To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The mains lead must only be
changed at a qualified
service shop.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye
hazard. As the laser beam used in
this CD/DVD player is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
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
5AMP 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
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the player and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the player
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface
such as a rug that might block the
ventilation holes.
• Do not place the player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to
a section with very low level inputs or no
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be
damaged when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc. It may cause a malfunction.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a
still video image or on-screen display image
on your television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or on-screen
display image displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time you risk permanent
damage to your television screen. Plasma
display panel televisions and projection
televisions are susceptible to this.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the player. Should this occur,
the player may not operate properly. In this
case, remove the disc and leave the player
turned on for about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the player, take out any
discs. If you don’t, the disc may be
damaged.
The instructions in this manual are for 2
models: DVP-NS355 and NS585P. Check
your model name by looking at the front
panel of the player. DVP-NS585P is the
model used for illustration purposes. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated
in the text, for example, “DVP-NS585P
only.”
• Instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the remote. You can also use the
controls on the player if they have the same
or similar names as those on the remote.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
• Displays on the screen are slightly different
depending upon where the model is sold.
• The meaning of the icons used in this
manual is described below:
IconMeaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs or DVD-RWs/DVDRs in video mode
Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
Functions available for VID EO
CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs in video CD format
or Super VCD format
Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD format
Functions available for DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio
tracks and JPEG image files)
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO (International Standard
Organization)/MPEG which compresses audio
data.
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
(page 73)
DVD-RW
(page 73)
VIDEO CD
Music CD
“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are
trademarks.
Note about CDs
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
format that conforms to ISO9660* Level
1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet
– KODAK Picture CDs format
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard
Organization).
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play DVD
VIDEO discs (playback only) labelled with
identical region codes. This system is used to
protect copyrights.
X
ALL
Region code
DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on
this player.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region
code indication may be labelled even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
area restrictions.
00V 00Hz
NO.
DVP–XXXX
00W
0-000-000-00
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Example of discs that the player
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CDRs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
the formats listed on the previous page
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
Notes
• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, see the operating
instructions for the recording device. Note that
some playback functions ma y not work with some
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been
correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by
normal playback. Also some DATA CDs created
in Packet Write format cannot be played.
• Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this player plays
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed,
some playback features may not be available.
Also, refer to the instructions supplied with
the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
Notes about the Discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it
in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
DVP-NS585P
DVP-NS355
A [/1 (on/standby) button (27)
B Disc tray (27)
C Front panel display (9)
D (remote sensor) (15)
E A (open/close) button (27)
F H (play) button (27)
G X (pause) button (28)
8
H x (stop) button (28)
I ./> (previous/next) buttons (36)
J PROGRESSIVE indicator (17)
(DVP-NS585P)
Lights up when the player outputs
progressive signals.
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Front panel display
When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
Disc type
Lights up during
Repeat Play (34)
Playing status
Lights up when you can change the angle (46)
Current audio signal (43)
Current title/chapter or playing
time (41)
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (31)
Disc type
Playing status
Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (35)
Current scene or playing time (42)
When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
Playing status
Lights up during
Repeat Play (34)
Current track (42)
Disc type
Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (50)
Playing time (42)
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Rear panel
DVP-NS585P
YP
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OUT
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
DVP-NS355
P
R
B
/
C
B
R
LINE OUT
LINE OUT
/
R
VIDEO
C
AUDIO
L
S VIDEO OUT
NORMAL
PROGRESSIVE
(RGB)
-
L
LINE
TV
CENTER
PCM/DTS/MPEG
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
VIDEO
(RGB)
-
L
LINE
TV
A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT** (Y,
B/CB, PR/CR) jacks (16)
P
(DVP-NS585P)
B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack* (16)
C LINE (RGB) - TV jack* (16) (25)
D NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch**
(65) (DVP-NS585P)
E S VIDEO OUT jack* (16)
(DVP-NS585P)
CENTER
F LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (20)
(21) (22)
G DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21)
(22) (23)
H DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21)
(22) (23) (DVP-NS585P)
* Do not set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to PROGRESSIVE if you have connected
the TV to these jacks (page 65).
**Only set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
on the rear panel to PROGRESSIVE if you have
connected a progressive signal compatible TV to
the player (page 65).
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Remote
A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (61)
Z (open/close) button (27)
B
C Number buttons (30)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
D CLEAR button (32)
E (subtitle) button (46)
F (audio) button (43)
G ./> (previous/next) buttons (28)
H m/M (scan/slow) buttons
(37)
I X (pause) button (28)
J H (play) button (27)
The H button has a tactile dot.*
K C/X/x/c buttons (30)
L DISPLAY button (12)
M TOP MENU button (30)
N [/1 (on/standby) button (27)
O 2 (volume) +/– buttons (61)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
P t (TV/video) button (61)
Q TIME/TEXT button (40)
R PICTURE MODE button (47)
S (angle) button (46)
T SUR (surround) button (44)
U PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
button (39, 52)
V ZOOM button (28, 53)
W (instant advance/step) button
(28, 37)
X (instant replay/step) button
(28, 37)
Y x (stop) button (28)
Z ENTER button (24)
wj O RETURN button (28)
wk MENU button (30) (50)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player.
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Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
Control Menu display 1
,
Control Menu Display
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For
details about each item, please refer to the pages in parentheses.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
m
Control Menu display 2 (DATA CD only)
m
Control Menu display off
Control Menu items
1 2 ( 2 7
1 8 ( 3 4
T
Selected item
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
Operation message
* Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/
CDs, album number for DATA CDs.
** Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs,
MP3 audio track number or JPEG image file for
DATA CDs.
***Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”
PROGRAM
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
ENTERDISPLAY
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY.
Currently playing chapter number
Currently playing title number*
Total number of titles*
Total number of chapters**
)
)
PLAY
DVD VIDEO
Quit:
**
Playback status
(N Playback,
X Pause,
x Stop, etc.)
Type of disc
being played***
Playing time
Current setting
Options
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List of control menu items
ItemItem Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
TITLE (page 37)/SCENE (page 37)/TRACK (page 37)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
CHAPTER (page 37)/INDEX (page 37)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
TRACK (page 37)
Selects the track to be played.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 30)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited
PLAY LIST.
TIME/TEXT (page 37)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD’s track name.
PROGRAM (page 32)
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 33)
Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.
REPEAT (page 34)
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/
track/album repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 35)
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
SHARPNESS (page 48)
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.
PARENTAL CONTROL (page 56)
Set to prohibit playback on this player.
SETUP (page 62)
QUICK Setup (page 24)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect
ratio of the TV, and the audio output signal.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
RESET
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.
ALBUM (page 37)
Selects the album to be played.
FILE (page 37)
Selects the JPEG image file to be played.
DATE
Displays the recorded date, etc of the current JPEG image.
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INTERVAL (page 54)
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.
EFFECT (page 55)
Selects the effect to be used for changing slides during a slideshow.
MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 52)
Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both
(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.
z Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
t
except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,”
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS”
only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator
lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST”
(default setting).
when you select any item
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Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a SCART (EURO AV) or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.
Hookups
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord.
Select one of the patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
(For DVP-NS585P only)
In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or
monitor, you must use pattern A.
C
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(green)
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
(green)
(blue)
(red)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
l : Signal flow
PB/C
PR/C
Y
B
R
A
COMPONENT
VIDEO
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
(blue)
Y
OUT
COAXIAL
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
R
P
P
B
LINE OUT
/
/
R
VIDEO
C
C
B
R
LINE OUT
NORMAL
PROGRESSIVE
AUDIO
L
S VIDEO OUT
(red)
Component video
cord (not supplied)
(yellow)
LINE
(RGB)
-
TV
to LINE
(RGB)-TV
S VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
to S VIDEO OUT
L
CENTER
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
CD/DVD player
SCART (EURO AV)
cord (not supplied)
TV
INPUT
S VIDEO
D
B
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Note
When connecting to a progressive TV, it is recommended that you use only pattern A. If you connect to your
TV using both A and B, a special control signal transmitted via the SCART (EURO AV) cable may cause
the signal to be switched to the SCART (EURO AV) jack.
A If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
having component video input jacks (Y, P
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video
cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will
enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, use this connection and set the
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear panel to PROGRESSIVE to accept progressive
video signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player outputs progressive
signals.
Green
Blue
Red
B/CB, PR/CR) (DVP-NS585P only)
Green
Blue
Red
B If you are connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack
Connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly
to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the
TV conforms to S video or RGB signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
TV to be connected. Also, when you set “LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB” under “SCREEN
SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 64), use a SCART (EURO AV) cord that conforms to each
signal.
C If you are connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
Set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear panel to NORMAL when using this
connection.
Hookups
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 20).
D If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack (DVP-NS585P only)
Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
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When connecting to a wide screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect
ratio, please refer to page 64.
Notes
• Do not connect a VCR, etc. between your TV and the player. If you pass the player signals via the VCR,
you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack,
connect the player to this jack.
VCR
CD/DVD player
Connect
directly
• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems,
it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are
questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD player, please contact
our customer service center.
• When you connect the player to your TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jacks, the TV’s input source is set
to the player automatically when you start playback. In this case, press t (TV/video) on the remote to
return the input to the TV.
• If you set “LINE” to “RGB” in SCREEN SETUP (page 25, 64), the player outputs no component video
signals.
TV
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords
Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
Select a connection
Select one of the following connections, through .
Components to be connectedConnectionYour setup (example)
TV
AD
A
(page 20)
Hookups
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
or
MD deck/DAT deck
AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6
speakers
AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks
having a Dolby Digital, DTS**, or MPEG audio
decoder and 6 speakers
z Hint
If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use
connection .
D
and two speakers
*
(page 21)
B
(page 22)
C
(page 23)
D
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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A
Connecting to your TV
This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord
in pattern B of “Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 16), you do not have to connect
audio cords to your TV.
CD/DVD player
R
P
YP
B
COMPONENT
VIDEO
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
OUT
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
/
/
R
C
C
B
AUDIO
L
R
LINE OUT
S VIDEO OUT
LINE
VIDEO
(RGB)
NORMAL
-
TV
PROGRESSIVE
A
(yellow)*
AUDIO
L
R
LINE OUT
to LINE OUT
L/R (AUDIO)
l : Signal flow
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page
16).
z Hint
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereomono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio
input jack.
(white)
(red)
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
L
CENTER
(yellow)*
TV
(white)
(red)
to audio input
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B
Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting 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).
B-1
B-2
Hookups
CD/DVD player
R
P
YP
B
COMPONENT
/
/
VIDEO
OUT
C
R
C
B
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
AUDIO
COAXIAL
L
R
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
B-2
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
before connecting
COAXIAL
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL*)
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
to coaxial or optical digital input
[Speakers]
S VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
VIDEO
NORMAL
PROGRESSIVE
L
CENTER
LINE
(RGB)
-
TV
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
or
or
(white)
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
(white)
(red)
(red)
to audio input
B-1
AUDIO
L
R
LINE OUT
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
Front (L)
Front (R)
l: Signal flow
* For DVP-NS585P only
MD deck/DAT deck
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C
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use . If your amplifier
(receiver) has a digital input jack, use .
C-2
C-1
CD/DVD player
P
R
YP
B
COMPONENT
/
/
OUT
VIDEO
C
R
C
B
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
AUDIO
L
R
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
C-2
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
before connecting
COAXIAL
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL*)
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
to coaxial or optical digital input
[Speakers]
S VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
VIDEO
NORMAL
PROGRESSIVE
L
CENTER
LINE
(RGB)
-
TV
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
or
or
(white)
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby
Surround decoder
(white)
(red)
(red)
to audio input
C-1
AUDIO
L
R
LINE OUT
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
Rear (R)
Subwoofer
l: Signal flow
* For DVP-NS585P only
Note
When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural
rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers
and a subwoofer.
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Centre
Front (R)Front (L)
Rear (mono)
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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having
D
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).
CD/DVD player
COMPONENT
VIDEO
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
YP
OUT
R
P
B
LINE OUT
/
/
R
VIDEO
C
C
B
COAXIAL
R
LINE OUT
NORMAL
PROGRESSIVE
AUDIO
L
S VIDEO OUT
L
CENTER
LINE
(RGB)
-
TV
D
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL*)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
or
COAXIAL
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
Hookups
to optical digital input
[Speakers]
AV amplifier (receiver) having
a decoder
Rear (L)
Subwoofer
Rear (R)
l: Signal flow
* For DVP-NS585P only
z Hint
Use connection when connecting to 7 or
D
more speakers (6.1 ch or more).
Notes
• After you have completed the connection, be sure
to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY
DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup
(page 24). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an
MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to
to coaxial digital input
[Speakers]
Front (L)
Centre
Front (R)
“MPEG” (page 68). Otherwise, no sound or a
loud noise will come from the speakers.
• In order to listen to DTS sound tracks, you must
use this connection. DTS sound tracks are not
output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
jacks, even if you set “DTS” to “ON” in Quick
Setup (page 24).
• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“96kHz/24bit” (page 68).
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Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead
Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.
Step 6: Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..
The on-screen display differ depending on the player model.
ENTER
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press [/1.
3 Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP”
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control
Menu to run Quick Setup (page 63).
4 Press ENTER without inserting a
disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
DANSK
SVENSKA
5 Press X/x to select a language.
The player uses the language selected
here to display the menu and subtitles as
well.
6 Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected
appears.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
COMPONENT OUT:
(PROGRESSIVE)
MODE
4:3 LETTER BOX
:
16:9
16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
AUTO
7 Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
• 16:9 (page 64)
◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
(page 64)
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8 Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of video signal output from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack
appears.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
COMPONENT OUT:
(PROGRESSIVE)
MODE
JACKET PICTURE
:
16:9
ON
VIDEO
ON
ON
OFF
9 Press X/x to select if you wish to
receive progressive video signals
or not.
Select “ON” only if you have made video
connection A (page 16) and wish to
view progressive video signals.
10Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of video signal output from the LINE
(RGB)-TV jack appears.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
COMPONENT OUT:
MODE
(PROGRESSIVE)
:
JACKET PICTURE
16:9
ON
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
RGB
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of jack used to connect your amplifier
(receiver) appears.
Is this player connected to an amplifier
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you
are using.
YES
LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)
DIGITAL OUTPUT
NO
13Press 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 20 to
23 ( through ).
AD
A
• If you connect just a TV and nothing
else, select “NO.” Quick Setup is
finished and connections are complete.
B-1C-1
• Select “LINE OUTPUT L/R
(AUDIO).” Quick Setup is finished and
connections are complete.
B-2C-2D
• Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The
Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL”
appears.
Hookups
11Press X/x to select the type of
signal you want to output from the
LINE (RGB)-TV jack.
If you set “LINE” to “RGB,” you cannot
select “COMPONENT OUT”. (the
player outputs no component video
signals.)
◆ Video signals
• VIDEO (page 64)
◆ S video signals
• S VIDEO (page 64)
◆ RGB signals
• RGB (page 64)
12Press ENTER.
14Press X/x to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you wish to
send to your amplifier (receiver).
Choose the signal that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 21 to
23 ( through ).
BD
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL
OFF
STANDARD
ON
D-PCM
D-PCM
48kHz/16bit
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B-2C-2
• D-PCM (page 68)
D
• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the
amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital
decoder) (page 68)
15Press ENTER.
“DTS” is selected.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
DOLBY SURROUND
OFF
STANDARD
ON
D-PCM
PCM
OFF
OFF
ON
16Press 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 21 to
23 ( through ).
BD
B-2C-2
• OFF (page 68)
Enjoying the surround sound
effects
To enjoy the surround sound effects of this
player or your amplifier (receiver), set the
following items as described below for the
audio connection you selected on pages 21 to
23 ( through ). Each of these is the
BD
default setting and does not need to be
adjusted when you first connect the player.
Refer to page 62 for using the Setup Display.
Audio Connection (pages 21 to 23)
A
• No additional settings are needed.
C-1
B-1
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY
SURROUND” (page 67)
• If the sound distorts even when the volume
is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON”
(page 67)
B-2 C-2D
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY
SURROUND” (page 67)
• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 67)
D
• ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has
a DTS decoder) (page 68)
17Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an
MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to
“MPEG” (page 68).
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Playing Discs
Playing Discs
4 Press A on the player, and place a
disc on the disc tray.
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your disc.
H
[/1
A
1 Turn on your TV.
Playing Discs
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 DVD
VIDEOs, see page 30. For VIDEO CDs,
see page 31.
To turn off the player
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.
z Hint
You can have the player turn off automatically
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than
30 minutes. To turn on this function, set “AUTO
POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON”
(page 66).
2 Press [/1.
The player turns on.
3 Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and
select the appropriate channel so that you
can hear sound from the player.
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Additional operations
CLEAR
ZOOM
z Hints
• The Instant Replay function is useful when you
want to review a scene or dialog that you missed.
• The Instant Advance function is useful when you
want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to
watch.
Note
You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or
Instant Advance function with some scenes.
(instant replay)
(instant advance)
ToOperation
StopPress x
PausePress X
Resume play after
pause
Go to the next chapte r,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Go back to the
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Stop play and remove
the disc
Replay the previous
scene*
Briefly fast forward
the current scene**
Magnify the
image***
* For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
only
** For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or
DVD+RWs only
***For Video and JPEG pictures only (except
BACKGROUND pictures). You can move the
enlarged picture using C/X/x/c. Depending
upon the contents of the disc, the zoom function
may be cancelled automatically when the
picture is moved.
Press X or H
Press >
Press .
Press Z
Press
(instant replay) during
playback
Press
(instant advance)
during playback
Press ZOOM
repeatedly. Press
CLEAR to cancel.
Locking the disc tray (Child
Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent children
from opening it.
ENTER
RETURN
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the
remote.
The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears
on the front panel display. The Z button on
the player or the remote does not work while
the Child Lock is set.
To unlock the disc tray
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.
Note
Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the
Control Menu (page 63), the disc tray remains
locked.
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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 you
stopped the disc.
Resuming playback for the
current disc (Resume Play)
The player remembers the point where you
stopped the disc even if the player enters
standby mode by pressing [/1.
1 While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
“RESUME” appears on the front panel
display.
2 Press H.
The player starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
z Hint
To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.
Notes
• The resume playback point for the current disc is
cleared when:
– you change the play mode.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
– you open the disc tray (DVP-NS355 only).
– you disconnect the mains lead.
• When playing a DVD-RW in VR mode, the point
where you stopped is cleared when the disc tray is
opened or the mains lead is disconnected.
• When playing a CD, the point where you stopped
is cleared when the disc tray is opened or the
mains lead is disconnected.
• When playing a DATA CD, the point where you
stopped is cleared when the player enters standby
mode, the disc tray is opened, or the mains lead is
disconnected.
• This function may not work with some discs.
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
and Programme Play.
Storing the point where you
stopped the disc (Multi-disc
Resume) (DVP-NS585P only)
The player stores the point where you stopped
the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes
playback the next time you insert the same
disc. When you store a resume playback point
for the seventh disc, the resume playback
point for the first disc is deleted.
z Hints
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.
• To turn off the Multi-disc Resume function, set
“MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” to “OFF” (page 66). Playback restarts at
the resume point only for the current disc in the
player.
Notes
• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this
function to work (page 66).
• 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.
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
and Programme Play.
• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” is set to “ON” and you playback a
recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may
playback other recorded discs from the same
resume point. To play from the beginning, press
x twice and then press H.
Playing Discs
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U
1
sing the DVD’s Menu
A DVD is divided into long sections of a
picture or a music feature called “titles.”
When you play a DVD which contains
several titles, you can select the title you want
using the TOP MENU button.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles
and the language for the sound, select these
items using the MENU button.
Number
buttons
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or
“PLAY LIST” on a DVDRW Disc
Some DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording)
mode have two types of titles for playback:
originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and
titles that can be created on recordable DVD
players for editing (PLAY LIST). You can
select the type of titles to be played.
ENTER
TOP MENU
1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV
screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc
to disc.
2 Press C/X/x/c or the number
buttons to select the item you want
to play or change.
If you press the number buttons, the
following display appears.
Press the number buttons to select the
item you want.
3 Press ENTER.
MENU
ENTER
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press
ENTER.
The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY
LIST” appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PLAY LIST
PLAY LIST
ORIGINAL
)
DVD-RW
3 Press X/x to select the setting.
• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created
from “ORIGINAL” for editing.
• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally
recorded.
4 Press ENTER.
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Playing VIDEO CDs With
PBC Functions (PBC Playback)
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the
menu on the TV screen.
Number
buttons
ENTER
RETURN
1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
The menu for your selection appears.
z Hint
To play without using PBC, press ./> or the
number buttons while the player is stopped to select
a track, then press H or ENTER.
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and
the player starts continuous play. You cannot play
still pictures such as a menu.
To return to PBC playback, press x twice then
press H.
Playing Discs
Note
Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in
step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case,
press H.
2 Select the item number you want
by pressing the number buttons.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Follow the instructions in the
menu for interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
To return to the menu
Press O RETURN.
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Various Play Mode
R
Functions (Programme Play,
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat
Play)
1 2 ( 2 7
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
)
)
PLAY
DVD VIDEO
You can set the following play modes:
• Programme Play (page 32)
• Shuffle Play (page 33)
• Repeat Play (page 34)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 35)
Note
The play mode is cancelled when:
– you open the disc tray.
– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
Creating your own programme
(Programme Play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create
your own programme. You can programme
up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.
CLEAR
ENTE
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.
3 Press X/x to select “SETt,” then
press ENTER.
“TRACK” is displayed when you play
a VIDEO CD or CD.
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
Titles or tracks
recorded on a disc
4 Press c.
The cursor moves to the title or track row
“T” (in this case, “01”).
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
– –
1. TITLE
– –
2. TITLE
– –
3. TITLE
– –
4. TITLE
– –
5. TITLE
– –
6. TITLE
– –
7. TITLE
Chapters recorded on a disc
– –
C
T
ALL
01
01
02
02
03
03
04
04
05
05
06
5 Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to programme.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
C
T
ALL
01
01
02
02
03
03
04
04
05
05
06
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Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,”
R
then press ENTER.
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE 0 2
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
–
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
Selected title and chapter
0 3
– –
01
02
03
04
05
T
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
Selected track
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
0:15:30
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK 0 2
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
Total time of the programmed tracks
6 To programme other titles, chapters,
or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
7 Press H to start Programme Play.
Programme Play begins.
When the programme ends, you can
restart the same programme again by
pressing H.
3 Follow step 5 for new programming. To
cancel a programme, select “--” under
“T,” then press ENTER.
To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks
in the programmed order
1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “
Creating
your own programme (Programme Play).”
2 Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”
3 Press ENTER.
z Hint
You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Programme Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play”
(page 34) or “Shuffle Play” (page 33).
Note
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and
Super VCD with PBC playback.
Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
CLEAR
ENTE
Playing Discs
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To
play the same programme again, select “ON”
in step 3 and press ENTER.
To change or cancel a programme
1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Creating
your own programme (Programme
Play).”
2 Select the programme number of the title,
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using X/x and press c.
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
OFF
TITLE
CHAPTER
)
PLAY
DVD VIDEO
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3 Press X/x to select the item to be
R
shuffled.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
◆ When Programme Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Programme Play.
4 Press ENTER.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
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 chapters in a disc can be played in
random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
Note
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and
Super VCD with PBC playback.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a
disc or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Programme Play modes.
CLEAR
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
34
ENTE
2 Press X/x to select
(REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for “REPEAT” appear.
)
1 ( 1 2
)
1 ( 2 8
T
0 : 0 0 : 0 2
OFF
OFF
DISC
TITLE
CHAPTER
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• DISC: repeats all of the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
• DISC: repeats all the titles of the
selected type.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• DISC: repeats all of the albums.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆ When playing a DATA CD (JPEG
image)
• DISC: repeats all of the albums.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio
and JPEG image)
• DISC: repeats all of the albums.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK: repeats the current track
(MP3 audio).
◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play
is activated
• ON: repeats Programme Play or
Shuffle Play.
PLAY
DVD VIDEO
3 Press X/x to select the item to be
repeated, then press ENTER.
Repeat Play starts.
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To return to normal play
R
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.
z Hint
You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped.
After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H.
Repeat Play starts.
Notes
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs
and Super VCDs with PBC playback.
• When repe ating a DATA CD which contains MP3
audio tracks and JPEG image files, and their
playing times are not the same, the sound will not
match the image file.
• When “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE
(JPEG)” (page 52), you cannot select “TRACK”.
Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play)
You can play a specific portion of a title,
chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics,
etc.)
CLEAR
The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear.
1 2 ( 2 7
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
SET
OFF
)
)
PLAY
DVD VIDEO
3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then
press ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.
A 18 - 1:32:30 B
4 During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:33:05
5 When you reach the ending point
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
Playing Discs
ENTE
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select (A-B
REPEAT), then press ENTER.
A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:34:30
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
Notes
• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play
are cancelled.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple
titles.
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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a
Particular Point on a
Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion
Play, Freeze Frame)
You can quickly locate a particular point on a
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
(step)
(step)
./>
H
Locating a point quickly using
the previous/next buttons
(Search)
You can search for a particular point on a disc
using ./> on the player.
During playback, press and hold > on the
player to locate a point in the playback
direction, or press and hold . to locate a
point in the opposite direction. When you find
the point you want, release the button to
return to normal playback speed.
Locating a point quickly by
playing a disc in fast forward or
fast reverse (Scan)
Press m or M while playing a
disc. When you find the point you want, press
H to return to normal speed. Each time you
press m or M during scan, the
playback speed changes. With each press the
indication changes as shown below. Actual
speeds may differ with some discs.
Playback direction
×2Bt 1Mt 2Mt 3M
3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only)
×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)
Notes
• Depending on t he DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not
be able to do some of the operations described.
• For DATA CDs, you can search for a particular
point only on an MP3 audio track.
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Opposite direction
×2bt 1mt 2mt 3m
3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only)
×2b (DVD VIDEO only)
The “×2B”/ “×2b” playback speed is about
twice the normal speed.
The “3M”/“3m” playback speed is faster
than “2M”/“2m” and the “ 2M”/“2m”
playback speed is faster than “1M”/
“1m.”
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Watching frame by frame
R
(Slow-motion play)
Press m or M when 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
2y 1
Opposite direction (DVD only)
2y 1
The “2 y”/“2 ” playback speed is slower
than “1 y”/“1 .”
Playing one frame at a time
(Freeze Frame)
When the player is in the pause mode, press
(step) to go to the next frame. Press
(step) to go to the preceding frame
(DVD only). To return to normal playback,
press H.
Note
You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW
in VR mode.
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Scene,
etc.
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD
by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks
are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you
can select the desired one by entering its
number. Or, you can search for a scene using
the time code.
Number
buttons
CLEAR
ENTE
DISPLAY
Searching for a Scene
1 Press DISPLAY (When playing a
DATA CD with JPEG image files,
press twice).
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select the search
method.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
TITLE
CHAPTER
TIME/TEXT
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting
point by inputting the time code.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
without PBC playback
TRACK
INDEX
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◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
with PBC Playback
SCENE
◆ When playing a CD
TRACK
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
ALBUM
TRACK
◆ When playing a DATA CD (JPEG file)
ALBUM
FILE
Example: when you select
CHAPTER
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes or
scenes.
1 2 ( 2 7
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
)
)
Selected row
PLAY
DVD VIDEO
3 Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”
1 2 ( 2 7
(
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
3 4
)
)
PLAY
DVD VIDEO
5 Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
To search for a scene using the time code
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
1 In step 2, select TIME/TEXT.
“T **:**:**” (playing time of the current
title) is selected.
2 Press ENTER.
“T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.”
3 Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
z Hints
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you
can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVDRW) or track (CD) by pressing the number
buttons and ENTER.
• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” on the next page.
Notes
• The ti tle, chapter, or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW
using the time code.
4 Press the number buttons to select
the title, chapter, track, index, or
scene number you want to search.
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
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Searching by Scene
(PICTURE NAVIGATION)
4 Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter,
title, or track, and press ENTER.
Playback starts.
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and find the desired scene quickly.
PICTURE
NAVI
ENTER
RETURN
1 Press PICTURE NAVI during
playback.
The following display appears.
CHAPTER VIEWER
ENTER
2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select the item.
Refer to the explanations given for each
item in the following sections.
• CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO
only)
• TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only)
• TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD only)
To return to normal play during setting
Press O RETURN.
z Hint
If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, V
is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
To display the additional chapters, titles, or tracks,
select the bottom scene and press x. To r eturn to the
previous scene, select top scene and press X.
Note
Depending on the disc, you may not be a ble to select
some items.
Searching for a Scene
3 Press ENTER.
The following display appears.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
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Viewing Information About the
T
Disc
Checking the Playing
Time and Remaining
Time
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text
or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the
disc.
TIME/TEX
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW
•T *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current title
•T–
*:*:*
Remaining time of the current title
•C
*:*:*
Playing time of the current chapter
•C–
*:*:*
Remaining time of the current chapter
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super
VCD (with PBC functions)
•
(minutes: seconds)
*:*
Playing time of the current scene
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions) or CD
•T
(minutes: seconds)
*:*
Playing time of the current track
•T–
*:*
Remaining time of the current track
•D *:
*
Playing time of the current disc
•D–
*:*
Remaining time of the current disc
◆ When playing a Super VCD (without
PBC functions)
(minutes: seconds)
•T
*:*
Playing time of the current track
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
(minutes: seconds)
•T
*:*
Playing time of the current track
1 Press TIME/TEXT during playback.
The following display appears.
T 1:01:57
Time
information
2 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to
change the time information.
The available time information depends
upon the type of disc you are playing.
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Checking the play information of
T 17:30 128k
JAZZ
RIVER SIDE
the disc
To check the DVD/CD text
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to
display text recorded on the DVD/CD.
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the
text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO
TEXT” appears.
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) text
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3
audio tracks on a DATA CD, the track name
and album name appear. You can also display
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio) on your TV
screen.
Bit rate
Checking the information on the
front panel display
You can view the time information and text
displayed on the TV screen also on the front
panel display. The information on the front
panel display changes as follows when you
change the time information on your TV
screen.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW
Playing time of the current title
Viewing Information About the Disc
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time of the current chapter
Remaining time of the current
chapter
Album name
Track name
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
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When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions) or CD
Playing time and number of the
current track
Remaining time of the current
track
Playing time of the disc
Remaining time of the disc
Text
z Hints
• When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions, the track nu mber and the index number
are displayed after the text.
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
the scene number or the playing time are
displayed.
• Long text that does not fit in a single line will
scroll across the front panel display.
• You can also check the time information and text
using the Control Menu (page 12).
Notes
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
DVD/CD text or track name may not be
displayed.
• The player can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be
displayed correctly.
• If you play a disc containing JPEG image files
only, “NO AUDIO DATA” appears when
“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO,”
“JPEG” appears when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is
set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” in the front panel display.
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Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the
audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded
with multilingual tracks, you can also change
the language.
With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you
can select the sound from the right or left
channel and listen to the sound of the selected
channel through both the right and left
speakers. For example, when playing a disc
containing a song with the vocals on the right
channel and the instruments on the left
channel, you can hear the instruments from
both speakers by selecting the left channel.
1 Press (audio) during playback.
The following display appears.
1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 76 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same langu age is displayed two
or more times, the DVD VIDEO is
recorded in multiple audio formats.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
•1: MAIN
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
•STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
◆ When playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
•1:STEREO
audio track 1
• 1:1/L: The sound of the left channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 1:2/R: The sound of the right channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 2:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
audio track 2
• 2:1/L: The sound of the left channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
• 2:2/R: The sound of the right channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
(main sound)
: The stereo sound of the
Note
While playing a Super VCD on which the audio
track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out
when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”
Sound Adjustments
2 Press (audio) repeatedly to
select the desired audio signal.
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Checking the audio signal
R
format
If you press (audio) repeatedly during
playback, the format of the current audio
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown below.
Example:
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
Rear (L/R)
1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL
Front (L/R)
+ Center
Example:
Dolby Digital 3 ch
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
3 / 2 .1
TV Virtual Surround
Settings (TVS)
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
TVS was developed by Sony to produce
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV.
This only works when playing a multichannel
Dolby audio soundtrack. Furthermore, if the
player is set up to output the signal from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL* or COAXIAL)
jack, the surround effect will only be heard
when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
“D-PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 68).
2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL
Front (L/R)
2 / 1
Rear
(Monaural)
About audio signals
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
•Centre
•Rear (L)
•Rear (R)
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
the Dolby Surround Sound processed
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
monaural rear audio signals.
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
Notes
• If “DTS” 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 68).
• MPEG audio signals with more than two channels
will appear as shown above (3/2.1, 2/1), but only
the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output
from your two front speakers.
SU
1 Press SUR during playback.
The following display appears.
TVS DYNAMIC
2 Press SUR repeatedly to select
one of the TVS sounds.
Refer to the following explanations given
for each item.
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
* For DVP-NS585P only
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To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in step 2.
◆TVS DYNAMIC
Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from
the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without
using actual rear speakers (shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
TV
◆TVS WIDE
Creates five sets of 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 effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
TV
LR
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
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 modes, turn off
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.
• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT”
function in the same way.
Sound Adjustments
◆TVS NIGHT
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
◆TVS STANDARD
Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the 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.
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Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “”
appears in the front panel display. This means
that you can change the viewing angle.
1 Press (angle) during playback.
The number of the angle appears on the
display.
2
Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
1 Press (subtitle) during
playback.
The following display appears.
1:ENGLISH
2 Press (angle) repeatedly to
select the angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
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2 Press (subtitle) repeatedly to
select the setting.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 76 to see
which language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in step 2.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be
able to turn them off.
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Adjusting the Playback
Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
• CINEMA 2: White colours become
brighter and black colours become
richer, and the colour contrast is
increased.
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD,
VIDEO CD or DATA CD in JPEG format
from the player to obtain the picture quality
you want. Choose the setting that best suits
the programme you are watching.
PICTURE
MODE
1 Press PICTURE MODE during
playback.
The following display appears.
DYNAMIC 1
z Hint
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
Enjoying Movies
2 Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly
to select the setting you want.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard
picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the colour
intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and the colour intensity.
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Sharpening the Outline
of an Image (SHARPNESS)
The Sharpness function sharpens the outlines
of images on your TV screen.
ENTER
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
)
DVD VIDEO
OFF
OFF
1
2
3 Press X/x to select a level.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
4 Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
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Playing a DATA CD
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association (JEITA)
About MP3 Audio Tracks
and JPEG Image Files
What is MP3/JPEG?
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is
image compression technology.
Discs that the player can play
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1
Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format. However,
the discs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for
the player to recognize the tracks (or files).
You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session.
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/
CD-RW drives and the recording software
(not supplied) for details on the recording
format.
Note on the multi-session disc
If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are
recorded in the first session, the player will
also play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files in other sessions. If 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
• The player will play any data with the extension
“.MP3” , “.JPG” or “.JPEG”, even if they are not
in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may
generate a loud noise which could damage your
speaker system.
• T he player does not conform to audio in MP3PRO
format.
• Some types of JPEG file cannot be played.
Playback order of MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files
The playback order of albums MP3 audio
tracks, or JPEG image files recorded on a
DATA CD is as follows:
◆Structure of disc contents
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5
ROOT
Playing a DATA CD
Note
The player may not be able to play some DATA
CDs created in the Packet Write format. In this case,
you cannot view the JPEG images recorded.
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files that the player can play
The player can play the MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files:
• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3
audio track) or “.JPG” (JPEG image file)
• which conform to the DCF* image file
format
Album
When you insert a DATA CD and press H,
the numbered tracks (or files) are played
sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any subalbums/tracks (or files) contained within a
currently selected album take priority over
Track (MP3 audio) or
File (JPEG image)
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the next album in the same tree. (Example: C
contains D so 4 is played before 5.)
When you press MENU and the list of album
names appears (page 51), the album names
are arranged in the following order:
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums
that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as
album E) do not appear in the list.
z Hints
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
of the track/file names when you store the tracks
(or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be
played in that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create
albums with no more than two trees.
Notes
• Depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD, the playback order may differ from
the above illustration.
• The playback order above may not be applicable
if there are more than 200 albums and 300 tracks/
files in each album.
• The player can recognize up to 200 albums (the
player will count just albums, including albums
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files). The player will not play any albums
beyond the 200th album.
• The player may take longer time to playback,
when progressing to the following album or jump
to other album.
Playing DATA CDs with
MP3 Audio Track and
JPEG Image Files
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) can be played on this player.
CLEAR
ZOOM
PICTURE NAVI
ENTER
DISPLAY
z Hints
• You can view the disc information while playing
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
(page 40).
• You can select Repeat Play (page 34) and audio
(page 43) while playing an MP3 audio track.
RETURN
MENU
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Note
KODAK Picture CD starts playback automatically
when the disc is inserted.
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Selecting an album from a DATA
CD
Selecting an MP3 audio track
from a DATA CD
1 Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.
The list of albums recorded on the DATA
CD appears.
When an album is being played, its title is
shaded.
You can turn the album list on and off by
pressing the MENU button.
(
3 0
)
3
ROCK BEST HIT
KARAOKE
MY FAVOURITE SONG
R&B
JAZZ
CLASSIC
SALSA OF CUBA
BOSSA NOVA
2 Press X/x to select the album you
want and press H.
The player starts playing the selected
album.
To stop playback
Press x.
To play the next or previous MP3 audio
track
Press > or .. Note that you can select
the next album by continuing to press >
after the last track on the first album, but that
you cannot return to the previous album by
pressing .. To return to the previous
album, select the album from the album list.
To go to the next or previous JPEG image
file
Press c or C. Note that you can select the next
album by continuing to press c after the last
image on the first album, but that you cannot
return to the previous album by pressing C.
To return to the previous album, select the
album from the album list.
To turn off the display
Press MENU.
1 Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.
The albums recorded on the DATA CD
appear. When an album is being played,
its title is shaded.
2 Select an album using X/x and press
ENTER.
The list of tracks contained in the album
appears.
M Y FAVOURITE SONG
1 ( 2 5 6
WALTZ FOR DEBBY
MY ROMANCE
MILES TONES
MY FUNNY VALENTINE
AUTUM LEAVES
ALL BLUES
SOMEDAY MY PRINCE W...
)
3 Select a track using X/x and press
ENTER.
The selected track starts playing. You can
turn the track list off by pressing the
MENU button. Pressing the MENU
button again will display the album list.
To stop playback
Press x.
To play the next or previous MP3 audio
track
Press > or .. Note that you can select
the next album by continuing to press >
after the last track on the first album, but that
you cannot return to the previous album by
pressing .. To return to the previous
album, select the album from the album list.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press MENU.
Playing a DATA CD
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Selecting a JPEG image file from
a DATA CD
1 Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.
The albums recorded on the DATA CD
appear. When an album is being played,
its title is shaded.
2 Select an album using X/x and press
PICTURE NAVI.
Images of files in the album appear in 16
subscreens.
1234
5678
9101112
13141516
3 Select the image you want to view by
pressing C/X/x/c and press ENTER.
The selected image appears.
Example
z Hints
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the
screen. To display the additional image files,
select the bottom image and press x. To return to
the previous image, select the top image and press
X.
• You can also change the slideshow duration
(page 54), effect (page 55) and sharpness (page 48)
while playing JPEG image files.
Playing Audio Tracks and Images
as a Slideshow with Sound
You can play a slideshow with sound by first
placing both JPEG and MP3 files in the same
album on a DATA CD. Then, when you play
back the DATA CD, select AUTO mode as
explained below.
1 Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.
The albums recorded on the DATA CD
appear.
2 Press DISPLAY during stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
3 Press X/x to select MODE
(MP3, JPEG), then press ENTER.
The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”
appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
AUTO
AUTO
AUDIO (MP3)
IMAGE (JPEG)
DATA CD
MP3
To go to the next or previous image
Press c or C. Note that you can select the next
album by continuing to press c after the last
image on the first album, but that you cannot
return to the previous album by pressing C.
To return to the previous album, select the
album from the album list.
To view the images as a slideshow
Press H. The slideshow starts from the
selected image.
To stop playback
Press x.
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4 Press X/x to select the setting you
want and press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
◆ AUTO:
Play back JPEG image files as a
slideshow with sound (MP3 audio track).
◆ AUDIO (MP3):
Play back MP3 audio tracks
continuously.
◆ IMAGE (JPEG):
Play back JPEG image files as a
slideshow.
5 Press MENU.
The list of albums recorded on the DATA
CD appears.
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6 Press X/x to select the album you
want and press H.
The player starts playing the selected
album.
You can turn the album list on and off by
pressing the MENU button repeatedly.
z Hints
• You can also change the slideshow duration
(page 54), effect (page 55) and sharpness
(page 48) while viewing JPEG image files.
• If you want to play a slideshow to the same audio
track, set the track to Repeat Play (page 34).
• When you select AUTO, the player can recognize
up to 300 MP3 and 300 JPEG files in a single
album. When you select AUDIO (MP3) or
IMAGE (JPEG), the player can recognize up to
600 MP3 tracks and 600 JPEG files in a single
album. A maximum of 200 albums can be
recognized regardless of the selected mode.
Notes
• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image
data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound
still skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.
• You cannot playback JPEG files and MP3 tracks
at the same time if they are not contained in the
same album.
• When the JPEG image file’s playback duration is
longer than the MP3 audio track, the image
slideshow continues without sound.
• When the MP3 audio track is longer than the
JPEG image file’s playback duration, the audio
track continues with no slideshow.
• If there are no MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files in the DATA CD, the “No audio data” and
“No image data” messages appear on the screen.
• The PICTURE NAVI button does not work when
AUDIO (MP3) is selected.
Rotating direction
Press CLEAR to return to normal view.
Magnifying a JPEG image
When a JPEG image is displayed on the
screen, you can enlarge the image by using
the zoom function.
◆Press ZOOM once
Enlarge the image by twice (x2) the actual size.
◆Press ZOOM twice
Enlarge the image by twice (x4) the preceding
size (x2).
Playing a DATA CD
Rotating a JPEG image
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the
screen, you can rotate the image by 90
degrees.
Press X/x while viewing an image. Each
time you press X, the image rotates
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
Example of when you press X once:
To return to the normal image size at any time
Press CLEAR.
z Hint
You can move the enlarged picture using C/X/x/
c buttons.
Notes
• If you press c or C button to go to the next or
previous image, the rotating JPEG image
functions are cancelled.
• The slideshow stops when you press
buttons.
• Nothing happens when you press C button while
playing the first image file of the album.
X/x
or ZOOM
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Specifying the slide
show duration
When you play JPEG image files using
slideshow, you can specify the duration for
the slides to appear on the screen.
ENTER
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY twice.
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.
2 Press X/x to select
INTERVAL, then press ENTER.
The options for “INTERVAL” appear.
4 Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
Note
Some JPEG files, especially progressive JPEG files
or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more, may take
longer to display than others, which may make the
duration seems longer that the option you selected.
12)
3 (
4)
1(
2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4
NORMAL
NORMAL
FAST
SLOW1
SLOW2
3 Press X/x to select the setting
you want.
The default setting is underlined.
◆ NORMAL:
Sets the duration between 6 to 9 seconds.
◆ FAST:
Sets a duration shorter than NORMAL.
◆ SLOW1:
Sets a duration longer than NORMAL.
◆ SLOW2:
Sets a duration longer than SLOW1.
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DATA CD
JPEG
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Selecting an effect for
R
R
image files in the slide
show
When you play a JPEG image file, you can
select the effect to be used when viewing the
slide show.
ENTE
ENTE
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY twice.
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.
◆ MODE1:
The image sweeps in from top to bottom.
◆ MODE2:
The image sweeps in from left to right.
◆ MODE3:
The image stretches out from the centre
of the screen.
◆ MODE4:
The images randomly cycle through the
effects.
◆ MODE5:
The next image slides over the previous
image.
◆ OFF
Turns off this function.
4 Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
z Hint
You can also change the settings by pressing
DISPLAY twice during stop.
Playing a DATA CD
2 Press X/x to select
EFFECT, then press ENTER.
The options for “EFFECT” appear.
12)
3 (
4)
2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4
MODE1
MODE1
MODE2
MODE3
MODE4
MODE5
OFF
EFFECT
1(
DATA CD
JPEG
3 Press X/x to select the setting.
The default setting is underlined.
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Using Various Additional
Functions
Locking Discs (CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions
for the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set playback restrictions so that the
player will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Parental
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Custom Parental Control
You can set the same Custom Parental
Control password for up to 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is
cancelled.
Number
buttons
3 Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
OFF
DVD VIDEO
4 Press X/x to select “ON t,” then
press ENTER.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
ENTER
then press .
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
ENTER
DISPLAY
1 Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
2 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
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PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
ENTER
.
5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu.
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To turn off the Custom Parental Control
function
1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Custom
Parental Control.”
2 Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press
ENTER.
3 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
To play a disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set
1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
Parental Control (limited
playback)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. The
“PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows
you to set a playback limitation level.
Number
buttons
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
ENTER
and press
.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
z Hint
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit
number “199703” using the number buttons when
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display
asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password.
ENTER
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
OFF
DVD VIDEO
3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,”
then press ENTER.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Using Various Additional Functions
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PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
ENTER
then press .
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
ENTER
.
6 Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select
and enter a standard code in the table on
page 59 using the number buttons.
7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then
press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:OFF
STANDARD:
OFF
8:
NC17
7:
R
6:
5:
8 Select the level you want using X/x,
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:OFF
STANDARD:
5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”
then press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:OFF
STANDARD:
OTHERS
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USA
USA
USA
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” in step 8.
To play a disc for which Parental Control is
set
1 Insert the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password
appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
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z Hint
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited
playback).” When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask
you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter
a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
player and press H. When the display for entering
your password appears, enter your new password.
Notes
• The Control Menu display will show different
items depending on the disc type.
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this player.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to
change the parental control level while playing
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level. If the Resume Play mode is
cancelled, the level returns to the previous level.
Area Code
StandardCode number
Argentina2044
Australia2047
Austria2046
Belgium2057
Brazil2070
Canada2079
Chile2090
China2092
Denmark2115
Finland2165
France2174
Germany2109
India2248
Indonesia2238
Italy2254
Japan2276
Korea2304
Malaysia2363
Mexico2362
Netherlands2376
New Zealand2390
Norway2379
Pakistan2427
Philippines2424
Portugal2436
Russia2489
Singapore2501
Spain2149
Sweden2499
Switzerland2086
Thailand2528
United Kingdom2184
Using Various Additional Functions
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Changing the password
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD
t,” then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
4 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
6 To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
If you make a mistake entering your
password
Press C before you press ENTER and input
the correct number.
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Controlling Your TV with
the Supplied Remote
You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of your Sony TV with the
supplied remote.
TV
Number
buttons
Controlling other TVs with the
remote
You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
appropriate manufacturer’s code.
1 While holding down TV [/1, press the
number buttons to select your TV’s
manufacturer’s code (see the table
below).
2 Release TV [/1.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the
one that works with your TV.
You can control your TV using the buttons
below.
By pressingYou can
TV [/1Turn the TV on or off
2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of the TV
t (TV/video)Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other
input sources.
Note
Depending on the unit being connected, you may
not be able to control your TV using all or some of
the buttons on the supplied remote.
• Depending on the unit being connected, you may
not be able to control your TV using all or some
of the buttons on the supplied remote.
• 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 reset to the
default setting. Set the appropriate code number
again.
Using Various Additional Functions
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Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture
and sound. You can also set a language for the
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other
things. For details on each Setup Display
item, see pages from 63 to 68.
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority
over the Setup Display settings and not all of the
functions described may work.
ENTER
DISPLAY
3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”
then press ENTER.
The Setup Display 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
COMPONENT OUT:
MODE
(PROGRESSIVE)
Setup items
JACKET PICTURE
:
16:9
ON
ON
AUTO
1 Press DISPLAY when the player is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear.
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)
( 47
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
QUICK
STOP
DVD VIDEO
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:
COMPONENT OUT:
MODE
(PROGRESSIVE)
4:3 LETTER BOX
:
16:9
16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
AUTO
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
COMPONENT OUT:
MODE
(PROGRESSIVE)
4:3 PAN SCAN
JACKET PICTURE
:
AUTO
ON
ON
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 enter the Quick Setup mode
Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from Step
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make
basic adjustments (page 24).
To reset all the “SETUP” settings
1 Select “RESET” in step 3 and press
ENTER.
2 Select “YES” using X/x.
You can also quit the process and return
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO”
here.
3 Press ENTER.
All the settings explained on pages 63 to
68 return to the default settings. Do not
press [/1 while resetting the player,
which takes a few seconds to complete.
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 62).
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according to
the language you selected for the sound track.
Settings and Adjustments
z Hint
If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List” on
page 76 using the number buttons.
Note
When you select a language in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on
a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will
be automatically selected.
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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 display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 62).
The default settings are underlined.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
COMPONENT OUT:
MODE
(PROGRESSIVE)
JACKET PICTURE
:
◆ TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
16:9Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
4:3
LETTER
BOX
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.
4:3
PAN SCAN
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
16:9
ON
VIDEO
ON
AUTO
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
◆ SCREEN SAVER
The screen saver image appears when you
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play a CD or DATA
CD (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.
ONTurns on the screen saver.
OFFTurns off the screen saver.
◆ 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
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears, but only when the
jacket picture is already
recorded on the disc (CDEXTRA, etc.). If the disc does
not contain a jacket picture, the
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the
player appears.
BLUEThe background colour is blue.
BLACKThe background colour is
black.
◆ LINE
Selects the method of outputting video
signals from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack on the
rear panel of the player.
VIDEO
S VIDEO
RGB
Outputs video signals.
Outputs S video signals.
Outputs RGB signals.
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4:3 PAN SCAN
Notes
• If your TV does not conform to the S video or the
RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen
even if you select “S VIDEO” 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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• When “LINE” is set to “RGB” in “SCREEN
SETUP”, you cannot select “COMPONENT
OUT” (the player outputs no component video
signals).
• When “COMPONENT OUT” is set to “ON” you
cannot select “RGB.”
◆ COMPONENT OUT (DVP-NS585P only)
Allows your TV to receive signals from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
ON
OFF
Select this if you connect your
TV to the player’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks.
The player outputs no
component video signals
About the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
(DVP-NS585P only)
The NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear
panel of the player s ele cts t he signal output from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks: interlace or
progressive. The switch takes priority over the
setting made in “COMPONENT OUT.”
To switch the video signal format
If you have selected “PROGRESSIVE” for a TV
that does not accept signals in progressive signals,
or if the software’s video signals are not suited for
progressive video signal conversion, view the
image in Interlace format. Set the NORMAL/
PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear panel of the
player to “NORMAL.”
z Hint
When the player outputs progressive signals, the
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up.
Notes
• When you connect the player to a monitor or
projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks, do not select “OFF.” If you select
“OFF” in this case, the picture may not appear.
• When you play video based software with
progressive signals, sections of some types of
images may appear unnatural due to the
conversion process when output through the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
• When you s et NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
to PROGRESSIVE, you cannot select “LINE”
and “COMPONENT OUT”.
When NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch is set to PROGRESSIVE
(DVP-NS585P only)
You can fine-tune the Progressive 525p/625p
video signal output when you set the
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to
PROGRESSIVE (the PROGRESSIVE
indicator lights up) and connect the player
using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
to a TV that is able to accept the video signal
in progressive format.
◆ MODE (Conversion Modes)
DVD software can be divided into two types:
film based software and video based
software. Video based software is derived
from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and
displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25
frames/50 fields) per second. Film based
software is derived from film and displays
images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD
software contains both Video and Film.
In order for these images to appear natural on
your screen when output in PROGRESSIVE
mode (50 or 60 frames per second), the
progressive video signal needs to be
converted to match the type of DVD software
that you are watching.
AUTOThis will automatically detect
if you are playing Film based
or Video based software and
convert the signal to the
appropriate conversion mode.
Normally select this position.
VIDEOThis will set the conversion
mode for Video based
software, r egardless of the type
of software that you are
playing.
Notes
• When you play video based software with
progressive signals, sections of some types of
images may appear unnatural due to the
conversion process when output through the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
• Using the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack, the LINE
(RGB) jack, or the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause
the TV picture to become unclear or go blank
when you set NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
to PROGRESSIVE. In this case, set the
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to NORMAL
so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.
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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 62).
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.
ONThe player enters standby mode
OFFSwitches this function off.
when left in stop mode for more
than 30 minutes.
◆ 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
ONAutomatically starts playback
Switches this function off.
when the player is turned on by
a timer (not supplied).
◆ DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
BRIGHT
DARKMakes the lighting dark.
Makes the lighting bright.
ON
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
OFF
ON
◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
AUTOThe picture, including subjects
FRAMEThe picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is
output with no jitter. Normally
select this position.
that do not move dynamically,
is output in high resolution.
◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the sound track which contains the
highest number of channels priority when you
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby
Digital format) are recorded.
OFF
AUTOPriority given.
No priority given.
Notes
• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language
may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setti ng
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 63).
• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 68), the DTS
sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, 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 order.
◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only) (DVP-NS585P only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
off. Resume playback can be stored in
memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD discs (page 29).
ON
OFFDoes not store the resume
Stores the resume setting in
memory for up to six discs.
setting in memory. Playback
restarts at the resume point only
for the current disc in the player.
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Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 62).
The default settings are underlined.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
DOLBY SURROUND
OFF
STANDARD
ON
D-PCM
PCM
OFF
48kHz/16bit
◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2
channels when you play a DVD which has
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the
rear signal components, see “Checking the
audio signal format” (page 44). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL* or
COAXIAL) jack when “DOLBY
DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 68).
DOLBY
SURROUND
Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to two channels for
enjoying surround sounds.
NORMALMulti-channel audio signals are
downmixed to two channels for
use with your stereo.
◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio
output level.
This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
OFFNormally, select this position.
ONSelect this when the playback sound
from the speakers is distorted.
◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the
output from the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL* or COAXIAL)
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set
to “D-PCM” (page 68).
STANDARD
Normally select this position.
TV MODEMakes the low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
WIDE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL* or COAXIAL)
jack.
Normally select this position. When
ON
you select “ON,” see “Setting the
digital output signal” for further
settings.
OFFThe influence of the digital circuit
upon the analog circuit is minimal.
* For DVP-NS585P only
Settings and Adjustments
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Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect a component such
as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 19.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,”
“DTS,” and “48 kHz/96 kHz PCM” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
DOLBY SURROUND
If you connect a component that does not
conform to the selected audio signal, a loud
noise (or no sound) will come out from the
speakers, damaging your ears or speakers.
◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
D-PCMSelect this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
Dolby Digital deco der. You can
select whether the signals
conform to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) or not by making
adjustments to the
“DOWNMIX” item in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 67).
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
OFF
STANDARD
ON
D-PCM
PCM
OFF
48kHz/16bit
◆ MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
PCMSelect this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
multichannel MPEG audio
soundtracks, only the Front (L)
and Front (R) signals will be
output from your two front
speakers.
MPEGSelect this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
◆ DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
OFF
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
ONSelect this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
48kHz/16bit
The audio signals of DVD
VIDEOs are always converted
to 48kHz/16bit.
96kHz/24bit All types of signals including
96kHz/24bit are output in their
original format. However, if the
signal is encrypted for
copyright protection purposes,
the signal is only output as
48kHz/16bit.
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Note
The analog audio signals from the LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting and
keep their original sampling frequency level.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the player, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected
securely.
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 16)
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
, In the Setup Display, set “LINE” in
“SCREEN SETUP” to the appropriate item
that conforms to your system (page 64).
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, If the picture output from your player goes
through your VCR to get to your TV or if
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal
applied to some DVD programmes could
affect picture quality. If you still experience
problems even when you connect your
player directly to your TV, please try
connecting your player to your TV’s S
VIDEO input (page 16).
, You are playing a disc recorded in a colour
system that is different from your TV.
, You have set the NORMAL/
PROGRESSIVE switch to PROGRESSIVE
on the rear panel (the PROGRESSIVE
indicator lights up) even though your TV
cannot accept the progressive signal. In this
case, set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to NORMAL on the rear panel so
that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.
, You set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to PROGRESSIVE on the rear panel
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up)
but did not connect your TV to the player’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a
component video cord. Set to
PROGRESSIVE only when you connect
your TV to the player’s COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks using a component
video cord (page 16).
, Even if your TV is compatible with
progressive format 525p/625p signals, the
image may be affected when you set the
player to progressive format. In this case,
set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
to NORMAL so that the PROGRESSIVE
indicator turns off and the player is set to
normal (interlace) format.
If you set “LINE” to “RGB” in SCREEN
,
SETUP (page 25, 64), the player outputs no
component video signals.
Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV
TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,” the picture
does not fill the screen.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
The picture is black and white.
, In the Setup Display, set “LINE” in
“SCREEN SETUP” to the appropriate item
that conforms to your TV (page 64).
, Depending on the TV, the picture on the
screen becomes black and white when you
play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour
system.
, If you are using a SCART (Euro AV) cord,
be sure to use one that is fully wired (21pins).
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 21,
22, 23).
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not
correctly set.
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode.
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL* or
COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings
(page 67).
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Additional Information
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, While playing a Super VCD on which the
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will
come out when you select “2:STEREO,”
“2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”
, When playing multichannel MPEG audio
soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front
(R) signals will be output from your two
front speakers.
* For DVP-NS585P only
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“ON” (page 67).
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 67).
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“OFF” (page 67).
Operation
The remote does not function.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
, There are obstacles between the remote and
the player.
, The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the player.
The disc does not play.
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down on the disc tray.
, The disc is skewed.
, The player cannot play certain discs
(page 7).
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the player.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
(page 3)
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that
The MP3 audio track cannot be played
(page 50).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3
, The MP3 audio track does not have the
.
(page 7)
is not correctly finalized
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
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 player cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
, The “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” setting has
been set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 52).
The JPEG image file cannot be played
(page 50)
, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet.
, It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or
“.JPG”.
, It is larger than 3072 (width)
(height) in normal mode, or more than
3,300,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG.
, It does not fit the screen (those images are
reduced).
, The “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” setting has
been set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 52).
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files start playing simultaneously.
, “AUTO” has been selected in “MODE
(MP3, JPEG)” (page 52).
The album/track/file names are not
displayed correctly.
, The player can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
“*”.
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
, Progra mme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
or A-B Repeat Play has been selected
(page 32).
, Resume play has taken effect (page 29).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function.
, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is
set to “ON” (page 66).
Playback stops automatically.
, While playing discs with an auto pause
signal, the player stops playback at the auto
pause signal.
× 2048
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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 30).
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
language for the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be changed
or turned off.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote
(page 30).
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on
the DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of
subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote
(page 30).
, 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 disc tray does not open and “TRAY
LOCKED” appears on the front panel
display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
“Data error” appears on the TV screen
when playing a DATA CD.
, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you
want to play is broken.
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
, The JPEG image file format does not
conform to DCF (page 49).
, Has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” but
not in JPEG format.
Additional Information
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, unplug the
player.
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the
screen and on the front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.
(See the table on page 72.)
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears on the front panel display.
, Child Lock is set (page 28).
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Self-diagnosis Function
Glossary
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50)
with a combination of a letter and four digits
appears on the screen and the front panel
display. In this case, check the following
table.
C:13:50
First three
characters of
the service
number
C 13The disc is dirty or recorded
C 31The disc is not inserted
E XX
(xx is a number)
Cause and/or corrective
action
in a format that the player
cannot play (page 7).
,Clean the disc with a soft
cloth or check its format
(page 6).
correctly.
,Re-insert the disc
correctly.
To prevent a malfunction, the
player has performed the
self-diagnosis function.
,Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service
facility and give the 5character service number.
Example: E 61 10
Album (page 49, 51)
A unit in which to store JPEG image files or
MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD. (“Album”
is an exclusive definition for this player.)
Chapter (page 9)
Sections of a picture or a music feature that
are smaller than titles. A title is composed of
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no
chapters may be recorded.
Dolby Digital (page 19, 68)
Digital audio compression technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This
technology conforms to multi-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. Dolby Digital provides the same
discrete channels of high quality digital audio
found in “Dolby Digital” theatre surround
sound systems. Good channel separation is
realized because all of the channel data are
recorded discretely and little deterioration is
realized because all channel data processing
is digital.
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 19)
Audio signal processing technology that
Dolby Laboratories developed for surround
sound. When the input signal contains a
surround component, the Pro Logic process
outputs the front, centre and rear signals. The
rear channel is monaural.
DTS (page 19, 68)
Digital audio compression technology that
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This
technology conforms to multi-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo
and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. DTS provides the same discrete
channels of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because
all of the channel data is recorded discretely
and little deterioration is realized because all
channel data processing is digital.
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DVD VIDEO (page 6)
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same
as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a
double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5
GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is
9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided
DVD is 17GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one
of the worldwide standards of digital
compression technology. The picture data is
compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its
original size. The DVD also uses a variable
rate coding technology that changes the data
to be allocated according to the status of the
picture. Audio information is recorded in a
multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital,
allowing you to enjoy a more real audio
presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and
Parental Control functions are provided with
the DVD.
DVD-RW (page 6)
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable
disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO.
The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR
mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in
Video mode have the same format as a DVD
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video
Recording) mode allow the contents to be
programmed or edited.
DVD+RW (page 6)
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO
format.
File (page 49, 52)
A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD
(“File” is an exclusive definition for this
player.) A single file consist of a single
image.
Film based software, Video based
software (page 65)
DVDs can be classified as Film based or
Video based software. Film based DVDs
contain the same images (24 frames per
second) that are shown at movie theaters.
Video based DVDs, such as television
dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30
frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per
second.
Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page 12)
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO
CD. Depending on the disc, no index may be
recorded.
MPEG audio (page 19, 68)
International standard coding system used to
compress audio digital signals authorized by
ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs,
conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.
Normal (Interlace) format (page 69)
Normal (Interlace) format shows every other
line of an image as a single “field” and is the
standard method for displaying images on
television. The even number field shows the
even numbered lines of an image, and the odd
numbered field shows the odd numbered lines
of an image.
Progressive format (page 17)
Compared to the Interlace format that
alternately shows every other line of an image
(field) to create one frame, the Progressive
format shows the entire image at once as a
single frame. This means that while the
Interlace format can show 25 or 30 frames
(50-60 fields) in one second, the Progressive
format can show 50-60 frames in one second.
The overall picture quality increases and still
images, text, and horizontal lines appear
sharper. This player is compatible with the
525 or 625 progressive format.
Additional Information
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Progressive JPEG
Progressive JPEGs are used mostly on the
internet. They are different from other JPEGs
in that they “fade in” gradually instead of
being drawn from top to bottom when
displayed on a browser. This lets you view the
image while it is being downloaded.
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 section of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
Track (page 9)
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a
VIDEO CD, CD or DATA CD (the length of
a song). (“Track” in DATA-CD is an
exclusive definition for this player.)
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Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Signal format system: PAL/NTSC
Audio characteristics
Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM
96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD
VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz
(±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB
(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only)
Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %
Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/CD: