Custom Settings (Custom Setup); Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup); Additional Information; Troubleshooting - Sony DVP-NC675P Service Manual

DVP-NC675P
OFF Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
ON Raise the standard black level.
Use this when the picture
becomes too black.
When NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch is set to PROGRESSIVE
You can fine-tune the Progressive (480p)
video signal output when you set NORMAL/
PROGRESSIVE switch to PROGRESSIVE
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) and
connect the player using the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV that is able to
accept the video signal in progressive format.
◆ MODE (PROGRESSIVE)
DVD software can be divided into two types:
film based software and video based
software. Video based software is derived
from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and
displays images at 30 frames/60 fields per
second. Film based software is derived from
film and displays images at 24 frames per
second. Some DVD software contains both
Video and Film.
In order for these images to appear natural on
your screen when output in PROGRESSIVE
mode (60 frames per second), the progressive
video signal needs to be converted to match
the type of DVD software that you are
watching.
AUTO This will automatically detect
if you are playing Film based
or Video based software and
convert the signal to the
appropriate conversion mode.
Normally select this position.
VIDEO
This will set the conversion
mode for Video based
software, regardless of the
type of software that you are
playing.
Note
Using the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack or the S
VIDEO OUT jack will cause the picture to
become unclear or go blank when you set
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to
PROGRESSIVE. In this case, set NORMAL/
PROGRESSIVE switch to NORMAL so that
the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.
◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW 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" (page 47). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to
"D-PCM" (page 69).
DOLBY Normally, select this position.
SUR- Multi-channel audio signals are
ROUND output to two channels for
enjoying surround sounds.
NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to two channels for
use with your stereo.
◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack.
ON Normally select this position. When
you select "ON," see "Setting the
digital output signal" for further
settings.
OFF The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analog circuit is minimal.
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect a component such
as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 20.
Select "DOLBY DIGITAL", "DTS" and
"48kHz/96kHz PCM" after setting
"DIGITAL OUT" to "ON."
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT: OFF
AUDIO DRC: STANDARD
DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND
DIGITAL OUT: ON
DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM
DTS: OFF
48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit
Custom Settings
(CUSTOM
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 64).
The default settings are underlined.
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO POWER OFF: OFF
AUTO PLAY: OFF
DIMMER: BRIGHT
PAUSE MODE: AUTO
TRACK SELECTION: OFF
MULTI-DISC RESUME: ON
◆ AUTO POWER OFF
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or
off.
OFF Switches this function off.
ON The player enters standby mode
when left in stop mode for more
than 30 minutes.
◆ AUTO PLAY
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This
function is useful when the player is
connected to a timer (not supplied).
OFF Switches this function off.
ON Automatically starts playback
when the player is turned on.
◆ DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
BRIGHT Makes the lighting bright.
DARK Makes the lighting dark.
◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
AUTO The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is
output with no jitter. Normally
select this position.
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If you connect a component that does not
conform to the selected audio signal, a loud
noise (or no sound) will come out from the
speakers, damaging your ears or speakers.
◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
D-PCM Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You can
select whether the signals
conform to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) or not by making
adjustments to the
"DOWNMIX" item in
"AUDIO SETUP" (page 69).
DOLBY Select this when the player is
DIGITAL connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
◆ DTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signal.
OFF Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
DTS decoder.
ON Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
48kHz/16bit The audio signals of DVD
VIDEOs are always converted
to 48kHz/16bit.
96kHz/24bit All types of signals including
96kHz/24bit are output in their
original format. However, if the
signal is encrypted for
copyright protection purposes,
the signal is only output as
48kHz/16bit.
Note
The analog audio signals from the LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting and
keep their original sampling frequency level.
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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
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital
format) are recorded.
OFF
No priority given.
AUTO
Priority given.
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 65).
• If you set "DTS" to "OFF" (page 69), the DTS
sound track is not played even if you set "TRACK
SELECTION" to "AUTO."
• 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.
◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
off. Resume playback point can be stored in
memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD discs (page 31).
ON Stores the resume settings in
memory for up to six discs.
OFF Does not store the resume
settings in memory. Playback
restarts at the resume point only
for the current disc in the player.
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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the player, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs.
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer (for customers in the
U.S.A. only).
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the AC power cord is connected
securely.
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 18)
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, If the picture output from your player goes
through your VCR to get to your TV or if
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal
applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience
problems even when you connect your
player directly to your TV, please try
connecting your player to your TV's
S VIDEO input (page 18).
, You set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to PROGRESSIVE on the rear panel
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up)
even though your TV cannot accept the
progressive signal. In this case, set the
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to
NORMAL on the rear panel so that the
PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.
, You set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to PROGRESSIVE on the rear panel
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up)
but did not connect your TV to the player's
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a
COMPONENT VIDEO cord. Set to the
PROGRESSIVE only when you connect
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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. To use the display, see "Using the
Setup Display" (page 64).
The default settings are underlined.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT: OFF
AUDIO DRC: STANDARD
DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND
DIGITAL OUT: ON
DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM
DTS:
OFF
48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit
◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this
item to "ON." The player reduces the audio
output level.
This function affects the output of the LINE
OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack.
OFF Normally, select this position.
ON Select this when the playback sound
from the speakers is distorted.
◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to "AUDIO DRC." This affects the
output from the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack only when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set
to "D-PCM" (page 69).
STANDARD Normally select this position.
TV MODE
Makes the low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
WIDE
Gives you the feeling of being
RANGE
at a live performance.
your TV to the player's COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks using a component
video cord (page 19).
, Even if your TV is compatible with
progressive format (480p) signals, the
image may be affected when you set the
player to progressive format. In this case,
set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
to NORMAL so that the PROGRESSIVE
indicator turns off and the player is set to
normal (interlace) format.
Even though you set the aspect ratio in "TV
TYPE" of "SCREEN SETUP," the picture
does not fill the screen.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 22,
23, 24).
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not
correctly set.
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode.
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack, check the audio settings
(page 69).
, While playing a Super VCD on which the
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will
come out when you select "2:STEREO",
"2:1/L" or "2:2/R".
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set "AUDIO ATT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to
"ON" (page 68).
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
"AUDIO DRC" to "TV MODE" (page 68).
, Set "AUDIO ATT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to
"OFF" (page 68).