3-075-802-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS705V DVP-NS905V © 2002 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. 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 cleaning Precautions On safety • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • 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.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 SURROUND Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Manual This Player Can Play the Following Discs Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: DVP-NS705V and DVP-NS905V. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the player. DVP-NS905V is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DVP-NS905V only.” • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote.
Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs * A logical format of files and folders on CDROMs defined by ISO (International Standard Organization) Also, the player cannot play the following
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel DVP-NS705V DVP-NS905V A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (33) Lights up in green when the power is on and lights up in red when the player is in standby mode. B SUPER AUDIO CD indicator Lights up when playing a Super Audio CD.
Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Disc type Playing status Current title and chapter (53) Digital MULTI REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE PGM A–B Current audio signal (56) TITLE TRACK Current play mode (44) CHAP INDEX Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format ANGLE NTSC HOUR Lights up when you can change the angle (61) MIN SEC Playing time (53) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (41) Disc type Playing status Digital MULTI MPEG REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE
Rear panel DVP-NS705V AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO OUT CENTER R COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR WOOFER R L PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT LINE (RGB)-TV LINE OUT DVP-NS905V AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO OUT CENTER R COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR WOOFER R L PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE 1 (RGB)-TV A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (25) (26) (27) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (25) (26) (27) C 5.
Remote DVP-NS705V A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (71) B Z (open/close) button (34) C Number buttons (38) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (44) E SACD (Super Audio CD)/CD button (40) F SACD (Super Audio CD) MULTI/ 2CH button (40) G (subtitle) button (61) H (audio) button (56) I TIME/TEXT button (52) J REPEAT button (46) K ./> (previous/next) buttons (34) L c / C (search/step) buttons (35) M H (play) button (33) The H button has a tactile dot.
DVP-NS905V A TV/DVD switch (71) B Z (open/close) button (34) C Number buttons (38) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR /- (ten’s digit) button (44) (71) E SACD (Super Audio CD)/CD button (40) F SACD (Super Audio CD) MULTI/ 2CH button (40) G (subtitle) button (61) H (audio) button (56) I TIME/TEXT button (52) J REPEAT button (46) K ./> (previous/next) buttons (34) L c / C (search/step) buttons (35) M H (play) button (33) 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 (DVD/VIDEO CD only) m ADVANCED display (DVD only. See page 54.) m Control Menu display off z Hint You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting “OFF” under “ADVANCED” in the Control Menu (page 54).
List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 49)/SCENE (page 49)/TRACK (page 49) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 49)/INDEX (page 49) Selects the chapter or index to be played. ALBUM (page 42) Selects the album to be played. TRACK (page 49) Selects the track to be played. INDEX (page 49) Selects the index to be played.
SETUP (page 74) QUICK Setup (page 29) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, the audio output signal, and the size of the speakers you are connecting. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting. PROGRAM (page 44) Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.
Simple Start Guide Quick Overview A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups” on page 19. Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.
Step 3: TV Hookups Connect a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) and mains lead in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the mains lead last. AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO OUT CENTER R COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR WOOFER R L PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT 5.
Step 4: Playing a Disc With the playback side facing down A Turn on the TV. B Press [/1 on the player. C Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. D Press A on the player to open the disc tray. Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want from the menu and play the DVD VIDEO (page 38) or VIDEO CD disc (page 41). To stop playing Press x.
Hookups Hooking Up the Player Hookups Follow steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, disconnect the mains leads, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 16). Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
A If you are connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack Connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. Also, when you set “LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB” under “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 76), use a SCART (EURO AV) cord that conforms to each signal.
Hookups For DVP-NS905V • If you cannot view the pictures from a VCR through this player which is connected to a TV with RGB component jacks, set to t (Audio/Video) on your TV. When you select (RGB), the TV cannot receive the signal from the VCR. • If you want to use your VCR’s SmartLink function, connect the VCR to your TV’s SmartLink jack and connect the player to the TV with another jack.
Step 2: 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 .
z Hint If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection D . * For DVP-NS705V ** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Hookups Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DVP-NS905V ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.
A Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in A of “Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 19), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV. CD/DVD player AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO OUT CENTER R COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR WOOFER R L PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT 5.
B Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck CD/DVD player AUDIO L VIDEO Hookups 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 You can enjoy the 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 CD/DVD player AUDIO L VIDEO Hookups If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use D-1 . If you want to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using 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 5.1ch input jacks You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS (DVP-NS905V only), or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. (When 6 speakers are connected, set “SURROUND” to “OFF.”) You can also enjoy Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) sounds, or surround sounds using various “SURROUND” modes (page 58).
Step 3: Connecting the Mains Lead Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains. Hookups Step 4: 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. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using. 16:9 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN YES LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT NO 7 Press X/x to select the setting that 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 76) ◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV • 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 76) 8 Press ENTER.
D-2 • DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 79) 13Press ENTER. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: PCM DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: D-PCM DTS 14Press X/x to select the type of DTS signal sent to your amplifier (receiver). Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 25 to 27 ( B through D ).
Enjoying the surround sound effects To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), set the following items as described below for the audio connection you selected on pages 25 to 27 ( B through D ). Each of these is the default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player. Refer to page 74 for using the Setup Display. Audio Connection (pages 24 to 27) A • No additional settings are needed.
◆ When using an amplifier (receiver) Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the player. Playing Discs Playing Discs 4 Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray. 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. Power indicator With the playback side facing down A 5 Press H.
• Set the sound to “STEREO” using the (audio) button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 56). • Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is set to “OFF” in the Setup Display (page 80), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.
When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the remote. The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. The Z button on the player or the remote does not work while the Child Lock is set. When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again. Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.
available. With each press the indication changes as follows: Playback direction × 2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD only) Using the click shuttle on the player (Shuttle mode) (DVP-NS905V only) 2M T 1M Opposite direction × 2b (DVD VIDEO only) t 1m t 2m The “× 2B”/“× 2b” playback speed is about twice the normal speed. The “2M”/“2m” playback speed is faster than “1M”/ “1m.” Watching frame by frame (Slowmotion Play) Press m or M when the player is in pause mode. To return to the normal speed, press H.
To return to normal play Press H. Playing a disc frame by frame using the click shuttle (Jog mode) (DVP-NS905V only) Press JOG. The indicator lights up and the player enters pause mode. 2 Turn the click shuttle. Depending on the turning speed, playback goes to frame-by-frame playback in the direction that the click shuttle is turned. Turn the click shuttle clockwise to go forward, and counterclockwise to rewind (DVD only).
Notes • “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 78). • The resume playback point for the current disc is cleared when: – you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display. • Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Programme Play. • This function may not work with some discs. Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVDRW Disc X/x • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing. • ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded. 4 Press ENTER. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Playing Discs Some DVD-RW discs 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).
Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD Disc 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. Press SACD/CD in stop mode. 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.
To return to the menu Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) 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.
Playing an MP3 Audio Track 1( 30) ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE JAZZ R&B MY FAVORITE SONGS CLASSICAL SALSA OF CUBA BOSSANOVA You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. 2 Z Select an album using X/x and press ENTER. The list of tracks contained in the album appears. JAZZ 1(90) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 H C/X/x/c 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SHE IS SPECIAL ALL YOU NEED IS ...
See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. To play a Multi Session CD Notes • If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks The playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.
Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, 1 Press DISPLAY twice (when playing a Super Audio CD/CD, press once). The Control Menu appears. 2 Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Press X/x to select (PROGRAM), then press ENTER. The options for “PROGRAM” appear.
To return to normal play PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE – – 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7. TITLE – – T C –– 01 02 03 04 05 ALL 01 02 03 04 05 06 PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7. TITLE – – To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off. To change or cancel a programme 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Creating your own programme (Programme Play).
Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. • You can also select “SHUFFLE” from the Control Menu (page 13). 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 Programme Play modes. CLEAR SHUFFLE CLEAR H REPEAT H 1 Press SHUFFLE during playback.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD • DISC: repeats all of the tracks. • TRACK: repeats the current track. 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 ◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play is activated • ON: repeats Programme Play or Shuffle Play. OFF SET OFF 3 To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.
5 When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again. The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:34:30 DVD VIDEO ON CHAPTER TIME A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55 B: 18 – 1 : 34 : 30 To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. z Hint You can select “A-B REPEAT” directly by pressing A-B.
Searching for a Scene Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene (Search mode) ◆ 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 TRACK INDEX You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number.
Note You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode. Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. PICTURE NAVI X ENTER C/X/x/c O RETURN 1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. TITLE VIEWER ENTER 2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select the item. Refer to the explanations given for each item in the following sections.
To return to normal play Dividing a scene into 9 sections (STROBE PLAYBACK) Press O RETURN. z Hint You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION” from the Control Menu (page 13). Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select all functions. • The sound is muted when using this function. You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and display the first scene of titles, chapters, or tracks. You can also play back from the selected title, chapter, or track.
Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
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. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on your TV screen.
To turn off the Control Menu Checking the Play Information Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,” whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.
Checking the play information of a DATA CD By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio).
2 Press Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, 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.
Current audio format* 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH DVD VIDEO PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 L C R LFE LS RS Notes • If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 80), the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (DVP-NS705V only). • “LFE” is always enclosed in a solid line when playing DTS sound tracks regardless of the LFE signal component being output (DVP-NS705V only).
• VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION SURROUND Mode Settings To cancel the setting Select “OFF” in step 2. For 2 speaker setups You can enjoy surround sounds while playing discs including Dolby Digital, DTS (DVPNS905V only), and MPEG audio DVDs, even if you have only 2 or 4 speakers. Select the surround mode that best suits your speaker setup. SUR 1 Press SUR during playback. The following display appears.
◆TVS NIGHT Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but the quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialog 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 actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below. This mode is effective when you use 2 separate front speakers.
◆VIRTUAL MULTI REAR Creates an array of virtual rear speakers from a single set of actual rear speakers. The position of the virtual rear speakers differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear speakers (page 81). REAR L L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right) LS: Rear speaker (left) RS: Rear speaker (right) : Virtual speaker z Hints • You can select “SURROUND” by pressing the SURROUND button on the player. • You can also select “SURROUND” from the Control Menu (page 13).
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, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. (subtitle) (angle) (subtitle) during playback. The following display appears. 1 Press (angle) during playback.
Note 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. Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen. X/x ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (BNR), then press ENTER.
4 Press ENTER. The disc plays with the setting you selected. Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) To cancel the “BNR” setting Select “OFF” in step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Notes • If the outlines of the images on your screen should become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.” • Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the “BNR” effect may be hard to discern.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level. • CINEMA 2: White colours become brighter and black colours become richer, and the colour contrast is increased. • MEMORY: adjusts the picture in greater detail. C 01:32:55 +1 –3 +3 –1 PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE RETURN RESET To turn off the display z Hints • When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or “CINEMA 2” is recommended. • The picture can be adjusted by pressing the PICTURE MODE button on the player as well.
Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing the outlines of images on your TV screen. Also, this function can soften the images on the screen. 3 Press X/x to select a level. • • • • 1: enhances the outline. 2: enhances the outline more than 1. 3: enhances the outline more than 2. SOFT: softens the image (DVD only). 4 Press ENTER. The disc plays with the setting you selected.
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 DVD VIDEO 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.
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. H X/x 1 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 NC17 R . 8 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.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is cancelled, the level returns to the previous level. 1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears.
To turn off the Sound Feedback function Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) The player beeps when the following operations are performed. The default setting of the Sound Feedback function is set to off.
Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. If you connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can control the volume with the supplied remote. Notes • Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) using some of the buttons below. • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
Number buttons, Selects the programme -/--* position of the TV TV/DVD** Switches the TV’s input source between the TV and player The button works even if the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD. * If you use number buttons to select the TV’s programme position, press -/-- followed by the number buttons for two-digit numbers.
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote For DVP-NS705V [/1 Number buttons 1 z Hint If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat steps above and enter the code number 90 (default). Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers) If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).
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 75 to 83. Note Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all 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: “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 PAN SCAN ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 74).
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 74). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.
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 74).
Notes • When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 75). • If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 80), the DTS sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK SELECTION” to “AUTO.” (DVP-NS705V only) • If PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order.
STANDARD Normally select this position. TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. WIDE RANGE Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance. ◆ AUDIO FILTER (except Super Audio CD) (DVP-NS905V only) 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.
DOLBY DIGITAL Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. ◆ MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. PCM MPEG Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder.
• CENTER Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the volume and the balance of the speakers to the same level. This setting is effective when connecting the speaker with 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (page 27). Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 74).
• SUBWOOFER NONE Select this if you do not connect a subwoofer. YES Select this if you connect a subwoofer to output the LFE (low frequency effect) signals from the subwoofer. Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. The default adjustments are in parentheses. FRONT (3 m) Set this between 1 and 15 metres in 0.2 metre increments. CENTER (3 m) Set this within –1.6 and +0.6 metres of the “FRONT” setting in 0.2 metre increments.
To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Use the amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume control. ◆ TEST TONE The speakers will emit a test tone. Use this when you use the 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks and adjust the “BALANCE” and “LEVEL.” OFF The test tone is not emitted from the speakers. ON The test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjusting balance or level. Adjusting the speaker volume and level 1 Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup Display. 2 Select “TEST TONE” and set to “ON.
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.
The sound comes from the centre speaker only. The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not correctly displayed. , Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the centre speaker only. , Set “SURROUND” to “OFF” (page 58). , The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characters are displayed as “*.” Operation The disc does not start playing from the beginning. The remote does not function. , The batteries in the remote are weak. , There are obstacles between the remote and the player.
The angles cannot be changed. , Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 38). , Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The angle can only be changed when the “ANGLE” indicator lights up on the front panel display (page 9). , The DVD prohibits changing of the angles. The player does not operate properly. , When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, unplug the player.
Glossary Chapter (page 9) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Dolby Digital (page 27, 79) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.
Scene (page 9) 2 channel playback area On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.” Multi-channel playback area Super Audio CD (page 6) A Super Audio CD disc can reproduce sounds that are extremely faithful to the original sound by use of DSD (Direct Stream Digital) technology. This technology utilizes a sampling frequency of 2.
Specifications System General Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/(NTSC) Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: DVP-NS705V: 16 W DVP-NS905V: 18 W Dimensions (approx.): DVP-NS705V: 430 × 74 × 255 mm DVP-NS905V: 430 × 77 × 257 mm (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): DVP-NS705V: 2.6 kg DVP-NS905V: 2.
Language Code List For details, see pages 56, 61, 75. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index Numerics 16:9 76 4:3 LETTER BOX 76 4:3 PAN SCAN 76 48kHz/96kHz PCM 80 5.
Troubleshooting 84 TV TYPE 76 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) 58 U Usable discs 6 V VIDEO CD 6, 33 Sony Corporation
