Sony DVP-NS415 User Manual

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CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

3-073-381-11(2)

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS415

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WARNING

Welcome!

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

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Precautions

Safety

• The power requirements and power consumption of this unit are indicated on the back of the unit. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

Power requirements and power consumption

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

• 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.

For the model su pplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into the wall outlet, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor.

0-000-000-00

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

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Precautions

On safety

• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this p roduct will increa se eye haza rd.

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

On power sources

• The player is no t disc onnected from the A C power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

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

On placement

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

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

• Do not place the pl ayer in a location nea r heat sources, or in a place subject to di rect sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a pe ak l eve l se cti on is pl ay ed.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questi ons or problems concerning your player, please co nsult your nearest Sony dealer.

On cleaning discs

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display ima ge displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television scre en. Projection telev is i ons are especially susceptible to this.

On operation

• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is p laced in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. S hould this occur, the player may not oper at e pr ope rl y. In thi s case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about hal f an hour until the moisture evaporates.

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuf fle Pla y, R epeat Play,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER)

(DVP-NS415 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Self-diagnosis Functio n (W hen letters/numbers ap pear in the display) . . . . 67

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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About this Manua l

Format of discs

Music CD

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: DVP-NS305 and DVP-NS415. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the player. DVP-NS415 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for ex am ple, “DVP-NS4 15 only.”

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

• 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:

Icon Meaning

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

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

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

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

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard

format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

This Player Can Play the Following Disc s

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Region code

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

DVDs labelled will also play on this

ALL

player.

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

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

Region code

0-000-000-00

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cann ot p l ay t he following disc s:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the follo wing formats: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that conf or ms to ISO9660*

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

• Data part of CD-E xt ras

• DVD-RWs in VR mode

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super Au di o CD s

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

Also, the player cann ot play the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code.

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

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

Note

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

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

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

Copyrights

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

Notes about the D i scs

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

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

• After playing, store the dis c i n it s case.

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

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

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Index to Parts an d Controls

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

Front panel

DVP-NS305

DVP-NS415

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

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

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

F Playback Dial (DVP-NS305) (29) (31)

Multi-mode Playback Dial (DVPNS415) (29) (31)

G MODE CHANGE button (DVP-

NS415 only) (31)

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

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Front panel display

When playing back a D VD

Disc type

Lights up during Repeat Play (38)

Playing status

Current audio signal (44)

Lights up when you can change the angle (48)

Current title/chapter or playing time (43)

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

Disc type

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (39)

Current scene or playing ti me (43)

When playing ba ck a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Playing status

Lights up dur i ng Repeat Play (38)

Current track (43)

Disc type

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (34)

Playing time (43)

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Rear panel

DVP-NS305

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO

OUT

DVP-NS415

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO

OUT

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22)

(23) (24)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack

(DVP-NS415 only) (22) (23) (24)

C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (21)

(22) (23)

D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (18) E S VIDEO OUT jack (18) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(18)

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Remote

DVP-NS305

Z OPEN/CLOSE button (29)

A B SUR (surround) button (45) C SUBTITLE button (48) D AUDIO button (44) E ANGLE button (48) F CLEAR button (36) G ./> PREV (previous)/NEXT

buttons (29)

H m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (30)

I X PAUSE button (29) J H PLAY button (28)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

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

The + button has a tactile dot.*

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

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

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DVP-NS415

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

Z OPEN/CLOSE button (29)

B C Number buttons (33)

The number 5 butt on has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (36) E SUBTITLE button (48) F AUDIO button (44) G ./> PREV (previous)/NEXT

buttons (29)

H m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (30)

I X PAUSE button (29) J H PLAY button (28)

The H button has a t actile dot.*

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

The + button has a t actile dot.*

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

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

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

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operatin g

the player.

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Guide to On-Screen Displays

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

Displaying the Control Bar during playback

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

◆Display 1

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

(Control Bar)

◆Display 2

The following functions G~J can be set. The indicator lights up in blue when activated. Example: When “TVS” is set.

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

(DVP-NS415 only)

◆Display 3

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

T41 – 8 T 1:01:57

CHAPTER

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

XPause, xStop, etc.)

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

◆Display 4 (DVD playback only)

DOLBY DIGITAL

O Format of the current audio signal (44)

3 / 2 .1

◆No display

◆Return to Display 1

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Displaying the Control Bar in stop mode

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

◆Display 1

The following set ti ngs can be made.

QUICK

◆Display 3

Shows the same information as Display 2 during playback .

◆Display 4

Shows the same information as Display 3 during playback .

T41 – 8 T 1:01:57

A SETUP (58)

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

• Select CUSTOM to make a full r ange of adjustments.

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

B PARENTAL CONTROL (52)

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

◆Display 2

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

CHAPTER

◆No display

◆Return to Display 1

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Simple Start Guide

Quick Overvie w

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Simple Start Guide

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

Notes

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

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord (mains lead) of each component befo re connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

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

• Remote comm ander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• A plug adaptor is included with some models.

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

Notes

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

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

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

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

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Step 3: TV Hookups

Connect the supplied audio/video cord and power cord (mains lead) in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord (mains lead) last.

1 Audio/video cord

(supplied)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

CD/DVD Player

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

l: Signal flow

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

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

to video input

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

2 Power source

3 Power source

while pressin g X on the player. The power indicator lights up in green and changes to red. Then release X.

When connecting to a monaural T V

Use a stereo-mono conversion cor d (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack on the player to the TV’s video input jack, and connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack s t o t he TV’s audio input jack.

To change the colour system

The colour system of th e pl ayer is set to NTSC or PAL. If the on-screen display of the player do es n o t appe ar on th e TV, ch an ge the colour system of the player (PAL or N TSC) so that a picture appears on your TV. To change the colour system, hold [/1 down

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Step 4: Playing a Disc

With the playback side facing down

Simple Start Guide

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

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

D Press A on the player to o pen t h e

disc tray.

E Place the disc on the tray with the

playback side facing do wn.

F Press H.

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

After Step 6

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

To stop playin g

Press x.

To remove the disc

Press A.

To turn off the player

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

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Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 t o 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of t he player. Before you start, disconnect the power cords (mains leads), check that you hav e al l of the supplied acces sories, and inse rt the batteries in to the remote (pa g e 15).

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords

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

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

l : Signal flow

(yellow)

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

Audio/video cord (supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO

OUT

CD/DVD playerto S VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green)

(blue)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

(red) to COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

(green)

(blue) (red)

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A 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.

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

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 21). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.

C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, C

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.

Green Blue

Red

Notes

• You can switch the player’s colour system to match the colour system of the connected TV (page 16).

• Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pa ss the player si gnals via the VCR, you may no t receive a clea r image on the TV screen. If your TV only has one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack.

B, CR)

Green Blue

Red

Hookups

CD/DVD player

VCR

Connect directly

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Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

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

Select a connection

Select one of the foll owing connection s, through .

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

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

•2 speakers (front L and R)

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

decoder

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

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

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

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

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

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

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

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

A D

A B

B C

(page 22)

(page 23)

(page 24)

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Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

CD/DVD player

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

(yellow)*

(white)

(yellow)

(white)

Hookups

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(AUDIO)

l : Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for vide o signals (page

18).

◆Recommende d surround sound effects for this connection

• TVS DYNAMIC (page 46)

• TVS WIDE (page 46)

z Hint

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

(red)

to audio input

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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).

CD/DVD player

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

B-1

B-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting (DVP-NS415 only)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

◆Recommended surround sound effects for

B-1

the connection only

• TVS STANDARD (page 46)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(red)(white)

to audio input

MD deck/DAT deck

B-1

LINE OUT

(white)

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

z Hint

In connection , you can use the supplied

B-1

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

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

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (D ol by D igital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks o nl y, use . If your am pl i fi er (receiver) has a di gital input jack, use .

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

C-2

C-1

Hookups

C-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord (not suppli e d) Remove jack cap before connecting (DVP-NS415 only)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

l: Signal flow

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(red)(white)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Centre

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Rear (mono)

C-1

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

Front (R)

Note

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

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Connecting to an AV ampl ifier (rece iver) with a digita l inp ut jack ha ving

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). You are not able to enjo y the surround sound effects of this player.

CD/DVD player

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

Rear (L)

Subwoofer

Rear (R)

l: Signal flow

Note

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

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

to optical digital input

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting (DVP-NS415 only)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Centre

Front (R)

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Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the player and TV power cord (mains lead) into an AC outlet (mains).

Step 4: Quick Setu p

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

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS415

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

ITALIANO

NEDERLANDS

5 Press X/x to select a language.

ENTER

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

6 Press ENTER.

1 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 Bar to run Quick Set up (page 59).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a

disc.

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

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

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

• 16:9 (page 60)

◆ If you have a 4: 3 st andard TV

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

8 Press ENTER.

Hookups

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

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

YES

LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT

9 Press X/x to select the type of jack

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

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

A D

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

B-1 C-1

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

B-2 C-2 D

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

10Press 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 22 to 24 ( through ).

B D

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:

B-2 C-2

• D-PCM (page 63)

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL

OFF

STANDARD

ON D-PCM D-PCM

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

11Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selecte d .

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:

DOLBY SURROUND

OFF

STANDARD

D-PCM

PCM

OFF OFF

12Press X/x to select whether or

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

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

B D

B-2 C-2

• OFF (page 64)

• ON (only if the amplifier (r eceiver) has a DTS decoder) (p age 64)

13Press 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 63).

Enjoying the surround sound effects

To enjoy the sur round sound effect s of this player or your am pl ifier (receiver) , set the following items as described below for the audio connec tion y ou se lect ed on pa ges 2 2 to 24 ( through ). Each of these is the

B D

default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you f ir s t connect the player. Refer to page 58 for usi ng the Setup Display.

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Audio Connection (pages 21 to 24)

• No addition al settings are needed.

C-1

B-1

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 63)

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

B-2 C-2 D

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 63)

• Set “DIGITA L OUT” to “ON” (page 63)

Hookups

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Playing Discs

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

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.

Power

[/1 A

indicator

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS415

H/Playback Dial

MODE CHANGE (DVP-NS415 only)

AUDIO

4 Press A on the player, and place a

disc on the disc tray.

With the playback side facing down

5 Press H.

The disc tray closes, and the player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see page 33. For VIDE O CDs, see page 33.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

z Hint

You can have the player turn off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for more th an 30 minutes. To turn on this function, set “AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON” (page 61).

1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press [/1.

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

3 Switch the input selector on your

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

◆ When us ing an amplifier (r eceiver)

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

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

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

• Set the sound to “STEREO” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 44).

• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder . The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is set to “OFF” in the Setup Dis play (page 64),

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and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

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

• When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 64).

• If you connect th e pl ayer to audio equipment without a D T S decoder, do not set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 64). A loud noise may come out f rom the speakers, affe ct in g you r ears o r ca us ing the speakers to be damaged.

Additional operations

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS415

REPLAY

To Operation

Replay the previous scene (DVD only)

* Operable when the MODE CHANGE indicator

lights up in green or turns off. For more details about the Multi-mode Playback Dial, see page 31. (DVP-NS415 only)

z Hint

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

Press REPLAY

Note

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

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

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

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS415

Playing Discs

To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Press X Resume play after

pause Go to the next chapter,

track, or scene in continuous play mode

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

Stop play and remove the disc

Press X or H

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

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

Press Z

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 tr ay

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

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Note

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

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc

(Scan, Slow-motion Play,

Search, Freeze Fram e)

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

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS415

Multi-mode Playback Dial (DVP-NS415)

Note

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

Playback Dial (DVP-NS305)

MODE CHANGE (DVP-NS415 only)

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 poi nt you want, press H to return to normal speed. Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback spee d changes. Three speeds are available. Wit h each press the indica t ion changes as follows:

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Playback direction

×2B (DVD/CD only) t 1M t 2M

Opposite direction

×2b (DVD only) t 1m t 2m

×2B”/“×2b” playback speed is about

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

Watching frame by frame (Slowmotion Play)

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

Playback direction

2 y 1

Opposite direction (DVD only)

2 y 1

you find the point you want, release the dial to return to normal playback speed.

Using the Multi-mode Playback Dial on the player (DVP-NS415 only)

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

To go to the next chapter/track/scene

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

To locate a point quickly (Search)

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

Playing Discs

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

.”

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

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

To go to the nex t chapter/track/scene

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

To locate a point quickly (Search)

During play back, turn and hold the P l ayback Dial clockwise to locate a point in the playback direction, or counterclockwise to locate a point in the opposite direc tion. When

To locate a specific title/chapter/track

1 Press MODE CHANGE repeatedly so

that the indicator lights u p in green.

2 During playback, turn and hold the

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

To play one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

1 Press MODE CHANGE repeatedly so

that the indicator lights up in amber.

2 During playback, turn the Mult i- m ode

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

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Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

Play/Multi-disc Resume)

The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc.

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS415

Resuming playback for the current disc (Resume Play)

The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc ev en if the player enter s standby mode by pressing [/1.

(Resume

1 While playing a disc, press x to stop

playback.

“RESUME” appe ars on the front panel display.

2 Press H.

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

z Hint

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

Notes

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:

– you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display. – you open the disc tray ( DVP-NS305 only). – you disconnect the power cord (ma ins lead).

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

• This function may not work with some discs.

Storing the point where you stopped the disc (Multi-disc Resume) (DVP-NS415 only)

The player stores the point where you stopped the disc and resumes playback from the same point the next time you insert the same disc. Resume playback points for up to 6 different DVD/VIDEO CD discs remain in memory even if you disconnect the power cord (mains lead). When you s tore a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.

z Hints

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

• To turn off the Multi-disc Resu me function, set “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “OFF” (page 62). Pl ayback res tarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the player.

Notes

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:

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

• This function may not work with some discs.

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Using the DVD’s Men u

Playing VIDEO CDs with

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

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS415

Number buttons

ENTER

TOP MENU

PBC Functions

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

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS415

(PBC Playback)

Number buttons

ENTER

RETURN

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

Playing Discs

1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.

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

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

you want to play or change.

You can also use the number buttons t o select the item (DVP-NS415 only).

3 Press ENTER.

2 Select the item number you want

by pressing X/x.

You can also use the number buttons to select the item number and track (DVPNS415 only).

3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in the

menu for interactive operations.

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

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To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

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

Notes

• 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.

• The PBC function s of Supe r VCDs do not wor k with this player. Super VCDs are played in continuous play mode only.

Playing an MP3 Audio Track

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

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS415

ENTER

RETURN

1 Press Z and place a DATA CD on

the disc tray.

2 Press H.

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

Notes

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

44.1kHz, 48kHz.

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

Selecting an album and track

1 Press MENU.

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

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(

3 0

)

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

2 Select an album using X/x and press

ENTER.

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

JAZZ 1 ( 9 0

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

07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME

)

3 Select a track using X/x and press

ENTER.

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

To go to the next or previous page

Press c or C.

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

To play a Multi Session CD

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

Notes

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

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

The playback order of MP 3 au dio tracks

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

◆Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

Playing Discs

To return to the previous displ ay

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press MENU.

Notes

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

• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

About MP3 audio tracks

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

album

track

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

1 through 7. Any sub-albums/trac ks

contained withi n a currently select ed album take priority over the next alb u m in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so before

5.)

When you press ME N U and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 34), the albums are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (suc h as album E) do not appear in the list.

z Hints

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks will be played in that order.

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

4 is played

Notes

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

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

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

Various Play Mode Functions

Shuffle Play, Repe at Play, A-B Repea t Play)

You can set the fo llowing play modes:

• Programme Play (page 36)

• Shuffle Pla y (p age 38)

• Repeat Play (page 38)

• A-B Repeat Play (page 39)

Note

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

Creating your own programme (Programme Play)

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

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(Programm e Play,

Number buttons

CLEAR

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY twice while the player

is in stop mode.

The following Control Bar appe ars.

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2 Press C/c to sele ct

(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.

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

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TITLE

2. TITLE

3. TITLE

4. TITLE

5. TITLE

6. TITLE

7. TITLE

– – – – – – – – – – – –

– –

01 02 03 04 05

Titles or tracks recorded on a disc

3 Press c.

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

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TITLE

2. TITLE

3. TITLE

4. TITLE

5. TITLE

6. TITLE

7. TITLE

– – – –

– – – – – – – – – –

– –

ALL 01 02 03 04 05

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TITLE 0 2

2. TITLE

3. TITLE

4. TITLE

5. TITLE

6. TITLE

7. TITLE

– – – – – – – – – – – –

–

Selected title and chap ter

0 3

– –

01 02 03 04 05

Playing Discs

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

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

Selected track

– – – – – – – – – – – –

0:15:30

– – 01 02 03

04 05

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK 0 2

01 02 03 04 05 06

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

Total time of the programmed tracks

Chapters recorded on a disc

4 Select the title, chapter, or track you

want to programme.

◆ When play ing a DVD

For example, se l ect chapter “03” of title “02.” Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER. Yo u can also use the number buttons to select the number (DVP-NS415 only).

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

– –

1. TITLE – –

2. TITLE – –

3. TITLE – –

4. TITLE – –

5. TITLE – –

6. TITLE – –

7. TITLE

Next, pres s X/x to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons to select the number (DVP-NS415 only).

– –

ALL

5 To programme other titles, chapters,

or tracks, repeat Steps 3 to 4.

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

6 Press H to start Pr ogramme Play.

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

To stop Programme Play

Press CLEAR.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

To change or cancel a programme

1 Follow Steps 1 a nd 2 of “Creating your

own programm e (Programme Play).”

2 Select the programme number o f the title,

chapter, or track you w ant to change or cancel using X/x, and press c. You can also use the number buttons to select the number (DVP-NS415 only).

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TITLE

Follow Step 4 for new programming. To cancel a progra m m e, select “--” und er “T,” then press ENTER.

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

1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your

own programme (Programme Pl ay).”

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

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

Note

When playing Super V CDs, the total time of the programmed tracks does not appe ar on the screen.

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)

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

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2 Press C/c to select (SHUFFLE),

then press ENT ER repe atedly to sele ct the item to be shuffled.

◆ When playing a DVD

• TITLE

• CHAPTER

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• TRACK

◆ When Programme Play is activated

• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks

selected in Progr am m e Play.

To return to normal play

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

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the C ontrol Bar is turned off.

z Hints

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

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

CLEAR

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The following Cont rol Bar appears.

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)

You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. You can use a comb in ation of Shuffle or Programme Play modes.

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CHAPTER

CLEAR

REPEAT

ENTER

To return to normal play

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

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until th e Co ntrol Bar is turned off.

z Hints

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

• Y ou can se le c t “REPEAT” dir e ct ly by pre ssing REPEAT (DVP-NS415 only).

Playing Discs

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The following Cont rol Bar appears.

2 Press C/c to sele ct

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

◆ When play ing a DVD

• DISC: repeats all of the titles.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a

disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current

chapter.

◆ When playin g a VI DEO CD or CD

• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

• DISC: repeats all of the albums.

• ALBUM: repeats the current album.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When Programme Play o r Shuffle Pl ay is activated

• ON: repeats Pr ogramme Play or

Shuffle Play.

(

REPEAT),

Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play)

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

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CLEAR

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2 Press C/c to select (A-B

REPEAT).

3 During playback, when you find the

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

The starting point (point A) is set.

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4 When y ou reach the ending point

A13 – 0:27:34 B

(point B), press EN TER again.

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

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

Note

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

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Searching for a Scene

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(10)

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene

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

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(Search mode)

Number buttons

CLEAR

MODE

ENTER

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

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD

(TRACK) or (INDEX)

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback

(SCENE)

◆ When playing a CD

(TRACK) or (INDEX)

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

(ALBUM) o r (TRACK)

3 Select the number of the title,

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

For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, select “TIME/TEXT ” in Step 2 and enter “2:10:20.” You can also use the number buttons to select the num ber (DVP-NS415 onl y).

If you make a mistake

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

Searching for a Scene

1 Press SEARCH M OD E.

The following dis pl ay a ppears. “--

)” appears next to the icon (**

(**

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

2 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly

to select the search method.

◆ When play ing a DVD

4 Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the selected number.

z Hints

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

• When the display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD) or track (CD) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER (DVP-NS415 only).

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Viewing Information About the

T41 – 8 T 1:01:57

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

Disc

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time

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

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TIME/TEXT

ENTER

DISPLAY

◆ When playing a DVD

•T

**:**:**

Playing time of the current title

•T–

**:**:**

Remaining time of the current title

•C

**:**:**

Playing time of the current chapter

•C–

**:**:**

Remaining time of the curren t chapte r

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD ( with PBC functions)

•

**:**

Playing time of the current scene

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

•T

**:**

Playing time of the current track

•T–

**:**

Remaining time of the current track

•D

**:**

Playing time of the current disc

•D–

**:**

Remaining time of the current disc

◆ When playing a Super VCD

The remaining time cannot be displayed.

•T

**:**

Playing time of the current track

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

•

****:**

Playing time of the current track

1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly during

playback until (TIME/TEXT) appears.

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

Chapter, index, or track (DATA CD)

Time information

2 Press ENTER repeatedly to change

the time information.

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

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the C ontrol Bar is turned off.

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

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

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Checking the information on the

Playi

front panel display

You can view the t ime informatio n and text displayed on the TV screen also on the f ront panel display. The in formation on the front panel display cha nges as follows whe n you change the time information on your TV screen.

When playing a DVD

Playing time of the current title

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

Playing time and number of the current track

Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

Viewing Information About the Disc

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time of the current cha pter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Text

Current title and chapter number

(returns to top automatically)

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

ng time and number of the

current track

Remaining time of the disc

Text

Current track and index number

(returns to top automatically)

z Hints

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

• Long text that does not fit in a single line will scroll across th e f r ont panel display.

• You can also check the time information and tex t by pressing TIME/TEXT repeatedly (DVPNS415 only).

Notes

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

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

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

Track name

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Sound Adjustments

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Changing the Sound

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

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AUDIO

2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select

the desired audio signal.

◆ When playing a DVD

Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits ar e di splayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Cod e Li st ” on page 70 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats.

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

The default setting is underlined.

•STEREO

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

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

◆ 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 r ig ht channel of the audio track 1 (m onaural)

• 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 r ig ht channel of the audio track 2 (m onaural)

: The standard stereo sound

: The stereo sound o f th e

DISPLAY

1 Press AUDIO during playback.

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

ENGLISH

Note

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

Checking the audio signal format

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

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Example:

3 / 2 .1

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Rear (L/R)

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)

DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R) + Centre

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

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

Note

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

64).

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.

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Sound Adjustments

SUR

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

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2 Press C/c to select

TVS DYNAMIC

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

Refer to the following explanations given for each item.

• TVS DYNAMIC

•TVS WIDE

• TVS NIGHT

• TVS STANDARD

To cancel the setti ng

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

◆TVS DYNAMIC

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

◆TVS NIGHT

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

◆TVS STANDARD

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

L R

◆TVS WIDE

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

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

: Virtual speaker

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

Notes

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

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

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

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

• When you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack to listen to MPE G audio signals and set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP,” no sound will come from your speakers if you select one of the TVS modes.

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Enjoying Movies

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)

1(8):ENGLISH

Displaying the Subtitles

Changing the Angles

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

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ANGLE

1 Press ANGLE during playback.

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

2 Press ANGLE repeatedly to select

the angle number.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

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

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SUBTITLE

1 Press SUBTITLE during playback.

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

2 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to

select the language.

Note

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

To turn off the subtitles

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

Note

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

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Adjusting the Picture

Quality

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

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(BNR)

To cancel the “BNR” setting

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until th e Co ntrol Bar is turned off.

Notes

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

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

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The following Cont rol Bar appears.

2 Press C/c to select (BNR),

then press ENTER repeatedly to select a level.

• 1: reduces the “block noise.”

• 2: reduces the “block noise” more than

• 3: reduces the “block noise” more than

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Adjusting the Playback

DYNAMIC 1

Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

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

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• 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.

• 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.

displays a standard

PICTURE

MODE

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The following Control Bar appears.

2 Press C/c to select (CUSTOM

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

The default setting is underlined.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off.

z Hints

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

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

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Enhancing the Pl ay back

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

• SOFT: softens the im age (DVD only).

Picture

(DIGITAL VIDEO

ENHANCER) (DVP-NS415 only)

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

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ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY twice during

playback.

The following Cont rol Bar appears.

To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” setting

Select “OFF” in Step 2.

To turn off the Control Bar

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until th e Co ntrol Bar is turned off.

Note

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

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2 Press C/c to select (DIGITAL

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

• 1: enhances the outline.

• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.

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Using Various Additional Functions

Locking Discs (CUSTOM

PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL

QUICK

CONTROL)

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

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

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

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

Custom Parental Control

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

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Number buttons

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Insert the disc you want to lock.

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

2 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Ba r appears.

3 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL

CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

OFF

ON PLAYER PASSWORD

4 Press X/x to select “ON t,” then

press ENTER.

◆ If you hav e not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then

ENTER

press

Enter a 4-digit password by pressing X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons to enter your password ( D V P-NS415 only). The display for confirming the passwor d appears.

◆ When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

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PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

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

You can also use the number buttons t o enter your password (DVP-NS415 only). “Custom parental control is set.” appears when you enter your password.

To turn off the Custom Parental Control function

1 Follow Steps 1 throug h 3 of “Custom

Parental Control.”

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

ENTER.

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

select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press E N TER. You can also use the number buttons to enter your password (DVP-NS415 only).

To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental

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

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

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

ENTER

and press

z Hint

If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number “199703” using X/x to selec t the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor when the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asks you for your password, then press ENTER. (Press c after the 4th digit to allow the entire 6-digit number to be entered.) The display wil l ask yo u to en ter a new 4-digit password. You can also use the number buttons to enter the digits (DVP-NS415 only).

Parental Control (limiting playback by children)

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

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Number buttons

ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Bar appears.

QUICK

Using Various Additiona l Fun ctions

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

select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press E N TER. You can also use the number buttons to enter your password (DVP-NS415 only). The player is ready for playback.

2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL

CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” ap pear.

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OFF

ON PLAYER PASSWORD

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

USA

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 appear s.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then

ENTER

press

Enter a 4-digit password using X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons to enter your password (DVP-NS415 only). The display for confirming the passwo rd appears.

◆ When you have already regist er ed a password

The display for enter i ng the password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”

then press ENTER.

The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

USA USA

OTHERS

6 Press X/x to select a geographic area

as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER.

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

7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then

press ENTER.

The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

OFF

NC17

6: 5:

4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

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

You can also use th e number buttons to enter your password (DVP-NS415 only). The display for setti ng t he playback limitation level appears.

8 Select the level you want using X/x,

then press ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: USA

4: PG13

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The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” i n St ep 8.

To play a disc for which Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc an d pr ess H.

The display for enter i ng your password appears.

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

select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press E N TER. You can also use the number buttons to enter your password (DVP-NS415 only). The player starts playback.

z Hint

If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat Steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Cont ro l (limiting playback by children).” When you ar e aske d to enter your password, enter “199703” using X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press ENTER. (Press c after the 4th digit to allow the entire 6-digit number to be entere d.) T he display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password in Step 4, replace th e disc in the player and press H. When the display for entering your password appears, enter your new password. You can also use the number buttons to enter the digits (DVP-NS415 only).

Note

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

Area Code

Standard Code

number

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

Standard Code

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

Kingdom

number

2184

Changing the password

1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in

stop mode.

The Control Bar appears.

2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL

CONTROL), then press ENTER.

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” ap pear.

3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD

t,” then press ENTER.

The display for entering the pa ssword appears.

4 Enter your 4-digit passwo rd using X/x

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

You can also use the number buttons to enter your p assword (DVP-NS415 on ly).

Using Various Additiona l Fun ctions

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5 Enter a new 4-digit password using X/

x to select the digit, followe d by C/c to move the cursor, then press ENTER.

You can also use th e number buttons to enter your password (DVP-NS415 only).

6 To confirm your password, re-enter it

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

You can also use th e number buttons to enter your password (DVP-NS415 only).

If you make a mistake enter i ng your password

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

If you make a mistake

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

Controlling Your TV wi th the Supplied Remote

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

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VOL

Number buttons

TV/VIDEO

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

By pressing You can

TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source

between the TV and other input sources.

Note

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

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Controlling other TVs with the remote (DVP-NS415 only)

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

1 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 number s of co ntrollable TVs

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony (default) 01 JVC 33 LG 06 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 08 Samsung 23 Sharp 29 Toshiba 38

Using Various Additiona l Fun ctions

Notes

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

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

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Settings and Adjustments

3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”

then press ENTER.

The Setup Displ ay appears.

Using the Setup Di sp l ay

By using the Se t up Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 59 to 64.

Note

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

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS415

ENTER

DISPLAY

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: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE

Setup items

16:9

AUTO

1 Press DISPLAY when t he p layer is

in stop mode.

The following Cont rol Bar appears.

QUICK

2 Press X/x to select (SETUP),

then press ENTER.

5 Select an item using X/x, then

press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

Options

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6 Select a setting using X/x, then

press ENTER .

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

Selected setting

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned o ff.

4:3 PAN SCAN

AUTO

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.

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

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

To enter the Quick Setup mode

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

To reset all of the “SETUP” settings

If you select “RESET” in Step 3, you can reset all of the “SETUP” settings on pages 59 to 64 to the default settings. After you select “RESET” and pres s EN TER, select “YE S” and press ENTER to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds to complete), or select “NO” and press ENTER to return to the Control Bar. Do not press [/1 when resetting the player.

◆OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆MENU (DVD only)

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

◆AUDIO (DVD only)

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

◆SUBTITLE (DVD only)

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

z Hint

If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List ” on page 70 using X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor. You can also use the number buttons to enter the digits ( DVP -NS 415 only).

Note

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

Settings and Adjustments

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Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP)

Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.

Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the disp l ay, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 58). The default settings are underlined.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

JACKET PICTURE

◆TV TYPE

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

16:9 Select this when you connect a

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

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

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

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

16:9

AUTO

Note

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

◆COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD only)

Select the colour system when you play a VIDEO CD.

AUTO Outputs th e video signal in the

PAL Changes the vide o signal of an

NTSC Changes the video signal of a

system of the VIDEO CD, either PAL or NTSC. If your TV is the DUAL system, select AUTO.

NTSC VIDEO CD and outputs it in the PAL system.

PAL VIDEO CD and outputs it in the NTSC system.

Notes

• You cannot change the colour system for DVDs.

• You can change the colour system of this player according to the connected TV. See page 16.

◆SCREEN SAVER

The screen saver image appear s w h en you leave the player in pause or st op mode for 15 minutes, or when yo u pl ay back a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio) for more tha n 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to turn off the screen saver.

ON OFF Turns off the screen sa ver.

Turns on 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

GRAPHICS

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

A preset picture stored in the player appears.

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BLUE T he bac kground colour is blue. BLACK The background colour is black.

Custom Settings (CUSTOM

SETUP)

Use this to set up playback related and other settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 58). The default settings are underlined.

CUSTOM SETUP

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

OFF OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

OFF

◆AUTO POWER OFF

Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off.

OFF Switches this f un ction off. ON The player enters standby mode

when left in stop mode for more than 30 minutes.

◆AUTO PLAY

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

OFF

Switches this function off.

ON Automatically starts pla y ba ck

when the player is turned on.

◆DIMMER

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

BRIGHT

Makes the lighting bright.

DARK Makes the lighti ng da rk. OFF Turns off the lighting.

Settings and Adjustments

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◆PAUSE MODE (DVD only)

Selects the picture i n pause mode.

AUTO The picture, in cluding subjects

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

FRAME The pic ture, including subjects

that do not move dynamicall y, is output in high resolution.

◆TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)

Gives the sound tra ck which contains the highest numb er of channels pri ority when you play a DVD on which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, D T S, or Dolby Digital format) are re corded.

OFF

No priority given.

AUTO Priority given.

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

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

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use th e di splay, see “Using th e Setup Display” (page 58). The default sett i ngs are underlined.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:

DOLBY SURROUND

OFF

STANDARD

D-PCM

PCM

OFF

Notes

• When you set th e it em to “AUT O,” the la ngua ge may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 59).

• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 64), the DTS sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK SELECTION” to “AUTO.”

• If PCM, DTS, MP EG au dio, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of cha nne ls, the player selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and MPEG audio sound tracks in this order.

◆MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVP-NS415

only) (DVD/VIDEO CD only)

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting o n or off. Resume play ba ck can be stored in memory for up to 6 different DVD/VIDEO CD discs (page 32).

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

OFF Does not store the resum e

setting in memory. Playback restarts at the resume poin t only for the curren t disc i n the pl ayer.

◆AUDIO ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, s et this item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks

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

from the speakers is distorted.

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

Makes the sound cl ear when the volu m e i s turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects t he output from the following jacks: –LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) ja cks –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

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

STANDARD

Normally se lect this position.

TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear

even if you turn the volum e down.

WIDE RANGE

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

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◆DOWNMIX (DVD only)

Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal comp onents, see “Checking the audio signal format” (page 44). This function affects the output of the following jacks: –LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

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

DOLBY SURROUND

Select this w h en the player is connected to an audio componen t that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Lo gic).

NORMAL Select th is when the play er is

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

If you connect a com ponent that does not conform to the sel ected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) w i ll come out from the speakers, affe ct in g your ears or causing t he speakers to be damaged.

◆DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only )

Selects the type of Do lb y D i gi t al si gnal.

D-PCM Select this whe n the pl ayer is

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

DOLBY DIGITAL

Select this when the player is connected to an audi o componen t w ith a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

◆DIGITAL OUT

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

Normally select this position. Whe n

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

OFF The influence of the digital circuit

upon the analog circuit is min imal.

Setting the digital output signal

Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) o r MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, se e page 20. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” an d “DTS” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:

DOLBY SURROUND

OFF

STANDARD

D-PCM

PCM

OFF

◆MPEG (DVD only)

Selects the type of MP EG audio signal.

PCM

Select this when the player is connected to an audi o component lacking a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

MPEG Select this when the player is

connected to an audi o componen t w ith a built-in MPEG decoder.

Settings and Adjustments

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◆DTS (DVD only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

OFF Select this when the player is

ON Select this whe n the player is

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

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

Note

When you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack to listen to MPEG audio signals and set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP,” no sound will come from your speakers if you select one of the TVS modes.

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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 remed y the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persis t, consult your neares t Sony dealer.

Power

The power is not turned on.

, Ch eck that the power cord is connected

securely.

Picture

There is no picture/picture noise appears.

, Re-connect the connecti ng c o rd se curely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection t o your T V (pag e 18 )

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

, The disc is dirty or flawed. , If the pi cture output from your player goe s

through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combin ation TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when yo u connect your player directly to you r TV , please try connecting your player to your T V ’s S VIDEO input (page 18).

, If the colour system of your player does not

match with that of your TV, change the colour system of the player. For details, see page 16. (You cannot change the colour system of the DVD disc itself.)

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.

Sound

There is no sound.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting co rd is damaged. , The player is connecte d to t he wr ong input

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

, The amplif ier (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 63).

, While playing a Super V CD 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 is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,

noise will come from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks or DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (page 28).

Additional Information

Sound distortion occ ur s.

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“ON” (page 62).

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve i f you se t “AUDIO DRC” to “TV MODE” (page 62).

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“OFF” (page 62).

Operation

The remote does not func tio n.

, There are obstacles between th e remot e an d

the player.

, The distance between the remote and the

player is too far.

, The remote is not pointe d at the remote

sensor on the player.

, The batteries in the remote are weak.

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The disc does not play.

, The disc is turned over.

Insert the disc w ith the play back side f acing down on the disc tray.

, The disc is skewed.

The player cann ot p la y cer tain dis cs (p age 6 ).

, , The region code on the DVD does not match

the player.

, Moistu re has co nde nse d inside the pla ye r

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

(page 3)

DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (video mode) that are not finalized

(page 6)

Playback stops automatically .

, While playing discs with an a ut o pause

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

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

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able

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

The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 34).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3

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

, The MP 3 aud io tra ck do es not have the

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 p layer cannot play audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not correctly displayed.

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

The disc does not start playing from the beginning.

, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

or A-B Repeat Play h as bee n sele cted (p age

36).

, Resume play has taken effe ct (page 32).

The player starts playing the disc automatically.

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

set to “ON” (page 61).

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page

33).

, M u l ti li ngual 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

33).

, M ultilingual subtitles are no t re corded on

the DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the

subtitles.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page

33).

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

being played.

, The angle can only be changed when the

“ ” indicator lights up on the front panel display (page 9).

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

The player does not op era t e properly.

, W hen static el ectricity, etc., causes th e

player to operat e abnormally, unplug the player.

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Nothing is displayed on the front panel display.

, “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set

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

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the display)

5 numbers or letters are displayed on the screen and on the front pan e l dis pla y.

, The se lf- diagnosis function was activated.

(See the table on page 67.)

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

, Ch ild Lock is set (page 29).

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

, Co ntact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony se rvice facility.

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

, The MP3 audio track you want to pla y is

broken.

, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.

When the self-diagnosis fun ction i s ac tivat ed to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-charact er service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

C:13:50

First three characters of the service number

C 13 The disc is dirty.

C 31 The disc is not inserted

E XX

(xx is a number)

Cause and/or corrective action

, Clean the disc with a soft

cloth (page 7) .

correctly. , Re-insert the disc

correctly.

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

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

Additional Information

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Glossary

Chapter (page 9)

Sections of a pictur e or a m usic feature that are smaller than titles. A tit le i s comp osed of several chapters. Depending on th e di sc, no chapters may be recorded.

Dolby Digital (page 24, 63)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolb y Laboratories. Thi s technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rea r cha nne l i s st ereo an d ther e is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio systems. Good channel separa ti on is realized because all of the channel dat a ar e recorded disc retely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data proce ss i ng i s digital.

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 23)

Audio signal processing technolog y that Dolby Laboratories developed for surround sound. When the input signal contai ns a surround component, the Pro Logic pr ocess outputs the front, centre and rear signals. The rear channel is m onaural.

DTS (page 24, 64)

Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rea r cha nne l i s st ereo an d ther e is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel se paration is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is re ali ze d becau se al l channel data proce ss i ng i s digital.

DVD (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 change s t he data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolb y Digital, allowing you to en jo y a m ore real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Cont rol functions are provide d with the DVD.

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

A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a CD or VIDEO CD. Depending on the disc, no index may be recorded .

MPEG audio (page 24, 63)

International standard coding system used to compress aud i o di gi t al signals authorized by ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up t o 7. 1-channel surround.

Scene (page 9)

On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, t he menu scre ens, moving pictures and st ill pictures are divide d i nto sections called “scenes.”

Title (page 9)

The longest sect io n 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 CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).

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Specifications

System

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

page 16 to switch)

Audio characteristics

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM

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

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

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

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

99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

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

Outputs

(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load

impedance)

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

10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)*: Optical

output jack/–18 dBm (wave length 660 nm)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

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

75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/Y:

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, C

Phono jacks/Y : 1.0 Vp-p, C

0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

* DVP-NS415 only

B, CR):

B, CR :

General

Power requirements:

220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 220 V AC, 60 Hz 110 V AC, 60 Hz See page 2 for further information.

Power consumption: 12 W/13 W

See page 2 for further information.

Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 62 × 255 mm

(w/h/d) incl. projecting part s

Mass (approx.): 2.3 kg Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

See page 15.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

ENERGY STAR

As an

ENERGY STAR

Corporation has determined that this product meets the energy efficiency.

is a U.S. registered mark.

ENERGY STAR

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guidelines for

Additional Information

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Language Code List

For details, see pages 44, 48, 59. The language spelli ngs conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

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

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

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

Lettish

1345 Malagasy

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

Pushto 1436 Portuguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-

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

Croatian 1503 Singhalese 1505 Slovak 1506 Slovenian

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

1703 Not specified

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Index

Numerics

16:9 60

4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN

5.1 Channel Surround

A-B REPEAT 39

Album

ANGLE

44, 59

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

BACKGROUND 60

Batteries

BNR

CD 28

CHAPTER Chapter Child Lock COLOR SYSTEM

Connecting Continuous play

Control Bar CUSTOM CUSTOM PARENTAL

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE

CUSTOM SETUP

9, 68

adjusting for VIDEO CD

changing the output sign al

CD/VIDEO CD

DVD

CONTROL

DATA CD 6, 34

DIGITAL OUT Digital output DIGITAL VIDEO

ENHANCER DIMMER Display

Control Bar display

Front panel display

Setup Display

DOLBY DIGITAL

44, 63, 68

DOWNMIX

24, 44, 64, 68

DTS

6, 28, 68

DVD DVD VIDEO

Fast forward 30

Fast reverse Front panel display

Handlin g discs 7

Hooking up

INDEX 41

Index

LANGUAGE SETUP 59

Locating

a specific point by watching

the TV screen

MENU 59

DVD’s menu top menu

MODE CHANGE

6, 34

MP3

24, 44, 63, 68

MPEG MULTI-DISC RESUME

Multi-mode Playback Dial

NUMBER INPUT 41

On-screen display

Control Bar display Setup Display

OSD

PARENTAL CONTROL 52

PAUSE MODE PBC Playback Playback Dial PRO LOGIC PROGRAM Programme Play

23, 24,

23, 63, 68

32,

QUICK 59

Quick Setup

25, 59

Remote 15, 56

REPEAT Repeat Play REPLAY RESET Resume Play

S VIDEO output 18

SCENE

9, 68

Scene SCREEN SAVER SCREEN SETUP Searching

SETUP Setup Display SHUFFLE Shuffle Play Slow-moti on Play Speakers

Hooking up SUBTITLE SURROUND

48, 59

21, 22, 45

TIME/TEXT 41, 42

TITLE

9, 68

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

9, 68

Usable discs 6

VIDEO CD 6, 28

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