To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The AC power cord must be
changed only at a qualified
service shop.
Batteries or batteries
installed apparatus shall not
be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
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.
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of uninsulated
within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any
changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
“dangerous voltage”
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of important
operating and
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DVP-NS601H
Serial No.______________
DVP-NS601HP
Note
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be
determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Notes About the
Discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle
the disc by its edge. Do not touch
the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or
scratches on the disc may cause
it to malfunction.
• 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
center out.
• Do not use solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc’s
label, dry the label before
playing.
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Important Safety
Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near
water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10)Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
Precautions
The power requirements and power
consumption of this player are
indicated on the back of the player.
Check that the player’s operating
voltage is identical with your local
power supply.
Power
requirements
and power
consumption
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00V 00Hz
NO.
On safety
• To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
• 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 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, 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.
• Do not place the player in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Do not install the player in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
• Keep the player and the discs
away from equipment with strong
magnets, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the
player.
• Do not install this player in a
confined space, such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
• Install the player so that the AC
power cord can be unplugged
from the wall socket immediately
in the event of trouble.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location, or
DVP–XXXX
00W
0-000-000-00
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
X
disc may be damaged.
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.
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, disc/lens
cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/
lens cleaners (including wet or
spray types). These may cause the
apparatus to malfunction.
On replacement of parts
In the event that this unit is
repaired, repaired parts may be
collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
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.
• 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 commercial DVDs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+Rs DL (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL (VR mode, video
mode).
• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:
IconsMeaning
Functions available for commercial DVDs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+Rs DL in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL in video
mode
Functions available for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL in VR (Video
Recording) mode
Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CDRWs 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/CD-RWs
containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files)
Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+Rs DL/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL containing MP3* audio
tracks, and JPEG image files
* MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data.
)
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This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
Format of discs
Commercial DVD
DVD-RW/-R
DVD+RW/+R/
+R DL
VIDEO CD/
Music CD
CD-RW/-R
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,”
and “CD” logos are trademarks.
Note about CDs/DVDs
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1/
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet
– KODAK Picture CD format
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL recorded
in the following formats:
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than
those recorded in the formats listed on this
page.
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras.
• DVD Audio discs.
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.
•BDs.
• HD DVDs.
• Disc recorded with an AVCHD-compatible
DVD video camera.
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A commercial DVD with a different region
code.
• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player
conforms to the NTSC color system).
• 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.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play
commercial DVDs (playback only) labeled
with identical region codes. This system is
used to protect copyrights.
Commercial DVDs labeled will also
play on this player.
If you try to play any other commercial DVD,
the message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the commercial DVD, there
may be no region code indication, even
though playing the commercial DVD is
prohibited by area restrictions.
DVP–XXXX
00V 00Hz
NO.
00W
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0-000-000-00
ALL
Region code
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Notes
• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs
DL, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL or CDRs/CD-RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL,
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to
the recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device
and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL,
even if they have been correctly finalized. In this
case, view the disc by normal playback. Also
some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet
Write format cannot be played.
• Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
• For player that cannot play images that
contain a copy protection only
Images in DVD-VR mode with CPRM*
protection may not be played if they contain a
copy protection signal, “Copyright lock” appears
on the screen.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects the
copyright of images.
• Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this player plays
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed,
some playback features may not be available.
Also, refer to the instructions supplied with
the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
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Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
HDMI
A [/1 (on/standby) button (24)
B Disc tray (24)
C Front panel display (9)
D (remote sensor) (20)
E HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) indicator (16, 60, 61)
Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is
correctly connected to a HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection)
compliant device with HDMI or DVI
(Digital Visual Interface) input.
Rear panel
A HDMI OUT (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface out) jack (15)
B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (18)
C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (18)
D LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (18)
F Z (open/close) button (24)
G N (play) button (24)
H x (stop) button (25)
* This DVD player incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
“HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.”
E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (15)
F S VIDEO OUT jack (15)
G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
(15)
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Front panel display
When playing back a DVD
Playing status
Lights up during Repeat Play (31)
Current title/chapter or playing time (27)
Lights up when you can change the angle (25)
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (27)
Playing status
Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (32)
Current scene or playing time (27)
When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), DATA DVD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD
(without PBC)
Playing status
Current track (27)
Lights up during Repeat Play (31)
Playing time (27)
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Remote
I ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/
next) buttons (25)
Jm/M SCAN/SLOW
buttons (39)
K ZOOM button (25, 49)
L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons
(25)
M AUDIO button (43)
N SUBTITLE button (25, 49)
O [/1 (on/standby) button (24)
P VOL (volume) +/– buttons (21)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
Q TV/VIDEO button (21)
R PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
button (41, 48)
S TIME/TEXT button (27)
T MENU button (26)
U ENTER button (22)
V DISPLAY button (11)
W H PLAY button (24)
The H button has a tactile dot.*
X x STOP button (25)
Y X PAUSE button (25)
Z SUR (surround) button (45)
wj ANGLE button (25)
A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (21)
B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (25)
C Number buttons (27)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
D CLEAR button (30)
E TOP MENU button (26)
F C/X/x/c buttons (25)
G O RETURN button (26)
H/ REPLAY/STEP/
ADVANCE/STEP buttons (25, 39)
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* 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
,
Control Menu display
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
m
Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only)
m
Control Menu display off
Control Menu items
1 2 ( 2 7
1 8 ( 3 4
T
Selected item
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
Operation message
*1Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/
CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA
DVDs.
*2Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs,
MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file
number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.
*3Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”
*4Displays the date for JPEG files.
PROGRAM
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
ENTERDISPLAY
Currently playing chapter number*
Currently playing title number*
Total number of titles*
Total number of chapters*
)
)
1
PLAY
DVD VIDEO
Quit:
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
1
2
2
Playback status
(N Playback,
X Pause,
x Stop, etc.)
Type of disc
being played*
Playing time*
Current setting
Options
3
4
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List of Control Menu items
ItemItem Name, Function
TITLE/SCENE/TRACK
Selects the title, scene, or track to be
played.
CHAPTER/INDEX
Selects the chapter or index to be
played.
TRACK
Selects the track to be played.
TIME/TEXT
Checks the elapsed time and the
remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and
music searching.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST
Selects the type of titles (DVD-VR
mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL
one, or an edited PLAY LIST.
PROGRAM
Selects the title, chapter, or track to
play in the order you want.
SHUFFLE
Plays the title, chapter, or track in
random order.
REPEAT
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all
tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one
title/chapter/track/album repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT
Specifies the parts you want to play
repeatedly.
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE
Adjusts the video signal from the
player. You can select the picture
quality that best suits the program
you are watching.
SHARPNESS
Exaggerates the outline of the image
to produce a sharper picture.
AV SYNC
Adjust the delay between the picture
and sound.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Set to prohibit playback on this
player.
SETUP
QUICK Setup
Use Quick Setup to choose the
desired language of the on-screen
display, the aspect ratio of the TV,
and the audio output signal.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup
setting, you can adjust various other
settings.
RESET
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to
the default setting.
ALBUM
Selects the album that contains MP3
audio track and JPEG image file to
be played.
FILE
Selects the JPEG image file to be
played.
DATE
Displays the date the picture was
taken by a digital camera.
INTERVAL
Specifies the duration for which the
slides are displayed on the screen.
EFFECT
Selects the effects to be used for
changing slides during a slide show.
MODE (MP3, JPEG)
Selects the data type; MP3 audio
track (AUDIO), JPEG image file
(IMAGE), or both (AUTO) to be
played when playing a DATA CD or
DATA DVD.
z Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
t
except “OFF” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,”
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS”
only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator
lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST”
(default setting). The “CUSTOM PICTURE
MODE” indicator lights up in green when any
setting other than “STANDARD” is selected. The
“AV SYNC” indicator lights up in green when set
to more than 0 ms.
when you select any item
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Guide to the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ Display
You can control the player by selecting the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote or TV’s
option menu.
‘BRAVIA Sync’ display
The ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display will show different items depending on the disc type.
Example: ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display when playing a DVD VIDEO.
Select an item using C/X/x/c and then press
ENTER.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Displays MENU and TOP MENU.
◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode
Displays ., >, and chapter number.
◆ When playing a CD, VIDEO CD, or Super
VCD (without PBC)
Displays ., >, and track number.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
(with PBC) (page 27)
Displays ., >, and scene number.
When the disc’s menu appears, you can select
an item by pressing X/x.
◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD
Displays MENU and PICTURE NAVI.
To turn off the display
Press RETURN or SYNC MENU button on
the TV’s remote.
z Hint
You can also control these functions on the player’s
remote.
Notes
• The items in the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display have the
same functions as the player’s remote buttons
(page 10).
• You can only use this function if your TV
supports the ‘BRAVIA Sync’.
• For more details of ‘BRAVIA Sync’, please refer
to the operation instructions supplied with the TV.
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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 video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier
(receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through D, according to the input
jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component.
In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor,
you must use pattern C. Select pattern D when connecting to a TV, projector, or audio
component equipped with HDMI input.
A
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
TV, projector, or
audio component
(yellow)
Audio/video
cord
(supplied)
(yellow)
S VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
INPUT
S VIDEO
TV, projector, or
audio component
B
Hookups
to HDMI OUT
HDMI cord
(supplied with
DVP-NS601HP only)
HDMI IN
TV, projector, or
audio component
l : Signal flow
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
(green)
(blue)
D
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(red)
Component
video cord
(not supplied)
to S VIDEO OUT
TV, projector, or
audio component
CD/DVD player
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
(green)
P
B
(blue)
P
R
(red)
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A Video input jack
You will enjoy standard quality images.
B S VIDEO input jack
You will enjoy high quality images.
C Component video input jacks
(Y, P
B, PR)
You will enjoy accurate color reproduction
and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format
signals, use this connection and set
“PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT
ONLY)” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “ON”
(page 56) to output progressive signals.
D HDMI/DVI input jack
Use a certified Sony HDMI cord to enjoy
high quality digital picture and sound through
the HDMI OUT jack.
When connecting to a Sony TV that is
compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI
function, see page 17.
When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack
Follow the steps below. Improper handling
may damage the HDMI OUT jack and
the connector.
1 Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on
the back of the player and the HDMI
connector by checking their shapes.
Make sure the connector is not upside
down or tilted.
Connector is
upside down
Not straight
2 Insert the HDMI connector straight into
the HDMI OUT jack.
Do not bend or apply force to the HDMI
connector.
To connect to a TV with DVI input
Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not
supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any
audio signals, so you have to use another
audio connection in addition to this
connection (page 18). Furthermore, you
cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI
jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI
jacks on PC displays).
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen
TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit
your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio,
see page 55.
Notes
• Do not connect a VCR, etc., bet ween your TV and
the player. If you pass the player signals via the
VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the
TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video
input jack, connect the player to this jack.
VCR
CD/DVD player
Connect
directly
• If the picture appears too white when you are
using A or B connection, set “BLACK LEVEL”
in “SCREEN SETUP” to “OFF” (page 56).
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when
moving the player.
• Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet
wall, if you place the player on the cabinet with
the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the
HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cord.
• When connecting or disconnecting, do not screw
in or rotate the HDMI connector.
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About the CONTROL FOR HDMI
functions for ‘BRAVIA Sync’ (for
HDMI connections only)
By connecting to Sony components that are
compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI
function with an HDMI cord (supplied with
DVP-NS601HP only), you can enjoy the following
features:
• One-Touch Play (page 24)
• System-Power Off
When you turn the TV off by using the [/1 button
on the TV’s remote, the components compatible
with CONTROL FOR HDMI function turn off
automatically.
To prepare for the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ features
Set “CONTROL FOR HDMI” to “ON” in “HDMI
SETUP” (page 61). For details on TV setting, refer
to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Note
Depending on the connected component, the
CONTROL FOR HDMI function may not work.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
component.
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Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver).
This will enable you to listen to sound.
HDMI OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
(red)
(white)
(yellow)*
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
or
or
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(yellow)*
(white)
(red)
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
TV, projector, or
audio component
CD/DVD player
A
HDMI cord (supplied with DVP-NS601HP only)
to coaxial or optical/
HDMI digital input
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
Front (L)
Center
: Signal flow
Audio component
with a decoder
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 15).
z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
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[Speakers]
B
Rear (R)
Front (R)
Subwoofer
A Audio L/R input jacks
This connection will use your TV’s or audio
component’s two speakers for sound.
B Digital audio input jack
If your audio component has a Dolby*1
Digital or DTS*
jack, use this connection. You can enjoy
Dolby Digital (5.1ch) and DTS (5.1ch)
surround effect.
If you connect to a Sony audio component
that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR
HDMI function, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the audio
component.
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• After you have completed the connection, be sure
to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY
DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup
(page 22).
• When you connect an audio component that
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“96kHz/24bit” (page 59).
• The TVS effects of this player cannot be used
with this connection.
• When you connect the player to an audio
component using an HDMI cord, you will need to
do one of the following:
– Connect the audio component to the TV with the
HDMI cord.
– Connect the player to the TV with a video cord
other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S
VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).
• When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack,
carefully align the HDMI connecto r with the jack.
Do not bend and apply force to the HDMI cord.
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Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord
Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.
Step 5: Preparing 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.
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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Controlling Your TV with the
O
Supplied Remote
You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of your Sony TV with the
supplied remote.
TV
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Number
buttons
VOL +/–
TV/VIDE
You can control your TV using the buttons
below.
By pressingYou can
TV [/1Turn the TV on or off
VOL +/–Adjust the volume of the TV
TV/VIDEOSwitch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other
input sources
Note
Depending on the connected unit, you may not be
able to control your TV using all or some of the
buttons on the supplied remote.
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Step 6: Quick Setup
R
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 ..
ENTE
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”
(press enter to run Quick Setup) appears
at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select
“QUICK” (quick) under “SETUP”
(setup) in the Control Menu to run Quick
Setup (page 54).
4 Press ENTER without inserting a
disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
5 Press X/x to select a language.
The player displays the menu and
subtitles in the selected language.
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:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL
PROGRESSIVE
(PROGRESSIVE)
MODE
4:3 OUTPUT:
4:3 LETTER BOX
(COMPONENT OUT)
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)
:
16:9
16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
:
OFF
:
OFF
AUTO
FULL
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 55)
◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
(page 55)
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8 Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of jack used to connect your audio
component such as an 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
9 Press X/x to select the type of jack
(if any) you are using to connect to
an audio component, then press
ENTER.
If you did not connect an audio
component, select “NO,” then go to step
13.
If you connected an audio component
using just an audio cord, select “YES:
LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO),” then go
to step 13.
If you connected an audio component
using a digital coaxial or optical/HDMI
cord, select “YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT.”
11Press ENTER.
“DTS” is selected.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
STANDARD
DOLBY SURROUND
ON
D-PCM
OFF
OFF
ON
12Press X/x to select whether or
not you wish to send a DTS signal
to your audio component.
If your audio component has a DTS
decoder, select “ON.” Otherwise, select
“OFF.”
13Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
Note
When “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated (page 50),
the selection for “TV TYPE” is skipped.
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10Press X/x to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you wish to
send to your audio component.
If your audio component has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “DOLBY
DIGITAL.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
STANDARD
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL
ON
D-PCM
D-PCM
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Playback
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.
HDMI
Number
buttons
CLEAR
TOP MENU
RETURN
REPLAY
ZOOM
SLOW PLAY
SUBTITLE
TIME/TEXT
MENU
ENTER
DISPLAY
ADVANCE
FAST PLAY
ANGLE
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 audio component
Turn on the audio component and select
the appropriate channel so that you can
hear sound from the player.
4 Press Z on the player, and place a
disc on the disc tray.
Playback side facing down
5 Press H.
The disc tray closes. The player starts
playback (continuous play). Adjust the
volume on the TV or the audio
component.
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen. For DVD
VIDEOs, see page 26. For VIDEO CDs,
see page 27.
To turn off the player
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.
One-Touch Play (for HDMI connections
only)
With one touch of the H button on the
remote, the player and your TV automatically
turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the
player. Playback starts automatically.
The TV’s input will also switch to the player
automatically, in the following cases:
– You press H, TOP MENU, MENU, or
DISPLAY buttons on the remote.
Note that these buttons are not effective
when you play audio CD or MP3 audio
track in “AUDIO (MP3)” mode.
– If a disc with auto play function is loaded.
z Hint
You can have the player turn off automatically
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than
30 minutes. To turn this function on or off, set
“AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to
“ON” or “OFF” (page 57).
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Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a
DVD VIDEO
• DTS audio signals are output only through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack.
• When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS
sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 59).
• If you connect the player to audio
equipment without a DTS decoder, do not
set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 59). A loud noise may come out from
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
Note
Discs created on DVD recorders must be correctly
finalized before they can be played. For more
information about finalizing, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the DVD recorder.
Additional operations
To check the position of the buttons below,
see the illustration on page 24.
ToOperation
StopPress x
PausePress X
Resume play after
pause
Go to the next chapter,
track or scene in
continuous play mode
Go back to the
previous chapter,
track or scene in
continuous play mode
Stop play and remove
the disc
Change the anglePress ANGLE during
Display the subtitlePress SUBTITLE
Press X or H
Press >
Press .
Press Z
playback.
Press ANGLE
repeatedly to select an
angle number.
during playback.
Press SUBTITLE
repeatedly to select a
subtitle language.
ToOperation
Replay the previous
1
scene*
Briefly fast forward
the current scene*
Magnify the image*
*1All DVDs except for DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs DL.
*2DVDs only.
*3Video and JPEG pictures only (except
BACKGROUND pictures). You can move the
enlarged picture using C/X/x/c. Depending
upon the contents of the disc, the zoom function
may be canceled automatically when the picture
is moved.
Press
REPLAY during
playback
Press
2
ADVANCE during
playback
3
Press ZOOM
repeatedly. Press
CLEAR to cancel.
Note
You may not be able to use the Replay or Advance
function with some scenes.
Playing quickly or slowly with
sound
You can listen to dialog or sound while
playing the current scene quickly or slowly.
During playback, press FAST PLAY or
SLOW PLAY.
The speed changes when you press either
FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY.
To return to normal playback
Press H.
Notes
• You can only use this function with DVDs,
VIDEO CDs, or Super VCDs only.
• “Operation not possible” will appear when
maximum or minimum speed is reached.
• During Fast Play or Slow Play mode, you cannot
change the angle (page 25), subtitle (page 25), or
sound (page 43). The sound can only be changed
for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs.
• Fast Play and Slow Play functions do not work
when playing DTS sound tracks.
• You cannot use Fast Play or Slow Play functions
when playing a still picture in DVD-VR mode.
Playback
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Locking the disc tray (Child
Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent children
from opening it.
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the
remote.
The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears
on the front panel display. The Z button on
the player or the remote does not work while
the Child Lock is set.
To unlock the disc tray
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.
Note
Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the
Control Menu (page 54), the disc tray remains
locked.
Resuming Playback From the
Point Where You Stopped the
Disc (Multi-disc Resume)
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. If you store a resume playback point for
the 7th disc, the resume playback point for the
first disc is deleted.
1 While playing a disc, press x to
stop playback.
“RESUME” appears on the front panel
display.
2 Press H.
The player starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in step 1.
z Hint
To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.
Notes
• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this
function to work (page 57).
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
– you change the play mode.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
• For DVD-VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and
DATA DVDs, the player remembers the resume
playback point for the current disc.
The resume point is cleared when:
– you opened the disc tray.
– you disconnect the power cord.
– the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/
DATA DVD only).
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
and Program Play.
• This function may not work with some discs.
• 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.
Using the DVD’s Menu
A DVD VIDEO is divided into long sections
of a picture or a music feature called “titles.”
Press TOP MENU to select a title you want
when you play a DVD VIDEO which
contains several titles.
Press MENU to select items such as language
for the sound and subtitles when you play a
DVD VIDEO that allows you to do so.
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY
LIST” in DVD-VR mode
Some DVD-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 title to be played.
1 Press DISPLAY when the player is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press
ENTER.
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The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY
LIST” appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PLAY LIST
PLAY LIST
ORIGINAL
)
DVD-VR
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, track name,
or ID3 tag information (MP3 audio) recorded
on the disc.
Playback
3 Press X/x to select a setting.
• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created
from “ORIGINAL” for editing.
• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally
recorded.
4 Press ENTER.
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.
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with
PBC functions, the menu for your selection
appears.
Select an item using the number buttons, and
press ENTER. Then, follow the instructions
in the menu for interactive operations (press
H when “Press SELECT” appears).
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.
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.
1 Press TIME/TEXT during playback.
The following display appears.
T 1:01:57
Time
information
2 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to
change the time information.
The available time information depends
upon the type of disc you are playing.
Checking the play information of
the disc
To check the DVD/CD text
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to display text
recorded on the DVD/CD.
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the
text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO
TEXT” appears.
To check DATA CD/DATA DVD album
name, etc.
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3
audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD,
you can display the name of the album/track
and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio track) on your TV
screen.
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