User manual SONY DVP-SR350 QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] · To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. · Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnet, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. · Do not place heavy objects on the unit. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. [. . . ] · ON: To turn on Karaoke Pon. 37 When playing a VIDEO CD or CD Selecting the Vocals (Vocal Select) You can select different kinds of vocals recorded in the disc. , OFF m L+R (same sound is output from both speakers) m STEREO (The standard stereo sound) When playing a Super VCD , OFF m 1:L+R m ENTER DISPLAY 1:STEREO (The stereo sound of the audio track 1) m 2:L+R m 1 Press DISPLAY twice while playing a disc in karaoke mode. The Control Menu appears. DVD VIDEO 2:STEREO (The stereo sound of the audio track 2) 4 Press ENTER. z Hints · The channel returns to the default setting when: ­ you turn off the power. · When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded only with one kind of guide vocal, select "1. " OFF OFF 1+2 1 2 Notes 2 Press X/x to select (VOCAL SELECT), then press ENTER. The options for "VOCAL SELECT" appear. · When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function works only with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format. · Depending on the discs, you may not be able to do the operations above. · While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select "2:L+R" or "2:STEREO. " 3 Press X/x to select the desired vocal channel. The output channel changes as follows. When playing a DVD VIDEO , OFF m 1+2 (Guide vocal 1+2) m 1 (Guide vocal 1) m 2 (Guide vocal 2) 38 Turning the Guide Melody On and Off (Guide Melody) You can listen to the guide melody, if available. Notes · This function works only with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format. · If no guide melody is recorded on the disc, you cannot hear the guide melody even if you turn it on. Enjoying Karaoke ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY twice while playing a disc in karaoke mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (GUIDE MELODY), then press ENTER. The options for "GUIDE MELODY" appear. DVD VIDEO OFF OFF ON 3 Press X/x to select the setting. The default setting is underlined. · ON: To turn on the guide melody. 4 Press ENTER. 39 Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio), recorded on the disc. When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-VR mode disc · T *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current title · T­*:*:* Remaining time of the current title · C *:*:* Playing time of the current chapter · C­*:*:* Remaining time of the current chapter When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD (with PBC functions) · *:* (minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current scene When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or CD · T *:* (minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current track · T­*:* Remaining time of the current track · D *:* Playing time of the current disc · D ­*:* Remaining time of the current disc When playing a Super VCD (without PBC functions) · T *:* (minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current track When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)/ DATA DVD (MP3 audio) · T *:* (minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current track TIME/TEXT 1 Press TIME/TEXT during playback. The following display appears. T 1:01:57 Time information 2 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the time information. The available time information depends upon the type of disc you are playing. 40 Checking the play information of the disc To check the DVD/CD text Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD. If the disc does not contain text, "NO TEXT" appears. Checking the information on the front panel display You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on your TV screen. When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-VR mode disc Playing time of the current title BRAHMS SYMPHONY Viewing Information About the Disc To check DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) album name, etc. By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of the album/track, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio track) on your TV screen. Bit rate T 17:30 128k Remaining time of the current title Playing time of the current chapter Remaining time of the current chapter Text JAZZ RIVER SIDE Album name Track name Current title and chapter number (returns to top automatically) , continued 41 When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)/ DATA DVD (MP3 audio) Playing time and number of the current track 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. This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV. TV TVS NIGHT Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but the quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialogue and enjoy the surround sound effects of "TVS WIDE" at low volume. TVS STANDARD Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers. L R Sub woofer TVS DYNAMIC Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV. TV Sound Adjustments L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right) : Virtual speaker 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 TVS modes, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver). · Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings. · Not all discs will respond to the "TVS NIGHT" function in the same way. · The TVS effects do not work when using the Fast Play or Slow Play functions, even though you can change the TVS modes. TVS WIDE Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV. TV 45 Enjoying Movies Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD. Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, " " appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. (subtitle) (angle) 1 Press 1 Press 2 (subtitle) during playback. The following display appears. (angle) during playback. 1:ENGLISH The number of the angle appears on the display. 2 Press (subtitle) repeatedly to select a setting. When playing a DVD VIDEO Select the language. [. . . ] The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital. E XX To prevent a malfunction, the (xx is a number) player has performed the self-diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5character service number. [. . . ]