Sony DVP-NS530, DVP-NS730P User Manual

CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

3-080-594-13(1)

DVP-NS530 DVP-NS730P

WARNING

Welcome!

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

CAUTION

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

Precautions

Safety

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

Power requirements and power consumption

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

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

Installing

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

• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

For the model supplied with the AC plug adaptor

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

0-000-000-00

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

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 adequ ate 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.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Step 6: Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc

Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using the DVD’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing an MP3 Audio Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

A-B Repeat Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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

Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Checking the Play Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER). . . . . . . . . 55

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 63

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 70

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

About this Manual

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: DVP-NS530 and DVP-NS730P. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the player. DVP-NS530 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DVP-NS730P only.”

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

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

• Displays on the screen are slightly different depending upon where the model is sold.

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

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, 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 VIDEO 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 w hich c ompr esses audio data.

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO (page 71)

DVD-RW (page 71)

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 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.

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

0-000-000-00

ALL

Region code

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 –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.

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

• 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 instr uctions 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 s ome that do not

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.

Index to Parts and Controls

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

Front panel

DVP-NS530

A [/1 (on/standby) button (27) B Disc tray (27) C Front panel display (9) D (remote sensor) (15) E A (open/close) button (27)

DVP-NS730P

A [/1 (on/standby) button (27) B Disc tray (27) C Front panel display (9) D (remote sensor) (15) E A (open/close) button (27) F H (play) button (27) G X (pause) button (28) H x (stop) button (28)

F Playback Dial (40) G X (pause) button (28) H x (stop) button (28) I SURROUND button (50) J PICTURE MODE button (54)

I ./> (previous/next) buttons (40) J PROGRESSIVE button (18, 24) K SURROUND button (50) L PICTURE MODE button (54) M PROGRESSIVE indicator (17)

Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.

Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

Disc type

Lights up during Repeat Play (37)

Playing status

Current audio signal (48)

Lights up when you can change the angle (52)

Current title/chapter or playing time (45)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (32)

Disc type

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (38)

Current scene or playing ti me (45)

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

Playing status

Lights up during Repeat Play (37)

Current track (45)

Disc type

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (33)

Playing time (45)

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Rear panel

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

VIDEO

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21)

(22) (23)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21)

(22) (23)

C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (20)

(21) (22)

D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16) E S VIDEO OUT jack (16) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(16) The jack names differ depending on the models. DVP-NS530: Y, C

B, CR

DVP-NS730P: Y, PB/CB, PR/CR

Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (61) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (27) C Number buttons (30)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (35) E SUBTITLE button (52) F AUDIO button (48) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/

next) buttons (28)

H m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (40)

I X PAUSE button (28) J H PLAY button (27)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

K C/X/x/c buttons (30) L DISPLAY button (12) M TOP MENU button (30) N [/1 (on/standby) button (27) O VOL (volume) +/– buttons (61)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

P TV/VIDEO button (61) Q TIME/TEXT button (44) R PICTURE MODE button (54) S ANGLE button (52) T SUR (surround) button (50) U PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

button (43)

V REPEAT button (37) W INSTANT SEARCH/STEP

button (28, 40)

X INSTANT REPLAY/STEP

button (28, 40)

Y x STOP button (28) Z ENTER button (24)

wj O RETURN button (32) wk MENU button (30) (33)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

Guide to the Control Menu Display

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 46).

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.

Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only)

ADVANCED display (DVD only. See page 46.)

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 DA TA 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

PLAY DVD VIDEO

Playback status (N Playback,

X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

Type of disc being played

Playing time Current setting

Options

List of control menu items

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

TITLE (page 41)/SCENE (page 41)/TRACK (page 41)

Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.

CHAPTER (page 41)/INDEX (page 41)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

ALBUM (page 33)

Selects the album to be played.

TRACK (page 41)

Selects the track to be played.

INDEX (page 41)

Selects the index to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 31)

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

TIME/TEXT (page 41)

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 48)

Changes the audio setting.

SUBTITLE (page 52)

Displays the subtitles. Changes the subtitle language.

ANGLE (page 52)

Changes the angle.

TVS (TV Virtual Surround) (page 50)

Selects the surround functions.

ADVANCED (page 46)

Displays the information (bit rate or layer) of the disc currently playing.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 57)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 62)

QUICK Setup (page 24) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired langua ge 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 35)

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

SHUFFLE (page 36)

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

REPEAT (page 37)

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

A-B REPEAT (page 38)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

BNR (page 53)

Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen.

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 54)

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 55)

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

PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 43)

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

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

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 video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord (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)

• A plug adaptor is included with some models.

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 corr osion.

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 C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).

For DVP-NS730P only

In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connection C.

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

(yellow)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(green)

(blue)

(red)

TV, projector, or AV

amplifier (receiver)

(red)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

l : Signal flow

(yellow)

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

to S VIDEO OUT

(green)

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

VIDEO

CD/DVD player

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

(blue)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

A If you are connecting to a video input jack

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

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

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 20). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

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

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

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.

For DVP-NS730P only

If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, you must use this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel to accept progressive video signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue when the player outputs progressive signals. See “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” on the next page for more information.

B, CR or Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)

Hookups

Green Blue

Red

Green Blue

Red

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 64.

To change the colour system

The colour system of the player is set to NTSC or PAL. If the on-screen display of the player does not appear on the TV, change the colour system of the player (PAL or NTSC) so that a picture appears on your TV. To change the colour system, hold [/1 down for a few seconds while pressing X on the player.

Notes

• Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the pl ayer signal s via the VCR, yo u may not receiv e a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV only has one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack.

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

For DVP-NS730P only

• Consumers should not e that not all hi gh definition tele vision sets are f ully compatible with this product a nd may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this DVD player, please contact our customer service centre.

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Using the PROGRESSIVE button (DVP-NS730P only)

You can fine-tune the Progressive 525p/625p video signal output when you press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue) and connect the player using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV that is able to accept the video signal in progressive format.

◆Conversion Modes

DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from the TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both Video and Film. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in PROGRESSIVE mode (60 frames or 50 frames per second), the progressive video signal needs to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching. Press PROGRESSIVE repeatedly to turn or change the displays as follows:

NORMAL (INTERLACE )*

PROGRESSIVE AUTO*

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO*

PROGRESSIVE FILM*

* Appears as NORMAL, P AUTO, P VIDEO, or P FILM on the front panel display.

“(NTSC)” appears when the signal can only be output in NTSC format.

• NORMAL (INTERLACE) Select this when you are connected to a standard (Interlace format) TV.

• PROGRESSIVE AUTO Select this when you are connected to a progressive TV. This will automatically detect if you are playing Film based or Video based software and convert the signal to the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position when you are connected to a progressive TV.

• PROGRESSIVE VIDEO Select this when you are connected to a progressive TV. This will set the conversion mode for Video based software, regardless of the type of software that you are playing.

• PROGRESSIVE FILM Select this when you are connected to a progressive TV. This will set the conversion mode for Film based software, regardless of the type of software that you are playing.

Notes

• When you select PROGRESSI VE FILM, th e progressiv e format im ages may be come uncl ear or unnatu ral. If this happens, select PROGRESSIVE VIDEO.

• When you play video based software with progressive signals, sections of some types of images may appear unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Images from the S VIDEO OUT and LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks are unaffected as they are output in the normal (interlace) format.

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)

• Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 50), TVS WIDE (page 50)

A D

(page 20)

Hookups

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 50)

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 50).

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 71)

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 71) – DTS (5.1ch) (page 71) – MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 72)

* 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

Dolby*

(page 21)

(page 22)

(page 23)

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Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

(yellow)*

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

CD/

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).

DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B-1

B-2

Hookups

B-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

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

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

(red)

to audio input

MD deck/DAT deck

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

B-1

VIDEO

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

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use .

C-2

C-1

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

C-2

Coaxial digital cord

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

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

(not supplied)

S VIDEO

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

OPTICAL

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

(red)(white)

to audio input

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

[Speakers]

C-1

VIDEO

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

l: Signal flow

Note

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

Centre

Front (L)

Rear (mono)

Front (R)

Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having

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

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Hookups

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

Rear (L)

Subwoofer

Rear (R)

l: Signal flow

Note

After you have completed the conne ction, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 24). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page

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

to optical digital input

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

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Centre

Front (R)

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