Notes about the discs Precautions WARNING Safety • To keep the disc clean, handle • The power requirements and the disc by its edge. Do not touch power consumption of this unit the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or are indicated on the back of the scratches on the disc may cause To reduce the risk of fire or unit.
Do not turn up the volume while • The instructions in this manual Precautions listening to a section with very low are for 5 models: DVP-NS718H, level inputs or no audio signals. If DVP-NS728H, DVP-NS710HP, you do, the speakers may be...
Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Remote Check your model number of the supplied remote. The model number is indicated at the bottom of the remote. RMT-D187A/RMT-D189A RMT-D187P/RMT-D189P PICTURE NAVI TIME/TEXT CLEAR AUDIO SUBTITLE TOP MENU MENU...
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C TIME/TEXT (9) E ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) Displays the playing time and remaining time on the TV screen or Skips to the previous/next chapter, front panel display. Press repeatedly track, or scene in continuous play to change the displayed information. mode.
Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (15) To change the colour system If the on-screen menu of the player does not B Disc tray (17) appear on the connected TV, switch the C Front panel display (9) player’s colour system to match the colour system of the TV (NTSC or PAL).
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Rear panel A HDMI OUT (High-Definition D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (10) Multimedia Interface out) jack (10, 12) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (12) (10) C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (12) Front panel display A N, X When playing music or video files Lights up during playback or pause.
Hookups and Settings When unpacking, check the supplied accessories by referring to page 46. • Plug cables securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the components to be connected. • Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting. Step 1: Connecting to Your TV Connect this player to your TV using a video cable.
• Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass the player signals via the Use a certified Sony HDMI cord to enjoy VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the high quality digital picture and sound through TV screen.
Step 2: Connecting to Your Audio Component 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. (yellow)* (red) INPUT...
Step 4: Preparing the (5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround effect. Remote If you connect to a Sony audio component that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function, refer to the operating Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching...
◆ For RMT-D187P/RMT-D189P remote Controlling TVs with the remote commander only You can control the sound level, input source, Manufacturer Code number and power switch of your Sony TV with the Sony 01 (default) supplied remote. Hitachi Available buttons Depending on the connected unit, you may...
Step 5: Quick Setup SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: 16:9 COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN Follow the steps below to make the minimum PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY) number of basic adjustments for using the MODE AUTO (PROGRESSIVE)
Press X/x to select the type of Connecting a USB Device Dolby Digital signal to your audio (DVP-NS728H and DVP- component. NS728HP only) If your audio component has a Dolby Digital decoder, select “DOLBY DIGITAL.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.” You can connect a USB device to the USB AUDIO SETUP jack of the player to play video, photo, or AUDIO DRC:...
The TV’s input will also switch to the player automatically, in the following cases: – You press N, TOP MENU, MENU, or Playback DISPLAY buttons on the remote. Note that these buttons are not effective Playing Discs when you play audio CD or music files in “MUSIC”...
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• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 35). • Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Programme Play. • With some discs, Resume Play may not work, depending on the point you stop playback, or if you press [/1.
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 (Except CD and when “MEDIA” is set to “MUSIC”) Control Menu display off The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the media type.
SHUFFLE (page 24) List of Control Menu items Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order. Item Item Name, Function REPEAT (page 24) TITLE/SCENE/TRACK Plays all titles/tracks/albums or a single title/chapter/track/album/file CHAPTER/INDEX repeatedly. TRACK A-B REPEAT (page 25) Selects the title, scene, track, Specifies the parts you want to play chapter, or index to be played.
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“ZOOM,” “TVS” only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY TVS (TV Virtual Surround) LIST” indicator lights up in green when you select Selects surround sound effect when “PLAY LIST” (default setting). The “ANGLE” connecting a stereo TV or 2 front indicator lights up in green when you can change speakers.
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’...
PROGRAM Various Play Mode ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE – – – – Functions 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – You can set the following play modes: 6. TITLE – – •...
Selected track • When you programme tracks on a Super VCD, the total playing time is not displayed. 0:15:30 PROGRAM • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or ALL CLEAR Super VCDs with PBC playback. – – 1. TRACK –...
When you reach the ending point • DISC: repeats all of the titles, tracks, or albums. (Select ORIGINAL or PLAY (point B), press ENTER again. LIST in DVD-VR mode) The set points are displayed and the • USB: repeats all albums (DVP- player starts repeating this specific NS728H and DVP-NS728HP only) portion.
Customizing the • This function does not work when “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated (page 30). Playback Configuration • This function does not work if your TV supports Theatre mode and it is set to “On.” For more details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Press c repeatedly to adjust the Control and Parental Control. Also use this menu to change the password delay. • OFF t: Turns off the Custom Parental Each time you press C/c, the delay is Control function adjusted by 10 milliseconds. Parental Control (limited playback) Press ENTER.
Playing Video, Photo, If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat step 1 of “Parental Control (limited and Music Files playback).” When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
To play music with lyrics • If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play DivX video files as many times as the preset Press SUBTITLE while playing music files number. The following occurrences are counted: that contain unsynchronized lyric –...
(PhotoTV HD) activated. • If you set “PhotoTV HD” mode, the effect, If you have a Sony TV that is compatible with rotation and zoom functions are not available. “PhotoTV HD,” you can enjoy the best • When “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated, the selection for “TV TYPE”...
Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT) You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show. After selecting (EFFECT) on the Control Menu (page 19), press X/ x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. • MODE 1: the images randomly cycle through the effects •...
LANGUAGE SETUP Settings and Adjustments You can set various languages for the on- Using the Setup Display screen display or sound track. ◆ OSD (On-Screen Display) You can make various adjustments to items, Switches the display language on the screen. such as picture and sound.
◆ COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD) SCREEN SETUP Selects the colour system when you play a VIDEO CD. AUTO Outputs the video signal in the Choose settings according to the TV to be system of the VIDEO CD, connected. either PAL or NTSC. If your TV is the DUAL system, select The default settings are underlined and differ AUTO.
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To output normal (interlace) FULL Select this when you can signals. change the aspect ratio on your To output progressive signals. NORMAL Select this when you cannot To output progressive signals change the aspect ratio on your TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio Select “PROGRESSIVE signal with black bands on left (COMPONENT OUT ONLY),”...
◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) CUSTOM SETUP Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio Use this to set up playback related and other formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby settings.
◆ DIGITAL OUT AUDIO SETUP Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack. You can set the sound according to the Normally, select this position. playback and connection conditions. When you select “ON,” see “Setting the digital output signal” The default settings are underlined and differ for further settings.
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D-PCM Select this when the player is • When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS connected to an audio sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in component without a built-in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 37). Dolby Digital decoder. You can •...
PhotoTV HD Displays extra highly-detailed HDMI SETUP picture when connecting to a Sony’s “PhotoTV HD”- compatible device. You can adjust items related to the HDMI connection. Displays standard definition picture with black frame. The default settings are underlined and differ Displays high definition picture depending on the player model.
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◆ YC ◆ LANGUAGE FOLLOW /RGB (HDMI) Selects the type of HDMI signal output from Switches the languages of the DVD player HDMI OUT jack. to the same as the current TV OSD You cannot select this when “PhotoTV HD” language.
Should 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 38).
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(page 3). display. , The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized (page 44). , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The album/track/file names are not displayed correctly. “Data error” appears on the TV screen...
The CONTROL FOR HDMI function does Self-diagnosis Function not work. , Make sure that the connected component is (When letters/numbers appear on the compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function. Please refer to the screen) operating instructions of the component for detailed explanation.
Playable Media Type Disc Logo Icon Characteristic • Commercial DVD DVD VIDEO • DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+R DLs in +VR mode • DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs in video mode DVD-VR mode • DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs in VR (Video Recording) mode • Music CD • CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music format VIDEO CD •...
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image Region code standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Your player has a region code printed on the Industries Association). back of the unit and only will play ** A logical format of files and folders on CD- commercial DVDs (playback only) labelled ROMs, defined by ISO (International...
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• Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Taiwan model: 110 V AC, 60Hz Model for other areas: 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz See page 2 for further information. Power consumption: DVP-NS718H, DVP-NS710HP, and DVP-NS718HP: 10 W DVP-NS728H and DVP-NS728HP: 12 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 43 × 206 mm (width/height/depth) incl.
Language Code List For details, see pages 7, 32. 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...
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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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