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Sony DVP-NC625 Primary Operating Instructions Manual

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3-082-033-12(1)
CD/DVD
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Operating Instructions
DVP-NC625
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-082-033-12(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NC625 © 2003 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into the wall outlet, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor. 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 ........52 Changing the Angles ......... . . 52 Displaying the Subtitles .

  • 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. • “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.

  • Page 7: Notes About The Discs

    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: 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 (26) B DISC SELECT 1 – 5 buttons (27) (remote sensor) (15) D Front panel display (9) E H (playback) button (26) The H button has a tactile dot.* F X (pause) button (27) G x (stop) button (27)

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD Disc numbers (27) Disc type All discs Current disc mode (35) Current audio signal (48) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (31) Disc numbers (27) Disc type All discs Current disc mode (35) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
  • Page 10 Rear panel A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20) (21) (22) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (20) (21) (22) C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack (19) (20) (21) D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16) E S VIDEO OUT jack (16) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, C ) jacks (16)
  • Page 11 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (60) (open/close) button (26) C Number buttons (30) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (35) (subtitle) button (52) (audio) button (48) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (27) (scan/slow) buttons (40) I X (pause) button (27) J H (play) button (26) The H button has a tactile dot.*...

  • 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 46.) Control Menu display off z Hint...
  • Page 13 List of control menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type DISC (page 41) Selects the disc to be played. TITLE (page 41)/SCENE (page 41)/TRACK (page 41) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 41)/INDEX (page 41) Selects the chapter or index to be played.
  • Page 14 ALL DISCS/ONE DISC (page 35) Selects All Discs or One Disc mode. PROGRAM (page 35) Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want. SHUFFLE (page 37) Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order. REPEAT (page 38) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/ track/album repeatedly.

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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). (yellow) TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)
  • Page 17 If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y/C 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 18: 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 19 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. CD/DVD player (yellow)* (white) (red) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 16). z Hint When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo- mono conversion cord (not supplied).
  • Page 20 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 21 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 digital cord...
  • Page 22 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a 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). CD/DVD player to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

  • Page 23: Step 5: Connecting The Mains Lead

    Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead Plug the player and TV power cord (mains lead) into an AC outlet (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 >.
  • Page 24 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your amplifier (receiver) appears. 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...
  • Page 25 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 20 to 22 ( through ). Each of these is the default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player.

  • Page 26: 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. 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 27: Additional Operations

    • Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is set to “OFF”...
  • Page 28 Replacing discs while playing a disc (EXCHANGE) You can open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you can check which discs are to be played next and replace discs without interrupting playback of the current disc. EXCHANGE Press EXCHANGE.

  • Page 29: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play/Multi-Disc Resume)

    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc Play/Multi-disc Resume) The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc. Resuming playback for the current disc (Resume Play) The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    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. Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback)

  • Page 32: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    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. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu.

  • Page 33: Selecting An Album And Track

    Selecting an album and track Press MENU. The list of MP3 albums recorded on the DATA CD 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 R &...
  • Page 34 The playback order of MP3 audio tracks The playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA CD is as follows. Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 ROOT album track When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 through 7.

  • Page 35: 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 35) • Shuffle Play (page 37) • Repeat Play (page 38) • A-B Repeat Play (page 39) Note The play mode is cancelled when: –...
  • Page 36 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) Press X/x to select “SET press ENTER. The display for programming appears. PROGRAM – : – – – – ALL CLEAR 1. – – – – – 2. – – – – – 3.

  • Page 37: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    Press H to start Programme Play. Programme Play begins. When the programme ends, you can restart the same programme again by pressing H. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To play the same programme again, select “ON” in step 3 and press ENTER.

  • Page 38: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    When Programme Play is activated • ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Programme Play. Press ENTER. Shuffle Play starts. * You can select “DISC” in All Discs mode only. 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.

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

  • Page 40: Searching For A Scene

    Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search, 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 41: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) When the player is in the pause mode, press (step) to go to the next frame. Press (step) to go to the preceding frame (DVD only). If you hold the button down, you can view the frames in succession.
  • Page 42 When playing a VIDEO CD without PBC playback DISC TRACK INDEX When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback DISC SCENE INDEX When playing a CD DISC TRACK INDEX When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) DISC ALBUM TRACK Example: when you select CHAPTER “** (**)”...

  • Page 43: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select the item. Refer to the explanations given for each item in the following sections.

  • Page 44: 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 45 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 46: 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 47 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 128k JAZZ RIVER SIDE...

  • Page 48: 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 49: Displaying The Audio Information

    Displaying the audio information of the disc Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using X/x. The channels being played are displayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD VIDEO.

  • Page 50: 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 51 L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right) : Virtual speaker z Hints • You can select “TVS” by pressing the SURROUND button on the player. • You can also select “TVS” from the Control Menu (page 12). Notes • When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear.

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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. ENTER DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select then press ENTER.

  • Page 54: 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. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback.

  • Page 55: 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. ENTER DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during...

  • Page 56: 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 57 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 58 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 59: Changing The Password

    Area Code Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico 2362...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 page 62 to page 66.

  • Page 62: 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” SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

  • Page 63: 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 61). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER:...

  • Page 64: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    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 61). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION:...

  • Page 65: 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 61). The default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:...

  • Page 66: Setting The Digital Output Signal

    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. For connection details, see page 18. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” and “DTS”...

  • Page 67: 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 68 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 69: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    , Child Lock is set (page 28). 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 70: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 45) 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 18, 66) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 71 Scene (page 45) On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.” Title (page 9) The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 % Supplied accessories See page 15. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. NERGY As an Corporation has determined that this product meets the energy efficiency. is a U.S. registered mark. NERGY Partner, Sony NERGY guidelines for...

  • Page 73: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 48, 52, 62. 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 74: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 63 4:3 LETTER BOX 63 4:3 PAN SCAN 63 5.1 Channel Surround 18 A-B REPEAT 39 ADVANCED 46 ALBUM 41 Album 33 ANGLE 52 AUDIO 48 AUDIO ATT 65 AUDIO DRC 65 AUDIO SETUP 65 Audio signal format 48 AUTO PLAY 64 BACKGROUND 63 Batteries 15...
  • Page 75 Track 9 TRACK SELECTION 64 TRACK VIEWER 43 Troubleshooting 67 TV TYPE 63 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) Usable discs 6 VIDEO CD 6...
  • Page 76 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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