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Sony DVP-NS999ES Operating Instructions Manual

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3-077-160-11(1)
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Operating Instructions
DVP-NS999ES
© 2002 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-077-160-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS999ES © 2002 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    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-NS999ES Serial No.______________ CAUTION You are cautioned that any change...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 5 Sound Adjustments ........57 Changing the Sound ......... . . 57 SURROUND Mode Settings .

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this Manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, and DVD-RWs.
  • Page 7 Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet •...

  • Page 8: Notes About The Discs

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

  • Page 9: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (35) Lights up in green when the power is on and lights up in red when the player is in standby mode.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Current audio signal (58) Playing status Disc type PROGRESSIVE REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE PGM A–B Current audio Current play signal (58) mode (45) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (42) Disc type Playing status PROGRESSIVE...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DIGITAL OUT S-LINK AUDIO OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT CONTROL S PCM/ DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL SELECTABLE SCAN SELECT VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (27) (28) (29) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (27) (28) (29) C S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack (21) D AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks (26) (27)
  • Page 12 Remote A TV/DVD switch (72) OPEN/CLOSE button (35) C LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen (13) D PROGRAM button (45) E VIDEO CONTROL button (62) SEARCH buttons (37) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (36) H H PLAY button (35) The H button has a tactile dot.* I PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation) button (50) J Click shuttle (37)

  • Page 13: Guide To The Remote Control Lcd Screen

    Guide to the Remote Control LCD Screen The supplied remote has an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen and scroll key for controlling the player. By pushing the scroll key up or down, you can call up various displays and functions such as “TIME/TEXT”...

  • Page 14: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display You can use the Control Menu to select a function and view related information. The Control Menu display shows different items depending on the disc type. Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Control Menu items Selected item Function name of...
  • Page 15 List of Control Menu items Following are brief explanations on the Control Menu items. Available options for each item are described on the pages in parentheses. Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 49)/SCENE (page 49)/TRACK (page 49) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
  • Page 16 SETUP (page 75) QUICK Setup (page 31) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, the audio output signal, and the size of the speakers you are using. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.

  • Page 17: Simple Start Guide

    If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD player, set the command mode for this player and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD player. The default command mode setting for this player and the supplied remote is DVD 1.
  • Page 18 (DVD 1, DVD 2, or DVD 3) so that the setting for the remote differs from the other DVD players. For example, if other DVD players respond to the default command mode setting for the supplied remote (DVD 1), set the remote to DVD 2 or DVD 3.

  • Page 19: Step 3: Tv Hookups

    Step 3: TV Hookups Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cords in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord last. Audio/video cord (supplied) to AUDIO OUT to VIDEO L/R 1 or 2 OUT 1 or 2 AUDIO OUT VIDEO DIGITAL OUT...

  • Page 20: Step 4: Playing A Disc

    Step 4: Playing a Disc With the playback side facing down A Turn on the TV. B Press [/1 on the player. C Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. D Press A on the player to open the disc tray.

  • Page 21: 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 17). Notes •...
  • Page 22 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) White (L) Red (R) Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 26). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.) B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied).
  • Page 23 In the case of progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

  • Page 24: 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, Components to be connected •...
  • Page 25 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 26 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT PCM/ DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO AUDIO OUT to AUDIO OUT L/R 1 or 2 l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 21).
  • Page 27 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 28 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 DIGITAL OUT...
  • Page 29 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 30 : Connecting to the 5.1ch input jacks You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. : Connecting to a digital jack This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver).

  • Page 31: 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 .. ./>...
  • Page 32 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL ( COMPONENT OUT ) COMPONENT OUT: 4:3 OUTPUT: Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type.

  • Page 33: Center Speaker

    • D-PCM (page 81) • DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 81) Press ENTER. “DTS” is selected. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO FILTER: DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM: Press X/x to select the type of DTS signal sent to your amplifier...
  • Page 34 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 27 to 29 ( through default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player.

  • Page 35: 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 indicator VIDEO OFF indicator Scroll key Turn on your TV. Press [/1. The player turns on and the power indicator lights up in green.

  • Page 36: Additional Operations

    Additional operations ./> Operation Press x Stop Press X Pause Press X or H Resume play after pause Press > on the Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in remote, or briefly turn continuous play mode the Playback Control on the player clockwise Press .

  • Page 37: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc (Search, Shuttle Mode, Jog Mode)

    Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Shuttle mode, Jog mode) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc 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 38: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Multi-Disc Resume)

    Playing a disc frame by frame using the click shuttle (Jog mode) Press JOG on the remote. “JOG” appears in the LCD screen. Turn the click shuttle. Depending on the turning speed, playback goes to frame-by-frame playback in the direction that the click shuttle is turned.

  • Page 39: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Notes • “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 80). • The resume playback point for the current disc is cleared when: – you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display. •...

  • Page 40: 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 titles to be played.

  • Page 41: Selecting A Playback Area For A Super Audio Cd

    Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio Scroll key 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 42: 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. Select the item number you want by pressing X/x or the number buttons.

  • Page 43: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray. Press H. The disc tray closes, and the player starts to play the first MP3 audio track in the first album on the disc.
  • Page 44 See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. To play a Multi Session CD This player can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is located in the first session.

  • Page 45: 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 45) • Shuffle Play (page 46) • Repeat Play (page 47) • A-B Repeat Play (page 48) Note The play mode is canceled when: –...

  • Page 46: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7. TITLE – – Selected title and chapter When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD For example, select track “02.”...

  • Page 47: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Toggle the scroll key up or down to display “SHUFFLE” in the LCD screen. Point the remote at the player and press down on the scroll key so that appears in the LCD screen. The following display appears. TITLE Press down on the scroll key repeatedly to select the item to be shuffled.

  • Page 48: 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 (MP3 audio) • DISC: repeats all of the albums. • ALBUM: repeats the current album. •...

  • Page 49: Searching For A Scene

    Searching for a Scene Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene (Search mode) You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/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 50: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    z Hints • You can display the first scenes of titles, chapters or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by selecting one of the scenes. See “Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)” below. •...
  • Page 51 Press ENTER. To return to normal play Press O RETURN. z Hint You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION” from the Control Menu (page 14). Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select all functions. • The sound is muted when using this function. Scanning the title, chapter, or track (TITLE VIEWER, CHAPTER VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)
  • Page 52 Dividing a scene into 9 sections (STROBE PLAYBACK) You can display 9 consecutive moving pictures on the screen. When you press X after performing step 3 of “Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)” above, the moving pictures pause. Displaying different angles simultaneously (ANGLE VIEWER) If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you can...

  • Page 53: 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 Disc Memo, DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text, or track/ album name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
  • Page 54 Checking the information on the front panel display You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on your TV screen.

  • Page 55: Checking The Play Information

    Checking the Play Information You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. Scroll key DISPLAY Checking the play information of a DVD (ADVANCED) Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. Press X/x to select (ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
  • Page 56 Checking the play information of a DATA CD You can display the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on the TV screen. While playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, toggle the scroll key up or down to display “TIME/TEXT”...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Displaying The Audio Information

    Displaying the audio information of the disc Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using X/ x. 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 VIDEO.

  • Page 59: Surround Mode Settings

    SURROUND Mode Settings You can enjoy surround sound while playing discs recorded in the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) format. This function is available when you connect 4 or more speakers and set “REAR” in “SIZE” of “SPEAKER SETUP” to any setting other than “NONE.”...

  • Page 60: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. Scroll key Toggle the scroll key up or down during playback to display “ANGLE”...

  • Page 61: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD. Scroll key Toggle the scroll key up or down during playback to display “SUBTITLE”...

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Picture (Video Control)

    Adjusting the Picture (VIDEO CONTROL) You can adjust the video signal of DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the preset Video Control setting that best suits the program you are watching, or select “MEMORY”...
  • Page 63 • CHROMA DELAY: Adjusts colors that appear to have shifted horizontally. • AV ALIGNMENT: Adjusts delay between the picture and sound. • PROGRESSIVE 1: Sets a threshold at which the player determines the progressive conversion method. When “COMPONENT OUT” in “SCREEN SETUP”...
  • Page 64 z Hints • To reset the picture items to the default values, press c after step 4 to select “RESET” in Video Control display 2 and press ENTER. • You can skip the adjustment without saving by pressing X/x in step 2. •...
  • Page 65 Press C/c to adjust the brightness level of the area that you selected. C decreases the level (darkens the area), and c increases the level (lightens the area). The level can be adjusted between 16 and 235. The level for the dark areas can never be greater than the light areas.

  • Page 66: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Labeling the Disc You can label a disc if no text is recorded on the disc (Disc Memo). You can put a personal title of up to 20 characters on the disc. The Disc Memo can be anything you like, such as a title, musician’s name, category, or date of purchase.

  • Page 67: Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control, Parental Control)

    To insert or overwrite a character Press . or > to move the cursor to the insertion point or the character you want to correct. Select a correct character by pressing C/ X/x/c or turning the click shuttle. To insert a character, press ENTER. To overwrite, press .
  • Page 68 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 PLAYER PASSWORD Press X/x to select “ON t,” then press ENTER.
  • Page 69 DISPLAY Number buttons Press DISPLAY while the player is stopped. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 PLAYER PASSWORD...
  • Page 70 The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER. Parental Control setting is complete. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. To turn off the Parental Control function Set “LEVEL”...

  • Page 71: Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)

    Changing the password Press DISPLAY while the player is stopped. 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 72: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Supplied Remote

    Marantz Turns the TV on or off Adjusts the volume of the TV Switches to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide TV Switches the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources Selects the channel of the TV...
  • Page 73 MGA/Mitsubishi 4,12,13,17 4,12 Panasonic 6,19 Philco Philips 8,21 Pioneer Portland Proscan Quasar 6,18 Radio Shack 5,14 4,10 Sampo Samsung 3,12,20 Sanyo 11,14 Scott Sears 7,10,11 Sharp 3,5,18 Sylvania 8,12 Teknika 3,8,14 Toshiba Wards 3,4,12 Yorx Zenith Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote TV/DVD...
  • Page 74 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). Manufacturer Code number Sony 80, 88, 89, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93...

  • Page 75: 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 76 to 84.

  • Page 76: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL : BLACK LEVEL ( COMPONENT OUT ) COMPONENT OUT: 4:3 OUTPUT : To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off. To enter the Quick Setup mode Select “QUICK”...

  • Page 77: 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 75). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...
  • Page 78 PICTURE MEMORY Note If you operate the player while the picture is being stored in memory, the player will fail to store the picture. BLACK LEVEL Selects the black level (setup level) for the video (NTSC) signals output from the jacks other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.

  • Page 79: 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 75). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE:...

  • Page 80: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    Notes • When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 76). • If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order.
  • Page 81 AUDIO FILTER (except Super Audio CD) 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 82: Settings For The Speakers (Speaker Setup)

    • DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the type of DTS signal. D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.
  • Page 83 Set the following items in the order that they are explained below. The default settings are underlined. To return to the default setting Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that only the “SIZE” setting does not return to the default setting.

  • Page 84: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    REAR (10 ft) Set this within –18 feet and +6 feet of the “FRONT” setting in 0.25 foot increments. For example, if “FRONT” is set to 17 feet, “REAR” can be set between –1 and 23 feet. SUBWOOFER Set this within –18 and +6 (10 ft) feet of the “FRONT”...

  • Page 85: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 86 The sound comes from the center speaker only. , Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in the remote are weak. , There are obstacles between the remote and the player.

  • Page 87: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    , Child Lock is set (page 36). 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 88: Glossary

    Video mode. Video mode complies with DVD VIDEO format. A disc recorded in Video mode can be played on other DVD players, while a disc recorded in VR mode can only be played on DVD-RW compliant players. “DVD-RW”...
  • Page 89 Interlace format (page 78) Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.
  • Page 90 Progressive format (page 78) Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames (60 fields) in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in one second.

  • Page 91: Specifications

    Supplied accessories See page 17. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. NERGY As an NERGY Corporation has determined that this product meets the energy efficiency. × 13 ° is a U.S. registered mark. Partner, Sony NERGY guidelines for...

  • Page 92: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 57, 61, 76. 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 93: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 77 4:3 LETTER BOX 77 4:3 OUTPUT 78 4:3 PAN SCAN 77 480p 78 48kHz/96kHz PCM 82 5.1 Channel Surround 24, 29 A-B REPEAT 48 ADVANCED 55 album 43 ANGLE 60 ANGLE VIEWER 52 AUDIO 57, 76 AUDIO ATT 80 AUDIO DRC 80 AUDIO FILTER 81...
  • Page 94 TEST TONE 84 TIME/MEMO 49, 66 TIME/TEXT 49, 53 TITLE 49 Title 90 TITLE VIEWER 50 TOP MENU 39 TRACK 49 Track 90 TRACK SELECTION 79 TRACK VIEWER 50 Troubleshooting 85 TV TYPE 77 Usable discs 6 VIDEO CD 6, 35 VIDEO CONTROL 62 VIDEO OFF 35...
  • Page 96 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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