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Sony DVP-NS780V Operating Instructions Manual

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2-059-561-32(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS780V
DVP-LS785V
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-059-561-32(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS780V DVP-LS785V © 2004 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Welcome! To prevent fire or shock Precautions Thank you for purchasing this hazard, do not expose the Sony CD/DVD Player. Before Safety unit to rain or moisture. operating this player, please read • To prevent fire or shock hazard, To avoid electrical shock, do...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    If you have any questions or problems sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical concerning your player, please consult your shock. nearest Sony dealer. On operation • If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 5 Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images ..... 62 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ..... 62 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files .

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Check your model name by looking at the Organization for Standardization)/MPEG which front panel of the player. The Oceanian compresses audio data. DVP-NS780V model is used for illustration ® DivX is a video file compression technology, purposes unless otherwise specified. Any developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.

  • Page 7: This Player Can Play The Following Discs

    Example of discs that the player This Player Can Play the cannot play Following Discs The player cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on the Format of discs previous page. DVD VIDEO •...
  • Page 8 Copyrights Notes • Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ This product incorporates copyright DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs protection technology that is protected by Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- U.S. patents and other intellectual property Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical rights.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Index To Parts And Controls

    For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel DVP-NS780V DVP-LS785V A [/1 (on/standby) button (33) F H (play) button (33) (DVP-NS780V only) B SUPER AUDIO CD indicator (38, 92) G X (pause) button (34) Lights up when: –...

  • Page 11: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Disc type Lights up when you can change the angle (58) Current title/chapter or playing Lights up during Current audio signal (53) Repeat Play (42) time (49) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (39) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (43)

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Rear panel COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ WOOFER DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (25) E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (18) (26) (27) F S VIDEO OUT jack (18) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (25) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P (26) (27)
  • Page 13 Remote M H (play) button (33) The H button has a tactile dot.* N X (pause) button (34) O C/X/x/c buttons (36) P DISPLAY button (14) Q TOP MENU button (36) R [/1 (on/standby) button (33) S 2 (volume) +/– buttons (77) The + button has a tactile dot.* T t (TV/video)/TIME/TEXT button (49)

  • Page 14: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    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 (Only for DATA CDs without DivX video files) Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
  • Page 15 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 46)/SCENE (page 46)/TRACK (page 46) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 46)/INDEX (page 46) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 46) Selects the track to be played.
  • Page 16 INTERVAL (page 68) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. EFFECT (page 68) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 67) Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.

  • Page 17: Hookups

    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. •...

  • Page 18: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern A.
  • Page 19 If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.

  • Page 20: Using The Progressive Button

    Notes • 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.
  • Page 21 About DVD software types and the conversion method 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.

  • Page 22: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 4: 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 23 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 24 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. CD/DVD player COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ WOOFER DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO (yellow)* (yellow)* (white) (white)
  • Page 25 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 . 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 26 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 .
  • Page 27 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, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using .
  • Page 28 : Connecting to the 5.1 ch input jacks You can enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. Note that 7.1-channel MPEG signals are mixed down to 5.1-channel signals.

  • Page 29: Step 5: Connecting The Mains Lead

    Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains. 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 .. The on- screen displays differ depending on the player model.
  • Page 30 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the • Select “LINE OUTPUT L/R aspect ratio of the TV to be connected (AUDIO).” Quick Setup is finished and appears. connections are complete. SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: 16:9 • Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND:...
  • Page 31 Press X/x to select whether or Press ENTER. not you wish to send a DTS signal “REAR” is selected. to your amplifier (receiver). SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: Choose the item that matches the audio DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT) : connection you selected on pages 25 to LEVEL(REAR) : 27 ( through...
  • Page 32 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 25 to 27 ( through ). Each of these is the default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player.

  • Page 33: Playing Discs

    Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some disc on the disc tray. operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. DVP-NS780V Playback side facing down Press H. DVP-LS785V The disc tray closes. The player starts playback (continuous play).

  • Page 34: Additional Operations

    DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ Additional operations DVD+RWs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files. Video and JPEG pictures only (except BACKGROUND pictures). You can move the enlarged picture using C/X/x/c. Depending upon the contents of the disc, the zoom function may be cancelled automatically when the picture is moved.

  • Page 35: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Multi-Disc Resume)

    To unlock the disc tray Resuming Playback From When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again. the Point Where You Note Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu (page 80), the disc tray remains Resume) locked.

  • Page 36: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Notes Using the DVD’s Menu • “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 83). • The point where you stopped playing is cleared A DVD is divided into long sections of a when: –...

  • Page 37: Selecting "Original" Or "Play List" On A Dvd-Rw

    Press X/x to select a setting. Selecting “ORIGINAL” or • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing. “PLAY LIST” on a DVD- • ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded. Press ENTER. 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...

  • Page 38: Selecting A Playback Area For A Super Audio Cd

    Selecting a playback layer when Selecting a Playback playing a hybrid Super Audio CD Area for a Super Audio Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer. You can select the playback layer you want to listen to. Press SA-CD/CD when the player is in stop mode.

  • Page 39: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    z Hint Playing VIDEO CDs With To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select PBC Functions a track, then press H or ENTER. (PBC Playback) “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play.

  • Page 40: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    1 2 ( 2 7 ) PLAY Various Play Mode 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: Press X/x to select “SET ,”...

  • Page 41: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,” Select the programme number of the title, then press ENTER. chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using X/x and press c. If you PROGRAM want to delete the title, chapter, or track ALL CLEAR from the programme, press CLEAR.

  • Page 42: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) TITLE You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc, or a single title, chapter, or track Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select repeatedly. the item to be shuffled. You can use a combination of Shuffle or When playing a DVD VIDEO Programme Play modes.

  • Page 43: Repeat Play

    When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Repeating a specific portion (A- Audio CD, or CD B Repeat Play) • DISC: repeats all of the tracks. • TRACK: repeats the current track. When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD You can play a specific portion of a title, •...

  • Page 44: Searching For A Scene

    With each press the indication changes as shown below. Actual speeds may differ between discs. DVP-NS780V Playback direction ×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M H ./> 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD/DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD only) ×2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD only)

  • Page 45: Freeze Frame

    Watching frame by frame Using the Playback Dial on the (Slow-motion Play) player (DVP-LS785V only) Press m or M when the player is in pause mode. To return to normal speed, You can search for a particular point on a disc press H.

  • Page 46: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc. (Search Mode)

    When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Searching for a Title/ TITLE Chapter/Track/Scene, CHAPTER TIME/TEXT etc. (Search mode) Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting point by inputting the time code. When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD without PBC playback TRACK You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and INDEX...

  • Page 47: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    To turn off the display Searching by Scene Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the display is turned off. (PICTURE NAVIGATION) z Hints • When the Control Menu display is turned off, you You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD- and find the desired scene quickly.
  • Page 48 Press ENTER. The first scene of each chapter, title, or track appears as follows. Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter, title, or track, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected scene. To return to normal play during setting Press O RETURN or DISPLAY. z Hint If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.

  • Page 49: Viewing Information About The Disc

    When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD- Viewing Information About the • T * : * : * (hours: minutes: seconds) Disc Playing time of the current title • T– * : * : * Checking the Playing Remaining time of the current title •...
  • Page 50 Checking the play information of Checking the information on the the Disc front panel display You can view the time information and text To check the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text displayed on the TV screen also on the front Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to panel display.
  • Page 51 When playing a DATA CD (DivX video), or z Hints • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, DATA DVD (DivX video) the scene number or the playing time are displayed. Playing time of the current file • Long text that does not fit in a single line will scroll across the front panel display.

  • Page 52: Sound Adjustments

    When playing a DVD VIDEO Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. Sound Adjustments When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. See “Language Changing the Sound Code List” on page 96 to see which language the code represents.
  • Page 53 When playing a DivX video file on a Notes DATA CD or a DATA DVD • While playing a Super VCD on which the audio Example: track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out MP3 audio when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”...

  • Page 54: Surround Mode Settings

    (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 55 TVS WIDE For 4 to 6 speaker setups Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without You can enjoy the following surround effects using actual rear speakers (shown below). by using the 2 front speakers and 2 rear This mode is effective when the distance speakers.
  • Page 56 VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Shifts the sound of the rear speakers away Creates an array of virtual rear speaker from the actual speaker position. positions higher than the listener from a The shift position differs according to single set of actual rear speakers. “REAR”...
  • Page 57 Notes • When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver). • Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT” function in the same way. • To enjoy the multichannel audio through the 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, correctly set each speaker position and distance (page 27, 85).

  • Page 58: 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 the disc. are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “...

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    To turn off the subtitles Adjusting the Playback Select “OFF” in step 2. Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) 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.
  • Page 60 Press ENTER. • DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the The adjustment is saved, and picture contrast and the colour “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar intensity. appears. • DYNAMIC 2: produces a more Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by “BRIGHTNESS,”...

  • Page 61: Sharpening The Pictures (Sharpness)

    Note Sharpening the Pictures This setting is not effective if you connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT jack (SHARPNESS) and select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel. You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture.

  • Page 62: Enjoying Mp3 Audio And Jpeg Images

    – JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* image file format. Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image Images standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology About MP3 Audio Tracks Industries Association).

  • Page 63: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files

    When you insert a DATA CD and press H, Playing MP3 Audio the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub- Tracks or JPEG Image albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over Files the next album in the same tree.
  • Page 64 Selecting an album Selecting an MP3 audio track Press MENU. After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER. The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is The list of tracks in the album appears. shaded.

  • Page 65: Selecting A Jpeg Image File

    To rotate a JPEG image Selecting a JPEG image file Press X/x while viewing the image. Each time you press X, the image rotates After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” counterclockwise by 90 degrees. To return to normal view, press CLEAR. press PICTURE NAVI.

  • Page 66: Enjoying Jpeg Images As A Slide Show

    To stop viewing the JPEG image Enjoying JPEG Images as Press x. a Slide Show z Hints • While viewing JPEG image files, you can set options such as “INTERVAL” (page 68), You can play JPEG image files on a DATA “EFFECT”...

  • Page 67: Viewing A Slide Show With Sound

    Press MENU. Viewing a slide show with sound The list of albums on the DATA CD (MODE (MP3, JPEG)) appears. When JPEG image files and MP3 audio 3 ( 3 0 ) tracks are placed in the same album, you can enjoy a slide show with sound.

  • Page 68: Setting The Pace For A Slide Show

    Setting the pace for a slide show Note (INTERVAL) Some JPEG files, especially progressive JPEG files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more, may take longer to display than others, which may make the You can set the time the slides are displayed duration seem longer than the setting you selected.
  • Page 69 Press X/x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. • MODE1: the image sweeps in from top to bottom. • MODE2: the image sweeps in from left to right. • MODE3: the image stretches out from the centre of the screen. •...

  • Page 70: Enjoying Divx ® Videos

    DivX video files that the player ® Enjoying DivX Videos can play The player can play data that is recorded in About DivX Video Files DivX format, and which has the extension “.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The player will not play ®...

  • Page 71: Playing Divx Video Files

    Selecting an album Playing DivX Video Files Press MENU. A list of albums on the disc appears. Only albums that contain DivX video files are You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs listed. (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ 3 ( 3 ) DVD+RWs).

  • Page 72: Selecting A Divx Video File

    Selecting a DivX video file After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER. The list of files in the album appears. M Y F A V O U R I T E S 1 ( 2 ) H A W A I I 2 0 0 4 V E N U S Press X/x to select a file, and press ENTER.

  • Page 73: Using Various Additional Functions

    Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode. Using Various Additional The Control Menu appears. Functions Press X/x to select Locking Discs (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press (CUSTOM ENTER. PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear. CONTROL) 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO You can set two kinds of playback restrictions...
  • Page 74 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password Parental Control (limited using the number buttons, then press playback) ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be and then the screen returns to the Control limited according to a predetermined level Menu.
  • Page 75 Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then PARENTAL CONTROL press ENTER. The area is selected. Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 76 using the number buttons.
  • Page 76 Area Code z Hint If you forget your password, remove the disc and Standard Code number repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited playback).” When you are asked to enter your Argentina 2044 password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

  • Page 77: Changing The Password

    Changing the password Controlling Your TV or AV Press DISPLAY while the player is in amplifier (Receiver) With stop mode. the Supplied Remote The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select By adjusting the remote signal, you can (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press control your TV with the supplied remote.
  • Page 78 TV. using the number buttons. Release [/1. Manufacturer Code number The 2 (volume) +/– buttons control the Sony 01 (default) AV amplifier’s volume. Aiwa 01 (default) If you want to control the TV’s volume Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

  • Page 79: 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 MENU: ENGLISH AUDIO: ORIGINAL By using the Setup Display, you can make SUBTITLE: ENGLISH various adjustments to items such as picture and sound.

  • Page 80: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Press X/x to select a setting, then Setting the Display or press ENTER. Sound Track Language The setting is selected and setup is complete. (LANGUAGE SETUP) Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” Selected setting “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN...

  • Page 81: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    Notes Settings for the Display • Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 (SCREEN SETUP) PAN SCAN” or vice versa. • The default setting of “TV TYPE” differs Choose settings according to the TV to be depending upon the player model.

  • Page 82: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    4:3 OUTPUT Custom Settings This setting is effective only when you set (CUSTOM “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to SETUP) “16:9.” Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the Use this to set up playback related and other aspect ratio on your progressive format settings.

  • Page 83: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Settings for the Sound Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you (AUDIO SETUP) play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded.

  • Page 84: Setting The Digital Output Signal

    AUDIO FILTER Setting the digital output signal Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the Switches the method of outputting audio audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is signals when you connect a component such 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).

  • Page 85: Settings For The Speakers (Speaker Setup)

    MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Settings for the Speakers Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. Select this when the player is (SPEAKER SETUP) connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play To obtain the best possible surround sound, multi-channel MPEG audio set the size of the speakers you have sound tracks, only the Front (L)
  • Page 86 • REAR Notes LARGE (REAR/SIDE): Normally select • The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at this position. Select according 120 Hz. to the rear speaker position*. • If your speakers are too small to reproduce low bass frequencies, utilize a subwoofer for low SMALL (REAR/SIDE): Select this frequency sound.

  • Page 87: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    TEST TONE REAR (3 m) Set this within –5 and The speakers will emit a test tone. Use this +0.6 m of the “FRONT” when you use the 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks and setting in 0.2 m increments. adjust “LEVEL (FRONT)” and “LEVEL For example, if “FRONT”...

  • Page 88: Additional Information

    The picture does not fill the screen, even problem before requesting repairs. Should though the aspect ratio is set in “TV TYPE” any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. under “SCREEN SETUP.” , The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your Power DVD.
  • Page 89 The sound volume is low. The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 63). , The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set , The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 “AUDIO DRC”...
  • Page 90 , Depending on the disc, you may not be able display. to do some of the operations above. Refer to the operating manual that comes with the , Contact your Sony dealer or local disc. authorized Sony service facility. The language for the sound track cannot “Data error”...

  • Page 91: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    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...

  • Page 92: Glossary

    DTS (page 22, 85) Glossary Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to multi-channel Album (page 62, 64) surround sound. The rear channel is stereo A unit in which to store JPEG image files or and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD.
  • Page 93 DVD+RW (page 6) Progressive format (page 20) A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and Compared to the Interlace format that rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording alternately shows every other line of an image format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format.
  • Page 94 Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual HD layers on one side only, you do not have to turn the disc over during playback. HD layer HD layer • Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc) This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD layer.

  • Page 95: Specifications

    (width/height/depth) incl. projecting Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM parts DVP-NS780V: 430 × 55.5 × 239 mm 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (44 kHz: –2 dB DVP-LS785V: 430 × 55.5 × 245 mm ±1 dB)/Super Audio CD: 2 Hz to 100 kHz (50 kHz: –3 dB ±1 dB)/CD:...

  • Page 96: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 52, 58, 80. 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 97: Index

    Index Numerics DISTANCE 86 ® DivX 70, 83 16:9 81 On-screen display DOLBY DIGITAL 27, 52, 84, 4:3 LETTER BOX 81 Control Menu Display 14 4:3 PAN SCAN 81 Setup Display 79 DOWNMIX 84 48kHz/96kHz PCM 85 ORIGINAL 37 DTS 27, 52, 85, 92 5.1 Channel Surround 22, 27, ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 37 DVD 6, 33, 92...
  • Page 98 TEST TONE 87 TIME/TEXT 46, 49 TITLE 46 Title 94 TITLE VIEWER 47 TOP MENU 36 TRACK 46 Track 94 TRACK SELECTION 83 TRACK VIEWER 47 Troubleshooting 88 TV TYPE 81 TVS 54 Usable discs 7 Video based software 93 VIDEO CD 6, 33 ZOOM 34, 65...
  • Page 100 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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