2-581-864-13(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS52P © 2005 Sony Corporation
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
On adjusting volume Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off. • If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 This Player Can Play the Following Discs .
Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Enjoying DivX® Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 About DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on this page. • CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format. • Data part of CD-Extras. • DVD Audio discs. • DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files. • HD layer on Super Audio CDs.
Notes • Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (24) F H (play) button (24) B Disc tray (24) G X (pause) button (25) C Front panel display (9) H x (stop) button (25) D I ./> (previous/next) buttons (33) (remote sensor) (14) E A (open/close) button (24) J PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (17) Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.
Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Disc type Playing status Lights up when you can change the angle (45) Lights up during Repeat Play (31) Current audio signal (42) Current title/chapter or playing time (37) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (28) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (32) Current scene or playing time (37) When playing back a CD, DATA DVD (MP3 audio/DivX video), DATA CD (MP3 audio/DivX video), or VIDEO CD (without PBC
Remote J m/M (34) (scan/slow) buttons K ZOOM button (25, 52) L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons (25) M (audio) button (41) N (subtitle) button (45) O [/1 (on/standby) button (24) P 2 (volume) +/– buttons (62) The + button has a tactile dot.* Q t (TV/video) button (62) R PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation) button (36, 52) S TIME/TEXT button (37) T MENU button (27) U ENTER button (21) V DISPLAY button (11) W H (play) button (24) The H button has a tactile dot.
Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) 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 m Control Menu display 2 (Only for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs without DivX video files) m Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.
List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function TITLE (page 34)/SCENE (page 35)/TRACK (page 34) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 34)/INDEX (page 34) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 35) Selects the track to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 27) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY LIST. TIME/TEXT (page 34) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
INTERVAL (page 54) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. EFFECT (page 55) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 53) Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD. z Hint The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item t except “OFF.
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. You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords C S VIDEO cord (not supplied) (yellow) INPUT Hookups Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through D, 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.
A If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) 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.
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. CD/DVD player Hookups VCR TV Connect directly • Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.
◆PROGRESSIVE VIDEO Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and – you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software. Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met.
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords (red) (yellow)* Audio/video cord (supplied) A INPUT Hookups Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.
A Connecting to audio L/R input B Connecting to a digital audio jacks input jack This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not supplied).
Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains. Hookups 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 .. ENTER 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1. 3 Switch the input selector on your LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
7 Press X/x to select the setting that 11Press X/x to select the type of matches your TV type. ◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode • 16:9 (page 65) ◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV • 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 65) 8 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack appears.
15Press ENTER. Hookups Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 68).
4 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. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Playback side facing down 5 Press H. The disc tray closes. The player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 27.
Additional operations Note You may not be able to use the Replay or Advance function with some scenes. Playback quickly or slowly with sound (replay) (advance) During playback, press FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY. The speed changes when you press either FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY. ZOOM Playing Discs You can listen to dialogue or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly.
Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. If you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted. 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. “RESUME” appears on the front panel display. 2 Press H.
Using the DVD’s Menu 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 title to be played. Playing Discs 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 using the TOP MENU button.
Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. ENTER RETURN 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. 2 Press the number buttons to select the item number you want. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.
12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF SET ON Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat PLAY DVD VIDEO Play) 3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER. “TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or CD. PROGRAM CLEAR ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7.
Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7. TITLE – – T –– 01 02 03 04 05 Selected title and chapter ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD For example, select track “02.” Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER. 3 Follow step 5 for new programming. To cancel a programme, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW • DISC: repeats all the titles of the selected type. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. ◆ When Programme Play is activated • ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Programme Play. 4 Press ENTER. Shuffle Play starts. ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • DISC: repeats all of the tracks. • TRACK: repeats the current track. To return to normal play ◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD • DISC: repeats all of the albums.
Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.) 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (A-B REPEAT), then press ENTER. The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 PLAY DVD VIDEO OFF SET OFF 3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER. The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.
Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can search for the next or previous chapter, track, or scene using ./> on the player. During playback, press > or . once briefly to go to the next or previous chapter/ track/scene. Or, press and hold > or . to search forward or backwards, and release the button when you find the point you want to return to normal playback.
Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) Press m or M when the player is in pause mode. To return to normal speed, press H. Each time you press m or M during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press the indication changes as follows: Playback direction 2 y1 Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ DATA DVD by track, index, or scene.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback 5 Press ENTER. The player starts playback from the selected number. SCENE ◆ When playing a CD TRACK ◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD ALBUM TRACK (MP3 audio tracks To search for a scene using the time code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) In step 2, select TIME/TEXT. “T **:**:**” (playing time of the current title) is selected. 2 Press ENTER. “T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.” Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter, title, or track, and press ENTER. PICTURE NAVI ENTER RETURN DISPLAY 1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER ENTER 2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item. • CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each chapter.
Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time TIME/TEXT ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD (with PBC functions) • *:* (minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current scene ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD • T *:* (minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current track • T–*:* Remaining time of the current track • D *:* Playing time of the current disc • D –*:* Remaining time of the current disc ◆ When playing a Super VCD (without PBC functions) • T
Checking the play information of the disc Checking the information on the front panel display To check the DVD/CD text 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. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text.
When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or CD Playing time and number of the current track Playing time and number of the current track Track name Remaining time of the current track Current album and track number Playing time of the disc When playing a DATA CD (DivX video), or DATA DVD (DivX video) Viewing Information About the Disc (returns to top automatically) Remaining time of the disc Playing time of the current file The current file nam
Notes • Depending on the type of disc being played, the DVD/CD discs text or track name may not be displayed. • The player can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. • Playing time of MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files may not be displayed correctly. • If you play a disc containing JPEG image files only, “NO AUDIO DATA” appears when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO,” “JPEG” appears when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” in the front panel display.
Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound ◆ When playing a DVD-RW The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined. Example: • 1: MAIN (main sound) • 1: SUB (sub sound) • 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound) ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined.
About audio signals Notes • 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.” • When playing DVD-RW in VR mode: If you connected to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP.
To cancel the setting TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) SUR ◆TVS DYNAMIC THEATER Creates one set of LARGE virtual rear speakers and virtual subwoofer from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers and subwoofer (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
◆TVS NIGHT Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialogue and enjoy the surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at low volume. ◆TVS STANDARD Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers.
Enjoying Movies Displaying the Subtitles Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing the disc. (subtitle) during playback. 1 Press (angle) during playback. Enjoying Movies 1 Press The following display appears.
◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video), or DATA DVD (DivX video) Select the displayed language. If “OFF” appears, the player does not support the subtitle signal format contained in the disc. Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) To turn off the subtitles Select “OFF” in step 2. 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.
3 Press X/x to select the setting you want. You can adjust each element of the picture individually. • PICTURE: changes the contrast • BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall brightness • COLOR: makes the colours deeper or lighter • HUE: changes the colour balance 1 The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears. 8(3 ) C 4 Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect. In step 3 of “Adjusting the Playback Picture,” select “MEMORY” and press ENTER.
Sharpening the Pictures To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting Select “OFF” in step 3. (SHARPNESS) Note You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture. ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY during playback (when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD, press twice). The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER. The options for “SHARPNESS” appear. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO OFF 1 2 OFF 3 Press X/x to select a level. • 1: enhances the outline.
Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVD that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the player can play Notes • The player will play any data with the extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG,” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format.
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.) When you press MENU and the list of album names appears (page 51), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G.
Selecting an album Selecting an MP3 audio track 1 1 Press MENU. The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER. The list of tracks in the album appears. MY FAVOURITE SONG 1(256) 3( 30) WALTZ FOR DEBBY MY ROMANCE MILES TONES MY FUNNY VALENTINE AUTUM LEAVES ALL BLUES S O M E D A Y M Y P R I N C E W ...
Selecting a JPEG image file 1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press PICTURE NAVI. The image files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on the right. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 To display the additional image, select the bottom images and press x. To return to the previous image, select the top images and press X. 2 Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view, and press ENTER. The selected image appears.
Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show Viewing a slide show with sound (MODE (MP3, JPEG)) You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide show. 1 When JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks are placed in the same album, you can enjoy a slide show with sound. Press DISPLAY during stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (MODE (MP3, JPEG)), and press ENTER. The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” appear.
z Hints • To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)” (page 31) to repeat the track or album. • The player recognizes a maximum of 200 albums regardless of the selected mode.
Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT) You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show. 1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode. 2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER. (EFFECT), The options for “EFFECT” appear. 3 ( 12) 4) 1( 23/10/2005 DATA CD JPEG MODE 1 MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3 MODE 4 MODE 5 OFF EFFECT Press X/x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. • MODE 1: the image sweeps in from top to bottom.
Enjoying DivX® Videos About DivX Video Files DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. This product is an official DivX® Certified product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX video files.
Playing DivX Video Files Selecting an album 1 Press MENU. A list of albums on the disc appears. Only albums that contain DivX video files are listed. You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). 3( 3) SUMMER 2003 NEW YEAR'S DAY MY FAVOURITES MENU RETURN ENTER DISPLAY 2 Press X/x to select the album you want to play. 3 Press H. Playback starts from the selected album.
Selecting a DivX video file 1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER. The list of files in the album appears. MY FAVOURITES 1(2 ) HAWAII 2004 VENUS 2 Press X/x to select a file, and press ENTER. The selected file starts playing. To stop playback Press x. To go to the next or previous page Press C or c. To return to the previous display Press O RETURN.
3 Using Various Additional Functions Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear. Locking Discs (CUSTOM 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL STOP DVD VIDEO CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs.
To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER. ◆ If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears. PARENTAL CONTROL CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER . Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER .
The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 76 using the number buttons. 7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press ENTER. The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed. Changing the password PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: OFF OFF 8: 7: 6: 5: 8 Notes • When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.
Controlling Your TV With the Supplied Remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. TV Number buttons Controlling other TVs with the remote 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. 1 While holding down TV [/1, press the number buttons to select your TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table below).
3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,” 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 64 to 69. Note Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all of the functions described may work. then press ENTER.
6 Press X/x to select a setting, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 PAN SCAN ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO FULL “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display.
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 63). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO FULL Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.
◆ 4:3 OUTPUT This setting is effective only when you set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9.” Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p) compatible TV, change the setting on your TV, not the player. This setting is effective only when “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” is selected by using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel. FULL Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV.
◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Selects the picture in pause mode. AUTO FRAME The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.
◆ 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 42). This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks – LINE (RGB)-TV jack – DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 68).
◆ DTS Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. OFF Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without 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.
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 mains lead is connected securely. Picture There is no picture/picture noise appears. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are damaged.
Sound distortion occurs. , Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” (page 67). The sound volume is low. , The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “TV MODE” (page 67). , Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “OFF” (page 67). Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in the remote are weak. , There are obstacles between the remote and the player. , The distance between the remote and the player is too far.
The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON” (page 66). Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal. Some functions such as Stop, Search, Fast Play and Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play cannot be performed.
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table. Glossary Album (page 49, 51) A unit in which to store JPEG image files or MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. (“Album” is an exclusive definition for this player.
DVD VIDEO (page 5) A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, a worldwide standard of digital compression technology.
Specifications System General Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/(NTSC) Power requirements: 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 11 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 43 × 237.3 mm (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 1.95 kg Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 % Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.
Language Code List For details, see pages 41, 45, 64. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index Numerics 16:9 65 4:3 LETTER BOX 65 4:3 OUTPUT 66 4:3 PAN SCAN 65 48kHz/96kHz PCM 69 5.
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