Sony DVP-NC85H User Manual

2-666-954-11(2)

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-NC85H 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. For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:

Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

DVP-NC85H

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

The 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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

“dangerous voltage”

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the

receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation

between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment in to an

outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Notes About the Discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available disc/lens cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• If you have printed the disc’s label, dry the label before playing.

Important Safeguards

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

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. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization

This set is equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Follow the instructions below:

For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug:

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug:

This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart stand tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

S3125A

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

• Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.

• Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

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• 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.

Antennas Outdoor antenna groundin g

If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below.

An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code

Antenna Lead in Wire

Ground Clamp

Electric Service Equipment

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and powerline surges.

Antenna Discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250 Part H)

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.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set.

• If the set has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

• If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation.

• When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition.

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.

On power sources

• The player is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the player in a location with adequ ate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug.

• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not install the player in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the player and the discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the player.

On operation

• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the player, take out any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume

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.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this.

On transporting the player

Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below to return the internal mechanisms to their original positions.

1 Remove all the discs from the disc tray. 2 Press A to close the disc tray.

Make sure that “NO DISC” appears on the front panel display.

3 Press ?/1 to turn off the player.

The player enters standby mode.

4 Disconnect the AC power cord.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Table of Contents

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Notes About the Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Guide to the Control Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hookups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Hooking Up the Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Step 6: Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc

Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using the DVD’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW/DVD-R . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

A-B Repeat Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play,

Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR, MNR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (AV SYNC). . . . . . . . . 51

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 64

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 74

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Parental Control Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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 (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (video mode).

• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:

Icons Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CDRWs in video CD format or Super VCD format)

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files)

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+R s/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files)

*MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for

Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data.

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.

Note about CDs/DVDs

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of

format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

–KODAK Picture CD format

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardiz at io n) .

The player can play DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following format: –MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of

format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on this page.

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.

• Data part of CD-Extras.

• D VD Audio discs.

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.

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).

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

ALL

Region code

DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this player.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, there may be no region code indication, even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

00V 00Hz

NO.

DVP–XXXX

00W

0-000-000-00

Notes

• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs

Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for th e recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

• Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are s ome that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

• Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side . However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

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.

Index to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) button (26) B HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface) indicator (19, 65, 68, 75) Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to a HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input.

C DISC 1-5 buttons (27) D H (play) button (26) E x (stop) button (27) F ./> (previous/next) buttons (36) G A (open/close) button (26) H DISC SKIP button (28)

I PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (21)

Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.

J (remote sensor) (17) K EXCHANGE button (28) L Disc tray (26) M Front panel display (12)

* This player is based on version 1.1 of High-

Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications.

This DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Rear panel

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

PBP

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

A HDMI OUT (high-definition

multimedia interface out) jack (18)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (22) C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22) D LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (22)

E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (18) F S VIDEO OUT jack (18) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

PR) jacks (18)

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Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode disc

Current disc

Disc type

All Discs Repeat mode (34)

Disc numbers (27)

Playing status

Lights up when you can change the angle (46)

Lights up during Repeat Play (34)

Playing time of the current title (41)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (31)

Disc numbers (27)

Disc type

Current disc

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (35)

Current playing time (40)

When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Disc numbers (27)

Disc type*

Current track (40)

Current playing time (40)

Current disc

* When playing DATA DVDs, the DVD indicator is displayed.

When playing VIDEO CDs (without PBC), the VCD indicator is displayed.

z Hint

You can adjust the lighting of the front panel display by setting “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP.” (page 67)

All Discs Repeat mode (34)

Playing status

Lights up during Repeat Play (34)

Remote

I ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/

next) buttons (27)

J m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (37)

K ZOOM button (27, 55) L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons

(27)

M AUDIO button (43) N SUBTITLE button (46) O [/1 (on/standby) button (26) P VOL (volume) +/– buttons (61)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

Q TV/VIDEO button (61) R PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

button (39, 55)

S TIME/TEXT button (40) T MENU button (30) U ENTER button (24) V DISPLAY button (14) W H PLAY button (26)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

X x STOP button (27) Y X PAUSE button (27)

Z DISC SKIP button (44)

wj ANGLE button (46)

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (61) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (27) C Number buttons (30)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (32) E TOP MENU button (30) F C/X/x/c buttons (30) G O RETURN button (28) H / REPLAY/STEP/

ADVANCE/STEP buttons (27, 37)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

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

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.

Control Menu items

Selected item

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

Control Menu display 2 (appears for cert ai n di scs only)

Control Menu display off

Currently playing disc number Currently playing title number* Currently playing chapter number* Total number of titles*

Total number of chapters*

1 1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

OFF

) )

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF SET ON

PROGRAM

ENTER DISPLAY

Quit:

DVD VIDEO

Playback status (N Playback,

X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

Type of disc being played*

Playing time* Current setting Options

*1Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/ CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.

Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs, MP3 audio track number or JPEG image file

number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. *3Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” *4Displays the date for JPEG files.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function

DISC (page 37)

Selects the disc to be played.

TITLE (page 37)/SCENE (page 37)/TRACK (page 37)

Selects the title, scene or track to be played.

CHAPTER (page 37)/INDEX (page 37)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

TRACK (page 37)

Selects the track to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 30)

Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY LIST.

TIME/TEXT (page 37)

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD/DATA DVD track/file name.

PROGRAM (page 32)

Selects the title, chapter or track to play in the order you want.

SHUFFLE (page 34)

Plays the title, chapter or track in random order.

REPEAT (page 34)

Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/ album repeatedly.

A-B REPEAT (page 35)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 47)

Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best suits the program you are watching.

SHARPNESS (page 48)

Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.

BNR (page 49)

Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen.

MNR (page 49)

Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the faint noise appearing around the outlines of the images.

TVS (TV Virtual Surround) (page 44)

Selects the surround functions.

AV SYNC (page 51)

Adjust the delay between the picture and sound.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 58)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

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SETUP (page 63)

QUICK Setup (page 24) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio output signal. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

ALBUM (page 52)

Selects the album that contains MP3 audio track and JPEG image file to be played.

FILE (page 37)

Selects the JPEG image file to be played.

DATE (page 55)

Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.

INTERVAL (page 57)

Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.

EFFECT (page 57)

Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.

MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 56)

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

except “OFF” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE,” “SHARPNESS,” “BNR,” “MNR,” “TVS” only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST” (default setting). The “AV SYNC” indicator lights up in green when set to more than 0 ms.

when you select any item

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 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/Video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.

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Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corr osion.

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords

Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector or monitor, you must use pattern C. Select pattern D when connecting to a TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with HDMI input.

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

(yellow)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(yellow)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

l : Signal flow

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

to HDMI OUT

HDMI cord (not supplied)

OPTICAL

HDMI OUT

(green)

DIGITAL OUT

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

BPR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

(blue)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(red)

Component video cord (not supplied)

to S VIDEO OUT

CD/DVD player

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(green)

(blue)

(red)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

A If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of an audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow White (L) Red (R)

B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality im ages. With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector or AV amplifier

(receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P

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. For details, see “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 21).

B, PR)

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Green Blue Red

D If you are connecting to an HDMI/DVI input jack

Use a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack, carefully align the HDMI connector with the jack. Do not bend and apply pressure to the HDMI cord.

To connect to a TV with DVI input

Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any audio signals, so you have to use another audio connection in addition to this connection (page 22). Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).

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When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 65.

Notes

• Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack.

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

• If the picture appears too white when you are using A or B connection, set “BLACK LEVEL” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “OFF” (page 66).

Using the PROGRESSIVE button

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. Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:

PROGRESSIVE AUTO

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

NORMAL (INTERLACE)

◆PROGRESSIVE AUTO

Select this setting when: –your TV accepts progressive signals, and, –the TV is connected to the COMPON EN T VIDEO OUT jacks. Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detec ts the software type, and selects the appropriate conversion method. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met.

◆PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

Select this setting when: –your TV accepts progressive signals, and, –the TV is connected to the COMPONEN T VIDEO OUT jacks, and, –you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software. Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met.

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◆NORMAL (INTERLACE)

Select this setting when: –your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, –your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT

(VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT).

You cannot select this setting while the HDMI indicator is lit.

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 deri ved from fi lm and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.

Note

When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Images from the S VIDEO OUT and LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks are unaffected as they are output in the normal (interlace) format.

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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.

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)

(yellow)*

LINE OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

LINE OUT

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

BPR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

CD/DVD player

HDMI cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical/ HDMI digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

SubwooferCenter

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18).

z Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

A Connecting to audio L/R input

jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied).

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow White (L)

Red (R)

B Connecting to a digital audio

input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby

Digital* input jack, use this connection. Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord/HDMI cord (not supplied).

or DTS*2 decoder and a digital

Coaxial cord

Optical cord

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• Surround effect (page45) TV: Dynamic Theater, Dynamic, Wide, Night

Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night

HDMI cord

• Surround effect Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*2“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of

Digital Theater Systems, I nc.

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 24).

• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “96kHz/24bit” (page 70).

• The TVS effects of this player cannot be used with this connection.

• When you connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following:

– Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV

with the HDMI cord.

– Connect the player to the TV with a video cord

other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).

• When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack, carefully align the HDMI connector with the jack. Do not bend and apply pressure to the HDMI cord.

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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 ..

ENTE

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.

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” (press enter to run Quick Setup) appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, select “QUICK” (quick) under “SETUP” (setup) in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 64).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a

disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

5 Press X/x to select a langua ge.

The player displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.

6 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION:

BCR

/RGB (HDMI):

YC SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL 4:3 OUTPUT:

(COMPONENT OUT)

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

OFF

FULL

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