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Operating Instructions

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-NC665P
Serial No.______________
For Customers in Canada
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact our Customer
Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6
DVP-NC665P
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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-NC665P Serial No.______________...

  • Page 2: Warning

    – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Make sure that “NO DISC” appears on the front panel display. Press ?/1 to turn off the player. The player enters standby mode. Disconnect the AC power cord. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 5 Enjoying Movies ........53 Changing the Angles ......... . . 53 Displaying the Subtitles .

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this Manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.

  • Page 7: Notes About The Discs

    –MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs * A logical format of files and folders on CD- ROMs defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (27) B DISC SELECT 1 – 5 buttons (28) (remote sensor) (15) D Front panel display (9) E H (playback) button (27) The H button has a tactile dot.* F X (pause) button (28) G x (stop) button (28)

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Disc numbers (28) Disc type Current disc All discs mode (36) Current audio signal (49) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (32) Disc numbers (28) Disc type All discs Current disc mode (36)
  • Page 10 Rear panel A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21) (22) (23) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21) (22) (23) C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack (20) (21) (22) D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16) E S VIDEO OUT jack (16) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P ) jacks (16)
  • Page 11 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (62) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (27) C Number buttons (31) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (36) E SUBTITLE button (53) F AUDIO button (49) G ./> PREV (previous) /NEXT buttons (28) H t m/T M SCAN/SLOW buttons (41)

  • Page 12: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only) ADVANCED display (DVD only, see page 47.) Control Menu display off z Hint...
  • Page 13 List of Control Menu Items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type DISC (page 42) Selects the disc to be played. TITLE (page 42)/SCENE (page 42)/TRACK (page 42) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 42)/INDEX (page 42) Selects the chapter or index to be played.
  • Page 14 ALL DISCS/ONE DISC (page 36) Selects All Discs or One Disc mode. PROGRAM (page 36) Selects the disc, title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want. SHUFFLE (page 38) Plays the disc, title, chapter, or track in random order. REPEAT (page 39) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/ track/album repeatedly.

  • Page 15: Hookups

    Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. •...

  • Page 16: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). (yellow) TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)
  • Page 17 In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switches the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

  • Page 18: Using The Progressive Button

    Using the PROGRESSIVE button You can fine-tune the Progressive 480p video signal output when you press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue) and connect the player using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV that is able to accept the video signal in progressive format.

  • Page 19: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, Components to be connected •...
  • Page 20 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. CD/DVD player l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 16). z Hint When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo- mono conversion cord (not supplied).
  • Page 21 Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 22 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi- channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, use CD/DVD player to DIGITAL OUT...
  • Page 23 Connecting to an AV amplifier (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 to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

  • Page 24: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. Step 6: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. Turn on the TV.
  • Page 25 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type. If you have a 4:3 standard TV • 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 65) If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode •...
  • Page 26 Enjoying the surround sound effects To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), set the following items as described below for the audio connection you selected on pages 21 to 23 ( through default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player.

  • Page 27: 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. Turn on your TV. Press [/1. The player turns on. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 28: Additional Operations

    • Set the sound to “STEREO” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 49). • Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS”...
  • Page 29 Replacing discs while playing a disc (EXCHANGE) You can open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you can check which discs are to be played next and replace discs without interrupting playback of the current disc. Press EXCHANGE. The disc tray opens and two disc compartments appear.

  • Page 30: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play/Multi-Disc Resume)

    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc Play/Multi-disc Resume) The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc. Resuming playback for the current disc (Resume Play) The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

  • Page 31: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s 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 TOP MENU button. 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...

  • Page 32: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Press X/x to select the setting. • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing. • ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded. Press ENTER. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback)

  • Page 33: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    z Hint To play without using PBC, press ./> while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC.” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu.

  • Page 34: Selecting An Album And Track

    Selecting an album and track Press MENU. The list of MP3 albums recorded on the DATA CD appears. 1 ( 3 0 ) R O C K B E S T H I T K A R A O K E J A Z Z R &...
  • Page 35 The playback order of MP3 audio tracks The playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA CD is as follows. Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 ROOT album track When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from through...

  • Page 36: Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: • Program Play (page 36) • Shuffle Play (page 38) • Repeat Play (page 39) • A-B Repeat Play (page 40) Note The play mode is canceled when: –...
  • Page 37 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) Press X/x to select “SET t” then press ENTER. The display for programming appears. PROGRAM – : – – – – ALL CLEAR 1. – – – – – 2.

  • Page 38: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    Press H to start Program Play. Program Play begins. When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H. To stop Program Play Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in Step 3. To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

  • Page 39: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Press ENTER. Shuffle Play starts. * You can select “DISC” in All Discs mode only. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2. To turn off the control menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

  • Page 40: Repeat Play

    Repeating a specific portion (A- B Repeat Play) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.) Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select REPEAT), then press ENTER.

  • Page 41: Searching For A Scene

    Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

  • Page 42: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) When the player is in the pause mode, press to go to the next frame. Press to go to the preceding frame (DVD only). If you hold the button down, you can view the frames in succession.
  • Page 43 When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback DISC SCENE INDEX When playing a CD DISC TRACK INDEX When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) DISC ALBUM TRACK Example: when you select CHAPTER “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes or scenes.

  • Page 44: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select the item. • Refer to the explanations given for each item in the following sections.

  • Page 45: Viewing Information About The Disc

    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.
  • Page 46 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.

  • Page 47: 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. DISPLAY Checking the play information of DVD (ADVANCED) Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. Press X/x to select (ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
  • Page 48 Checking the play information of DATA CD By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio track on a DATA CD, you can display the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio). 17:30 JAZZ RIVER SIDE 128k PLAY...

  • Page 49: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left...

  • Page 50: Displaying The Audio Information

    Displaying the audio information of the disc Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using X/ x. The channels being played are displayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD VIDEO.

  • Page 51: Tv Virtual Surround Settings (Tvs)

    (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV.
  • Page 52 TVS STANDARD Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers. L : Front speaker (left) R : Front speaker (right) : Virtual speaker...

  • Page 53: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies 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. Press ANGLE during playback. The number of the angle appears on the display.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Picture Quality (Bnr)

    Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appear. Press X/x to select (BNR), then press ENTER.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) 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. When you select “MEMORY,”...

  • Page 56: Enhancing The Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer)

    Adjusting the picture items in “MEMORY” You can adjust each element of the picture individually. • PICTURE: changes the contrast • BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall brightness • COLOR: makes the colors deeper or lighter • HUE: changes the color balance Press to select “MEMORY”...
  • Page 57 Press ENTER. The disc plays with the setting you selected. To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” setting Select “OFF” in step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Note Depending on the disc or the scene being played, noise found in the disc may become more apparent.

  • Page 58: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. •...
  • Page 59 To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.” Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press ENTER. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set.
  • Page 60 PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears. When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears.

  • Page 61: Changing The Password

    z Hint If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited playback).” When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.

  • Page 62: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. Number Number buttons buttons You can control the following items with the supplied remote.

  • Page 63: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 64 to 68.

  • Page 64: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “16:9” SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

  • Page 65: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” on page 63. The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...

  • Page 66: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this when the player outputs progressive signal and the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue on the front panel. Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level.

  • Page 67: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Selects the picture in pause mode. AUTO The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. FRAME The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you...

  • Page 68: Setting The Digital Output Signal

    DOWNMIX (DVD only) Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Displaying the audio information of the disc”...

  • Page 69: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer (for customers in the U.S.A only). Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 70 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 the player.

  • Page 71: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    , Child Lock is set (page 29). 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.

  • Page 72: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 46) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Dolby Digital (page 23, 68) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 73 Film based software, Video based software (page 18) DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs contain the same images (24 frames per second) that are shown at movie theaters. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, display images at 30 frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second.

  • Page 74: Specifications

    Supplied accessories See page 15. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. NERGY As an Corporation has determined that this product meets the energy efficiency. in.) (width/height/depth) is a U.S. registered mark. NERGY Partner, Sony NERGY guidelines for...

  • Page 75: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 49, 53, 64. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati...

  • Page 76: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 65 4:3 LETTER BOX 65 4:3 PAN SCAN 65 5.1 Channel Surround 19 A-B REPEAT 40 ADVANCED 47 ALBUM 43 Album 34 ANGLE 53 AUDIO 49 AUDIO ATT 67 AUDIO DRC 67 AUDIO SETUP 68 AUTO PLAY 66 AUTO POWER OFF 66 BACKGROUND 65 Batteries 15...
  • Page 77 Video based software 18 VIDEO CD 6...
  • Page 78 Printed on 100% recycled paper. Printed using VOC (volatile organic compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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