Sony dvp-pq1 Manual

If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the player, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.

1

Connect the power cord (mains lead)
securely.

1

Close the lid of the player until it clicks.

1

Check to see if the player is connected
securely.

1

Check to see if the connecting cord is
damaged.

1

Check the connection and change the video
input on the TV so that the picture output
from this player is displayed on the TV
screen.

1

If the video signal from your DVD player is
output to your TV via a VCR, the copy-
protection signal of some DVD programs
could affect the picture quality. If you still
experience problems after connecting this
player directly to your TV, try connecting to
the S VIDEO input of your TV, if it has one.

1

For Asian models only:
If the player’s menu display or the Setup
Display is distorted, change the color
system of the player to PAL or NTSC.
Hold ?/1 down while pressing x on the
player. The default setting is NTSC.

1

The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD.

1

Check to see if the player is connected
securely.

1

Check to see if the audio connecting cord is
damaged.

1

Check to see if the player is connected
correctly to the amplifier.

1

Change the audio input setting of your
amplifier so that you can hear the sound
from this player.

1

The player is in the pause, Slow Motion
Play, or the scan mode.

1

If no sound is output from the DIGITAL
OUT (COAXIAL) jack, check the audio
setup setting. (See “Settings and
Adjustments” on the Blue Side.)

1

Press AUDIO repeatedly and select
“STEREO” to play DTS sound tracks on a
CD.

1

When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,
noise will come from the AUDIO OUT L/R
jacks.

1

Select “ON” for “AUDIO ATT” in the audio
setup setting. (See “Settings and
Adjustments” on the Blue Side.)

1

For Asian models only:
If you are playing a Super VCD which does
not contain a second audio track, no sound
will come out when you select “2:
STEREO,” “2: 1/L,” or “2: 2/R” by pressing
AUDIO repeatedly.

1

Remove any obstacles between the remote
and the player.

1

Use the remote near the player.

1

Point the remote at the remote sensor on
the player.

1

Replace all batteries in the remote with new
ones.

1

Close the lid of the player until it clicks.

1

Place the disc on the tray with the recorded
side facing down, and press its center until
it clicks into place.

1

The disc type is not compatible with the
player.

1

Moisture has condensed inside the player.
(See “Precautions” for details.)

1

The player is in Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or
Resume Play mode. To return to normal
play mode, press CLEAR or press x twice.

1

A disc with an auto pause signal stops
playback at that signal.

1

Some discs prohibit the operation of these
functions.

If your TV* has an S VIDEO input jack, connect this player to your TV
using an S VIDEO cord for higher quality images.
* You can also use monitors and projectors.

You can connect this player to an amplifier and speakers to enjoy better
sound. See the relative diagrams below to connect to an amplifier.

– A stereo amplifier: Use a stereo audio cord.
– An AV amplifier with DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG audio decoder: Use

a coaxial digital cord*. You can enjoy the DVD’s DTS, Dolby Digital, or
MPEG audio sound.

– An AV amplifier with Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder: Use a stereo

audio cord or coaxial digital cord*. You can enjoy the DVD’s Dolby
Surround sound.

* If you connect a coaxial digital cord, you cannot use the TVS function of this

player.

Before operating this player, adjust the settings of this player (“DIGITAL
OUT”/“DOLBY DIGITAL”/“DTS”/“MPEG”) according to the connected
components (e.g., amplifier). For details, see “Settings and Adjustments”
on the Blue Side of this manual.

You can open the clear, fan-shaped cover on the
lid of this player and insert the supplied
“design sheet” or your favorite pictures and
photos.

Press ZPUSH to open the lid of the player.

On the back side of the lid, slide the lock
(

1

) and release the hook (

2

).

Close the lid, and remove the cover.

Place a design sheet on the lid.

Align the two holes of the cover with the
tabs on the lid (

1

). Insert the hook into

the hole in the lid (

2

) until it clicks.

• Do not insert anything larger than the design sheet

or thicker than a photo beneath the cover.

• Depending on the type of paper you are using or

the printing conditions, the cover may get smeared
with ink.

Laser: Semiconductor laser
Signal format system:

U.S./Canadian models: NTSC
European models: PAL/NTSC
Asian models: NTSC/PAL (See the
“Display” section in “Troubleshooting”
to switch systems.)

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/

Load impedance)

AUDIO OUT L/R: Phonojack/2Vrms/10k

Ω

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phonojack/0.5Vp–p/75

Ω

VIDEO OUT: Phonojack/1.0Vp–p/75

Ω

S-VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/

Y: 1.0Vp–p,
C: 0.3Vp–p (PAL), 0.286Vp–p (NTSC)/
75

Ω

Power requirements:

U.S./Canadian models: 120V, 60Hz
European/Asian models: 220-240V,
50/60Hz

Power consumption: 9W
Dimensions (approx.): 190

×135×235mm (7×5×9in.)

(w/h/d)

Mass (approx.): 1.3kg (2.9lbs)
Operating temperature: 5

°C to 35°C (41F to 95F)

Operating humidity: 25-80%

Operating Instructions (1)
Audio/video cord (1)
Remote (1)
AA (R6) size batteries (2)
EURO AV adaptor (For European models only) (1)
Design sheet

Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.

E

NERGY 

S

TAR

®

 is a U.S. registered mark. As an

E

NERGY 

S

TAR

®

 Partner, Sony Corporation has

determined that this product meets the E

NERGY 

S

TAR

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

The language spelling conforms to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard.

1027

Afar

1028

Abkhazian

1032

Afrikaans

1039

Amharic

1044

Arabic

1045

Assamese

1051

Aymara

1052

Azerbaijani

1053

Bashkir

1057

Byelorussian

1059

Bulgarian

1060

Bihari

1061

Bislama

1066

Bengali;
Bangla

1067

Tibetan

1070

Breton

1079

Catalan

1093

Corsican

1097

Czech

1103

Welsh

1105

Danish

1109

German

1130

Bhutani

1142

Greek

1144

English

1145

Esperanto

1149

Spanish

1150

Estonian

1151

Basque

1157

Persian

1165

Finnish

1166

Fiji

1171

Faroese

1174

French

1181

Frisian

1183

Irish

1186

Scots Gaelic

1194

Galician

1196

Guarani

1203

Gujarati

1209

Hausa

1217

Hindi

1226

Croatian

1229

Hungarian

1233

Armenian

1235

Interlingua

1239

Interlingue

1245

Inupiak

1248

Indonesian

1253

Icelandic

1254

Italian

1257

Hebrew

1261

Japanese

1269

Yiddish

1283

Javanese

1287

Georgian

1297

Kazakh

1298

Greenlandic

1299

Cambodian

1300

Kannada

1301

Korean

1305

Kashmiri

1307

Kurdish

1311

Kirghiz

1313

Latin

1326

Lingala

1327

Laothian

1332

Lithuanian

1334

Latvian;
Lettish

1345

Malagasy

1347

Maori

1349

Macedonian

1350

Malayalam

1352

Mongolian

1353

Moldavian

1356

Marathi

1357

Malay

1358

Maltese

1363

Burmese

1365

Nauru

1369

Nepali

1376

Dutch

1379

Norwegian

1393

Occitan

1403

(Afan)Oromo

1408

Oriya

1417

Punjabi

1428

Polish

1435

Pashto;
Pushto

1436

Portuguese

1463

Quechua

1481

Rhaeto-
Romance

1482

Kirundi

1483

Romanian

1489

Russian

1491

Kinyarwanda

1495

Sanskrit

1498

Sindhi

1501

Sangho

1502

Serbo-
Croatian

1503

Singhalese

1505

Slovak

1506

Slovenian

1507

Samoan

1508

Shona

1509

Somali

1511

Albanian

1512

Serbian

1513

Siswati

1514

Sesotho

1515

Sundanese

1516

Swedish

1517

Swahili

1521

Tamil

1525

Telugu

1527

Tajik

1528

Thai

1529

Tigrinya

1531

Turkmen

1532

Tagalog

1534

Setswana

1535

Tonga

1538

Turkish

1539

Tsonga

1540

Tatar

1543

Twi

1557

Ukrainian

1564

Urdu

1572

Uzbek

1581

Vietnamese

1587

Volapük

1613

Wolof

1632

Xhosa

1665

Yoruba

1684

Chinese

1697

Zulu

1703

Not specified

Argentina

2044

Australia

2047

Austria

2046

Belgium

2057

Brazil

2070

Canada

2079

Chile

2090

China

2092

Denmark

2115

Finland

2165

France

2174

Germany

2109

India

2248

Indonesia

2238

Italy

2254

Japan

2276

Korea

2304

Malaysia

2363

Mexico

2362

Netherlands

2376

New Zealand

2390

Norway

2379

Pakistan

2427

Philippines

2424

Portugal

2436

Russia

2489

Singapore

2501

Spain

2149

Sweden

2499

Switzerland

2086

Thailand

2528

United Kingdom 2184

Press ENTER.

Select the limitation level (e.g., “4:PG13”)
using V/v, and press ENTER.
The viewer limitation becomes more strict as
the number becomes lower.

To return to the previous screen
Press O.

To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY.

To change the password
After performing step 4 of “Setting the
playback limitation level,” select “CHANGE
PASSWORD 

c” using V/v, and press ENTER.

Enter your 4-digit password using 

B/V/v/b,

and press ENTER. The display for changing
the password appears. Enter a new password
and press ENTER. To confirm the password,
enter the new password again, and press
ENTER.

Place the disc on the tray, and close the lid
until it clicks. Then press H.
The display for entering your password
appears.

Enter the 4-digit password using B/V/v/b,
and press ENTER.
Playback starts.

To cancel the playback limitation
Select “OFF” for “LEVEL” in step 8 of “Setting
the playback limitation level.”

If you forget your password
Open the lid and perform steps 1-3 of “Setting
the playback limitation level.” Enter the 6-digit
number “199703” in step 4, and press ENTER.
After entering a new password and pressing
ENTER, repeat the entire procedure from step 1
of “Playing discs with playback limitations.”

DVD VIDEOs: 

Music CDs: 

VIDEO CDs: 

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Non-playable discs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs/CD-ROMs (including photo

CDs)
(except those discs that are recorded in music CD
or VIDEO CD format, and MP3 audio tracks)

• Data sections in CD-EXTRAs
• HD (high density) layer of Super Audio CDs
• DVD-ROMs, DVD Audio discs, DVD-RWs (VR

mode)

• DVDs with region codes that cannot be played on

this player.

• Irregularly shaped discs such as heart- or star-

shaped discs.

• A disc with stickers or glue on its surface.

For U.S./Canadian models:
• A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC.

For European/Asian models:
• A disc recorded in the NTSC color system when

connected to a PAL TV.

• A disc recorded in the PAL color system when

connected to an NTSC TV.

Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs (VR
mode) may not be able to play due to the recording
conditions (i.e., not finalized, etc.).

Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the bottom
of the player (see “Precautions” for the specific
location) and will only play DVDs that are labeled
with identical region codes or the 

 mark.

Copyright
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents, 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.

Formats
You can play MP3 audio tracks recorded on CD-Rs/
CD-RWs/CD-ROMs in accordance with ISO9660*
Level1/Level2/Joliet formats.
You can also play discs with MP3 audio tracks
recorded in multisession format (a format in which
data is added on to the disc) only if an MP3 audio
track is recorded in the first session.

*A logical file format for CD-ROM formalized by the

International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

❢

For details on MP3 audio tracks that can be played,
refer to the notes for “Playing MP3 audio tracks from
a list” on the Blue Side of this manual.

A disc is structured by sections as shown below.

*

1 

Equivalent to one movie, album, or song.

*

2 

Sections of a picture or a music feature on a VIDEO CD or CD.

On a VIDEO CD with PBC function, a disc is divided
up into “scenes.”

*

3 

Folders made to record MP3 audio tracks on a disc.

*

4 

Audio data recorded in MP3 format. (MP3 files)

Dolby* Digital
Digital audio compression technology developed by
Dolby Laboratories. Conforms to 5.1ch surround
mode.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,”

“Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

DTS*
Digital audio compression technology developed by
Digital Theater Systems. Conforms to 5.1ch surround
mode.

*“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater

Systems, Inc.

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
Audio signal processing technology developed by
Dolby Laboratories for surround mode.

MP3
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio
data. This player conforms to a sampling frequency
of 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48kHz.

MPEG
The name of a committee that generates international
standards for the digital video and audio
compression system. Also the standard authorized
by the committee. MPEG1 conforms to up to 2-
channel stereo. MPEG2, used on the DVDs, conforms
to up to 7.1ch surround.

The power requirements, power consumption, and
region code of this player are indicated at the bottom
of the player. Check that the player‘s operating
voltage is identical with your local power supply.

On safety
• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this

product will increase eye hazard.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the

cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources (mains)
• The player is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the player for a long

time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall
outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement
• Do not install the player in an inclined position. It

is designed to be operated only in a horizontal
position.

• Place the player in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a

rug that might block the ventilation holes.

• Do not place the player in a location near heat

sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Keep the player and discs away from equipment

with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or
large loudspeakers.

On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a

warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside the
player. Should this occur, the player may not
operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and
leave the player turned on for about half an hour
until the moisture evaporates.

• Do not touch the disc if it is still spinning when

you open the lid.

• When you move the player, take out any discs. If

you don‘t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when 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 cleaning disc. It
may cause a malfunction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video
image or on-screen display image on your television
screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or
on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time, you risk permanent damage
to your television screen.
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

If you have any questions or problems concerning
your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes about discs
• To keep a disc clean, handle it by its edge. Do not

touch the surface.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat

sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may
rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc

from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,

commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.

DVP-PQ1

Operating Instructions

© 2002 Sony Corporation  Printed in Malaysia

3-075-713-11(1)

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3

SHUFFLE/REPEAT/AUDIO/
ANGLE/SUBTITLE/TVS
(surround)

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.

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.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located at the bottom of the player.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
and Republic of Ireland
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to
this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS1362, (i.e., marked with 

 or 

 mark) must be

used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover
after you change the fuse. Never use the plug
without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse
cover, please contact your nearest Sony service
station.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/DVD
Player. Before operating this player, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
In this manual, the basic information on connection,
operation, and settings is given on the back side
(Blue Side). The advanced information on connection
and settings, and additional information is given on
this side (Brown Side).

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
player to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Power cord (mains lead) must only be changed at a
qualified service shop.

CAUTIONS
• 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.

• TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY
INSERT.

PRECAUTIONS
• The nameplate is located at the bottom of the

player.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.

Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the
bottom of the player. 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-PQ1
Serial No.  ___________________

You are cautioned that any change or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.

The following caution label is located on the reverse
side of the disc tray.

E n t e r   a   p a s s w o r d ,   t h e n   p r e s s                   .

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

1

Instead of pressing AUDIO, ANGLE, or
SUBTITLE, press MENU to display the
DVD’s menu and select the desired option
with 

B/V/v/b and ENTER.

1

There are no multilingual tracks, subtitles,
or multi-angles recorded on that DVD.

1

There are no other recorded angles for the
scene you are watching.

1

The changing of language, angle, or
subtitles is prohibited on that DVD.

1

Static electricity, etc., may affect the player's
operation.
Disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead), then connect it again.

1

When the first 3 digits are “C13”:
Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

1

When the first 3 digits are “C31”:
Place the disc correctly on the tray.

1

When the digits start with “E”:
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

S VIDEO cord
(not supplied)

White

Red

White

Red

Audio/video cord
(supplied)

Audio/video cord
(supplied)

Yellow

Red

Yellow

Red

Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)

White

White

Audio/video cord
(supplied)

Yellow

Yellow

Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)

You can set a password and choose a playback
limitation level for DVDs with the playback
limitation function. Scenes that are limited by
this function may be blocked or replaced with
different scenes.

Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode to
show Setup Display.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” using V/v, and
press ENTER.

Select “PARENTAL CONTROL c” using V/v,
and press ENTER.

 Enter a 4-digit password, and press ENTER.

Select the numbers using 

V/v. Press b to go to

the next digit. When entering a password for
the first time, repeat this step once more to
confirm the entered password.

<TV screen>

Select “STANDARD” using V/v, and press
ENTER.

Select an area as the playback limitation
level standard (e.g., “USA”) using V/v,
and press ENTER.
When you chose “OTHERS 

c,” select and

enter a code number from the area code list
given at the end of this section using 

B/V/v/

b.

Blue Side  

c

 

c

 

c

Brown Side  

c

 

c

 

c

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT(COAXIAL)

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

(R)

(L)

I N P U T

S   V I D E O

L ( w h i t e )

R ( r e d )

A U D I O

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT(COAXIAL)

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

(R)

(L)

I N P U T

V I D E O

I N P U T

L ( w h i t e )

R ( r e d )

A U D I O

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

I N P U T

V I D E O

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT(COAXIAL)

DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL

DVP-XXXX 

00V 00Hz

00W

NO. 

0-000-000-00

X

1

2

1

1

2