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3-209-005-11(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS78H
© 2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-209-005-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS78H © 2007 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

  • 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 Notes About the Discs .

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Settings and Adjustments ......56 Using the Setup Display ........56 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) .

  • Page 6: This Player Can Play The Following Discs

    This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs Commercial DVD DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R/ +R DL VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks. Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs recorded in the following formats: –...
  • Page 7 Notes • Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.

  • Page 8: Guide To Parts And Controls

    C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (19) G x (stop) button (26) H H (play) button (25) I A (open/close) button (25) * This DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.”...

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD Playing status Lights up during Lights up when you can change the angle (26) Repeat Play (33) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (28) Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (33) When playing back a CD, DATA DVD (MP3 audio/DivX video), DATA CD (MP3 audio/DivX video), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Current track* (28)
  • Page 10 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (22) B Z (open/close) button (26) C Number buttons (27) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (32) E TOP MENU button (27) F C/X/x/c buttons (27) G O RETURN (return) button (27) (replay/step/advance/ step) buttons (26, 41) I ./>...

  • Page 11: 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 (appears for certain discs 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 12 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function TITLE (page 41)/SCENE (page 41)/TRACK (page 41) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 41)/INDEX (page 41) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 41) Selects the track to be played.
  • Page 13 DATE (page 50) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. INTERVAL (page 51) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. EFFECT (page 52) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 51) Selects the data type;...

  • Page 14: Hookups

    Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow steps 1 to 5 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Notes • See “Specifications” (page 68) for a list of supplied accessories. • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. •...

  • Page 15: Step 1: Connecting The Video Cords/Hdmi Cords

    TV, projector, or audio component : Signal flow Audio/video cord (supplied) (yellow) C E N T E R to LINE (RGB)-TV (blue) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component video cord (not supplied) CD/DVD player SCART cord (not supplied) INPUT ,continued...

  • Page 16: Scart Input Jack

    (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel. HDMI/DVI input jack Use a certified Sony HDMI cord to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. When connecting to a Sony TV that is compatible with the HDMI CONTROL function, see page 17.

  • Page 17: About The Hdmi Control Functions For 'Bravia' Theatre Sync (For Hdmi Connections Only)

    About the HDMI CONTROL functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting to Sony components that are compatible with the HDMI CONTROL function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), you can enjoy the following features: •...
  • Page 18 Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met. ◆NORMAL (INTERLACE) Select this setting when: –...

  • Page 19: Step 2: Connecting The Audio Cords

    For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. (yellow)* Audio/video cord (supplied) (white) (red) C E N T E R CD/DVD player Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to coaxial/HDMI digital input Audio component with a decoder...
  • Page 20 You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch) and DTS (5.1ch) surround effect. If you connect to a Sony audio component that is compatible with the HDMI CONTROL function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the audio component.

  • Page 21: Step 3: Connecting The Mains Lead

    Step 3: Connecting the Mains Lead Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains. Step 4: Preparing the Remote You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor Notes •...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Step 5: Quick Setup

    Step 5: 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. Press [/1. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 24 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack appears. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: JPEG RESOLUTION: /RGB (HDMI): SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: Press X/x to select the type of signal you want to output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack.

  • Page 25: Playback

    Playback 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. Number buttons CLEAR TOP MENU RETURN (replay) ZOOM SLOW PLAY Turn on your TV. Press [/1.

  • Page 26: Additional Operations

    Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack. • When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”...

  • Page 27: Resuming Playback From The

    Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from opening it. When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the remote. The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display.

  • Page 28: Checking The Playing Time And

    Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” in DVD-VR mode Some DVD-VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY LIST). You can select the type of title to be played.
  • Page 29 ◆ When playing a DVD • T * : * : * (hours: minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current title • T– * : * : * Remaining time of the current title • C * : * : * Playing time of the current chapter •...
  • Page 30 When playing a DVD Playing time of the current title Remaining time of the current title Playing time of the current chapter Remaining time of the current chapter Text Current title and chapter number (returns to top automatically) When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) Playing time and number of the current track...

  • Page 31: 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 31) • Shuffle Play (page 32) • Repeat Play (page 33) • A-B Repeat Play (page 33) Note The play mode is cancelled when: –...

  • Page 32: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7. TITLE – – Selected title and chapter ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD For example, select track “02.”...

  • Page 33: Repeating A Specific Portion

    ◆ When Programme Play is activated • ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Programme Play. Press ENTER. Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. z Hints • You can set Shuffle Play while the player is stopped.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    Press X/x to select REPEAT), then press ENTER. The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER.
  • Page 35 • CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level. • CINEMA 2: white colours become brighter and black colours become richer, and the colour contrast is increased. • MEMORY: adjusts the picture in greater detail. Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect.

  • Page 36: Sharpening The Picture (Sharpness)

    Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS) You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER. The options for “SHARPNESS” appear. Press X/x to select a level. •...

  • Page 37: Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control, Parental Control)

    To reset the “AV SYNC” setting Press CLEAR in step 4. Notes • This function is not effective if you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “DTS” in AUDIO SETUP to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” or “ON” respectively (page 62). •...
  • Page 38 The display for registering a new password appears. 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 39: Changing The Password

    Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then press ENTER. The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed. Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER.

  • Page 40: Searching For A Scene

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

  • Page 41: 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 (step) to go to the next frame. Press (step) to go to the preceding frame (DVD only). To return to normal playback, press H. Notes •...
  • Page 42 ◆ 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 CD TRACK ◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD ALBUM TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only)

  • Page 43: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. RETURN Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item. • CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each chapter.

  • Page 44: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD (DivX video files)/DATA DVD (DivX video files) 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 45 Notes • 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 in DVD-VR mode: If you connect to an audio component using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set “DOLBY DIGITAL”...

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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/IEC MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.

  • Page 48: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files

    When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD 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...

  • Page 49: Selecting A Jpeg Image File

    To select JPEG image files, see “Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 49). To stop playback Press x. To go to the next or previous page Press c or C. To turn on or off the display Press MENU repeatedly. z Hint Of the selected album, you can select to play only the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or both, by...

  • Page 50: Enjoying Jpeg Images As A Slide Show

    ◆When pressed once (x2) The image enlarges twice the original size. ◆When pressed twice (x4) The image enlarges four times the original size. To display JPEG image information Press (subtitle) while viewing JPEG image files. The file name, camera maker/model, date, time, picture resolution, file size, camera setting information (ISO speed rating, Exposure time, F Number, Exposure bias, or...
  • Page 51 Viewing a slide show with sound (MODE (MP3, JPEG)) You can enjoy a slide show with sound. Press DISPLAY during stop mode. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (MP3, JPEG)), and press ENTER. The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” appear.
  • Page 52 2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7 NORMAL NORMAL FAST SLOW 1 SLOW 2 Press X/x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. • NORMAL: sets to standard duration. • FAST: sets a duration shorter than NORMAL.

  • Page 53: Enjoying Divx ® Videos

    ® Enjoying DivX Videos About DivX Video Files ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This ® product is an official DivX Certified product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX video files. DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that the player can play Playback of DATA CDs and DATA DVDs...

  • Page 54: Playing Divx Video Files

    Playing DivX Video Files You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs and DATA DVDs. RETURN z Hint You can view the disc information while playing a DivX video file (page 28). Notes • If there are no DivX video files recorded on the DATA CD/DATA DVD, a message appears to indicate that the disc is not playable.

  • Page 55: Selecting A Divx Video File

    Selecting a DivX video file After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER. The list of files in the album appears. Press X/x to select a file, and press ENTER. The selected file starts playing. To stop playback Press x. To go to the next or previous page Press C or c.

  • Page 56: 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 57 to 63.

  • Page 57: 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 HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO JPEG RESOLUTION: /RGB (HDMI): SCREEN SAVER: JACKET PICTURE BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT:...

  • Page 58: 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 56). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: JPEG RESOLUTION:...
  • Page 59 Displays standard definition picture with black frame. Displays high definition picture with black frame. Displays high definition picture without black frame. (1920×1080i) Displays high definition picture with black frame at 1920×1080 pixels. (1920×1080i) Displays high definition picture without black frame at 1920×1080 pixels.

  • Page 60: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    ◆ 4:3 OUTPUT This setting is effective only when you set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9.” Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio. If you can change the aspect ratio on your TV, change the setting on your TV, not the player. FULL Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your...
  • Page 61 Switches this function off. Allows you to use the HDMI CONTROL features (page 17). ◆ LANGUAGE FOLLOW Switches the languages of the DVD player to the same as the current TV OSD language. You cannot select this when “HDMI CONTROL” is set to “OFF.”...

  • Page 62: 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 56). The default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX:...
  • Page 63 ◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVDs only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX”...

  • Page 64: 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 65 , The player is in pause mode or in Slow- motion Play mode. , The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode. , If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check the audio settings (page 62).
  • Page 66 The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Child Lock is set (page 27). 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.

  • Page 67: 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...

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/(NTSC) Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/ CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Wow and flutter: Less than detected value (±0.001% W PEAK) Outputs (Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load...

  • Page 69: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 44, 57. 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 1045 Assamese...

  • Page 70: Index

    Index Symbols ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync 17 Numerics 16:9 58 4:3 LETTER BOX 58 4:3 OUTPUT 60 4:3 PAN SCAN 58 48kHz/96kHz PCM 63 5.1 Channel Surround 20 A-B REPEAT 33 ADVANCE 26 ALBUM 42 Album 47 ANGLE 26 AUDIO 44 AUDIO DRC 62 AUDIO SETUP 62 AUTO (BGM) 30...
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  • Page 72 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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