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Sony DVP-NS915V Operating Instructions Manual

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3-075-803-11(1)
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Operating Instructions
DVP-NS755V
DVP-NS915V
© 2002 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-075-803-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS755V DVP-NS915V © 2002 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    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-NS755V Serial No.______________ CAUTION You are cautioned that any change...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially 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 Welcome! .
  • Page 5 Sound Adjustments ........55 Changing the Sound ......... . . 55 SURROUND Mode Settings .

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this Manual Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: DVP-NS755V, and DVP-NS915V. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the player. DVP-NS755V is the model used for illustration purposes unless otherwise specified.
  • Page 7 Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet •...

  • Page 8: Notes About The Discs

    Notes about the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

  • Page 9: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel DVP-NS755V DVP-NS915V A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (33) Lights up in green when the power is on and lights up in red when the player is in standby mode.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Display

    Lights up when playing the multi-channel playback area on Super audio CDs Current track and index (52) Playing time (52) For DVP-NS915V Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format Playing time (52) For DVP-NS915V Lights up when the player outputs...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    E LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks (20) F S VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (20) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (20) The jack names differ depending on the models. DVP-NS755V: Y, P DVP-NS915V: Y, P H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch (76) ,continued...
  • Page 12 C Number buttons (38) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (43) (DVP-NS755V only) CLEAR/- (ten’s digit) button (70) (DVP-NS915V only) E SACD (Super Audio CD)/CD button (40) F SACD MULTI/2CH (super audio CD multi/2 channel) button (39)

  • Page 13: 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 1 Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only) Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only) ADVANCED display (DVD only.
  • Page 14 List of Control Menu Items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 48)/SCENE (page 48)/TRACK (page 48) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 48)/INDEX (page 48) Selects the chapter or index to be played. ALBUM (page 41) Selects the album to be played.
  • Page 15 PROGRAM (page 43) Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want. SHUFFLE (page 45) Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order. REPEAT (page 46) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/ track/album repeatedly.

  • Page 16: Simple Start Guide

    Simple Start Guide Quick Overview A quick overview presented in this guide 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 20. Notes •...

  • Page 17: Step 3: Tv Hookups

    PROGRESSIVE INTERLACE SELECTABLE SCAN SELECT Power source To change the color system (DVP-NS915V only) The color system of the player can be set to NTSC or PAL. If the on-screen display does not appear on the TV, change the color system of the player to match the color system of the connected TV (NTSC or PAL).
  • Page 18 z Hints • To check the current setting of the player’s color system, press "/1. The power indicator lights up in green. If “NTSC” appears on the front panel display, the color system of the player is set to NTSC. If not, the color system is set to PAL. •...

  • Page 19: Step 4: Playing A Disc

    Step 4: Playing a Disc Example: DVP-NS755V With the playback side facing down A Turn on the TV. B Press [/1 on the player. C Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. D Press A on the player to open the disc tray.

  • Page 20: Hookups

    Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, disconnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 16). Notes •...
  • Page 21 In the case of progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

  • Page 22: 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. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, Components to be connected •...
  • Page 23 z Hint If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

  • Page 24: Connecting To Your Tv

    Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. CD/DVD player COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR 5.1CH OUTPUT PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO VIDEO LINE OUT to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2 l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 20).
  • Page 25 Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 26 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi- channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, use CD/DVD player COAXIAL OPTICAL...
  • Page 27 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and/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, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using can enjoy a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.
  • Page 28 • After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “DTS” in Quick Setup (page 29). For DVP-NS915V: If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “MPEG.”...

  • Page 29: 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: 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 .. The on-screen displays differ depending on the player model.
  • Page 30 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: COMPONENT OUT: MODE: Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type. If you have a 4:3 standard TV •...

  • Page 31: Center Speaker

    When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” is selected in step qa • Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete. For DVP-NS915V • If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 80). When “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT” is selected in step qa •...
  • Page 32 Enjoying the surround sound effects To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), set the following items as described below for the audio connection you selected on pages 25 to 27 ( through default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player.

  • Page 33: Playing Discs

    40. To turn off the player Press [/1. The player enters standby mode. z Hint For DVP-NS915V The player will turn off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes (Auto Power Off function).

  • Page 34: Additional Operations

    Additional operations ./> Operation Press x Stop Press X Pause Press X or H Resume play after pause Press > Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Press . Go back to the previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Press Z...

  • Page 35: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-Motion Play, Freeze Frame)

    Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, 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 36: Playing A Disc Frame By Frame

    Using the click shuttle on the player (Shuttle mode) Example: DVP-NS755V 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/Super Audio CD/...

  • Page 37: 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 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. When you store a resume playback point for the 41st disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.

  • Page 38: 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 the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these...

  • Page 39: Selecting A Playback Area For A Super Audio Cd Disc

    Press X/x to select the setting. • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing. • ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded. Press ENTER. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD Disc...

  • Page 40: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer. You can select the playback layer you want to listen to. Press SACD/CD in stop mode. Each time you press the button, an HD layer or a CD layer is alternately selected.

  • Page 41: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    To return to the menu Press O RETURN. z Hint To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play.
  • Page 42 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 & B M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S C L A S S I C A L S A L S A O F C U B A B O S S A N O V A...

  • Page 43: Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from through . Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so before When you press MENU and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 41), the albums are...
  • Page 44 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Press X/x to select “SET press ENTER. “TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1.

  • Page 45: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    To change or cancel a program Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” Select the program number of the title, chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using X/x or the number buttons, and press c.

  • Page 46: Repeat Play

    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 REPEAT Press REPEAT during playback. The following display appears.
  • Page 47 A-B REPEAT Set point B with ENTER CHAPTER TIME A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55 When you reach the ending point (point B), press A-B again. The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion.

  • Page 48: Searching For A Scene

    Searching for a Scene Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene (Search mode) You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/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 49: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    Note You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode. Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. C/X/x/c Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. TITLE VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select the item.
  • Page 50 Press ENTER. To return to normal play Press O RETURN. z Hint You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION” from the Control Menu (page 13). Notes • The “PICTURE NAVIGATION” is not available when playing Super VCDs. • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select all functions.

  • Page 51: 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/Super Audio CD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
  • Page 52 Checking the information on the front panel display You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on your TV screen.

  • Page 53: Checking The Play Information

    Checking the Play Information You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. TIME/TEXT DISPLAY Checking the play information of a DVD (ADVANCED) Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. Press X/x to select (ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
  • Page 54 Checking the play information of a DATA CD By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio). Bit rate 17:30 JAZZ RIVER SIDE Album name...

  • Page 55: 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 56: Displaying The Audio Information

    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.” • You cannot change the sound for Super Audio CDs. Displaying the audio information of the disc Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Control Menu.

  • Page 57: Surround Mode Settings

    COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will be heard only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” are set to “D-PCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM” (DVP-NS915V only) in “AUDIO SETUP”(page 79). TVS DYNAMIC Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below.
  • Page 58 TVS NIGHT Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but the quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialog and enjoy the surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at low volume. TVS STANDARD Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below.
  • Page 59 VIRTUAL MULTI REAR Creates an array of virtual rear speakers from a single set of actual rear speakers. The position of the virtual rear speakers differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear speakers (page 81). REAR SIDE VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Creates an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a...

  • Page 60: 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. Press ANGLE during playback. The number of the angle appears on the display.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Picture Quality (Bnr)

    Note Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off. Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise”...

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    Press ENTER. The disc plays with the setting you selected. To cancel the “BNR” setting Select “OFF” in step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Notes • If the outlines of the images on your screen should become blurred, set “BNR”...
  • Page 63 • CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level. • CINEMA 2: White colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased. • MEMORY: adjusts the picture in greater detail. z Hints •...

  • Page 64: Enhancing The Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer)

    Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) 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 65: 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 playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. •...
  • Page 66 To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.” Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press ENTER. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set.
  • Page 67 When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter password, then press ENTER Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

  • Page 68: Changing The Password

    • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns to the previous level. Area Code Standard Argentina...

  • Page 69: Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)

    Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) The player beeps when the following operations are performed. The default setting of the Sound Feedback function is set to off. Operation Operation sound Power is turned on One beep Power is turned off Two beeps H is pressed One beep X is pressed...

  • Page 70: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Supplied Remote

    Turns the TV on or off Adjusts the volume of the TV Switches to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide TV Switches to or from the wide mode of a wide TV Switches the TV’s input...
  • Page 71 Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. DVP-NS755V Manufacturer Code number Sony (default) Akai Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes Daytron Emerson...
  • Page 72 If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver). Manufacturer Code number Sony 80, 88, 89, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93...

  • Page 73: 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 74 to 83.

  • Page 74: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

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

  • Page 75: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    16:9* Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. * 16:9 is the default setting for DVP-NS915V. 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...
  • Page 76 BACKGROUND Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a Super Audio CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio). JACKET The jacket picture (still picture) PICTURE appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD- EXTRA, etc.).

  • Page 77: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    MULTI-DISC RESUME: CD DIRECT: AUTO POWER OFF (DVP-NS755V only) Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off. For DVP-NS915V, the AUTO POWER OFF function is fixed to “ON”. Switches this function off. The player enters standby mode when left in stop mode for more than 30 minutes.

  • Page 78: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    Notes • When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 74). • If PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, MPEG audio, the player selects PCM, Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order.

  • Page 79: Setting The Digital Output Signal

    AUDIO FILTER (except Super Audio CD) Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz). SHARP Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling.
  • Page 80 MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) (DVP-NS915V only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals...

  • Page 81: 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 82 The default adjustments are in parentheses. For DVP-NS755V FRONT (10 ft) CENTER (10 ft) REAR (10 ft) Set this between the “FRONT” For DVP-NS915V FRONT (3 m) CENTER (3 m) REAR (3 m) Set this between the “FRONT” Notes • If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed...

  • Page 83: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    BALANCE Varies the balance of the left and right speakers. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default adjustments are in parentheses. FRONT Set this between –6 dB [L] and +6 dB [R] (0.5 dB increments). (0 dB) REAR Set this between –6 dB [L] and...

  • Page 84: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 85 The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. , Check the speaker connections and setting (page 27, 29, 79). , The 5.1 channel sound is not recorded on the disc being played.
  • Page 86 , Child Lock is set (page 34). 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.

  • Page 87: 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 88 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size.
  • Page 89 Also, as the dual layers are on one side only, you do not have to turn the disc over during playback. You can play the CD layer using a conventional CD player. CD layer HD layer • 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD This disc consists of the 2 channel playback area and the multi-channel playback area.

  • Page 90: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: DVP-NS755V: NTSC DVP-NS915V: NTSC/PAL (see page 17 to switch) Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (44 kHz: –2 dB ±1 dB)/Super Audio CD: 2 Hz to 100 kHz (50 kHz: –3 dB ±1 dB)/CD:...

  • Page 91: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 55, 60, 74. 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 92: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 75 4:3 LETTER BOX 75 4:3 PAN SCAN 75 480p (525p) 76 48kHz/96kHz PCM 80 5.1 Channel Surround 22 A-B REPEAT 46 ADVANCED 53 album 41 ANGLE 60 ANGLE VIEWER 50 AUDIO 55 AUDIO ATT 78 AUDIO DRC 78 AUDIO FILTER 79 AUDIO SETUP 78 AUTO 76...
  • Page 93 TEST TONE 83 TIME/TEXT 48 TITLE 48 Title 89 TITLE VIEWER 49 TOP MENU 38 TRACK 48 Track 89 TRACK SELECTION 77 TRACK VIEWER 49 Troubleshooting 84 TV TYPE 75 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) Usable discs 6 VIDEO 76 VIDEO CD 6...
  • Page 96 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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