Sony DVP-S536D Operating Instructions Manual
Sony DVP-S536D Operating Instructions Manual

Sony DVP-S536D Operating Instructions Manual

Sony cd/dvd player dvp-s536d, dvp-s535d operating instructions
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CD/DVD Player
CD/DVD Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-S536D
DVP-S535D
© 2000 Sony Corporation
3-062-059-41(1)

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  • Page 1 CD/DVD Player CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-S536D DVP-S535D © 2000 Sony Corporation 3-062-059-41(1)
  • Page 2 30 minutes before operating the unit. 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE 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 11 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 13 Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display 15 Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) 16 Playing Discs 17...
  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Audio CDs Audio 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm (CD single) 20 min. 74 min. 20 min. The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. Region code MODEL NO. DVP–XXXX CD/DVD PLAYER AC 00V 00Hz SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN 0-000-000-00...
  • Page 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.
  • Page 6: Precautions

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: The enclosed DVD player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section describes how to hook up the CD/DVD player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) and/or an AV receiver (amplifier). You cannot connect this player to a TV which does not have a video input connector. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.
  • Page 8: Tv Hookups

    TV Hookups This connection is for listening to the sound through TV speakers (L: left, R: right). Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. You cannot connect this player to a TV without a SCART (EURO AV) connector or a video input connector.
  • Page 9 If your TV has two SCART (EURO AV) connectors CD/DVD player LINE–1 ( RGB ) – TV LINE–2 To SCART (EURO AV) input To SCART (EURO AV) input If your TV has no SCART (EURO AV) connectors You can connect the player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) using the supplied audio/video connecting cord.
  • Page 10 TV Hookups Notes • Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. • Do not connect this player to a video deck. If you do, noise may appear in the picture. Connect CD/DVD directly player • Depending on the TV or receiver (amplifier), sound distortion may occur because the audio output level is high.
  • Page 11: Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups

    Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups Connect your receiver (amplifier) as follows. Refer as well to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. You can enjoy surround sounds even if you connect front speakers only You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (VES: Virtual Enhanced Surround and VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION).
  • Page 12 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups Note You cannot enjoy a picture with an S video signal if your TV does not conform to the S video signal. When your TV does not have an S VIDEO input, connect the component via the VIDEO INPUT connector using the video connecting cord (not supplied) instead of the S video cord.
  • Page 13: 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups

    5.1 Channel Surround Hookups Some DVDs have a sound track with up to 5.1 channels recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format. Using a receiver (amplifier) having 5.1 channel inputs and 6 speakers, you can enjoy a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.
  • Page 14 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups CD/DVD player 5.1CH OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT FRONT REAR CENTER PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL WOOFER To 5.1CH OUTPUT AV Receiver (Amplifier) with DIGITAL TV/LD TV/LD IN AC-3 RF 5.1ch inputs DVD IN S-VIDEO COAX DVD IN AUDIO TV/LD IN OPT...
  • Page 15: Selecting The Language For The On-Screen Display

    Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display You can select the language for the setup display, the Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. The default setting is “ENGLISH.” ENTER </M/m/, DISPLAY When the player is in stop mode, press DISPLAY and select “SETUP”...
  • Page 16: Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)

    Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display To return to the previous screen Press ORETURN. To quit while making a selection Press DISPLAY. Note The languages you can select are the ones displayed in step 4. For details, see page 50. Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) The player beeps when the following operations are...
  • Page 17: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD. When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC color system, the player outputs the video signal or the setup display etc. in the NTSC color system and the picture may not appear on PAL color system televisions.
  • Page 18: Additional Operations

    Playing Discs To turn on the player Press ! on the player. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. Then press @/1 on the remote. The player turns on and the power indicator lights up in green. In standby mode, the player also turns on by pressing A on the player or by pressing H.
  • Page 19: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc

    Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc Z You can locate a particular point on a disc at the desired speed by monitoring the picture. '3/#7 Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.
  • Page 20: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play)

    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc, and when “RESUME” appears on the front panel display, you can resume playback from that point. As long as you do not open the disc tray, Resume Play will work even if the player enters standby mode by pressing @/1 on the remote.
  • Page 21: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu Some DVDs have a title menu or a DVD menu that is provided with DVDs only. Using the title menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the title menu.
  • Page 22: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC (Play Back Control) functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.
  • Page 23: Using The Front Panel Display

    Using the Front Panel Display Z You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of titles or tracks or remaining time, using the front panel display. TIME/TEXT When playing back a DVD Displaying information while playing the disc Lights up when Disc Playing...
  • Page 24: Using The Front Panel Display

    Using the Front Panel Display When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD Displaying information while playing a disc Lights up when the player outputs the Playing signal in NTSC status Current index number format VIDEO CD NTSC TRACK INDEX PGM SHUFFLE REPEAT1 Disc type Current...
  • Page 25: Using Various Functions With The Control Menu

    Using Various Functions with the Control Menu This chapter describes how to play discs in various modes and how to use the convenient features of the on- screen menu (Control Menu). Using the Control Menu Display Using the Control Menu display, you can select the starting point, play scenes in any order you like, change the viewing angles, make Digital Cinema Sound settings, and other such operations.
  • Page 26 Using the Control Menu Display Select the item you want using M/m. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH Items Selected SUBTITLE Select: ENTER item Press ENTER.
  • Page 27: Control Menu Item List

    Control Menu Item List TITLE (DVD only) (page 28)/ SCENE (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) (page 28)/ TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 28) CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 28)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 28) TRACK (CD only) (page 28) INDEX (CD only) (page 28) You can search for a point on the DVD by selecting the title, chapter, track, index or scene.
  • Page 28: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene

    Control Menu Item List REPEAT (page 43) You can play all the titles/tracks on a disc or a single title/ chapter/track repeatedly. A-B REPEAT (page 44) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, or track repeatedly. VIDEO EQUALIZER (DVD, VIDEO CD only) (page 46) You can adjust the video output of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the TV, to obtain the picture...
  • Page 29: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    Press , or ENTER. “ ” changes to “— — 1 2 ( 2 7 ) – – ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 CHAPTER Number buttons Cancel: RETURN ENTER Select the number of the title, chapter, track, index or scene you want to search for using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
  • Page 30: Selecting A Starting Point Using The Time Code

    Selecting a Starting Point Using the Time Code You can search for a starting point by inputting the time code. Select “TIME/TEXT” after pressing DISPLAY. The time code corresponds to the approximate actual playing time. For example, to search for a scene 2 hours 10 minutes 20 seconds past the beginning, input 2:10:20.
  • Page 31: Viewing The Disc Information

    Viewing the Disc Information You can check the DVD TEXT or CD TEXT of the disc on the TV screen and the front panel display. DVD TEXT and CD TEXT are information recorded on the disc which you cannot change. Press DISPLAY.
  • Page 32 Changing the Sound You can select “AUDIO” directly Press AUDIO on the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes. Notes • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the languages even if multilingual tracks are recorded on the DVD. •...
  • Page 33 The display examples are as follows: •PCM (stereo) 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit AUDIO Select: ENTER •Dolby Surround 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND AUDIO Select: ENTER •Dolby Digital 5.1ch When an LFE signal component is output, “LFE” is enclosed in a solid line.
  • Page 34: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles With DVDs on which subtitles are recorded, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing the DVD. With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are recorded, you can change the subtitle language whenever you want while playing the DVD, and turn it on or off whenever you want.
  • Page 35: Digital Cinema Sound Settings

    Select the angle number using the number buttons or M/m, then press ENTER. The angle is changed to the selected angle. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 5 ( 9 ) ANGLE Select:...
  • Page 36 Digital Cinema Sound Settings For 2 speaker setups When you connect only 2 front speakers, Virtual Enhanced Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
  • Page 37 NORMAL SURROUND Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) to create surround effects. The rear speakers will emit identical monaural sounds. If you are using a center speaker, Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) will also create the appropriate sounds for the center speaker.
  • Page 38: Checking The Play Information

    Checking the Play Information You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. While playing a disc, the approximate bit rate of the playback picture is always displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per second).
  • Page 39: Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control)

    Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) Using a registered password, you can set playback restrictions for the desired disc. You can set Custom Parental Control for up to 50 discs. When you set the fifty-first disc, the first disc setting is canceled.
  • Page 40: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

    Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control) To return to the normal screen Press ORETURN. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Select “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” using M/m, then press ENTER. 2 Select “OFF,” using M/m, then press ENTER. 3 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
  • Page 41 Press ,. “01” is highlighted. It is ready to set the first title or track for Program Play. Title Chapter PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE – – – – 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5.
  • Page 42: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) The program remains even after Program Play ends When you press H, you can play the same program again. You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed titles, chapters or tracks During Program Play, press REPEAT or SHUFFLE on the remote.
  • Page 43: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    You can set Shuffle Play while the disc is stopped After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, press H. The player starts Shuffle Play. You can select “SHUFFLE” directly Press SHUFFLE on the player or the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes. Notes •...
  • Page 44: Repeating A Specific Portion (A-B Repeat)

    Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can set Repeat Play while the disc is stopped After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H. The player starts Repeat Play. You can select “REPEAT” directly Press REPEAT on the player or the remote. Each time you press the button, the item changes.
  • Page 45 Setting a portion for A-B repeat Select “A-B REPEAT” and press ENTER. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 A–B REPEAT To select, press Select: ENTER , then Cancel: RETURN...
  • Page 46: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Video Equalizer)

    Adjusting the Playback Picture (Video Equalizer) You can adjust the video output of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the TV, to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the video mode that suits the program you are watching. Select “VIDEO EQUALIZER”...
  • Page 47: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments This chapter describes how to set and adjust the player using the on-screen setup menu. Most settings and adjustments are required to be set when you first use the player. This chapter also describes how to control the TV using the supplied remote.
  • Page 48 Using the Setup Display Select the main item you want using M/m. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: Main item SUBTITLE: To set, press , then To quit, press DISPLAY Press ENTER. The selected main item is highlighted. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER:...
  • Page 49: Setup Display Item List

    Setup Display Item List The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 50) ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH ESPAÑOL DANSK SVENSKA SUOMI NORSK PORTUGUÊS DVD MENU ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS DANSK SVENSKA SUOMI NORSK PORTUGUÊS CHINESE JAPANESE OTHERS , AUDIO ORIGINAL...
  • Page 50: Setting The Display Language Or Sound Track (Language Setup)

    Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP) “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. The default settings are underlined. Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the setup display. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: To set, press...
  • Page 51: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    x SUBTITLE Selects the language for the subtitles. The language order is different depending on the player model. • AUDIO FOLLOW* • ENGLISH (English) • FRANÇAIS (French) • DEUTSCH (German) • ITALIANO (Italian) • ESPAÑOL (Spanish) • NEDERLANDS (Dutch) • DANSK (Danish) •...
  • Page 52: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) x SCREEN SAVER Turns on and off the screen saver. If you turn on the screen saver, the screen saver image appears when you leave the player or the remote in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a CD for more than 15 minutes.
  • Page 53 x DIMMER Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display. • BRIGHT: makes the front panel display bright. • DARK: makes the front panel display dark. • OFF: turns off the lighting of the front panel display. x PAUSE MODE (DVD only) Selects the picture in pause mode.
  • Page 54 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Enter a password in 4 digits using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The digits change to asterisks ( ), and the display for confirming the password appears. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL To confirm,enter password again, then press ENTER To return, press...
  • Page 55 To change the password 1 After Step 3, select “CHANGE PASSWORD” using M/m, then press , or ENTER. The display for changing the password appears. 2 Follow Steps 2 and 3 to enter a new password. Playing a disc which is blocked by the playback limitation level 1 Insert the disc and press H.
  • Page 56: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) x PLAYBACK MEMORY The player can store the SUBTITLE, VIDEO EQUALIZER, and other settings of each disc for up to 50 discs (Playback Memory). Set the Playback Memory function on or off. • ON : stores the settings in memory when you eject the disc.
  • Page 57 x CENTER SPEAKER EQ (equalizer) Makes the spoken track clear by changing the frequency response when speech is difficult to hear. A center speaker must be connected to the CENTER connector of 5.1CH OUTPUT for this function to work. • FLAT: outputs the spoken track as it was recorded. •...
  • Page 58 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) x MPEG Selects the MPEG audio signals to be output via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors. • PCM: when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors.
  • Page 59: Settings For The Speakers (Speaker Setup)

    Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound when you use the 5.1CH OUTPUT connectors, use the SPEAKER SETUP display to first specify the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then set the balance and level.
  • Page 60 Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) x DISTANCE The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. 3.6m 3.6m 3.6m 3.0m 3.0m You can vary the distance of each speaker as follows. The default adjustments are in parentheses.
  • Page 61: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Receiver (Amplifier) With The Supplied Remote

    Receiver (Amplifier) with the Supplied Remote Z By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV or AV receiver (amplifier) with the supplied remote. The default setting is to control Sony TVs with the g mark. TV ?/1 Number...
  • Page 62 Switch to or from the wide mode of a WIDE MODE Sony Wide TV * If you connect the player to the TV via the SCART (EURO AV) connectors, the input source for the TV is set to the player automatically when you start playback or press any button except for TV ?/1.
  • Page 63: Additional Information

    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. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting Sound There is no sound. , Check that the player is connected securely. , The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one. , Make sure you connect the player to the audio input connectors on the receiver (amplifier). (page , Make sure you turn on the TV and the receiver (amplifier).
  • Page 65 , The self-diagnosis function was activated. See the table on page 66. The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” is displayed on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 66: Self-Diagnosis Function

    , Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly. •To prevent a malfunction, the player has performed the self-diagnosis function. , When you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, give the 5-character service number. (example: E:61:10)
  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications CD/DVD player Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system PAL/(NTSC) Audio characteristics Frequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1 dB) DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB) CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio More than 110 dB (AUDIO OUT connectors only)
  • Page 68: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 35) The general name of technology that Sony developed to enjoy surround sound in a home. It simulates the sound of a movie editing studio instead of the usual concert hall so that you can enjoy the surround sound of a movie theater in the comfort of your own home.
  • Page 69 Title (page 5) The longest section of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.
  • Page 70: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 34, 50. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1039 Amharic 1209 Hausa 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1051 Aymara 1226 Croatian 1229...
  • Page 71: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Panel 2 3 4 5 1 ! (power) button and indicator (17) Disconnects the power of the player or places the player in standby mode. 2 SHUFFLE button (43) Displays the “SHUFFLE”...
  • Page 72 Index to Parts and Controls Rear Panel 5.1CH OUTPUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT FRONT REAR CENTER PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL WOOFER 1 LINE-1 (RGB)-TV connector (8, 52) Connect to your TV using a LINE-1 connector to output the signal from the player. You can select the video signals, the S VIDEO signals or the RGB signals as the output signal format.
  • Page 73 Remote 1 ZOPEN/CLOSE button (18) Opens or closes the disc tray. 2 Number/ENTER buttons Selects and executes the items or settings. 3 CLEAR button (41 through 45) Press to return to continuous play, etc. 4 ANGLE button (35) Changes the angles when playing a DVD. 5 AUDIO button (32) Changes the sound while playing a DVD or VIDEO 6 PROGRAM button (42)
  • Page 74: Index

    Index Numerics 4:3 LETTER BOX 51 4:3 PAN SCAN 51 5.1 Channel Surround 13 16:9 51 48kHz/96kHz PCM 58 A-B REPEAT 44 ADVANCED 38 Angle 34 ANGLE 34 AUDIO 31, 50 AUDIO ATT 56 AUDIO DRC 56 AUDIO SETUP 56 AUTO PLAY 52 BACKGROUND 52 BALANCE 60...
  • Page 76 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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