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Sony DVP-NS500V Operating Instructions Manual

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3-070-605-11(1)
SACD/DVD
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Operating Instructions
DVP-NS500V
© 2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-070-605-11(1) SACD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS500V © 2001 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    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-NS500V Serial No.______________...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 5 Viewing Information About the Disc ..... . 49 Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display ......... . 49 Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time .

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    DVD is prohibited by area restrictions. Region code MODEL NO. DVP–XXXX CD/DVD PLAYER AC 00V 00Hz SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN 0-000-000-00 Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)

  • Page 7: Notes About The Discs

    A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it. Note Some DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs, or 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.

  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel POWER A POWER switch/indicator (32) 2 DVD indicator Lights up when the disc is a DVD 3 SACD indicator Lights up when the disc is an SACD 4 MULTI CHANNEL indicator Lights up when: —...

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Disc type Digital MULTI MPEG MPEG REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE PGM A–B Current audio Current play Current title (49) signal (54) mode (38) When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC) Disc type Playing status Digital...
  • Page 10 Rear Panel C E N T E R COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL FRONT REAR W O O F E R DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT 1 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22) (24) (25) 2 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (22) (24) (25) 3 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (22) 4 LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks (21) (24) (25)
  • Page 11 Remote 1 TV/DVD switch (69) OPEN/CLOSE button (33) 3 Number buttons (34) The number 5 button has a tactile dot. 4 CLEAR button (38) (69) 5 SACD MULTI/2CH button (36) 6 SACD/CD button (36) 7 AUDIO button (53) 8 ANGLE button (59) 9 SHUFFLE button (40) J PROGRAM button (38) K ./>...

  • Page 12: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, please refer to the page in parentheses. Control Menu Total number of titles or tracks recorded Currently playing title number...
  • Page 13 SUBTITLE (page 60) ANGLE (page 59) SURROUND (page 55) ADVANCED (page 52) PARENTAL CONTROL (page SETUP (page 72) PROGRAM (page 38) SHUFFLE (page 40) REPEAT (page 41) A-B REPEAT (page 42) BNR (page 61) VIDEO EQUALIZER (page 62) DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 63) VIEWER (page 47) Displays the subtitles.
  • Page 14 Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 ADVANCED display (Appears if you select any setting other than “OFF.” See page 52.) Control Menu display off When playing an SACD/CD disc, only the Control Menu display 1 will appear. The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started Quick Overview A quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups” on page 18. Notes You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.

  • Page 16: Step 3: Tv Hookups

    Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 74. Audio/Video cord (supplied) to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1 SACD/DVD Player S VIDEO COMPONENT LINE OUT VIDEO OUT to video input...

  • Page 17: Step 4: Playing A Disc

    Step 4: Playing a Disc 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the player. With the playback side facing down 3 Press POWER on the player. 4 Press A on the player to open the disc tray. 5 Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down.

  • Page 18: Hookups

    R – AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1 R – AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2 S VIDEO COMPONENT LINE OUT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO cord (not supplied) COMPONENT VIDEO IN (green) (blue) (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) (blue) (red) SACD/DVD player...
  • Page 19 Green Blue Note Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. SACD/DVD player Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R) Green...

  • Page 20: Step 2: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects you will enjoy depend on the connections and components you use. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, Connection (page 21) (page 22)
  • Page 21 This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection TVS DYNAMIC (page 55) TVS WIDE (page 55) SACD/DVD player C E N T E R R – AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1 COAXIAL OPTICAL R –...
  • Page 22 Connecting to an AV amplifier (having 5.1ch input jacks 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 23 SACD/DVD player C E N T E R COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL FRONT REAR W O O F E R DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap...
  • Page 24 , you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio cord. To realize better surround sound effects, make sure that your listening position is in between your speakers. Note SACD audio signals are not output from the digital jack. SACD/DVD player COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL...
  • Page 25 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, refer to page 22.
  • Page 26 SACD/DVD player COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL FRONT REAR DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting to coaxial or optical digital input [Speakers] Rear Rear Subwoofer...

  • Page 27: Step 3: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. Do not connect the power cord of your player to the “switched” power socket of an amplifier (receiver). When you turn off the power of your amplifier (receiver), the menu setting for the player such as Playback Memory may be lost.
  • Page 28 4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc. The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. 5 Press X/x to select a language. The player uses the language selected here to display the menu and subtitles as well. 6 Press ENTER.
  • Page 29 When “NO” or “LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)” is selected, Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete. When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” or “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT” is selected, the Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears. q; Press X/x to select the item. Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in page 22 to 25 ( through Audio Cord Connection Type...
  • Page 30 qf Press X/x to select the size of the center speaker. If no center speaker is connected, select “NONE.” Refer to page 80 for each selection item. qg Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the size of the rear speaker appears. qh Press X/x to select the size.
  • Page 31 Enjoying the surround sound effects To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), the following items must be set as described below for the audio connection you selected in pages 22 to 25 through ). Each of these are the default settings and do not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player.

  • Page 32: 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. POWER Power indicator PROGRESSIVE SCAN POWER SURROUND Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.

  • Page 33: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play)

    Note SACD audio signals are not output from the digital jack. Additional operations ./> Operation Press x Stop Press X Pause Resume play after Press X or H pause Press > Go to the next chapter, track or scene in continuous play mode Press .

  • Page 34: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Notes Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may not resume playback from exactly the same point. The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: — you turn the power off by pressing POWER on the player. —...

  • Page 35: Selecting "Original" Or "Play List" On A Dvd-Rw Disc

    Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Disc Some DVD-RW discs in 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).

  • Page 36: Selecting A Playback Area For An Sacd Disc

    Selecting a Playback Area for an SACD Disc SACD MULTI/2CH SACD/CD DISPLAY Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel SACD Some SACDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. You can select the playback area you want to listen to.

  • Page 37: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Number buttons ./>...

  • Page 38: Various Play Mode Functions

    Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: Program Play (page 38) Shuffle Play (page 40) Repeat Play (page 41) A-B Repeat Play (page 42) Note The play mode is canceled when: —...
  • Page 39 Select the title, chapter, or track you want to program. xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO For example, select chapter “03” of title “02.” Press X/x or the number buttons to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1.
  • Page 40 You can select “PROGRAM” directly by pressing PROGRAM. Note The number of titles, chapters, or tracks displayed are the same as the number of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on a disc. Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in random order.
  • Page 41 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 DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback (when playing an SACD/CD, press once).

  • Page 42: 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 DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback (when playing an SACD/CD, press once). The Control Menu appears.
  • Page 43 To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. You can select “A-B REPEAT” directly by pressing A-B. Press the button once to set the point A, and press it again to set the point B. Notes You can set A-B Repeat Play for only one specific section.

  • Page 44: Searching For A Scene

    Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.
  • Page 45 Using the Click shuttle on the player (Shuttle mode) PROGRESSIVE SCAN POWER SURROUND Turn the click shuttle on the player. The playback speed changes depending on the turning direction and degree of rotation as follows: During playback FF2M Fast forward (faster than FF1M) FF1M Fast forward 2B (DVD VIDEO/SACD/CD only)

  • Page 46: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/SACD/CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number.

  • Page 47: Searching By Scene (Viewer)

    Press ENTER. The player starts playback from the selected number. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. To search for a scene using the time code (Time search) (DVD VIDEO/DVD- RW only) In Step 2, select TEXT).
  • Page 48 Press ENTER. To return to normal play Press O RETURN. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Notes Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select all functions. The sound is muted when using this function.

  • Page 49: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display You can check information about the disc, such as the remaining time, current number of title (DVD), or track (VIDEO CD, SACD, CD) using the front panel display (page 9). Press TIME/TEXT.

  • Page 50: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the scene number and the playing time are displayed. The playing time and remaining time of the current chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also appear on your TV screen. See the following section “Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time”...
  • Page 51 xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW T ** : ** : ** Playing time of the current title T– ** : ** : ** Remaining time of the current title C ** : ** : ** Playing time of the current chapter C–...

  • Page 52: Checking The Play Information (Advanced)

    Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. While playing a disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback picture is always displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per second).

  • Page 53: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD VIDEO. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD VIDEO.
  • Page 54 To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. You can select “AUDIO” directly by pressing AUDIO. Each time you press the button, the item changes. Notes While playing a DVD, the sound may change automatically.

  • Page 55: Surround Mode Settings

    The display examples are as follows: PCM (stereo) PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 96kHz 24bit Dolby Surround PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND Dolby Digital 5.1ch When an LFE signal component is output, “LFE” is enclosed in a solid line. When an LFE signal component is not output, “LFE”...
  • Page 56 Press X/x to select one of the surround modes. Refer to the following explanations given for each item. For 2 speaker setups TVS DYNAMIC TVS WIDE TVS NIGHT TVS STANDARD For 4 (or more) speaker setups (If you select “NONE” in the setting of “REAR”...
  • Page 57 TVS STANDARD Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers and retain the sound quality.
  • Page 58 REAR SIDE VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Uses sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates five sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30 angle of elevation.

  • Page 59: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or from the right window without...

  • Page 60: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, and turn it on or off whenever you want.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Picture Quality (Bnr)

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

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Video Equalizer)

    Adjusting the Playback Picture (VIDEO EQUALIZER) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the TV, to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching.

  • Page 63: Enhancing The Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer)

    Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) The Digital Video Enhancer function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing the outlines of images on your TV screen. Also, this function can soften the images on the screen. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback.

  • Page 64: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. Custom Parental Control You can set the 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...
  • Page 65 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu display. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.”...
  • Page 66 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER. xIf you have not entered a password 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.
  • Page 67 To turn off the Parental Control function Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 8. To play a disc for which Parental Control is set Insert the disc and press H. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

  • Page 68: Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)

    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 69: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Supplied Remote

    To turn off the Sound Feedback function When there is no disc in the player, press and hold X on the player for more than two seconds. You will hear two beeps and the Sound Feedback function is turned off. Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied Remote...
  • Page 70 Turn the TV on or off VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV WIDE MODE Switch to or from the wide mode of a SONY’s wide TV TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources...
  • Page 71 Controlling the AV amplifiers (receivers) When you set the TV/DVD switch to DVD, you can control the volume of the AV amplifier (receiver) using VOL +/–.

  • Page 72: 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 page 73.

  • Page 73: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “16:9” Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKETPICTURE To turn off the Setup Display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off.

  • Page 74: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” (page 90) using the number buttons. Note When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected (except for the “OSD”).

  • Page 75: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN 16:9 Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa. xSCREEN SAVER Turns on and off the screen saver so that the screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back an SACD/ CD for more than 15 minutes.
  • Page 76 xDIMMER Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display. BRIGHT Makes the front panel display bright. DARK Makes the front panel display dark. Turns off the lighting of the front panel display. xPAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Selects the picture in pause mode. AUTO The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output...

  • Page 77: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    xCD DIRECT Eliminates the use of unnecessary circuits when playing CDs. This setting will be activated when you open/ close the disc tray. This function affects the output of the following jacks: — LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks — 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks Select this when playing CD discs, including CD type DTS discs.
  • Page 78 — DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 78). STANDARD Normally select this position. TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. It is especially recommended when you listen to the sound using the speakers of the TV.
  • Page 79 For connection details, see page 20. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.” AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: STANDARD AUDIO FILTER: DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit xDOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD- RW only) Selects the Dolby Digital signals to be output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or...

  • Page 80: Settings For The Speakers (Speaker Setup)

    Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the volume and the balance of the speakers to the same level.
  • Page 81 This setting affects only “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,” “VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and “VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” mode (page 55). These settings do not affect the SACD Multi audio signals. SUBWOOFER NONE If you do not connect a subwoofer, select this. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the front speakers as long as the front speaker size is set to...
  • Page 82 Notes 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. Do not place the rear speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers. These settings do not affect the SACD Multi audio signals.

  • Page 83: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the power code is connected securely.
  • Page 84 The sound comes from the center speaker only. , Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. , Set “SURROUND” to “OFF” in the Control Menu display (page 55). Operation The remote does not function. , There are obstacles between the remote and the player.
  • Page 85 , The self-diagnosis function was activated. (See the table on page 86.) The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 86: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 57) Technology that Sony developed to enjoy surround in a home using 4 or more speakers. It simulates the sound of a movie editing...
  • Page 87 DTS (page 22, 78) Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio.
  • Page 88 SACD/CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a HD (high density) layer song). TV Virtual Surround (TVS) (page 55) Technology from Sony developed to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. Designed to work with the sound characteristics of your TV, this technology...

  • Page 89: Specifications

    Load impedance Over 10 kilohms Wave length: 660 nm 75 ohms terminated Over 10 kilohms 75 ohms, sync negative 75 ohms, sync negative 75 ohms terminated 75 ohms, sync negative 75 ohms in.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts Partner, Sony Corporation...

  • Page 90: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 53, 60, 73. 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 91: List Of Setup Display Items

    List of Setup Display Items The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 73) MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE SCREEN SETUP (page 74) TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE GERMAN ITALIAN DUTCH CHINESE JAPANESE DANISH SWEDISH FINNISH NORWEGIAN...
  • Page 92 CUSTOM SETUP (page 75) AUTO PLAY DIMMER PAUSE MODE PLAYBACK MEMORY TRACK SELECTION CD DIRECT AUDIO SETUP (page 77) AUDIO ATT AUDIO DRC AUDIO FILTER DOWNMIX DIGITAL OUT TIMER DEMO1 DEMO2 BRIGHT DARK AUTO FRAME AUTO STANDARD TV MODE WIDE RANGE SHARP SLOW DOLBY SURROUND...
  • Page 93 SPEAKER SETUP (page 80) SIZE FRONT CENTER REAR SUBWOOFER DISTANCE FRONT (The distance from the CENTER listening position.) REAR BALANCE FRONT REAR LEVEL FRONT CENTER REAR SUBWOOFER TEST TONE LARGE SMALL NONE LARGE SMALL NONE LARGE (REAR) LARGE (SIDE) SMALL (REAR) SMALL (SIDE) NONE 4ft ~ 50ft (1.2m ~ 15.2m)

  • Page 94: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 74 4:3 LETTER BOX 74 4:3 PAN SCAN 74 48kHz/96kHz PCM 79 5.1 Channel Surround 22 A-B REPEAT 42 ADVANCED 52 ANGLE 59 ANGLE VIEWER 47 AUDIO 53 AUDIO ATT 77 AUDIO DRC 77 AUDIO FILTER 78 AUDIO SETUP 77 AUTO PLAY 75 BACKGROUND 75...
  • Page 95 TEST TONE 82 Time search 47 TIME/TEXT 46 TITLE 46 Title 88 TITLE VIEWER 47 Top menu 34 TRACK 46 Track 88 TRACK SELECTION 76 TRACK VIEWER 47 Troubleshooting 83 TV TYPE 74 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) Usable discs 6 VIDEO CD 32 VIDEO EQUALIZER 62 VIEWER 47...
  • Page 96 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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