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3-074-253-11(1)
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Operating Instructions
DVP-NC655P
© 2002 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-074-253-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NC655P © 2002 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DVP-NC655P Serial No.______________ CAUTION You are cautioned that any change...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Press ?/1 to turn off the player. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. Disconnect the AC power cord. 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 ........54 Changing the Angles ......... . . 54 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-Rs, and DVD-RWs.

  • 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/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 VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Disc numbers (29) Disc type Current disc Current audio signal (51) Current play All discs mode (38) mode (38) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (34) Disc numbers (29) Playing status Disc type...
  • Page 10 Rear panel 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) D LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks (18) E S VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (18) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P ) jacks (18) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN...
  • Page 11 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (65) OPEN/CLOSE button (28) C Number buttons (33) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (38) E ONE/ALL DISCS button (38) F SHUFFLE button (40) G SUBTITLE button (55) H AUDIO button (51) I TIME/TEXT button (47) J REPEAT button (41) K ./>...

  • 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 49.) Control Menu display off z Hint...
  • Page 13 List of Control Menu Items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type DISC (page 44) Selects the disc to be played. TITLE (page 44)/SCENE (page 44)/TRACK (page 44) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 44)/INDEX (page 44) Selects the chapter or index to be played.
  • Page 14 SETUP (page 67) QUICK Setup Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, the audio output, and the appropriate speaker settings. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust other various settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP”...

  • 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

    Step 3: TV Hookups Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord last. to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2 Audio/video cord (supplied) l : Signal flow When connecting to a wide screen TV Depending on the disc, the image of some discs may not fit your TV screen.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Playing A Disc

    Step 4: Playing a Disc 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

    Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, disconnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 15). Notes •...
  • Page 19 In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switches the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

  • 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 (yellow)* (white) (red) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2 l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18).
  • Page 22 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 23 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 24 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are unable to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player. CD/DVD player Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

  • 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. Step 4: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. The on-screen display differs depending on the player model.
  • Page 26 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type. If you have a 4:3 standard TV • 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 69) If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode •...
  • Page 27 Press X/x to select whether or not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver). Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 22 to 24 ( through • OFF (page 73) • ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder) (page 73) Press ENTER.

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

  • Page 29: Additional Operations

    • Set the sound to “STEREO” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 51). • 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”...
  • Page 30 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. Press EXCHANGE. The disc tray opens and two disc compartments appear.

  • Page 31: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc (Scan, Slow-Motion Play, Search, Freeze Frame)

    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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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. Note Repeat Play and A-B Repeat Play do not work across “ORIGINAL”...

  • Page 35: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    z Hint To play without using PBC, press ./> 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 36: 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 37 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 Tree 4 ROOT album track When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from through...

  • Page 38: Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: • Program Play (page 38) • Shuffle Play (page 40) • Repeat Play (page 41) • A-B Repeat Play (page 42) Note The play mode is canceled when: –...
  • Page 39 SET t Press X/x to select “ press ENTER. The display for programming appears. PROGRAM – : – – – – ALL CLEAR 1. – – – – – 2. – – – – – 3. – – – – – 4.

  • Page 40: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    To program other discs, titles, chapters, or tracks, repeat Steps 3 to The programmed discs, titles, chapters, and tracks are displayed in the selected order. Press H to start Program Play. Program Play begins. When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H.

  • Page 41: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    z Hints • You can set Shuffle Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, press H. Shuffle Play starts. • Up to 96 chapters in a disc can be played in random order when “CHAPTER” is selected. •...

  • Page 42: Repeat Play

    When playing a DVD-RW • DISC: repeats all of the titles on the selected type in One Disc mode, or all of the discs in All Discs mode. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.
  • Page 43 A-B REPEAT Set point A with ENTER 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. A-B REPEAT Set point B with ENTER CHAPTER TIME A: 18 –...

  • Page 44: 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 45: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    • You can also select “TITLE,” “CHAPTER,” “TRACK,” “INDEX,” “SCENE,” “TIME/ TEXT,” “ALBUM,” or “DISC” from the Control Menu (page 12). Note You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode. Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.
  • Page 46 To return to normal play Press O RETURN. z Hint You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION” from the Control Menu (page 12). Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select all functions. • The sound is muted when using this function. Scanning the title, chapter, or track (TITLE VIEWER, CHAPTER VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)

  • Page 47: 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 48 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 49: 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. Checking the play information of DVD (ADVANCED) Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. Press X/x to select (ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
  • Page 50 Checking the play information of 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). 17:30 JAZZ RIVER SIDE 128k PLAY...

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 53 Press SUR repeatedly to select one of the TVS sounds. Refer to the following explanations given for each item. • TVS DYNAMIC • TVS WIDE • TVS NIGHT • TVS STANDARD 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...

  • Page 54: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback. The number of the angle appears on the display.

  • Page 55: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD. Press SUBTITLE during playback. The following display appears. 1:ENGLISH Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select the language.

  • Page 56: 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. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appear. Press X/x to select (BNR), then press ENTER.

  • Page 57: 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 program you are watching. When you select “MEMORY,”...

  • Page 58: Enhancing The Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer)

    Press C/c to adjust the picture contrast, then press ENTER. The adjustment is saved, and “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar appears. Repeat Step 2 to adjust “BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and “HUE.” The Custom Picture Mode display appears. You can check each adjustment. C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR...
  • Page 59 • 3: enhances the outline more than 2. • SOFT: softens the image (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Press ENTER. The disc plays with the setting you selected. To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” setting Select “OFF” in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

  • Page 60: 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 61 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears and the screen returns to the Control Menu. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.”...
  • Page 62 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER. 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 63: Changing The Password

    To play a disc for which Parental Control is Insert the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback. z Hint If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat Steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited playback).”...

  • Page 64: Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)

    If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN. To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off. Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) The player beeps when the following...

  • Page 65: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Supplied Remote

    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’s wide TV TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources...
  • Page 66 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 67: 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 68 to 73.

  • Page 68: 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: “16:9” SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: COMPONENT OUT: MODE: To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off. To enter the Quick Setup mode Select “QUICK”...

  • Page 69: 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” on page 67. The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...
  • Page 70 Note If you select “PROGRESSIVE” when you connect the player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format (480p), the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch on the back panel of the player to INTERLACE.

  • Page 71: 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 67). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE:...

  • Page 72: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    Notes • When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 68). • If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 73), the DTS sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK SELECTION”...

  • Page 73: Setting The Digital Output Signal

    DOWNMIX (DVD only) Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Displaying the audio information of the disc”...
  • Page 74 Note If you select one of the TVS settings while playing a DVD VIDEO, the player does not output Dolby Digital signals from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack when you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “D- PCM”...

  • Page 75: 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 76 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 77: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    , Child Lock is set (page 30). 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 78: 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, 73) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 79 Interlace format (page 69) Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

  • Page 80: Specifications

    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. in.) (width/height/ is a U.S. registered mark. NERGY Partner, Sony NERGY guidelines for 413 mm...

  • Page 81: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 51, 55, 68. 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 82: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 69 4:3 LETTER BOX 69 4:3 PAN SCAN 69 5.1 Channel Surround 20 A-B REPEAT 42 ADVANCED 49 ALBUM 44 Album 36 ALL DISCS/ONE DISC 38 ANGLE 54 ANGLE VIEWER 45 AUDIO 51 AUDIO ATT 72 AUDIO DRC 72 AUDIO SETUP 72 AUTO 70 AUTO PLAY 71...
  • Page 83 VIDEO CD 6...
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