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Sony DVP-NC650V Operating Instructions Manual

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3-070-514-11(1)
SACD/DVD
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Operating Instructions
DVP-NC650V
ã 2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-070-514-11(1) SACD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NC650V ã 2001 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. 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-NC650V Serial No.______________...

  • 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 Viewing Information About the Disc ..... . 52 Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display. . 52 Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time .

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    DVD is prohibited by area restrictions. MODEL NO. DVP–XXXX CD/DVD PLAYER AC 00V 00Hz SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN 0-000-000-00 Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) •...

  • Page 7: Notes About The Discs

    • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM. (This player conforms to the NTSC color system.) • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc with paper or stickers on it. •...

  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel (shown with the front door open) A BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button/ indicator (65) B SURROUND button/indicator (58) C POWER (power) switch/indicator (33) D DISC SELECT (disc select) 1 through 5 buttons (34) (remote sensor) (15)

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status All Discs mode (40) Disc type Current audio signal (57) Current play mode (40) When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC) Playing status All Discs mode (40) Disc type Current play mode (40) When playing back an SACD, CD or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Playing status...
  • Page 10 Rear Panel A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) (digital out (coaxial)) jack (22, 24, 26) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) (digital out (optical)) jack (22, 24, 26) C 5.1CH OUTPUT (5.1-channel output) jack (22) D AUDIO IN L/R (audio in left/right) jacks (75) E LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (line out left/ right (audio)) 1/2 jacks (16, 21, 24, 26) F LINE OUT (VIDEO) (line out (video)) 1/...
  • Page 11 Remote A TV/DVD switch (73) B Z OPEN/CLOSE (open/close) button (33) C Number buttons (37) The number 5 button has a tactile dot. D CLEAR (clear) button (41, 43, 44, 45) E SACD MULTI/2CH (SACD multi/2- channel) button (38) F SACD/CD button (38) G AUDIO (audio) button (56) H ANGLE (angle) button (63) I SHUFFLE (shuffle) button (43)

  • Page 12: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, please refer to the page in parentheses. Control Menu Currently playing disc number...
  • Page 13 ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 37) AUDIO (page 56) MULTI/2CH (page 38) SUBTITLE (page 64) ANGLE (page 63) SURROUND (page 58) ADVANCED (page 55) PARENTAL CONTROL (page 68) SETUP (page 77) ONE/ALL DISCS (page PROGRAM (page 41) SHUFFLE (page 43) REPEAT (page 44) A-B REPEAT (page 45) BNR (page 65) VIDEO EQUALIZER (page 66)
  • Page 14 VIEWER (page 50) Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 ADVANCED display (Appears if you select any setting other than “OFF.” See page 55.) Control Menu display off The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green “OFF”...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started Quick Overview A quick overview presented in this chapter 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

    Step 3: TV Hookups Connect the supplied audio/video cord and power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord last. 1 Audio/video cord (supplied) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 (white) (red) l: Signal flow When connecting to a wide screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Playing A Disc

    Step 4: Playing a Disc A Turn on the TV. B Switch the input selector on the TV to the player. C Press POWER on the player. D Press on the player to open the disc tray. E Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down. F Press The disc tray closes and the player begins playing the disc.

  • Page 18: Hookups

    Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, turn off the power, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 15). Notes •...
  • Page 19 A If you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plugs of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images. Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R) Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 21). B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect the S VIDEO cord (supplied).

  • 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. The surround effects you will enjoy depend on the connections and components you use. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, Connection (page 21) (page 22)
  • Page 21 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection • TVS DYNAMIC (page 58) • TVS WIDE (page 58) SACD/DVD player l: Signal flow The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18). (yellow) (yellow) (white)
  • Page 22 Connecting to an AV amplifier (having 5.1ch input jacks 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 or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.
  • Page 23 SACD/DVD player Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting. Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to coaxial or optical digital input [Speakers] Subwoofer Center l: Signal flow To enhance the surround sound effects: • Use high-performance speakers. • Use front, rear, and center speakers having the same size and performance. •...
  • Page 24 Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck This connection will use your 2 front speakers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use deck, use .
  • Page 25 SACD/DVD player Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove the jack cap before connecting. to coaxial or optical digital input [Speakers] Stereo amplifier (receiver) Front (L) Front (R) l: Signal flow Stereo audio cord (red) (not supplied) (white) (red) (white)
  • Page 26 Connecting to a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder amplifier (receiver) and 3 to 6 speakers This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, refer to page 22.

  • Page 27: Step 3: Connecting The Power Cord

    SACD/DVD player Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove the jack cap before connecting. to coaxial or optical digital input [Speakers] Rear (L) Rear (R) Subwoofer l: Signal flow * When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer.

  • Page 28: Step 4: Quick Setup

    Step 4: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments to use the player. To skip an adjustment press >, to return to the previous adjustment, press .. POWER A Turn on the TV. B Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.
  • Page 29 F Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. G Press X/x to select the item. TV Type 4:3 standard TV A wide-screen TV or 4:3 standard TV with the wide-screen mode H Press ENTER.
  • Page 30 J Press X/x to select the item. Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in pages 22 to 26 ( through Audio Cord Connection Type K Press ENTER. “DTS” is selected. L Press X/x to select the item. Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in pages 22 to 26 ( through Audio Cord Connection Type...
  • Page 31 N Press X/x to select the size of the center speaker. If no center speaker is connected, select “NONE.” Refer to page 86 for each selection item. O Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the size of the rear speaker appears. P Press X/x to select the size.
  • Page 32 Note You can directly start Quick Setup only when you run it for the first time. To run Quick Setup a second time, select “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu (page 77). Enjoying the surround sound effects To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), the following items must be set as described below for the audio connection you selected in pages 22 to 26 through ).

  • Page 33: 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 Power indicator LEVEL PHONES Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.
  • Page 34 To turn on the player Press POWER on the player. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. Press ?/1 on the remote. The player turns on and the power indicator lights up in green. In standby mode, the player also turns on by pressing A on the player or by pressing H.
  • Page 35 Operation Check if a disc is in the Press LOAD on the disc compartment player. The DISC SELECT indicator for each compartment (1 - 5) containing a disc lights The Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialog that you missed. Before loading the discs, a DISC SELECT indicator of an empty compartment may be lit.

  • Page 36: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play)

    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc Play) When you stop the disc, the player remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME” appears on the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play works even if the player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Selecting A Playback Area For An Sacd 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. Note Repeat Play and A-B Repeat Play work only within the titles of the selected type.

  • Page 39: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid SACD Some SACDs 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 40: Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    To go back to the menu Press ORETURN. To play without using PBC, press the number buttons while the player is stopped to select a track, then press “Play without PBC.” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu.
  • Page 41 Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select ALL DISCS) and press ENTER. The options for “ONE/ALL DISCS” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) ALL DISCS ALL DISCS ONE DISC You can select “ALL DISCS”...

  • Page 42: When Playing A Dvd

    Select the disc you want to program using the number buttons or X/x, then press ENTER. The cursor moves to the title or track (in this case, “01”). Disc type PROGRAM 3 : DVD ALL CLEAR 1. – – – – – 2.
  • Page 43 To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. To change or cancel a program Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” Select the program number of the disc, title, chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using X/x or the number buttons, and press c.
  • Page 44 Press X/x to select the item. x When playing a DVD VIDEO (Program Play is set to “OFF”) • DISC*: Shuffles discs and plays them in random order. • TITLE: Shuffles titles and plays them in random order. • CHAPTER: Shuffles chapters and plays them in random order.
  • Page 45 discs when you select All Discs mode. • TITLE: Repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: Repeats the current chapter. x When playing a DVD-RW • DISC: Repeats all of the titles of the selected type when you select One Disc mode, or all of the titles on all of the discs when you select All Discs mode.
  • Page 46 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER. The “A-B REPEAT” setting display appears. A-B REPEAT Set point A with During playback, when you find the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press ENTER. The starting point (point A) is set.

  • Page 47: Searching For A Scene

    Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly 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 48: Searching For A Disc/Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene (Search Mode)

    Playing one frame at a time When the player is in the pause mode, press to go to the next frame. Press to go to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO only). If you hold the button down, you can view the frames in succession. To return to normal playback, press H.
  • Page 49 x When playing a VIDEO CD (DISC), (INDEX) x When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback (DISC), x When playing an SACD/CD (DISC), (INDEX) Example: when you select (CHAPTER) “ ** ( ** )” is selected ( ** refers to a number).

  • Page 50: Searching By Scene (Viewer)

    Searching by Scene You can divide the screen into 9 sub-screens and find the desired scene quickly. C/X/x/c DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (VIEWER), then press ENTER. The options for “VIEWER” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) TITLE VIEWER...
  • Page 51 If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right. To display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks, select the bottom right scene (the position 9) and press x. To return to the previous scene, select the top left scene (the position 1) and press X.

  • Page 52: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display You can check information about the disc, such as the remaining time, current title or track number, using the front panel display (page 9). Press TIME/TEXT.

  • Page 53: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the scene number or the playing time is displayed. The playing time and remaining time of the current chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also appear on your TV screen. See the following section “Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time”...
  • Page 54 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the time information. The display and the kinds of time that you can change depend on the disc you are playing. x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD- • T Playing time of the current title •...

  • Page 55: Checking The Play Information (Advanced)

    Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. While playing a disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback picture is always displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per second).

  • Page 56: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD VIDEO. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD VIDEO.
  • Page 57 You can select “AUDIO” directly by pressing AUDIO. Each time you press the button, the item changes. Notes • While playing a DVD, the sound may change automatically. • You cannot change the sound for SACDs. Displaying the audio information of the disc When you select “AUDIO,”...

  • Page 58: Surround Mode Settings

    • DTS When an LFE signal component is output, “LFE” is enclosed in a solid line. When an LFE signal component is not output, “LFE” is enclosed in a broken line. PROGRAM FORMAT DTS 3/2.1 When the signal contains rear signal components such as “LS,”...
  • Page 59 For 4 to 6 speaker setups (If you select “NONE” in the setting of “REAR” in “SPEAKER SETUP” (page 86), you cannot select these modes.) • NORMAL SURROUND • ENHANCED SURROUND • VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT • VIRTUAL MULTI REAR • VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Press ENTER.
  • Page 60 TVS STANDARD Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers and retain the sound quality.
  • Page 61 VIRTUAL MULTI REAR Uses sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers from a single pair of actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. The position of the virtual rear speakers differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE”...
  • Page 62 • If the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the TVS effect will not be heard when you play a CD. • Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.

  • Page 63: 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. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or from the right window without...

  • Page 64: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, and turn it on or off whenever you want.

  • Page 65: 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 66: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Video Equalizer)

    Adjusting the Playback Picture (VIDEO EQUALIZER) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the TV, to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the video mode that suits the program you are watching.

  • Page 67: Enhancing The Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer)

    Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) The Digital Video Enhancer 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 68: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs Control, Parental Control) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set the playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. •...
  • Page 69 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu display. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.”...
  • Page 70 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
  • Page 71 The lower the value, the more strict the limitation. To turn off the Parental Control function Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 8. To play a disc for which Parental Control is set Insert the disc and press H. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears.

  • Page 72: Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)

    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 73: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Supplied Remote

    You will hear one beep and the Sound Feedback function is turned on. To turn off the Sound Feedback function When there is no disc in the player, press and hold X on the player for more than two seconds. You will hear two beeps and the Sound Feedback function is turned off.
  • Page 74 Turn the TV on or off VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV WIDE MODE Switch to or from the wide mode of a Sony Wide TV TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources...

  • Page 75: Controlling A Cd Changer (Mega Control)

    AV amplifier (receiver) using VOL +/–. Controlling a CD Changer (Mega Control) You can control a Sony CD changer of 5/50/ 200/300/400 discs connected to the MEGA CONTROL jack of the player. Connecting the CD changer...
  • Page 76 The MEGA CONTROL button on the player turns off and you can control the player. Notes • Connect only a Sony 5/50/200/300/400 CD changer to MEGA CONTROL jack. • Set CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1II in the setup menu of the CD changer so that it matches the connection made above.

  • Page 77: 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 page 78 through 88.

  • Page 78: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Select an item using X/x, then press ENTER. The options for the selected item appear. Example: “TV TYPE” SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete.

  • Page 79: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons (page 97). Note When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected (except for the “OSD”).
  • Page 80 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 SCAN” or vice versa. xSCREEN SAVER Turns on and off the screen saver so that the screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back an SACD/ CD for more than 15 minutes.

  • Page 81: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 77). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE:...
  • Page 82 Notes • The player can store the settings of up to 50 discs. When you store the setting of disc number 51, the first disc setting is canceled. • The Playback Memory function cannot be used for DVD-RWs in VR mode. •...

  • Page 83: 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. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 77). The default settings are underlined.
  • Page 84 xDOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Switches the mixing down methods when you play a DVD on which rear signal components such as “LS,” “RS,” or “S” are recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Changing the Sound”...
  • Page 85 DOLBY Select this when the player is DIGITAL connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. If the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, do not set this. Otherwise, when you play the Dolby Digital sound track, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers,...

  • Page 86: 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 87 • SUBWOOFER NONE If you do not connect a subwoofer, select this. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the front speakers as long as the front speaker size is set to “LARGE.” If you connect a subwoofer, select this to output the LFE (low frequency effect) channel from the subwoofer.
  • Page 88 xBALANCE You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default adjustments are in parentheses. FRONT Adjust the balance between the (0dB) front left and right speakers (– 6dB [L] to +6dB [R], 0.5dB increments).

  • Page 89: 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 90: Operation

    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 91: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    , The self-diagnosis function was activated. (See the table on page 91.) The disc cannot be removed and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)

  • Page 92: Glossary

    Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 58) Technology that Sony developed to enjoy surround in a home using 4 or more speakers. It simulates the sound of a movie editing...
  • Page 93 manual, or the on-screen display refers to DVD-RWs in VR mode. Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on an SACD/ CD or VIDEO CD. Depending on the disc, no index may be recorded.
  • Page 94 SACD/CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song). TV Virtual Surround (TVS) (page 58) Technology from Sony developed to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. Designed to work with the sound characteristics of your TV, this technology...

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser Signal format system Audio characteristics Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio) Harmonic distortion Dynamic range Wow and flutter Outputs Jack name Jack type DIGITAL OUT Optical output jack (OPTICAL) DIGITAL OUT Phono jack (COAXIAL) LINE OUT L/R Phono jack (AUDIO) 1/2 5.1CH OUTPUT...

  • Page 96: Supplied Accessories

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

  • Page 97: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 56, 64, 78. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1194 Galician 1044 Arabic 1196 Guarani 1045 Assamese 1203 Gujarati...

  • Page 98: List Of Setup Display Items

    List of Setup Display Items The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 78) MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE SCREEN SETUP (page 79) TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE GERMAN ITALIAN DUTCH CHINESE JAPANESE DANISH SWEDISH FINNISH NORWEGIAN...
  • Page 99 CUSTOM SETUP (page 81) AUTO PLAY DIMMER PAUSE MODE PLAYBACK MEMORY TRACK SELECTION CD DIRECT AUDIO SETUP (page 83) AUDIO ATT AUDIO DRC AUDIO FILTER DOWNMIX DIGITAL OUT TIMER DEMO1 DEMO2 BRIGHT DARK AUTO FRAME AUTO STANDARD TV MODE WIDE RANGE SHARP SLOW DOLBY SURROUND...
  • Page 100 SPEAKER SETUP (page 86) SIZE DISTANCE (The distance from the listening position.) BALANCE LEVEL TEST TONE FRONT LARGE SMALL CENTER NONE LARGE SMALL REAR NONE LARGE (REAR) LARGE (SIDE) SMALL (REAR) SMALL (SIDE) SUBWOOFER NONE FRONT 4ft ~ 50ft (1.2m ~ 15.2m) CENTER 0ft ~ 52ft (0m ~ 15.8m) (It changes according to the distance from the front...

  • Page 101: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 79 4:3 LETTER BOX 79 4:3 PAN SCAN 79 48kHz/96kHz PCM 85 5.1 Channel Surround 22 A-B Repeat Play 45 ADVANCED 55 ALL DISCS 40 ANGLE 63 ANGLE VIEWER 50 AUDIO 56 AUDIO ATT 83 AUDIO DRC 83 AUDIO FILTER 83 AUDIO SETUP 83 AUTO PLAY 81...
  • Page 102 Troubleshooting 89 TV TYPE 79 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) Usable discs 6 VIDEO CD 33 VIDEO EQUALIZER 66 VIEWER 50...
  • Page 104 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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