Sony DVP-K370 Operating Instructions Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sony Manuals
  4. DVD Player
  5. DVP-K370
  6. Operating instructions manual
Sony DVP-K370 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony DVP-K370 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony operating instructions cd/dvd player dvp-k370
Hide thumbs Also See for DVP-K370:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Service Manual
3-074-928-11(2)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-K370
© 2002 Sony Corporation

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Sony DVP-K370

Summary of Contents for Sony DVP-K370

  • Page 1 3-074-928-11(2) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-K370 © 2002 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 5 Sound Adjustments ........50 Changing the Sound ......... . . 50 TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) .

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this Manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • Displays on the screen are slightly different depending upon where the model is sold.

  • Page 7: Notes About The Discs

    Note Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (in video mode) cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, 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, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (28) Lights up in green when the power is on and lights up in red when the player is in standby mode.

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD Playing status Current audio Disc type signal (50) Current play Current audio mode (35) signal (50) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (32) Disc type Playing status Current play mode (35) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Disc type Playing status...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO VIDEO PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22) (23) (24) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (22) (23) (24) C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks (21) (22) (23) S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT D LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks (18)
  • Page 11 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (62) OPEN/CLOSE button (29) C Number buttons (32) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (35) E SUBTITLE button (53) F AUDIO button (50) G REPEAT button (38) H VOCAL SELECT button (44) I ./>...

  • Page 12: 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 (DVD/VIDEO CD only) ADVANCED display (DVD only, See page 48.) Control Menu display off z Hint...
  • Page 13 List of Control Menu Items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type 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. ALBUM (page 33) Selects the album to be played.
  • Page 14 BNR (page 54) Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 55) Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best suits the programme you are watching.

  • Page 15: 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 18. Notes •...

  • Page 16: Step 3: Tv Hookups

    [/1 down for a few seconds while pressing X on the player. to LINE OUT (VIDEO)1 or 2 CD/DVD Player z Hints • To check the current setting of the player’s colour system, press [/1 on the player or remote. The power indicator lights up in green.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Playing A Disc

    Step 4: Playing a Disc 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 18: Hookups

    Component Audio/video video cord cord (supplied) (not supplied) (green) LINE OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO VIDEO CD/DVD player S VIDEO cord (not supplied) COMPONENT VIDEO IN (green) (blue) (red) TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) (blue) (red) to COMPONENT...
  • Page 19 • Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV only has one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack. CD/DVD player Yellow (Video)

  • Page 20: 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 21 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO VIDEO PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO (red) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2...
  • Page 22 (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). CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL...
  • Page 23 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 DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT COAXIAL...
  • Page 24 Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are unable to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player. CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL...

  • Page 25: Step 3: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet (mains). 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 .. ./>...
  • Page 26 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 amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER.
  • Page 27 • If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 69) • Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 69) • Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 69)

  • Page 28: 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. Power indicator AUDIO Turn on your TV. Press [/1. The player turns on and the power indicator lights up in green.

  • Page 29: Additional Operations

    Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. • When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”...

  • Page 30: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc

    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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34 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 35: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme 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 33), the albums are...
  • Page 36 Press DISPLAY twice (when playing a CD, press once). The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (PROGRAM), then press ENTER. The options for “PROGRAM” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Press X/x to select “SET press ENTER.

  • Page 37: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off. To change or cancel a programme Follow Steps 1 and 3 of “Creating your own programme (Programme Play).” Select the programme number of the title, chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using X/x or the number buttons, and press c.

  • Page 38: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Press ENTER. Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. z Hints • You can set Shuffle Play while the player is stopped.

  • Page 39: Repeat Play

    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.) CLEAR DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback (when playing a CD, press once). The Control Menu appears.

  • Page 40: 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/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 41: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    z Hints • You can display the first scene of titles, chapters or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by selecting one of the scenes. For details, see page •...
  • Page 42 To return to normal play Press O RETURN. z Hint You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION” from the Control Menu (page 12). 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 43: Enjoying Karaoke

    Enjoying Karaoke Using Karaoke You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by connecting a microphone (not supplied) to the player. MIC LEVEL MIC connector control Microphone (not supplied) Adjusting the microphone Set the MIC LEVEL control of the MIC connector to MIN.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Vocals (Vocal Select)

    Example: DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 KARAOKE 2/0: Recorded only with accompaniment. 3/0: Recorded with guide melody. 3/1: Recorded with guide melody and guide vocal. 3/2: Recorded with guide melody and two kinds of guide vocals. Selecting the Vocals (Vocal Select) You can change the guide vocal channel and select different kinds of vocals.
  • Page 45 When playing a VIDEO CD or CD (The standard stereo STEREO sound) 1/L (The sound of the left channel (monaural)) 2/R (The sound of the right channel (monaural)) When playing a Super VCD (The stereo sound of the 1:STEREO audio track 1) 1:1/L (The sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 (monaural)) 1:2/R (The sound of the right...

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48: 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. 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 49 Checking the play information of a DATA CD By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio track 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 128k JAZZ RIVER SIDE...

  • Page 50: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.

  • Page 51: 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 52 To cancel the setting Select “OFF” in Step 2. TVS DYNAMIC Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (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 53: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “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 54: Adjusting The Picture Quality (Bnr)

    Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select then press ENTER.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching. When you select “MEMORY,”...

  • Page 56: Enhancing The Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer)

    The Custom Picture Mode display appears. You can check each adjustment. C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR RETURN To turn off the display Press O RETURN , or select “RETURN” in Step 3 and press ENTER. z Hints •...
  • Page 57 Press X/x to select a level. • 1: enhances the outline. • 2: enhances the outline more than 1. • 3: enhances the outline more than 2. • SOFT: softens the image (DVD only). Press ENTER. The disc plays with the setting you selected.

  • Page 58: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs 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 59 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 60 When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter password, then press Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD:...

  • Page 61: Changing The Password

    Notes • When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player. • 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.

  • Page 62: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Supplied Remote

    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. Manufacturer Sony Aiwa Akai Blaupunkt Grundig Hitachi Loewe...
  • Page 63 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 64: 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 65 to 70.

  • Page 65: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

  • Page 66: 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 64). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER:...

  • Page 67: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    BLUE The background colour is blue. BLACK The background colour is black. 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 64). The default settings are underlined.
  • Page 68 PLAYBACK MEMORY (DVD/VIDEO CD only) The player can store the “SUBTITLE” and other settings of each disc for up to 40 discs (Playback Memory). Set this function “ON” or “OFF.” Stores the settings in memory when you eject the disc. Does not store the settings in memory.

  • Page 69: 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 64). The default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:...
  • Page 70 If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

  • Page 71: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
  • Page 72 Operation The remote does not function. , 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. , The batteries in the remote are weak.

  • Page 73: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    , Child Lock is set (page 29). 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 74: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 9) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Dolby Digital (page 24, 70) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 75: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC/PAL (See page 16 to switch) Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB (LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks only)

  • Page 76: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 50, 53, 65. 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 77: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 66 4:3 LETTER BOX 66 4:3 PAN SCAN 66 5.1 Channel Surround 20 A-B REPEAT 39 ADVANCED 48 album 33 ANGLE 53 ANGLE VIEWER 42 AUDIO 50 AUDIO ATT 69 AUDIO DRC 69 AUDIO SETUP 69 AUTO PLAY 67 BACKGROUND 66 Batteries 15 BNR 54...
  • Page 80 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

Table of Contents