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3-073-379-11(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS315
DVP-NS415
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1 3-073-379-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415 © 2002 Sony Corporation Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
  • Page 2: Warning

    Record the serial number in the personnel only. space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your CAUTION Sony dealer regarding this product. The use of optical instruments with Model No. DVP-NS315 this product will increase eye DVP-NS415 hazard.
  • Page 3: Precautions

    If you have any questions or problems • Should the AC power cord need to be concerning your player, please consult your changed, have it done at a qualified service nearest Sony dealer. shop only. On cleaning discs On placement Do not use a commercially available cleaning •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 5 Enjoying Movies ........47 Changing the Angles ......... . . 47 Displaying the Subtitles .
  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Format of discs About this M anual Music CD The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 Region code models: DVP-NS315 and DVP-NS415. Check your model name by looking at the Your player has a region code printed on the front panel of the player.
  • Page 7: Notes About The Discs

    • A disc recorded in a color system other than Notes about the Discs NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system). • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its card, heart).
  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415 A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (27) F Playback Dial (DVP-NS315) (28) (30) Multi-mode Playback Dial (DVP- Lights up in green when the power is on and lights up in red when the player is in NS415) (28) (30) standby mode.
  • Page 9 Front panel display When playing back a DVD Lights up when you can change the angle (47) Disc type Playing status Current title/chapter or playing Lights up during Current audio signal (43) time (41) Repeat Play (38) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (32) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B...
  • Page 10 Rear panel DVP-NS315 DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/ S VIDEO DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO DVP-NS415 DIGITAL OUT LINE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/ R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22) E S VIDEO OUT jack (18) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (23) (24)
  • Page 11 Remote DVP-NS315 OPEN/CLOSE button (28) B SUR (surround) button (44) C SUBTITLE button (47) D AUDIO button (43) E ANGLE button (47) F CLEAR button (35) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (28) SCAN/SLOW buttons (29) I X PAUSE button (28) J H PLAY button (27) The H button has a tactile dot.* K C/X/x/c buttons (32)
  • Page 12 DVP-NS415 A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (55) OPEN/CLOSE button (28) C Number buttons (32) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (35) E SUBTITLE button (47) F AUDIO button (43) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (28) SCAN/SLOW buttons (29) I X PAUSE button (28)
  • Page 13: Guide To On-Screen Displays (Control Bar)

    Guide to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar) The following explains the Control Bar. The Control Bar is used for making adjustments to the settings or displaying information during G TVS (44) playback. H “BNR” (48) The displayed contents differ according to the I “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE”...
  • Page 14 Display 3 Displaying the Control Bar in Shows the same information as Display 2 stop mode during playback. The following displays appear when the DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed during stop mode. You can make basic adjustments and customize the player to suit your viewing preferences.
  • Page 15: Simple Start Guide

    Step 2: Inserting Simple Start Guide Batteries into the Quick Overview Remote A quick overview presented in this guide will You can control the player using the supplied give you enough information to start using the remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries player for your enjoyment.
  • Page 16: Step 3: Tv Hookups

    Step 3: TV Hookups Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord last. If you are connecting to a VCR and your TV has only one available input jack* (DVP-NS415 only) to LINE IN to LINE IN L/R (AUDIO)
  • Page 17: Step 4: Playing A Disc

    Step 4: Playing a Disc With the playback side facing down A Turn on the TV. After Step 6 Depending on the disc, a menu may be B Press [/1 on the player. displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want from the menu and play the C Switch the input selector on your DVD (page 32) or VIDEO CD disc (page 32).
  • Page 18: Hookups

    Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, disconnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 15). Notes •...
  • Page 19 A If you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images. Yellow (Video) Yellow (Video) White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 21).
  • Page 20: Step 2: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, through Components to be connected Connection...
  • Page 21 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT LINE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/ R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE R-AUDIO-L VIDEO (yellow)* (yellow) (white) (white) R-AUDIO-L VIDEO (red) (red)
  • Page 22 Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an M D deck or DAT deck If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 23 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi- channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use .
  • Page 24 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player. CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT LINE...
  • Page 25: Step 3: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. Step 4: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. LANGUAGE SETUP DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415...
  • Page 26 “DTS” is selected. Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: are using. AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUT: DIGITAL OUTPUT D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to...
  • Page 27: Playing Discs

    Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. With the playback side facing down Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.
  • Page 28 and may affect your ears or cause your Operation speakers to be damaged. Replay the previous Press REPLAY scene (DVD only) Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound * Operable when the MODE CHANGE indicator track lights up in green or turns off. For more details •...
  • Page 29: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc

    Note Searching for a Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the Particular Point on a Control Bar (page 58), the disc tray remains locked. Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.
  • Page 30 Playback direction Using the M ulti-mode Playback × 2B (DVD/CD only) t 1M t 2M Dial on the player (DVP-NS415 only) Opposite direction × 2b (DVD only) t 1m t 2m You can search for a particular point on a disc in various ways using the MODE CHANGE button.
  • Page 31: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play/Multi-Disc Resume)

    Notes Resuming Playback from • The point where you stopped playing is cleared the Point Where You when: – you change the play mode. Stopped the Disc (Resume – you change the settings on the Setup Display. – you open the disc tray (DVP-NS315 only). Play/M ulti-disc Resume) –...
  • Page 32: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) 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 PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play using the TOP MENU button.
  • Page 33: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    To return to the menu Press O RETURN. Playing an MP3 Audio Track z Hint To play without using PBC, press ./> while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ or ENTER.
  • Page 34 See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device 1 ( 3 0 ) or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. R O C K B E S T H I T K A R A O K E J A Z Z To play a Multi Session CD R &...
  • Page 35: Various Play Mode Functions

    When you insert a DATA CD and press H, Various Play Mode the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from through . Any sub-albums/tracks Functions (Program Play, contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat tree.
  • Page 36 Press DISPLAY twice while the player PROGRAM is in stop mode. ALL CLEAR The following Control Bar appears. 1. TITLE – – – – 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6.
  • Page 37 To turn off the display Press DISPLAY during playback. Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display The following Control Bar appears. is turned off. To change or cancel a program Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” Press C/c to select Select the program number of the title, (SHUFFLE),...
  • Page 38 When playing a VIDEO CD or CD Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) • DISC: repeats all of the tracks. • TRACK: repeats the current track. When playing a DATA CD (M P3 audio) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a •...
  • Page 39 To return to normal play Repeating a specific portion (A- Press CLEAR. B Repeat Play) To turn off the Control Bar You can play a specific portion of a title, Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is Bar is turned off.
  • Page 40: Searching For A Scene

    (TITLE), (CHAPTER), (TIME/TEXT), or (NUMBER INPUT) Searching for a Scene Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting point by inputting the time code. Searching for a Title/ When playing a VIDEO CD Chapter/Track/Index/ (TRACK) or (INDEX) Scene When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC (Search mode) Playback (SCENE)
  • Page 41: Viewing Information About The Disc

    • T– ** : ** : ** Viewing Information About the Remaining time of the current title • C ** : ** : ** Disc Playing time of the current chapter • C– ** : ** : ** Checking the Playing Remaining time of the current chapter Time and Remaining When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC...
  • Page 42 When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC change the time information on your TV screen. functions) or CD Playing time and number of the When playing a DVD current track Playing time of the current title Remaining time of the current track Remaining time of the current title Playing time of the disc...
  • Page 43: Sound Adjustments

    Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio signal. Sound Adjustments When playing a DVD Depending on the DVD, the choice of Changing the Sound language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List” on page 68 to see When playing a DVD recorded in multiple which language the code represents.
  • Page 44: 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 45 Press C/c to select (SURROUND), then press ENTER repeatedly to select one of the TVS sounds. Refer to the following explanations given for each item. • TVS DYNAMIC • TVS WIDE • TVS NIGHT TVS NIGHT • TVS STANDARD Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but the quieter sounds are TVS DYNAMIC unaffected.
  • Page 46 • “TVS NIGHT” only works with Dolby Digital discs. However, not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT” function in the same way. • If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL”...
  • Page 47: Enjoying Movies

    Displaying the Subtitles Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene whenever you want while playing a DVD. are recorded on the DVD, “...
  • Page 48: Adjusting The Picture Quality (Bnr)

    To cancel the “BNR” setting Adjusting the Picture Select “OFF” in Step 2. Quality To turn off the Control Bar (BNR) Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off. The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the Notes “block noise”...
  • Page 49: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    • DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold Adjusting the Playback dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity. Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE M ODE) • DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity.
  • Page 50: Enhancing The Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer)

    • 3: enhances the outline more than 2. Enhancing the Playback • SOFT: softens the image (DVD only). Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) (DVP-NS415 only) ENHANCER” setting Select “OFF” in Step 2. To turn off the Control Bar The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control makes the picture appear clear and crisp by...
  • Page 51: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional QUICK Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. You can set two kinds of playback restrictions The options for “PARENTAL for the desired disc. CONTROL” appear. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs.
  • Page 52 z Hint If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number “199703” using X/x to select the digit, PARENTAL CONTROL followed by C/c to move the cursor when the Enter password, then press ENTER “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asks you for your password, then press ENTER. (Press c after the 4th digit to allow the entire 6-digit number to be entered.) The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
  • Page 53 PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: PLAYER STANDARD: PASSWORD Press X/x to select “PLAYER t, ” Press X/x to select “STANDARD, ” then press ENTER. then press ENTER. The selection items for “STANDARD” If you have not entered a password are displayed. The display for registering a new password appears.
  • Page 54 Area Code PARENTAL CONTROL Standard Code Standard Code LEVEL: PG13 number number STANDARD: Argentina 2044 Korea 2304 Australia 2047 Malaysia 2363 Austria 2046 Mexico 2362 Belgium 2057 Netherlands 2376 The lower the value, the stricter the Brazil 2070 New Zealand 2390 limitation.
  • Page 55: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    (DVP-NS415 only). You can control the sound level, input source, To confirm your password, re-enter it and power switch of your Sony TV with the using X/x to select the digit, followed supplied remote. by C/c to move the cursor, then press ENTER.
  • Page 56 Controlling other TVs with the remote (DVP-NS415 only) 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 your TV’s...
  • Page 57: Settings And Adjustments

    Press X/x to select “CUSTOM , ” then press ENTER. Settings and Adjustments The Setup Display appears. Using the Setup Display LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH ENGLISH MENU: ORIGINAL AUDIO: By using the Setup Display, you can make SUBTITLE: ENGLISH various adjustments to items such as picture and sound.
  • Page 58: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Select a setting using X/x, then Setting the Display or press ENTER. Sound Track Language The setting is selected and setup is complete. (LANGUAGE SETUP) Example: “16:9” Selected setting “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9...
  • Page 59: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    Note Settings for the Display Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN (SCREEN SETUP) SCAN” or vice versa. SCREEN SAVER Choose settings according to the TV to be The screen saver image appears when you connected.
  • Page 60: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    PAUSE MODE (DVD only) Custom Settings Selects the picture in pause mode. (CUSTOM AUTO The picture, including subjects SETUP) that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. Use this to set up playback related and other settings.
  • Page 61: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    DOWNMIX (DVD only) Settings for the Sound Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has (AUDIO SETUP) rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Checking the “AUDIO SETUP”...
  • Page 62 DTS (DVD only) Setting the digital output signal Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. Switches the method of outputting audio Select this when the player is signals when you connect a component such connected to an audio as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a component lacking a built-in DTS decoder.
  • Page 63: Additional Information

    , The player is in pause mode or in Slow- any problem persist, consult your nearest motion Play mode. Sony dealer. , The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode. , If the audio signal does not come through...
  • Page 64 the player. The language for the sound track cannot , Moisture has condensed inside the player be changed. (page 3). , Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the , The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, direct selection button on the remote (page DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (video mode) that 32).
  • Page 65: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    The disc tray does not open and “TRAY Self-diagnosis Function LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. (When letters/numbers appear in the , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. display) “Data error” appears on the TV screen When the self-diagnosis function is activated when playing a DATA CD.
  • Page 66: Glossary

    GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is Glossary 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one Chapter (page 9) of the worldwide standards of digital Sections of a picture or a music feature that compression technology.
  • Page 67: Specifications

    When you play PCM NERGY is a U.S. registered mark. sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling As an NERGY Partner, Sony frequency, the output signals from the Corporation has determined that this product DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) meets the NERGY...
  • Page 68: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 43, 47, 58. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans...
  • Page 69: Index

    Index Numerics REPLAY 28 RESET 58 16:9 59 Fast forward 29 Resume Play 31 4:3 LETTER BOX 59 Fast reverse 29 4:3 PAN SCAN 59 Front panel display 9 5.1 Channel Surround 43 S VIDEO output 18 SCENE 40 Handling discs 7 Scene 9 A-B REPEAT 39 Hooking up 18...
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