C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP-NS41P_NS50P US\01US01COV-CEK.fm master page=right 2-581-693-11(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-NS41P DVP-NS50P Serial No.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- • 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=right 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 Power requirements and power consumption t X 00V 00Hz NO.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=right Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Using Various Additional Functions . . . . .
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- Notes • Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (24) G x (stop) button (25) B Disc tray (24) H ./> (previous/next) buttons (34) C Front panel display (11) I PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (19) Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=right Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Lights up when you can change the angle (44) Disc type Lights up during Repeat Play (32) Current audio signal (42) Current title/chapter or playing time (38) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (28) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (33) Current scene or playing time (38) Wh
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left Remote I ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (25) J m/M buttons (35) SCAN/SLOW K ZOOM button (25, 51) L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons (25) M AUDIO button (41) N SUBTITLE button (44) O [/1 (on/standby) button (24) P VOL (volume) +/– buttons (57) The + button has a tactile dot.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=right Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function TITLE (page 35)/SCENE (page 35)/TRACK (page 35) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 35)/INDEX (page 35) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 35) Selects the track to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 27) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY LIST.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=right MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 52) Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD. 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,” “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE,” “SHARPNESS” only).
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=right Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords 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 C.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=right Using the PROGRESSIVE button PROGRESSIVE AUTO m PROGRESSIVE VIDEO m NORMAL (INTERLACE) Hookups By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel, you can select the signal format in which the player outputs video signals (Progressive or Interlace), and the conversion method for progressive signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=right B Connecting to a digital audio jacks input jack This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. Connect using a coaxial digital cord (not supplied).
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left 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 .. ENTER 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- 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 60) 8 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your amplifier (receiver) appears. Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left 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. 5 Press H. The disc tray closes. The player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver).
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- Additional operations master page=right Playback quickly or slowly with sound You can listen to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. During playback, press FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY. CLEAR REPLAY ADVANCE To return to normal playback Press H. Playing Discs The speed changes when you press either FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. If you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- Using the DVD’s Menu Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVDRW 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- 3 Press X/x to select a setting. • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing. • ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded. 4 Press ENTER. master page=left Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Number buttons ENTER RETURN 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF SET ON 3 master page=left Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER. PLAY DVD VIDEO 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, or CD. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- 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 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” 2 3 Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.” Press ENTER. Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters, or tracks.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left ◆ When Program Play or Shuffle Play is activated • ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle Play. 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. 4 1 Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play) master page=right To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. Notes You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.) Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (A-B REPEAT), then press ENTER.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. master page=left Locating a point quickly using the PREV (previous)/NEXT (next) buttons (Search) You can search for the next or previous chapter, track, or scene using ./> on the player.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- 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: 2 y1 Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD without PBC Playback master page=left 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. ENTER RETURN DISPLAY 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. Playback starts from the selected scene.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- 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/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=right Checking the play information of the disc Checking the information on the front panel display To check the DVD/CD text You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on your TV screen.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) Playing time and number of the current track Track name Current album and track number master page=left Notes • Depending on the type of disc being played, the DVD/CD text or track name may not be displayed. • The player can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. • Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound AUDIO 1 Press AUDIO during playback. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. See “Language Code List” on page 70 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- Checking the audio signal format 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 Rear (L/R) 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- To cancel the setting Select “OFF” in step 2. ◆TVS DYNAMIC THEATER Creates one set of LARGE virtual rear speakers and virtual subwoofer from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers and subwoofer (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- Notes • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off. • While playing a disc with subtitles, the subtitle may disappear when you press FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY button.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left 3 Press X/x to select the setting you 2 want. The default setting is underlined. • STANDARD: displays a standard picture. • 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- Sharpening the Pictures master page=right 4 Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect. (SHARPNESS) To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting Select “OFF” in step 3. You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. master page=left Notes • The player will play any data with the extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show Viewing a slide show with sound (MODE (MP3, JPEG)) You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide show. 1 When JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks are placed in the same album, you can enjoy a slide show with sound. Press DISPLAY during stop mode. The Control Menu appears.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- z Hints • To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)” (page 32) to repeat the track or album. • The player recognizes a maximum of 200 albums regardless of the selected mode.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear. Using Various Additional Functions 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL ON PLAYER PASSWORD OFF 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 master page=right 3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER. ◆ If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears. PARENTAL CONTROL CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER .
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- 6 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 70 using the number buttons. 7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press ENTER. The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. TV Number buttons master page=right 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left 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 59 to 63.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- 6 Press X/x to select a setting, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- 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 58). The default settings are underlined.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- ◆ 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 19). 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- ◆ 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- ◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Checking the audio signal format” (page 42).
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- Additional Information Troubleshooting master page=left , 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.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in the remote are weak. , There are obstacles between the remote and the player. , The distance between the remote and the player is too far. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the player. The disc does not play. , The disc is turned over. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down. , The disc is skewed.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left The language for the sound track cannot be changed. “Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD. , Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 27). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- 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:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- DVD VIDEO (page 7) A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=right Specifications System General Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Power requirements: U.S./Canadian models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Models for other areas: 110 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz See page 5 for further information. Power consumption: 10 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 43 × 237.2 mm (17 × 1 11/16 × 9 3/8 in.) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 1.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=left Language Code List For details, see pages 41, 44, 59. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
C:\Documents and Settings\PC3\Desktop\My Document\2581693111 DVPNS41P_NS50P_US\SOURCE\DVP- master page=right Index Numerics 16:9 60 4:3 LETTER BOX 60 4:3 PAN SCAN 60 48kHz/96kHz PCM 63 5.
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