Sony DVP-NS915V, DVP-NS755V User Manual

CD/DVD Player

Operating Inst ructions

3-075-803-11(1)

DVP-NS755V DVP-NS915V

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.

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.

For DVP-NS755V

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

“dangerous voltage”

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELEC TRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

For customers in the U.S.A

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DVP-NS755V Serial No.______________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the

receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation

between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

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

Power requirements and power consumption t

On safety

• Ca ution – The use of optical instruments with this p roduct wi ll increase e ye hazard.

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

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplu g the player and have it checked by quali f ie d personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• The player is not disconne cted fro m the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

• I f 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, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

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

On placement

• Place the player in a l oc at ion wi th ade quat e 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.

• Do not install the player in an inclined position. It is des i gned to be operated in a horizontal position only.

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

0-000-000-00

• Keep the player and discs away f ro m equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ov ens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place h eavy objects on the player.

On operation

• If the player is br ou ght di re ctl y fr om a co ld to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on th e 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 do n’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 pe ak l eve l se cti on is pl ay ed.

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.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Guide to the Control Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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

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

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

Searching for a Particular Poin t on a Disc

(Search, 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playing an MP3 Audio Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Various Play Mode Function s (P ro gr am Pl ay, Sh uf fle Play, Repeat Play,

A-B Repeat Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Searching for a Title/Chap t er/Tr ac k/ I ndex/Scene (Search mode) . . . . . . . . 48

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Checking the Play Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

SURROUND Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Enjoying Mo vies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . . . . . . . . 64

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver)

With the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Setting the Display or Sound Tra ck Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 74

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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). . . . . 87

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

About this Manua l

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: DVP-NS755V, and DVP-NS915V. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the player. DVP-NS755V is the model used for illustration pur poses unless otherwise specified. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “(DVP-NS915V only).”

• 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 general 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) labeled wi t h identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this player.

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

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

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ALL

Region code

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following dis cs :

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CD s)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that co nforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its ext ended format, Joliet

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Au dio discs

* A logical format of files and folder 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 no n- st andard shape (e.g ., card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the ad hesive of cellophan e tape or a sticker still left on it.

For DVP-NS755V

The player cannot pl ay discs recorded in a color system other th an NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this pl ayer conforms to the NTSC color system).

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 play er pla y s DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers desi gned, 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.

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 copy protection signal. “Copyright lock” appears on the screen. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played. * CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable

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

Notes about the Di sc s

• To keep the disc cle an, handl e the dis c 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 dir ect sunlight as the temperature ma y rise considerably ins i de the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cl eaning 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.

Index to Parts an d Controls

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

Front panel

DVP-NS755V

DVP-NS915V

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 y er is in standby mode.

B PROGRESSIVE indicator (76)

Lights up when ou tputting progres sive 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 contain s 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 button/indicator (36) K TOP MENU button (38) L M ENU button (38) (41) M O RETURN button (34) N DISPLAY button (13) O x (stop) button (34) P X (pause) button (34) Q H (pl a y) button (33) R Front panel display (10) S (remote sensor) (16) T SURROUND button (57) U PICTURE MODE button (62)

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Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

Playing status

Disc type

Current audio signal (56)

Current play mode (43)

Current title and chapter (52)

Lights up when you can ch ange the a ngle (60)

Playing time (52)

For DVP-NS915V

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Pl ayback Control (PBC) (40)

Disc type

Playing status

Current play mode (43)

Current scene (52)

For DVP-NS915V

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

Playing time (52)

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

Disc type*

Playing status

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

Playing time (52)

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 displayed.

z Hint

You can turn off the front panel displa y by se tting “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “OFF” in the Setup Display (page 77).

Current track and index (52)

For DVP-NS915V

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

Rear panel

DVP-NS755V

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

CENTER

WOOFER

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

YPR

DVP-NS915V

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

CENTER

WOOFER

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

YPR/CR

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

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

SCAN SELECT

PB/CB

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

E LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks (20) F S VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (20 ) G COMP ONEN T VIDEO OUT jacks

(20) The jack names differ depending on the models. DVP-NS755V: Y, P

B, PR

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

H COMP ONEN T VIDEO OUT/SCAN

SELECT switch (76)

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Remote

A TV/DVD switch (70)

Z OPEN/CLOSE button (34)

B C Number buttons (38)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

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)

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 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 VOL (volume) +/– buttons (70)

The + button has a t actile 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) butt on (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) eg MENU button (38) (41)

* Use the tactile dot as a refere n ce when operating

the player.

Guide to the Control Menu Display

Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the 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 53).

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.

Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only)

ADVANCED display (DVD only. See page 53.)

Control Menu display off

Control Menu items

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Selected item

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

* Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/ 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.

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 Items

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

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

Selects the title, scene, or track 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 pl ayed.

INDEX (page 48)

Selects the index to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 38)

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 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 l anguage.

ANGLE (page 60)

Changes the an gl e.

SURROUND (page 57)

Selects the surro und functions.

ADVANCED (page 53)

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

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 65)

Set to prohibit playba ck on this player.

SETUP (page 73)

QUICK Setup (pag e 29) Use Quick Se tup t o ch oose th e de sire d lan guage of th e on-s cree n di splay , the aspec t 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, 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 46)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

BNR (page 61)

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 62)

Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select 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 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 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

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 pag e 20.

Notes

• You cannot connect this player to a TV t h at 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 (pinpl ug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

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

• Do not expose the rem ote 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 the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect th e power cord last.

Simple Start Guide

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

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

l : Signal flow

1 Audio/video

cord (supplied)

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

CENTER

WOOFER

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)1 or 2

S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

SCAN SELECT

to video input

to audio input

CD/DVD Player

3 Power source

INPUT

VIDEO

(yellow)

(white)

AUDIO

(red)

2 Power source

To change the aspect ratio for the connected TV

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

When connectin g to a TV that accepts progressive 480p (525p) format signals

You need to use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to vie w progre ssive si gnals. H ook up your TV using pattern C on page 20, and then run Quick Setup on page 29.

To change the colo r s yst em (D VP-N S915 V only)

The color system of the player can be set to NTSC or PAL. If the on -screen display 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 sys t em , hold "/1 down for a few secon ds while pressing X on the player.

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z Hints

• To check the current setting of the player’s color system, press "/1. The power indic ator light s up in green. If “NTSC” appears on the front panel display, the color system of th e p layer is set to NTSC. If not, th e c o lor system is set to PAL.

• When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereomono 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.

Step 4: Playing a Disc

Example: DVP-NS755V

With the playback side facing down

Simple Start Guide

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

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

D Press A on th e 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 the menu and play the DVD VIDEO (page 38) or VIDEO CD disc (page 40).

To stop playin g

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.

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

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

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect thi s player to your TV monit or, pr ojector, or AV am plifier (receive r) using a video cord. Select one of the patter ns 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

(yellow)

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(green)

(blue)

(red)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)1 or 2

l : Signal flow

(yellow)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

CENTER

(green)

(red)(blue) to COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

YPR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

SCAN SELECT

CD/DVD player

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

to S VIDEO OUT 1 or 2

INPUT

S VIDEO

S VIDEO cord (not suppli e d)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (rece iver)

A 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 wh it e pl ugs to connect to the audio input jacks (p age 24). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

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

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

Connect the compo nent via the COMPONEN T V I D E O OU T jacks using a compo ne nt video cord (not supplie d) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length . You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p (525p) format signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” t o “PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SETUP” (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).

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

Green Blue Red

Hookups

Notes

• Do not connect a VCR, etc . betwe e n your TV and the pla yer. If you pa ss the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV ha s only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to thi s ja ck .

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displa ye d in the picture. In the case of progressi ve sca n pic ture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

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 57), TVS WIDE (page 57)

A D

(page 24)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 58)

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 effects: D olb y 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)

and two speakers

(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 from Dolby

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

** Manufactured 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 nt s is su e d an d pe nd i ng. “ DTS ” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hookups

Connecting to your TV

This connection wil l us e your TV speakers for so und.

CD/DVD player

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

CENTER

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

SELECTABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SCAN SELECT

AUDIO

VIDEO

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

LINE OUT

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.

(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

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

CENTER

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

SELECTABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SCAN SELECT

B-1

B-2

Hookups

B-2

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/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)

MD deck/DAT deck

AUDIO

B-1

(white)

(red)

LINE OUT

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

(red)(white)

to audio inputto coaxial or optical

VIDEO

z Hints

B-1

• In connection

, you can use the supplied

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

• To realize bett er sur r ound 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

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

FRONT REAR

WOOFER

5.1CH OUTPUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

C-2

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

C-2

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

SELECTABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE INTERLACE

SCAN SELECT

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

C-1

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/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]

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Rear (L)

l: Signal flow

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

Center

z Hint

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

(red)

AUDIO

LINE OUT

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

(red)(white)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Rear (mono)

VIDEO

Front (R)

Notes

• When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center spea ke r, 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) wi th 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.

CD/DVD player

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to 5.1CH

OUTPUT

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

D-2

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

CENTER

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

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

S VIDEO OUT

Hookups

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Center

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)

Rear (L)

Front (R)

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Rear (R)

: Connecting to the 5.1ch input jacks

D-1

You can enjoy 5.1c h surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. (When 6 spe akers are connected, set “SURROUND” to “OFF.”) You can also enjoy Dolby 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 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 Hint

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

• To enhance the sound 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.

D-2

Notes

• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96kHz sampling fre que nc y, 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

Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the playe r and TV power cords into an AC outlet .

Step 4: Quick Setu p

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number o f basi c adjust ments for using the play er. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. The on-screen displays differ depending on the player model.

[/1

./>

Hookups

X/x

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1. 3 Switch the input selector on your

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

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, select “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 74).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a

disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in th e on-screen display appears. The available languages differ depending upon the player model.

ENTER

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

5 Press X/x to select a language.

The player uses th e l anguage selected here to display the menu and subtitles as well.

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