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-NS45P Serial No.______________...
CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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...
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• 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. Antennas Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed,...
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.
This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks. Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs recorded in the following formats: –...
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Notes • Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (24) B Disc tray (24) C Front panel display (11) D A (open/close) button (24) E H (play) button (24) Rear panel A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20) B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (20)
Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode disc Disc type Playing status Lights up during Current audio signal (42) Repeat Play (32) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (28) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (33) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
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Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (57) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (25) C Number buttons (27) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (29) E TOP MENU button (27) F C/X/x/c buttons (27) G O RETURN button (25) ADVANCE/STEP buttons (25, 35) I ./>...
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/DATA DVDs only) Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
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List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function TITLE (page 35)/SCENE (page 35)/TRACK (page 35) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 35)/INDEX (page 35) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 35) Selects the track to be played.
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MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 52) Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD. z Hint The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except “OFF”...
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. •...
(not supplied) (yellow) to S VIDEO OUT to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (red) INPUT S VIDEO TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) CD/DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO IN (green) (blue) (red) TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) Yellow White (L) Red (R)
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Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack. Green Blue CD/DVD player Connect directly Green Blue...
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.
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to coaxial digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder INPUT (yellow)* VIDEO (white) AUDIO (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) CD/DVD player [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer...
Connecting to audio L/R input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied). Yellow White (L) Red (R) • Surround effect (page 43) TV: Dynamic Theater, Dynamic, Wide, Night Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night Connecting to a digital audio...
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 .. Turn on the TV.
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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 60) If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode •...
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. RETURN 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.
Additional operations CLEAR REPLAY ZOOM SLOW PLAY 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...
Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc Resume) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. If you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.
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...
Press X/x to select a setting. • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing. • ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded. Press ENTER. 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.
z Hint To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons 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.
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1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Press X/x to select “SET press ENTER. “TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD, or CD. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1.
Follow step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER. To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”...
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc, or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Program Play modes. Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (REPEAT), then press ENTER.
Repeating a specific portion (A- B Repeat Play) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.) Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select REPEAT), then press ENTER.
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. STEP Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.
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/DVD-VR mode...
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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 CD TRACK When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD ALBUM TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only) FILE (JPEG image files only) Example: when you select CHAPTER...
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. RETURN Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item. • CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each chapter.
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.
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Checking the play information of the disc To check the DVD/CD text Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text.
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When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)/ DATA DVD (MP3 audio) Playing time and number of the current track Track name Current album and track 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...
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.
(L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce Rear (L/R) surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV.
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To cancel the setting Select “OFF” in step 2. TVS DYNAMIC THEATER Creates one set of LARGE virtual rear speakers and virtual subwoofer from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers and subwoofer (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
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.
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. • While playing a disc with subtitles, the subtitle may disappear when you press FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY button.
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Press X/x to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined. • STANDARD: displays a standard picture. • DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity. • DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and color intensity.
Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS) You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture. Press DISPLAY during playback (When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD with JPEG image files, press twice). The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.
Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD 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...
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Selecting an album Press MENU. The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 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 &...
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.
Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide show. Press MENU. The list of albums on the DATA CD/ DATA DVD 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...
z Hints • To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)” (page 32) to repeat the track or album. •...
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.
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To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER Enter your 4-digit password using the...
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,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 70 using the number buttons. Press X/x to select “LEVEL,”...
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. Number buttons You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can...
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 59 to 63.
Press X/x to select a setting, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “16:9” Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 4:3 OUTPUT: To enter the Quick Setup mode Select “QUICK”...
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 58). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this when the player outputs progressive signals (page 19). Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level.
PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode 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...
DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode 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 “Checking the audio signal format”...
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer (For customers in the USA only). Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the power cord is connected securely.
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Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in the remote are weak. , 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.
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, Child Lock is set (page 25). 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/DATA DVD.
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...
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DVD VIDEO (page 7) 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.
Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: 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 %...
Language Code List For details, see pages 41, 44, 59. 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...
Conexiones Conexión del reproductor Siga los pasos 1 a 6 para conectar el reproductor y ajustar sus valores. Notas • Enchufe los cables firmemente para evitar ruidos no deseados. • Consulte el manual de instrucciones suministrado con los componentes que va a conectar. •...
Paso 3: Conexión de los cables del video Conecte el reproductor al monitor del televisor, al proyector o al amplificador (receptor) de AV con un cable de video. Seleccione uno de los patrones A a C según la toma de entrada del monitor del televisor, del proyector o del amplificador (receptor) de AV.
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Si lo conecta a una toma de entrada S VIDEO (s vídeo) Conecte un cable S VIDEO (s vídeo) (no suministrado). Disfrutará de imágenes de alta calidad. En esta conexión, presione el botón PROGRESSIVE (progresivo) del panel frontal para seleccionar “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (normal (entrelazado)) (predeterminado). Si lo conecta a un monitor, a un proyector o a un amplificador (receptor) de AV con tomas de entrada de vídeo componente (Y, P Conecte el componente a través de las tomas de COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (salida de vídeo...
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Uso del botón PROGRESSIVE (progresivo) El botón PROGRESSIVE (progresivo) permite seleccionar el formato de señal que utilizará el reproductor para emitir señales de video (Progresivo o Entrelazado) y el método de conversión para las señales progresivas. El indicador PROGRESSIVE (progresivo) se iluminará cuando el reproductor emita señales progresivas.
Paso 4: Conexión de los cables de audio Seleccione uno de los siguientes patrones, A o B, según la toma de entrada del monitor del televisor, del proyector o del amplificador de AV (receptor). De este modo podrá escuchar el sonido. (rojo) (blanco) (amarillo)
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Conexión a las tomas de entrada de audio I/D Esta conexión utilizará los dos altavoces del televisor o del amplificador estéreo (receptor) para el sonido. Conexión mediante el cable de audio/vídeo (suministrado). amarillo blanco (I) rojo (D) • Efecto sonido envolvente (para obtener información detallada, consulte la versión en inglés del Manual de instrucciones) Televisor: Teatro Dinámico, Dinámico,...
Paso 5: Conexión del cable de alimentación Conecte los cables de alimentación del reproductor y del televisor a una toma de ca Paso 6: Ajuste rápido Siga los pasos siguientes para realizar el mínimo de ajustes básicos para utilizar el reproductor. Para saltar un ajuste, presione >.
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Presione ENTER (ingresar). Aparece la pantalla de ajustes que le permitirá seleccionar la relación de aspecto del televisor que vaya a conectar. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL 4:3 OUTPUT: Presione X/x para seleccionar el ajuste que coincida con el tipo de televisor.
Reproducción de discos Reproducción de discos Algunas operaciones pueden ser distintas o estar limitadas en función del DVD (videodisco digital) o VIDEO CD (videodisco compacto). Consulte las instrucciones de uso suministradas con el disco. RETURN (volver) DVD video (video de videodisco digital). DVD-VR (videodisco digital sin funcion de grabacion de video).
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Notas sobre la reproducción de pistas de sonido DTS (sistema digital de sala de cine) de un DVD VIDEO (video de videodisco digital) • Las señales de audio DTS (sistema digital de sala de cine) se emiten sólo a través de la toma DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) (salida digital coaxial).
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