Sony DVP-NS430, DVP-NS330, DVP-NS433, DVP-NS333 User Manual

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CD/DVD Player
Operating Instructions
3-080-598-12(1)
DVP-NS330 DVP-NS333 DVP-NS430 DVP-NS433
© 2003 Sony Corporation
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WARNING

Welcome!

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Precautions
Safety
• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Installing
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
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Precautions

On safety
• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.
• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma Display Panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.
• When you move the player, take out any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.
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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 the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hookups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hooking Up the Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Step 6: Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play/Multi-disc Resume). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the DVD’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Playing an MP3 Audio Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search,
Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Checking the Play Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . . . . . . . . . 54
Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 61
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . . 68
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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About this Manual

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are for 4 models: DVP-NS330, DVP-NS333, DVP-NS430, a nd DVP-NS433. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the player.
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.
• Displays on the screen are slightly different depending upon where the model is sold.
• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:
Icon Meaning
Functions available for DVD­VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in video mode or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs
Functions available for DVD­RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode
Functions available for VID EO CDs, Super VCDs, or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format
Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format
Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD­RWs containing MP3* audio tracks)
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO (page 69)
DVD-RW (page 69)
VIDEO CD
Music CD
“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are trademarks.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on
ALL
this player.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
X
DVP–XXXX
00V 00Hz
NO.
00W
Region code
0-000-000-00

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: – music CD format – video CD format
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– MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*
Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).
Also, the player cannot play the following discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it.
Notes
• Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. Also, images in DVD-RW discs with CPRM* protection may not be played if they contain a copy protection signal. “Copyright lock” appears on the screen. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played. * CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects the copyright of images.
• Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

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

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Notes about the Discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
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Index to Parts and Controls

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

Front panel

DVP-NS330/NS333
A [/1 (on/standby) button (26) B Disc tray (26) C Front panel display (9) D (remote sensor) (15) E A (open/close) button (26)
DVP-NS430/NS433
A [/1 (on/standby) button (26) B Disc tray (26) C Front panel display (9) D (remote sensor) (15) E A (open/close) button (26) F H (play) button (26)
F Playback Dial (39) G X (pause) button (27) H x (stop) button (27) I SURROUND button (49) J PICTURE MODE button (53)
G X (pause) button (27) H x (stop) button (27) I ./> (previous/next) buttons (39) J SURROUND button (49) K PICTURE MODE button (53)
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Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
Disc type
Lights up during Repeat Play (36)
Playing status
Lights up when you can change the angle (51)
Current audio signal (47)
Current title/chapter or playing time (44)
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (31)
Disc type
Playing status
Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (37)
Current scene or playing time (44)
When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
Playing status
Lights up during Repeat Play (36)
Current track (44)
Disc type
Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (32)
Playing time (44)
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Rear panel

DVP-NS330/NS333
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20)
(21) (22)
B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (19)
(20) (21)
DVP-NS430/NS433
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20)
(21) (22)
B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (20)
(21) (22)
C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (19)
(20) (21)
L
CENTER
LINE
(RGB)
-
TV
C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16) D LINE (RGB) - TV jack (16)
L
CENTER
LINE
(RGB)
-
TV
D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16) E LINE (RGB) - TV jack (16)
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Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (59) B
Z (open/close) button (26)
C Number buttons (29)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
D CLEAR button (34) E (subtitle) button (51) F (audio) button (47) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (27) H m/M (scan/slow) buttons
(39)
I X (pause) button (27) J H (play) button (26)
The H button has a tactile dot.*
K C/X/x/c buttons (29) L DISPLAY button (12) M TOP MENU button (29) N [/1 (on/standby) button (26) O 2 (volume) +/– buttons (59)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
(TV/video) button (59)
P t Q TIME/TEXT button (43) R PICTURE MODE button (53) S (angle) button (51) T SUR (surround) button (49) U PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
button (42)
V REPEAT button (36) W (instant search/step) button
(27, 39)
X (instant replay/step) button
(27, 39)
Y x (stop) button (27) Z ENTER button (23)
wj O RETURN button (31) wk MENU button (29, 32)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player.
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Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)

Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
Control Menu display 1
,
z Hint
You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting “OFF” under “ADVANCED” in the Control Menu (page 45).

Control Menu Display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, please refer to the pages in parentheses.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
m
Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only)
m
ADVANCED display (DVD only. See page 45.)
m
Control Menu display off
Control Menu items
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Selected item
Function name of selected Control Menu item
Operation message
* Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/ CDs, album number for DATA CDs.
** Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/
CDs, MP3 audio track number for DATA CDs.
OFF OFF
1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH
SUBTITLE Select: Cancel:
Currently playing chapter number
Currently playing title number*
Total number of titles*
Total number of chapters**
) )
ENTER RETURN
DVD VIDEO
**
Playback status (N Playback,
X Pause, x Stop, etc.)
Type of disc being played
Playing time
Current setting
Options
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List of control menu items
Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
TITLE (page 40)/SCENE (page 40)/TRACK (page 40)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
CHAPTER (page 40)/INDEX (page 40)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
ALBUM (page 32)
Selects the album to be played.
TRACK (page 40)
Selects the track to be played.
INDEX (page 40)
Selects the index to be played.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 30)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY LIST.
TIME/TEXT (page 40)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD’s track name.
AUDIO (page 47)
Changes the audio setting.
SUBTITLE (page 51)
Displays the subtitles. Changes the subtitle language.
ANGLE (page 51)
Changes the angle.
TVS (TV Virtual Surround) (page 49)
Selects the surround functions.
ADVANCED (page 45)
Displays the information (bit rate or layer) of the disc currently playing.
PARENTAL CONTROL (page 55)
Set to prohibit playback on this player.
SETUP (page 60)
QUICK Setup (page 23) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, and the audio output signal. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.
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PROGRAM (page 34)
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 35)
Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.
REPEAT (page 36)
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/ track/album repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 37)
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
BNR (page 52)
Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen.
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 53)
Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best suits the programme you are watching.
DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 54)
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.
PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 42)
Divides the screen into 9 subscreens to help you find the scene you want quickly.
z Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
t
except “OFF.” (“TVS,” “PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “BNR,” “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” only). The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed. The “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” indicator lights up in green when any setting other than “STANDARD” is selected.
when you select any item
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Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a SCART (EURO AV) or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.
Hookups
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
to SCART (EURO AV) Input
A
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
(yellow)
TV
Audio/video cord (supplied)
SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)
(yellow)
B
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
VIDEO
to t LINE (RGB) - TV
LINE
(RGB)
-
TV
CD/DVD Player
l : Signal flow

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)
Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R)
Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 19). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

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

Connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. Also, when you set “LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB” under “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 62), use a SCART (EURO AV) cord that conforms to each signal.
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When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 62.
Notes
• Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV only has one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack.
VCR
Hookups
CD/DVD player
Connect directly
• When you connect the player to your TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jack, the TV’s input source is set to the player automatically when you start playback. In this case, press t TV/video on the remote to return the input to the TV.
TV
When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear on the PAL colour system televisions. In this case, open the tray and remove the disc.
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the following connections, through .
Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example)
TV
• Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 49), TVS WIDE (page 49)
A D
A
(page 19)
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 49)
or
MD deck/DAT deck
• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 49).
AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 69)
AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks having a Dolby Digital, DTS**, or MPEG audio decoder and 6 speakers
• Surround effects: – Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 69) – DTS (5.1ch) (page 69) – MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 69)
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
and two speakers
*
B
C
D
(page 20)
(page 21)
(page 22)
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A

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in B of “Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 16), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV.
CD/DVD player
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
OPTICAL
L
CENTER
LINE
(RGB)
-
TV
A
LINE OUT
(yellow)*
(yellow)*
TV
Hookups
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
to LINE OUT L/R
(white)
(red)
Audio/video cord (supplied)
(AUDIO)
l : Signal flow
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page
16).
z Hint
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo­mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.
(white)
(red)
to audio input
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B
Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to
an MD deck or DAT deck
If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
CD/DVD player
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
OPTICAL
L
CENTER
LINE
(RGB)
-
TV
B-1
B-2
B-2
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL*)
Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting (DVP-NS430/ NS433 only)
to coaxial or optical digital input
[Speakers]
Front (L)
Front (R)
l: Signal flow
* DVP-NS430/NS433 only
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
or
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
Stereo audio cord (not supplied)
or
(white)
MD deck/DAT deck
(white)
(red)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
(red)
to audio input
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
B-1
VIDEO
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C
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi­channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use .
CD/DVD player
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
R-AUDIO-L
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
C-2
L
CENTER
VIDEO
C-1
LINE
(RGB)
-
TV
Hookups
C-2
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL*)
Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting (DVP-NS430/NS433 only)
to coaxial or optical digital input
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
l: Signal flow
* DVP-NS430/NS433 only
Rear (R)
Subwoofer
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
or
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder
Stereo audio cord (not supplied)
or
Centre
(white)
(red)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
(red)(white)
to audio input
Rear (mono)
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
[Speakers]
Front (L)
C-1
VIDEO
Front (R)
Note
When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer.
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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having
D
a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder and 6 speakers
This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver).
CD/DVD player
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
OPTICAL
L
CENTER
LINE
(RGB)
-
TV
D
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]
Rear (L)
Subwoofer
Rear (R)
l: Signal flow
* DVP-NS430/NS433 only
Note
After you have complete d the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 23). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page
65). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.
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or
Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting (DVP-NS430/NS433 only)
to optical digital input
AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder
[Speakers]
Front (L)
Centre
Front (R)
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Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

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

Step 6: Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..
Hookups
ENTER
1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1. 3 Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, select “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 61).
4 Press ENTER without inserting a
disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. The available languages differ depending upon the player model.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
DANSK
SVENSKA
5 Press X/x to select a language.
The player uses the language selected here to display the menu and subtitles as well.
6 Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE:
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 wide-screen mode
• 16:9 (page 62)
If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 62)
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8 Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack appears.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE:
JACKET PICTURE
16:9
ON
VIDEO VIDEO
S VIDEO
RGB
9 Press X/x to select the type of
signal you want to output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack.
Video signals
• VIDEO (page 62)
S Video signals
• S VIDEO (page 62)
RGB signals
• RGB (page 62)
B-1 C-1
• Select “LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO).” Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete.
B-2 C-2 D
• Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears.
12Press X/x to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).
Choose the signal that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 20 to 22 ( through ).
B D
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:
DOLBY SURROUND
OFF
STANDARD
ON
D-PCM
D-PCM
DOLBY DIGITAL
10Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your amplifier (receiver) appears.
Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using.
YES
LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT
NO
11Press X/x to select the type of
jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER.
Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 19 to 22 ( through ).
A D
A
• If you connect just a TV and nothing else, select “NO.” Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete.
B-2 C-2
• D-PCM (page 65)
D
• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 65)
13Press ENTER.
“DTS” is selected.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:
DOLBY SURROUND
OFF
STANDARD
ON
D-PCM
PCM
OFF
OFF
ON
14Press X/x to select whether or
not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver).
Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 20 to 22 ( through ).
B D
B-2 C-2
• OFF (page 65)
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D
• ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder) (page 65)
15Press 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 65).

Enjoying the surround sound effects

To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), set the following items as described below for the audio connection you selected on pages 20 to 22 ( through ). Each of these is the
B D
default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player. Refer to page 60 for using the Setup Display.
Audio Connection (pages 19 to 22)
A
• No additional settings are needed.
C-1
B-1
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 64)
• If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 64)
Hookups
B-2 C-2 D
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 64)
• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 64)
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Playing Discs

Playing Discs

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.
H/Playback Dial (DVP-NS330/
[/1
NS333 only)
A
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 DVD VIDEOs, see page 29. For VIDEO CDs, see page 31.
To turn off the player
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode. You can have the player turn off
automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes. To turn on this function, set “AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON” (page 63).
1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press [/1.
The player turns on.
3 Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
When using an amplifier (receiver)
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the player.
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Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD
• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the player are connected to an amplification system. 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 47).
• 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 Display (page 65),
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and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO
• DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.
• When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 65).
• If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 65). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Additional operations

(instant replay)
(instant search)
To Operation
Replay the previous scene**
Briefly fast forward the current scene***
* For more details about the Playback Dial, see
page 39. (DVP-NS330/
** For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
only
***For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
or DVD+RWs only
z Hints
• The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialog that you missed.
• The Instant Search function is useful when you want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to watch.
Press (instant replay) during playback
Press (instant search) durin g playback
NS333 only)
Note
You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Search function with some scenes.

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from opening it.
Playing Discs
To Operation
Stop Press x Pause Press X Resume play after
pause Go to the next chapte r,
track, or scene in continuous play mode
Go back to the previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode
Stop play and remove the disc
Press X or H
Press > or briefly turn the Playback Dial* on the player clockwise (DVP­NS330/NS333 only)
Press .or briefly turn the Playback Dial* on the player counterclockwise (DVP-NS330/NS333 only).
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.
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To unlock the disc tray
When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.
Note
Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu (page 61), the disc tray remains locked.
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume
Play/Multi-disc Resume)
The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc.

Resuming playback for the current disc (Resume Play)

The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
1 While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
“RESUME” appears on the front panel display.
2 Press H.
The player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
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z Hint
To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H.
Notes
• The resume playback point for the current disc is cleared when:
– you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display. – you open the disc tray (DVP-NS330 only). – you disconnect the mains lead.
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• When playing a CD, the point where you stopped
1
is cleared when the disc tray is opened or the mains lead is disconnected.
• When playing a DATA CD, the point where you stopped is cleared when the player enters standby mode, the disc tray is opened, or the mains lead is disconnected.
• This function may not work with some discs.
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Programme Play.

Storing the point where you stopped the disc (Multi-disc Resume) (DVP-NS333/NS430/ NS433 only)

The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. When you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.
z Hints
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H.
• To turn off the Multi-disc Resume function, set “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “OFF” (page 63). Playback restarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the player.
• For DVD-RWs in VR mode, CDs, and DATA CDs, the player remembers the resume playback point for the current disc unless the disc tray is opened, the mains lead is disconnected, or only for DATA CDs, the player enters standby mode.
Notes
• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 63).
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:
– you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display.
• This function may not work with some discs.
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Programme Play.
• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON” and you playback a recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may playback other recorded discs from the same resume point. To play from the beginning, press x twice and then press H.
U
sing the DVD’s Menu
A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the MENU button.
Number buttons
ENTER
TOP MENU
MENU
1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
2 Press C/X/x/c or the number
buttons to select the item you want to play or change.
If you press the number buttons, the following display appears. Press the number buttons to select the item you want.
Playing Discs
3 Press ENTER.
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Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD­RW Disc
3 Press X/x to select the setting.
• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing.
• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded.
Some DVD-RW discs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY LIST). You can select the type of titles to be played.
ENTER
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
4 Press ENTER.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
2 Press X/x to select
(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER.
The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4 PLAY LIST PLAY LIST ORIGINAL
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DVD-RW
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Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback)

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.
Number buttons
ENTER
RETURN
1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
The menu for your selection appears.
z Hint
To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H.
Notes
• D epending 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 functions of Super VCDs do not work with this player. Super VCDs are played in continuous play mode only.
Playing Discs
2 Select the item number you want
by pressing X/x or the number buttons.
3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in the
menu for interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
To return to the menu
Press O RETURN.
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Playing an MP3 Audio Track

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) format.
(
3 0
)
1
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 contained in the album appears.
ENTER
RETURN
MENU
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
• Thi s player can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the following sampling frequencies: 32kHz,
44.1kHz, 48kHz.
• The playback order may be different from the edited order. See “The playback order of MP3 audio tracks” on the next page for details.
J A Z Z 1 ( 9 0
01SHE IS SPECIAL 02ALL YOU NEED IS ... 03SPICY LIFE 04HAPPY HOUR 05RIVER SIDE 06
5
07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME
)
3 Select a track using X/x and press
ENTER.
The selected track starts playing. When a track or album is being played, its title is shaded.
To go to the next or previous page
Press c or C.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press MENU.
Notes
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as an “*”.
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

Selecting an album and track

1 Press MENU.
The list of MP3 albums recorded on the DATA CD appears.
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About MP3 audio tracks

You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-R OMs or CD-Rs/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.
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See the instructions of the CD-R/CD-RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.
To play a Multi Session CD
This player can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is located in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio track, recorded in later 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 player cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.
• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
The playback order of MP3 audio tracks
The playback order of albums 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
When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially,
1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks
from contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so
4 is played
before 5.) When you press MENU and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 32), 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 (such as album E) do not appear in the list.
z Hints
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks will b e played in that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums of no more than two trees.
Notes
• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the illustration above.
• The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 999 albums and tracks in the DATA CD.
• The player can recognize up to 499 albums (the player will count just albums, including albums that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player will not play any albums beyond the first 499 albums. Of the first 499 albums, the player will play no more than a combined total of 999 albums and tracks.
Playing Discs
album
track
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Various Play Mode
R
Functions (Programme Play,
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5 OFF OFF SET ON
) )
DVD VIDEO
You can set the following play modes:
• Programme Play (page 34)
• Shuffle Play (page 35)
• Repeat Play (page 36)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 37)
Note
The play mode is cancelled when: – you open the disc tray. – the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.

Creating your own programme (Programme Play)

You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create your own programme. You can programme up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.
Number buttons
CLEAR
3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then
press ENTER.
“TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or CD.
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
– – – – – – – – – – – –
T
– –
01 02 03 04 05
Titles or tracks recorded on a disc
4 Press c.
The cursor moves to the title or track row “T” (in this case, “01”).
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
– –
1. TITLE – –
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE
Chapters recorded on a disc
– –
C
T
ALL
01
01
02
02 03
03
04
04
05
05
06
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY twice (when playing a
CD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.
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ENTE
5 Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to programme.
When playing a DVD VIDEO
For example, select chapter “03” of title “02.” Press X/x or the number buttons to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER.
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
– – – – – – – – – – – – – –
– –
01 02 03 04 05
C
T
ALL
01 02 03 04 05 06
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Next, press X/x or the number buttons to
R
select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER.
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE 0 2
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
– – – – – – – – – – – – –
Selected title and chapter
0 3
– –
T
01 02 03 04 05
When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.” Press X/x or the number buttons to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER.
Selected track
– – – – – – – – – – – –
0:15:30
T
– – 01 02 03
04 05
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK 0 2
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
Total time of the programmed tracks
6 To programme other titles, chapters,
or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.
The programmed titles, chapters, and tracks are displayed in the selected order.
7 Press H to start Programme Play.
Programme Play begins. When the programme ends, you can restart the same programme again by pressing H.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To play the same programme again, select “ON” in step 3 and press ENTER.
To change or cancel a programme
1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Creating
your own programme (Programme Play).”
2 Select the programme number of the title,
chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using X/x or the number buttons, and press c.
3 Follow step 5 for new programming. To
cancel a programme, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.
To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order
1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Creating
your own programme (Programme Play).”
2 Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.” 3 Press ENTER.
z Hint
You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During Programme Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play” (page 36) or “Shuffle Play” (page 35).
Notes
• When playing Super VCDs, the total time of the programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs with PBC playback.

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)

You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order.
Playing Discs
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.
CLEAR
DISPLAY
ENTE
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1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback
T
DISC
(when playing a CD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4 T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF OFF TITLE CHAPTER
DVD VIDEO

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)

You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Programme Play modes.
3 Press X/x to select the item to be
shuffled.
When playing a DVD VIDEO
TITLE
CHAPTER
When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
TRACK
When Programme Play is activated
ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Programme Play.
4 Press ENTER.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu 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 chapters in a disc can be played in random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
Note
You cannot use this function with VI DEO CDs with PBC playback.
CLEAR
REPEA
1 Press REPEAT during playback.
The following display appears.
2 Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the
item to be repeated.
When playing a DVD VIDEO
DISC: repeats all of the titles.
TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
When playing a DVD-RW
DISC: repeats all the titles of the
selected type.
TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
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When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
R
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 or Shuffle Play
is activated
ON: repeats Programme Play or Shuffle Play.
2 Press X/x to select (A-B
REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4 T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF SET OFF
DVD VIDEO
Playing Discs
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.
z Hints
• You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H. Repeat Play starts.
• You can also select “REPEAT” from the Control Menu (page 12).
Note
You cannot use this function with VIDEO C Ds with PBC playback.
Repeating a specific portion (A­B Repeat Play)
You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.)
CLEAR
ENTE
3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then
press ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting display appears.
A-B REPEAT
Set point A with
ENTER
.
4 During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
A-B REPEAT
Set point B with .
ENTER
CHAPTER
TIME
A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55
5 When you reach the ending point
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 4 : 3 0
DVD VIDEO
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback
(when playing a CD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
ON
CHAPTER
TIME A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55 B: 18 – 1 : 34 : 30
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To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
Notes
• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play are cancelled.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work for titles containing still pictures on a DVD-RW in VR mode.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple titles on a DVD-RW in VR mode.
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Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Search, Freeze Frame)
You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.
Press m or M while playing a disc. When you find the point you want, press H to return to normal speed. Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed changes. With each press the indication changes as shown below. Actual speeds may differ with some discs.
Playback direction
×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M
3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/ VIDEO CD only) ×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)
Opposite direction
×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m
3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only) ×2b (DVD VIDEO only)
Searching for a Scene
(step)
(step)
Playback Dial (DVP-NS330/NS333 only)
./> (DVP-NS430/NS433 only)
Note
Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.
Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan)
The “×2B”/“×2b” playback speed is about twice the normal speed. The “3M”/“3m” playback speed is faster than “2M”/“2m” and the “ 2M”/“2m” playback speed is faster than “1M”/ “1m.”
Watching frame by frame (Slow­motion Play)
Press m or M when the player is in pause mode. To return to the normal speed, press H. Each time you press m or M during Slow-motion play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press the indication changes as follows:
Playback direction
2 y 1
Opposite direction (DVD only)
2 y 1
The “2 ”/“2 ” playback speed is slower than “1 ”/“1 .”
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Using the Playback Dial on the
R
player (DVP-NS330/NS333 only)
You can search for a particular point on a disc in various ways using the Playback Dial.

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

To go to the next chapter/track/scene
During playback, briefly turn the Playback Dial clockwise to skip to the next chapter/ track/scene, or counterclockwise to skip to the previous ones.
To locate a point quickly (Search)
During playback, turn and hold the Playback Dial clockwise 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.
To locate a point quickly using the previous/next button (Search) (DVP-NS430/NS433 only)
You can search for a particular point on a disc using . / > on the player. During playback, press and hold > on the player to locate a point in the playback direction, or press and hold . to locate a point in the opposite direction. When you find the point you want, release the button to return to normal playback speed.
Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)
When the player is in the pause mode, press
(step) to go to the next frame. Press
(step) to go to the preceding frame (DVD only). If you hold the button down, you can view the frames in succession. To return to normal playback, press H.
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code.
Number buttons
CLEAR
ENTE
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select the search
method.
When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
TITLE CHAPTER TIME/TEXT
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting point by inputting the time code.
When playing a VIDEO CD without PBC playback
TRACK INDEX
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When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback
SCENE INDEX
When playing a CD
TRACK INDEX
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
ALBUM TRACK
Example: when you select CHAPTER “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes or scenes.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4 T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Selected row
DVD VIDEO
3 Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”
)
1 2 ( 2 7
T
( 3 4
)
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
To search for a scene using the time code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
1 In step 2, select TIME/TEXT.
“T **:**:**” (playing time of the current title) is selected.
2 Press ENTER.
“T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.”
3 Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press ENTER. For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
z Hints
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD­RW) or track (CD) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER.
• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by selecting one of the scenes. For details, see “Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)” on the next page.
Notes
• T he title, chapter, or track number displayed is the same number recorded on the disc.
• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD­RW in VR mode.
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code.
Searching for a Scene
4 Press X/x or the number buttons
to select the title, chapter, track, index, or scene number you want to search.
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number.
5 Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the selected number.
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Searching by Scene
(PICTURE NAVIGATION)
You can divide the screen into 9 subs creens and find the desired scene quickly.
PICTURE NAVI
ENTER
RETURN
1 Press PICTURE NAVI during
playback.
The following display appears.
CHAPTER VIEWER
ENTER
z Hint
You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION” from the Control Menu (page 12).
Notes
• The “PICTURE NAVIGATION” is not available when playing Super VCDs.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select all functions.
• The sound is muted when using this function.
Scanning the title, chapter, or track (TITLE VIEWER, CHAPTER VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and display the first scene of titles, chapters, or tracks.
You can also play back from the selected title, chapter, or track. After performing step 3 of “Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)” above, select the scene using C/X/x/c and press ENTER.
z Hint
If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right. To display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks, select the bottom right scene (the position 9) and press x. To return to the previous scene, select the top left scene (the position 1) and press X.
2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select the item.
Refer to the explanations given for each item in the following sections.
• CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO only)
• TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO only)
• TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD only)
3 Press ENTER.
To return to normal play
Press O RETURN.
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4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
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Viewing Information About the
T
T 1:01:57
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
Disc

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
TIME/TEX
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD­RW
•T
•T–
•C *:*:
•C–
When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD
•T
•T–
•D
•D–
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
When playing a Super VCD
•T
(hours: minutes: seconds)
*:*:*
Playing time of the current title
*:*:*
Remaining time of the current title
*
Playing time of the current chapter
*:*:*
Remaining time of the current chapter
(minutes: seconds)
*:*
Playing time of the current scene
(minutes: seconds)
*:*
Playing time of the current track
*:*
Remaining time of the current track
*:*
Playing time of the current disc
*:*
Remaining time of the current disc
(minutes: seconds)
*:*
Playing time of the current track
(minutes: seconds)
*:*
Playing time of the current track

Viewing Information About the Disc

1 Press TIME/TEXT during playback.
The following display appears.
Time information
2 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to
change the time information.
The display and the kinds of time that you can change depend on the disc you are playing.
To check the DVD/CD text or track and album names (MP3 audio)
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD VIDEO/ CD/DATA CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.
For DATA CDs, the track and album names of the MP3 audio track appears (page 46).
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Checking the information on the front panel display

You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on your TV screen.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW
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 current title
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time of the current chapter
Remaining time of the current chapter
Text
Current title and chapter number
(returns to top automatically)
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
Playing time and number of the current track
Playing time of the disc
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 the front panel display.
• You can also check the time information and text using the Control Menu (page 12).
Notes
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the DVD/CD text or track name may not be displayed.
• The player can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.
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Checking the Play
T
Information
You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
Display of each item
By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,” whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
BIT RATE
TIME/TEX
ENTER
DISPLAY

Checking the play information of a DVD (ADVANCED)

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press X/x to select
(ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
The options for “ADVANCED” appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4 T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
BIT RATE OFF BIT RATE LAYER
DVD VIDEO
BIT RATE
05
384
kbps
Mbps
10
3 Press X/x to select items.
For each item, please refer to “Displays of each item.”
• BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.
• LAYER: displays the layer and the pick-up point.
4 Press ENTER.
BIT RATE
05
384
10
kbps
Mbps
Audio
Video
When playing MPEG audio sound tracks
BIT RATE
0
05
1000
10
kbps
Mbps
Audio
Video
Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio data per second in a disc. While playing a disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback picture is displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per second). The higher the bit rate, the larger the amount of data. However, this does not always mean that you can get higher quality pictures or sounds.
LAYER
Appears when the DVD has dual layers
Indicates the approximate point where the disc is playing. If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or “Layer 1”). For details on the layers, see page 69 (DVD VIDEO).
Viewing Information About the Disc
To turn off the ADVANCED window
Select “OFF” in step 3.
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Checking the play information of
T 17:30 128k
JAZZ RIVER SIDE
a DATA CD
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio).
Bit rate
Album name
Track name
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Sound Adjustments

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Changing the Sound

When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.
DISPLAY
1 Press (audio) during playback.
The following display appears.
When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List” on page 72 to see which language the code represents. When the same langu age is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.
When playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined. Example:
•1: MAIN
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
•STEREO
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel (monaural)
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel (monaural)
When playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
•1:STEREO audio track 1
• 1:1/L: The sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 1:2/R: The sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 2:STEREO: The stereo sound of the audio track 2
• 2:1/L: The sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural)
• 2:2/R: The sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural)
z Hint
You can also select “AUDIO” from the Control Menu (page 12).
(main sound)
: The standard stereo sound
: The stereo sound of the
Sound Adjustments
2 Press (audio) repeatedly to
select the desired audio signal.
Note
While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”
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Displaying the audio information of the disc

Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using X/x. The channels being played are displayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD VIDEO. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the number of the recorded channels may differ.
Current audio format*
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4 T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
1: ENGLISH
Currently playing programme format**
*“PCM,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” or “DOLBY
DIGITAL” is displayed. In the case of “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the channels in the playing track are displayed by numbers as follows:
DVD VIDEO
PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
LRC
LFE
LS RS
z Hint
For Dolby Digital and DTS, “LFE” is always enclosed in a solid line regardless of the LFE signal component being output.
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
65).
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:
Rear component 2
DOLBY DIGITAL
Front component 2+ Centre component 1
3 / 2 . 1
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) component 1
**The letters in the programme format
display indicate the following sound components:
L: Front (left) R: Front (right) C: Centre LS: Rear (left) RS: Rear (right) S: Rear (monaural): The rear
component of the Dolby Surround processed signal and the Dolby Digital signal
LFE: Low Frequency Effect signal
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TV Virtual Surround
R
TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
Settings (TVS)
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. If the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL*) jack, the surround effect will only be heard when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 65).
* For DVP-NS430/NS433 only.
SU
To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in step 2.
TVS DYNAMIC
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
TV
Sound Adjustments
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 effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
TV
1 Press SUR during playback.
The following display appears.
2 Press SUR repeatedly to select
one of the TVS sounds.
Refer to the following explanations given for each item.
• TVS DYNAMIC
•TVS WIDE
TVS NIGHT
Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but the quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialog and enjoy the surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at low volume.
TVS STANDARD
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers.
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L R
L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
z Hints
• You can select “TVS” by pressing the SURROUND button on the player.
• You can also select “TVS” from the Control Menu (page 12).
Notes
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear.
• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).
• Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.
• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.
• When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) 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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Enjoying Movies

2
1:ENGLISH

Changing the Angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle.
1 Press (angle) during playback.
The number of the angle appears on the display.
2 Press (angle) repeatedly to
select the angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
z Hint
You can also select “ANGLE” from the Control Menu (page 12).

Displaying the Subtitles

If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD.
1 Press (subtitle) during
playback.
The following display appears.
2 Press (subtitle) repeatedly to
select the setting.
When playing a DVD VIDEO
Select the language. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List” on page 72 to see which language the code represents.
When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
Enjoying Movies
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in step 2.
z Hint
You can also select “SUBTITLE” from the Control Menu (page 12).
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off.
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Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR)

The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen.
ENTER
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
4 Press ENTER.
The disc plays with the setting you selected.
To cancel the “BNR” setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
Notes
• If t he outlines of the images on your screen should become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, there may be no “BNR” effect, or it may be hard to discern.
2 Press X/x to select (BNR),
then press ENTER.
The options for “BNR” appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5 OFF 1 2 3 OFF
)
DVD VIDEO
3 Press X/x to select a level.
• 1: reduces the “block noise.”
• 2: reduces the “block noise” more than
1.
• 3: reduces the “block noise” more than
2.
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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.
PICTURE MODE
• CINEMA 2: White colours become brighter and black colours become richer, and the colour contrast is increased.
z Hints
• When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or “CINEMA 2” is recommended.
• The picture can be adjusted by pressing the PICTURE MODE button on the player as well.
• You can also select “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” from the Control Menu (page 12).
Enjoying Movies
1 Press PICTURE MODE during
playback.
The following display appears.
2 Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly
to select the setting you want.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level.
displays a standard
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Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER)
3 Press X/x to select a level.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
• 3: enhances the outline more than 2.
• SOFT: softens the image (DVD only).
The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing the outlines of images on your TV screen. Also, this function can soften the images on the screen.
ENTER
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER), then press ENTER.
The options for “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4 T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF 1 2 3 SOFT OFF
DVD VIDEO
4 Press ENTER.
The disc plays with the setting you selected.
To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
Note
Depending on the disc or the scene being played, noise found in the disc may become more apparent. If this happens, it is recommended that you use the BNR function (page 52) with the DVE function. If the condition still does not improve, reduce the Digital Video Enhancer level, or select “SOFT” (DVD only) in step 3 above.
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Using Various Additional Functions

Locking Discs (CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control.

Custom Parental Control

You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 40 discs. When you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is cancelled.
Number buttons
3 Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4 T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ON PLAYER PASSWORD OFF
DVD VIDEO
4 Press X/x to select “ON t,” then
press ENTER.
If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
ENTER
press
.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears.
When you have already registered a password
The display for entering the password appears.
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ENTER
DISPLAY
1 Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop playback.
2 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
ENTER
.
5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu.
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To turn off the Custom Parental Control function
1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Custom
Parental Control.”
2 Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press
ENTER.
3 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
Number buttons
To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set
1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password
ENTER
and press
.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER. The player is ready for playback.
z Hint
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number “199703” using the number buttons when the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asks you for your password, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
Note
Once you set Custom Parental Control with a recorded disc such as a DVD-RW, the display for entering the password may appear again when you insert a different recorded disc. Input the password to play the disc.

Parental Control (limited playback)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows you to set a playback limitation level.
ENTER
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4 T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ON PLAYER PASSWORD OFF
DVD VIDEO
3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,”
then press ENTER.
If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
ENTER
press
.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears.
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When you have already registered a password
The display for entering the password appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
ENTER
.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:
OFF
8:
NC17
7:
R
6: 5:
8 Select the level you want using X/x,
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:
USA
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 “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 58 using the number buttons.
7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then
press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: STANDARD: USA
4: PG13
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
To turn off the Parental Control function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.
To play a disc for which Parental Control is set
1 Insert the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback.
z Hint
If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited playback).” When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4 -digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the player and press H. When the display for entering your password appears, enter your new password.
Notes
• When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is cancelled, the level returns to the previous level.
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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
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 2184

Changing the password

1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.
3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD
t,” then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password appears.
4 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
6 To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
If you make a mistake entering your password
Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.
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Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote

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

Controlling other TVs with the remote

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code.
1 While holding down TV [/1, press the
number buttons to select your TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table below).
2 Release TV [/1.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.
You can control your TV using the buttons below.
By pressing You can
TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off 2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of the TV
t (TV/video) Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input sources.
Note
Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be able to control your TV using some of the buttons.
Manufacturer Code number
Sony (default) 01 Aiwa (default) 01 Grundig 11 Hitachi 24 JVC 33 LG 06 Loewe 06 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 08 Samsung 06 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Thomson 43 Toshiba 38
Notes
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.
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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from page 61 to page 65.
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work.
ENTER
3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”
then press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
4 Press X/x to select the setup item
from the displayed list: “LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,” or “AUDIO SETUP.” Then press ENTER.
The Setup item is selected. Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
Selected item
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: VIDEO
JACKET PICTURE
16:9
ON
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY when the player is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear.
)
60
( 47
: :
QUICK CUSTOM
RESET
QUICK
DVD VIDEO
Setup items
5 Select an item using X/x, then
press ENTER.
The options for the selected item appear. Example: “TV TYPE”
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
16:9 16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
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: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: VIDEO
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.
4:3 PAN SCAN
JACKET PICTURE
ON
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 60).
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 explanation to make basic adjustment (page 23).
To reset all the “SETUP” settings
1 Select “RESET” in step 3 and press
ENTER.
2 Select “YES” using X/x.
You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting “NO” here.
3 Press ENTER.
All the settings explained on pages 61 to page 65 return to the default settings. Do not press [/1 while resetting the player, which takes a few seconds to complete.
OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
MENU (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the disc’s menu.
AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.
SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD VIDEO. When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.
z Hint
If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” on page 72 using the number buttons.
Note
When you select a language in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.
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Settings for the Display
(SCREEN SETUP)
Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 60). The default settings are underlined.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE:
JACKET PICTURE
TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
16:9 Select this when you connect a
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.
Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.
16:9
ON
VIDEO
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.
SCREEN SAVER
The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio) for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press
H
to turn off the screen saver.
ON Turns on the screen saver. OFF Turns off the screen 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
BLUE The background colour is blue. BLACK The background colour is black.
The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD­EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the “GRAPHICS” picture appears.
A preset picture stored in the player appears.
LINE
Selects the method of outputting video signals from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack on the rear panel of the player.
VIDEO S VIDEO RGB
Outputs video signals. Outputs S video signals. Outputs RGB signals.
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4:3 PAN SCAN
Notes
• If your TV does not confirm to the S VIDEO or the RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “S VIDEO” or “RGB.” Refer to the instruction supplied with your TV.
• If your TV has only one SCART (EURO AV) jack, do not select “S VIDEO.”
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Custom Settings (CUSTOM
SETUP)
Use this to set up playback related and other settings.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 60). The default settings are underlined.
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME:
AUTO POWER OFF
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off.
ON The player enters standby mode
OFF Switches this function off.
when left in stop mode for more than 30 minutes.
AUTO PLAY
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This function is useful when the player is connected to a timer (not supplied).
OFF ON Automatically starts playback
Switches this function off.
when the player is turned on.
DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
BRIGHT DARK Makes the lighting dark.
Makes the lighting bright.
ON
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
OFF
ON
PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
AUTO The picture, including subjects
FRAME The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position.
that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.
TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded.
OFF AUTO Priority given.
No priority given.
Notes
• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 61).
• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 65), the DTS sound track is n ot played even if you set “TRACK SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and MPEG audio sound tracks in this order.
MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only) (DVP-NS333/NS430/ NS433 only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback can be stored in memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD discs (page 28).
ON
OFF Does not store the resume
Stores the resume setting in memory for up to six discs. (The settings remain in memory even if you select OFF.)
setting in memory. Playback restarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the player.
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Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 60). The default settings are underlined.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:
DOLBY SURROUND
AUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks – LINE (RGB) - TV jack
OFF Normally, select this position. ON Select this when the playback sound
from the speakers is distorted.
OFF
STANDARD
ON
D-PCM
PCM
OFF
DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Displaying the audio information of the disc” (page 48). This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks – LINE (RGB) - TV jack – DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 65).
DOLBY SUR­ROUND
Normally, select this position. Multi-channel audio signals are output to two channels for enjoying surround sounds.
NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo.
DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
Normally select this position. When
ON
you select “ON,” see “Setting the digital output signal” for further settings.
OFF The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analog circuit is minimal.
AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks – LINE (RGB) - TV jack – DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 65).
STANDARD
Normally select this position.
TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume down.
WIDE RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.
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Setting the digital output signal

Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 18. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” and “DTS” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS:
DOLBY SURROUND
OFF
STANDARD
ON
D-PCM
PCM
OFF
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If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, damaging your ears or speakers.
DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
D-PCM Select this when the player is
DOLBY DIGITAL
connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital deco der. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX” item in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 64).
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
PCM
MPEG Select this when the player is
Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder.
DTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
OFF Select this when the player is
connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.
ON Select this when the player is
connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.
Note
When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) 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 mode.
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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Power

The power is not turned on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected
securely.

Picture

There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 16)
and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
, In the Setup Display, set “LINE” in
“SCREEN SETUP” to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 62).
, The disc is dirty or flawed. , If the picture output from your player goes
through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your player directly to your TV, please try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input (page 16).
, You are playing a disc recorded in a colour
system that is different from your TV.
Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,” the picture does not fill the screen.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
The picture is black and white.
, In the Setup Display, set “LINE” in
“SCREEN SETUP” to the appropriate item that conforms to your TV (page 62).
, If you are using a SCART (EURO AV)
cord, be sure to use one that is fully wired (21-pins).

Sound

There is no sound.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 20, 21, 22).
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not
correctly set.
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode.
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 64).
, While playing a Super VCD on which the
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”
Sound 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 26).
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“ON” (page 64).
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set “AUDIO DRC” to “TV MODE” (page 64).
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“OFF” (page 64).
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Operation

The remote does not function.
, The batteries in the remote are weak. , There are obstacles between the remote and
the player.
, The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the player.
The disc does not play.
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray.
, The disc is skewed.
The player cannot play certain discs (page 6).
, , The region code on the DVD does not match
the player.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
(page 3)
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that
The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 32).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3
, The MP3 audio track does not have the
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. , The player cannot play audio tracks in
“Copyright lock” appears and the screen turns blue when playing a DVD-RW disc.
, Images taken from digital broadcasts, etc.,
.
(page 6)
is not correctly finalized
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet.
extension “.MP3.”
though it has the extension “.MP3.”
MP3PRO format.
may contain copy protection signals, such as complete copy protection signals, single copy signals, and restriction-free signals. When images that contain copy protection signals are played, a blue screen may appear instead of the images. It may take a while when looking for playable images.
.
The disc does not start playing from the beginning.
, Pr ogramme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
or A-B Repeat Play has been selected (page
34).
, Resume play has taken effect (page 28).
The player starts playing the disc automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function. , “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is
set to “ON” (page 63).
Playback stops automatically.
, While playing discs with an auto 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 language for the sound track cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote (page
29).
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
language for the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote (page
29).
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on
the DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
subtitles.
Additional Information
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 “*”.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote (page
29).
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
,continued
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, 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.
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, unplug the player.
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the screen and on the front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.
(See the table on page 68.)
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display.
, Child Lock is set (page 27).
The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears on the front panel display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
“Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD.
, The MP3 audio track you want to play is
broken.
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.
C:13:50
First three characters of the service number
C 13 The disc is dirty.
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 malfunction, the player has performed the self-diagnosis function. ,Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5­character service number. Example: E 61 10
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Glossary

Chapter (page 9)
Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.
Dolby Digital (page 18, 65)
Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in “Dolby Digital” theatre surround sound systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data are recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 18)
Audio signal processing technology that Dolby Laboratories developed for surround sound. When the input signal contains a surround component, the Pro Logic process outputs the front, centre and rear signals. The rear channel is monaural.
DTS (page 18, 65)
Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.
DVD VIDEO (page 6)
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single­sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5
GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is
9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided
DVD is 17GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD.
DVD-RW (page 6)
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.
DVD+RW (page 6)
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.
Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page 12)
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 18, 65)
International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2­channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.
,continued
Additional Information
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Scene (page 9)
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.”
Title (page 9)
The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.
Track (page 9)
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).
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Specifications

System
Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/NTSC
Audio characteristics
Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM
96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB
(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only)
Harmonic distortion: 0.003 % Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/CD:
99 dB
Wow and flutter: Less than detected value
(±0.001% W PEAK)
The signals from LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks are measured. When you play PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling frequency, the output signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack are converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency.
Outputs
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load
impedance)
LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/
Over 10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
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
* DVP-NS430/NS433 only
*: Optical
General
Power requirements:
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 13 W Dimensions (approx.): DVP-NS330/NS333:
430 × 55.5 × 244 mm (width/height/ depth) incl. projecting parts
DVP-NS430/NS433:
430 × 55.5 × 237 mm (width/height/ depth) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.):
2.15 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.
Additional Information
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Language Code List

For details, see pages 47, 51, 61. The language spellings 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)Oromo 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 Tsonga 1540 Tatar 1543 Twi 1557 Ukrainian 1564 Urdu 1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese 1587 Volapük 1613 Wolof 1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba 1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu
1703 Not specified
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Index

Numerics

16:9 62 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN
5.1 Channel Surround
62
62
18
A
A-B REPEAT 37 ADVANCED ALBUM Album ANGLE AUDIO AUDIO ATT AUDIO DRC AUDIO SETUP AUTO PLAY AUTO POWER OFF
45
40
32
51
47, 61
64
64
64
63
63
B
BACKGROUND 62
15
Batteries BIT RATE BNR
45
52
C
CD 6, 26 CHAPTER Chapter CHAPTER VIEWER Child Lock Connecting Continuous play
Control Menu CUSTOM CUSTOM PARENTAL
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE
CUSTOM SETUP
40
9, 69
27
16
CD/VIDEO CD DVD
26
12
60
CONTROL
53
55
42
26
63
D
DATA CD 6, 32 DIGITAL OUT Digital output DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER DIMMER Display
Control Menu Display
Front panel display
Setup Display Displaying the audio
information of the disc
64
64
54
63
12
9
60
48
DOLBY DIGITAL
65, 69
DOWNMIX DTS DVD DVD+RW DVD’s menu DVD-RW
64
22, 47, 65, 69
6, 26, 69
6, 27, 69
29
6, 30, 69
F
Fast forward 39 Fast reverse Freeze Frame Front panel display
39
40
H
Handling discs 7 Hooking up
15
I
INDEX 40
69
Index Instant Replay Instant Search
27
L
LANGUAGE SETUP 61
45
LAYER
62
LINE Locating
a specific point by w atch ing
the TV screen
M
MENU 61
6, 32
MP3
22, 47, 65, 69
MPEG MULTI-DISC RESUME
63
O
On-screen display
Control Menu Display
Setup Display ORIGINAL ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST OSD
30
61
P
PARENTAL CONTROL 56 PAUSE MODE PBC Playback PICTURE MODE PICTURE NAVIGATION PLAY LIST Playback Dial
30
39
27
63
31
22, 47,
9
39
60
53
29,
12
30
42
PRO LOGIC PROGRAM Programme Play
21, 64, 69
34
34
Q
QUICK 61 Quick Setup
23, 61
R
Remote 15, 59 REPEAT Repeat Play RESET Resume Play
36
36
61
28
S
Scan 39
40
SCENE Scene
9, 70
SCREEN SAVER SCREEN SETUP Searching
60
SETUP Setup Display SHUFFLE Shuffle Play Slow-motion Play Speakers
Hooking up SUBTITLE SURROUND
62
62
39
60
35
35
39
18
51, 61
18, 49
T
TIME/TEXT 40, 43
40
TITLE
9, 70
Title TITLE VIEWER TOP MENU TRACK
9, 32, 70
Track TRACK SELECTION TRACK VIEWER Troubleshooting TV TYPE TVS (TV Virtual Surround)
49
42
29
40
63
42
66
62
U
Usable discs 6
V
VIDEO CD 6, 26
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