disc
Track
Index
Discs that the player cannot play
The player cannot play discs other than the ones listed in the
table on page 4. CD-Rs, CD-ROMs including PHOTO CDs, data
sections in CD-EXTRAs, DVD-ROMs, DVD-audio, HD (high
density) layer of Super Audio CD etc., cannot be played.