Sony DVP-NS310, DVP-NS410, DVP-NS405 User Manual

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CD/DVD Player

Operating Inst ructions

3-074-264-11(1)

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS310 DVP-NS405 DVP-NS410

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WARNING

Welcome!

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

CAUTION

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

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with

or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates 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 shock 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 discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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Precautions

On safety

• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this p roduct wi ll increase e ye hazard.

• Should any sol i d object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplu g the player and have it checked by quali f ie d personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• The player is no t disc onnected from the A C 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 pla yer from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mai ns lead), grasp the p lu g itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the pl ayer i n a l ocat io n wit h a dequ at e ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

• Do not place the pl ayer on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.

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

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 pe ak l eve l se cti on is pl ay ed.

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

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 indefinite ly . I f you leave the still video image or on-screen display ima ge displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection telev is i ons are especially susceptible to this.

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 oper at e pr ope rl y. In thi s case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about hal f an hour until the moisture evaporates.

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

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Table of Contents

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

Welcome!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

This Player Can Play the Following Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Notes about the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Index to Parts and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Guide to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Simple Star t Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 3: TV Hookups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 4: Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Hooking Up the Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 3: Connecting the Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step 4: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Searching for a Particular Poin t on a D isc (S can, Slow-motion Play, Search,

Freeze Frame). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Resuming Pl ayback from the P oint Wher e You Stop ped the Disc (Res ume Play/

Multi-disc Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the DVD’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing an MP3 Audio Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Pla y, R epeat Play,

A-B Repeat Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Searching for a Title/Chap t er/Tr ac k/ I ndex/Scene (Search mode) . . . . . . . . . 41

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Enjoying Mo vies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER)

(DVP-NS405/NS410 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Setting the Display or Sound Tra ck Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 59

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Self-diagnosis Functio n (W hen letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 66

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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About this Manua l

Format of discs

Music CD

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: DVP-NS305, DVP-NS310, DVPNS405, and DVP -N S410. Check your model name by looking at the front p anel of the player. DVP-NS405 is the m odel used for illustratio n purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DVP-NS405 only.”

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

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

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVDRWs in video mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD for mat

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks)

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

* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard

format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

This Player Can Play the Following Disc s

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on th e back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (p la yback only) labelled w i th identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVDs labelled will also play on this

ALL

player.

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

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

Region code

0-000-000-00

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cann ot p l ay t he following discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the follo wing forma ts: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that conf or m s t o ISO9660*

Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

• Data part of CD-E xt ras

• DVD-RWs in VR mode

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super Au di o CD s

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

VIDEO CD

Also, the player cann ot play the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code.

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• A disc that has a non-standard shap e (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.

Note

Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (in video mode) cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more inform at io n, se e th e operating instructions for the recordi ng de vice. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

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

Copyrights

This product i nc orporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovisio n Corporation, and other rig hts owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corpora tion, and i s int ended for home and other lim it ed viewing uses only unless otherwise aut horized by Macrovi si on Corporati on . Reverse engineering or disassembly is pr ohibited.

Notes about the D i scs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch t he 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 i n its case.

• Clean the disc wi th a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc fr om the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzi ne, thinner, commercially available cleaners , or anti-static spra y in te nded for vinyl LPs.

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Index to Parts an d Controls

For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

DVP-NS305/NS310

DVP-NS405/NS410

A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (28)

Lights up in green wh en t he power is on and lights up in red when the p la yer is in standby mode.

B Disc tray (28) C A (open/close) button (28) D Fr ont panel display (9) E (remote sensor) (15)

F Playback Dial (DVP-NS305/NS310)

(29) (31) Multi-mode Playback Dial (DVPNS405/NS410) (29 ) (31)

G MODE CHANGE button (DVP-

NS405/NS410 only) (31)

H x (stop) button (29) I X (pause) button (29) J SURROUND b utton (45) K PICTURE MODE button (50)

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Front panel display

When playing back a D VD

Disc type

Lights up during Repeat Play (38)

Playing status

Current audio signal (44)

Lights up when you can chan ge the an gle ( 48)

Current title/chapter or playing time (43)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (33)

Disc type

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (39)

Current scene or playing time (43)

When playing ba ck a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (w ithout PBC)

Playing status

Lights up dur i ng Repeat Play (38)

Current track (43)

Disc type

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (34)

Playing time (43)

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Rear panel

DVP-NS305/NS310

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

R -AUDIO- L VIDEO

LINE OUT

AUDIO- L VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

DVP-NS405/NS410

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

CENTER

LINE (RGB) - TV

S VIDEO OUT

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22)

(23) (24)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack

(DVP-NS405/NS410 only) (22) (23) (24)

C LINE (RGB)-TV jack (16) (18)

D S VIDEO OUT jack (DVP-NS405/

NS410 only) (18)

E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (18) F LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (21)

(22) (23)

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Remote

DVP-NS305

Z (open/close) button (29)

A B SUR (surround) button (45) C (subtitle) button (48) D (audio) button (44) E (angle) button (48) F CLEAR button (36 ) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (29) H m/M (scan/slow) buttons

(30)

I X (pause) button (29) J H (p lay) button (28)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

K C/X/x/c buttons (33) L DISPLAY button (13) M TOP MENU button (33) N TV [/1 (on/standby) button (56) O [/1 (o n/standby) button (28) P PICTURE MODE button (50) Q 2 (volume) +/– buttons (56)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

R TV/DVD button (56) S SEARCH MODE button (41) T REPLAY button (29) U x (stop) button (29) V ENTER button (25) W O RETURN button (33) X MENU button (33) (34)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

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DVP-NS310/NS405/NS410

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (56)

Z (open/close) butto n ( 29 )

B C Number buttons (33)

The number 5 butt on has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (36) E (subtitle) button (48) F (audio) button (44) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (29) H m/M (scan/slow) buttons

(30)

I X (pause) button (29) J H (play) button (28)

The H button has a t actile dot.*

K C/X/x/c buttons (33) L DISPLAY button (13) M TOP MENU button (33) N [/1 (on/standby) button (28) O 2 (volume) +/– buttons (56)

The + button has a t actile dot.*

P TV/DVD button (56) Q ENTER button (performs the same

function as Z) R PICTURE MODE button (50) S (angle) button (48) T SUR (surround) button (45) U TIME/TEXT button (42) V REPEAT button (38) W REPLAY button (29) X SEARCH MODE button (41) Y x (stop) button (29) Z ENTER button (25)

wj O RETURN button (33) wk MENU button (33) (34)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operatin g

the player.

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Guide to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar)

The following expl ai ns the Control Bar. The Control Bar is used for making adjustments to the settings or displaying information du ring playback. The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. The numbers in pare nt heses indicate reference pages.

Displaying the Control Bar during playback

The following displays appear when the DISPLAY butto n i s pressed repeatedly during playback. You can select the setting that suits the current playback item and view the related information.

◆Display 1

The following play modes A~D can be set. The indicator light s up in bl ue when activated. Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The display will differ wh en A - B Repeat Play is set.)

G TVS (45) H BNR (49) I CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (50) J DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (51)

(DVP-NS405/NS410 only)

◆Display 3

The following playback information is displayed. Example: When playing a DVD.

T41 – 8 T 1:01:57

K TIME/TEXT icon L Title number of the DVD (41) M Chapter number of the DVD (41) N Playing time or remaining time (42)

CHAPTER

A Repeat Play (38) B Shuffle Play (38) C Program Play (36) D A-B Repeat Play (39) E Unit being repeated in this example. F Playback status (NPlayback,

XPause, xStop, etc.)

◆Display 2

The following fu nctions G~J can be set. The indicator light s up in bl ue when activated. Example: When “TVS” is set.

◆Display 4 (DVD playback only)

DOLBY DIGITAL

O Format of the current audio signal (44)

3 / 2 .1

◆No display

◆Return to Display 1

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Displaying the Control Bar in stop mode

The following dis pl ays appear when the DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed during stop mode . You can make basic adjustments an d customize the pla yer to suit your viewing preferences.

◆Display 1

The following set ti ngs can be made.

QUICK

A SETUP (58)

• Select QUICK to make the minimum number of basic a dj ustments for using the player.

• Select CUSTOM to make a full range of adjustments.

• Select RESET to return the SETUP adjustments to the default settings.

B PARENTAL CONTROL (52)

• Set this to limit the playback of selected discs on this player.

◆Display 2

Shows the same inf o r m at ion as Display 1 during playback.

◆Display 4

Shows the same information as Display 3 during playback .

T41 – 8 T 1:01:57

◆No display

◆Return to Display 1

CHAPTER

◆Display 3

Shows the same inf o r m at ion as Display 2 during playback.

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Simple Start Guide

Quick Overvie w

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Simple Start Guide

A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoy m ent. To use the surround sound f eatures of this player, refer to “Hookups” on pag e 18.

Notes

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

• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecti ng.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

• Remote comm ander (remote) (1 )

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 an d # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, poin t it at the r emote sensor on the player.

Notes

• D o n ot leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• D o not dr op a ny fo reign object into the remote casing, particular ly when rep lacing the batteries.

• D o not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting appara tus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the re mot e for an exte nded period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from batter y le ak age a nd corrosion.

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Step 3: TV Hookups

Connect a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) and mains lead in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the mains lead last.

to SCART (EURO AV) input

1 SCART (EURO

AV) cord (not supplied)

to T LINE (RGB)-TV

LINE (RGB) - TV

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

AUDIO- L VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE (RGB) - TV

l: Signal flow

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to ch an ge th e a spec t ra ti o, pl ea se refer to page 60.

If your TV does not have a SCART (EURO AV) connection

Refer to B in “Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 18).

2 mains lead

CD/DVD Player

3 mains lead

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Step 4: Playing a Disc

With the playback side facing down

Simple Start Guide

A Turn on the TV. B Press [/1 on the player. C Switch the input selector on your

TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

D Press A on the playe r to o pen t h e

disc tray.

E Place the disc on the tray with the

playback side facing down.

F Press H.

The disc tray closes and the player begins playing the disc.

After Step 6

Depending on the di sc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want from the menu and play the DVD (page 33) or VIDEO CD disc (page 33).

To stop playin g

Press x.

To remove the disc

Press A.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red.

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Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 t o 4 to hook up and adjust the setting s of t he player. Before you sta rt, di sconnect the main s leads , check t hat you hav e all of the suppl ied acce ssorie s, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 15).

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect thi s player to your TV monit or, pr ojector, or AV am plifier (receive r) using a video cord. Select one of the patter ns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). (Pattern C is for DVP-NS405/NS410 only.)

to LINE (RGB)-TV

l : Signal flow

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

R -AUDIO- L VIDEO

Audio/video cord (supplied)

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

LINE (RGB) - TV

S VIDEO OUT

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

(yellow)

S VIDEO cord (not suppli e d)

to S VIDEO OUT

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(DVP-NS405/NS410 only)

CD/DVD player

INPUT

(yellow)

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projecto r or AV amplifier (receiver)

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A If you are connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack

Connect the SCAR T (EUR O AV) cor d (not sup plied). Be sure to ma ke the co nnections f irmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signals. Refer t o the operat ing instru ctions supplie d with the TV to be connected. Also, when you set “LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB” under “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Displa y (page 60), use a SCA RT (EURO AV) cord that conforms to each signal.

B If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of the audio/v ideo cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images.

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Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R)

Use the red and wh it e pl ugs to connect to the audio input jacks (p age 21). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

C If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack (DVP-NS405/NS410 only)

Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). Yo u w i ll enjoy high quality imag es.

Notes

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

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

• When you connect the player to your TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jack, the TV’s input source is set to the player automatically when you start playback or press any button except for \/1. In this case, press TV/ DVD on the remote to return the input to the TV.

When you play a disc recorde d in t he N T SC c olour 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 tele visi ons. In this case, open the tray and remove the disc.

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Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart below to se lect the c onnection that best sui ts your syst em. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the foll owing connections, through .

Components to be connected Connection TV (page 21) Stereo amplifier (receiver)

(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)

•2 speakers (front L and R)

MD deck/DAT deck (page 22) AV amplifier (receiver) with a Dolby* Surround (Pro Logic)

decoder

(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)

•3 speakers (front L and R, and rear (monaural))

•6 speakers (front L and R, centre, rea r L and R, subwoofer)

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS** decoder and a digital input jack

•6 speakers (front L and R, centre, rea r L and R, subwoofer)

* Manufactured under license fr om Dol by

Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolb y Laboratories.

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

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

A D

A B

B C

(page 22)

(page 23)

(page 24)

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Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in A of “Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 18), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV.

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

R -AUDIO- L VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE (RGB) - TV

LINE OUT

(yellow)*

(yellow)

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(white)

R -AUDIO- L VIDEO

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

l : Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for vide o si gna ls ( pa ge

18).

◆Recommende d surround sound eff ects for this connection

• TVS DYNAMIC (page 46)

• TVS WIDE (page 46)

z Hint

When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereomono conversion cord (not supp li ed). Connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.

(white)

(red)

to audio input

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Connecting to a stereo am plifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Conne cting to

an MD deck or DAT deck

If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

R -AUDIO- L VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE (RGB) - TV

B-1

B-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord (not suppli e d) Remove jack cap before connecting (DVP-NS405/ NS410 only)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

◆Recommended surround sound effects for

B-1

the connection only

• TVS STANDARD (page 46)

z Hint

In connection audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio cord.

B-1

, you can use the supplied

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

B-1

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

If you select one of the TVS effects (page 45) while playing a disc, no sound will come from your speakers with the connection.

(white)

(red)

(red)(white)

to audio input

MD deck/DAT deck

Note

LINE OUT

R -AUDIO- L VIDEO

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

B-2

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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (D ol by D igital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks onl y, use . If you r amplifier (receiver) has a di gital input jack, use .

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

R -AUDIO- L VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

C-2

LINE (RGB) - TV

C-1

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C-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting (DVP-NS405/ NS410 only)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

l: Signal flow

Note

When connecting 6 speak ers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer.

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Subwoofer

Centre

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(red)(white)

to audio input

(white)

(red)

R -AUDIO- L VIDEO

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Rear (mono)

C-1

LINE OUT

Front (R)

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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a dig ital i np ut j ac k ha vi ng

a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder and 6 speakers

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). Yo u ar e not able to enjoy the surround sound effe ct s of this player.

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

R -AUDIO- L VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE (RGB) - TV

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

Rear (L)

Subwoofer

Rear (R)

l: Signal flow

Note

After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 25). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (p age

63). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting (DVP-NS405/NS410 only)

to optical digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Centre

Front (R)

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Step 3: Connecting the Mains Lead

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

Step 4: Quick Setu p

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number o f basi c adjust ments for using the play er. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS310/405/410

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

ITALIANO

NEDERLANDS

5 Press X/x to select a language.

ENTER

The player uses th e l anguage selected here to display the menu and subtitles as well.

6 Press ENTER.

1 T urn on th e TV. 2 Press [/1. 3 Switch the input selector on your

TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, select “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control Bar to run Quick Set up (page 59).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a

disc.

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

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 LETTER BOX

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

◆ If you have a wide -screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wid e- scr een mode

• 16:9 (page 60)

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 60)

8 Press ENTER.

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

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SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE:

JACKET PICTURE

16:9

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO

RGB

9 Press X/x to select the type of

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

◆ Video sign al s

• VIDEO (page 60)

◆ S video sig nal s

• S VIDEO (page 60)

◆ RGB signals

• RGB (page 60)

10Press ENTER.

The Setup Display f or sel ec ti ng the type of jack used to conne ct your amplifier (receiver) appe ars.

Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using.

YES

LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT

11Press X/x to select the type of

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

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 21 to 24 ( through ).

A D

• If you connect just a TV and nothing else, select “NO. ” Quick Setup is finished and connections are comp le t e.

B-1 C-1

• Select “LINE O U TPUT L/R (AUDIO).” Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete.

B-2 C-2 D

• Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears.

12Press X/x to select the type of

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

Choose the s ig nal th at matc he s t he au di o connection you selected on pages 22 to 24 ( t hrough ).

B D

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:

B-2 C-2

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL

• D-PCM (page 63)

• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (recei ver) has a Dol by Digi tal decoder) (page 63)

OFF

STANDARD

ON D-PCM D-PCM

13Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selecte d .

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:

DOLBY SURROUND

OFF

STANDARD

ON D-PCM

PCM

OFF OFF

14Press X/x to select whether or

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

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 22 to 24 ( t hrough ).

B D

B-2 C-2

• OFF (page 63)

• ON (only if the amplifier (r eceiver) has a DTS decoder) (p age 63)

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15Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operati ons are complete. If your AV ampli fi er (receiver) has an MPEG audio decode r, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 63).

Enjoying the surround sound effects

To enjoy the surround s ound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), set the following ite m s as described belo w for the audio connection you selected on pages 22 to 24 ( through ). Each of these is the

B D

default setting an d does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player. Refer to page 58 for using the Setup Displ ay.

Audio Connection (pages 21 to 24)

• No addition al settings are needed.

C-1

B-1

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 62)

• If the sound distorts even when th e volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 62)

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B-2 C-2 D

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 62)

• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 62)

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Playing Discs

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be di fferent or restricted .

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.

Power

[/1 A

indicator

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS310/405/410

H/Playback Dial

MODE CHANGE (DVPNS405/NS410 only)

1 Tu rn on your TV . 2 Press [/1.

The player turns on and the power indicator lights up in gr een.

3 Switch the input selector on your

TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

◆ When us in g an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound fr om t h e player.

4 Press A on the player, and plac e a

disc on the disc tray.

With the playback side facing down

5 Press H.

The disc tray closes, and 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 DVDs, see page 33. For VIDE O CDs, see page 33.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise wi ll be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audi o system, the consum er should take proper pre cautions when the analog stereo jacks of the player are connected to an amplification syst em. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the player.

• Set the sound to “STEREO” using the

(audio) button w hen you play DTS

sound tracks on a CD (page 44).

• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is set to “OFF” in the Setup Dis play (page 63), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.

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Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

• DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.

• When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 63).

• If you connect th e pl ayer to audio equipment without a D T S decoder, do not set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 63). A loud noise may come out f rom the speakers, affe ct in g you r ears o r ca us ing the speakers to be damaged.

Note

If you don’t operate the player or the re mote for more than 30 minutes when a disc is not playing, the player automatically enter s sta ndby mode (Auto Power Off function). To turn off this function, set “AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “OFF” (page 61).

Additional operations

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS310/405/410

To Operation

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

Stop play and remove the disc

Replay the previous scene (DVD only)

* Operable when the MODE CHANGE indicator

lights up in green or turns off. For more details about the Multi-mode Playback Dial, see page 31 (DVP-NS405/NS410 only).

z Hint

The Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialog that you missed.

Press . on the remote, or briefly tu rn the Playback Dial* on the player counterclockwise

Press Z

Press REPLAY

Note

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

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

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

Playing Discs

REPLAY

To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Press X Resume play after

pause Go to the next chapter,

track, or scene in continuous play mode

Press X or H

Press > on the remote, or briefly turn the Playback Dial* on the player clockwise

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS310/405/410

ENTER

RETURN

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When the player is in standby mode, press O RETU RN, ENT ER, an d the n [/1 on the remote.

The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel dis pl ay. The Z button on the player or the remote does not wo rk whi le the Child Lock is set .

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

Search, Freeze Frame)

To unlock the disc tray

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

Note

Even if you select “RESET” u nder “SETUP” i n the Control Bar (page 59), the disc tray remains locked.

You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by moni toring the picture o r playing back slowly.

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS310/405/410

Playback Dial (DVP-NS305/NS310) Multi-mode Playback Dial (DVP-NS405/ NS410)

MODE CHANGE (DVP-NS405/NS410 only)

Note

Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations describ ed.

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

Press m or M whi le playing a disc. When you find the poi nt you want, press H to return to normal speed. Each time you press m or M du ring scan, the playback spee d changes. Three spe eds are available. Wit h each press the indicat ion changes as follows:

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Playback direction

×2B (DVD/CD only) t 1M t 2M

Opposite direction

×2b (DVD only) t 1m t 2m

The “

×2B”/“× 2b” playback speed is about

twice the normal speed. The “2M”/“2m” playback speed is faster than “1M”/ “1m.”

Watching frame by frame (Slowmotion Play)

Press m or M w hen the player is in pause mode. To return to the 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 only)

2 y 1

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

”/“1 .”

Using the Playback Dial on the player (DVP-NS305/NS310 only)

You can search for a particular point on a disc in various ways usi ng the Playback Dial.

To go to the next chapter/track/scene

During playback, briefly turn the Playback Dial clockwise to skip to the next chapter/ track/scene, or counterclockwise to skip to the previous ones.

To locate a point quickly (Search)

During play back, turn and hold the Playback Dial clockwise to locate a point in the playback direction, or counterclock wise to locate a point in the opposite direc tion. When you find the point you want, release the dial to return to normal pl ayback speed.

Using the Multi-mode Playback Dial on the player (DVP-NS405/ NS410 only)

You can search fo r a particul ar point on a disc in various ways using the MODE CHANGE button.

To go to the next chapter/track/scene

During playbac k and with the MODE CHANGE indicator turned off, briefly turn the Multi-mode Pl ayback Dial clockwise to skip to the next chapter/track/scene, or counterclockwise to skip to the previous ones. (The same operation can be made when the MODE CHANGE indicator lights up in green.)

To locate a point quickly (Search)

During playbac k and with the MODE CHANGE indicator turned off, turn and h old the Multi-mode Pl ayback Dial clockwise to locate a point in the playback direction, or counterclockwise to locate a point in the opposite direction. When you find the po i nt you want, release the dial to return to normal playback speed.

To locate a specific title/chapter/track

1 Press MODE CHANGE repeatedly so

that the indicator lights up in green.

2 During play back, turn and hold the

Multi-mode Playback Dial clockwise to locate succeeding titles/chapters/tracks, or counterclockwise to locate preceding ones.

To play one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

1 Press MODE CHANGE repeatedly so

that the indicator lights up in amber.

2 During playback, turn the Mul t i- m ode

Playback Di al cl ockwise to go to the next frame, or counterclockwise to go to the previous frame. If you turn and hold the dial, you can view the frames in succession.

Playing Discs

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Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume

Play/Multi-disc Resume)

The player remembers the point where y ou stopped the disc.

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS310/405/410

Resuming playback for the current disc (Resume Play)

The player remembers the point where y ou stopped the disc ev en if the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

1 While playing a disc, press x to stop

playback.

“RESUME” appe ars on the front panel display.

2 Press H.

The player starts playback from the point where you stoppe d th e disc in Step 1.

z Hint

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

Notes

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:

– you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display. – you open the disc tray (D VP-NS305/NS310

only).

– you disconnect the mains lead.

• 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 mains lead is disconnected.

• This function may not work with some discs.

Storing the point where you stopped the disc (Multi-disc Resume) (DVP-NS405/NS410 only)

The player stores the point where you stopped the disc and resumes playback from the same point the next time you insert the same disc. Resume playback points for up to 6 d ifferent DVD/VIDEO CD discs remain in memory even if you disconnect the main s lead. 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 beg inning 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 61). Pl ayback res tarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the player.

Notes

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:

– you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display.

• This function may not work with some discs.

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Using the DVD’s Men u

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music f eat ure called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can sele ct the title you want using the TOP MENU bu tton. When you play DVDs that allow you to sele ct items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the ME N U but ton.

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS310/405/410

Number buttons

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions ( PBC Playback)

PBC (Playback Contr ol ) al lo w s y ou t o pl ay VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS310/405/410

Number buttons

ENTER

Playing Discs

ENTER

TOP MENU

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.

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

2 Press C/X/x/c to select the item

you want to play or change.

You can also use the number buttons to select the item (DVP-NS310/NS405/ NS410 only).

3 Press ENTER.

RETURN

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

2 Select the item number you want

by pressing X/x.

You can also use the number buttons to select the item number and track (DVPNS310/NS405/NS410 only).

3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in the

menu for interactive operations.

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

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To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

To play without using PBC, press ./> while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H.

Note

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

Playing an MP3 Audio Track

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) record ed in MP3 (M PEG 1 Audio Layer 3) format.

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS310/405/410

ENTER

RETURN

1 Press Z and place a DATA CD on

the disc tray.

2 Press H.

The disc tray closes, and the player starts to play the first MP3 audio track in the first album on the disc.

Notes

• This player can play MP3 audio t racks recorded in the following sampling frequencies: 32kHz,

44.1kHz, 48kHz.

• The playback order ma y be dif fer e nt fro m the edited order. See “The playback orde r of MP3 audio tracks” below for details.

Selecting an album and track

1 Press MENU.

The list of MP3 albu m s r ecorded on the DATA CD appear s.

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(

3 0

)

ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE JAZZ R&B MY FAVORITE SONGS CLASSICAL SALSA OF CUBA BOSSANOVA

2 Select an album using X/x and press

ENTER.

The list of tracks cont ai ned in the album appears.

JAZZ 1 ( 9 0

01SHE IS SPECIAL 02ALL YOU NEED IS ... 03SPICY LIFE 04HAPPY HOUR 05RIVER SIDE 06

07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME

)

3 Select a track using X/x and press

ENTER.

The selecte d tra ck st arts play ing. When a track or album is bein g pla ye d , its title is shaded.

See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

To play a Multi Session CD

This player can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 au dio track is located in the first session. Any subs equent MP3 audio tra ck, recorded in l at er sessions, can also be played back. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.

Notes

• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in MP3 format, the p layer can not re cogni ze th e d ata properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker syste m.

• T he play er c ann ot pla y a udio tracks in MP3PRO format.

The playback order of MP 3 au dio tracks

The playback order of alb um s and tracks recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.

◆Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

Playing Discs

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press MENU.

Notes

• Only the letter s in the al pha be t a nd num be rs can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as an aste ris k .

• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

About MP3 audio tracks

You can play MP3 audio tracks on CDROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the player to recognize the tra c ks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.

ROOT

album

track

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When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from

1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks

contained withi n a currently selected album take priority over the next alb u m in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so before 5.) When you press ME N U and the list of MP3 albums appears ( page 3 4) , t he albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (suc h 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, the tracks will be played in that order.

• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, place your albums within the first two trees.

4 is played

Notes

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

• The playb ack or de r above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 200 a lbums and tracks in the DATA CD.

• The player can rec ognize up to 100 albums (the player will count just albums, includi ng al bums that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player will not play any albums beyond the first 100 albums. Of the first 100 albums, the play er will play no more than a combined total of 200 albums and tracks.

Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play,

Shuffle Play, Repe at Play, A-B Re peat Play)

You can set the fo llowing play modes:

• Programme Play (page 36)

• Shuffle Pla y (p age 38)

• Repeat Play (page 38)

• A-B Repeat Play (page 39)

Note

The play mode is cancelled when: – you open the disc tray. – the player enters sta ndby mode by pressing [/1.

Creating your own programme (Programme Play)

You can play the co nt ents of a disc in the order you want by ar ranging the order of the titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create your own programme. You can programm e up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.

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Number buttons

CLEAR

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY twice while the player

is in stop mode.

The following Control Bar appe ars.

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2 Press C/c to select

(PROGRAM), 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

– – – – – – – – – – – –

– –

01 02 03 04 05

Titles or tracks recorded on a disc

3 Press c.

The cursor moves to the title or track row “T” (in this case, “0 1”).

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TITLE

2. TITLE

3. TITLE

4. TITLE

5. TITLE

6. TITLE

7. TITLE

– – – –

– – – – – – – – – –

– –

01 02 03 04 05

ALL

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TITLE 0 2

2. TITLE

3. TITLE

4. TITLE

5. TITLE

6. TITLE

7. TITLE

– – – – – – – – – – – –

–

Selected title and chap ter

0 3

– –

01 02 03 04 05

Playing Discs

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

For example, se le ct tr ack “02.” Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER.

Selected track

– – – – – – – – – – – –

0:15:30

– – 01 02 03

04 05

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK 0 2

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

01 02 03 04 05 06

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

Total time of the programmed tracks

Chapters recorded on a disc

4 Sele c t the title, chap ter, or trac k you

want to programme.

◆ When playin g a DVD

For example, se l ect chapter “03” of title “02.” Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER. Yo u can also use the number buttons to select the number (DVP-NS310/NS405/NS410 only).

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

– –

1. TITLE – –

2. TITLE – –

3. TITLE – –

4. TITLE – –

5. TITLE – –

6. TITLE – –

7. TITLE

Next, pres s X/x to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons to select the number (DVP-NS310/NS405/NS410 only).

– –

ALL

5 To programme other titles, chapters,

or tracks, repeat Steps 3 to 4.

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

6 Press H to start Programme Pl ay.

Programme Play begins. When the program me ends, you can restart the same pr ogramme again by pressing H.

To stop Programme Play

Press CLEAR.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

To change or cancel a programme

1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Creating yo ur

own programm e (Programme Pla y).”

2 Select the programme number of the title,

chapter, or track you w ant to change or cancel using X/x, and press c. You can also use the number buttons to select the

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number (DVP-NS3 10/NS405/NS410

TITLE

only).

3 Follow Step 4 fo r new programming. To

cancel a progra m m e, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.

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

1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Cr eating your

own programme (Programme Play).”

2 Press X and select “A LL CLEAR.” 3 Press ENTER.

z Hint

You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During Programme Play, f oll ow th e s tep s of “Repea t Play ” (page 38) or “Shuffle Play” (page 38).

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)

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

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◆ When playing a DVD

• TITLE

• CHAPTER

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• TRACK

◆ When Programme Play is activated

• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks

selected in Progr am m e Play.

To return to normal play

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

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

z Hints

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

• Up to 200 chapter s in a disc can be pl ay ed in random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.

CLEAR

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The following Cont rol Bar appears.

2 Press C/c to select (SHUFFLE),

then press ENTER repeatedly to select the item to be shuffled.

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 comb in ation of Shuffle or Programme Play modes.

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CLEAR

REPEAT

ENTER

DISPLAY

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1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

CHAPTER

A13 – 0:27:34 B

The following Cont rol Bar appears.

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 t o memorize lyrics, et c.)

2 Press C/c to select

then press ENTER repeatedly to select the item to be repeated.

◆ When playin g a DVD

• DISC: repeats all of the titles.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a

disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current

chapter.

◆ When playin g a VI DE O CD or CD

• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

• DISC: repeats all of the albums.

• ALBUM: repeats the current album.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When Programme Play o r Shuffle Pl ay is activated

• ON: repeats Pr ogramme Play or

Shuffle Play.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “O FF” in Step 2.

(

REPEAT),

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Playing Discs

CLEAR

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2 Press C/c to sele ct (A-B

REPEAT).

3 During playback, when you find t he

starting point (poin t A) of the portion to be played repeat edly, press ENTER.

The starting point (point A) is set.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

z Hints

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

• You can select “REPEAT” directly by pr ess ing REPEAT (DVP-NS310/NS405/NS410 only).

4 When you reach the ending point

(point B), press ENTER again.

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

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To return to normal play

Press CLEAR.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

Note

When you set A-B Repeat Play, the sett ings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Prog ramme Play are cancelled.

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Searching for a Scene

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Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene (Search mode)

You can search a DVD by title or chapte r, and you can search a VID EO CD/CD by track, index, or scene. As ti tles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the de sire d one by e nteri ng its number . Or, you can search for a scene using the time code.

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Number buttons

CLEAR

MODE

ENTER

1 P r es s SEARCH MODE.

The following dis pl ay a ppears. “--

)” appears next to the icon (**

(**

refers to a nu m b er). The number in parent heses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, indexes, scenes, etc. of t he disc.

2 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly

to select the search method.

◆ When playing a DVD

(TITLE), (CHAPTER), (TIME/TEXT), or (NUMBER INPUT) Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting point by inputting the time code.

◆ When playing a VIDE O CD

(TRACK) or (INDEX)

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback

(SCENE)

◆ When playing a CD

(TRACK) or (INDEX)

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

(ALBUM) or (TRACK)

3 Select the number of the title,

track, scene, time code, etc. you want by pressing X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor.

For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, select “TIME/TEX T ” in Step 2 and enter “2:10:20.” You can also use the number buttons to select the number (DVP-NS310/ N S405/NS410 only).

If you make a mistake

Cancel the numbe r by pressing CLEAR, then select another number.

4 Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the selected number.

z Hints

• If you a re pla ying a disc and it is necessary to enter a number, select “NUMBER INPUT” in Step 2.

• When the display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD) or track (CD) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER (DVP-NS310/ NS405/NS410 only).

Searching for a Scene

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Viewing Information About the

T41 – 8 T 1:01:57

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

Disc

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time

You can check the pl aying time and remaining time of the curr ent title, c hapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded o n th e disc.

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TIME/TEXT

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly during

playback until (TIME/TEXT) appears.

Title, track (CD/VIDEO CD), scene, or album number

Chapter, index, or track (DATA CD)

Time information

◆ When playing a DVD

•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 curren t chapte r

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC

functions)

•

**:**

Playing time of the current scene

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without

PBC functions) or CD

•T 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 DATA CD (MP3 audio)

•

****:**

Playing time of the current track

**:**:**

**:**

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

To check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio)

Press ENTER repeatedly in Step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD/DATA CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the dis c. Y ou cannot change the text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT” appears. For DATA CDs, only the track name of the MP3 audio track a ppears.

2 P ress ENTER repeatedly to change

the time information.

The display and the kinds of time that you can change depend on t he disc you are playing.

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Checking the information on the front panel display

You can view the t ime information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The in formation on the fr ont panel display cha nges as follows when you change the time information on your TV screen.

When playing a DVD

Playing time of the current title

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

Viewing Information About the Disc

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 (MP3 audio)

Playing time and number of the current track

Track name

Remaining time of the disc

Text

Current track and index number

(returns to top automatically)

z Hints

• 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 th e f r ont panel display.

• You can also check the time information and tex t by pressing TIME/TEXT repeatedly (DVPNS310/NS405/NS410 only).

Notes

• D epending on the type of disc being played, th e DVD/CD text or track name may not be displayed.

• T he play er c an onl y display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.

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Sound Adjustments

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Changing the Sound

When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you c an change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the soun d from the right or lef t channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. For ex ample, when playin g a di sc containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the ins tr uments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.

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2 Press (audio) repeatedly to

select the desired audio signal.

◆ When playing a DVD

Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits ar e di splayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Cod e Li st ” on page 69 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats.

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

The default setting is underlined.

•STEREO

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

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

Checking the audio signal format

If you press DISPLA Y repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digita l, M PEG audio, DTS, PCM, etc.) ap pears as shown below .

: The standard stereo sound

DISPLAY

1 Press (audio) during pla yback.

The following display appears. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of ava ilable audio signals.

ENGLISH

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Rear (L/R)

DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R) + Centre

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

About audio signals

Audio signals recorded in a disc contai n t h e sound element s ( ch annels) shown below. Each channel is out put 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 Dolb y D igital sound’s monaural rear audio signals.

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• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal

Note

If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP,” the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page

63).

TV Virtual Surrou nd Settings (TVS)

When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS ( T V V i rt ual Surround) lets you enjoy surro und sound effects b y 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 usin g just a stereo TV. This function is designed to work with the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) and LINE (RGB)TV jacks. Note tha t if you select one of th e TVS settings, the playe r do es not output the following signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

• Dolby Digi t al si gnals (when you set “DOLBY DIGITAL” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “D-PCM”) (page 63)

• MPEG audi o signals

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Sound Adjustments

SUR

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

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2 Press C/c to select

TVS DYNAMIC

(SURROUND), then press ENTER repeatedly to select o ne of the TVS sounds.

Refer to the following explanations given for each item.

• TVS DYNAMIC

•TVS WIDE

• TVS NIGHT

• TVS STANDARD

To cancel the setti ng

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

◆TVS DYNAMIC

Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown bel ow ). This mode is effect iv e w hen the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

◆TVS NIGHT

Large sounds, suc h as explosions, are suppressed, but the quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dial og and enjoy the surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at low volume.

◆TVS STANDARD

Creates virtual rear speakers fr om the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers.

L R

◆TVS WIDE

Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. This mode is effect iv e w hen the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

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

: Virtual speaker

z Hint

You can also change the setting by pres si n g SUR (or SURROUND on the player) repeatedly.

Notes

• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear.

• When you select one of the TVS mode s, turn of f the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

• Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.

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• “TVS NIGHT” only works with Dolby Digital discs. However, not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.

• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP,” sound will come from your speakers but it will not have the TVS effect.

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Enjoying Movies

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1(8):ENGLISH

Displaying the Subtitles

Changing the Angles

If various angl es (multi-angle s) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ ” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the view i ng angle.

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1 Press (angle) during

playback.

The number of the an gl e appears on the display. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of angle s.

2 Press (angle) repeatedly to

select the angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

If subtitles ar e r ecor de d on th e di sc s, y ou c an change the subti tl es or turn them on and o ff whenever you want while playing a DVD.

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1 Press (subtitle) during

playback.

The following display appears. The number in pare ntheses indicates the total number of available subtitles.

2 Press (subtitle) repeatedly to

select the language.

Note

Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles even if mult i-angles are recorded on the DVD.

To turn off the subtitles

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

Note

Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles eve n if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You a lso ma y not be abl e to tu rn them off.

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Adjusting the Picture

Quality (BNR)

The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the pict ur e quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV scr een.

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To cancel the “BNR” setting

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Co ntrol Bar is turned off.

Notes

• If the outlines of the images on your screen should become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the “BNR” effect may be hard to discern.

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 P ress DISP LA Y twice dur in g

playback.

The following Cont rol Bar appears.

2 Press C/c to select (BNR),

then press ENTER repeatedly to select a level.

• 1: reduces the “block noise.”

• 2: reduces the “block noise” more than

• 3: reduces the “block noise” more than

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Adjusting the Playback

DYNAMIC 1

Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching.

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PICTURE

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

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

• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and the co lour inten sity.

• 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 col our contrast is increased.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

z Hints

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

• You can also select the “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” setting by pressing PICTURE MODE repeatedly.

1 Press DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The following Cont rol Bar appears.

2 Press C/c to select (CUSTOM

PICTURE MODE), then press ENTER repeatedly to select the setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

• STANDARD: picture.

displays a standard

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Enhancing the Pl ay back

Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO

ENHANCER) (DVP-NS405/NS410 only)

The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function makes the picture appear clear and cri sp by enhancing the outlines of images on your TV screen. Also, this function can soften the images on the screen.

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ENTER

DISPLAY

• 1: enhances the ou tl i ne.

• 2: enhances the ou tl i ne more than 1.

• 3: enhances the ou tl i ne more than 2.

• SOFT: softens the image (DVD only).

To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” setting

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Co ntrol Bar is turned off.

Note

Depending on the disc or the scene being play ed , noise found in the disc may become more apparent. If this happens, it is recommended that you use the BNR function (page 49) with the DVE function. If the condition still does not imp ro ve, r edu ce the Digital Video Enhancer level, or select “SOFT” (DVD only) in Step 2 above.

Enjoying Movies

1 P ress DISP LA Y twice dur in g

playback.

The following Cont rol Bar appears.

2 Press C/c to select (DIGITAL

VIDEO ENHANCER), then press ENTER repeatedly to select a level.

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Using Various Additional Functions

Locking Discs (CUSTOM

PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL

QUICK

CONTROL)

You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.

• Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play in appropriate discs.

• Parental Contro l Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced wit h di fferent scenes.

The same passwor d is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control.

Custom Parental Control

You can set the sam e Custom Parental Control passwo rd for up to 40 discs. When you set the 4 1 st-disc, th e first disc is cancelled.

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Number buttons

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Insert the disc you want to lock.

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

2 Pres s DIS PLA Y while the pla y er is in

stop mode.

The following Cont rol Bar appears.

3 Press X/x to sel e ct (PARENTAL

CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

OFF

ON PLAYER PASSWORD

4 Press X/x to s elect “ON t,” then

press ENTER.

◆ If you hav e not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then

ENTER

press

Enter a 4-digit password by pressing X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons to en te r your password (DVP-NS310/NS405/ NS410 only). The display for confirming the passwor d appears.

◆ When you have already regi stered a password

The display for enterin g the password appears.

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PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

by pressing X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press ENTER.

You can also use the number buttons to enter your password (DVP-NS310/ NS405/NS410 only). “Custom parental control is set.” appears when you enter your password.

To turn off the Custom Parental Control function

1 Follow Steps 1 thro ugh 3 of “Custom

Parental Control.”

2 Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press

ENTER.

3 Enter your 4-digit password using X/x to

select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press E N TER. You can also use the number buttons to enter your password (DVP-N S310/NS405/NS410 only).

password (DVP-NS310/NS405/NS410 only). The player is ready for playb ack.

z Hint

If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number “199703” using X/x to selec t the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor when the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asks you for your password, then press ENTER. (Press c after the 4th digit to allow the entire 6-digit number to be entered.) The display wil l ask yo u to en ter a new 4-digit password. You can also use the number buttons to enter the digits (DV P-N S 310/NS405/ NS410 only).

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

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

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS310/405/410

Number buttons

Using Various Additiona l Fun ctions

To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental

Control is set. The “CUSTOM PAREN TAL CONTROL” display appears.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

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

ENTER

and press

2 Enter your 4-digit password using X/x to

select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press E N TER. You can also use the number buttons to enter your

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The following Control Bar appears.

QUICK

,continued

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2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL

CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

OFF

ON PLAYER PASSWORD

You can also use the number buttons to enter your password (DVP-NS310/ NS405/NS410 on ly). The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

USA

3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,”

then press ENTER.

◆ If you have not ent ered a password

The display for registering a new password appear s.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then

ENTER

press

Enter a 4-digit password using X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons to enter your password (DVP-N S310/NS405/NS410 only). The display for confirming the passwo rd appears.

◆ When you have already register ed a password

The display for enter i ng the password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”

then press ENTER.

The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

USA USA

OTHERS

6 Press X/x to select a geographic area

as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER.

The area is selected. When you select “OT H E RS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 55.

7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then

press ENTER.

The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

OFF

NC17

6: 5:

4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

by pressing X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press ENTER.

8 Select the level you want using X/x,

then press ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete.

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Area Code

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: USA

4: PG13

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” i n St ep 8.

To play a disc for which Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc and press H.

The display for enter i ng your password appears.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using X/x to

select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press E N TER. You can also use the number buttons to enter your password (DVP-N S310/NS405/NS410 only). The player starts playback.

z Hint

If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat Steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Cont ro l (limiting playback by children).” When you ar e aske d to enter your password, enter “199703” using X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press ENTER. (Press c after the 4th digit to allow the entire 6-digit number to be entered.) T he display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password in Step 4, replace th e disc in the player and press H. When the display for entering your password appears, enter your new password. You can also use the number buttons to enter the digits (DVP-NS310/ NS405/NS410 only).

Note

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

Standard Code

number

Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276

Standard Code

Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico 2362 Netherlands 2376 New Zealand 2390 Norway 2379 Pakistan 2427 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 Singapore 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499 Switzerland 2086 Thailand 2528 United

Kingdom

number

2184

Changing the password

1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Bar appears.

2 Press X/x to se le ct (PARENTAL

CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” ap pear.

3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD

t,” then press ENTER.

The display for entering the password appears.

4 Enter your 4-d igit passwo rd usin g X/x

to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press ENTER.

You can also use the number buttons to enter your p assword (DVP -NS310/ NS405/NS410 on ly).

5 Enter a new 4- dig it pa ss word using X/

x to select the digit, followed by C/c

to move the cursor, then press ENTER.

Using Various Additiona l Fun ctions

,continued

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You can also use th e number buttons to enter your password (DVP-NS310/ NS405/NS410 only).

6 To confirm your password, re-enter it

using X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press ENTER.

You can also use th e number buttons to enter your password (DVP-NS310/ NS405/NS410 only).

Controlling Your TV wi th the Supplied Remote

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote.

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS310/405/410

If you make a mistake enter i ng your password

Press C befor e you press ENTER and inpu t the correct number.

If you make a mistake

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

Number buttons

TV/DVD

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

TV/DVD* Switch the TV’s input source

between the TV and pl ayer.

* If you connect the playe r to the TV via the

SCART (EURO AV) jacks, the input source for the TV is set to the player automatically when you start playback or press any button except for [/1. In this case, press TV/DVD to return the input to the TV.

Note

Depending on the unit being connected, you ma y not be able to control your TV using some of the buttons.

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Controlling other TVs with the remote (DVP-NS310/NS405/ NS410 only)

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of no n- Sony TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the ta ble b elow, se t the appropriate manuf acturer’s code.

1 Whil e holdin g down TV [/1, press the

number buttons to select your TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table below).

2 Release TV [/1.

Code number s of co ntrollable TVs

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony (default) 01 Grundig 11 Hitachi 24 Loewe 06 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06 Samsung 06 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Thomson 43 Toshiba 38

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be rese t to the default setting. Set the appropr iate code number again.

Using Various Additiona l Fun ctions

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Di sp l ay

By using the Se t up Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 59 to 63.

Note

Playback settings sto re d in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work.

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS310/405/410

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 P ress DISP LAY when th e pla yer is

in stop mode.

The following Cont rol Bar appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

4 Press X/x to select the setup item

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: VIDEO

Setup items

JACKET PICTURE

16:9

5 Select an item using X/x, then

press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE:

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

QUICK

2 Press X/x to select (SETUP),

then press ENTER.

3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”

then press ENTER.

The Setup Display appears.

Options

6 Select a setting using X/x, then

press ENTER.

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

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Selected setting

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: VIDEO

4:3 PAN SCAN

JACKET PICTURE

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.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned o ff.

To enter the Quick Setup mode

Select “QUICK” in Step 3. Follow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup ex pl anation to make basic adjustment (page 25).

To reset all of the “SETUP” settings

If you select “RESET” in Step 3, you can reset all of the “SETUP” settings on pages 59 to 63 to the default settings. After you select “RESET” and pres s EN TER, select “YES” and press ENTER to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds to complete), or select “NO” and press ENTER to return to the Control Bar. Do not press [/1 when resetting the player.

Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 58).

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

◆OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆MENU (DVD only)

You can select t he desired language for the disc’s menu.

◆AUDIO (DVD only)

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

◆SUBTITLE (DVD only)

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

Settings and Adjustments

z Hint

If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List ” on page 69 using X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor. You can also use the number buttons to enter the digits ( DVP -NS 310/ NS405/NS410 only).

Note

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

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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 disp l ay, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 58). The default settings are underlined.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE:

JACKET PICTURE

◆TV TYPE

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

16:9 Select this when you connect a

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

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

VIDEO

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 w h en you leave the player in pause or st op mode for 15 minutes, or when yo u pl ay back a CD or DATA CD (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.

ON Turns on the screen saver. OFF Turns off the screen sa ver.

◆BACKGROUND

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

JACKET PICTURE

GRAPHICS

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

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

A preset picture stored in the player appears.

◆LINE

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

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

Outputs video signals.

4:3 PAN SCAN

Notes

• If your TV does not conform to the S video or the RGB signals, no pict ure appears on the T V screen even if you select “S VI DEO” or “RGB.” Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV.

• If your TV has only one SCART (EURO AV) jack, do not select “S VIDEO.”

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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 58). The default settings are underlined.

CUSTOM SETUP

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

◆AUTO POWER OFF

Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off.

ON The player enters standby mode

when left in stop mode for more than 30 minutes.

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

Switches this function off.

ON Automatically starts playback

when the player is turned on.

◆DIMMER

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

BRIGHT

Makes the lighting bright.

DARK Makes the lighting dark. OFF Turns off the lighting.

OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

OFF

◆PAUSE MODE (DVD only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

AUTO The pict ure, including subjects

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

FRAME The picture, including subjects

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

◆TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)

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

OFF

No priority given.

AUTO Priorit y gi ven.

Notes

• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 59).

• If you se t “ DTS ” to “O F F” (p ag e 63), the DTS sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK SELECTION” to “AUTO.”

• If PCM , DTS, MPEG a udio, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and MPEG audio sound tracks in this ord er.

◆MULTI-DISC RESUM E (DVP -NS4 05 /

NS410 only) (DVD/VIDEO CD only)

Switches the Multi-di sc Resume setti ng on or off. Resume playback can be stored in memory for up to 6 different DVD/VIDEO CD discs (page 32).

Stores the resume setting in memory for up to six discs. (The settings remain in mem ory even if you select OFF.)

OFF Does not store the re s ume

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

Settings and Adjustments

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Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the soun d according to the pl ayback and connec t io n conditions.

Select “AUDIO SETU P” in the Set up Display. To use the disp l ay, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 58). The default settings are underlined.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:

DOLBY SURROUND

◆AUDIO ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, se t th i s item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio output level. This function affects th e 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.

OFF

STANDARD

D-PCM

PCM

OFF

◆DOWNMIX (DVD 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 form at” (page 44 ). This function affects the out put of the following jac k s: –LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks –LINE (RGB)- T V jack –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 63).

DOLBY SURROUND

NORMAL Select this when the pl ayer is

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component that conf orm s to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).

connected to an audio component that do es not conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).

◆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 ci rcuit

upon the analog circuit is m in im al.

◆AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when pl aying a DVD that conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the output from the fol l ow i ng jacks: –LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks –LINE (RGB)-TV jack –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jack only when “DOLBY DIGIT AL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 63).

STANDARD TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear

WIDE RANGE

Normally select this position.

even if you turn the volume down.

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

Setting the digital output signal

Switches the meth od 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 DIG ITAL,” “MPEG,” and “DTS” after sett ing “DIGITAL OUT ” to “ON.”

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AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:

DOLBY SURROUND

OFF

STANDARD

D-PCM

PCM OFF

If you connect a co m ponent that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be dam aged.

◆DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM Select this w h en the player is

connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether th e s ig nals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX” item in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 62).

DOLBY DIGITAL

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

◆DTS (DVD only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

OFF Select this when the player is

connected t o an audio component lackin g a built-in DTS decoder.

ON Select this when the player is

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

Note

If you select one of the TVS settings while playing a DVD, the player does not output the following signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. – Dolby Digital signals (when you set “DOLBY

DIGITAL” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “D-PCM”) (page 63).

– MPEG audio signals.

Settings and Adjustments

◆MPEG (DVD only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

PCM

Select this w h en the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound trac ks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

MPEG Select this when the player is

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

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while us in g the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before req uesting repairs. Should any problem persis t , co nsult 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-c onnect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 18)

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

, In the Setup Display, set “LINE” in

“SCREEN SETUP” to th e ap pro pri at e item that conforms to your system (pa ge 60).

, The disc is dirty or flawed. , If the pi cture 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 wh en you connect your player directly to you r TV , please try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input (page 18) (DVP-NS405/ NS410 only).

Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV TYPE” of “SCREE N SETUP,” the pictur e does not fill the screen.

, The aspect ratio of the dis c is fi xe d on yo ur

DVD.

The picture is black and white.

, In the Setup Display, set “LINE” in

“SCREEN SETUP” to th e ap pro pri at e item

that conforms to your TV (page 60).

, D epending on the TV, the pi ct ure on the

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

Sound

There is no sound.

, R e- connect the connectin g cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to the wrong input

jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 22, 23, 24).

, Th e amplifier (r eceiver) 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 throug h

the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 62).

Sound is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS so und trac ks,

noise will come from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks or DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAX IA L ) ja ck (page 28).

Sound distortion occ ur s.

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“ON” (page 62).

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set “AUDIO DRC” to “TV MODE” (page 62).

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“OFF” (page 62).

Operation

The remote does not func tio n.

, There are obstacles betwee n the re mote a nd

the player.

, The distance between the remote and the

player is too far.

, Th e remote is not pointed at the remote

sensor on the player.

, The batteries in the remote are weak.

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The disc does not play.

, The disc is turned over.

Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray.

, The disc is skewed.

The player can not p lay certa in d iscs ( pag e 6).

, , The region code on the DVD does not match

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the player

, The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs,

(page 3)

DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (video mode) that are not finalize d (p age 6).

The MP3 audio trac k cannot be played (page 34).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3

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

, The MP3 audio track does not have t he

extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not formatted in MP3 even

though it has the extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. , The pl ayer cannot play audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

The title of the MP 3 audio album or track is not correctly displayed.

The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characters are displayed as asterisks.

The disc does not start playing from the beginning.

, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

or A-B Repeat Play has been selected (page

36).

, Res ume play has taken effect (page 32).

The player starts playing the disc automatically.

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

set to “ON” (page 61).

Playback stops automatically.

, While playing discs with an auto pause

signal, the p lay er s top s p l ayba ck a t t he a uto pause signal.

You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able

to do some of the operations above. See 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

33).

, Multilingual tracks are no t re corded 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

33).

, Multilingual subtitles a r e n ot recorded on

the DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the

subtitles.

Additional Information

The angles cannot be cha ng ed .

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page

33).

, 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 9).

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

The player does not operate properly.

, When static electricity, etc., causes th e

player to operate abnormally, unplug the player.

Nothing is displayed on the front panel display.

, “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set

to “OFF.” Set “DIMMER” to “BRIGHT” or “DARK” (page 61).

,continued

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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 66.)

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

, Ch ild Lock is set (page 29).

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

, Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorize d S o ny service facility.

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

, The MP3 audio track you want to play is

broken.

, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the display)

When the self-diagnos is fu ncti on i s act ivat ed to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character serv ice nu mber (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four digits appears on the screen and the front pan el display. In this case, check the following table.

C:13:50

First three characters of the service number

C 13 The disc is dir ty.

C 31 The disc is not inserted

E XX

(xx is a number)

Cause and/or corrective action

, Clean the disc with a soft

cloth (page 7).

correctly. , Re-insert the disc

correctly.

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

Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5character ser vice numb er. Example: E 61 1 0

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Glossary

Chapter (page 9)

Sections of a pictur e or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A ti tle is composed of several chapters. Depending on th e disc, no chapters may b e recorded.

Dolby Digital (page 24, 63)

Digital audio compression technol ogy developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.1 dis crete channels of high quality digital audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data are recorded discr et ely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.

Dolby Surroun d (Pro Logic) (page 23)

Audio signal processing technology th at Dolby Laboratories developed for surround sound. When the in put signal contains a surround component, the Pro Logic process outputs the front, centre and rear signals. The rear channel is monaural.

DTS (page 24, 63)

Digital audio compression technol ogy that Digital Th eater Syst ems, Inc. d eveloped. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel se paration is realiz ed because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is re alized because all channel data processing is digital.

DVD (page 6)

A disc that contain s up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capa city of a singl e-layer and sin glesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-la yer 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 17GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldw id e st andards of digital compression t ec hnology. The picture dat a i s compressed to about 1/40 (ave rage) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes t he data to be allocated ac cording 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 real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Contro l functions are provided with the DVD.

Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page

A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a CD or VIDEO CD. De pendi ng on the disc , no ind ex may be recorded.

MPEG audio (page 24, 63)

International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conf or m s to up to 2channel stereo. M PEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to 7. 1-channel surround.

Scene (page 9)

On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.”

Title (page 9)

The longest sectio n of a pi ct ure or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the en t i re album in audio software.

Track (page 9)

Sections of a picture or a music feature on a CD or VIDEO CD (the leng t h of a so ng).

Additional Information

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Specifications

System

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

Audio characte r is tic s

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 rang e: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/CD:

99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

The signals from LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks are measured. When you play PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling frequency, the output signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack are converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency.

Outputs

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load

impedance)

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

Over 10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)*: Optical

output jack/–18 dBm (wav e 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*: 4-pin mini DIN/Y:

1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 0 .286 Vp-p (NTSC)/75 ohms

* DVP-NS405/NS410 only

General

Power requirem ents: 220 – 240 V AC, 50/

60 Hz

Power consumption: 13 W Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 62 × 255 mm

(w/h/d) incl. pr ojecting parts

Mass (approx.): 2.3 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 no ti ce .

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Language Code List

For details, see pag es 44, 48, 59. The language spellin gs conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali;

Bangla 1067 Tibetan 1070 Breton 1079 Catalan 1093 Corsican 1097 Czech 1103 Welsh 1105 Danish 1109 German 1130 Bhutani 1142 Greek 1144 English 1145 Esperanto 1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian 1151 Basque 1157 Persian 1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji 1171 Faroese 1174 French 1181 Frisian

1183 Irish 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi 1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian 1233 Armenian 1235 Interlingua 1239 Interlingue 1245 Inupiak 1248 Indonesian 1253 Icelandic 1254 Italian 1257 Hebrew 1261 Japanese 1269 Yiddish 1283 Javanese 1287 Georgian 1297 Kazakh 1298 Greenlandic 1299 Cambodian 1300 Kannada 1301 Korean 1305 Kashmiri 1307 Kurdish 1311 Kirghiz 1313 Latin 1326 Lingala 1327 Laothian 1332 Lithuanian 1334 Latvian;

Lettish

1345 Malagasy

1347 Maori 1349 Macedonian 1350 Malayalam 1352 Mongolian 1353 Moldavian 1356 Marathi 1357 Malay 1358 Maltese 1363 Burmese 1365 Nauru 1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch 1379 Norwegian 1393 Occitan 1403 (Afan)O romo 1408 Oriya 1417 Punjabi 1428 Polish 1435 Pashto;

Pushto 1436 Port uguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-

Romance 1482 Kirundi 1483 Romanian 1489 Russian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1495 Sansk rit 1498 Sindhi 1501 Sangho 1502 Serbo-

Croatian 1503 Singhalese 1505 Slovak 1506 Slovenian

1507 Samoan 1508 Shona 1509 Somali 1511 Albanian 1512 Serbian 1513 Siswati 1514 Sesotho 1515 Sundanese 1516 Swedish 1517 Swahili 1521 Tamil 1525 Telugu 1527 Tajik 1528 Thai 1529 Tigrinya 1531 Turk men 1532 Tagalog 1534 Setswana 1535 Tonga 1538 Turk ish 1539 Tsonga 1540 Tatar 1543 Twi 1557 Ukrainian 1564 Urdu 1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese 1587 Volapük 1613 Wolof 1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba 1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu

1703 Not specified

Additional Information

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Index

Numerics

16:9 60

4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN

5.1 Channel Surround

A-B REPEAT 39

Album

Angle

44, 59

AUDIO AUDIO ATT AUDIO DRC AUDIO SETUP AUTO PLAY AUTO POWER OFF

62 62

BACKGROUND 60

Batteries

BNR

CD 28

CHAPTER Chapter Child Lock Connecting Continuous play

Control Bar CUSTOM CUSTOM PARENTAL

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE

CUSTOM SETUP

9, 67

29 18

CD/VIDEO CD DVD

CONTROL

DATA CD 6, 34

DIGITAL OUT Digital output DIGITAL VIDEO

ENHANCER DIMMER Display

Control Bar display

Front panel display

Setup Display DOLBY DIGITAL

63, 67

DOWNMIX

24, 44, 63, 67

DTS

6, 28, 67

DVD

24, 44,

Fast forward 30

Fast reverse Front panel display

Handling discs 7

Hooking up

INDEX 41

Index

LANGUAGE SETUP 59

LINE Locating

a specific point by watching

the TV screen

MENU 59

DVD’s menu

top menu

MODE CHANGE

6, 34

MP3

24, 44, 63, 67

MPEG MULTI-DISC RESUME

Multi-mode Playback Dial

NUMBER INPUT 41

On-screen di s p lay

Control Bar display Setup Display

OSD

PARENTAL CONTROL 52

PAUSE MODE PBC Playback Playback Dial PRO LOGIC PROGRAM Programme Play

23, 62, 67

QUICK 59

Quick Setup

25, 59

32,

Remote 15, 56

REPEAT Repeat Play REPLAY RESET Resume Play

S VIDEO output 18

SCENE

9, 67

Scene SCREEN SAVER SCREEN SETUP Searching

SETUP Setup Display SHUFFLE Shuffle Play Slow-motion Play Speakers

Hooking up SUBTITLE SURROUND

48, 59

21, 22, 45

TIME/TEXT 41, 42

TITLE

9, 67

Title TOP MENU TRACK Track TRACK SELECTION Troubleshooting TV TYPE TVS (TV Virtual Surround)

9, 67

Usable discs 6

VIDEO CD 6, 28

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Sony Corporation

Sony DVP-NS310, DVP-NS410, DVP-NS405 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Welcome!

Precautions

About this Manua l

This Player Can Play the Following Disc s

Notes about the D i scs

Index to Parts an d Controls

Guide to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar)

Simple Start Guide

Quick Overvie w

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 3: TV Hookups

Step 4: Playing a Disc

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

Step 3: Connecting the Mains Lead

Step 4: Quick Setu p

Playing Discs

Playing Discs

Using the DVD’s Men u

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions ( PBC Playback)

Playing an MP3 Audio Track

Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene (Search mode)

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

TV Virtual Surrou nd Settings (TVS)

Enjoying Movies

Displaying the Subtitles

Changing the Angles

Using Various Additional Functions

Controlling Your TV wi th the Supplied Remote

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Di sp l ay

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Glossary

Specifications

Language Code List

Index