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Sony DVD-NS78H Operating Instruction

Sony DVD-NS78H Operating Instruction

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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-NS78H
© 2007 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-NS78H © 2007 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING Notes About the Discs To reduce the risk of fire or CAUTION electric shock, do not expose The use of optical instruments with this apparatus to rain or • To keep the disc clean, handle this product will increase eye moisture.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    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

    ® Enjoying DivX Videos ....... . 52 About DivX Video Files ......... 52 Playing DivX Video Files .

  • Page 6: This Player Can Play The Following Discs

    Example of discs that the player This Player Can Play the cannot play Following Discs The player cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on this Format of discs page. Commercial DVD •...
  • Page 7 Note on playback operations of Notes • Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DVDs and VIDEO CDs DL, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL or CD- Rs/CD-RWs Some playback operations of DVDs and Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL, VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, or CD-Rs/ software producers.

  • 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) G x (stop) button (25) B Disc tray (24) H H (play) button (24) C Front panel display (9) I A (open/close) button (24) (remote sensor) (20) * This DVD player incorporates High-Definition...
  • Page 9 Front panel display When playing back a DVD Playing status Current title/chapter or playing time (28) Lights up when you can change the angle (25) Lights up during Repeat Play (32) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (27) Playing status Current scene or playing time (28) Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (32)
  • Page 10 Remote I ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (25) SCAN/SLOW buttons (39) K ZOOM button (25, 49) L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons (25) M AUDIO button (43) N SUBTITLE button (25, 49) O [/1 (on/standby) button (24) P VOL (volume) +/– buttons (21) The + button has a tactile dot.* Q TV/VIDEO button (21) R PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

  • 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 (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 40)/SCENE (page 40)/TRACK (page 40) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 40)/INDEX (page 40) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 40) Selects the track to be played.
  • Page 13 DATE (page 49) 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 51) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 50) 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 67) for a list of supplied accessories. • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. •...

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

    Step 1: 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 57. HDMI/DVI input jack Notes Use a certified Sony HDMI cord to enjoy • Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and high quality digital picture and sound through the player. If you pass the player signals via the the HDMI OUT jack.

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

    Sync (for HDMI connections only) VIDEO OUT jacks, and, – you want to fix the conversion method to By connecting to Sony components that are compatible with the HDMI CONTROL function PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based with an HDMI cord (not supplied), you can enjoy software.

  • Page 18: Step 2: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 2: 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. (red) (yellow)* INPUT...
  • Page 19 • When you connect the player to an audio component using an HDMI cord, you will need to If you connect to a Sony audio component do one of the following: that is compatible with the HDMI – Connect the audio component to the TV with the CONTROL function, refer to the operating HDMI cord.

  • Page 20: Step 3: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. 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 on the player.

  • Page 21: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    You can control the sound level, input source, You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well. supplied remote. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code.

  • Page 22: 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 .. ENTER Turn on the TV. Press X/x to select a language. The player displays the menu and Press [/1.
  • Page 23 Press ENTER. Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type “DTS” is selected. of jack used to connect your audio AUDIO SETUP component appears. AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: Is this player connected to an amplifier DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM (receiver)? Select the type of jack you...

  • Page 24: Playback

    Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playback Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some Playback side facing down operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.
  • Page 25 Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a Operation DVD VIDEO Replay the previous Press • DTS audio signals are output only through scene* REPLAY during the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or playback OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack. Briefly fast forward Press • When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS the current scene* ADVANCE during sound tracks, set “DTS”...
  • Page 26 Locking the disc tray (Child Notes • “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM Lock) SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 60). You can lock the disc tray to prevent children • The point where you stopped playing is cleared from opening it.
  • Page 27 Press ENTER. Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” in DVD-VR mode PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the Some DVD-VR (Video Recording) mode menu on the TV screen. have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC...
  • Page 28 ◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) Checking the Playing Time and or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) Remaining Time • T * : * (minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current track ◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) You can check the playing time and remaining or DATA DVD (DivX video) time of the current title, chapter, or track.
  • Page 29 When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or Checking the information on the DATA DVD (DivX video) front panel display Playing time of the current file You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front The current file name panel display.

  • Page 30: Various Play Mode Functions

    Press X/x to select “SET ,” then Various Play Mode press ENTER. Functions “TRACK” is displayed when you play (Program Play, a VIDEO CD or CD. Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat PROGRAM Play) ALL CLEAR – – 1. TITLE 2.
  • Page 31 To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or PROGRAM tracks in the programmed order ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3 – – Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own 2. TITLE – – program (Program Play).” 3.
  • Page 32 Press ENTER. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. Shuffle Play starts. ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • DISC: repeats all of the tracks. • TRACK: repeats the current track. To return to normal play ◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD Press CLEAR, or select “OFF”...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    Press X/x to select (A-B Adjusting the Playback REPEAT), then press ENTER. The options for “A-B REPEAT” Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) PLAY 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD, DATA CD/DATA DVD in JPEG format, or DATA CD/DATA DVD...

  • Page 34: Sharpening The Picture (Sharpness)

    • CINEMA 2: white colors become Sharpening the Picture brighter and black colors become richer and the color contrast is increased. • MEMORY: adjusts the picture in (SHARPNESS) greater detail. Press ENTER. You can enhance the outlines of images to The selected setting takes effect.

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

    To reset the “AV SYNC” setting Adjusting the Delay Press CLEAR in step 4. Between the Picture and Notes Sound • This function is not effective if you use the (AV SYNC) DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS”...

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

    Press X/x to select “ON t,” then Locking Discs press ENTER. (CUSTOM ◆ If you have not entered a password PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL The display for registering a new password appears. CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions PARENTAL CONTROL for a disc.
  • Page 37 To play a disc for which Custom Parental Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” Control is set then press ENTER. ◆ If you have not entered a password Insert the disc for which Custom Parental The display for registering a new Control is set.
  • Page 38 To turn off the Parental Control function Changing the password Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8. Press DISPLAY while the player is in To play a disc for which Parental Control is stop mode. The Control Menu appears. Insert the disc and press H. Press X/x to select The display for entering your password (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press...

  • Page 39: Searching For A Scene

    Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M Searching for a Scene 3M (DVD/VIDEO CD/DATA CD*/ Searching for a DATA DVD* only) × 2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only) Particular Point on a Opposite direction Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, × 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m Freeze Frame) 3m (DVD/VIDEO CD/DATA CD*/ DATA DVD* only)

  • Page 40: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Playing one frame at a time Searching for a Title/ (Freeze Frame) Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. 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, You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and press H.
  • Page 41 ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD Press the number buttons to select without PBC Playback the title, chapter, track, index, TRACK scene, etc., number you want to INDEX search. ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD If you make a mistake with PBC Playback Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,...

  • Page 42: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    Press ENTER. Searching by Scene The first scene of each chapter, title, or track appears as follows. (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. PICTURE Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter, NAVI title, or track, and press ENTER.

  • Page 43: Sound Adjustments

    ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. Sound Adjustments When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. See “Language Changing the Sound Code List” on page 68 to see which language the code represents.
  • Page 44 About audio signals Notes Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the • While playing a Super VCD on which the audio sound elements (channels) shown below. track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out Each channel is output from a separate when you select “2:STEREO,”...

  • Page 45: Tv Virtual Surround Settings (Tvs)

    This feature is useful when you want to hear R: right) without using actual rear speakers. the dialog and enjoy the surround sound TVS was developed by Sony to produce effects of “TVS WIDE” at low volume. surround sound for home use using just a ◆TVS STANDARD...

  • Page 46: Enjoying Mp3 Audio And Jpeg Images

    Notes Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG • The player will play any data with the extension Images “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG,” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may generate a loud noise which could damage your About MP3 Audio Tracks speaker system.

  • Page 47: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files

    When you press MENU and the list of album Playing MP3 Audio names appears, the album names are arranged in the following order: Tracks or JPEG Image A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as Files album E) do not appear in the list.

  • Page 48: Selecting An Album

    To go to the next or previous MP3 audio Selecting an album track Press > or . during playback. You can Press MENU. select the first track of the next album by The list of albums on the disc appears. pressing >...

  • Page 49: Enjoying Jpeg Images As A Slide Show

    To magnify a JPEG image (ZOOM) Enjoying JPEG Images as Press ZOOM while viewing the image. You can enlarge the image up to four times the a Slide Show original size and scroll using C/X/x/c. To return to normal view, press CLEAR. ◆When pressed once (x2) The image enlarges twice the original size.
  • Page 50 z Hints Viewing a slide show with sound • To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio (MODE (MP3, JPEG)) track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”...
  • Page 51 Setting the pace for a slide show Selecting the slides’ appearance (INTERVAL) (EFFECT) You can set the time the slides are displayed You can select the way the slides are on the screen. displayed during a slide show. Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a JPEG image or when the player is in JPEG image or when the player is in...

  • Page 52: Enjoying Divx ® Videos

    DivX video files that the player ® Enjoying DivX Videos can play The player can play data that is recorded in About DivX Video Files DivX format, and which has the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX.” The player will not play ®...

  • Page 53: Playing Divx Video Files

    Selecting an album Playing DivX Video Files Press MENU. A list of albums on the disc appears. Only albums that contain DivX video files are You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs listed. and DATA DVDs. Press X/x to select the album you want to play.
  • Page 54 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 55: Settings And Adjustments

    Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,” then press ENTER. Settings and Adjustments The Setup Display appears. Using the Setup Display LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH ENGLISH MENU: AUDIO: ORIGINAL By using the Setup Display, you can make SUBTITLE: ENGLISH various adjustments to items such as picture and sound.

  • Page 56: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Press X/x to select a setting, then Setting the Display or press ENTER. Sound Track Language The setting is selected and setup is complete. (LANGUAGE SETUP) Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” Selected setting “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN...

  • Page 57: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    Note Settings for the Display Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN (SCREEN SETUP) SCAN” or vice versa. ◆ HDMI RESOLUTION Choose settings according to the TV to be Selects the type of video signals output from connected.
  • Page 58 ◆ JPEG RESOLUTION Notes Selects the type of JPEG resolution so that • If the playback picture becomes distorted, set you can enjoy high picture quality via your “YC ” to “RGB.” HDMI connection. • If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment You cannot select this when “HDMI with a DVI jack, “RGB”...

  • Page 59: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    ◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Custom Settings Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this (CUSTOM SETUP) when the player outputs progressive signals (page 17). Use this to set up playback related and other settings.
  • Page 60 ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVDs only) ◆ DivX Selects the picture in pause mode. Displays the registration code for this player. For more information, go to AUTO The picture, including subjects http://www.divx.com/vod that move dynamically, is on the Internet. output with no jitter. Normally, select this position.

  • Page 61: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    DOLBY Normally, select this position. Settings for the Sound SUR- Multi-channel audio signals are ROUND output to 2 channels for enjoying (AUDIO SETUP) surround sounds. NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound downmixed to 2 channels for use according to the playback and connection with your stereo.
  • Page 62 ◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVDs only) Notes Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. • The analog audio signals from the LINE OUT D-PCM Select this when the player is L/R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this connected to an audio setting and keep their original sampling frequency component without a built-in level.

  • Page 63: Additional Information

    Should still does not appear, repeat the steps and try any problem persist, consult your nearest other options. Sony dealer. , Press [/1 to turn off the player, and enter “369” using the number buttons on the Power remote, then press [/1 to turn on the player again (page 57).
  • Page 64 , While playing a Super VCD on which the The MP3 audio track cannot be played audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will (page 46). come out when you select “2:STEREO,” , The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3 “2:1/L,”...
  • Page 65 Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play cannot display. be performed. , Contact your Sony dealer or local , Depending on the disc, you may not be able authorized Sony service facility. to do some of the operations above. Refer to the operating manual that comes with the disc.

  • Page 66: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    Some TV has this function for HDMI self-diagnosis function. CONTROL. , Contact your nearest , “HDMI CONTROL” in “CUSTOM Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service SETUP” is set to “ON” (page 60). facility and give the 5- character service number.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications System General Laser: Semiconductor laser Power requirements: Signal format system: NTSC 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption: 11 W Audio characteristics Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 43 × 210.4 mm (width/height/ Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/ depth) incl.

  • Page 68: 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 Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans...

  • Page 69: Index

    Index Symbols Front panel display 9 Control Menu Display 11 Setup Display 55 Setup Display 55 ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync 17 ® DivX ORIGINAL 27 Numerics DOLBY DIGITAL 43 ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 27 DOWNMIX 61 OSD 56 16:9 57 DTS 43 4:3 LETTER BOX 57 DVD 5 4:3 PAN SCAN 57 DVD+RW 5...
  • Page 70 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) 45 Usable discs 6 Video based software 17 VIDEO CD 5 ZOOM 25...
  • 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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