Sony DVP-NS765P Operating Instructions Manual
Sony DVP-NS765P Operating Instructions Manual

Sony DVP-NS765P Operating Instructions Manual

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2-059-562-E2(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS765P
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-059-562-E2(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS765P © 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 MP3 Audio and JPEG Images ..... 54 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ..... 54 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files .
  • 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: Region Code

    Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on the previous page. • CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format. • Data part of CD-Extras. •...
  • Page 8: Notes About The Discs

    Notes About the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.
  • Page 9: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (29) B Disc tray (29) C A (open/close) button (29) D H (play) button (29) E X (pause) button (30) F x (stop) button (30) G ./>...
  • Page 10: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Disc type Lights up during Repeat Play (36) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (33) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (37) When playing back a CD, DATA DVD (DivX video), DATA CD (MP3 audio/DivX video), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Lights up during...
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Rear panel COAXIAL OPTICAL R-AUDIO-L LINE OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) (digital out, coaxial) jack (23) (24) (25) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) (digital out, optical) jack (23) (24) (25) C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (line out L/R, audio) jacks (22) (23) (24) D LINE OUT (VIDEO) (line out, video) jack (17)
  • Page 12 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (69) (open/close) button (30) C Number buttons (32) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR (clear) button (34) (subtitle) button (50) (audio) button (46) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (30) (scan/slow) buttons (40) I X (pause) button (30) J H (play) button (29)
  • Page 13: Guide To The Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)

    Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) 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 40)/SCENE (page 40)/TRACK (page 40) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 40)/INDEX (page 40) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 40) Selects the track to be played.
  • Page 15 MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 57) Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD. * These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD with DivX video file. z Hint The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item...
  • 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

    S VIDEO OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE (RGB)-TV S VIDEO LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (green) (blue) (red) to LINE (RGB)-TV SCART cord (not supplied) Component video cord (not supplied) INPUT S VIDEO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) CD/DVD player ,continued...
  • Page 18 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. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.
  • 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 VIDEO Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and – you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software. Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO. 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 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 23 (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 24 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 PCM/DTS/MPEG/...
  • Page 25 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack, and a decoder (Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS), 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 COAXIAL OPTICAL R-AUDIO-L...
  • Page 26: 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 27 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 28 • D-PCM (page 76) • DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 76) Press ENTER. “DTS” is selected. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO FILTER: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT: DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM: Press X/x to select whether or not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 29: 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 30: Additional Operations

    Additional operations CLEAR > Operation Press x Stop Press X Pause Press X or H Resume play after pause Press > Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Press . Go back to the previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Press Z...
  • Page 31: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Multi-Disc Resume)

    Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc Resume) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. If you store a resume playback point for the 41st disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.
  • Page 32: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as language for the sound and subtitles, select these items using the MENU...
  • Page 33: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) 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 34: 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 34) • Shuffle Play (page 35) • Repeat Play (page 36) • A-B Repeat Play (page 37) Note The play mode is cancelled when: –...
  • Page 35: 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 36: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Press X/x to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER. The options for “SHUFFLE” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 TITLE CHAPTER Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled.
  • Page 37: Repeat Play

    When playing a VIDEO 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. • TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track.
  • Page 38 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 18 - 1:32:30 When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again. The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion.
  • Page 39: 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 quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.
  • Page 40: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) m or M Press in pause mode. To return to normal speed, press H. Each time you press during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press the indication changes as follows: Playback direction Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
  • Page 41 When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback SCENE When playing a CD TRACK When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD ALBUM TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only) FILE (JPEG image files, and DivX video files only) Example: when you select CHAPTER “...
  • Page 42: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. C/X/x/c DISPLAY Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item. •...
  • Page 43: 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, track name (MP3 audio), or file name (DivX video) recorded on the disc.
  • Page 44 To check DATA CD/DATA DVD album name, etc. By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD or DivX video files on a DATA CD, DATA DVD, you can display the name of the album/track/file and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on your TV screen.
  • Page 45 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), or CD Playing time and number of the current track Remaining time of the current...
  • Page 46: 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 47 Note 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.” Checking the audio signal format You can check the audio signal format by pressing repeatedly during playback.
  • Page 48: 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 49 L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right) : Virtual speaker Notes • When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, you cannot hear the TVS effect. • When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52 • DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and colour intensity. • CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level. • CINEMA 2: white colours become brighter and black colours become richer, and the colour contrast is increased.
  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56), the album names...
  • Page 56 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 57: 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 58: 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 60), “EFFECT” (page 60), and “SHARPNESS” (page 53). • You can view JPEG images files without MP3 audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”...
  • Page 59: 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 59). 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 60: 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 61 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 62: 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 63: 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 43). Notes • If there are no DivX video files recorded on the DATA DVD, a message appears to indicate that the disc is not playable.
  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 66 To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow steps 1 to 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 67 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 68 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 69: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number. 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. TV [/1 Number buttons...
  • Page 70 Controlling other TVs with the remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code. While holding down TV [/1, press the number buttons to select the manufacturer’s code for your TV (see...
  • Page 71: 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 72 to 77.
  • Page 72: 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” SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: To enter the Quick Setup mode Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make basic adjustments (page 26).
  • Page 73: 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 71). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...
  • Page 74: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    • When you select “RGB,” you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. 4:3 OUTPUT This setting is effective only when you set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9.” Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals.
  • Page 75: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Selects the picture in pause mode. AUTO The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. FRAME The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you...
  • Page 76: Setting The Digital Output Signal

    AUDIO FILTER Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz). SHARP Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling.
  • Page 77 MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
  • Page 78: 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 79 The sound volume is low. , The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “TV MODE” (page 75). , Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “OFF”...
  • Page 80 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.
  • Page 81: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    E XX To prevent a malfunction, the (xx is a number) player has performed the self-diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5- character service number. Example: E 61 10 Glossary...
  • Page 82 DTS (page 21, 77) Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio.
  • Page 83 Progressive format (page 19) Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 25 or 30 frames (50-60 fields) in one second, the Progressive format can show 50-60 frames in one second.
  • Page 84: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/(NTSC) Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB (LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only) Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %...
  • Page 85: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 46, 50, 72. 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 86: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 73 4:3 LETTER BOX 73 4:3 OUTPUT 74 4:3 PAN SCAN 73 48kHz/96kHz PCM 77 5.1 Channel Surround 21 A-B REPEAT 37 ALBUM 41 Album 54 ANGLE 50 AUDIO 46 AUDIO ATT 75 AUDIO DRC 75 AUDIO FILTER 76 AUDIO SETUP 75 AUTO PLAY 74 BACKGROUND 73...
  • Page 87 Usable discs 6 Video based software 82 VIDEO CD 6 ZOOM 30...
  • Page 88 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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