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Sony DVP-LS785V Operating Instructions Manual

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2-059-563-13(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS955V
DVP-LS785V
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-059-563-13(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS955V DVP-LS785V © 2004 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    • Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. 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

    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 Welcome! .
  • Page 5 Enjoying Movies ........57 Changing the Angles ......... . . 57 Displaying the Subtitles .

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: DVP-NS955V and DVP-LS785V. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the player. DVP-NS955V is the model used for illustration purposes.

  • Page 7: This Player Can Play The Following Discs

    This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO (page 94) DVD-RW (page 94) Super Audio CD (page 94) VIDEO CD Music CD “DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are trademarks. Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs recorded in the following formats: –...

  • Page 8: Notes About The Discs

    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 9: Index To Parts And Controls

    Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. K Front panel display (10) L Remote sensor (16) M FL OFF (Front panel display off) indicator (DVP-NS955V only) (83) N VIDEO OFF indicator (DVP-NS955V only) (32) O H/Playback Dial (DVP-LS785V only) (32, 44, 45) ,continued...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Display

    *2 When playing DivX video files, the current track is not displayed. z Hint You can adjust the lighting of the front panel display by setting “DISPLAY” (DVP-NS955V only) or “DIMMER” (DVP-LS785V only) in “CUSTOM SETUP.” (page 83) Lights up when you can change the angle (57) Current audio signal (53)

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (17) F S VIDEO OUT jack (17) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P H LINE 1 (RGB)-TV jack (DVP- NS955V only)/LINE (RGB)-TV jack (DVP-LS785V only) (17) I LINE 2 jack (DVP-NS955V only) (17) LINE 2 ) jacks (17) ,continued...
  • Page 12 V ENTER button (28) (angle) button (57) X SUR (surround) button (54) Y VIDEO ON/OFF button (DVP-NS955V) (32) A-B button (DVP-LS785V) (42) Z SEARCH MODE button (46) wj ALBUM +/– button (33, 64) wk PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation) button (47, 65)

  • 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 2 ( Only for DATA CDs without DivX video files) Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
  • Page 14 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 46)/SCENE (page 46)/TRACK (page 46) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 46)/INDEX (page 46) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 46) Selects the track to be played.
  • Page 15 DATE (page 65) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. INTERVAL (page 68) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. EFFECT (page 68) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 67) Selects the data type;...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT WOOFER 5.1CH OUTPUT (blue) (red) to LINE (RGB)-TV SCART cord (not supplied) INPUT S VIDEO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) LINE 1(RGB)-TV LINE 2 CD/DVD player to LINE 2 (DVP-NS955V only) Connectiong the VCR ,continued...
  • Page 18 Note When connecting to a progressive TV, it is recommended that you use only pattern A. If you If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length.

  • Page 19: Using The Progressive Button

    In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p and 625p DVD player model, please contact our customer service centre.
  • Page 20 PROGRESSIVE AUTO Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and selects the appropriate conversion method. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met.

  • Page 21: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 4: 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 22 z Hint If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
  • Page 23 This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. If you use the SCART cord in pattern B of “Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 17), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV. CD/DVD player COAXIAL OPTICAL...
  • Page 24 (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 COAXIAL OPTICAL...
  • Page 25 You can enjoy 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 FRONT...
  • Page 26 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. CD/DVD player COAXIAL OPTICAL...
  • Page 27 : Connecting to the 5.1 ch input jacks You can enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. Note that 7.1-channel MPEG signals are mixed down to 5.1-channel signals.

  • Page 28: 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 29 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type.
  • Page 30 Press X/x to select the type of Dolby Digital signal you wish to send to your amplifier (receiver). Choose the signal that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 24 to 26 ( through AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO FILTER: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:...

  • Page 31: Enjoying The Surround Sound Effects

    Press ENTER. “SUBWOOFER” is selected. SPEAKER SETUP(DVD) SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(REAR): TEST TONE: FRONT: CENTER: LARGE(REAR) REAR: SUBWOOFER: ENTER Press X/x to select whether or DISPLAY not you have connected a subwoofer. Press ENTER. Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.

  • Page 32: 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. DVP-NS955V DVP-LS785V 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 33: Additional Operations

    Go to the next chapter, Press > on the track, or scene in remote, or briefly turn the H/Playback continuous play mode Dial* (DVP-LS785V only) on the player clockwise Press . on the Go back to the previous chapter, remote, or briefly turn...

  • Page 34: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Multi-Disc Resume)

    To unlock the disc tray When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again. Note Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu (page 81), the disc tray remains locked. Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc Resume)

  • Page 35: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Notes • “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 84). • The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: – you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display. •...

  • Page 36: Selecting "Original" Or "Play List" On A Dvd-Rw

    Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD- Some DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY LIST). You can select the type of title to be played.

  • Page 37: Selecting A Playback Area For A Super Audio Cd

    Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio SA-CD MULTI/2CH Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. You can select the playback area you want to listen to.

  • Page 38: 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 ./> 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 39: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme 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 39) • Shuffle Play (page 40) • Repeat Play (page 41) • A-B Repeat Play (page 42) Note The play mode is cancelled when: –...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    TITLE Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select the item to be shuffled. When playing a DVD VIDEO • TITLE • CHAPTER When playing a VIDEO CD,Super Audio CD, or CD • TRACK When Programme Play is activated • ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Programme Play.

  • Page 42: Repeating A Specific Portion (A- B Repeat Play)

    When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD • DISC: repeats all of the tracks. • TRACK: repeats the current track. When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD • DISC: repeats all of the albums. • ALBUM: repeats the current album. •...
  • Page 43 To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. z Hint For DVP-LS785V, you can also use the A-B button on the remote. Notes • When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play are cancelled.

  • Page 44: Searching For A Scene

    (Search) For DVP-LS785V, see page 45. Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan) Press disc.

  • Page 45: Freeze Frame

    • For DATA CDs, this function works only for DivX video files. Using the Playback Dial on the player (DVP-LS785V only) You can search for a particular point on a disc in various ways using the Playback Dial. To go to the next chapter/track/scene...

  • Page 46: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc. (Search Mode)

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. (Search mode) You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD 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 47: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    To turn off the display Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the display is turned off. z Hints • When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD- RW), track (Super Audio CD/CD), or file (DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER.
  • Page 48 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 49: 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, track name (MP3 audio), or file name (DivX video) recorded on the disc.
  • Page 50 Checking the play information of the Disc To check the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD. The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text.
  • Page 51 When playing a DATA CD (DivX video), or DATA DVD (DivX video) Playing time of the current file The current file name The current album and file number (returns to top automatically) When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD Playing time and number of the current track Remaining time of the current...

  • Page 52: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA DVD/DATA CD (DivX video files) 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 53 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. Checking the audio signal format You can check the audio signal format by pressing...

  • Page 54: Surround Mode Settings

    (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 55 TVS NIGHT Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialogue 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 56 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 87). REAR SIDE VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Creates an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    To turn off the subtitles Select “OFF” in step 2. Notes • 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. •...
  • Page 59 Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined. • STANDARD: displays a standard picture. • DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity. • DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and colour intensity.

  • Page 60: Sharpening The Pictures (Sharpness)

    Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS) You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture. ENTER DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER. The options for “SHARPNESS” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Press X/x to select a level.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound (Av Alignment) (Dvp-Ns955V Only)

    Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (AV ALIGNMENT) (DVP-NS955V only) When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. CLEAR DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select ALIGNMENT), then press ENTER.

  • Page 62: 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/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. DATA CDs that the player can play You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/...

  • Page 63: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files

    When you insert a DATA CD 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 names appears (page 64), the album names...

  • Page 64: Selecting An Album

    Selecting an album Press MENU. The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 3 ( 3 0 ) R O C K B E S T H I T K A R A O K E M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G R &...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Enjoying Jpeg Images As A Slide Show

    To stop viewing the JPEG image Press x. z Hints • While viewing JPEG image files, you can set options such as “INTERVAL” (page 68), “EFFECT” (page 68), and “SHARPNESS” (page 60). • You can view JPEG images files without MP3 audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”...

  • Page 67: Viewing A Slide Show With Sound

    Notes • The slide show stops when X/x or ZOOM is pressed. To resume the slide show, press H. • This function does not work if “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 67). Viewing a slide show with sound (MODE (MP3, JPEG)) When JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks are placed in the same album, you can...

  • Page 68: Setting The Pace For A Slide Show

    Setting the pace for a slide show (INTERVAL) You can set the time the slides are displayed on the screen. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (INTERVAL), then press ENTER.
  • Page 69 Press X/x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. • MODE1: the image sweeps in from top to bottom. • MODE2: the image sweeps in from left to right. • MODE3: the image stretches out from the centre of the screen. •...

  • Page 70: Enjoying Divx ® Videos

    ® Enjoying DivX Videos About DivX Video Files ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. This product is an official DivX certified product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX video files. DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that the player can play Playback of DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/...

  • Page 71: Playing Divx Video Files

    Playing DivX Video Files You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs). ./> C/X/x/c DISPLAY z Hint You can view the disc information while playing a DivX video file (page 49). Notes • If there are no DivX video files recorded on a DATA DVD, a message appears to indicate that the disc is not playable.

  • Page 72: Selecting A Divx Video File

    Selecting a DivX video file After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER. The list of files in the album appears. M Y F A V O U R I T E S 1 ( 2 ) H A W A I I 2 0 0 4 V E N U S Press X/x to select a file, and press ENTER.

  • Page 73: 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 74 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental Control.”...
  • Page 75 PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears. When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears.
  • Page 76 z Hint If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited 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.

  • Page 77: Changing The Password

    Changing the password Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear. Press X/x to select “PASSWORD t,” then press ENTER. The display for entering the password appears.

  • Page 78: Controlling The Volume Of Your Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The 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 Code number Sony 01 (default) Aiwa 01 (default) Grundig Hitachi...
  • Page 79 z Hint If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).

  • Page 80: 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 81 to 87.

  • Page 81: 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” Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: To enter the Quick Setup mode Select “QUICK”...

  • Page 82: 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 80). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...

  • Page 83: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Notes • If your TV does not accept S video or the RGB signals, no picture will appear on the TV screen, even if you select “S VIDEO” or “RGB.” Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV. • When you select “RGB,” you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
  • Page 84 DIMMER (DVP-LS785V only) Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display. BRIGHT Makes the lighting bright. DARK Makes the lighting dark. AUTO Makes the lighting dark if you DARK do not operate the player or remote for a short while.

  • Page 85: 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 80). The default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:...

  • Page 86: Setting The Digital Output Signal

    Note Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from a DIGITAL OUT jack. Setting the digital output signal Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack.

  • Page 87: Settings For The Speakers (Speaker Setup)

    Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 80). Set the following items in the order that they are explained below. The default settings are underlined. Example: DVP-LS785V SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT) :...
  • Page 88 L (0 dB) R (0 dB) CENTER (0 dB) (1~15 m) SUBWOOFER (DVP-NS955V: DVP-LS785V: –5 dB) +0.6 m of the “FRONT” setting in 0.2 m increments. For example, if “FRONT” is set to 6 m, “CENTER” can be set between 4.4 and 6.6 m.

  • Page 89: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    LEVEL (REAR) Varies the level of the rear speakers. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default adjustments are in parentheses. L (0 dB) Set this between –12 dB and 0 dB in 0.5 dB increments. R (0 dB) Set this between –12 dB and 0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.

  • Page 90: 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 91: Operation

    , 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.” Sound distortion occurs. , Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” (page 85). The sound volume is low.
  • Page 92 The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files start playing simultaneously. , “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO.” (page 67). The DivX video file cannot be played. , The file is not created in DivX format. , The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or “.DIVX.”...

  • Page 93: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    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 , The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/ DivX video file you want to play is broken.

  • Page 94: Glossary

    Glossary Album (page 62, 64) A unit in which to store JPEG image files or MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD. (“Album” is an exclusive definition for this player.) Chapter (page 10) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles.
  • Page 95 DVD+RW (page 6) A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format. File (page 62, 65) A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD or a DivX video on a DATA CD/DATA DVD (“File”...
  • Page 96 Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual HD layers on one side only, you do not have to turn the disc over during playback. HD layer HD layer • Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc) This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD layer.

  • Page 97: Specifications

    220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: DVP-NS955V: 14 W DVP-LS785V: 13 W Dimensions (approx.): DVP-NS955V: 430 × 55.5 × 237 mm DVP-LS785V: 430 × 55.5 × 245 mm (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): DVP-NS955V: 2.3 kg DVP-LS785V: 2.1 kg Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C...

  • Page 98: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 52, 57, 81. 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 99: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 82 4:3 LETTER BOX 82 4:3 OUTPUT 83 4:3 PAN SCAN 82 48kHz/96kHz PCM 86 5.1 Channel Surround 21 A-B REPEAT 42 ALBUM 46 Album 62 ANGLE 57 AUDIO 52 AUDIO ATT 85 AUDIO DRC 85 AUDIO FILTER 85 AUDIO SETUP 85 AUTO PLAY 83 AV ALIGNMENT 61...
  • Page 100 SPEAKER SETUP 87 Speakers Hooking up 21 SUBTITLE 57 Super Audio CDs 6 SURROUND 21 TEST TONE 89 TIME/TEXT 46 TITLE 46 Title 96 TITLE VIEWER 47 TOP MENU 35 TRACK 46 Track 96 TRACK SELECTION 84 TRACK VIEWER 47 Troubleshooting 90 TV TYPE 82 TVS 54...
  • Page 104 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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