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Sony DVP-K56P Operating Instructions Manual

Sony DVP-K56P Operating Instructions Manual

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2-665-121-E3(1)
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Operating Instructions
DVP-K56P
© 2006 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-665-121-E3(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-K56P © 2006 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: 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

    Enjoying Movies ........46 Changing the Angles ......... . . 46 Displaying the Subtitles .

  • Page 6: This Player Can Play The Following Discs

    This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “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-RWs/ DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- Rs, 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. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized.

  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (22) B Disc tray (22) C Front panel display (9) (remote sensor) (14) E A (open/close) button (22) F H (play) button (22) Rear panel A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (18) B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (18)

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode disc Disc type Playing status Lights up during Current audio signal (44) Repeat Play (29) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (26) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (30) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
  • Page 10 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (58) B Z (open/close) button (23) C Number buttons (25) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (27) E TOP MENU button (25) F C/X/x/c buttons (25) G O RETURN button (22, 23) (replay/step/advance/ step) buttons (23, 31) 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 Control Menu display off You can use the Control Menu display items for ECHO, KARAOKE PON, VOCAL SELECT or, GUIDE MELODY when the player is in karaoke mode only.
  • Page 12 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function TITLE (page 32)/SCENE (page 32)/TRACK (page 32) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 32)/INDEX (page 32) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 32) Selects the track to be played.
  • Page 13 MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 53) Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD. KARAOKE MODE (page 35) Sets the player to karaoke mode. ECHO (page 36) Sets the echo function.

  • 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 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern C.
  • Page 16 Yellow White (L) Red (R) If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. With this connection, select “LINE OUT/S VIDEO OUT” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
  • Page 17 Selecting the video output jack and signal format (PROGRESSIVE button) By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel, you can select the signal format in which the player outputs video signals (Progressive or Interlace). To see a picture, match the setting/on screen display with the output connection as shown in the table (see page 15 for details on video connection).

  • Page 18: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. Optical digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L)

  • Page 19: Connecting To Audio L/R Input Jacks

    Connecting to audio L/R input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord (not supplied). Yellow White (L) Red (R) • Surround effect (page 44) TV: Dynamic Theatre, Dynamic, Wide, Night Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night Connecting to a digital audio...

  • Page 20: Step 5: Connecting The Mains Lead

    Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains. 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.
  • Page 21 SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN 4:3 OUTPUT: Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type. ◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode •...

  • Page 22: 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. RETURN Turn on your TV. Press [/1. The player turns on. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 23: Additional Operations

    Additional operations CLEAR (replay) ZOOM SLOW PLAY Operation Stop Press x Press X Pause Press X or H Resume play after pause Go to the next chapter, Press > track, or scene in continuous play mode Press . Go back to the previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode...

  • Page 24: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Multi-Disc Resume)

    Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the 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 25: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as language for the sound and subtitles, select these items using the MENU...

  • Page 26: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Number buttons RETURN Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. Press the number buttons to select the item number you want.

  • Page 27: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: • Programme Play (page 27) • Shuffle Play (page 28) • Repeat Play (page 29) • A-B Repeat Play (page 30) CLEAR Note The play mode is cancelled when:...

  • Page 28: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7.

  • Page 29: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    ◆ When Programme Play is activated • ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Programme Play. Press ENTER. Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. z Hints • You can set Shuffle Play while the player is stopped.

  • Page 30: Repeating A Specific Portion

    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.) Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select REPEAT), then press ENTER.

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    Press ENTER. The player starts playback from the selected number. To search for a scene using the time code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) In step 2, select TIME/TEXT. “T **:**:**” (playing time of the current title) is selected. Press ENTER. “T **:**:**”...
  • Page 34 Press ENTER. The first scene of each chapter, title, or track appears as follows. 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 35: Enjoying Karaoke

    Enjoying Karaoke Using Karaoke You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by setting this player to karaoke mode. You can connect a microphone (not supplied) to the player. (audio) Setting the player to karaoke mode The player enters karaoke mode when a microphone is plugged into the MIC connector.

  • Page 36: Turning The Echo On And Off (Echo)

    Dolby Digital Karaoke format Dolby Digital format, which reproduces surround sound using 5 channels, can also contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format which is specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody and guide vocal tracks are recorded in addition to the accompaniment.

  • Page 37: Playing Karaoke With Any Stereo Disc (Karaoke Pon)

    Playing Karaoke with Any Stereo Disc Pon) You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals. Press DISPLAY twice while playing a disc in karaoke mode (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD, press once).

  • Page 38: Selecting The Vocals (Vocal Select)

    Selecting the Vocals (Vocal Select) You can select different kinds of vocals recorded in the disc. Press DISPLAY twice while playing a disc in karaoke mode. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (VOCAL SELECT), then press ENTER. The options for “VOCAL SELECT” appear.

  • Page 39: Turning The Guide Melody On And Off (Guide Melody)

    Turning the Guide Melody On and Off Melody) You can listen to the guide melody, if available. Press DISPLAY twice while playing a disc in karaoke mode. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (GUIDE MELODY), then press ENTER. The options for “GUIDE MELODY”...

  • Page 40: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio), recorded on the disc.
  • Page 41 Checking the play information of the disc To check the DVD/CD text Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text.
  • Page 42 When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)/ DATA DVD (MP3 audio) Playing time and number of the current track Track name Current album and track number (returns to top automatically) When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or CD Playing time and number of the current track Remaining time of the current...

  • Page 43: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO 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: 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 Rear (L/R) stereo TV.
  • Page 45 To cancel the setting Select “OFF” in step 2. ◆TVS DYNAMIC THEATER Creates one set of LARGE virtual rear speakers and virtual subwoofer from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers and subwoofer (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

  • Page 46: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. Press (angle) during playback. The number of the angle appears on the display.

  • Page 47: 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 or DATA CD/DATA DVD in JPEG format, from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching.

  • Page 48: Sharpening The Picture (Sharpness)

    Adjusting the picture items in “MEMORY” You can adjust each element of the picture individually. • PICTURE: changes the contrast • BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall brightness • COLOR: makes the colours deeper or lighter • HUE: changes the colour balance In step 3 of “Adjusting the Playback Picture,”...

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51 Selecting an album Press MENU. The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 1 ( 3 0 ) R O C K B E S T H I T K A R A O K E J A Z Z R &...

  • Page 52: Selecting A Jpeg Image File

    Selecting a JPEG image file After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press PICTURE NAVI. The image files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on the right. To display the additional image, select the bottom images and press x. To return to the previous image, select the top images and press X.

  • Page 53: Enjoying Jpeg Images As A Slide Show

    Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD successively as a slide show. Press MENU. The list of albums on the DATA CD/ DATA DVD appears. 1 ( 3 0 ) R O C K B E S T H I T K A R A O K E J A Z Z...

  • Page 54: Setting The Pace For A Slide Show

    z Hints • To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)” (page 29) to repeat the track or album. •...

  • Page 55: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions 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. •...
  • Page 56 To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER Enter your 4-digit password using the...

  • Page 57: Changing The Password

    The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 71 using the number buttons. Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press ENTER. The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD:...

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60 to 64.

  • Page 60: 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: 4:3 OUTPUT: To enter the Quick Setup mode Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make basic adjustments (page 20).

  • Page 61: 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 59). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...

  • Page 62: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    FULL Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your NORMAL Select this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on your TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image. 16:9 aspect ratio TV Custom Settings SETUP)

  • Page 63: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Selects the picture in pause mode. AUTO The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. FRAME The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

  • Page 64: Setting The Digital Output Signal

    DOLBY Normally, select this position. SUR- Multi-channel audio signals are ROUND output to 2 channels for enjoying surround sounds. NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to 2 channels for use with your stereo. ◆ DIGITAL OUT Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

  • Page 65: Additional Information

    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 66 Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in the remote are weak. , There are obstacles between the remote and the player. , The distance between the remote and the player is too far. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the player.
  • Page 67 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 or DATA DVD.

  • Page 68: 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 Glossary...
  • Page 69 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/NTSC Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Harmonic distortion: 0.01 % Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 85 dB/ CD: 85 dB Wow and flutter: Less than detected value (±0.001% W PEAK)

  • Page 71: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 43, 46, 60. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati...

  • Page 72: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 61 4:3 LETTER BOX 61 4:3 OUTPUT 61 4:3 PAN SCAN 61 48kHz/96kHz PCM 64 5.1 Channel Surround 19 A-B REPEAT 30 Advance 23 ALBUM 32 Album 49, 68 Angle 46 Audio 43, 60 AUDIO DRC 63 AUDIO SETUP 63 AUTO PLAY 62 AUTO POWER OFF 62...
  • Page 73 TRACK VIEWER 33 Troubleshooting 65 TV TYPE 61 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) 44 Usable discs 6 Video based software 69 VIDEO CD 5, 22 VOCAL SELECT 38 ZOOM 23, 52...
  • Page 74 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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