Sony DVP-NS705V User Manual

CD/DVD Player

Operating Inst ructions

3-075-802-11(1)

DVP-NS705V DVP-NS905V

WARNING

Welcome!

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

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

CAUTION

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

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with

or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

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

Installing

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

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

Precautions

On safety

• Caution – The use of optical instrumen ts with this p roduct wi ll increase e ye hazard.

• S houl d any so lid objec t or liqui d fa ll int o the cabinet, unplu g the player and have it checked by quali f ie d personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• T he playe r is not di sconnect ed from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

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

On placement

• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

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

• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

If you have any questi ons or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On operation

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

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

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.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Simple Star t Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 3: TV Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 4: Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 3: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Step 4: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Searching for a Particular Poin t on a Dis c (S ear ch, Scan, Slow-motion Play,

Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Resuming Playback Fro m the Poi nt Where You Stopped the Disc

(Multi-disc Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Playing an MP3 Audio Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Pla y, R epeat Play,

A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Searching for a Title/Chap t er/Tr ac k/ I ndex/Scene (Search mode) . . . . . . . . 49

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Checking the Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

SURROUND Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Enjoying Mo vies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . . . . . . . . 65

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the

Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Setting the Display or Sound Tra ck Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 75

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Self-diagnosis Functio n (W hen letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . 86

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

About This Manual

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: DVP-NS705V and DVP-NS905V. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the player. DVP-NS905V is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,

“DVP-NS905V onl y. ”

• Instructions in this manual describe the

controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they hav e the same or similar names as those on the remote.

•“DVD” may be used as a gener al term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, and DVD-RWs.

• The meanings of the icons used in this manual are described below:

Icon Meaning

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

Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

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

Functions available for Super Audio CDs

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

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

* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard

format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO (page 87)

DVD-RW (page 87)

Super Audio CD (page 88)

VIDEO CD

Music CD

“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are trademarks.

Region code

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

DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this player.

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

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

0-000-000-00

ALL

Region code

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following dis cs :

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats:

–music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*

Level 1/Level 2, or its ext ended format, Joliet

• D ata part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

* A logical form at of file s a nd f olde r s on CD-

ROMs defined by ISO (International St an da rd Organization)

Also, the player cannot play the fo llowing discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.

• A disc that has a non-standard sha p e (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.

some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyrigh t protection techn ol ogy that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, ot her intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Co rporation, and other r ig ht s owners. Use of th i s copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporati on, and is intend ed for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Rever se engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Notes About the D i scs

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

Note

Some DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs cannot be played o n this player due to the record ing quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. The disc will not play if it ha s not been correctly finalized. Also, images in DVD-RW discs with CPRM* protection may not be played if the y contain a c opy protection si gnal. “Copyright lock” appears on the screen. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played. * CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable

Media) is a coding technology t ha t pr otects the copyright of images.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intent i onally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producer s designed,

• Do not expose the disc to direct s un l i ght 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 it s case.

• Cl ean the disc with a cleaning cl oth.

Wipe the disc fr om the centre out.

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

Index to Parts an d Controls

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

Front panel

DVP-NS705V

DVP-NS905V

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

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

B SUPER AUDIO CD indicator

Lights up when playing a Super Audio CD.

C MULTI CHANNEL indicator

Lights up when: –playing a disc that contains multiple

audio signal channels

–the disc is not inserted

D Disc tray (33) E A (open/close) butt on ( 33) F ./> (previ ous/ next ) but tons ( 34) G C/X/x/c ENTER buttons (38)

H Click shuttle (36)

(DVP-NS905V only)

I JOG button/indicator (37)

(DVP-NS905V only)

J TOP MENU button (38) K MENU button (38) (42) L O RETURN button (34) M DISPLAY button ( 13 ) N x (stop) button (34) O X (pause) button (34) P H (play) button (33) Q Front panel display ( 9) R (remote sensor) (16) S SURROUND button (58) T PICTURE MODE button (63)

Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

Disc type

Current audio signal (56)

Playing status

Digital

MULTI

REPEAT 1

SHUFFLE PGM A–B

Current play mode (44)

Current title and chapt er (53)

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

Lights up when you can change the angle (61)

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

MIN SEC

Playing time (53)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (41)

Disc type

Playing status

Digital

MULTI

REPEAT 1MPEG

SHUFFLE PGM A–B

Current play mode (44)

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

Playing time (53)

Current scene (53)

When playing back a Super Audio CD, C D, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Disc type*

Playing status

Lights up when playing the multichannel playback area on Super Audio CDs (40)

Lights up when the player ou tputs the signal in NTSC format

SHUFFLE PGM A–B

Lights up when playing MP3

Digital

REPEAT 1

MP3

Current play mode (44)

MULTI

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

Current track and index (53 )

audio tracks (42)

* When playing the HD lay er of Super Audio CD

discs, the disc type is not displayed.

z Hint

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

MIN SEC

Playing time (53)

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Rear panel

DVP-NS705V

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

DVP-NS905V

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

CENTER

AUDIO

LINE OUT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

LINE (RGB)-TV

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

LINE 2

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) jacks (24)

(25) (26)

E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (19) F S VIDEO OUT jack (19) G LINE 2 jack (17) (19)

(DVP-NS905V only)

H LINE (RGB)-TV jack (17) (19)

(for DVP-NS705V) LINE 1 (RGB)-TV jack (17) (19) (for DVP-NS905V)

Remote

DVP-NS705V A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (71)

Z (open/close) button (34)

B C Number buttons (38)

The number 5 butt on has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (44) E SACD (Super Audio CD)/CD button

(40)

F SACD (Super Audio CD) MULTI/

2CH button (40)

G (subtitle) button (61) H (audio) button (56) I TIME/TEXT button (52) J REPEAT button (46) K ./> (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/standby) button (33) S 2 (volume) +/– buttons (71)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

T t (TV/video) button (71) U ENTER button (performs the same

function as ed)

V (wide mode) button (71) W SHUFFLE button (46) X TV/DVD button (71) Y PICTURE NAVI (navigation) button

(50)

Z (angle) button (61)

wj PICTURE MODE button (63) wk SUR (surround) button (58) wl REPLAY button (34) e; SEARCH MODE button (49) ea m/M (scan/slow) buttons

(35)

es x (stop) button (34) ed ENTER button (29) ef O RETURN button (34) eg MENU button (38) (42)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

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DVP-NS905V

A TV/DVD switch (71)

Z (open/close) butto n ( 34 )

B C Number buttons (38)

The number 5 butt on has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR /- (ten’s digit) button (44)

(71)

E SACD (Super Audio CD)/CD button

(40)

F SACD (Super Audio CD) MULTI/

2CH button (40)

G (subtitle) button (61) H (audio) button (56) I TIME/TEXT button (52) J REPEAT button (46) K ./> (previous/next) buttons (34) L c / C (search/step) buttons

(35)

M H (play) button (33)

The H button has a t actile 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/standby) button (33) S 2 (volume) +/– buttons (71)

The + button has a t actile dot.*

T TV/DVD/t (TV/video) button (71) U ENTER button (performs the same

function as ed)

V (wide mode) button (71) W SHUFFLE button (46) X A-B button (47) Y PICTURE NAVI (navigation) button

(50)

Z (angle) button (61)

wj PICTURE MODE button (63) wk SUR (surround) button (58) wl REPLAY button (34 ) e; SEARCH MODE button (49) ea m/M (scan/slow) buttons

(35)

es x (stop) button (3 4) ed ENTER button (29) ef O RETURN button (34) eg MENU button (38) (42)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operatin g

the player.

Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)

Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Contro l M enu display as follows:

Control Menu display 1

z Hint

You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting “OFF” under “ADVANCED” in the Control Menu (page 54).

Control Menu Display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show di fferent items depend ing on the disc type. For details about each item, please refer to the page s in parentheses.

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.

Currently playing chapter number

Control Menu items

Select ed item

Function nam e of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only)

ADVANCED display (DVD only. See page 54.)

Control Menu display off

Currently playing title number*

Total number of titles*

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Total number of chapters**

) )

OFF OFF

1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

SUBTITLE Select: Cancel:

ENTER RETURN

Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc .)

Type of disc being played

DVD VIDEO

Playing time

Current setting

Options

* Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

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

** Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/

Super Audio CDs/CDs, MP3 audio track number for DATA CDs.

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List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

TITLE (page 49)/SCENE (page 49)/TRACK (page 49)

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

CHAPTER (page 49)/INDEX (page 49)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

ALBUM (page 42)

Selects the album to be played.

TRACK (page 49)

Selects the track to be pl ayed.

INDEX (page 49)

Selects the index to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 39)

Selects the type of title s (DVD-RW) to be p layed, the ORIGINAL on e, or a n edite d PLAY LIST.

TIME/TEXT (page 49)

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 40)

Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.

AUDIO (page 56)

Changes the audio setting.

SUBTITLE (page 61)

Displays the subtitles. Changes the subtitle l anguage.

ANGLE (page 61)

Changes the an gl e.

SURROUND (page 58)

Selects the surro und functions.

ADVANCED (page 54)

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

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 66)

Set to prohibit playba ck on this player.

SETUP (page 74)

QUICK Setup (page 29) Use Quick Se tup t o ch oose t he de sire d lan guage of t he on-s cree n di spla y, th e aspe ct ratio of the TV, the audio output signal, and the size of the speakers you are connecting. 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 44)

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

SHUFFLE (page 46)

Plays the title, ch apt er, or track in rando m order.

REPEAT (page 46)

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

A-B REPEAT (page 47)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

BNR (page 62)

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

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 63)

Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best suits the programme you are watching.

DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 65)

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

PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 50)

Divides the scre en into 9 subscreens to help you find the scene you want quickl y.

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green

except “OFF.” (“SURROUND,” “PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “BNR,” “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” only).

The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in gree n 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

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote

A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the player for your enj o yment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups” on page 19.

Notes

• You cannot connec t this player to a TV that does not have a SCART (EURO AV) or video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

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

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R 6 (si ze AA) batte ries (2)

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, poin t it at the r emote 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 le ak ag e and corrosion.

Step 3: TV Hookups

Connect a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) and mains lead in the or der (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the mains lead last.

CD/DVD Player

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

FRONT REAR

WOOFER

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

CENTER

AUDIO

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

LINE 2

3 mains lead

Simple Start Guide

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

to T LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

to SCART (EURO AV) input

1 SCART (EURO AV)

cord (not supplied)

2 mains lead

l : Signal flow

* Connect to T LINE (RGB)-TV for DVP-

NS705V.

When connecti ng to a stan dard 4: 3 scre en TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, re fer to page 76.

If your TV does not have a SCART (EURO AV) connection

Refer to B in “Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords” on page 19.

LINE 2

to t LINE 2 (DVP-NS905V only)

to SCART (EURO AV) output

VCR

Note

Be sure to connect your TV to the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the LINE 1 (RGB)-TV jack on the player. (DVP-NS905V only)

If you are connecting to a VCR (DVP-NS905V only)

Connect your VCR to the LINE 2 jack on th e player. The VCR can record the signal only from your TV.

Step 4: Playing a Disc

With the playback side facing down

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

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

D Press A on the player to open the

disc tray.

E Place the disc on the tray with the

playback side facing down.

F Press H.

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

After step 6

Depending on the di sc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want from th e m enu and play the DVD VIDEO (page 38) or VIDEO CD disc (page 41).

To stop playin g

Press x.

To remove the disc

Press A.

To turn off the player

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

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, disconnect the mains leads, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 16).

Notes

• Plug cor ds se c ur el y to pr e ven t unwa nte d noise.

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

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect th is player to your TV moni tor, pr ojector, or AV ampl ifier ( receive r) using a video cord. Select one of the patter ns A through C, according to the inp ut jack on yo ur TV moni tor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).

B C

INPUT

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(yellow)

VIDEO

AUDIO

to LINE OUT (VIDEO )

to T LINE 1 (RGB)-TV*

Audio/video cord (supplied)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

FRONT REAR

WOOFER

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

CENTER

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

S VIDEO OUT

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

to t LINE 2 (DVP-NS905V only)

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projecto r or AV amplifier (receiver)

to S VIDEO OUT

CD/DVD player

LINE 2

Hookups

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

l : Signal flow

* Connect to T LINE (RGB)-TV for DVP-NS705V.

connecting the VCR

,continued

VCR

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

Connect the SCAR T (EUR O AV) cord (n ot supplied). Be sure to make the c onnections f irmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. Also, when you se t “LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB” under “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Displa y (page 76), use a SCART (EURO AV) cor d th at conforms to each signal.

If you are connecting to a VCR (DVP-NS905V only)

Connect your VCR to the LINE 2 jack on the player. The VCR can record the signal only from your TV.

B If you are connecting to a video input jack

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

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

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

C If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

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

Notes

• Do not con ne ct 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 you r TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack.

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

• When you c onne c t the pla ye r to your TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the player automatically when you start playback or press any button except for \/1. In this case, press TV/DVD on the remote to return the input to the TV.

When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear on the PAL colour system television s. In th is ca se, open the tray and remove the disc.

For DVP-NS905V

• If you cannot view the pictures from a VCR through this player whic h is conne c te d to a TV with RGB component jacks, set to t (Audio/Video) on your TV. When you selec t (RGB), the TV cannot receive the signal from the VCR.

• If you want to use your VCR’s SmartLink function, connect the VCR to your TV’s SmartLink jack and connect the player to the TV with anot he r jack .

• The Sma rtLink function may not work properly if your VCR is connec ted to your TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jacks on the player.

Hookups

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

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

Select a connection

Select one of the foll owing connections, through .

Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example)

• Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 58), TVS WIDE (page 58)

A D

(page 24)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 59)

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 59)

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 ef fects: – Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 87) – DTS (5.1 ch) (DVP-NS905V only) (page 87) – Super Audio CD Mul t i ch annel (page 88) – MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 87)

and two speakers

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

• Surround ef fects: – Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 87) – DTS (5.1 ch) (page 87) – MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 87)

(page 25)

(page 26)

(page 27)

z Hint

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

* Manufactured under license fro m Dolby

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

For DVP-NS705V

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

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

For DVP-NS905V

** Man u fac tured under license from Digital

Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wi de pa te nts is su e d an d pe nd i ng. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” a re registere d trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hookups

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in

A of “Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 19), you do not have to co nnect audio

cords to your TV .

CD/DVD player

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

FRONT REAR

WOOFER

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

CENTER

AUDIO

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

LINE 2

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l : Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page

19).

z Hint

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

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

Connecting to a stereo amplifier (r eceiver) and 2 speakers/ Connecting to

an MD deck or DAT deck

If the stereo amplifie r ( re ce iv er ) h a s audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (re ceiver).

CD/DVD player

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

FRONT REAR

WOOFER

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

CENTER

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

LINE 2

B-1

B-2

Hookups

B-2

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

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

digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

(red)(white)

to audio inputto coaxial or optical

MD deck/DAT deck

AUDIO

LINE OUT

B-1

VIDEO

z Hints

B-1

• In connection

, you can use the supplied

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

• To real iz e better surround sound effects, make sure that your listening position is in between your speakers.

Note

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

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

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

You can enjoy the Dol by Surround effects onl y w hen playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R aud i o input jacks only, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, us e .

CD/DVD player

CENTER

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

FRONT REAR

WOOFER

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

C-2

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

LINE 2

C-1

C-2

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

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

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

l: Signal flow

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Centre

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(red)(white)

to audio input

(white)

AUDIO

(red)

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Rear (mono)

C-1

VIDEO

Front (R)

z Hint

For correct speaker location, refer to the ope rat ing instructions of the amplifier (receiver).

Notes

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

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

Connecting t o an AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch inpu t ja cks and /or a

digital input jack and 4 to 6 speakers

D-2

D-1

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

D-1

CENTER

WOOFER

If your AV amplif i er (receiver) has 5. 1 channel inputs, use . If you want to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its di gital jack usin g . With the following connectio ns, you can enjoy a more rea li s ti c audio presence in the comfort of your own ho m e.

D-2

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

CD/DVD player

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

FRONT REAR

WOOFER

5.1CH OUTPUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

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

CENTER

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

LINE 2

to 5.1CH OUTPUT

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

Hookups

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Centre

Subwoofer

l: Signal flow

AV amplifier (receiver) having

5.1ch inputs or/and a decoder

Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

,continued

: Connecting to the 5.1ch input jacks

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You can enjoy 5.1c h surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS (DVP-NS905V onl y), or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. (When 6 speakers are connected, set “SURROUND” to “OFF.”) You can also enjoy Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) sounds, or surround sounds using various “SURROUND” modes (page 58).

: Connecting to a digital jack

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This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digita l, MPEG au dio, or DT S decode r function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.

z Hints

• For connection For correct speaker location , refer to the operatin g instructions of the connecte d com ponents.

• To enhance the sound performance:

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

size and performance .

– Place the subwoofer between the left and right

front speakers.

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Notes

For conne ction

• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “DTS” (for DVP-NS905V) or “ON” (for DVP-NS705V) in Quick Setup (page 29). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “MPEG” (page 80). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the spe akers.

• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz 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.

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