Additional Information - Sony DVP-NC600 Service Manual

xAUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range
Control) (DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that has
the AUDIO DRC function. This affects the
output from the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack only when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set
to "D-PCM" in "DIGITAL OUT" (page
67).
STANDARD Normally, select this position.
TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down. It is especially
recommended when you listen
to the sound using the speakers
of the TV.
WIDE
Gives you the feeling of being at
RANGE
a live performance. When you
use high quality speakers, it is
even more effective.
xDOWNMIX (DVD only)
Switches the mixing down methods when
you play a DVD on which rear signal
components such as LS, RS, or S are
recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details
on the rear signal components, see
"Changing the Sound" (page 49). This
function affects the output of the following
jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is set to
"D-PCM" in "DIGITAL OUT" (page 67).
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.

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.
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the AC power cord is connected
securely.
Picture
There is no picture.
, The connecting cords are not connected
securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, The player is not connected to the correct TV
input jack (page 18).
, The video input on the TV is not set so that you
can view pictures on the player.
Picture noise appears.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, If the picture output from your player goes
through your VCR to get to your TV, 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).
NORMAL Select this when the player is
connected to an audio component
that does not conform to Dolby
Surround (Pro Logic). All of the
output signals are downmixed to
2 channels without the Dolby
Surround (Pro Logic) effect.
xDIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack.
ON Normally, select this position. When
you select "ON," set "DOLBY
DIGITAL" and "DTS." For details on
setting these items, see "Setting the
digital output signal."
OFF
The player does not output the audio
signals via the DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. 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 the following
component using a coaxial digital or optical
digital cord via the DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.
– Amplifier (receiver) with digital input jack
– Amplifier (receiver) with a built-in DTS or
DOLBY DIGITAL decoder
– MD or DAT deck
For connection details, see page 20.
Select "DOLBY DIGITAL" and "DTS" 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
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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.
, The connecting cord is not connected securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 20, 22,
24).
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not changed
so that you can listen to the player.
, 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 66).
Sound is noisy.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,
noise will come from the LINE OUT L/R
jacks
(AUDIO) 1/2 (page 33).
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set "AUDIO ATT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to
"ON" (page 66).
Operation
The remote does not function.
, 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.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
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xDOLBY DIGITAL
Selects the Dolby Digital signals output via
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack.
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 67).
DOLBY Select this when the player is
DIGITAL connected to an audio component
with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
If the player is connected to an
audio component lacking a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder, do not set
this. Otherwise, when you play the
Dolby Digital sound track, a loud
noise (or no sound) will come out
from the speakers, affecting your
ears or causing the speakers to be
damaged.
67 68
The disc does not play.
, There is no disc inside.
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down on the disc tray.
, The disc is skewed.
, The player cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page
7).
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the player.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player.
Remove the disc and leave the player turned
on for about half an hour. Turn on the power
again before playing the disc (page 3).
The disc does not start playing from
the beginning.
, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play or A-
B Repeat Play has been selected (page 38).
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before
playing a disc.
, Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the player or the
remote and then start playback (page 35).
, The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically
appears on the TV screen.
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The DVD features an auto playback function.
, "AUTO PLAY" in "CUSTOM SETUP" is set
to "TIMER" (page 65).
Playback stops automatically.
, Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.
While playing such a disc, the player stops
playback at the auto pause signal.
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1-16
xDTS
Selects if DTS signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack.
OFF Select this when the player is connected
to an audio component lacking a built-in
DTS decoder. Note, however, that the
DTS signals contained in a CD are
output even if "OFF" is selected.
ON Select this when the player is connected
to an audio component having a built-in
DTS decoder.
If the player is connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in DTS
decoder, do not set this. Otherwise,
when you play the DTS sound track, a
loud noise (or no sound) will come out
from the speakers, affecting your ears or
causing the speakers to be damaged.
Note
If you select one of the TVS settings while playing a
DVD, the player does not output the Dolby Digital
signals from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack (when you set "DOLBY DIGITAL"
in "AUDIO SETUP" to "D-PCM").
You cannot perform some functions
such as stop, Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program
Play.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
do some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that comes with the disc.
Messages do not appear on the
screen in the language you want.
, In the Setup Display, select the desired
language for the on-screen display in "OSD"
under "LANGUAGE SETUP" (page 63).
The language for the sound track
cannot be changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
language for the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be
changed.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
subtitles.
The subtitle cannot be turned off.
, The DVD prohibits the subtitles being turned
off.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
being played. The angle can be changed when
the "ANGLE" indicator lights up on the front
panel display (page 10).
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.