2-059-561-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions 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. Model No. DVP-NS775V Serial No.______________ For Customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
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. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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 adjusting volume Precautions On safety • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. • 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. Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . .
Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 The player cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on the previous page. • CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format. • Data part of CD-Extras. • DVD-ROMs. • DVD Audios. Also, the player cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code. • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).
Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Notes About the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (34) G X (pause) button (35) B SUPER AUDIO CD indicator (38, 90) Lights up when: H x (stop) button (35) – playing an HD (High Density) layer of Super Audio CDs. – no disc is inserted. C MULTI CHANNEL indicator (38, 90) Lights up when: – playing a disc that contains multiple audio signal channels. – no disc is inserted. I .
Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Lights up when you can change the angle (57) Disc type Lights up during Repeat Play (43) Current audio signal (53) Current title/chapter or playing time (49) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (39) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (44) Current scene or playing time (49) When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Playing status Disc type
Rear panel COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y PB PR L LINE OUT R PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT WOOFER 5.1CH OUTPUT A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (26) (27) (28) E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (19) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (26) (27) (28) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks (19) F S VIDEO OUT jack (19) C 5.
Remote L m/M buttons (46) SCAN/SLOW M H PLAY button (34) The H button has a tactile dot.* N X PAUSE button (35) O C/X/x/c buttons (37) P DISPLAY button (15) Q TOP MENU button (37) R [/1 (on/standby) button (34) S VOL (volume) +/– buttons (74) The + 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 CDs 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, see the pages in parentheses. Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
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. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 37) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY LIST. TIME/TEXT (page 46) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
INTERVAL (page 67) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. EFFECT (page 67) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 64) Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD. 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 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 video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords B S VIDEO cord (not supplied) Hookups 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 (480p) 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, 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. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, use this connection and press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to output progressive signals.
VCR CD/DVD player TV • 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. In case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 480p DVD player model, please contact our customer service center.
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. Some DVD software contains both video and film.
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. Hookups Select a connection Select one of the following connections, A through Components to be connected TV D .
z Hint If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection D . *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2 Manufactured under license from Digital * Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending.
A 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 Y PB PR L PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT Hookups LINE OUT R S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT WOOFER 5.1CH OUTPUT A R-AUDIO-L VIDEO (yellow)* (yellow)* (white) (white) TV LINE OUT to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (red) (red) Audio/video cord (supplied) to audio input l: Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 19).
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 COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y PB Hookups You can enjoy Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use C-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use C-2 .
D 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 D-1 . If you want to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using D-2 . With the following connections, you can enjoy a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.
D-1 : Connecting to the 5.1 ch input jacks You can enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. D-2 : Connecting to a DIGITAL OUT jack Hookups This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. 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 .. "/1 ./> X/x 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1.
6 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. 7 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type. ◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV • 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 78) ◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode • 16:9 (page 78) 8 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your amplifier (receiver) appears.
11Press ENTER. 15Press ENTER. “DTS” is selected. “REAR” is selected. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: D-PCM DTS 12Press X/x to select whether or not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver). Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 26 to 28 ( B through D ). B-2 16Press X/x to select the size of the rear speakers.
Enjoying the surround sound effects Hookups 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 26 to 28 ( B through D ). Each of these is the default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player. See page 76 for using the Setup Display. Audio Connection (pages 26 to 28) A • No additional settings are needed.
4 Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playing Discs Playing Discs Playback side facing down Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. [/1 A Z H 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 37.
Additional operations Z CLEAR ./> X H ZOOM (instant replay) (instant advance) x z Hints • The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialogue that you missed. • The Instant Advance function is useful when you want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to watch. Note You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes. Playing Discs ALBUM +/– may be canceled automatically when the picture is moved.
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 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. If you store a resume playback point for the 41st disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted. H x 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.
3 Press X/x to select a setting. • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing. • ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded. Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 4 Press ENTER. SA-CD MULTI/2CH SA-CD/CD Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. You can select the playback area you want to listen to.
Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer. You can select the playback layer you want to listen to. PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Each time you press the button, an HD layer or a CD layer is alternately selected. When playing a CD layer, the “CD” indicator in the front panel display lights up.
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 ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7. TITLE – – Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER. Selected title and chapter “TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7. TITLE – – ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD For example, select track “02.
2 Select the program number of the title, chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using X/x and press c. If you want to delete the title, chapter, or track from the program, press CLEAR. 3 Follow step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER. To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” 2 3 Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.” Press ENTER.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) 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. REPEAT ◆ When playing a DATA CD with MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files • DISC: repeats all of the albums. • ALBUM: repeats the current album. • TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track. ◆ When Program Play or Shuffle Play is activated • ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle Play.
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.) CLEAR A-B 1 During playback, when you find the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press A-B. The starting point (point A) is set. A 18 - 1:32:55 2 B 18 - 1:34:30 When you reach the ending point (point B), press A-B again.
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 Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) 2 Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW TITLE CHAPTER TIME/TEXT 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 INDEX SCENE ◆ When playing a Super Audio CD/CD TRACK ◆ When playing a DATA CD Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the display is turned off.
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. 3 Press ENTER. The first scene of each chapter, title, or track appears as follows. 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 Playback starts from the selected scene. To return to normal play during setting C/X/x/c DISPLAY O RETURN 1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears.
Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time TV/DVD switch 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), Super Audio CD, 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
To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) album name, etc. By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display the name of the album/track, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on your TV screen. Bit rate T 17:30 128k Checking the information on the front panel display You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display.
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD Playing time and number of the current track Remaining time of the current track*1 Notes • Depending on the type of disc being played, the disc text or track name may not be displayed. • The player can only display the first level of the disc text, such as the disc name or title. • Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.
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 either 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 Surround Mode Settings You can check the audio signal format by pressing 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 You can enjoy surround sounds while playing discs including Dolby Digital and DTS DVDs, even if you have only 2 or 4 speakers. Select the surround mode that best suits your speaker setup.
To cancel the setting Select “OFF” in step 2. For 2 speaker setups When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS has developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV.
◆NORMAL SURROUND Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder to create surround effects. The rear speakers will emit identical monaural sounds. If you are using a center speaker, the appropriate sounds for the center speaker will be delivered. L ◆VIRTUAL MULTI REAR Creates an array of virtual rear speakers from a single set of actual rear speakers.
L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right) LS: Rear speaker (left) RS: Rear speaker (right) : Virtual speaker 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 28, 82).
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:ENGLISH Enjoying Movies 1 Press SUBTITLE during playback. 1 Press ANGLE during playback.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity. • DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and color intensity. • CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level. • CINEMA 2: white colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased. • MEMORY: adjusts the picture in greater detail.
4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust “BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and “HUE.” Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS) To turn off the display Press O RETURN , or DISPLAY. You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture. Note The “BRIGHTNESS” setting is not effective if you connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT jack and select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel. X/x DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
Note This setting is not effective if you connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT jack and select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. DATA CDs that the player can play * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
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 63), 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.
To stop viewing the JPEG image Press x. z Hints • While viewing JPEG image files, you can set options such as “INTERVAL” (page 67), “EFFECT” (page 67), and “SHARPNESS” (page 59). • You can view JPEG images files without MP3 audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 66). • The date the picture was taken is displayed beside “DATE” in the Control Menu (page 15). Note that no date may appear depending on the digital camera.
3 Notes • The slide show stops when X/x or ZOOM is pressed.To resume the slide show, press H. • This function does not work if “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 66). • AUTO: plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album as a slide show. • AUDIO (MP3): plays only MP3 audio tracks continuously. • IMAGE (JPEG): plays only JPEG image files continuously.
Setting the pace for a slide show (INTERVAL) You can set the time the slides are displayed on the screen. 4 Press ENTER. Note 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 duration seem longer than the setting you selected. Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT) You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show.
3 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 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 68 Press ENTER.
2 Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM The Control Menu appears. 3 PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear. 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.
5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Follow steps 1 to 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.
6 PARENTAL CONTROL Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER. The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 72 using the number buttons. Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER . 7 Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears. Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press ENTER. The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.
z Hint If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited playback).” When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the player and press H. When the display for entering your password appears, enter your new password.
Changing the password 1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear. 3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD t,” then press ENTER. The display for entering the password appears. 4 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. 5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following: Code number Quasar 06, 18 [/1 Turn the TV on or off Radio Shack 05, 10, 14 VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV RCA 04, 10 Number buttons Select the channel of the TV and ENTER TV/VIDEO 74 Manufacturer Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources Sampo 12 Samsung 03, 04, 12, 20 Sanyo 11, 14 Scott 12 Sears 07, 10, 11 Code numbers of controllable TVs Sharp 03, 05, 18 If more than one code
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote TV/DVD switch "/1 VOL +/– Number buttons 1 2 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. 3 Release [/1. Hold down [/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons. The VOL +/– buttons control the AV amplifier’s volume.
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 77 to 82. 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: 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON OFF BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): FULL 4:3 OUTPUT: “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 76). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 LETTER BOX ON JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL 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. You cannot select this when the player outputs progressive signals (page 21). OFF ON Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level. Normally select this position. Raises the standard black level. Use this setting when the picture appears too dark. Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this to set up playback related and other settings.
◆ 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. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded.
◆ AUDIO FILTER Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz). SHARP Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling. SLOW Provides smooth and warm sound. Note There may be little effect by changing the digital filter depending on the disc or playback environment.
◆ DTS Selects the type of DTS audio signals. Settings for the Speakers D-PCM (SPEAKER SETUP) DTS Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder. 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.
• REAR Notes LARGE (REAR/SIDE): Normally select this position. Select according to the rear speaker position*. SMALL (REAR/SIDE): Select this when the sound distorts or the surround effects are difficult to hear. Select according to the rear speaker position*. NONE Select this if you do not connect rear speakers. * Rear speaker position Correctly specify the location of the rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect.
REAR (10 ft) Set this within –16 and +2 ft of the “FRONT” setting in 1 ft increments. For example, if “FRONT” is set to 17 ft, “REAR” can be set between 1 and 19 ft. Adjusting the speaker volume and level 1 Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup Display. 2 Select “TEST TONE” and set to “ON.” Note If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance according to the closest speaker.
Additional Information Troubleshooting , Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format 480p signals, the image may be affected when you set the player to progressive format. In this case, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and the player is set to normal (interlace) format.
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 80). , Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “OFF” (page 80). The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, or DTS sound track. , Check the speaker connections and setting (page 28, 30, 81). , The 5.1 channel sound is not recorded on the disc being played. The sound comes from the center speaker only.
Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal. 5 numbers or letters are displayed on the screen and on the front panel display. , The self-diagnosis function was activated. (See the table on page 88.) Some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play cannot be performed. The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display.
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.
DTS (page 23, 82) DVD+RW (page 8) Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.
Progressive format (page 21) Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 25 or 30 frames (50-60 fields) in one second, the Progressive format can show 50-60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper.
Specifications System General Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption: 12 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 55.5 × 239 mm (17 × 2 1/4 × 9 1/2 in.) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 2.
Language Code List For details, see pages 52, 57, 77. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index Numerics 16:9 78 4:3 LETTER BOX 78 4:3 PAN SCAN 78 48kHz/96kHz PCM 82 5.
T TEST TONE 84 TIME/TEXT 47, 49 TITLE 47 Title 90 TITLE VIEWER 48 TOP MENU 37 TRACK 47 Track 90 TRACK SELECTION 80 TRACK VIEWER 48 Troubleshooting 85 TV TYPE 78 TVS 53 U Usable discs 8 V Video based software 89 VIDEO CD 8, 34 Z ZOOM 35, 64 94
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