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Sony DVP-NS975V Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

For customers in the U.S.A
Owner's Record
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-NS975V
Serial No.______________
For Customers in Canada
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact our Customer
Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6
DVP-NS975V
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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-NS975V Serial No.______________...

  • Page 2: Warning

    – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Power sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source...

  • Page 4: Replacement Parts

    • Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. • Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

  • Page 5: 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 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 7 Enjoying Movies ........58 Changing the Angles ......... . . 58 Displaying the Subtitles .

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About This Manual • Operations and displays differ slightly, depending on where the model is sold. U.S./Canadian models are used for illustration purposes unless otherwise specified. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “(U.S./Canadian models only).” •...

  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 (34) B HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) indicator (20, 79, 84, 92) Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to a HDCP (High- bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Disc type Lights up during Repeat Play (43) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (40) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (44) When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Lights up during...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Rear panel COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER R-AUDIO-L DIGITAL OUT WOOFER HDMI OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT LINE OUT A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (26) (27) (28) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (26) (27) (28) C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (28) D LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks (25) (26) (27) E LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jack (19) VIDEO...
  • Page 14 Remote A TV/DVD switch (75) OPEN/CLOSE button (35) C Number buttons (37) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (41) E SUBTITLE button (58) F AUDIO button (53) G REPEAT button (43) H SHUFFLE button (42) I SA-CD MULTI/2CH (Super Audio CD multi/2 channel) button (39) J SA-CD/CD (Super Audio CD/CD)

  • Page 15: 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 (DATA CDs only) Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
  • Page 16 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 47)/SCENE (page 47)/TRACK (page 47) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 47)/INDEX (page 47) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 47) Selects the track to be played.
  • Page 17 DATE (page 65) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. INTERVAL (page 68) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. EFFECT (page 68) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 67) Selects the data type;...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Step 3: Connecting The Video/Hdmi Cords

    Step 3: Connecting the Video/HDMI Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal “480p (525p)”...
  • Page 20 If you are connecting to an HDMI/DVI input jack Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. Note that Super Audio CD sound is not output from the HDMI OUT jack. To connect to a TV with DVI input Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not supplied).
  • Page 21 If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel. When connecting to a wide screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.

  • Page 22: Using The Progressive Button

    Using the PROGRESSIVE button By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel, you can select the signal format in which the player outputs video signals (Progressive or Interlace), and the conversion method for progressive signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.

  • Page 23: 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 24 z Hint If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
  • Page 25 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. CD/DVD player COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER DIGITAL OUT WOOFER HDMI OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE OUT to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1or 2 l: Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 19).
  • Page 26 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 27 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers 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...
  • Page 28 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and/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 29 : Connecting to the 5.1 ch input jacks You can enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. : Connecting to a digital input jack This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver).

  • Page 30: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. 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 .. The on-screen displays differ depending on the player model.
  • Page 31 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 4:3 OUTPUT: Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type.

  • Page 32: Center Speaker

    Press ENTER. “DTS” is selected. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO FILTER: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT: DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM: AUDIO(HDMI): 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 26 to 28 (...
  • Page 33 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 26 to 28 ( through ). Each of these is the default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Additional Operations

    Additional operations CLEAR ALBUM +/– ZOOM > (instant replay) Operation Press x Stop Press X Pause Resume play after Press X or H 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...

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

    Note Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu (page 78), the disc tray remains locked. 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.

  • Page 37: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Notes • “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 82). • The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: – you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display. •...

  • Page 38: Selecting "Original" Or "Play List" On A Dvd-Rw

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

  • Page 39: Selecting A Playback Area For A Super Audio Cd

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

  • Page 40: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Number buttons ./> Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. Press the number buttons to select the item number you want.

  • Page 41: 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 41) • Shuffle Play (page 42) • Repeat Play (page 43) • A-B Repeat Play (page 44) Note The play mode is canceled when: –...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Press SHUFFLE during playback. The following display appears. TITLE Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select the item to be shuffled. When playing a DVD VIDEO • TITLE • CHAPTER When playing a VIDEO CD,Super Audio CD, or CD • TRACK When Program Play is activated •...

  • Page 44: Repeat Play

    When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD • DISC: repeats all of the tracks. • TRACK: repeats the current track. When playing a DATA CD • DISC: repeats all of the albums. • ALBUM: repeats the current album. •...
  • Page 45 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 B 18 - 1:33:05 When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again.

  • Page 46: 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 47: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc. (Search Mode)

    Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) m or M Press when the player is in pause mode. To return to normal speed, press H. m or M 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...
  • Page 48 When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW TITLE CHAPTER TIME/TEXT Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting point by inputting the time code. When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD without PBC playback TRACK INDEX When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback SCENE When playing a Super Audio CD/CD...

  • Page 49: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. ENTER DISPLAY Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item. •...

  • Page 50: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
  • Page 51 To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) album name, etc. By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display the name of an album/track and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on your TV screen.
  • Page 52 When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD Playing time and number of the current track Remaining time of the current track* Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Text Current track and index* (returns to top automatically) When playing a Super Audio CD, the current track is not displayed.

  • Page 53: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.

  • Page 54: Surround Mode Settings

    Checking the audio signal format You can check the audio signal format by pressing AUDIO repeatedly during playback. The format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below. Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) 1 : ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL Front (L/R) + Center...
  • Page 55 (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 56 For 4 to 6 speaker setups You can enjoy the following surround effects by using the 2 front speakers and 2 rear speakers. Connect the player to the amplifier (receiver) with the connection (page 28). You can experience Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) sounds or Digital Cinema Sound (DCS).
  • Page 57 VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Creates an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a single set of actual rear speakers. This mode creates five sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation. The effect differs according to “REAR”...

  • Page 58: 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 59: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD, or DATA CD in JPEG format from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching.

  • Page 60: Sharpening The Pictures (Sharpness)

    To turn off the display Press O RETURN , or DISPLAY. 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.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound (Av Alignment)

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

  • Page 62: Enjoying Mp3 Audio And Jpeg Images

    Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. DATA CDs that the player can play You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/...

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

    When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub- albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.) When you press MENU and the list of album names appears (page 64), the album names...
  • Page 64 Selecting an album Press MENU. The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 3 ( 3 0 ) R O C K B E S T H I T K A R A O K E M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G R &...

  • Page 65: Selecting A Jpeg Image File

    Selecting a JPEG image file After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press PICTURE NAVI. The image files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on the right. To display the additional image, select the bottom images and press x. To return to the previous image, select the top images and press X.

  • Page 66: Enjoying Jpeg Images As A Slide Show

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

  • Page 67: Viewing A Slide Show With Sound

    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 enjoy a slide show with sound. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during stop mode. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (MP3, JPEG)), and press ENTER.

  • Page 68: Setting The Pace For A Slide Show

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

  • Page 70: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs 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. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users.
  • Page 71 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental Control.”...
  • Page 72 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 73 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 74: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Supplied Remote

    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 75 Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 (default) Akai Centurion Coronado Curtis-Mathes...
  • Page 76 (receivers) 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). "/1 Manufacturer Sony VOL +/– Denon Kenwood Onkyo Pioneer Sansui Technics...

  • 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 pages from 78 to 84.

  • Page 78: 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: HDMI RESOLUTION: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL : BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 4:3 OUTPUT: To enter the Quick Setup mode Select “QUICK”...

  • Page 79: 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 77). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: SCREEN SAVER:...
  • Page 80 JACKET The jacket picture (still picture) PICTURE appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD- EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the “GRAPHICS” picture appears. GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the player appears.

  • Page 81: 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 77). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DISPLAY: PAUSE MODE:...

  • Page 82: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback can be stored in memory for up to 40 different DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs (page 36). Stores the resume setting in memory for up to 40 discs. Does not store the resume setting in memory.

  • Page 83: 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 84 DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX”...

  • Page 85: 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 of the speakers to the same level.
  • Page 86 • SUBWOOFER Select this if you connect a subwoofer to output the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals from the subwoofer. NONE Select this if you do not connect a subwoofer. Notes • The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at 120 Hz.

  • Page 87: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    LEVEL (FRONT) Varies the level of the front speakers. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default adjustments are in parentheses. L (0 dB) Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB in 0.5 dB increments. R (0 dB) Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.

  • Page 88: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. (For customers in the U.S.A. only). Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 89 , 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.” , The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format, in this case set “AUDIO(HDMI)”...
  • Page 90 , Child Lock is set (page 35). 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 91: 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 92 DVD VIDEO (page 8) A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single- sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD.
  • Page 93 Progressive JPEG Progressive JPEGs are used mostly on the internet. They are different from other JPEGs in that they “fade in” gradually instead of being drawn from top to bottom when displayed on a browser. This lets you view the image while it is being downloaded.

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. NERGY As an NERGY Corporation has determined that this product meets the energy efficiency. × 9 ° F to 95 is a U.S. registered mark. Partner, Sony NERGY guidelines for in.)

  • Page 95: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 53, 58, 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 Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati...

  • Page 96: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 79 4:3 LETTER BOX 79 4:3 OUTPUT 80 4:3 PAN SCAN 79 48kHz/96kHz PCM 84 5.1 Channel Surround 23 A-B REPEAT 44 ALBUM 48 Album 62 ANGLE 58 AUDIO 53 AUDIO ATT 82 AUDIO DRC 82 AUDIO FILTER 83 AUDIO SETUP 82 AUTO PLAY 81 AUTO POWER OFF 81...
  • Page 97 Slow-motion Play 47 SPEAKER SETUP 85 Speakers Hooking up 23 SUBTITLE 58 Super Audio CD 8 SURROUND 23 TEST TONE 87 TIME/TEXT 48 TITLE 48 Title 93 TITLE VIEWER 49 TOP MENU 37 TRACK 48 Track 93 TRACK SELECTION 81 TRACK VIEWER 49 Troubleshooting 88 TV TYPE 79...
  • Page 100 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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