Sony DVPNS-30, DVPNS-32, DVPNS-33 Service manual

DVP-NS30/NS32/NS33/NS52P

SERVICE MANUAL

Photo : DVP-NS30

RMT-D175P

AEP Model

DVP-NS30/NS32/NS33/NS52P

Russia Model

DVP-NS30/NS32/NS52P

UK Model

DVP-NS30/NS52P

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/NTSC

Audio characteristics

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM

96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/ DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB

(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only)

Harmonic distortion: 0.003% Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/

CD: 99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

SPECIFICATIONS

Outputs

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/

Load impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/

2 Vrms/ 10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

(DVP-NS52P only): Optical output jack/–18 dBm (wave length 660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/

1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT

(DVP-NS52P only): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL),

0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR )

(DVP-NS52P only): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

General

Power requirements:

220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

DVP-NS32/NS33: 10 W DVP-NS52P: 11 W

Dimensions (approx.):

DVP-NS32/NS33:

430 × 43 × 237.2 mm

DVP-NS52P:

430 × 43 × 237.3 mm (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.):

DVP-NS32/NS33: 1.92 kg

DVP-NS52P: 1.95 kg Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C Operating humidity: 25% to 80%

Supplied accessories

See page 15

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

CD/DVD PLAYER

DVP-NS30/NS32/NS33/NS52P

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the replacement of any such line cord to the customer.

6. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage. Check leakage as described below.

To Exposed Metal

Parts on Set

0.15 F

Fig.A. Using an Acvoltmeter to check AC leakage.

WHEN SERVICING, DO NOT APPROACH THE LASER EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DISTANCE OF MORE THAN 25 cm FROM THE SURFACE OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.

1.5k

Earth Ground

WARNING!!

Voltmeter (0.75 V)

CAUTION:

The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye hazard.

LEAKAGE TEST

The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5mA (500 microampers). Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.

1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA TW-540A. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions to use these instruments.

2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245 digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a VOM or battery-operated AC volmeter. The “limit” indication is 0.75V, so analog meters must have an accurate low voltage scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples of a passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital multimeters that have a 2V AC range are suitable. (See Fig. A)

Unleaded solder

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C highter than

ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350°C Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong viscosity

Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder

It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DVP-NS30/NS32/NS33/NS52P

SERVICE NOTE

1. Disc Removal Procedure (at POWER OFF) .............. 4

1. GENERAL

Warning .......................................................................... 1-1

Notes About the Discs .................................................. 1-1

Precautions.................................................................... 1-1

About this Manual .......................................................... 1-1

This Player Can Play the Following Discs................... 1-1

Index to Parts and Controls ......................................... 1-2

Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) ........ 1-3

Hookups ................................................................................ 1-4

Hooking Up the Player .................................................. 1-4

Step 1: Unpacking ......................................................... 1-4

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote ................. 1-4

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords ............................ 1-4

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords ............................ 1-5

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead ............................. 1-5

Step 6: Quick Setup ...................................................... 1-5

Playing Discs ......................................................................... 1-6

Playing Discs ................................................................. 1-6

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You

Stopped the Disc (Resume Play/

Multi-disc Resume) .................................................. 1-7

Using the DVD's Menu.................................................. 1-7

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a

DVD-RW ................................................................... 1-7

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions

(PBC Playback) ........................................................ 1-7

Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play,

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play ........... 1-7

Searching for a Scene .......................................................... 1-8

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search,

Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) ............... 1-8

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc.......... 1-9

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) ......... 1-9

Viewing Information About the Disc ..................................... 1-9

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ........ 1-9

Sound Adjustments ............................................................... 1-10

Changing the Sound ...................................................... 1-10

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) ............................. 1-11

Enjoying Movies .................................................................... 1-11

Changing the Angles ..................................................... 1-11

Displaying the Subtitles................................................. 1-11

Adjusting the Playback Picture

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) ................................. 1-12

Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS)..................... 1-12

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images .............................. 1-12

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ....... 1-12

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files ........ 1-13

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show ..................... 1-13

Enjoying DivX Videos ............................................................ 1-14

About DivX Video Files .................................................. 1-14

Playing DivX Video Files ............................................... 1-14

Using Various Additional Functions ...................................... 1-15

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) .......................................... 1-15

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote ............. 1-16

Settings and Adjustments..................................................... 1-16

Using the Setup Display ............................................... 1-16

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP) ............................................. 1-16

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) ................ 1-16

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) .......................... 1-17

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) ..................... 1-17

Additional Information ............................................................ 1-18

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 1-18

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/

numbers appear in the display ................................ 1-18

Glossary ........................................................................ 1-18

Specifications................................................................. 1-19

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Upper Case ................................................................... 2-1

2-2. Front Panel Assembly ................................................... 2-1

2-3. Loading Assembly ......................................................... 2-2

2-4. Optical Device (KHM-310CAA/C2RP) ......................... 2-3

2-5. MV-045, IF-124 and ER-037 Boards ........................... 2-4

2-6. Switching Regulator ...................................................... 2-4

2-8. Interval Views ................................................................. 2-5

2-9. Circuit Boards Location................................................. 2-6

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. Overall Block Diagram .................................................. 3-1

3-2. Power Line Block Diagram ........................................... 3-3

3-3. System Control/Signal Processor Block Diagram ...... 3-5

3-4. RF/Servo Block Diagram .............................................. 3-7

3-5. Audio Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-9

3-6. Video Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-11

3-7. Interface Control Block Diagram .................................. 3-13

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram ........................................... 4-1

4-2. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ........ 4-3

Waveform ...................................................................... 4-4

• MV-045 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 4-5

• MV-045 (CPU, Servo-DSP, AVDEC)

Schematic Diagram ............................................ 4-7

• MV-045 (Drive) Schematic Diagram ....................... 4-9

• MV-045 (Video) Schematic Diagram ....................... 4-11

• MV-045 (Audio) Schematic Diagram ....................... 4-13

• MV-045 (Power) Schematic Diagram...................... 4-15

• IF-124 Printed Wiring Board .................................... 4-17

• IF-124 (Interface) Schematic Diagram .................. 4-19

• ER-037 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 4-21

• ER-037 (Euro Out) Schematic Diagram ................ 4-23

• Power Block (2P-P1-9054F)

Printed Wiring Board ........................................... 4-25

• Power Block (2P-P1-9054F)

Schematic Diagram ............................................ 4-27

5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. System Control Pin Function

(MV-045 BOARD IC101) .............................................. 5-1

6. TEST MODE

6-1. Executing IOP Measurement ....................................... 6-1

6-2. Emergency History Check ........................................... 6-1

6-3. Initializing Setup Data .................................................... 6-2

6-4. Version Information ....................................................... 6-3

6-5. If Con Self Diagnostic Function .................................... 6-3

7. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

7-1. Power Supply Adjustment ............................................. 7-1

7-2. Adjustment of Video System ......................................... 7-2

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

8-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 8-1

8-1-1. Main Section ............................................................. 8-1

8-1-2. Mechanism Deck Assembly .................................... 8-3

8-2. Electrical Parts List ....................................................... 8-4

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SERVICE NOTE

1. DISC REMOVAL PROCEDURE (at POWER OFF)

1) Open dust cover to access to a hole insert a tapering driver into the aperture of the unit bottom, and move the lever of chuck can in the direction of the arrow A. (See Fig. 1)

2) Draw out the tray in the direction of the arrow B, and remove a disc. (See Fig. 1)

The lever of a zipper cam

Tray

Hold

Fig. 1.

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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 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. 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.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operat es on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

• To prevent fire or sh ock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Installing

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

• Keep the unit and di scs away from equipment with strong magnet, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

SECTION 1

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 centre out.

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

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

GENERAL

This section is extracted from instruction manual. 2-581-864-E1

Precautions

On safety

• 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.

• 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 (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the player in a location with adequate 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.

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

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a 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.

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

Enjoying DivX® Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

About DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Playing DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Controlling Your TV With the Supplied Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 65

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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

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

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models: DVP-NS32, NS33 and DVP-NS52P. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the player. DVP-NS52P is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DVP-NS52P only.”

•Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

•“DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and DVDRWs/DVD-Rs.

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

Icons Meanings

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

Functions available for DVD-RWs 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

audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX

MP3

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD- ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVDRWs/DVD-Rs) containing MP3

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

*2 DivX *3 DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.

video files.

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

is a video file compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.

audio tracks, JPEG image files and DivX

*2*3

video files)

*2*3

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-Video” and the “CD” logo 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, JPEG image files, and

DivX video 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 Standardization).

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

DivX video 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.

• DVD Audios.

• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files.

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.

• 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) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVP–XXXX

0-000-000-00

ALL

Region code

DVD VIDEOs labelled 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.

00W

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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 the 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 some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

• DualDiscs This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. Please be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because these d iscs do not conform to the CD standard. “DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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

DVP-NS52P

DVP-NS32/NS33

A [/1 (on/standby) button (25) B Disc tray (25) C Front panel display (10) D (remote sensor) (15) E A (open/close) button (25)

F H (play) button (25) G X (pause) button (26) H x (stop) button (26) I ./> (previous/next) buttons (34) J PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (18)

(DVP-NS52P only) Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.

Rear panel

DVP-NS52P

LINE OUT

LINE

AUDIO

YPB/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

R/CR

(RGB)

S VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

VIDEOCOAXIAL

LINE

(RGB)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

DVP-NS32/NS33

DIGITAL OUT

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20) B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (20) C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16)

CENTER

D LINE (RGB) - TV jack (16) E S VIDEO OUT jack (DVP-NS52P

only) (16)

F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

, PR/CR) jacks (DVP-NS52P only)

C (16)

G DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack

(DVP-NS52P only) (20)

Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

Disc type

Playing status

Lights up during Repeat Play (32)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (29)

Disc type

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (33)

When playing back a CD, DATA DVD (MP3 audio/DivX video), DATA CD (MP3 audio/DivX

video), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Playing status

Disc type*

*1 When playing DivX video files, the current track is not displayed. *2 When playing DATA DVDs, the DVD indicator is displayed.

Lights up when you can change the angle (46)

Current audio signal (43)

Current title/chapter or playing time (38)

Playing status

Current scene or playing time (38)

Lights up during Repeat Play (32)

Current track*1 (38)

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (50)

Playing time (38)

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Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (63) B Z (open/close) button (26) C Number buttons (28)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (30) E TOP MENU button (28) F C/X/x/c buttons (28) G O RETURN (return) button (26) H / (replay/step/

advance/step) buttons (26, 35)

I ./> (previous/next) buttons (26)

J m/M (scan/slow) buttons

(35)

K ZOOM button (26, 53) L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons

(26)

M (audio) button (42) N (subtitle) button (46) O [/1 (on/standby) button (25) P 2 (volume) +/– buttons (63)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

Q t (TV/video) button (63) R PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

button (37, 53)

S TIME/TEXT button (38) T MENU button (28) U ENTER button (22) V DISPLAY button (12) W H (play) button (25)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

X x (stop) button (26) Y X (pause) button (26) Z SUR (surround) button (44)

wj (angle) button (46)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

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

Control Menu display 2 (Only for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs without DivX video files)

Control Menu display off

Control Menu display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.

Playback status (N Playback,

X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

Type of disc being played*

Playing time* Current setting

Options

Currently playing chapter number*

Currently playing title number*

Total number of titles*

Total number of chapters*

Control Menu items

)

1 2 (2 7

)

1 8 (3 4 T

Selected item

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

*1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

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

*2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs,

MP3 audio track number or JPEG image file number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX video file number for DATA CDs/DATA

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

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY.

OFF OFF SET ON

PROGRAM

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ENTER DISPLAY

Quit:

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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 28)

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

TIME/TEXT (page 35)

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 30)

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

SHUFFLE (page 31)

Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.

REPEAT (page 32)

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

A-B REPEAT (page 33)

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 49)

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

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 61)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 64)

QUICK Setup (page 22) 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 36)

Selects the album that contain JPEG image file to be played.

FILE (page 36)

Selects the JPEG image file to be played.

ALBUM (page 36)

Selects the album that contain DivX video file to be played.

FILE (page 36)

Selects the DivX video file to be played.

DATE (page 53)

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

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INTERVAL (page 55)

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

EFFECT (page 56)

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

MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 54)

Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD.

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in gree n

except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS,” “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST” (default setting).

when you select any item

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Hooking Up the Player

Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.

Notes

• Plug cords sec urely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the ins tructions supplied with the components to be connected.

• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.

• Be sure to discon nect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

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. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.

Notes

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

• Do not drop any f oreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batte ries.

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

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

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,

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projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). (For DVP-NS52P only) In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern A.

INPUT

(yellow)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

(blue)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

AUDIO

YPB/C

PR/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(red)

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT*

(green)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(green)

PB/CB

(blue)

PR/CR

(red)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

l : Signal flow

* DVP-NS52P only

Note

When connecting to a progressive TV, it is recommended t hat you use only pattern A. If you connect to your TV using both A and B, a special control signal transmi tted via the SCART cable may cause the signal to be switched to the SCART jack.

(yellow)

LINE OUT

LINE

VIDEO

(RGB)

S VIDEO OUT

to LINE (RGB)-TV

Component video cord (not supplied)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

to S VIDEO OUT*

CENTER

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

INPUT

S VIDEO

CD/DVD player

SCART cord (not supplied)

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

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

B/CB

, PR/CR)

(DVP-NS52P only)

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 colour reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p 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 18).

Green Blue Red

If you are connecting to a SCART input jack

Connect a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART 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 66), use a SCART cord that conforms to each signal. (DVP-NS52P only) With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

When connecting to a wide screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 66.

If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of an audio/video cord (not supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. (DVP-NS52P only) With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack (DVP-NS52P only)

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.

Green Blue Red

Yellow White (L) Red (R)

Notes

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

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CD/DVD player

• Consumers sho uld note that not all high definition television sets are fully compa tible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the co nnection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p and 625p DVD player model, please contact our customer service centre.

• When you connect the player to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the player automatically when you start playback. In this case, press t (TV/video) on the remote to return the input to the TV.

• If you set “LINE” in SCREEN SETUP to “RGB” (page 22, 66), the player outputs no component video signals.

When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear on the PAL colour system televisions. In this case, open the tray and remove the disc.

VCR

Connect directly

Using the PROGRESSIVE button (DVP-NS52P only)

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 the PROGRESSIVE button, 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 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects 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.

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◆PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT 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.

◆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).

◆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 25 frames/50 fields (30 frames/60 fields) per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film. 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.

Notes

• When you play video-b ased software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear unnatural due to the conversion proc ess 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.

• If you set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “RGB,” then the player switches to “NORMAL (INTERLACE).” This will happen even though you select “PROGRESSI VE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO.”

• When using LINE OUT (V IDEO) or S VIDEO OUT, the picture may appear to flicker each time the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel is pressed (Interlace switches to Progressive or vice versa).

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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,

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projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

(red)

(white)

(yellow)*

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

LINE OUT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

AUDIO

PB/C

OPTICAL

PR/C

DIGITAL OUT

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL*

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

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

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

to optical digital input

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

CENTER

LINE

(RGB)

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

CD/DVD player

)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial digital input

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

SubwooferCenter

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 (not supplied).

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

• Surround effect (page 44)

TV: Dynamic Theatre, Dynamic, Wide, Night

Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night

Connecting to a digital audio

input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby* Digital, DTS* a digital input jack, use this connection. Connect using a coaxial or optical (DVPNS52P only) digital cord (not supplied).

Yellow White (L) Red (R)

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

• After you have completed the connection, make

• The surround sound effects of this player cannot

• In order to list en to DTS sound tracks, you must

or MPEG audio decoder and

Coaxial cord

Optical cord

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Notes

the appropriate settings in Quick Setup (page22). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in Audio Setup (page 69). Otherwise , no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

be used with this connection.

use this connection. DTS sound tracks are not output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks, even if you set “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 22).

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*1The yellow plug is used for video signals (pa ge 16).

DVP-NS52P only.

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

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

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Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.

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 .. The on-screen display differ depending on the player model.

ENTE

Turn on the TV.

Press [/1.

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 65).

Press ENTER without inserting a disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. The available languages differ depending upon the player model.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

NEDERLANDS

Press X/x to select a language.

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

Press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

ITALIANO

ESPAÑOL

DANSK

SVENSKA

16:9 16:9

FULL

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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 66)

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 66)

Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack appears.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE:

4:3 OUTPUT:

Press X/x to select the type of

JACKET PICTURE

S VIDEO

signal you want to output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack.

◆ Video signals

• VIDEO (page 66)

◆ S video signals

• S VIDEO (page 66)

◆ RGB signals

• RGB (page 66)

(DVP-NS52P only) When you select “RGB,” you will be unable to use the PROGRESSIVE button, and the player will not output video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

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.

YES

LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT

VIDEO VIDEO

RGB

Press X/x to select the type of

jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER.

If you did not connect an AV amplifier (receiver), select “NO,” then go to step

15. If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using just an audio cord, select “YES: LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO),” then go to step 15. If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using either a optical or coaxial digital cord, select “YES: DIGITAL

16:9

OUTPUT.”

Press X/x to select the type of

Dolby Digital signal you wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder, select “DOLBY DIGITAL.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:

Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selected.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:

Press X/x to select whether or

not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver).

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, select “ON.” Otherwise, select “OFF.”

OFF

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

ON D-PCM D-PCM

DOLBY DIGITAL

48kHz/16bit

OFF

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

PCM

OFF OFF

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Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to

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“MPEG” (page 69).

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.

RETURN

Turn on your TV.

Press [/1.

The player turns on.

Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the player.

ENTER

Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray.

Playback side facing down

Press H.

The disc tray closes. The player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 28. For VIDEO CDs, see page 29.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

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You can have the player turn off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes. To turn this function on or off, set “AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON” or “OFF” (

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO

• DTS audio signals are output only through the

• When you play a DVD VID EO with DTS sound

• If you connect the player to audio equipment

* DVP-NS52P only

page 67)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL*) jack.

tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 70).

without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 70). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Playing Discs

Additional operations

CLEAR

(replay)

ZOOM

SLOW PLAY

To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Press X

Resume play after pause

Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode

Go back to the previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode

Stop play and remove the disc

Replay the previous

scene*

Briefly fast forward the current scene*

Magnify the image*

*1DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The

button can be used except for DivX video files.

DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD+RWs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files.

Video and JPEG pictures only (except BACKGROUND pictures). You can move the enlarged picture using C/X/x/c. Depending upon the contents of the disc, the zoom function may be cancelled automatically when the picture is moved.

Press X or H

Press >

Press .

Press Z

Press (replay) during playback

Press

(advance) during playback

Press ZOOM repeatedly. Press CLEAR to cancel.

(advance)

FAST PLAY

Note

You may not be able to use the Replay or Advance function with some scenes.

Playback quickly or slowly with sound

You can listen to dialogue or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly.

During playback, press FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY.

The speed changes when you press either FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY.

To return to normal playback

Press H.

Notes

• You can only u se this function with DVDs/ VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs and DVD-RWs in VR mode only.

• “Operation not possible” will appear when maximum or minimum speed is reached.

• During FAST PLAY and SLOW PLAY mode, you cannot change angle (page 46), subtitle (page

46), and the sound (page 42). The sound can only be changed for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs.

• Fast Play an d Slow Play functions do not work when playing DTS sound tracks.

• You cannot use Fa st Play and Slow Play function when playing a still picture on DVD-RW in VR mode.

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from opening it.

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 buttons on the player or the remote do not work while the Child Lock is set.

To unlock the disc tray

When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.

Note

Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu (page 65), the disc tray remains locked.

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Resuming Playback from

the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

Play/Multi-disc Resume)

The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc.

Resuming playback for the current disc (Resume Play)

The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.

“RESUME” appears on the front panel display.

Press H.

The player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1.

z Hint

To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H.

Note

• The resume pla yback point for the current disc is cleared when:

– you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Disp lay. – you disconnect the mains lead.

(Resume

• When playing a DVD-RW in VR mode, the point where you stopped is cleared when the disc tray is opened or the mains lead is disconnected.

• When playing a CD, the point where you stopped is cleared when the disc tray is opened or the mains lead is disconnected.

• When playing a DATA CD, the point where you stopped is cleared when the player enters standby mode, the disc tray is opened, or the main s lead is disconnected.

• This function may not work with some discs.

• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Programme Play.

Storing the point where you stopped the disc (Multi-disc Resume) (DVP-NS33/NS52P only)

The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. When you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.

z Hints

• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H.

• To turn off the Multi-disc Resume function, set “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “OFF” (page 68). Playback restarts at the resume point only for the current disc i n the player.

Notes

• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 67).

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:

– you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Disp lay.

• This function may not work with some discs.

• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Programme Play.

• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON” and you playback a recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may playback other recorded discs from the same resume point. To play from the beginning, press x twice and then press H.

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Using the DVD’s Menu

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as language for the sound and subtitles, select these items using the MENU button.

Number buttons

Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to select the item you want to play or change.

If you press the number buttons, the following display appears. Press the number buttons to select the item you want.

Press ENTER.

MENUTOP MENU ENTER

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.

ENTER DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY when the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER.

The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” appear.

)

1 2 (2 7

)

1 8 (3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5 PLAY LIST PLAY LIST ORIGINAL

Press X/x to select a setting.

• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing.

• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded.

Press ENTER.

DVD-RW

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.

Number buttons

RETURN

Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

Press the number buttons to select the item number you want.

Press ENTER.

Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.

Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.

To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

(PBC Playback)

ENTER

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 a nd the player starts continuous play. You canno t play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H.

Note

Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H.

Playing Discs

Various Play Mode Functions

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat

Play)

You can set the following play modes:

• Programme Play (page 30)

• Shuffle Play (page 31)

• Repeat Play (page 32)

• A-B Repeat Play (page 33)

Note

The play mode is cancelled when: – you eject the disc. – the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

Creating your own programme (Programme Play)

You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create your own programme. You can programme up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.

Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (PROGRAM), then press ENTER.

The options for “PROGRAM” appear.

(Programme Play,

CLEAR

ENTER

DISPLAY

)

1 2 (2 7

)

1 8 (3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5 OFF OFF SET ON

Press X/x to select “SETt,” then press ENTER.

“TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or CD.

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TITLE – –

2. TITLE – –

3. TITLE – –

4. TITLE – –

5. TITLE – –

6. TITLE – –

7. TITLE

Press c.

The cursor moves to the title or track row “T” (in this case, “01”).

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

– –

1. TITLE

– –

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

Chapters recorded on a disc

Select the title, chapter, or track you want to programme.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

For example, select chapter “03” of title “02.” Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER.

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

– –

1. TITLE – –

2. TITLE – –

3. TITLE – –

4. TITLE – –

5. TITLE – –

6. TITLE – –

7. TITLE

PLAY DVD VIDEO

– –

01 02 03 04 05

Titles or tracks recorded on a disc

– – 01 02 03 04 05

ALL

01 02 03 04 05 06

ALL

01 02 03 04 05 06

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Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER.

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TITLE 0 2

2. TITLE

3. TITLE

4. TITLE

5. TITLE

6. TITLE

7. TITLE

Selected title and chapter

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

For example, select track “02.” Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER.

Selected track

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK 0 2

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

Total time of the programmed tracks

To programme other titles, chapters, or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.

The programmed titles, chapters, and tracks are displayed in the selected order.

Press H to start Programme Play.

Programme Play begins. When the programme ends, you can restart the same programme again by pressing H.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To play the same programme again, select “ON” in step 3 and press ENTER.

– –

–

0 3

– –

0:15:30

– –

To change or cancel a programme

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your

own programme (Programme Play).”

2 Select the programme number of the title,

chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using X/x and press c. If you want to delete the title, chapter, or track from the programme, press CLEAR.

3 Follow step 5 for new programming. To

cancel a programme, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.

To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “

programme (Programme Play).”

Creating your own

2 Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.” 3 Press ENTER.

z Hint

You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During Programme Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play (page 32) or Shuffle Play (page 31).

Notes

• When you progra mme tracks on a Super VCD, the total playing time is not displayed.

• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with PBC playback.

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)

You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order.

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.

The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.

)

1 2 (2 7

)

1 8 (3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF TITLE CHAPTER

Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

•TITLE

• CHAPTER

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• TRACK

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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Playing Discs

◆ When Programme Play is activated

• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Programme Play.

Press ENTER.

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.

z Hints

• You can set S huffle Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option , press H. Shuffle Play starts.

• Up to 200 chap ters in a disc can be played in random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.

Note

You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with PBC playback.

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.

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (REPEAT), then press ENTER.

The options for “REPEAT” appear.

)

1 2 (2 7

)

1 8 (3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

• DISC: repeats all of the titles.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.

PLAY DVD VIDEO

◆ When playing a DVD-RW

• DISC: repeats all the titles of the selected type.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD

• DISC: repeats all of the albums.

• ALBUM: repeats the current album.

• TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track.

• FILE (DivX video files only): repeats the current file.

◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play

is activated

• ON: repeats Programme Play or Shuffle Play.

Press X/x to select a setting, and press ENTER.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.

z Hint

You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H. Repeat Play starts.

Notes

• You cannot use th is function with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with PBC playback.

• When repeating a DATA CD/D ATA DVD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image fi les, and their playing times are not the same, the sound will not match the image.

• When “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 54), you cannot select “TRACK.”

Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play)

You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.)

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (A-B REPEAT), then press ENTER.

The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear.

)

1 2 (2 7

)

1 8 (3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF SET OFF

Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER.

The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.

A 18 - 1:32:30 B

During playback, when you find the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press ENTER.

The starting point (point A) is set.

A 18 - 1:32:30 B 18 - 1:33:05

When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again.

The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.

PLAY DVD VIDEO

Notes

• When you set A-B R epeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play are cancelled.

• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple titles.

• You may not set A-B Repeat Pl ay for contents on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that contains still pictures.

Playing Discs

Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Particular Point on a

(Search, Scan, Slow-motion

Disc

Play, Freeze Frame)

You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.

(step)

Notes

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, you can search for a particular point only on MP3 audio track or DivX video file.

(step)

Locating a point quickly using the previous/next buttons (Search)

You can search for the next or previous chapter, track, or scene using ./> on the player. During playback, press > or . once briefly to go to the next or previous chapter/ track/scene. Or, press and hold > or . to search forward or backwards, and release the button when you find the point you want to return to normal playback. (Search)

Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan)

Press m or M while playing a disc. When you find the point you want, press H to return to normal speed. Each time you press m or M during scan, the scan speed changes. With each press the indication changes as shown below. Actual speeds may differ between discs.

Playback direction

×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M

3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD/DATA CD*/DATA DVD* only) ×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)

Opposite direction

×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m

3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD/DATA CD*/DATA DVD* only) ×2b (DVD VIDEO only)

* DivX video only

The “×2B”/ “×2b” playback speed is about twice the normal speed. The “3M”/“3m” playback speed is faster than “2M”/“2m” and the “2M”/“2m” playback speed is faster than “1M”/ “1m.”

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Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)

Press m or M when the player is in pause mode. To return to normal speed, press H. Each time you press m or M during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press the indication changes as follows:

Playback direction

2 y 1

Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

2 y 1

The “2 y”/“2 ” playback speed is slower than “1 y”/“1 .”

Note

For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function works only for DivX video files.

Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

When the player is in the pause mode, press

(step) to go to the next frame. Press (step) to go to the preceding frame

(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only). To return to normal playback, press H.

Notes

• You cannot search for a still pictu re on a DVDRW in VR mode.

• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function works only for DivX video files.

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

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ DATA DVD 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. You can also search for a scene using the time code.

Number buttons

CLEAR

ENTER DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVDs with JPEG image files, press twice).

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select the search method.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

TITLE

CHAPTER

TIME/TEXT

Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting point by inputting the time code.

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD without PBC playback

TRACK

INDEX

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◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback

SCENE

◆ When playing a CD

TRACK

◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD

ALBUM

TRACK (MP3 audio tracks

only)

Searching for a Scene

FILE (JPEG image files only)

◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video files)

ALBUM

FILE

Example: when you select CHAPTER “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, albums or files.

)

1 2 (2 7

)

1 8 (3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Press ENTER.

“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”

)

1 2 (2 7

(

)

3 4

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Press the number buttons to select

Selected row

PLAY DVD VIDEO

Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the selected number.

To search for a scene using the time code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

In step 2, select TIME/TEXT. “T**:**:**” (playing time of the current title) is selected.

Press ENTER. “T**:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.”

Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER. For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”

z Hints

• When the Contr ol Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVDRW), track (CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD), or file (DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video)) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER.

• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start playback direc tly by selecting one of the scenes. For details, see “Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)” (page 37).

Notes

• The title, c hapter, or track number displayed is the same number recorded on the disc.

• You cannot sear ch for a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code.

the title, chapter, track, index, or scene, etc. number you want to search.

◆ If you make a mistake

Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,

then select another number.

Searching by Scene

(PICTURE NAVIGATION)

You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.

PICTURE NAVI

ENTER

RETURN

Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.

The following display appears.

CHAPTER VIEWER

Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item.

• CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each chapter.

• TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each title.

• TRACK VIEWER (V IDEO CD/ Super VCD only): displays the first scene of each track.

Press ENTER.

The first scene of each chapter, title, or track appears as follows.

DISPLAY

ENTER

Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter,

title, or track, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected scene.

To return to normal play during setting

Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.

z Hint

If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right of the screen. To display the additional chapters, titles, or tracks, select the bottom scenes and press x. To return to the previous scene, select the top scenes an d press X.

Note

Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select some items.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-

Viewing Information About the Disc

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time

Searching for a Scene

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text, track name (MP3 audio), or file name (DivX video) recorded on the disc.

TIME/TEXT

Press TIME/TEXT during playback.

The following display appears.

T 1:01:57

Time information

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to

(hours: minutes: seconds)

•T

*:*:*

Playing time of the current title

•T–

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current title

•C

*:*:*

Playing time of the current chapter

•C–

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current chapter

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD (with PBC functions)

•

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current scene

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD

•T

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

•T–

*:*

Remaining time of the current track

•D

*:*

Playing time of the current disc

•D–

*:*

Remaining time of the current disc

◆ When playing a Super VCD (without PBC functions)

•T

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

•T

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD (DivX video)

•

(hours: minutes: seconds)

*:*:*

Playing time of the current file

change the time information.

The available time information depends upon the type of disc you are playing.

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Checking the play information of the disc

To check the DVD/CD text

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio or DivX video) album name, etc.

By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD or DivX video files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of the album/ track/file and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio track) on your TV screen.

Album name

* Appears when:

– playing an MP3 audio track on a DATA CD/

DATA DVD.

– playing a DivX video file that contains MP3

audio on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.

Bit rate*

Track/file name

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.

When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW

Playing time of the current title

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Text

Current title and chapter number

(returns to top automatically)

When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

Playing time and number of the current track

Track name

Current album and track number

Viewing Information About the Disc

(returns to top automatically)

When playing a DATA CD (DivX video), or DATA DVD (DivX video)

Playing time of the current file

The current file name

The current album and file number

(returns to top automatically)

When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or CD

Playing time and number of the current track

Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

Text

Current track and index number*

(returns to top automatically)

* The current track and index number app ear only

when playing a VIDEO CD.

z Hints

• When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions, the track number and the index number are displayed after the text.

• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the scene number or the playing time are displayed.

• Long text that does not fit in a single line will scroll across the front panel display.

• You can also che ck the time information and text using the Control Menu (page 12).

Notes

• Depending on the type of disc being played, the DVD/CD discs text or track name may not be displayed.

• The player can o nly display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files may not be displayed correctly.

• If you play a d isc containing JPEG image files only, “NO AUDIO DATA” appears when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO,” “JPEG” appears when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” in the front panel display.

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Viewing Information About the Disc

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/ DATA DVD (DivX video files) 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, DATA DVDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from either the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.

Press (audio) during playback.

The following display appears.

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

Press (audio) repeatedly to select the desired audio signal.

◆ 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 77 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.

◆ When playing a DVD-RW

The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined. Example:

•1: MAIN

(main sound)

• 1: SUB (sub sound)

• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

The default setting is underlined.

•STEREO

: the standard stereo sound

• 1/L: the sound of the left channel (monaural)

• 2/R: the sound of the right channel (monaural)

◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX

video), or DATA DVD (DivX video)

The choice of DATA CD or DATA DVD audio signal formats differ, depending on the DivX video file contained on the disc. The format is shown in the display.

◆ When playing a Super VCD

The default setting is underlined.

• 1:STEREO

: the stereo sound of the

audio track 1

• 1:1/L: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 (monaural)

• 1:2/R: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 (monaural)

• 2:STEREO: the stereo sound of the audio track 2

• 2:1/L: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural)

• 2:2/R: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural)

Note

While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come ou t when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”

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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.

◆When playing a DVD VIDEO

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R) + Centre

Example:

Dolby Digital 3 ch

2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R)

◆When playing a DivX video file on a DATA CD or a DATA DVD

Example:

MP3 audio

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

MP3 128k

Bit rate

Rear (L/R)

3 / 2 .1

2 / 1

Rear (Monaural)

About audio signals

Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate speaker.

• Front (L)

• Front (R)

•Centre

•Rear (L)

•Rear (R)

• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural rear audio signals.

• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal

Notes

• If “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is set to “OFF,” the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS trac ks (page 70).

• MPEG audio signals with more than two channels will appear as shown above (3/2.1, 2/1), but only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output from your two front speakers.

To cancel the setting

TV Virtual Surround Settings

When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. If the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL* or

Sound Adjustments

COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will only be heard when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 69).

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(TVS)

SUR

Press SUR during playback.

The following display appears.

TVS DYNAMIC THEATER

Press SUR repeatedly to select

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.

Sub woofer

◆TVS DYNAMIC

Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

◆TVS WIDE

Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

one of the TVS sounds.

See the explanations given for each item in the following section.

• TVS DYNAMIC THEATER

• TVS DYNAMIC

• TVS WIDE

• TVS NIGHT

• TVS STANDARD

◆TVS NIGHT

Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialogue 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 front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers.

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal

• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off

• Make sure that your listening position is between

• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT”

• The TVS effects do not work when using the Fast

L R

L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

Notes

for the rear speakers, you cannot hear the surround effects.

the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.

function in the same way.

Play or Slow Play functions, even though you can change the TVS modes.

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Displaying the Subtitles

Changing the Angles

If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can

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.

Sound Adjustments

Press (angle) during playback.

The number of the angle appears on the display.

Press (angle) repeatedly to select an angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

Note

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angle s are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.

change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing the disc.

Press (subtitle) during playback.

The following display appears.

1:ENGLISH

Press (subtitle) repeatedly to select a setting.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

Select the language. 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 77 to see which language the code represents.

◆ When playing a DVD-RW

Select “ON.”

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◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video), or DATA DVD (DivX video)

The choices of DATA CD or DATA DVD subtitles differ, depending on the DivX video file contained on the disc. The choices are shown in the display.

To turn off the subtitles

Select “OFF” in step 2.

Notes

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multil ingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off.

• With DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, subtitles can be changed for DivX video files only.

• You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and contains subtitle information within the same file.

• While playing a disc with subtitles, the subtitle may disappear when you press FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY button.

Adjusting the Playback Picture

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD, DATA CD/DATA DVD in JPEG format, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing DivX video files from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching. When you select “MEMORY,” you can make further adjustments to each element of the picture (colour, brightness, etc.).

ENTER

RETURN

Press DISPLAY during playback. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD in JPEG format, press twice)

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE), then press ENTER.

The options for “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” appear.

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Press X/x to select the setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

• STANDARD: picture.

• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity.

• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and colour intensity.

• 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.

Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

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When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or “CINEMA 2” is recommended.

displays a standard

Adjusting the picture items in “MEMORY”

You can adjust each element of the picture individually.

• PICTURE: changes the contrast

• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall brightness

• COLOR: makes the colours deeper or lighter

• HUE: changes the colour balance

In step 3 of “Adjusting the Playback Picture,” select “MEMORY” and press ENTER.

The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.

0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PICTURE

Press C/c to adjust the picture contrast.

To go the next or previous picture item without saving the current setting, press X/x.

Press ENTER.

The adjustment is saved, and “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar appears.

Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust “BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and “HUE.”

To turn off the display

Press O RETURN, or DISPLAY.

Note

The “BRIGHTNESS” setting is not effective if you connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT jack and select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel (DVPNS52P only).

Sharpening the Pictures

(SHARPNESS)

You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture.

Press DISPLAY during playback (when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD, press twice).

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.

The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.

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OFF 1 2 OFF

Press X/x to select a level.

• 1: enhances the outline.

• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.

Press ENTER.

The selected setting takes effect.

To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting

Select “OFF” in step 3.

Note

This setting is not effective if you connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO), S VIDEO OUT, or LINE (RGB)-TV jack, and select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” by using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel (DVPNS52P only).

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 DVD that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.

DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the

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player can play

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVDROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) and JPEG format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the player to recognize the tracks (or files). Refer to the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note

The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.

MP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the player can play

The player can play the following tracks and files: – MP3 audio tracks with the extension

“.MP3.”

– JPEG image files with the extension

“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

– JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*

image file format.

* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

Notes

• The player wi ll play any data with the extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG,” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• The player do es not conform to audio tracks in mp3PRO format.

• Some JPEG files cannot be played.

• You cannot pl ay MP3 audio tracks/JPEG image files in DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain DivX video files.

About playback order of albums, tracks, and files

Albums play in the following order:

◆Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

Album

Track (MP3 audio) or file (JPEG image)

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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.)

When you press MENU and the list of album names appears (page 52), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list.

z Hints

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track/file names when you store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be played in that order.

• Since a disc wi th many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees.

Notes

• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD/DATA DVD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration.

• The playback or der above may not be applicable if there are more than 200 albums and 300 tracks/ files in each album.

• The player can recognize up to 200 albums (the player will count just albums, including albums that do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPE G image files). The player will not play any albums beyond the 200th album.

• Proceeding to the next or another album may take some time.

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files

You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).

PICTURE

CLEAR

RETURN

ZOOM

z Hint

You can view the disc information while playi ng MP3 audio tracks (page 38).

Notes

• DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD format automatically start playing when ins erted.

• If no MP3 audio t rack or JPEG image file is recorded on the DATA CD/DATA DVD, “No audio data” or “No image data” appears on the screen.

NAVI

ENTER

Selecting an album

Press MENU.

The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded.

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ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE MY FAVOURITE SONG R&B JAZZ CLASSIC SALSA OF CUBA BOSSA NOVA

Press X/x to select the album you want to play.

Press H.

Playback starts from the selected album. To select MP3 audio tracks, see

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

“Selecting an MP3 audio track” (page 52). To select JPEG image files, see “Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 53).

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To turn on or off the display

Press MENU repeatedly.

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Of the selected album, you can select to play on ly the MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or b oth, by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 54).

Selecting an MP3 audio track

After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER.

The list of tracks in the album appears.

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WALTZ FOR DEBBY MY ROMANCE MILES TONES MY FUNNY VALENTINE AUTUM LEAVES ALL BLUES SOMEDAY MY PRINCE W...

Press X/x to select a track, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track.

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track

Press > or . during playback. You can select the first track of the next album by pressing > during playback of the last track of the current album. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using ., and that you need to select the previous album from the album list.

Selecting a JPEG image file

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.

1234

5678

9101112

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.

Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view, and press ENTER.

The selected image appears. Example

To go to the next or previous JPEG image file

Press C or c during playback. You can select the first file of the next album by pressing c during playback of the last file of the current album. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using C, and that you need to select the previous album from the album list.

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To rotate a JPEG image

Press X/x while viewing the image. Each time you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise by 90 degrees. To return to normal view, press CLEAR. Note that the view also returns to normal if you press C/c to go to the next or previous image. Example: when X is pressed once.

Rotating direction

To magnify a JPEG image (ZOOM)

Press ZOOM while viewing the image. You can enlarge the image up to four times the original size, and scroll using C/X/x/c. To return to normal view, press CLEAR.

◆When pressed once (x2)

The image enlarges twice the original size.

◆When pressed twice (x4)

The image enlarges four times the original size.

To stop viewing the JPEG image

Press x.

z Hints

• While viewing J PEG image files, you can set options such as “INTERVAL” (page 55), “EFFECT” (page 56), and “SHARPNESS” (page 49).

• You can view JPEG images files without MP3 audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 54).

• The date the pictu re was taken is displayed beside “DATE” in the Control Menu (page 12). Note that no date may appear depending on the digital camera.

Note

PICTURE NAVI does not work if “AUDIO (MP3)” is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” (page 54).

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show

You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide show.

Press MENU.

The list of albums on the DATA CD/ DATA DVD appears.

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ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE MY FAVOURITE SONG R&B JAZZ CLASSIC SALSA OF CUBA BOSSA NOVA

Press X/x to select an album.

Press H.

The JPEG images in the selected album start playing as a slide show.

To stop playback

Press x.

Notes

• The slide s how stops when X/x or ZOOM is

pressed.To resume the slide show, press H.

• This function does n ot work if “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 54).

MENU ENTER DISPLAY

Viewing a slide show with sound (MODE (MP3, JPEG))

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.

Press X/x to select (MODE (MP3, JPEG)), and press ENTER.

The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” appear.

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Press X/x to select “AUTO” (default), and press ENTER.

• AUTO: plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album as a slide show.

• AUDIO (MP3): plays only MP3 audio tracks continuously.

• IMAGE (JPEG): plays only JPEG image files continuously.

Press MENU.

The list of albums on the DATA CD/ DATA DVD appears.

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ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE MY FAVOURITE SONG R&B JAZZ CLASSIC SALSA OF CUBA BOSSA NOVA

Press X/x to select the album that contains both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG images you want to play.

Press H.

A slide show starts with sound.

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• To repeat both MP3 a udio tracks and JPEG image files in a single album, repeat the sam e 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. Of each album, the player recognizes up to 300 MP3 audio tracks and 300 JPEG image files when “AUTO” is selected, 600 MP3 audio tracks when “AUDIO (MP3)” is selected, 600 JPEG image files when “IMAGE (JPEG)” is selected.

Notes

• This function do es not work if the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files are not placed in the same album.

• If playing tim e of JPEG image or MP3 audio is longer than the other, the longer one conti nues without sound or image.

• If you play large MP3 trac k data and JPEG image data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.

Setting the pace for a slide show (INTERVAL)

You can set the time the slides are displayed on the screen.

Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (INTERVAL), then press ENTER.

The options for “INTERVAL” appear.

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Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

: sets the duration to between

•NORMAL 6 to 9 seconds.

• FAST: sets a duration shorter than NORMAL.

• SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than NORMAL.

• SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than SLOW 1.

Press ENTER.

Note

Some JPEG files, especially progressive JPEG files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more, ma y take longer to display than others, which may make t he duration seem longer than the setting you selected.

DATA CD

JPEG

Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT)

You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show.

Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode.

Press X/x to select (EFFECT), then press ENTER.

The options for “EFFECT” appear.

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MODE 1 MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3 MODE 4 MODE 5 OFF

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Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• MODE 1

: the image sweeps in from top

to bottom.

• MODE 2: the image sweeps in from left to right.

• MODE 3: the image stretches out from the centre of the screen.

• MODE 4: the images randomly cycle through the effects.

• MODE 5: the next image slides over the previous image.

• OFF: turns off this function.

Press ENTER.

DATA CD

JPEG

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About DivX Video Files

DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. This product is an official DivX Certified product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX video files.

DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that the player can play

Playback of DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) on this player is subject to certain conditions: – With DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that

contain DivX video files in addition to MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files, the player

plays only the DivX video files. However, this player only plays DATA CDs whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

About playback order of data on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs

See “About playback order of albums, tracks, and files” (page 50). Note that the playback order may not be applicable, depending on the software used for creating the DivX video file, or if there are more than 200 albums and 600 DivX video files in each album.

Note

The player may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.

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DivX video files that the player can play

The player can play data that is recorded in DivX format, and which has the extension “.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The player will not play files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video.

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For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, see “DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the player can play” (page 50).

Notes

• The player may not play a DivX vi deo file when the file has been combined from two or more DivX video files.

• The player cann ot play a DivX video file of size more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.

• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may be unclear or the sound may skip.

• The player cannot play some DivX video files that are longer than 3 hours.

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Playing DivX Video Files

You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).

RETURN

z Hint

You can view the disc information while playin g a DivX video file (page 38).

Notes

• If there are no DivX video files recorded on the DATA CD/DATA DVD, a message appears to indicate that the disc is not playable.

• Depending on the Div X video file, the picture may pause or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format. Note, however, th is player does not conform to WMA (Windows Media Audio) format.

• Because of the compression technology used for DivX video files, it may take some time after you press H (play) for the picture to appear.

• Depending on t he DivX video file, the sound may not match the pictures on the screen.

MENU ENTER DISPLAY

Selecting an album

Press MENU.

A list of albums on the disc appears. Only albums that contain DivX video files are listed.

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Press X/x to select the album you want to play.

Press H.

Playback starts from the selected album. To select DivX video files, see “Selecting a DivX video file” (page 59).

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press C or c.

To turn the display on or off

Press MENU repeatedly.

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After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER.

The list of files in the album appears.

M Y FAVOURITES

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Press X/x to select a file, and press ENTER.

The selected file starts playing.

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press C or c.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To go to the next or previous DivX video file without turning on the above file list

You can select the next or previous DivX video file in the same album by pressing > or .. You can also select the first file of the next album by pressing > during playback of the last file of the current album. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using .. To return to the previous album, select it from the album list.

z Hint

If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play the DivX video files as many times as the preset number. The following occurrences are counted: – when the player is turned off. This includes when

the player is automatically turned off by the Auto Power Off function. Press X instead of x when

you want to stop viewing – when the disc tray is opened. – when another file is played.

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Using Various Additional Functions

Locking Discs

PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL

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.

• Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.

The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control.

Number buttons

Custom Parental Control

You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 40 discs. When you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is cancelled.

Insert the disc you want to lock.

If the disc is playing, press x to stop playback.

Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

(CUSTOM

ENTER DISPLAY

Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

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Press X/x to select “ON t,” then press ENTER.

◆ If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

ENTER

then press

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears.

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

“Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu.

To turn off the Custom Parental Control function

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental Control.”

Press X/x to se lect “OFF t,” then press ENTER.

Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

STOP DVD VIDEO

To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set

Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password

ENTER

and press

Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player is ready for playback.

z Hint

If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number “199703” using the number buttons when the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asks you for your password, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.

Parental Control (limited playback)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows you to set a playback limitation level.

Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

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ON PLAYER PASSWORD OFF

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STOP DVD VIDEO

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.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

ENTER

then press

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears.

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then press ENTER.

The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER.

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USA

USA USA

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Using Various Additional Functions

The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 77 using the number buttons.

Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press ENTER.

The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: USA

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.

To play a disc for which Parental Control is set

Insert the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears.

Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback.

z Hint

If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limi ted playback).” When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in th e player and press H. When the display for en tering your password appears, enter your new passwo rd.

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Notes

• When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.

• 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.

Changing the password

OFF

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Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

Press X/x to select “PASSWORD t,” then press ENTER.

The display for entering the password appears.

Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

To confirm your password, re-enter it using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

If you make a mistake entering your password

Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number.

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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.

Number buttons

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

By pressing You can

TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off 2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of the TV

t (TV/video) Switch the TV’s input source

Note

Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV using all or some of the buttons on the supplied remote.

between the TV and other input sources

2 +/

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.

While holding down TV [/1, press the number buttons to select your TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table below).

Release TV [/1.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Aiwa 01 (default)

Grundig 11

Hitachi 24

JVC 33

LG 06

Loewe 06

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 08

Samsung 06, 71

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

Thomson 43

Toshiba 38

Notes

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

• Depending on the u nit being connected, you may not be able to control your TV using all or so me of the buttons on the supplied remote.

Using Various Additional Functions

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 65 to 70.

Note

Playback settings stored in the disc take pri ority over the Setup Display settings and not all of the functions described may work.

ENTER DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY when the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (SETUP), then press ENTER.

The options for “SETUP” appear.

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QUICK

CUSTOM RESET QUICK

STOP DVD VIDEO

Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,” then press ENTER.

The Setup Display appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

Press X/x to select the setup item

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

from the displayed list: “LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,” or “AUDIO SETUP.” Then press ENTER.

The Setup item is selected. Example: “SCREEN SETUP”

Selected item

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT:

Setup items

Press X/x to select an item, then

JACKET PICTURE

press ENTER.

The options for the selected item appear. Example: “TV TYPE”

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

Options

16:9

VIDEO

FULL

16:9 16:9

FULL

Press X/x to select a setting, then press ENTER.

The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT:

To enter the Quick Setup mode

Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make basic adjustments (page 22).

Selected setting

4:3 PAN SCAN

JACKET PICTURE

VIDEO

FULL

To reset all of the “SETUP” settings

Select “RESET” in step 3 and press ENTER.

Select “YES” using X/x. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting “NO” here.

Press ENTER. All the settings explained on pages 65 to 68 return to the default settings. Do not press [/1 while resetting the player, which takes a few seconds to complete.

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

“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 64).

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)

You can select the desired language for the disc’s menu.

◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.

◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD VIDEO. When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.

z Hint

If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” on page 77 using the number buttons.

Note

If you select a language in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

Settings and Adjustments

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 64). The default settings are underlined.

◆ TV TYPE

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT:

16:9 Select this when you connect a

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.

Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

JACKET PICTURE

Note

Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.

◆ SCREEN SAVER

The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play a CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to turn off the screen saver.

16:9

ON Turns on the screen saver.

OFF Turns off the screen saver.

VIDEO

FULL

◆ BACKGROUND

Selects the background colour or picture on the TV screen when the player is in stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio).

JACKET PICTURE

GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the

BLUE The background colour is blue. BLACK The background colour is

◆ LINE

Selects video signals output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack on the rear panel of the player.

VIDEO S VIDEO Outputs S video signals. RGB Outputs RGB signals.

• If your TV does not accept S video or the RGB

• If your TV has o nly one SCART (EURO AV)

• When you select “RGB,” yo u cannot use the

The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CDEXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the “GRAPHICS” picture appears.

player appears.

black.

Outputs video signals.

Notes

signals, no picture will appear on the TV scr een, even if you select “S VIDEO” or “RGB.” Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV.

jack, do not select “S VIDEO.”

PROGRESSIVE button or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

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◆ 4:3 OUTPUT (DVP-NS52P only)

This setting is effective only when you set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9.” Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p) compatible TV, change the setting on your TV, not the player. This setting is effective only when “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” is selected by using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

FULL Select this when you can

NORMAL Select this when you cannot

change the aspect ratio on your TV.

change the aspect ratio on your TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image.

16:9 aspect ratio TV

Custom Settings

(CUSTOM

SETUP)

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 64). The default settings are underlined.

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: DivX:

◆ AUTO POWER OFF

Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off.

ON The player enters standby mode

OFF Switches this function off.

◆ AUTO PLAY

Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This function is useful when the player is connected to a timer (not supplied).

OFF ON Automatically starts playback

◆ DIMMER

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

BRIGHT DARK Makes the lighting dark.

when left in stop mode for more than 30 minutes.

Switches this function off.

when the player is turned on by a timer (not supplied).

Makes the lighting bright.

BRIGHT

AUTO

Registration Code

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OFF

◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

AUTO The picture, including subjects

FRAME The picture, including subjects

◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)

Settings and Adjustments

Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded.

OFF AUTO Priority given.

• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language

• If you set “ DTS” to “OFF” (page 70), the DTS

• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital

◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) (DVP-NS33 and DVPNS52P only)

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback can be stored in memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs (page 27).

OFF Does not store the resume

◆ DivX

Displays the registration code for this player. For more information, go to http://www.divx.com on the Internet.

that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position.

that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

No priority given.

Notes

may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 65).

sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK SELECTION” to “AUTO.”

sound tracks have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, MPEG, and Dolby Digital audio sound tracks in this order.

Stores the resume setting in memory for up to 6 discs.

setting in memory. Playback restarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the player.

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 64). The default settings are underlined.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:

◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks – LINE (RGB)-TV jack

OFF Normally, select this position. ON Select this when the playback sound

from the speakers is distorted.

◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This function affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks – LINE (RGB)-TV jack – DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL* or COAXIAL)

jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 69).

STANDARD TV MODE Makes low sounds clear even if

WIDE RANGE

* DVP-NS52P only.

Normally select this position.

you turn the volume down.

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

OFF

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

PCM OFF

48kHz/16bit

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◆ 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 43). This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks – LINE (RGB)-TV jack – DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL* or

COAXIAL) jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 69).

DOLBY

Normally, select this position. Multi-channel audio signals are

SUR-

output to 2 channels for enjoying

ROUND

surround sounds.

NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are

downmixed to 2 channels for use with your stereo.

◆ DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL* or COAXIAL) jack.

Normally select this position. When you select “ON,” see “Setting the digital output signal” for further settings.

OFF The influence of the digital circuit

upon the analog circuit is minimal.

Setting the digital output signal

Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 20. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.” If you connect a component that is incompatible with the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from the speakers, risking damage to your ears or speakers.

◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM Select this when the player is

DOLBY DIGITAL

◆ MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

PCM

MPEG Select this when the player is

* DVP-NS52P only

connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX” item in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 68).

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

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.

connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder.

◆ DTS

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

OFF Select this when the player is

ON Select this when the player is

◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.

48kHz/16bit

96kHz/24bit All types of signals inc luding

The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT L/ R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setti ng and keep their original sampling frequency level.

Settings and Adjustments

connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.

connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.

The audio signals of DVD VIDEOs are always converted to 48kHz/16bit.

96kHz/24bit are output in their original format. However, if the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purposes, the signal is only output as 48kHz/16bit.

Note

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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. , Check the connection to your TV (page 16)

and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

, Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an

item appropriate for your system (page 66).

, The disc is dirty or flawed. , If the picture output from your player goes

through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your player directly to your TV, try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input (page 16).

, The disc is recorded in a colour system that

is different from your TV.

, You have selected “PROGRESSIVE

AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

, Even if your TV is compatible with

progressive format 525p/625p 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.

, If you set “LINE” to “RGB” in “SCREEN

SETUP” (page 22, 66), the player outputs no component video signals.

The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in “TV TYPE” under “SCREEN SETUP.”

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your

DVD.

The picture is black and white.

, Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an

item appropriate for your TV (page 66).

, Depending on the TV, the picture on the

screen becomes black and white when you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system.

, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to

use one that is fully wired (21-pins).

Sound

There is no sound.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to the wrong input

jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 20).

, The amplifier (receiver) input is not

correctly set.

, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-

motion Play mode.

, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse

mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through

the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL* or COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 69). * DVP-NS52P only.

, While playing a Super VCD on which the

audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”

, When playing multichannel MPEG audio

soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front (R) signal will be output from your two front speakers.

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Additional Information

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“ON” (page 68).

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set “AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “TV MODE” (page 68).

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“OFF” (page 68).

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. , The player cannot play certain discs

(page 6).

, The region code on the DVD does not match

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the player

(page 3)

, The player cannot play a recorded disc that

is not correctly finalized

The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 51).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3

format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet.

, The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3

format that conform to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

, The MP3 audio track does not have the

extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not formatted in MP3 even

though it has the extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III

data.

, The player cannot play audio tracks in

mp3PRO format.

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE

(JPEG)” (page 54).

(page 6)

, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a

DivX video file.

The JPEG image file cannot be played (page 51).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG

format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or Joliet.

, The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG

format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

, The file has an extension other than

“.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

, The image is larger than 3072 (width)

2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed even if the file size is within this specified capacity.)

, The image does not fit the screen (the image

is reduced).

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO

(MP3)” (page 54).

, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a

DivX video file.

The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files start playing simultaneously.

, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”

(page 54).

The DivX video file cannot be played.

, The file is not created in DivX format. , The file has an extension other than “.AVI”

or “.DIVX.”

, The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD

(DivX video) is not created in a DivX format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet/UDF.

, The DivX video file is larger than 720

(width) × 576 (height).

The album/track/file names are not displayed correctly.

, The player can only display numbers and

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as “*”.

The disc does not start playing from the beginning.

, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 30).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 27).

The player starts playing the disc automatically.

, The disc features an auto playback function. , “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is

set to “ON” (page 67).

Playback stops automatically.

, While playing discs with an auto pause

signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal.

Some functions such as Stop, Search, Fast Play and Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play cannot be performed.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able

to do some of the operations above. Refer to the operating manual that comes with the disc.

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page 28).

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the

DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the

language for the sound track.

The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page 28).

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on

the DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of

subtitles.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page 28).

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

being played.

, The angle can only be changed when the

“ ” indicator lights up on the front panel display (page 10).

, 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.

5 numbers or letters are displayed on the screen and on the front panel display.

, The self-diagnosis function was activated.

(See the table on page 74.)

The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display.

, Child Lock is set (page 26).

The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears on the front panel display.

, Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

“Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/

DivX video file you want to play is broken.

, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III

data.

, The JPEG image file format does not

conform to DCF (page 50).

, The JPEG image file has the extension

“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.

, The file you want to play has the extension

“.AVI” or “.DIVX,” but is not in DivX format, or is in DivX format but does not conform to a DivX Certified profile.

Additional Information

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the

display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

C:13:50

First three characters of the service number

C 13 The disc is dirty or recorded

C 31 The disc is not inserted

E XX

(xx is a number)

Cause and/or corrective action

in a format that this player cannot play (page 6). ,Clean the disc with a soft

cloth or check its format (page 2).

correctly. ,Re-insert the disc

correctly.

To prevent a malfunction, the player has performed the self-diagnosis function. ,Contact your nearest

Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5character service number. Example: E 61 10

Glossary

Album (page 50, 52)

A unit in which to store JPEG image files or MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. (“Album” is an exclusive definition for this player.)

Chapter (page 10)

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.

DivX® (page 57)

Digital video technology created by DivXNetworks, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technology are among the highest quality with a relatively small file size.

Dolby Digital (page 21, 69)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in “Dolby Digital” theatre surround sound systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.

DTS (page 21, 70)

Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.

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DVD VIDEO (page 5)

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. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more realistic audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD.

DVD-RW (page 5)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.

DVD+RW (page 5)

A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.

File (page 50, 53)

A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD/ DATA DVD or a DivX video on a DATA CD/DATA DVD (“File” is an exclusive definition for this player). A single file consist of a single image or video.

Film based software, Video based software (page 19)

DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs

contain the same images (24 frames per second) that are shown at movie theatres. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 25 frames/60 fields (30 frames/60 fields) per second.

MPEG audio (page 21, 69)

International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.

Normal (Interlace) format (page 18)

Normal (Interlace) format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

Progressive format (page 18)

Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 25 or 30 frames (50-60 fields) in one second, the Progressive format can show 50-60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This player is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive format.

Progressive JPEG

Progressive JPEGs are used mostly on the internet. They are different from other JPEGs in that they “fade in” gradually instead of being drawn from top to bottom when displayed on a browser. This lets you view the image while it is being downloaded.

Title (page 10)

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.

Additional Information

Specifications

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/(NTSC)

Audio characteristics

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM

96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB

(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only)

Harmonic distortion: 0.003 % Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/CD:

99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

Outputs

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load

impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/

10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

(DVP-NS52P only): Optical output jack/ –18 dBm (wave length 660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/

75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT (DVP-NS52P only): 4-pin

mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

R/CR

) (DVP-NS52P only): Phono jack/

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P 75 ohms

B/CB

, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p/

General

Power requirements:

220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

DVP-NS32/NS33: 10 W DVP-NS52P: 11 W

Dimensions (approx.):

DVP-NS32/NS33: 430 × 43 × 237.2 mm DVP-NS52P: 430 × 43 × 237.3 mm (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.):

DVP-NS32/NS33: 1.92 kg DVP-NS52P: 1.95 kg

Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

See page 15.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

B/CB

1-19

DVP-NS30/NS32/NS33/NS52P

MEMO

1-20E

1-20

SECTION 2

DISASSEMBLY

Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

2-1. UPPER CASE

4 Tapping Screw

DVP-NS30/NS32/NS33/NS52P

3 Tray Cover

1 Dust Cover

2-2. FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY

6 Claw

6 Three Screws

+BV3 (3-CR)

5 Tapping Screw

7 Front Panel Assembly

4 Claw

5 Claw

3 Claw

2 Claw

1 Claw

2-1

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