Sony DVPNS-705-V Service manual

DVP-NS705V/NS755V/

(

NS905V/NS915V

RMT-D146P/D147A/D147E/D1470/D147P

SERVICE MANUAL

Photo: DVP-NS905V (Silver type)

SPECIFICATIONS

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format syst em : DVP-NS705V/NS905V: PAL (NTSC) DVP-NS755V: NTSC DVP-NS915V: NTSC/PAL (To change the

color system)

Audio characteristics

Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM

96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (44 kHz: –2 dB ±1 dB)/Super Audio CD: 2 Hz to 100 kHz (5 0 kHz: – 3 dB ±1dB)/CD: 2Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

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

(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks only

) (EXCEPT AEP, UK, Russian) (LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only) (AEP, UK, Russian)

Harmonic distortion: 0.003 % Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO/Super Au dio

CD: 103 dB/CD: 99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

Outputs

AEP, UK, Russian:

(

Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load

impedance)

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

10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICA L): Optical

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

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

5.1CH OUTPUT: Phono jack/2 Vrms/

10 kilohms

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

75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0

Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 0.286 Vp-p

NTSC)/75 ohms

EXCEPT AEP, UK, Russian:

(Jack name: Jack type/Outpu t level/Load

impedance)

LINE OUT (AUDIO) 1/2: Phono jack/

2Vrms/10 kilohms

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical

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

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

5.1CH OUTPUT: Ph ono ja ck/2 Vrms/

10 kilohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, P

): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB/CB, PR/

CR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms

LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2: Phono jack/

1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT 1/2: 4-pin mini DIN/Y:

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

General

Power requirements:

110 V AC, 60 Hz 120 V AC, 60 Hz 220 V AC, 60 Hz 22

0–240 V AC, 50/60Hz 110–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz See page 1-1 for further information

Power consumption:

15 W 16 W 17

W 18 W See page 1-1 for further information

B/CB

Saudi Arabia Model

New Zealand Model

Dimensions (approx.): DVP-NS705V/NS755V:

430 × 74 × 257 mm (17 × 3 × 10

DVP-NS905V/NS915V:

430 × 77 × 257 mm (17 × 3 in.) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.): DVP-NS705V/NS755V:

DVP-NS905V/NS915V:

, PR/

Operating temperatu re: 5 ° C to 35 ° C

Operating humidity: 25 % t o 80 %

Supplied accessories

Check that you have the following items:

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

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

ENERGY STAR

As an Corporation has determined that this product meets the energy efficiency.

2.6 kg (5

2.8 kg (6

(41

F to 95°F)

lb)

ENERGY STAR

is a U.S. registered mark.

US Model

Canadian Model

DVP-NS755V

AEP Model

UK Model

DVP-NS705V/NS905V

E Model

DVP-NS915V

Russian Model

Middle East Model

Australian Model

DVP-NS905V

in.)

× 10

Partner, Sony

guidelines for

CD/DVD PLAYER

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the replacement of any such line cord to the customer.

6. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage. Check leakage as described below.

To Exposed Metal Parts on Set

1.5 k

0.15 µF

Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.

Ω

Earth Ground

AC voltmeter (0.75 V)

WARNING!!

WHEN SERVICING, DO NO T APPR O A CH THE LASER EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DISTANCE OF MORE THAN 25 cm FROM THE SURFACE OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.

LEAKAGE TEST

The AC leakage fr om any exposed metal part to earth ground and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes). Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.

1. A commercial leakage tester , such as the Simpson 229 or RCA

WT -540A. Follow the manuf acturers' instructions to use these

instruments.

2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor b y means of a

VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit” indica-

tion is 0.75V, so analog meters must have an accurate low-

voltage scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63T rd are ex-

amples of a passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery

operated digital multimeters that have a 2V A C range are suit-

able. (See Fig. A)

Unleaded solder

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C higher than

ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350°C. Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong viscosity

Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky , less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder

It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.

CAUTION:

The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMA TIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page Section Title Page

Service Note ............................................................................ 4

1. GENERAL

Precautions ................................................................... 1-1

Simple Start Guide ........................................................ 1-3

Hookups ........................................................................ 1-4

Playing Discs................................................................. 1-8

Searching for a Scene................................................... 1-11

Viewing Information About the Disc.............................. 1-12

Sound Adjustments ....................................................... 1-13

Enjoying Movies ............................................................ 1-14

Using Various Additional Functions .............................. 1-16

Settings and Adjustments ............................................. 1-18

Additional Information ................................................... 1-20

2. DISASSEMBLY

LE-34 (LED) Printed Wiring Board

and Schematic Diagram................................................ 4-33

AV-64 Printed Wiring Board .......................................... 4-35

AV-64 (VIDEO BUFFER) Schematic Diagram.............. 4-39

AV-64 (AUDIO AMP) Schematic Diagram .................... 4-41

AV-64 (5.1CH AUDIO AMP) Schematic Diagram......... 4-43

IF-94 Printed Wiring Board ........................................... 4-45

IF-94 (IF CON) Schematic Diagram ............................. 4-49

ER-19 Printed Wiring Board.......................................... 4-51

ER-19 (EURO AV) Schematic Diagram ........................ 4-53

ETXNY393N2F Printed Wiring Board........................... 4-55

ETXNY393N2F (SWITCHING REGULATOR)

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-57

HS12S1U Printed Wiring Board.................................... 4-59

HS12S1U Schematic Diagram...................................... 4-61

HS12S1F Printed Wiring Board .................................... 4-63

HS12S1F Schematic Diagram ...................................... 4-65

2-1. Case Removal ............................................................... 2-1

2-2. Tray Cover Ass’y Removal ............................................ 2-1

2-3. Front Panel Block Ass’y Removal ................................. 2-1

2-4. Power Block Removal ................................................... 2-1

2-5. Mechanism Deck Removal ........................................... 2-2

2-6. AV-64 Board Removal ................................................... 2-2

2-7. MB-105 Board Removal ................................................ 2-2

2-8. ER-19 Board Removal .................................................. 2-2

2-9. IF-94 Board Removal .................................................... 2-3

2-10. Optical Pick-up Removal ............................................... 2-3

2-11. Internal Views ................................................................ 2-4

2-12. Circuit Boards Location ................................................. 2-5

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. Overall Block Diagram................................................... 3-1

3-2. RF/Servo Block Diagram............................................... 3-3

3-3. Signal Processor Block Diagram .................................. 3-5

3-4. System Control Block Diagram ..................................... 3-7

3-5. Video (1) Block Diagram ............................................... 3-9

3-6. Video (2) Block Diagram ............................................... 3-11

3-7. Audio (1) Block Diagram ............................................... 3-13

3-8. Audio (2) Block Diagram ............................................... 3-15

3-9. Interface Control Block Diagram ................................... 3-17

3-10. Power (1) Block Diagram .............................................. 3-19

3-11. Power (2) Block Diagram .............................................. 3-21

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram............................................ 4-3

4-2. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ......... 4-5

MS-81 (LOADING) Printed Wiring Board

and Schematic Diagram................................................ 4-5

MB-105 Printed Wiring Board ....................................... 4-7

MB-105 (RF AMP, SERVO) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-11

MB-105 (ARP, SERVO DSP) Schematic Diagram........ 4-13

MB-105 (AV DECODER) Schematic Diagram.............. 4-15

MB-105 (MOTOR DRIVE) Schematic Diagram ............ 4-17

MB-105 (SYSTEM CONTROL)

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-19

MB-105 (CLOCK GENERATOR)

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-21

MB-105 (I/P CONVERTOR) Schematic Diagram......... 4-23

MB-105 (VIDEO ENCODER, AUDIO D/A

CONVERTER) Schematic Diagram.............................. 4-25

MB-105 (AUDIO DSP) Schematic Diagram .................. 4-27

MB-105 (2ch/6ch DAC) Schematic Diagram ................ 4-29

MB-105 (SACD DECODER) Schematic Diagram ........ 4-31

5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. System Control Pin Function

(MB-105 Board IC104) .................................................. 5-1

6. TEST MODE

6-1. General Description ...................................................... 6-1

6-2. Starting Test Mode ........................................................ 6-1

6-3. Syscon Diagnosis.......................................................... 6-1

6-4. Drive Auto Adjustment .................................................. 6-6

6-5. Drive Manual Operation ................................................ 6-8

6-6. Mecha Aging ................................................................. 6-11

6-7. Emergency History........................................................ 6-11

6-8. Version Information ....................................................... 6-12

6-9. Video Level Adjustment ................................................ 6-12

6-10. IF CON Self Diagnostic Function .................................. 6-12

6-11. Troubleshooting ............................................................. 6-19

7. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

7-1. Power Supply Check ..................................................... 7-1

1. ETXNY393N2F/HS12S1U/HS12S1F ........................... 7-1

7-2. Adjustment of Video System......................................... 7-2

1. Video Level Adjustment ................................................ 7-2

2. Progressive Video Output Level Adjustment ................ 7-2

3. Checking S Video Output S-Y....................................... 7-2

4. Checking S Video Output S-C....................................... 7-2

5. Checking Component Video Output Y .......................... 7-3

6. Checking Component Video Output B-Y ...................... 7-3

7. Checking Component Video Output R-Y...................... 7-3

7-3. Adjustment Related Parts Arrangement ....................... 7-6

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

8-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 8-1

8-1-1. Front Panel Assembly (NS705V/NS755V) .............. 8-1

8-1-2. Front Panel Assembly (NS905V/NS915V) .............. 8-2

8-1-3. Chassis Assembly (NS705V/NS755V) .................... 8-3

8-1-4. Chassis Assembly (NS905V/NS915V) .................... 8-4

8-1-5. Mechanism Deck Assembly..................................... 8-5

8-2. Electrical Parts List ....................................................... 8-6

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SERVICE NOTE

1. DISASSEMBLY

•This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

Set

Case

(Page 2-1)

Tray Cover Ass’y

(Page 2-1)

Mechanism Deck

(Page 2-2)

Optical Pick-Up

(Page 2-3)

Power Block

(Page 2-1)

AV-64 Board

(Page 2-2)

MB-105 board

(Page 2-2)

Front Panel Block

Ass’y

(Page 2-1)

IF-94 Board

(Page 2-3)

ER-19 Board

(Page 2-2)

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1 MB-105 board

6 CK-122 board

2 Stand

4 Two screws

(B3)

3 Connector

(CN101)

5 Connector

(CN601)

2. DISC REMOVAL PROCEDURE

(at POWER OFF)

1) Insert a tapering driver into the aperture of the unit bottom,

and move the lever of chuck cam in the direction of the ar row A. (See Fig. 1)

2) Dra w out the tray in the direction of the arro w B, and remove

a disc. (See Fig. 1)

1) Remove the case from the set. (Refer to 2-1)

2) Remove the MB-105 board from the set. (Refer to 2-4)

3) Set the MB-105 board as shown in Fig. 2.

Aperture

Tray

Lever of chuck cam

Fig. 1

3. HOW TO SERVICE MB-105 BOARD

• Use the service jig.

CK-122 board (J-6090-129-A)

Stand CK-121 board (J-6090-132-A)

Fig. 2

4) Set the CK-120 board as shown in F ig. 3.

6 Two flexible flat cables

5 Connector

(CN101)

6 Flexible flat cables

(FMM-035: CN201)

(FMO-001: CN203, FMO-002: CN204)

2 Four screws

(B3)

CK-120 board (J-6090-127-A)

Five flexible flat cables FFC 26P J-6090-117-A

FFC-9P J-6090-118-A FFC-5P J-6090-119-A FFC-15P J-6090-121-A FFC 25P J-6090-122-A

Harness 6P (J-6090-126-A)

1 CK-120

board

4 Connector

(CN102)

3 Connector (CN601)

Fig. 3

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5) Set the four flexible flat cables as shown in Fig. 4.

2 Flexible flat cable

(FFC 9P: CN204)

3 Flexible flat cable

(FFC 5P: CN201)

4 Connector

(CN112)

5 Connector

(CN112)

6 Connector

(CN112)

8 Flexible flat cable

(FFC 15P: CN112)

1 Flexible flat cable

(FFC 26P: CN203)

Fig. 4

6) Set the flexible flat cable and harness as shown in Fig. 5.

2 Flexible flat cable

(FFC 25P: CN114)

7 Connector

(CN202)

Fig. 6

4 Harness 6P

(CN110)

Fig. 5

1 Connector

(CN301)

3 Connector

(CN102)

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Precautions

•The power requirem ents and power consumption of this play er 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 t

On safety

•Caution – The use of op tical instruments with this product will increase eye hazar d.

•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 pers onnel 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 no t going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconne ct the player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plu g itself; never pull the cord.

•Should the AC power cord need to be changed, have it done at a q ualified service shop only.

On placement

•Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat b uild-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 sub ject 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.

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

0-000-000-00

•Keep th e player and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

•Do not place heavy objects on the playe r.

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.

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 clean ing 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 indef initely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you ri sk permanent damage to your television screen . Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, pl ease consult your nearest Sony dealer.

SECTION 1

GENERAL

DVP-NS705V/NS755V/NS905V/NS915V

This section is extracted from instruction manual DVP-NS755V/NS915V (3-075-803-11).

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the follo wing discs:

•All CD-ROMs (including PH OTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those record ed in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended fo rmat, Joliet

•Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

*A logical form at 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.

For DVP-NS755V

The player cannot play discs re corded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player con forms to the NTSC color system).

Note

Some DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs, or 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. The disc will not play if it has not been correc tly 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 scre en. For more informa tion, 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.

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 prod ucers designed, some playback features may not be a vailable. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates co pyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other r ights 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 engine ering 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 insi de 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.

1-1

Index to Parts and Controls

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

Front panel

DVP-NS755V

Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDE O/DVD-RW

Playing status

Disc type

Current audio signal (56)

Lights up when you can change the angle (60)

Playing time (52)

DVP-NS915V

A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (33)

Lights up in green when the power i s on and lights up in red when the player is in standby mode.

B PROGRESSIVE indicator (76)

Lights up when outputting progressive signals.

C SUPER AUDIO CD indicator

Lights up when playing a Super Audio CD.

D MULTI CHANNEL indicator

Lights up when: —playing a disc that contains multiple

audio signal channels.

—the disc is not inserted.

E Disc tray (33) F A (open/close) button (33) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (34) H C/X/x/c ENTER buttons (38)

I Click shuttle (36) J JOG b utton/indicator (36) K TOP MENU button (38) L MENU button ( 38) (41) M O RETURN button (34) N DISPLAY button (1 3) O x (stop) button (34) P X (pause) button (34) Q H (play) bu tton (33) R Front panel display (10) S (remote sensor) (16) T SURROUND button (57) U PICTURE MODE button (62)

,continued

Current audio signal (56)

Current play mode (43)

Current title and chapter (52)

For DVP-NS915V

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

When playing back a VIDEO C D with Playback Control (PB C) (40)

Disc type

Playing status

Current play mode (43)

When playing back a CD, Super Audio CD, DATA CD (MP3 audi o), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Disc type*

Playing status

Current play mode (43)

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (41)

*When playing the HD layer of Super Audio CD

discs, the disc type is not di splayed.

z Hint

You can turn off the front panel display by setting “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “OFF” in the Setup Display (page 77).

Current scene (52)

Lights up when playing the multi-channel playback area on Super audio CDs

Current track and index (52)

For DVP-NS915V

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

For DVP-NS915V

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

Playing time (52)

Rear panel

DVP-NS755V

CENTER

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

FRONT REAR

WOOFER

5.1CH OUTPUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

DVP-NS915V

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

FRONT REAR

WOOFER

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (25)

(26) (27)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (25)

(26) (27)

C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (27) D LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks

(24) (25) (26)

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

YPRSCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

YPR/CRSCAN SELECT

PB/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

E LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks (20) F S VIDEO OUT 1/2 ja cks (20) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(20) The jack names differ depending on the models.

DVP-NS755V: Y, P DVP-NS915V: Y, PB/CB, PR/CR

H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN

SELECT switch (76)

B, PR

,continued

Remote

I TIME/TEXT button (51) J REPEAT button (46) K ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/

next) buttons (34)

L c / C SEARCH/STEP

buttons (35)

M H PLAY button (33)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

N X PAUSE button (34) O C/X/x/c buttons (38) P DISPLAY button (13) Q TOP MENU button (38) R [/1 (on/standb y) button (33) S VOL (volume) +/– buttons (70)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

T TV/VIDEO button (70) U ENTER button V WIDE MODE button (70) W SHUFFLE button (45) X A-B button (46) Y PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

button (49)

Z ANGLE button (60)

wj PICTURE MODE button (62) wk SUR (surround) button (57 ) wl REPLAY button (34) e; SEARCH MODE button (48) ea m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (35)

es x STOP button (34) ed ENTER button (29) ef O RETURN button (34)

A TV/DVD switch (70)

OPEN/CLOSE button (34)

B C Number buttons (38)

The number 5 button has a tactile do t.*

D CLEAR button (43) (DVP-NS755V

only) CLEAR/- (ten’s digit) button (70) (DVP-NS915V only)

E SACD (Super Audio CD)/CD button

(40)

F SACD MULTI/2CH (super audio CD

multi/2 channel) button (39)

G SUBTITLE button (60) H AUDIO button (55)

eg MENU button (38) (41)

*Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

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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 follo ws:

Control Menu display 1

Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only)

ADVANCED display (DVD only. See page 53.)

Control Menu display off

z Hint

You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting “OFF” under “ADVANCED” in the Control Menu (page 53).

Control Menu Display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depe nding 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 items

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

Selected item

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

*Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/ Super audio CDs/CDs, album nu mber for DATA CDs.

** Displays the index number f or VIDEO CDs/

Super audio CDs/CDs, MP3 audio track nu mber for DATA CDs.

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

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

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List of Control Menu Ite ms

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

TITLE (page 48)/SCENE (page 48)/TRACK (page 48)

Selects the title, scene, or trac k to be played.

CHAPTER (page 48)/INDEX (page 48)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

ALBUM (page 41)

Selects the album to be played.

TRACK (page 48)

Selects the track to be played.

INDEX (page 48)

Selects the index to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 38)

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

TIME/TEXT (page 48)

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text, or the DATA CD’s track name.

MULTI/2CH (page 39 )

Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.

AUDIO (page 55)

Changes the audio setting.

SUBTITLE (page 60)

Displays the subtitles. Changes the subtitle language .

ANGLE (page 60)

Changes the angle.

SURROUND (page 57)

Selects the surround fu nctions.

ADVANCED (page 53)

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

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 65)

Set to prohibit playback on this play er.

SETUP (page 73)

QUICK Setup (page 29) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, the audio output signal, and the size of the speakers you are using. 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.

PROGRAM (page 43)

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

SHUFFLE (page 45)

Plays the title, chapter, or tr ack in random order.

REPEAT (page 46)

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

A-B REPEAT (page 46)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

BNR (page 61)

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

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 62)

Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can selec t the picture quality that best suits the program you are watching.

DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 64)

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

PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 49)

Divides the screen into 9 subscr eens to help you find the scene you want quickly.

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green

except “OFF.” (“SURROUND,” “PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “RE PEAT,” “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

Simple Start Guide

Quick Overview

A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough in formation to start using the player for your enjoymen t. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups” on page 20.

Notes

•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.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

•Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug

× 3) (1)

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) 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 obje ct into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

•Do not expose the remote senso r to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

•If you do not use t he remote for an extended period of time, remove the batterie s to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

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Step 3: TV Hookups

Connect the supplied audio/v ideo cord and the power cord in the order (1~3) sho wn below. Be sure to connect the power cord las t.

to video input

to audio input

CD/DVD Player

Power source

INPUT

Power source

AUDIO

VIDEO

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)1 or 2

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

FRONT REAR

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

l : Signal flow

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

Audio/video

cord (supplied)

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

CENTER

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)1 or 2

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

SCAN SELECT

z Hints

•To check the current setting of the player’s color

system, press "/1. The power indicator lights up in green. If “NTSC” appears on the front panel display, the color system of the pl ayer is set to

Simple Start Guide

NTSC. If not, the color system is set to PAL.

•When connecting to a monaural TV, use a ste reomono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jack on the player to the TV’s video input jack, and connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.

To change the aspect rat io for the connected TV

Depending on the disc and the TV type (standard 4:3 screen TV or wide screen TV), the image may not fit the TV screen. If this happens, change the aspe ct ratio (page 75).

When connecting to a TV that ac cepts progressive 480p (525p) format signals

You need to use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to view progressive signals. Hook up your TV using pattern C on page 2 0, and then run Quick Setup on page 29.

Step 4: Playing a Disc

Example: DVP-NS755V

With the playback side facing down

ATurn on the TV. BPress [/1 on the player. CSwitch the input selector on your

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

DPress A on the player to open the

disc tray.

EPlace the disc on the tray with the

playback side facing down.

FPress H.

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

To change the color system (DVP-NS915V only)

The color system of t he player can be set to NTSC or PAL. If the on-screen displ ay does not appear on the TV, change the color system of the player to match the color system of the connected TV (NTSC or PAL). To change the color system, hold "/1 down for a few seconds while pressing X on the player.

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After step 6

Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want from the menu and play the DVD VIDEO (page 38) or VIDEO CD disc (page 40).

To stop playing

Press x.

To remove the disc

Press A.

To turn off the player

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

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Simple Start Guide

Hooking Up the Player

Follow steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjus t the settings of the player. Before you start, disco nnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplie d accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 16).

Notes

•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

•Refer to the instructions suppl ied with the components to be connected.

Step 1: 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). In order to view progressive signal pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connection C.

A C

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)1 or 2

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

(yellow)

OPTICAL

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

CENTER

WOOFER

Audio/video cord (supplied)

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green)

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

YPRSCAN SELECT

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to S VIDEO OUT 1 or 2

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(red)(blue)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CD/DVD player

INPUT

S VIDEO

(green)

(blue)

(red)

S VIDEO cord

l : Signal flow

(not supplied)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

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A If you are connecting to a video input jack

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

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the a udio input jacks (page 24). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

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

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read

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the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the following co nnections, through .

Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example)

•Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 57), TVS WIDE (page 57)

A D

(page 24)

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

Connect the component via the COMP ONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a co mponent video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of th e same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality imag es. If your TV accepts progressi ve 480p (525p) format signals, you m ust use this connection and set “CO MPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SE TUP” (page 76).

Green

Blue

Red

For DVP-NS915V

You can switch the player’s color system to match the color system of the connected TV (page 17).

Notes

•Do not connect a VCR, etc. between your TV and the player. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV has only one audio /video input jack, connect the player to this jack.

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

Green

Blue

Red

VCR

CD/DVD player

•Consumers should no te that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the cas e 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 contac t our customer service center.

z Hint

If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kH z sampling frequency, use connection .

* Manufactured under license from Dolb y

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

** Manufactured under license fro m Digital

Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and ot her world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theate r Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Connect directly

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

•Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 58) or

MD deck/DAT deck

•Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 58).

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

•Surround ef fects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 87)

AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and 4 to 6 speakers

•Surround effects: –Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 87) –DTS (5.1 ch) (page 87) –Super Audio CD Multi channel (page 88) –MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 88)

AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks having a Dolby, DTS** or MPEG audio decoder and 6 speakers

•Surround effects: –Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 87) –DTS (5.1ch) (page 87) –MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 88)

Connecting to your TV

and two speakers

(page 25)

(page 26)

(page 27)

This connection will use your TV sp eakers for sound.

CD/DVD player

Hookups

AUDIO

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2

l : Signal flow

*The yellow plug is used for video signals (pa ge

20).

z Hint

When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereomono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE OUT

DIGITAL OUT

CENTER

OPTICAL

FRONT REAR

WOOFER

AUDIO

5.1CH OUTPUT

LINE OUT

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

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Connecting to a stereo ampli fier (receiver) and 2 speaker s/Connecting t o

an MD deck or DAT deck

If the stereo amplifier (rec eiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital inpu t jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use . In this case, you can also connect the player directl y to the MD deck or DAT deck w ithout using your stereo amplifier (receiver).

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPT ICAL)

CD/DVD player

B-2

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

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

digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

CENTER

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

FRONT REAR

WOOFER

5.1CH OUTPUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE SELECTABLE

SCAN SELECT

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

(red)(white)

to audio inputto coaxial or optical

MD deck/DAT deck

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

z Hints

•In connection

•To realize better surround sound e ffects, make

B-1

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

sure that your listening position is in between your speakers.

, you can use the supplied

Note

Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the digital jack.

B-1

(white)

(red)

B-1

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2

,continued

B-2

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

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

You can enjoy the Dolby Surround eff ects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-

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channel audio (Dolby Digital ) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use . If yo ur amplifier (receiver) has a digital inpu t jack, use .

CD/DVD player

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

C-2

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

l: Signal flow

z Hint

For correct speaker location, refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver).

Notes

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

•Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the digital jack.

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

OPTICAL

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

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

C-2

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

CENTER

WOOFER

AUDIO

LINE OUT

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Center

C-1

(white)

(red)

AUDIO

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 or 2

(red)(white)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Rear (mono)

C-1

VIDEO

Front (R)

Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and /or a

digital input jack and 4 to 6 speakers

PROGRESSIVE INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

SCAN SELECT

D-2

to 5.1CH OUTPUT

D-1

to audio input

D-1

CENTER

FRONT REAR

WOOFER

5.1CH OUTPUT

Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

If your AV amplifier (r eceiver) has 5.1 channel in puts, use . If you want to use the Dolby Digit al, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using . With the following connections, you can enjoy a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of you r own home.

CD/DVD player

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

D-2

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

CENTER

OPTICAL

FRONT REAR

WOOFER

AUDIO

VIDEO

5.1CH OUTPUT

LINE OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPT ICAL)

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

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

AV amplifier (receiver) having

5.1ch inputs or/and a decoder

: Connecting to the 5.1ch input jacks

D-1

You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sou nd using the internal Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. (When 6 speakers are c onnected,

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set “SURROUND” to “OFF.”) You can also enjoy Dol by Surround (Pro Logic) sounds, or surround sounds using various “SURROUND” modes (page 57).

D-2

: Connecting to a digital jack

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function of your AV ampli fier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.

z Hint

• For connection For correct speaker placement, refer to the instructions of the connected components.

•To enhance the so und performance:

–Use high-performance speakers. –Use front, rear, and center speakers of the same

size and performance.

–Place the subwoofer between the left and right

front speakers.

Notes

•When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96kHz sampling frequency, set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “96kHz/24bit” (page 80).

•Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the digital jack.

For connection

•After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “DTS” in Quick Setup (page 29).

For DVP-NS915V:

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “MPEG.”

D-2

Subwoofer

Center

l: Signal flow

Front (L)

Rear (L)

Front (R)

Rear (R)

,continued

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Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord

, p

ENTER

Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.

Step 4: Quick Setup

Follow the steps belo w to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. The on-screen displays diff er depending on the player model.

[/1

./>

X/x

Turn on the TV.

Press [/1.

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 th e screen. If this message does not appear, select “QUICK” under “SETUP” i n the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 74).

Press ENTER without inserting a disc.

The Setup Display for sele cting the language used in the on-screen displ ay appears. The available languages d iffer depending upon the player mo del.

ENTER

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

Press X/x to select a language.

The player uses the language selected here to display the menu and subtitles as well.

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

,continued

Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting th e aspect ratio of the TV to be conne cted appears.

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SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: COMPONENT OUT: MODE:

Press X/x to select the setting that

4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

matches your TV type.

◆ If you have a 4:3 stan dard TV

•4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 75)

◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3

standard TV with a wide-screen mode

•16:9 (page 75)

Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting th e type of video signal appears.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: COMPONENT OUT: MODE:

Press X/x to select the type of

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

INTERLACE INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

signals you wish to output to your TV.

Select PROGRESSIVE only if you have made video connection C (page 20) and wish to view progressive video sig nals.

◆ Interlace format TV (standard TV)

•INTERLACE (pages 76)

◆ Progre ssive format TV

•

PROGRESSIVE (

pages 76)

16:9

AUTO

Press 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 DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT

Press 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 24 to 27 ( through ).

•If you connect just a TV and nothin g else, select “NO.” Quick Setup is finished and connections ar e complete.

B-1 C-1

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

B-2 C-2

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

or both

D-1 D-1

•Select “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT .” The Setup Dis play for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears.

Press X/x to select the type of

D-2

and

D-2

Dolby Digital signal you wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).

Choose the signal that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 25 to 27 ( through ).

B D

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL

OFF

D-PCM D-PCM

B-2 C-2

•D-PCM (page 79)

D-2

• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 79)

Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selected.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:

Press X/x to select the type of

STANDARD

DOLBY SURROUND

DTS signal sent to your amplifier (receiver).

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pa ges 25 to 27 ( through ).

B D

B-2 C-2

•D-PCM (page 80)

D-2

•DTS (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder) (page 80)

Press ENTER.

◆ When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” is selected

in step qa

•Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete.

For DVP-NS915V

•If your A V amplifier (receiver ) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 80).

◆ When “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT” is

selected in step qa

•The Setup Display for “SPEAKER SETUP” appears.

Press X/x to se lect the size of the

center speaker.

If no center speaker is co nnected, select “NONE” (page 81).

OFF

D-PCM D-PCM D-PCM

DTS

SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE:

To set

Press ENTER.

LEVEL: TEST TONE:

OFF FRONT: CENTER: REAR: SUBWOOFER:

ress , then .

ENTER

LARGE

NONE

NONE LARGE SMALL

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“REAR” is selected.

SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL: TEST TONE:

Press X/x to select the size of the

FRONT: CENTER: REAR: SUBWOOFER:

OFF

LARGE(REAR)

LARGE

NONE

rear speakers.

If no rear speaker is connected, select “NONE.” “SIDE” and “REAR” refer to the speaker position relative to your listening position (page 81).

Press ENTER.

“SUBWOOFER” is selected.

SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL: TEST TONE:

To set, press , then .

Press X/x to select whether or

FRONT: CENTER: REAR: SUBWOOFER:

OFF

ENTER

LARGE LARGE

LARGE(REAR)

NONE

YES

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 25 to 27 ( through ). Each of these is the

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default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player. Refer to page 73 for using the Setup Display.

Audio Connection (pages 24 to 27)

•No additional settings are needed.

C-1

B-1

•Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 79).

•If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 78).

D-2

B-2 C-2

•Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 79).

•Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 79).

•

Set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/24bit,” only if you connect an amplifier (receiver ) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency

(page 80)

D-1

•Set “DISTANCE,” “BALANCE,” and “LEVEL” according to the co nnected speakers (page 82).

•If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 78).

not you have connected a subwoofer.

Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.

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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.

Example: DVP-NS755V

Power indicator

[/1

Turn on your TV.

Press [/1.

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

Switch the input selector on your

[/1

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.

Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray.

With the playback side facing down

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 38. For VIDEO CDs, see page 40.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

z Hint

For DVP-NS915V

The player will turn off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes (Auto Power Off function).

For DVP-NS755V

You can have the player turn off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes. To turn on this f unction, set “AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON” (the default setting is “OFF”) (page 77).

Note

Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the digital jack.

Additional operations

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

Playing Discs

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To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Press X

Resume play after pause

Go to the next chapter, track, or sce ne in continuous play mode

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

Stop play and remove the disc

Replay the previous scene (DVD VIDEO only)

z Hint

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

Note

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

REPLAY

Press X or H

Press >

Press .

Press Z

Press REPLAY

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

[/1

ENTER

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

The player turns on and “LOCKED” app ears 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 74), the disc tray remains locked.

O RETURN

Searching for a Particular Point on a

(Search, Scan, Slow-motion

Disc

Play, Freeze Frame)

You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.

c / C

Note

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

Locating a point quickly (Search)

During playback, keep pressing C to locate a point in the playback direction or keep pressing c to locate a point in the opposite direction. When you find the point you want, release the button to return to normal playback speed.

Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan)

Press m or M while playing a disc. When you find the point you want, press H to return to normal speed. Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed changes. Thr ee speeds are

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available. With each press the indication changes as follows:

Playback direction

×2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD only)

FF2M T FF1

Opposite direction

×2b

(DVD VIDEO only) t FR1m t FR2

×2B”/“× 2b” playback speed is ab out

The “ twice the normal speed. The “FF2M”/ “FR2m” playback speed is faster than “FF1M”/“FR1m.”

M T

Watching frame by frame (Slowmotion play)

Press m or M when the player is in pause mode. To return to the n ormal 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

SLOW2 y SLOW1

Opposite direction (DVD only)

SLOW2 y SLOW1

The “SLOW2 y”/“SLOW2 ” playback speed is slower than “SLOW1 y”/“SLOW1

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Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

When the player is in the pause mode, press

C to go to the next frame. Press c 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.

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Playing Discs

Using the click shuttle on the player (Shuttle mode)

Example: DVP-NS755V

Turn the click shuttle on the player. The playback speed change s depending on the turning direction and degree of rotation as follows:

◆During playback

FF2M Fast forward (faster than FF1M)

FF1M Fast forward

×2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/ CD only)

PLAYN (normal speed)

×2b (DVD VIDEO only)

FR1m Fast rewind

FR2m Fast rewind (faster than FR1m)

If you turn the click shuttle qu ickly, the playback speed goes to “FF2M” or “FR2m” at once.

◆During pause mode (DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only)

SLOW1 (playback direction)

SLOW2 (playba ck direction – slower than SLOW1 )

PAUSEX

SLOW2 (opposi te direction – slower than SLOW1 ) (DVD only)

SLOW1 (oppos ite direction) (DVD only)

JOG

Click shuttle

To return to normal play

Press H.

Playing a disc frame by frame using the click shuttle (Jog mode)

Press JOG.

The indicator lights up and the player enters pause mode.

Turn the click shuttle.

Depending on the turning speed, playback goes to frame-by-fram e playback in the direction that the cl ick shuttle is turned. Turn the click shuttle clockwise to go forward, and counterclockwise to rewind (DVD only). If you turn the click shuttle at a constant speed for a while, the playback speed goes to slow or normal.

To return to normal play

Press H.

To turn off the Jog mode

Press JOG again so that the indicator turns off.

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Resuming Playback From

2CH

the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

Resume)

The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you in sert the same disc. When you store a resume playback point for the 41st disc, the resu me playback point for the first disc is de leted.

(Multi-disc

Notes

•“MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set t o “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 78).

•The resume playback po int for the current disc is cleared when:

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

•Resume Play does not work du ring Shuffle Play and Program Play.

•This function may not work with some disc s.

Using the DVD’s Menu

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains

Playing Discs

several titles, you can s elect 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

RW Disc

Some DVD-RW discs in VR (Video Recording) mode have t wo 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.

While playing a disc, press x to

stop playback.

“RESUME” appears on the fr ont panel display.

Press H.

The player starts play back from the point where you stopped the disc in step 1.

z Hints

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

•For DVD-RWs in VR mode, CDs, Super Audio CDs, and DATA CDs, the player remembers the resume playback point for the current disc unless the disc tray is opened, the power cord is disconnected, or only for DATA CDs, the player enters standby mode.

Press X/x to select the setting.

•PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing.

•ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded.

Press ENTER.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD Disc

SACD MULTI/2CH

Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD

Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playbac k area. You can select the playback area you want to listen to.

Press SACD MULTI/2CH in stop mode.

The following display appears.

Press SACD MULTI/2CH repeatedly to select the item.

•MULTI: plays a multi-channel playback area.

•2CH: plays a 2 channel playbac k area. The “MULTI” indicator in the front panel display lights up when pl aying a multi-channel playback area.

SACD/CD

C/X/x/c

Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The disc’s menu appears on th e TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

Press C/X/x/c or the number

ENTER

MENUTOP MENU

buttons to select the item you want to play or change.

Press ENTER.

z Hint

The disc’s menu also appears when the TOP MENU or MENU button on the player is pressed.

Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD

Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer. You can select the playback layer you want to listen t o.

Playing Discs

Press SACD/CD in stop mode.

Each time you press the button, an HD layer or a CD layer is alternately se lected. When playing a CD layer, the “CD” indicator in the front panel display lights up.

Notes

•For details about S uper Audio CD discs, see page

88.

•Each play mode function works only within the selected layer or playback area.

X/x

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER.

The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” appear.

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1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 PLAY LIST PLAY LIST ORIGINAL

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions

PBC (Playback Control) allow s you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.

Number buttons

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X/x

Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

ENTER

STOP DVD-RW

(PBC Playback)

ENTER O

RETURN

functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

Select the item number you want by pressing X/x or the number buttons.

Press ENTER.

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.

z Hint

You can also select “MULTI/2CH” from the Control Menu (page 13).

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To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stoppe d 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 me nu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H.

Notes

•Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” i n the instructions supplied with the dis c. 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 an MP3 Audio Track

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format.

C/X/x/c

Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray.

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

•The player can play MP 3 audio tracks recorded in the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.

•The playback order may be different from the edited order. See “The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks” below for details.

Selecting an album and track

Press MENU.

The list of MP3 albums recorded on the DATA CD appears.

ENTER

O RETURN

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3 0

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

Playing Discs

Select an album using X/x and press ENTER.

The list of tracks contained in the al bum appears.

J A Z Z

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1 ( 9 0

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

07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME

Select a track using X/x and press ENTER.

The selected track starts playi ng. When a track or album is being played, its title is shaded.

To go to the next or previous p age

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 “

•ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

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See the instructions of the CD-R/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 tracks, recorded in the 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

About MP3 audio tracks

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

album

track

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

1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks

contained within a currentl y selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C co ntains D so before

5.)

When you press MENU and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 41), t he 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 be played in that order.

•Since a disc with many trees takes lo nger to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums of no more than two trees.

Notes

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

•The playback order above may not be appli cable if there are more than a total of 999 albums and tracks in the DATA CD.

•The player can recognize up to 499 alb ums (the player will count just albums, including albums that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player will not play any albums beyon d the first 499 albums. Of the first 499 albums, the player will play no more than a combined total of 999 albums and tracks.

4 is played

Various Play Mode

X/x/c

(Program Play,

ENTER

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Functions

Shuffle Play, Repeat Play , A-B Repeat Play)

You can set the following play mo des:

•Program Play (page 43)

•Shuffle Play (page 45)

•Repeat Play (page 46)

•A-B Repeat Play (page 46)

Note

The play mode is canceled when: –you open the disc tray. –the player enters standby mode by pressi ng [/1.

Creating your own program (Program 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 program. You can pr ogram up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.

Number buttons CLEAR

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY twice (when playing a Super Audio CD/CD, press once).

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (PROGRAM), then press ENTER.

The options for “PROGRAM” appear.

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1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5 OFF OFF SET ON

Playing Discs

Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER.

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

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TITLE – –

2. TITLE – –

3. TITLE – –

4. TITLE – –

5. TITLE – –

6. TITLE – –

7. TITLE

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

Select the title, chapter, or track you want to program.

◆ 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

PLAY DVD VIDEO

– –

01 02 03 04 05

Titles or tracks recorded on a disc

– –

ALL

02 03

– –

ALL

Next, press X/x or the number buttons to 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

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD

For example, select track “02.” Press X/x or the number buttons to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER. The track number may be displayed in 3 digits for a Super Audio CD.

Selected track

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

To program other titles, chapters, or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.

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

Press H to start Program Play.

Program Play begins. When the program ends, you can r estart the same program again by press ing H.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To play the same program again, select “ON” in step 3 and press ENTER.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

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–

0 3

– –

0:15:30

– –

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To change or cancel a program

TITLE

DISC

– –

(10)

1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Creating

your own program (Progr am Play).”

2 Select the program number of the title,

chapter, or track you want to ch ange or cancel using X/x or the number butto ns, and press c.

3 Follow step 5 for new programming. To

cancel a program, select “--” un der “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 program (Progr am 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 Program Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play” (page 46) or “Shuffle Play” (page 45).

Note

When playing Super VCDs, the total time of the programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)

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

CLEAR

SHUFFLE

Press SHUFFLE during playback.

The following display appears.

Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select the item to be shuffled.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

• TITLE

• CHAPTER

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD

• TRACK

◆ When Program Play is activated

• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks

selected in Program Play.

To return to normal play

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

z Hints

•You can set Shuffle Play while the play er 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.

•You can also select “SHUFFLE” from the Control Menu (page 13).

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 Shuff le or

Playing Discs

Program Play modes.

CLEAR

REPEAT

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD

• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.

• TRACK: repeat s the current track.

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

• DISC: repeats all of the albums.

• ALBUM: rep eats the current album.

• TRACK: repeat s the current track.

◆ When Program Play or Sh uffle Play is activated

• ON: repeats Program Play or Shuff le

Play.

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 13).

Repeating a specific portion (A-

Press REPEAT during playback.

The following display appears.

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: rep eats 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: rep eats the current

chapter.

B 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

During playback, when you find the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press A-B.

The starting point (point A) is set.

A-B

A-B REPEAT

When you reach the ending po int (point B), press A-B again.

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

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR.

z Hint

You can also select “A-B REPEAT” from the Control Menu (page 13).

Notes

•When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are canceled.

•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.

ENTER

Set point B with .

CHAPTER

A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55

TIME

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Playing Discs

Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/

(Search mode)

Scene

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Sup er Audio CD/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.

◆ 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

TRACK

INDEX

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback

SCENE

INDEX

◆ When playing a Super Audio CD/CD

TRACK

INDEX

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

ALBUM

TRACK

Select the number of the title, track, scene, time code, etc. you

Number buttons

CLEAR

SEARCH MODE

ENTER

Press SEARCH MODE.

The following display appears. “--

)” appears next to the icon (**

(**

refers to a number). The number in parentheses i ndicates the total number of titles, tracks, indexes, scenes, etc., of the disc.

Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select the search method.

want by pressing the number buttons to select the digit.

For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, select “TIME/TEXT” in step 2 and enter “21020.”

If you make a mistake

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

Press ENTER.

The player starts playback from the selected number.

To turn off the display

Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the display is turned off.

z Hints

•You can display the firs t scene of titles, chapters or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start playback dir ectly by selecting one of the scenes. Fo r details, see page

49.

•You can also select “TITLE,” “CHAPTER,” “TRACK,” “INDEX,” “SCENE,” “TIME/ TEXT,” or “ALBUM” from the Control Menu (page 13).

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Note

TITLE VIEWER

PLAYT 1:01:57

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode.

Searching by Scene

(PICTURE NAVIGATION)

You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickl y.

PICTURE NAVI

C/X/x/c

Press PICTURE NAVI during

ENTER

O RETURN

playback.

The following display appears.

ENTER

Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select the item.

Refer to the explanations given for each item in the following sections.

•TITLE VIEW ER (for DVD VIDEO only)

•CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO only)

•TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD only)

•STROBE PLAYB ACK (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only)

• ANGLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO only)

Press ENTER.

To return to normal play

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION” from the Control Menu (page 13).

Searching for a Scene

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 mute d 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 perf orming step 3 of “Searching by Scene (PIC TURE 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.

Dividing a scene into 9 sections (STROBE PLAYBACK)

You can display 9 consecutive moving pictures on the screen.

When you press X after performing step 3 of “Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)” above, the moving pictures pause.

Displaying different angles simultaneously (ANGLE VIEWER)

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you can display all of the angles recorded on the disc on the screen divided into 9 sections.

You can also play back from the se lected angle. After performing step 3 of “Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)” above, select the angle using C/X/x/c and press ENTER.

Viewing Information About the 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/Super Audio CD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on th e disc.

TIME/TEXT

Press TIME/TEXT during playback.

The following display appears .

Time information

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the time information.

The display and the kinds o f time that you can change depend on the disc yo u are playing.

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◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW

(hours: minutes: seconds)

•T

*:*:*

Playing time of the current title

•T–

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current title

•C

*:*:*

Playing time of the current chapter

•C–

*:*:*

Remaining time of the current chapter

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)

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(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current scene

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

(minutes: seconds)

•T

*:*

Playing time of the current track

•T–

*:*

Remaining time of the current track

•D

*:*

Playing time of the current disc

•D–

*:*

Remaining time of the current disc

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

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(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

◆ When playing a Super VCD

•T–

(minutes: seconds)

*:*

Playing time of the current track

To check the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text or track and album names (MP3 audio)

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD VIDEO/ Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD. The DVD/Super Audio CD/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 54).

Checking the information on the front panel display

You can view the time information an d text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as fo llows when you change the time information on your TV screen.

When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD

Track playing time and the current track and index number