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3-283-151-11(1)
CD/DVD
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Operating Instructions
DVP-NS708H
© 2008 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-283-151-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS708H © 2008 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

  • Page 3: Notes About The Discs

    Notes About the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Notes About the Discs .

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    ® Enjoying DivX Videos ....... . 53 About DivX Video Files ......... 53 Playing DivX Video Files .

  • 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

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (24) B Disc tray (24) C Front panel display (9) (remote sensor) (20) E HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) indicator (16, 62, 63) Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to a HDCP (High- bandwidth Digital Content Protection)

  • 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 (25) Repeat Play (31) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (27) Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (32) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio/DivX video), DATA DVD (MP3 audio/DivX video), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Current track* (27)
  • Page 10 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (21) B Z (open/close) button (25) C Number buttons (27) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (30) E TOP MENU button (26) F C/X/x/c buttons (25) G O RETURN (return) button (26) (replay/step/advance/ step) buttons (25, 40) 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/SCENE/TRACK Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER/INDEX Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK Selects the track to be played. TIME/TEXT Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.

  • Page 13: Guide To The 'Bravia Sync' Display

    Guide to the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ Display You can control the player by selecting the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote or TV’s option menu. ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display The ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display will show different items depending on the disc type. Example: ‘BRAVIA Sync’...

  • Page 14: 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 15: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords/Hdmi Cords

    Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component.
  • Page 16 Note When connecting to a progressive TV, it is recommended that you use only pattern C. If you connect to your TV using both C and D, a special control signal transmitted via the SCART cable may cause the signal to be switched to the SCART jack.

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

    CD/DVD player Connect directly • When you connect the player to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the player automatically when you start playback. In this case, press t (TV/video) on the remote to return the input to the TV.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns A or B according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.
  • Page 19 A Audio L/R input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound. B Digital audio input jack If your audio component has a Dolby* Digital, DTS* , or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround effect.

  • Page 20: Step 4: Connecting The Mains Lead

    Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains. Step 5: 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 21: 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 TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off 2 (volume) +/–...

  • Page 22: Step 6: Quick Setup

    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. Press [/1. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 23 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack appears. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE LINE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY) MODE (PROGRESSIVE) 4:3 OUTPUT: Press X/x to select the type of signal you want to output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack.

  • Page 24: 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 25 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 26 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 27 The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 PLAY LIST PLAY LIST ORIGINAL Press X/x to select a setting. • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL”...
  • Page 28 Bit rate* 17:30 JAZZ RIVER SIDE Album name Track/file name If an MP3 audio track has an ID3 tag, the player will display the album name/track title from the ID3 tag information. ID3 tag information for MP3 audio track is displayed when the tracks have ID3 version 1 or ID3 version 2.

  • Page 29: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    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 30 Press X/x to select “SET press ENTER. “TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or CD. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7.
  • Page 31 Follow step 5 for new programming. To cancel a programme, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER. To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own programme (Programme Play).” Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”...
  • Page 32 When playing in DVD-VR mode • DISC: repeats all the titles of the selected type. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • DISC: repeats all of the tracks. •...

  • Page 33: 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, DATA CD/DATA DVD in JPEG format, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing DivX video files from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching.

  • Page 34: Sharpening The Picture (Sharpness)

    Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust “BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and “HUE.” To turn off the display Press O RETURN or DISPLAY. Notes • This function does not work when “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated (page 50). • This function does not work if your TV supports “THEATRE”...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound (Av Sync)

    Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (AV SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (AV SYNC), then press ENTER.

  • Page 36: Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control, Parental Control)

    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. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users.
  • Page 37 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player is ready for playback. z Hint If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number “199703” using the number buttons when the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asks you for your password, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
  • Page 38 Notes • When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player. • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: Index Search

    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) FILE (JPEG image files only) When playing a DATA CD (DivX video...

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44 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 45: Tv Virtual Surround Settings (Tvs)

    TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48 To select JPEG image files, see “Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 48). 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 49: 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 50 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 51 On “PhotoTV HD” “PhotoTV HD” allows for highly-detailed pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony “PhotoTV HD” compatible devices using an HDMI cord, whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. For instance, the delicate texture of the human skin, flowers, sand, and waves can now be displayed on a large screen in...
  • Page 52 Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT) You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show. Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode. Press X/x to select then press ENTER. The options for “EFFECT”...

  • 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 27). 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: 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 56 to 63.

  • Page 56: 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” SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY) MODE (PROGRESSIVE) 4:3 OUTPUT: To enter the Quick Setup mode Select “QUICK”...

  • Page 57: 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 55). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...
  • Page 58 LINE Selects video signals output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack on the rear panel of the player. VIDEO Outputs video signals. S VIDEO Outputs S video signals. Outputs RGB signals and no (COMPONENT component video signals. OFF) Notes • If your TV does not accept S video or the RGB signals, no picture will appear on the TV screen, even if you select “S VIDEO”...

  • Page 59: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Custom Settings (CUSTOM 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 55). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE:...

  • Page 60: 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 55). The default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX:...
  • Page 61 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 62: Hdmi Settings (Hdmi Setup)

    HDMI Settings “HDMI SETUP” allows you to adjust items related to the HDMI connection. Select “HDMI SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 55). The default settings are underlined. HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: JPEG RESOLUTION: /RGB (HDMI): AUDIO (HDMI):...
  • Page 63 • When you set to “PhotoTV HD,” the player changes video signal output from “HDMI RESOLUTION” to “1920 1080i,” “TV TYPE” to “16:9,” and “YC /RGB (HDMI)” to “YC ” automatically even though the current settings are kept. • Set this setting to “SD ,”...

  • Page 64: Additional Information

    Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. 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 60).
  • Page 66 The player’s internal background sound and JPEG image files start playing simultaneously. , “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO (BGM)” (page 50). The DivX video file cannot be played. , The file is not created in DivX format. , The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or “.DIVX.”...
  • Page 67 The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Child Lock is set (page 26). 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 68: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four digits appears on the screen and the front panel display.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Outputs (Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load impedance) LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms HDMI OUT: HDMI 19 pin – Standard Connector LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms...

  • Page 70: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 43, 56. 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 71: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 57 4:3 LETTER BOX 57 4:3 OUTPUT 58 4:3 PAN SCAN 57 48kHz/96kHz PCM 61 5.1 Channel Surround 19 A-B REPEAT 32 ADVANCE 25 ALBUM 41 Album 46 ANGLE 25 AUDIO 43 AUDIO DRC 60 AUDIO SETUP 60 AUTO (BGM) 29 AUTO PLAY 59 AUTO POWER OFF 59...
  • Page 72 To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct 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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