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Sony DVP-NS400D Operating Instructions Manual

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3-067-120-41(4)
CD/DVD Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS400D
© 2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-067-120-41(4) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS400D © 2001 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    30 minutes before operating the unit. 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

    Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. 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 CD/DVD cleaning disc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 5 Viewing Information About the Disc ..... . 47 Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display . 47 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

    Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs. Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.

  • 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 POWER switch/indicator (33) 2 MULTICHANNEL indicator Lights up when: - playing back the disc that contains more than 3 channels of Dolby Digital or MPEG audio signals - the disc is not inserted 3 BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button/...

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Playing Disc type status Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format NTSC MPEG PGM SHUFFLE DTS ANGLE REPEAT1 Digital Current play Current audio mode (38) signal (52) Lights up when you can change the angle (57) When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC) Playing...
  • Page 10 Rear Panel DIGITAL OUT LINE 1 (RGB)-TV PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL R-AUDIO-L 1 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (23, 25, 27) 2 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (23, 25, 27) 3 LINE 1 (RGB)-TV jack (15, 18) 4 LINE 2 jack (15, 18) LINE 2 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT...
  • Page 11 Remote (open/close) button (34) B Number buttons C CLEAR button (38) (angle) button (57) (audio) button (51) 6 PROGRAM button (38) 7 SHUFFLE button (40) H ./> (previous/next) buttons (34) I c / C (search/step) buttons (43) J H (play) button (33) K TITLE button (36) L DISPLAY button (38) M TV [/1 (on/standby) button (66)

  • Page 12: Guide To The Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)

    Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you’d 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 Total number of titles or tracks recorded Current playing title number (Video CD/CD: track number)
  • Page 13 ADVANCED (DVD only) (page CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (page 61) SETUP (page 68) PROGRAM (page 38) SHUFFLE (page 40) REPEAT (page 40) A-B REPEAT (page 41) BNR (page 59) DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 60) VIEWER (DVD/VIDEO CD only) (page 45) Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (The items except the first three items from the top are changed to other items.)

  • Page 14: 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. Note You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a SCART (EURO AV) or video input jack.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Tv Hookups

    Step 3: TV Hookups Connect a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) and mains lead in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the LINE 1 (RGB)-TV jack on the player. Also, be sure to connect the mains lead last. CD/DVD Player DIGITAL OUT LINE 1 (RGB)-TV...
  • Page 16 If your TV does not have a SCART (EURO AV) connection Refer to B in “Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 18). If you are connecting to a VCR Connect your VCR to the LINE 2 jack on the player. The VCR can record the signal only from...

  • Page 17: Step 4: Playing A Disc

    Step 4: Playing a Disc 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the player. With the playback side facing down 3 Press POWER on the player. 4 Press A on the player to open the disc tray. 5 Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down.

  • 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 14). Notes Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
  • Page 19 If you are connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack Connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signals.
  • Page 20 If you want to use your VCR’s SmartLink function, connect the VCR to your TV’s SmartLink jack and connect the player to the TV with another jack. The SmartLink function may not work properly if your VCR is connected to your TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jacks on the player.

  • Page 21: 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 Components to be connected (page 22)
  • Page 22 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in A of “Step 1: Connecting video cords” (page 18), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV.
  • Page 23 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, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using can enjoy a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.
  • Page 24 CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT LINE 1 (RGB)-TV PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL R-AUDIO-L DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to coaxial or optical digital input [Speakers] Centre Subwoofer l: Signal flow To enhance the surround sound effects: Use high-performance speakers.
  • Page 25 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 26 CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT LINE 1 (RGB)-TV PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting to coaxial or optical digital input [Speakers] Front Front l: Signal flow LINE 2 FRONT LINE OUT...
  • Page 27 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Pro Logic decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder, refer to page 23.

  • Page 28: Step 3: Connecting The Mains Lead

    Step 3: Connecting the Mains Lead Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains. Do not connect the mains lead of your player to the “switched” mains of an amplifier (receiver). When you turn off the power of your amplifier (receiver) the menu setting for the player such as Playback Memory may be lost.
  • Page 29 5 Press X/x to select a language. The player uses the language selected here to display the DVD menu and subtitle as well. 6 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. 7 Press X/x to select the item.
  • Page 30 qa Press X/x to select the item, then press ENTER. When “NO” or “LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)” is selected, Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete. When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” is selected, the Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears. When “5.1CH OUTPUT” is selected, the Setup Display for “SPEAKER SETUP” appears. When DIGITAL OUTPUT is selected Press X/x to select the item.
  • Page 31 Press ENTER. Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 74). When 5.1 CH OUTPUT is selected Press X/x to select the size of the centre speaker. If no centre speaker is connected, select “NONE.”...
  • Page 32 Press ENTER. Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. 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 68). 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 23 to 27...

  • 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 (audio) Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.
  • Page 34 Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the player are connected to an amplification system.

  • Page 35: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play)

    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume 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 open the disc tray, Resume Play works even if the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

  • Page 36: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu Some discs have a “title menu” or a “DVD menu”. On some DVDs, this may simply be called a “menu” or “title.” Using the title 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 title menu.

  • Page 37: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Number buttons ./>...

  • Page 38: Various Play Mode Functions

    Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: Programme Play (page 38) Shuffle Play (page 40) Repeat Play (page 40) A- B Repeat Play (page 41) Notes The play mode is cancelled when: —...
  • Page 39 Select the title, chapter, or track you want to programme. xWhen playing a DVD For example, select chapter “03” of title “02”. Press X/x or the number buttons to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR – – 1.
  • Page 40 Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. CLEAR SHUFFLE DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback (When playing a CD, press once). The Control Menu appears.
  • Page 41 Press DISPLAY twice during playback (when playing a CD, press once). The Control Menu appears. Select (REPEAT) using X/x, then press ENTER. The options for REPEAT appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 DISC TITLE CHAPTER...
  • Page 42 Press X/x to select “SET t”, then press ENTER. The A-B REPEAT setting display appears. 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.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene You can search a DVD disc by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD or 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 Using The Scenes (Viewer)

    To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. To search for a scene using the time code (TIME SEARCH) (DVD only) In Step 2, select TEXT). “T ** : ** : ** ” (playing time of the current title) is selected.
  • Page 46 Press ENTER. To return to the normal play Press O RETURN. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Notes Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select all functions. The sound is muted when using this function.

  • Page 47: 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, total number of titles of a DVD, or tracks of a CD or VIDEO CD, using the front panel display (page 9).

  • Page 48: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    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” for instructions on how to read this information. Note Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode, the above mentioned disc information...
  • Page 49 xWhen playing a DVD T ** : ** : ** Playing time of the current title T– ** : ** : ** Remaining time of the current title C ** : ** : ** Playing time of the current chapter C–...

  • Page 50: 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 51: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD.
  • Page 52 Displaying the audio information of the disc When you select “AUDIO,” the channels being played are displayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD.

  • Page 53: Surround Mode Settings

    Notes When the signal contains rear signal components such as LS, RS or S, the Surround effect is enhanced (page 53). If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 74), the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks.
  • Page 54 Press X/x to select one of the SURROUND sounds. Refer to the following explanations given for each item. For 2 speaker setups TVS DYNAMIC TVS WIDE TVS NIGHT TVS STANDARD For 4 (or more) speaker setups (If you select “NONE” in the setting of “REAR”...
  • Page 55 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) 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 56 REAR SIDE VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Uses sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates five sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30 angle of elevation.

  • Page 57: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “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 58: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, 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 59: 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 (BNR), then press ENTER.

  • Page 60: 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 61: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL 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. Parental Control Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as...
  • Page 62 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. If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number.
  • Page 63 Number buttons DISPLAY Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select then press ENTER. Press X/x to select “CUSTOM”, then press ENTER. The Setup Display appears. Press X/x to select “CUSTOM SETUP,” then press ENTER.
  • Page 64 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then press ENTER. The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER. The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,”...

  • Page 65: Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)

    Notes When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player. Depending on the DVD, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is cancelled, the level returns to the original level.

  • Page 66: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Supplied Remote

    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. Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied Remote...
  • Page 67 Manufacturer Code number Sony (default) Grundig Hitachi Loewe Nokia 15, 16, 69 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 07, 08 Saba 12, 13 Samsung 22, 23 Sanyo Sharp Telefunken Thomson Toshiba Controlling the TV You can control your TV using the buttons below.

  • Page 68: 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 69.

  • Page 69: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE To turn off the Setup Display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off.

  • Page 70: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    If you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons (page 86). After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is displayed the next time you select “OTHERS t.”...

  • Page 71: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN 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 a CD for more than 15 minutes.
  • Page 72 Does not use “TIMER,” “DEMO1,” or “DEMO2” to start playback. TIMER Starts playing when the player is turned on. The player can be played at any time when connected to a timer (not supplied). Set the timer when the player is in standby mode (the power indicator lights up in red).

  • Page 73: 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 68). The default settings are underlined.
  • Page 74 DOLBY Select this when the player is SUR- connected to an audio component ROUND that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). The output signals which reproduce the Dolby Surround effect are downmixed to 2 channels. NORMAL Select this when the player is connected to an audio component that does not conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
  • Page 75 xMPEG Selects the MPEG audio signals to be output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking 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 76: 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 77 SUBWOOFER NONE If you do not connect a subwoofer, select this. This activates the Dolby Digital 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 78 xLEVEL You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default adjustments are in parentheses. CENTER Adjust the level of the centre (0dB) speaker (–6dB to +6dB, 0.5dB increments).

  • Page 79: 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 80 The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound track. , Check the speaker connections and setting (page 23, 31, 74) , Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channels. It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format.
  • Page 81 , The self-diagnosis function was activated. (See the table on page 82.) The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 82: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 55) Technology that Sony developed to enjoy surround in a home using 4 or more speakers. It simulates the sound of a movie editing...
  • Page 83 DTS (page 23, 74) Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio.
  • Page 84 TV Virtual Surround (TVS) (page 53) 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 brings the excitement of surround sound to your home using nothing more than your stereo TV’s internal speakers.

  • Page 85: 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 LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) Phono jack DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Optical output jack DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) Phono jack LINE OUT (VIDEO) Phono jack S VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 86: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 51, 58, 69. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari...

  • Page 87: List Of Setup Display Items

    List of Setup Display Items The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 69) DVD MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE SCREEN SETUP (page 70) TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS DANSK SVENSKA SUOMI NORSK PORTUGUÊS ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL...
  • Page 88 CUSTOM SETUP (page 71) LINE AUTO PLAY DIMMER PAUSE MODE PARENTAL CONTROL t PLAYBACK MEMORY TRACK SELECTION AUDIO SETUP (page 73) AUDIO ATT AUDIO DRC CENTER SPEAKER EQ DOWNMIX DIGITAL OUT VIDEO S VIDEO TIMER DEMO1 DEMO2 BRIGHT DARK AUTO FRAME AUTO STANDARD...
  • Page 89 SPEAKER SETUP (page 76) SIZE FRONT CENTER REAR SUBWOOFER DISTANCE FRONT (The distance from the CENTER listening position.) REAR BALANCE FRONT REAR LEVEL CENTER REAR SUBWOOFER TEST TONE LARGE SMALL NONE LARGE SMALL NONE LARGE (REAR) LARGE (SIDE) SMALL (REAR) SMALL (SIDE) NONE 1.0m ~ 15m...

  • Page 90: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 70 4:3 LETTER BOX 70 4:3 PAN SCAN 70 48kHz/96kHz PCM 75 5.1 Channel Surround 23 A-B REPEAT 41 ADVANCED 50 ANGLE 57 ANGLE VIEWER 45 AUDIO 51 AUDIO ATT 73 AUDIO DRC 73 AUDIO SETUP 73 AUTO PLAY 71 BACKGROUND 71 BALANCE 77...
  • Page 91 VIDEO CD 33 VIEWER 45...
  • Page 92 Sony Corporation...

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