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Sony DVP-NS775V Operating Instructions Manual

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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-NS775V
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-NS775V
© 2004 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-NS775V 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: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Power sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source...
  • Page 4 • Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. • Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Antennas Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed,...

  • Page 5: 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 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 7 Enjoying Movies ........57 Changing the Angles ......... . . 57 Displaying the Subtitles .

  • Page 8: 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 9: Region Code

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

  • Page 10: Notes About The Discs

    Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.

  • Page 11: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (34) B SUPER AUDIO CD indicator (38, 90) Lights up when: – playing an HD (High Density) layer of Super Audio CDs. –...

  • Page 12: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Disc type Lights up during Repeat Play (43) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (39) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (44) When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Playing status...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Rear panel COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER R-AUDIO-L LINE OUT PCM/DTS/ WOOFER DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (26) (27) (28) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (26) (27) (28) C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (28) D LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (25) (26) (27) VIDEO S VIDEO...
  • Page 14 Remote A TV/DVD switch (74) OPEN/CLOSE button (35) C Number buttons (37) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (40) E SUBTITLE button (57) F AUDIO button (52) G REPEAT button (43) H SHUFFLE button (42) I SA-CD MULTI/2CH button (38) J SA-CD/CD button (38) K ./>...

  • Page 15: 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 (DATA CDs 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 16 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 46)/SCENE (page 46)/TRACK (page 46) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 46)/INDEX (page 46) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 46) Selects the track to be played.
  • Page 17 INTERVAL (page 67) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. EFFECT (page 67) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 64) Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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). In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern A.
  • Page 20 If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.

  • Page 21: Using The Progressive Button

    CD/DVD player • Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 480p DVD player model, please contact our customer service center.
  • Page 22 About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be divided into two types: film-based software and video based software. Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second.

  • Page 23: 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 24 z Hint If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
  • Page 25 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. CD/DVD player COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER PCM/DTS/ WOOFER DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE OUT to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) l: Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 19).
  • Page 26 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 27 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy 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 COAXIAL...
  • Page 28 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and/or a digital input jack and 4 to 6 speakers If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use If you want to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.
  • Page 29 : Connecting to the 5.1 ch input jacks You can enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. : Connecting to a DIGITAL OUT jack This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver).

  • Page 30: 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 31 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. SCREEN SETUP 4:3 LETTER BOX TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 4:3 OUTPUT: Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type.

  • Page 32: Center Speaker

    Press ENTER. “DTS” is selected. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO FILTER: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT: DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM: Press X/x to select whether or not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver). Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 26 to 28 ( through...
  • Page 33 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 26 to 28 ( through ). Each of these is the default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Additional Operations

    Additional operations CLEAR > Operation Press x Stop Press X Pause Press X or H Resume play after pause Press > Go to the next chapter, 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 36: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Multi-Disc Resume)

    Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc Resume) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. If you store a resume playback point for the 41st disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.

  • Page 37: 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 language for the sound and subtitles, select these items using the MENU...

  • Page 38: Selecting A Playback Area For A Super Audio Cd

    Press X/x to select a setting. • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing. • ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded. Press ENTER. Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio SA-CD MULTI/2CH Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel...

  • Page 39: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer. You can select the playback layer you want to listen to. Press SA-CD/CD when the player is in stop mode.

  • Page 40: Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    z Hint To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons 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 41 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Press X/x to select “SET press ENTER. “TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR –...

  • Page 42: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    Select the program number of the title, chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using X/x and press c. If you want to delete the title, chapter, or track from the program, press CLEAR. Follow step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select “--”...

  • Page 43: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc, or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Program Play modes. CLEAR REPEAT Press REPEAT during playback. The following display appears.

  • Page 44: 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.) CLEAR During playback, when you find the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press A-B.

  • Page 45: 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 disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

  • Page 46: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc. (Search Mode)

    Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) m or M Press in pause mode. To return to normal speed, press H. 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 VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
  • Page 47 When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW TITLE CHAPTER TIME/TEXT Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting point by inputting the time code. When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD without PBC playback TRACK INDEX When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback SCENE When playing a Super Audio CD/CD...

  • Page 48: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. ENTER DISPLAY Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item. •...

  • Page 49: 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/Super Audio CD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
  • Page 50 To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) album name, etc. By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display the name of the album/track, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on your TV screen.
  • Page 51 When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, 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 Current track and index* (returns to top automatically) When playing a Super Audio CD, the current track is not displayed.

  • Page 52: Sound Adjustments

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

  • Page 53: Surround Mode Settings

    Checking the audio signal format You can check the audio signal format by pressing AUDIO repeatedly during playback. The format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below. Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 1 : ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL Front (L/R)
  • Page 54 (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS has developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV.
  • Page 55 NORMAL SURROUND Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder to create surround effects. The rear speakers will emit identical monaural sounds. If you are using a center speaker, the appropriate sounds for the center speaker will be delivered.
  • Page 56 L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right) LS: Rear speaker (left) RS: Rear speaker (right) : Virtual speaker Notes • When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver). •...

  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 program you are watching.

  • Page 59: Sharpening The Pictures (Sharpness)

    Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust “BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and “HUE.” To turn off the display Press O RETURN , or DISPLAY. Note The “BRIGHTNESS” setting is not effective if you connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT jack and select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO”...
  • Page 60 Note This setting is not effective if you connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT jack and select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

  • Page 61: Enjoying Mp3 Audio And Jpeg Images

    Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. DATA CDs that the player can play You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/...

  • Page 62: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files

    When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub- albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over 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 63), the album names...
  • Page 63 Selecting an album Press MENU. The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 3 ( 3 0 ) R O C K B E S T H I T K A R A O K E M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G R &...

  • Page 64: Selecting A Jpeg Image File

    Selecting a JPEG image file After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press PICTURE NAVI. The image files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on the right. To display the additional image, select the bottom images and press x. To return to the previous image, select the top images and press X.

  • Page 65: Enjoying Jpeg Images As A Slide Show

    To stop viewing the JPEG image Press x. z Hints • While viewing JPEG image files, you can set options such as “INTERVAL” (page 67), “EFFECT” (page 67), and “SHARPNESS” (page 59). • You can view JPEG images files without MP3 audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”...

  • Page 66: Viewing A Slide Show With Sound

    Notes • The slide show stops when X/x or ZOOM is pressed.To resume the slide show, press H. • This function does not work if “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 66). Viewing a slide show with sound (MODE (MP3, JPEG)) When JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks are placed in the same album, you can...

  • Page 67: Setting The Pace For A Slide Show

    Setting the pace for a slide show (INTERVAL) You can set the time the slides are displayed on the screen. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (INTERVAL), then press ENTER.
  • Page 68 Press X/x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. • MODE1: the image sweeps in from top to bottom. • MODE2: the image sweeps in from left to right. • MODE3: the image stretches out from the center of the screen. •...

  • Page 69: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. •...
  • Page 70 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental Control.”...
  • Page 71 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 72 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 73: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Supplied Remote

    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 74 Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daewoo Daytron...
  • Page 75 If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver). Manufacturer Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93...

  • Page 76: 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 77 to 82.

  • Page 77: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Press X/x to select a setting, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL : BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 4:3 OUTPUT: To enter the Quick Setup mode...

  • Page 78: 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 76). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...

  • Page 79: 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 signals (page 21). Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level.

  • Page 80: 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 81: Setting The Digital Output Signal

    AUDIO FILTER Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz). SHARP Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling.

  • Page 82: Settings For The Speakers (Speaker Setup)

    Selects the type of DTS audio signals. D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.
  • Page 83 • REAR LARGE (REAR/SIDE): Normally select this position. Select according to the rear speaker position*. SMALL (REAR/SIDE): Select this when the sound distorts or the surround effects are difficult to hear. Select according to the rear speaker position*. NONE Select this if you do not connect rear speakers.

  • Page 84: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    REAR (10 ft) Set this within –16 and +2 ft of the “FRONT” setting in 1 ft increments. For example, if “FRONT” is set to 17 ft, “REAR” can be set between 1 and 19 ft. Note If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance according to the closest speaker.

  • Page 85: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer (For customers in the USA only). Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 86 The sound volume is low. , The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “TV MODE” (page 80). , Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “OFF”...
  • Page 87 , Child Lock is set (page 35). 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 88: 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 89 DTS (page 23, 82) Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio.
  • Page 90 Progressive format (page 21) Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 25 or 30 frames (50-60 fields) in one second, the Progressive format can show 50-60 frames in one second.

  • Page 91: Specifications

    See page 18. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. NERGY As an NERGY Corporation has determined that this product meets the energy efficiency. × 9 ° is a U.S. registered mark. Partner, Sony NERGY guidelines for in.)

  • Page 92: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 52, 57, 77. 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 93: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 78 4:3 LETTER BOX 78 4:3 PAN SCAN 78 48kHz/96kHz PCM 82 5.1 Channel Surround 23 A-B REPEAT 44 ALBUM 47 Album 61 ANGLE 57 AUDIO 52 AUDIO ATT 80 AUDIO DRC 80 AUDIO FILTER 81 AUDIO SETUP 80 AUTO PLAY 79 AUTO POWER OFF 79 BACKGROUND 78...
  • Page 94 TEST TONE 84 TIME/TEXT 47 TITLE 47 Title 90 TITLE VIEWER 48 TOP MENU 37 TRACK 47 Track 90 TRACK SELECTION 80 TRACK VIEWER 48 Troubleshooting 85 TV TYPE 78 TVS 53 Usable discs 8 Video based software 89 VIDEO CD 8 ZOOM 35...
  • Page 96 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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