2-050-982-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS501P © 2004 Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For customers in the U.S.A Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Model No.
Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Use Power sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
• Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. • Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
On operation Precautions • The power requirements and power consumption of this player are indicated on the back of the player. Check that the player’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. DVP–XXXX X Power requirements and power consumption t 00V 00Hz NO. 00W • 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. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing a DATA CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . Specifying the slideshow duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting an effect for image files in the slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 51 56 57 Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .
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+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
Example of discs that the player cannot play Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs The player cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CDRs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on the previous page. • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A B C D E F 10 [/1 (on/standby) button (27) Disc tray (27) Front panel display (11) (remote sensor) (17) A (open/close) button (27) H (play) button (27, 37) G H I J X (pause) button (28) x (stop) button (28) ./> (previous/next) buttons (37) PROGRESSIVE indicator (19) Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.
Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Lights up when you can change the angle (47) Disc type Lights up during Repeat Play (35) Current audio signal (45) Current title/chapter or playing time (42) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (31) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (36) Current scene or playing time (42) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Playing status Disc type Lights up duri
Rear panel COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y LINE OUT PR PB VIDEO NORMAL PROGRESSIVE PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT** jacks (18) B LINE OUT (VIDEO)* jack (18) C NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch (66) D S VIDEO OUT* jack (18) 12 E LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack (21, 22, 23) F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22, 23, 24) * Do not set the “NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE” switch to “PROGRESSIVE” if you have connected the TV to these jacks (page 66) ** Set the “NORMAL/PROG
Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (62) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (27) C Number buttons (30) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D E F G CLEAR button (32) SUBTITLE button (47) AUDIO button (44) ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (28) H m/M SCAN/SLOW buttons (37) I X PAUSE button (28) J H PLAY button (27) The H button has a tactile dot.
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 m Control Menu display 2 (DATA CD only) 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, please refer to the pages in the parentheses.
List of Control Menu Items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 38)/SCENE (page 38)/TRACK (page 38) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 38)/INDEX (page 38) Selects the chapter or index to be played. ALBUM (page 38) Selects the album to be played. DATE Displays the recorded date, etc of the current JPEG image. FILE (page 38) Selects the JPEG image file to be played.
SETUP (page 63) QUICK Setup (page 25) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio output signal. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust other various settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting. z Hint The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item t except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS” only).
Hookups Hookups Hooking Up the Player Hookups 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 video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.
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. In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connection C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. Hookups C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) 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 color reproduction and high quality images.
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, A through Components to be connected .
A Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. CD/DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y LINE OUT PR PB VIDEO Hookups NORMAL PROGRESSIVE PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R AUDIO L LINE OUT DIGITAL OUT S VIDEO OUT A R AUDIO L LINE OUT (yellow)* (yellow)* (white) (white) (red) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) TV (red) Audio/video cord (supplied) to audio input l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18).
B 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 B-1 . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use B-2 . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
C Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers CD/DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y LINE OUT PR PB VIDEO NORMAL PROGRESSIVE PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT C-2 R AUDIO L LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL Hookups You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
D Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver).
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. 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 .. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 5 Press X/x to select a language. ENTER The player uses the language selected here to display the menu and subtitles as well.
“DTS” is selected. Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: OFF 48kHz/96kHz PCM: OFF ON YES LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT NO 9 Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER.
Playing Discs Playing Discs With the playback side facing down Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. [/1 H A 5 Press H. The disc tray closes, and 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 30. For VIDEO CDs, see page 31. Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.
z Hints • The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialog that you missed. • The Instant Advance function is useful when you want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to watch. Additional operations CLEAR ZOOM INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT ADVANCE Note You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes. Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from opening it.
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) Playing Discs 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. When you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted. • The resume playback point for the current disc is cleared when: – you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display.
Using the DVD’s Menu 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. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the MENU button.
3 Press X/x to select the setting. • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing. • ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded. 4 Press ENTER. Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) Number buttons Playing Discs 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.
z Hint To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H. Note Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H.
12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF SET ON PROGRAM Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER. ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7. TITLE – – ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD For example, select track “02.” Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER. T –– 01 02 03 04 05 Selected track ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7. TRACK –– 01 02 03 04 05 02 –– –– –– –– –– –– Press c.
To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order 1 Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” 2 3 Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.” 3 Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO • TITLE • CHAPTER ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • TRACK Press ENTER. z Hint You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed titles, chapters, or tracks.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • DISC: repeats all of the tracks. • TRACK: repeats the current track. Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) ◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) • DISC: repeats all of the albums. • ALBUM: repeats the current album. • TRACK: repeats the current track. You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Program Play modes.
Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play) 4 During playback, when you find the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press ENTER. The starting point (point A) is set. You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.) A 18 - 1:32:55 5 B 18 - 1:33:05 When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again.
Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) Press m or M while playing a disc. When you find the point you want, press H to return to normal speed. Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed changes. With each press the indication changes as shown below. Actual speeds may differ with some discs.
Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) When the player is in the pause mode, press STEP to go to the next frame. Press STEP to go to the preceding frame (DVD only). To return to normal playback, press H. Note You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode. 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 by track, index, or scene.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD without PBC Playback 4 Press the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you want to search. TRACK INDEX ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback If you make a mistake Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number. SCENE 5 Press ENTER.
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) 4 Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter, or track, and press ENTER. Playback starts. You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and quickly find the desired scene. PICTURE NAVI X ENTER RETURN 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) • TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only) • TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD only) 3 Press ENTER.
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 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 VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD Playing time and number of the current track Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Text z Hints • When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions, the track number and the index number are displayed after the text. • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the scene number and the playing time are displayed. • Long text that does not fit in a single line will scroll across the front panel display.
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. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.
Checking the audio signal format If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below. Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .
To cancel the setting L Select “OFF” in Step 2. R ◆TVS DYNAMIC Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (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.
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 whenever you want while playing a DVD. 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. SUBTITLE ANGLE The following display appears. 1 Press ANGLE during playback. 1:ENGLISH The number of the angle appears on the display.
Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD or DATA CD in JPEG format from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching. PICTURE MODE 1 Press PICTURE MODE during playback. The following display appears. DYNAMIC 1 2 Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined. • STANDARD: displays a standard picture.
Sharpening the Outline of an Image (SHARPNESS) The Sharpness function sharpens the outlines of images on your TV screen. ENTER 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. Enjoying Movies DISPLAY 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 OFF 1 2 3 Press X/x to select a level. • 1: enhances the outline. • 2: enhances the outline more than 1. 4 Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect.
Playing a DATA CD About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. Discs that the player can play You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for the player to recognize the tracks (or files).
When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any subalbums/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 52), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G.
Selecting an album from a DATA CD Selecting an MP3 audio track from a DATA CD 1 1 Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray. The list of albums recorded on the DATA CD appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing the MENU button. The albums recorded on the DATA CD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shaded.
Selecting a JPEG image file from a DATA CD 1 Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray. The albums recorded on the DATA CD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 2 Select an album using X/x and press PICTURE NAVI. Images of files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Select the image you want to view by pressing C/X/x/c and press ENTER. The selected image appears.
5 Press MENU. The list of albums recorded on the DATA CD appears. 6 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H. The player starts playing the selected album. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing the MENU button repeatedly. z Hints • You can also change the slideshow duration (page 56), effect (page 57) and sharpness (page 49) while viewing JPEG image files. • If you want to play a slideshow to the same audio track, set the track to Repeat Play (page 35).
To return to the actual image size at any time Press CLEAR. z Hint You can also move the enlarged picture using C/ X/x/c . Notes • If you press C or c to go to the next or previous image, the rotating a JPEG image functions are canceled. • The slideshow stops when you press X/x or ZOOM buttons. • Nothing happens when you press C while playing the first image file of the album.
Specifying the slideshow duration When you play JPEG image files using slideshow you can specify the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. 2 Press X/x to select (INTERVAL), then press ENTER. The options for “INTERVAL” appear. 3 ( 1 2) 4) 1( 10/29/2004 NORMAL NORMAL FAST SLOW1 SLOW2 DATA CD JPEG 3 Press X/x to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined.
Selecting an effect for image files in the slideshow When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewing the slideshow. ◆ 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 center of the screen. ◆ MODE4: The images randomly cycle through the effects. ◆ MODE5: The next image slides over the previous image. ◆ OFF: Turns off this function. 4 Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect.
3 Press X/x to select Using Various Additional Functions (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited acording to a predetermined level such as the age of the users.
To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.” 2 Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press ENTER. 3 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Number buttons To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is already set.
◆ When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: OFF 8: 7: 6: 5: PARENTAL CONTROL Enter password, then press OFF ENTER . 8 NC17 R Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER. Parental Control setting is complete. 4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: 4: PG13 USA The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.
Area Code Changing the password Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico 2362 Netherlands 2376 New Zealand 2390 Norway 2379 Pakistan 2427 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 Singapore 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499 Switzerland 2086 Thailan
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. 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). 2 Release TV [/1.
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 68. 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 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “16:9” Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) Selected setting SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON OFF BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): MODE (PROGRESSIVE): AUTO “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: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON OFF BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): MODE (PROGRESSIVE): Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.
◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. When progressive signals are being output (PROGRESSIVE is lit on the front panel display), BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is set to off regardless of the setting (ON/OFF). OFF Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level. ON Raises the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too black.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) ◆ 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. FRAME The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. 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 63).
◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) 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 63). The default settings are underlined.
◆ 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 without 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 68). DOLBY DIGITAL Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
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 Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,” the picture does not fill the screen. The power is not turned on. , The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
Operation The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files start playing simultaneously. The remote does not function. , AUTO has been selected in MODE(MP3,JPEG) (page 53). , 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. The disc does not play. , The disc is turned over. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray.
The language for the sound track cannot be changed. “Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD. , Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 30). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. , The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you want to play is broken. , The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
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. C:13:50 Cause and/or corrective action C 13 The disc is dirty or recorded in a format that the player cannot play (page 9).
DVD VIDEO (page 8) 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 17GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology.
Title (page 11) The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track (page 11) Sections of a picture or a music feature on a VIDEO CD, CD or DATA CD. (the length of a song). (“Track” in DATA CD is an exclusive definition for this player.
Specifications System General Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption: 11 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 43 × 237.7 mm (17 × 2 11/16 × 9 1/3 in.) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 1.95 kg (4 1/3 lb) Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 % Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.
Language Code List For details, see pages 44, 47, 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 PAN SCAN 65 48kHz/96kHz PCM 69 5.
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