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Sony DVP-NS64P Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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-NS64P
© 2008 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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-NS64P © 2008 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

  • 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 ......50 Using the Setup Display ........50 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

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (21) B Disc tray (21) C Front panel display (9) D A (open/close) button (21) Rear panel A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (15) B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (15) E H (play) button (21) F x (stop) button (22)

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD Playing status Current title/chapter or playing time (24) Lights up when you can change the angle (22) Lights up during Repeat Play (28) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (24) Playing status Current scene or playing time (24) Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (29)
  • Page 10 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (18) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (22) C Number buttons (24) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (27) E TOP MENU button (23) F C/X/x/c buttons (22) G O RETURN button (22) REPLAY/STEP/ ADVANCE/STEP buttons (22, 35) I ./>...

  • Page 11: 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 (Only for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs without DivX video files) 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: 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 14: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords

    If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack. CD/DVD player CD/DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO IN...

  • Page 15: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords

    (supplied) (white) (red) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to coaxial digital input Audio component with a decoder INPUT VIDEO AUDIO TV, projector, or audio component CD/DVD player [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer ,continued...
  • Page 16 Audio L/R input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound. Digital audio input jack If your audio component has a Dolby* Digital or DTS* decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch) and DTS (5.1ch) surround effect.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. 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 18: 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 19: 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 20 Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using. LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an audio component, then press ENTER.

  • Page 21: 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 SUBTITLE Turn on your TV. Press [/1.

  • Page 22: Additional Operations

    Additional operations To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 21. Stop Pause Resume play after pause Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Go back to the previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Stop play and remove...

  • Page 23: Resuming Playback From The

    Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. If you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.

  • Page 24: Playing Video Cds With Pbc

    Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu for your selection appears.
  • Page 25 Bit rate* 17:30 128k JAZZ CONCERT 2008 RIVER SIDE SPOT OF THE WORLD ID3 album name * Appears when: – playing an MP3 audio track on a DATA CD/ DATA DVD. – playing a DivX video file that contains MP3 audio on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.

  • Page 26: Various Play Mode Functions (Program 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 27 “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. TITLE – – Titles or tracks recorded on a disc Press c.

  • Page 28: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Follow step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, 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 program (Program Play).” Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”...

  • Page 29: Repeating A Specific Portion

    • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. ◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode • DISC: repeats all the titles of the selected type. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. •...

  • Page 30: 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 program you are watching.

  • Page 31: Sharpening The Picture (Sharpness)

    Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS) You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture. Press DISPLAY during playback (When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD with JPEG image files, press twice). The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.
  • Page 32 Press X/x to select “ON t,” then press ENTER. ◆ If 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 33 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER. ◆ If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears.

  • Page 34: Changing The Password

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

  • Page 35: 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 36: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

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

  • Page 37: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    To search for a scene using the time code (DVD and DivX video files only) In step 2, select TIME/TEXT. Playing time of the current title or file is selected. Then, press ENTER. Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
  • Page 38 Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter, title, or track, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected scene. To return to normal play during setting Press O RETURN or DISPLAY. z Hint If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.

  • Page 39: 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, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.
  • Page 40 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) jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set “DOLBY DIGITAL”...

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: Selecting A Jpeg Image File

    Selecting an album Press MENU. The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. Press X/x to select the album you want to play. Press H. Playback starts from the selected album. To select MP3 audio tracks, see “Selecting an MP3 audio track”...
  • Page 45 To rotate a JPEG image Press X/x while viewing the image. Each time you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise by 90 degrees. To return to normal view, press CLEAR. Note that the view also returns to normal if you press C/c to go to the next or previous image.

  • Page 46: Enjoying Jpeg Images As A Slide Show

    Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide show. Press MENU. The list of albums on the DATA CD/ DATA DVD appears. Press X/x to select an album. Press H.

  • Page 47: Setting The Pace For A Slide Show

    (MP3)” is selected, 600 JPEG image files when “IMAGE (JPEG)” is selected. Notes • This function does not work if the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files are not placed in the same album. • If playing time of JPEG image or MP3 audio is longer than the other, the longer one continues without sound or image.

  • Page 48: 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 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 49: 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 24). 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 50: 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 51 to 56.

  • Page 51: 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: “16:9” Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY) MODE (PROGRESSIVE) 4:3 OUTPUT:...

  • Page 52: 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 50). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...
  • Page 53 ◆ 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 14). Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level.

  • Page 54: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Custom Settings SETUP) Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 50). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE:...

  • Page 55: 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 50). The default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX:...
  • Page 56 ◆ DTS Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. 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.

  • Page 57: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 58 The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 42). , The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or Joliet. , The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3 format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
  • Page 59 , Child Lock is set (page 22). 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/DATA DVD.

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, P Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P interlace* = 0.648 Vp-p, progressive or interlace* ohms BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is OFF...

  • Page 62: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 39, 51. 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 63: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 52 4:3 LETTER BOX 52 4:3 OUTPUT 53 4:3 PAN SCAN 52 48kHz/96kHz PCM 56 5.1 Channel Surround 16 A-B REPEAT 29 ADVANCE 22 ALBUM 36 Album 42 ANGLE 22 AUDIO 39 AUDIO DRC 55 AUDIO SETUP 55 AUTO PLAY 54 AUTO POWER OFF 54 BACKGROUND 52...
  • Page 64 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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