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Sony DVP-NS355 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony DVP-NS355 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-089-857-52(1)
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Operating Instructions
DVP-NS355
DVP-NS585P
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-089-857-52(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS355 DVP-NS585P © 2004 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. 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

    TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this. 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 Playing a DATA CD ........49 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files .

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this Manual Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: DVP-NS355 and NS585P. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the player. DVP-NS585P is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DVP-NS585P...

  • Page 7: Notes About The Discs

    Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD- Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on the previous page • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs •...

  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel DVP-NS585P DVP-NS355 A [/1 (on/standby) button (27) B Disc tray (27) C Front panel display (9) (remote sensor) (15) E A (open/close) button (27)

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Disc type Lights up during Current audio signal (43) Repeat Play (34) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (31) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (35) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Lights up during Playing status...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    VIDEO PCM/ DTS/ MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL AUDIO DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT DVP-NS355 PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL VIDEO COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT** (Y, ) jacks (16) (DVP-NS585P) B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack* (16)
  • Page 11 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (61) (open/close) button (27) C Number buttons (30) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (32) (subtitle) button (46) (audio) button (43) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (28) (scan/slow) buttons (37) I X (pause) button (28) J H (play) button (27) The H button has a tactile dot.*...

  • Page 12: Guide To The Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)

    Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) 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 (DATA CD only) Control Menu display off Control Menu Display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
  • Page 13 List of control menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 37)/SCENE (page 37)/TRACK (page 37) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 37)/INDEX (page 37) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 37) Selects the track to be played.
  • Page 14 INTERVAL (page 54) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. EFFECT (page 55) Selects the effect to be used for changing slides during a slideshow. MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 52) Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.

  • 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

    S VIDEO OUT to LINE (RGB)-TV (blue) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) INPUT S VIDEO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to S VIDEO OUT C E N T E R CD/DVD player SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)
  • Page 17 Note When connecting to a progressive TV, it is recommended that you use only pattern A. If you connect to your TV using both A and B, a special control signal transmitted via the SCART (EURO AV) cable may cause the signal to be switched to the SCART (EURO AV) jack.
  • Page 18 In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

  • 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 Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers MD deck/DAT deck...
  • Page 20 This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in pattern B of “Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 16), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV. CD/DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO...
  • Page 21 (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). CD/DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO...
  • Page 22 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 COMPONENT VIDEO PCM/...
  • Page 23 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). CD/DVD player COMPONENT LINE OUT VIDEO...

  • Page 24: Step 5: Connecting The Mains Lead

    Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains. 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 .. The on-screen display differ depending on the player model.
  • Page 25 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack appears. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE LINE: COMPONENT OUT: MODE (PROGRESSIVE) Press X/x to select if you wish to receive progressive video signals or not.
  • Page 26 • D-PCM (page 68) • DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 68) Press ENTER. “DTS” is selected. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT: DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM: Press X/x to select whether or not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver).

  • 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

    Additional operations CLEAR Operation Stop Press x Pause Press X Resume play after Press X or H pause Go to the next chapter, Press > track, or scene in continuous play mode Press . Go back to the previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Stop play and remove...

  • Page 29: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play/Multi-Disc Resume)

    – you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display. – you open the disc tray (DVP-NS355 only). – you disconnect the mains lead. • When playing a DVD-RW in VR mode, the point where you stopped is cleared when the disc tray is opened or the mains lead is disconnected.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Number buttons Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. Select the item number you want by pressing the number buttons.

  • Page 32: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: • Programme Play (page 32) • Shuffle Play (page 33) • Repeat Play (page 34) • A-B Repeat Play (page 35) Note The play mode is cancelled when: –...

  • Page 33: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3 – – 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7.

  • Page 34: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. When playing a DVD VIDEO • TITLE • CHAPTER When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • TRACK When Programme Play is activated • ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Programme Play. Press ENTER.

  • Page 35: Repeat Play

    To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2. z Hint You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H. Repeat Play starts. Notes • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback.

  • Page 36: Searching For A Scene

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

  • Page 37: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion play) m or M Press when the player is in pause mode. To return to the normal speed, press H. m or M Each time you press during Slow-motion play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press the indication changes as follows: Playback direction Opposite direction (DVD only)
  • Page 38 When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback SCENE When playing a CD TRACK When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) ALBUM TRACK When playing a DATA CD (JPEG file) ALBUM FILE Example: when you select CHAPTER “** (**)”...

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41 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. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text.
  • Page 42 When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD Playing time and number of the current track Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Text z Hints • When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions, the track number and the index number are displayed after the text.

  • Page 43: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.

  • Page 44: Tv Virtual Surround Settings (Tvs)

    (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. Rear (L/R) TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. 3 / 2 .1 This only works when playing a multichannel Dolby audio soundtrack.
  • Page 45 To cancel the setting Select “OFF” in step 2. 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.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD or DATA CD in JPEG format from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching.

  • Page 48: Sharpening The Outline Of An Image (Sharpness)

    Sharpening the Outline of an Image (SHARPNESS) The Sharpness function sharpens the outlines of images on your TV screen. ENTER DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER. The options for “SHARPNESS” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5...

  • Page 49: Playing A Data Cd

    Playing a DATA CD About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. Discs that the player can play You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format.

  • Page 50: Playing Data Cds With Mp3 Audio Track And Jpeg Image Files

    the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.) When you press MENU and the list of album names appears (page 51), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list.
  • Page 51 Selecting an album from a DATA Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray. The list of albums recorded on the DATA CD appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing the MENU button.
  • Page 52 Selecting a JPEG image file from a DATA CD Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray. The albums recorded on the DATA CD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. Select an album using X/x and press PICTURE NAVI.
  • Page 53 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H. The player starts playing the selected album. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing the MENU button repeatedly. z Hints • You can also change the slideshow duration (page 54), effect (page 55) and sharpness (page 48) while viewing JPEG image files.

  • Page 54: Specifying The Slide Show Duration

    Specifying the slide show duration When you play JPEG image files using slideshow, you can specify the duration for the slides to appear on the screen. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. Press X/x to select INTERVAL, then press ENTER.

  • Page 55: Selecting An Effect For Image Files In The Slide Show

    Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewing the slide show. DISPLAY DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. Press X/x to select EFFECT, then press ENTER.

  • Page 56: 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 60: Changing The Password

    Changing the password Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear. Press X/x to select “PASSWORD t,” then press ENTER. The display for entering the password appears.

  • Page 61: 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 buttons You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can...

  • Page 62: 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 63 to 68.

  • Page 63: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE LINE: COMPONENT OUT: MODE (PROGRESSIVE) To enter the Quick Setup mode Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make basic adjustments (page 24).

  • Page 64: 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” (page 62). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...
  • Page 65 • When “LINE” is set to “RGB” in “SCREEN SETUP”, you cannot select “COMPONENT OUT” (the player outputs no component video signals). • When “COMPONENT OUT” is set to “ON” you cannot select “RGB.” COMPONENT OUT (DVP-NS585P only) Allows your TV to receive signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

  • Page 66: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Custom Settings SETUP) Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 62). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE:...

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

    Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 62). The default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:...

  • Page 68: Setting The Digital Output Signal

    Setting the digital output signal Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 19. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” “DTS,”...

  • Page 69: Additional Information

    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 70 , While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.” , When playing multichannel MPEG audio soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output from your two front speakers.
  • Page 71 , Child Lock is set (page 28). 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: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    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 5- character service number. Example: E 61 10 Glossary...
  • Page 73 DVD VIDEO (page 6) A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single- sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD.
  • Page 74 Progressive JPEG Progressive JPEGs are used mostly on the internet. They are different from other JPEGs in that they “fade in” gradually instead of being drawn from top to bottom when displayed on a browser. This lets you view the image while it is being downloaded.

  • Page 75: Specifications

    ) (DVP-NS585P only): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P p/75 ohms General Power requirements: 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: DVP-NS355 : 11 W DVP-NS585P : 12 W Dimensions (approx.): DVP-NS355 : DVP-NS585P : (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 1.95 kg...

  • Page 76: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 43, 46, 63. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari...

  • Page 77: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 64 4:3 LETTER BOX 64 4:3 PAN SCAN 64 48kHz/96kHz PCM 68 5.1 Channel Surround 44 A-B REPEAT 35 ALBUM 37 Album 49 ANGLE 46 AUDIO 43 AUDIO ATT 67 AUDIO DRC 67 AUDIO SETUP 67 AUTO PLAY 66 AUTO POWER OFF 66 BACKGROUND 64 Batteries 15...
  • Page 78 Printed on 100% recycled paper. Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary...

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