Sony DVP-NS705V, DVP-NS755V, DVP-NS905V, DVP-NS915V, RMT-D146P Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

US Model

Canadian Model

DVP-NS755V

AEP Model

UK Model

DVP-NS705V/NS905V

E Model

DVP-NS915V

Russian Model

Saudi Arabia Model

Middle East Model

Australian Model

New Zealand Model

DVP-NS905V

CD/DVD PLAYER

DVP-NS705V/NS755V/

NS905V/NS915V

RMT-D146P/D147A/D147E/D1470/D147P

SPECIFICATIONS

Photo: DVP-NS905V (Silver type)

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system :

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 Aud i o CD : 2 Hz to 100 kHz (50 kHz: –3 dB ±1dB)/CD: 2Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

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

(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks only (LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only) (AEP, UK, Russian)

) (EXCEPT AEP, UK, Russian)

Harmonic distortion: 0.003 % Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO/Super Audi o

CD: 103 dB/CD: 99 dB

Wow and flutter: Less than detected value

(±0.001% W PEAK)

(Jack name: Jack type/Output 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)

DIGITA L OUT (CO AXIA L): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

5.1CH OUTPUT: Phono jack/2 Vrms/

10 kilohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, P

B/CB

, PR/

): 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 22 110–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

0–240 V AC, 50/60Hz

See page 1-1 for further information

Power consumption:

15 W 16 W 17 18 W

See page 1-1 for further information

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

2.6 kg (5

lb)

DVP-NS905V/NS915V:

2.8 kg (6

lb)

Operating temperature: 5 ° C to 35 ° C

(41

F to 95°F)

Operating humidity: 25 % t o 80 %

Supplied accessories

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

ENERGY STAR

is a U.S. registered mark.

As an

ENERGY STAR

Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR

guidelines for

energy efficiency.

DVP-NS705V/NS905V: PAL (NTSC)

Outputs

(

AEP, UK, Russian:

EXCEPT AEP, UK, Russian:

Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load

impedance)

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

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: 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

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)

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

430 × 74 × 257 mm (17 × 3 × 10

in.)

DVP-NS905V/NS915V:

430 × 77 × 257 mm (17 × 3

× 10

in.) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

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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.

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.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES 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.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC 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.

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

1.5 k

Ω

0.15 µF

AC voltmeter (0.75 V)

To Exposed Metal Parts on Set

Earth Ground

LEAKAGE TEST

The AC leakage from 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 manufacturers' instructions to use these

instruments.

2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. T he Data Precision 245

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by 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)

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.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

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.

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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

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

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

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)

Power Block

(Page 2-1)

Optical Pick-Up

(Page 2-3)

IF-94 Board

(Page 2-3)

AV-64 Board

(Page 2-2)

ER-19 Board

(Page 2-2)

MB-105 board

(Page 2-2)

Mechanism Deck

(Page 2-2)

Tray Cover Ass’y

(Page 2-1)

Front Panel Block

Ass’y

(Page 2-1)

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1 MB-105 board

6 CK-122 board

2 Stand

4 Two screws

(B3)

3 Connector

(CN101)

5 Connector

(CN601)

3. HOW TO SERVICE MB-105 BOARD

• Use the service jig.

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 arrow 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)

Fig. 1

Tray

Lever of chuck cam

Aperture

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

Five flexible flat cables

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

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

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

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

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.

Fig. 2

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

Fig. 3

2 Four screws

(B3)

3 Connector (CN601)

4 Connector

(CN102)

5 Connector

(CN101)

6 Flexible flat cables

(FMM-035: CN201)

6 Two flexible flat cables

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

1 CK-120

board

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

Fig. 4

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

Fig. 5

7 Connector

(CN202)

1 Flexible flat cable

(FFC 26P: CN203)

8 Flexible flat cable

(FFC 15P: CN112)

2 Flexible flat cable

(FFC 9P: CN204)

3 Flexible flat cable

(FFC 5P: CN201)

4 Connector

(CN112)

5 Connector

(CN112)

6 Connector

(CN112)

1 Connector

(CN301)

2 Flexible flat cable

(FFC 25P: CN114)

3 Connector

(CN102)

4 Harness 6P

(CN110)

Fig. 6

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SECTION 1

GENERAL

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

DVP-NS705V/NS755V/NS905V/NS915V

Precautions

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

On safety

•Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will in crease eye hazard.

•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 person nel before operating it any further.

On power sources

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

•If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plu g itself; never pull the cord.

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

On placement

•Place the player in a location w ith 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 sub ject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

•Do not install the player in an inclined position. It is designed to be ope rated in a horizontal position only.

•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 o n 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 o r 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 cleani ng disc. It may cause a malfunction.

If you have any questions or p roblems concerning your player, plea se consult your nearest Sony dealer.

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

00W

NO.

0-000-000-00

Power requirements and power consumption t

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefin itely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen . Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the follo wing discs:

•All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO 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 form at, 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-standa rd 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, su ch as PAL or SECAM (this player confo rms 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 t he 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 s ignal. “Copyright lock” appears on the scre en. For more informatio n, 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 produc ers 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 rig hts owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporatio n, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineer ing 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 expo se the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as h ot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

•After playing, store the disc in its case.

•Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

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Index to Parts and 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 when the power is 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 but ton/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)

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Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/ DVD-RW

When playing back a VIDEO CD w ith Playback Control (PB C) (40)

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

*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).

Playing time (52)

Disc type

Current audio signal (56)

Lights up when you can change the angle (60)

Current play mode (43)

Current audio signal (56)

Playing status

Current title and chapter (52)

For DVP-NS915V

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

Disc type

Playing time (52)

Current scene (52)

Current play mode (43)

Playing status

For DVP-NS915V

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

Playing time (52)

Disc type*

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (41)

Current play mode (43)

Current track and index (52)

Playing status

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

For DVP-NS915V

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

Rear panel

DVP-NS755V

DVP-NS915V

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (25)

(26) (27)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (25)

(26) (27)

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

(24) (25) (26)

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 t he models. DVP-NS755V: Y, P

B, PR

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

H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN

SELECT switch (76)

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

FRONT REAR

CENTER

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

YPRSCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

FRONT REAR

CENTER

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

YPR/CRSCAN SELECT

PB/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

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Remote

A TV/DVD switch (70) B

OPEN/CLOSE button (34)

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)

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/standby) 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) 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 th e Control Menu display as follows:

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 wil l show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, please refer to the pages in parentheses.

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

*Displays the scene number for VIDEO C Ds

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

** Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/

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

Control Menu display 1

Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only)

ADVANCED display (DVD only. See page 53.)

Control Menu display off

Control Menu display 1

Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only)

ADVANCED display (DVD only. See page 53.)

Control Menu display off

OFF 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

OFF

1 8 ( 3 4

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

PLAY

Select: Cancel:

SUBTITLE

ENTER RETURN

Currently playing chapter number

Playing time

Total number of chapters**

Options

Current setting

Total number of titles*

Playback status (N Playback,

X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

Selected item

Control Menu items

Type of disc being played

Currently playing title number*

,continued

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 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 n ame.

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 se ttings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator li ghts up in green

when you select any item 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.

PROGRAM (page 43)

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

SHUFFLE (page 45)

Plays the title, chapter, or track 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 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 sh arper picture.

PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 49)

Divides the screen into 9 subscreen s to help you find the scene you want quickly.

Simple Start Guide

Quick Overview

A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough info rmation to start using t he player for your enjoyment. 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 object 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 batteries t o avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

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Simple Start Guide

Step 3: TV Hookups

Connect the supplied audio/vid eo cord and the power cord in the order (1~3) show n below. Be sure to connect the power cord last .

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) form at signals

You need to use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to view progressive signals. Hook up your TV using pattern C on page 20, a nd then run Quick Setup on page 29.

To change the color sys tem (DVP-NS915V only)

The color system of th e 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 system, hold "/1 down for a few seconds while pressing X on t he player.

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

FRONT REAR

CENTER

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)1 or 2

to audio input

Audio/video

cord (supplied)

Power source

to video input

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

CD/DVD Player

Power source

l : Signal flow

,continued

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 play er is set to NTSC. If not, the color 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 th e LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.

Simple Start Guide

Step 4: Playing a Disc

Example: DVP-NS755V

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 pl ayer begins playing the disc.

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.

With the playback side facing down

Hookups

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 supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 16).

Notes

•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

•Refer to the instructions s upplied 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

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

YPRSCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

FRONT REAR

CENTER

Audio/video cord (supplied)

l : Signal flow

Component video cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(green)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(red)(blue)

(yellow)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)1 or 2

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to S VIDEO OUT 1 or 2

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Hookups

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 imag es.

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.)

B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

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

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

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

Connect the component via the COMPO NENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three vi deo cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You wi ll enjoy accurate color re production and high quality images . If your TV accepts progressive 480p (525p) format signals, you mus t use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SETUP ” (page 76).

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/vi deo input jack, connect the player to this jack.

•Consumers shoul d note that not all high definition televi sion sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of pr ogressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this DVD player, please contact our custom er service center.

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Green

Blue

Red

Green

Blue

Red

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

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 the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the following conne ctions, through .

Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example)

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

(page 24)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

and two speakers

•Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 58)

MD deck/DAT deck

•Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 58).

(page 25)

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

•Surroun d effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 87)

(page 26)

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) (pa ge 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) (pa ge 88)

(page 27)

A D

Hookups

z Hint

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

* Manu factured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolb y,” “Pro Logic,” 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 othe r world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater S ystems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV sp eakers for sound.

*The yellow plug is used for video signals (page

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.

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

FRONT REAR

CENTER

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

l : Signal flow

CD/DVD player

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

to audio input

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

(yellow)*

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

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Hookups

Connecting to a stereo amplifi er (receiver) and 2 speaker s/Connecting to

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 directly to the MD deck or DAT deck wi thout using your stereo amplifier (receiver).

z Hints

•In conne ction

, you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using a se parate stereo audio cord.

•To realize 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.

B-1

B-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

FRONT REAR

CENTER

B-2

B-1

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

CD/DVD player

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

MD deck/DAT deck

Front (L)

Front (R)

[Speakers]

(white)

(red)

(red)(white)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

to audio inputto coaxial or optical

digital input

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

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

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTIC AL)

l: Signal flow

B-1

,continued

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

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

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

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 C D audio signals are not output from the digital jack.

C-1

C-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

FRONT REAR

CENTER

C-2

C-1

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

CD/DVD player

Front (R)

Front (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

l: Signal flow

Rear (L)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Center

Rear (mono)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

(red)(white)

to coaxial or optical digital input

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

[Speakers]

to audio input

(white)

(red)

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

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Hookups

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

digital input jack and 4 to 6 speakers

If your AV amplifier (rec eiver) 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 digital jack using . With the following connections, you can enjoy a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.

D-1

D-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

LINE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

FRONT REAR

CENTER

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

FRONT REAR

CENTER

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

D-2

D-1

l: Signal flow

Front (R)

Front (L)

Rear (R)

AV amplifier (receiver) having

5.1ch inputs or/and a decoder

Subwoofer

Center

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

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

[Speakers]

CD/DVD player

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

to audio input

to coaxial or optical digital input

to 5.1CH OUTPUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTIC AL)

,continued

: Connecting to the 5.1ch input jacks

You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound u sing the internal Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. (When 6 speakers are c onnected, set “SURROUND” to “OFF.”) You can also enjoy Dol by Surround (Pro Logic) sounds, or surround sounds using various “SURROUND” modes (page 57).

: Connecting to a digital jack

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplif ier (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-1

D-2

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Hookups

Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord

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

Step 4: Quick Setup

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

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 the sc reen. If this message does not appear, select “QUICK” under “SETUP” in t he Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 74).

Press ENTER without inserting a disc.

The Setup Display for selec ting the language used in the on-screen display appears. The available languages d iffer depending upon the player mode l.

Press X/x to select a language.

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

./>

X/x

ENTER

[/1

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

FRENCH

ENGLISH ENGLISH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

,continued

Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connect ed appears.

Press X/x to select the setting that 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 m ode

•16:9 (page 75)

Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the t ype of video signal appears.

Press X/x to select the type of 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 signa ls.

◆ Interlace format TV (standard TV)

•INTER LACE (pages 76)

◆ Progre ssive format TV

•

PROGRESSIVE (

pages 76)

Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your amplifier (receiver) appears.

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 m atches the audio connection you selected on pages 24 to 27 ( through ).

•If you connect just a TV and noth ing else, select “NO.” Quick Setup is finished and connections are co mplete.

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

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

or both

and

•Select “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OU TPUT.” The Setup Displ ay for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears.

Press X/x to select the type of

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 ).

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

COMPONENT OUT: MODE:

AUTO

16:9

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

INTERLACE

COMPONENT OUT: MODE:

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

YES

Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using.

LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT

B-1 C-1

B-2 C-2

D-2

D-1 D-1

D-2

B D

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

OFF

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER: SHARP

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

DTS:

DOLBY DIGITAL

Hookups

•D-PCM (page 79)

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

Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selected.

Press X/x to select the type of

DTS signal sent to your amplifier (receiver).

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

•D-PCM (page 80)

•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 AV amplifier (receiver) ha s 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 sele ct the size of the

center speaker.

If no center speaker is conn ected, select “NONE” (page 81).

Press ENTER.

“REAR” is selected.

Press X/x to select the size of the

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.

Press X/x to select whether or

not you have connected a subwoofer.

Press ENTER.

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

B-2 C-2

D-2

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

OFF

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER: SHARP

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

DTS

DTS:

D-PCM

B D

B-2 C-2

D-2

SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL:

OFF

TEST TONE:

FRONT: CENTER:

SMALL

LARGE

NONE

LARGE

REAR: SUBWOOFER:

To set

, p

ress , then .

ENTER

NONE

SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL:

OFF

TEST TONE:

FRONT: CENTER:

LARGE

REAR: SUBWOOFER:

NONE

LARGE(REAR)

NONE

LARGE

SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL:

OFF

TEST TONE:

FRONT: CENTER:

LARGE

REAR: SUBWOOFER:

To set, press , then .

ENTER

NONE

YES

LARGE(REAR)

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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 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.

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

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

•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)

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

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

B D

B-1

C-1

B-2 C-2

D-2

D-1

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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

Turn on your TV.

Press [/1.

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

Switch the input selector on your 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.

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 func tion, 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.

[/1

Power indicator

[/1

With the playback side facing down

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Additional operations

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.

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

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

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

The player turns on and “LOCKED” appea rs 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.

To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Press X

Resume play after pause

Press X or H

Go to the next chapter, track, or scen e in continuous play mode

Press >

Go back to the previous chapter, track, or scen e in continuous play mode

Press .

Stop play and remove the disc

Press Z

Replay the previous scene (DVD VIDEO only)

Press REPLAY

./>

REPLAY

ENTER

O RETURN

[/1

Playing Discs

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc

(Search, Scan, Slow-motion

Play, Freeze Frame)

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

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 yo u 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, pre ss H to return to normal speed. Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed changes. Thr ee speeds are

available. With each press the indication changes as follows:

Playback direction

Opposite direction

The “

×2B”/“× 2b” playback speed is ab out

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

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, th e 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

.”

Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

When the player is in the pause mode, press

C to go to the next f rame. 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.

c / C

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

FF2M T FF1

M T

×2b

(DVD VIDEO only) t FR1m t FR2

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Using the click shuttle on the player (Shuttle mode)

Example: DVP-NS755V

Turn the click shuttle on the player. The playback speed changes 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 (fa ster 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 (opposite direction – slower than SLOW1 ) (DVD only)

SLOW1 (opposi te direction) (DVD only)

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-frame playback in the direction that the clic k 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.

JOG

Click shuttle

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Playing Discs

Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Multi-disc

Resume)

The player stores the point w here you stopped the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you inse rt 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.

While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.

“RESUME” appears on the fr ont panel display.

Press H.

The player starts playba ck from the point where you stopped the disc in step 1.

z Hints

•To play from the beginning of th e disc, press 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.

Notes

•“MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “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 during Shuffle Play and Program Play.

•This function may not work with some discs.

Using the DVD’s Menu

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains 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, se lect these items using the MENU button.

Press TOP MENU or MENU.

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

Press C/X/x/c or the number 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 “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVDRW 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.

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.

Number buttons

ENTER

MENUTOP MENU

C/X/x/c

DISPLAY

X/x

ENTER

1 8 ( 3 4

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

DVD-RW

PLAY LIST

ORIGINAL

STOP

Playing Discs

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

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 playback 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 playb ack area. The “MULTI” indicator in the front panel display lights up when play ing a multi-channel playback area.

z Hint

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

SACD MULTI/2CH

SACD/CD

2CH

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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 to.

Press SACD/CD in stop mode.

Each time you press the button, an HD layer or a CD layer is alternately sele cted. When playing a CD layer, the “CD” indicator in the front panel display li ghts up.

Notes

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

88.

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

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions

(PBC Playback)

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

Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC 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.

Number buttons

ENTER O

RETURN

./>

X/x

1-10

Playing Discs

To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped t o select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H.

Notes

•Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” i n the instructions supplied with the disc. 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.

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 MP3 audio tracks recorded in the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.

•The playback order may be dif ferent 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

C/X/x/c

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Select an album using X/x and press ENTER.

The list of tracks contained in the albu m appears.

Select a track using X/x and press ENTER.

The selected track starts playing . 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 num bers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as “

.”

•ID3 tags cannot be displaye d.

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.

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 sess ion will be played back.

Notes

•If you put the exten sion “.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

(

3 0

)

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

J A Z Z 1 ( 9 0

)

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

07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME

ROOT

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

album

track

Playing Discs

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 currently s elected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C cont ains D so

4 is played

before

5.)

When you press MENU and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 41), the a lbums are arranged in the fo llowing 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 longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums of no more than two trees.

Notes

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

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

•The player can recognize up to 499 albums (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.

Various Play Mode Functions

(Program Play, 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 prog ram up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.

Press DISPLAY twice (when pl aying 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.

X/x/c

DISPLAY

ENTER

CLEAR

Number buttons

,continued

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

Press c.

The cursor moves to the title or track row “T” (in this case, “01”).

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.

Next, press X/x or the number buttons to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER.

◆ 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.

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 res tart the same program again by pressi ng 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.

OFF OFF SET ON

1 8 ( 3 4

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

PLAY

PROGRAM

1. TITLE

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

01 02 03 04 05

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

Titles or tracks recorded on a disc

PROGRAM

1. TITLE

– –

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

ALL

01 02 03 04 05 06

– –

02 03 04 05

Chapters recorded on a disc

PROGRAM

1. TITLE

– –

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

ALL

03 04 05 06

– –

01 02 03 04 05

– –

01 02 03 04 05

PROGRAM

1. TITLE 0 2

–

0 3

ALL CLEAR

2. TITLE

– –

3. TITLE

– –

4. TITLE

– –

5. TITLE

– –

6. TITLE

– –

7. TITLE

– –

Selected title and chapter

PROGRAM

1. TRACK 0 2

ALL CLEAR

2. TRACK

– –

3. TRACK

– –

4. TRACK

– –

5. TRACK

– –

6. TRACK

– –

7. TRACK

– –

0:15:30

– –

01 02 03 04 05

Selected track

Total time of the programmed tracks

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Playing Discs

To change or cancel a program

1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Creating

your own program (Program 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 buttons , and press c.

3 Follow step 5 for new programming. To

cancel a program, select “--” under “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 (Program 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. Subseque nt “shuffling” may produce a different playing order.

Press SHUFFLE during playback.

The following display appears.

Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to sele ct 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 player is stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, press H. Shuffle Play starts.

•Up to 200 chapter s in a disc can be played in random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.

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

CLEAR

SHUFFLE

TITLE

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Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)

You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapte r, or track repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Program Play modes.

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: repe ats 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: repe ats the current

chapter.

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

• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

• DISC: repeats all of the albums.

• ALBUM: repeat s the current album.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

◆ When Program Play or Shuf fle Play is activated

• ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffl e

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 sele ct “REPEAT” from the Control Menu (page 13).

Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play)

You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize ly rics, etc.)

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.

REPEAT

CLEAR

DISC

CLEAR

A-B

Playing Discs

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.

A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55

CHAPTER

TIME

Set point B with .

ENTER

A-B REPEAT

Searching for a Scene

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene

(Search mode)

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select t he desired one by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code.

Press SEARCH MODE.

The following display appears. “--

(**

)” appears next to the icon (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indi cates the total number of titles, tracks, ind exes, scenes, etc., of the disc.

Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select the search method.

◆ 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 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 fir st scene of titles, chapters or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start playback dire ctly by selecting one of the scenes. For deta ils, see page

49.

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

Number buttons

ENTER

SEARCH MODE

CLEAR

– –

(10)

1-12

Searching for a Scene

Note

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 quickly .

Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.

The following display appears.

Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select the item.

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

•TIT LE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO only)

•CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO only)

•TRACK VIEW ER (for VIDEO CD only)

•STROBE P LAYBACK (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only)

• ANGLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO only)

ENTER

O RETURN

PICTURE NAVI

C/X/x/c

TITLE VIEWER

ENTER

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Press ENTER.

To return to normal play

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

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

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 sou nd is muted 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 ti tle, chapter, or track. After perf orming step 3 of “Searching by Scene (PICT URE NAVIGATION)” above, select the scene using C/X/x/c and press EN TER.

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If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right. To display the additional titles, ch apters, 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 sele cted 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.

Press TIME/TEXT during playback.

The following display appears .

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the time information.

The display and the kinds of time that you can change depend on the disc you ar e playing.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW

•T

*:*:*

(hours: minutes: seconds)

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)

•

*:*

(minutes: seconds)

Playing time of the current scene

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

•T

*:*

(minutes: seconds)

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)

•

*:*

(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).

TIME/TEXT

PLAYT 1:01:57

Time information

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

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Checking the information on the front panel display

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

When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

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

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•When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the scene number and the playing time are displayed.

•Long text that does not fit in a sing le line will scroll across the front panel display.

•You can also check the time information and text using the Control Menu (page 1 3).

Notes

•Depending on the type of disc being played, the disc’s text or track name may not be displayed.

•The pla yer can only display the first level of the disc’s text, such as th e disc name or title.

•Playing time of MP3 audi o tracks may not be displayed correctly.

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

Title playing time and the current title and chapter number

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time and number of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Text

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

Track name

Track playing time and the current track and album number

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

MIN SEC

Track playing time and the current track and index number

Remaining time of the current track

Remaining time of the disc

Text

Playing time of the disc

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Checking the play information of a DATA CD

By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio).

PLAYT 17:30 128k

JAZZ RIVER SIDE

Bit rate

Album name

Track name

Viewing Information About the Disc

Checking the Play Information

You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is bein g played.

Checking the play information of a DVD (ADVANCED)

Press DISPLAY during playba ck.

The Control Menu is displayed.

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

The options for “ADVANCED” appear.

Press X/x to select items.

For each item, please refer t o “Displays of each item.”

•BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.

•LAYER: displays the layer an d the pick-up point.

Press ENTER.

To turn off the ADVANCE D window

Select “OFF” in step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

Display of each item

By pressing DISPLAY repeatedl y, you can display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,” whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”

◆BIT RATE

When playing MPEG audio sound tracks

Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio data per second in a disc. While playing a disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback picture is displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per second). The higher the bit rate, the larger the amount of data. However, this does not always mean that you can get higher quality pictures or sounds.

◆LAYER

Indicates the approximate point where the disc is playing. If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or “Layer 1”). For details on the layers, see page 87 (DVD VIDEO).

ENTER

X/x

DISPLAY

TIME/TEXT

1 8 ( 3 4

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

BIT RATE

DVD VIDEO

BIT RATE

kbps

Mbps

384

OFF BIT RATE LAYER

PLAY

BIT RATE

kbps

Mbps

384

Audio

Video

BIT RATE

kbps

Mbps

1000

Audio

Video

Appears when the DVD has dual layers

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Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the righ t or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the righ t and left speakers. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with the voca ls on the right channel and the instruments on th e left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.

Press AUDIO during playback.

The following display appears .

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio signal.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List” on page 91 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.

◆ When playing a DVD-RW

The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined. Example:

•1: MAIN

(main sound)

•1: SUB (sub sound)

•1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)

◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio)

The default setting is underlined.

•STEREO

: The standard stereo sound

•1/L: The sound of the left channel (monaural)

•2/R: The sound of the right channel (monaural)

◆ When playing a Super VCD

The default setting is underlined.

•1:STEREO

: The stereo sound of the

audio track 1

•1:1/L: The sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 ( monaural)

•1:2/R: The sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 ( monaural)

•2:STEREO: The stereo sound of the audio track 2

•2:1/L: The sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 ( monaural)

•2:2/R: The sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 ( monaural)

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

AUDIO

DISPLAY

X/x

1:ENGLISH

,continued

Notes

•While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L” or “2:2/R.”

•You cannot change the sound for Supe r Audio CDs.

Displaying the audio information of the disc

Press DISPLAY during playb ack to display the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using X/ x. The channels being played are disp layed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD VIDEO. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the number of the recorded channels may differ.

*“PCM,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” or “DOLBY

DIGITAL” is displayed. In the case of “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the channels in the playing track are displayed by numbers as follows:

For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:

**The letters in the program format display

indicate the following soun d components:

L: Fr ont (left) R: Front (right) C: Center LS: Rear (left) RS: Rear (right)

S: Rear (monaural ): The rear

component of the Dolby Surround processed signal and the Dolby Digital signal

LFE: Low Frequency Effect signal

z Hint

When playing Dolby Digital or DTS sound tracks, “LFE” is enclosed in a dotted line when the LFE signal is not being output.

DVD VIDEO

1: ENGLISH

1 8 ( 3 4

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

LRC

DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

PROGRAM FORMAT

LFE

LS RS

PLAY

Current audio format*

Currently playing program format**

DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 . 1

LFE (Low Frequency Effect) component 1

Rear component 2

Front component 2+ Center component 1

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Sound Adjustments

SURROUND Mode Settings

You can enjoy surround sounds wh ile playing discs including Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG audio DVDs, even if you have only 2 or 4 speakers. Select the surrou nd mode that best suits your speaker se tup.

Press SUR during playback.

The following display appears .

Press SUR repeatedly to select one of the surround modes.

Refer to the following e xplanations given for each item.

◆ For 2 speaker se tups

•TVS DYNAMIC

•TVS WIDE

•TVS NIGHT

•TVS STANDARD

◆ For 4 to 6 speaker setups

(If you select “NONE” in the setting of “REAR” in “SPEAKER SETUP”(page

81), you cannot select these m odes.)

• NORMAL SURROUND

•ENHANCED SURROUND

•VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

•VIRTUAL M ULTI REAR

•VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION

To cancel the setting

Select “OFF” in step 2.

For 2 speaker setups

When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround soun d effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L : left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers.

If the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will be heard only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” are set to “D-PCM” and “MP EG” is set to “PCM” (DVP-NS915V only) in “AUDIO SETUP”(page 79).

◆TVS DYNAMIC

Creates one set of v irtual rear speakers from the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below. This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

◆TVS WIDE

Creates five sets of virtual rear sp eakers from the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below. This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

SUR

TVS DYNAMIC

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◆TVS NIGHT

Large sounds, such as explo sions, are suppressed, but the quiete r sounds are unaffected. This feature is usef ul when you want to hear the dialog and enjoy the surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at low volume.

◆TVS STANDARD

Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below. This mode is effective when you use 2 separate front speakers.

For 4 to 6 speaker setups

You can enjoy the following surround effects by using the 2 front speakers and 2 rea r speakers. Connect the player to the ampli fier (receiver) with the conn ection (page 27). You can experience Dolby Surrou nd (Pro Logic) sounds or Digital Cinema Sound (DCS). DCS uses sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers a way from the actual speaker position or create entire sets of virtual rear speakers from one set of actual rear speakers. “VIRTUA L REAR SHIFT,” “VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and “VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” make use of this technology.

◆NORMAL SURROUND

Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with the Dolby Surround (P ro Logic) decoder to create surround effects. The rear speakers will emit identical monaural sounds. If you are using a center speaker, the appropriate sounds for the center speaker will be delivered.

◆ENHANCED SURROUND

Provides a greater sense of presence from a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) source with a monaural rear channel signa l. Produces a stereo like effect in the rear channels.

◆VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

Shifts the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual speaker position. The shift position differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear speakers (page 81).

L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

L R

D-1

L R

RSLS

LS RS

REAR

SIDE

Sound Adjustments

◆VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

Creates an array of virtual rear speakers from a single set of actual rear speakers. The position of the virtual rear spea kers differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear speakers (page 81).

◆VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION

Creates an array of virtual rear sp eaker positions higher than the listener from a single set of actual rear speakers. This mode creates five sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a pproximately a 30° angle of elevation. The eff ect differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE ” setting of the rear speakers (p age 81).

z Hints

•You can select “SURROUND” by pressing the SURROUND button on the player.

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

Notes

•To enjoy the multichannel audio through the

5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, correctly set each speaker position and distance (page 81).

•When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, it may be difficult to hear the surround effect.

•When you select one of the TVS modes, the player does not output the sound of center speaker.

•When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

•Make sure that your listening position is b etween and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.

•“TVS NIGHT” only works with Dolby Digital discs. However, not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.

• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS” to “DTS,” and “MPEG” to “MPEG” in “AUDIO SETUP”, sound will come from your speakers bu t it will not have the SURROUND effect.

• If the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, the TVS effect will not be heard when you play a CD.

LS RS

REAR

SIDE

LS RS

REAR

SIDE

L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right) LS: Rear speaker (left) RS: Rear speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

Enjoying Movies

Changing the Angles

If various angles (multi -angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO , “ANGLE” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle.

Press ANGLE during playback.

The number of the angle appears on the display.

Press ANGLE repeatedly to select the angle number.

The scene changes to the select ed angle.

z Hints

•You can display all the angles recorded on the disc on the same screen, a nd start playback directly from the chosen angle. The angles are displayed on a screen divided into 9 sections (page 50).

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

Note

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not b e able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.

Displaying the Subtitles

If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DV D.

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

The following display appears.

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select the setting.

◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO

Select the language. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List” on page 91 to see which language the code represents.

◆ When playing a DVD-RW

Select “ON.”

To turn off the subtitles

Select “OFF” in step 2.

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

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

1:ENGLISH

1-15

Enjoying Movies

Note

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not b e able to change the subtitles ev en if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. Yo u also may not be able to turn them off.

Adjusting the Picture Quality

(BNR)

The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) fun ction adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen.

Press DISPLAY twice during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “BNR” appear.

Press X/x to select a level.

•1: reduces the “b lock noise.”

•2: reduces the “block noise” m ore than

•3: reduces the “block noise” m ore than

ENTER

DISPLAY

X/x

OFF 1 2 3

DVD VIDEO

OFF

1 8 ( 3 4

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PLAY

,continued

Press ENTER.

The disc plays with the setting you selected.

To cancel the “BNR” setting

Select “OFF” in step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

Notes

• If the outlines of the images on your screen sho uld become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”

•Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the “BNR” effect may be hard to discern.

Adjusting the Playback Picture

(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching. When you select “MEMORY,” you can mak e further adjustments to each element of the picture (color, brightness, etc.).

Press PICTURE MODE during playback.

The following display appears.

Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to select the setting you want.

The default setting is underlined.

•STANDARD:

displays a standard

picture.

• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by inc reasing the picture contrast and the color intens ity.

• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity.

ENTER

PICTURE MODE

O RETURN

C/X/x/c

DYNAMIC 1

Enjoying Movies

•CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level.

•CINEMA 2: White colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased.

•MEMORY: adjusts the picture in greater detail.

z Hints

•When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or “CINEMA 2” is recommended.

•The pic ture can be adjusted by pressing the PICTURE MODE button on the player as well.

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

Adjusting the picture items in “MEMORY”

You can adjust each element of the picture individually.

•PICTURE: changes the contrast

• BRIGHTNESS: changes the overall brightness

•COLOR: makes the colors deeper or lighter

• HUE: changes the col or balance

Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly to select “MEMORY” and press ENTER.

The “PICTURE” adjustment bar appears.

Press C/c to adjust the picture contrast, then press ENTER.

The adjustment is sav ed, and “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar appears.

Repeat step 2 to adjust “BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR ,” and “HUE.”

The Custom Picture Mode display appears. You can check ea ch adjustment.

To turn off the display

Press O RETU RN , o r sel ect “RET URN ” in step 3 and press ENTER.

z Hints

•To reset the picture it ems to the default values,

press c after step 3 to select “RESET” and press ENTER.

•When “PLAYBACK MEMORY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON” the player wil l save a single setting for up to 40 individual discs. (This does not apply to DVD-RWs in VR mode.)

• If you do not want to save the adjustm ent in step 2, you can go to the next picture item by pressing X/x without saving.

8(3

)

0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PICTURE

0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR

HUE

RESET

+1 –3

–1

RETURN

Enhancing the Playback Picture

(DIGITAL VIDEO

ENHANCER)

The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE ) function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing the outlines of images on yo ur TV screen. Also, this function can soften the images on the screen.

Press DISPLAY twice during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

Press X/x to select (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER), then press ENTER.

The options for “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” appear.

Press X/x to select a level.

•1: enhances the outline.

•2: enhances the outline more than 1.

•3: enhances the outline more than 2.

•SOFT: softens the image (DVD only).

Press ENTER.

The disc plays with the setting you selected.

To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” setting

Select “OFF” in step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

Note

Depending on the disc or the scene being played, noise found in the disc may become more apparent. If this happens, it is recommended that you use the BNR function (page 61) with the DVE function. If the condition still does not improve, reduce the Digital Video Enhancer level, or select “SOFT” (DVD only) in step 3 above.

ENTER

DISPLAY

X/x

1 8 ( 3 4

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

OFF

SOFT

PLAY

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Using Various Additional Functions

Locking Discs

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)

You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.

•Custom Parental Control

You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropr iate discs.

•Parental Control

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be

blocked or replaced with diffe rent scenes. The same password is used for both Paren tal Control and Custom Parental Cont rol.

Custom Parental Control

You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 40 discs. When you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.

Insert the disc you want to lock.

If the disc is playing, press x to stop playback.

Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

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

◆ If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the pass word appears.

◆ When you have al ready registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

“Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu.

X/x

Number buttons

ENTER

DISPLAY

OFF

PASSWORD

PLAYER

DVD VIDEO

1 8 ( 3 4

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

STOP

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then press

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

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To turn off the Custom Pa rental Control function

1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Custom

Parental Control.”

2 Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press

ENTER.

3 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

To play a disc for which Custom Pare ntal Control is set

1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental

Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER. The player is ready for playback.

z Hint

If you forget your password, enter the 6 -digit number “199703” using the number buttons when the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asks you for your password, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.

Parental Control (limited playback)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows you to set a playback limita tion level.

Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

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

◆ If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press

ENTER

Number buttons

X/x

ENTER

DISPLAY

OFF

PASSWORD

PLAYER

DVD VIDEO

STOP

1 8 ( 3 4

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then press

ENTER

Using Various Additional Functions

◆ When you have already reg istered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

Enter or re-enter your 4-d igit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the playb ack limitation level appears.

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

The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.

Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitatio n level, then press ENTER.

The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the ta ble on page 68 using the numb er buttons.

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

The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.

Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete.

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.

To play a disc for which Parental Control is set

Insert the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears.

Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback.

z Hint

If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited playback).” When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. Afte r you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the player and press H. When the display for enterin g your password appears, enter your new password.

Notes

•When you play discs which do no t have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF

USA

STANDARD:

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF

USA

STANDARD:

USA

OTHERS

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF

OFF

STANDARD:

8: 7: 6: 5:

NC17

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: USA

4: PG13

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•Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns to the previous lev el.

Area Code

Changing the password

Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.

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

The display for entering the password appears.

Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

To confirm your password, re-enter it using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

If you make a mistake entering your password

Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number.

If you make a mistake

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

Standard Code number

Argentina 2044

Australia 2047

Austria 2046

Belgium 2057

Brazil 2070

Canada 2079

Chile 2090

China 2092

Denmark 2115

Finland 2165

France 2174

Germany 2109

India 2248

Indonesia 2238

Italy 2254

Japan 2276

Korea 2304

Malaysia 2363

Mexico 2362

Netherlands 2376

New Zealand 2390

Norway 2379

Pakistan 2427

Philippines 2424

Portugal 2436

Russia 2489

Singapore 2501

Spain 2149

Sweden 2499

Switzerland 2086

Thailand 2528

United Kingdom 2184

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Using Various Additional Functions

Operation Sound Effects

(Sound Feedback)

The player beeps when the following operations are performed. The default setting of the Sound Feedback function is set to off.

Setting Sound Feedback

Press [/1 on the player or the remote.

The power indicator lights up in gre en. When there is a disc in the player, press A and remove the disc. Then press A again to close the disc tray.

Press and hold X on the player for more than two seconds.

You will hear one beep and the Sound Feedback function is turned on.

To turn off the Sound Feedback function

When there is no disc in the player, press and hold X on the player for more than t wo seconds. You will hear two beeps and t he Sound Feedback function is turn ed off.

Operation Operation sound

Power is turned on One beep

Power is turned off Two beeps

H is pressed One beep X is pressed Two beeps

Playback is stopped One long beep

Operation is not possible Three beeps

[/1

Power indicator

[/1

Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the Supplied Remote

By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. If you connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can control the volume with the supplied remot e.

Notes

•Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to correctly control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) using some of the buttons below.

• If you enter a new code number, t he code number previously entered will be erased.

•When you replace t he batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

Controlling TVs with the remote

* DVP-NS915V only

Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

Hold down [/1, and enter your TV’s manufacturer code ( see “Code numbers of controllable TV’s” b elow) using the number buttons.

Release [/1.

When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following:

*When you use the number buttons to select the

TV’s channel, press -/-- followed by the number buttons for two-digit numbers.

[/1

VOL +/–

WIDE MODE

TV/VIDEO

Number buttons

TV/DVD switch

-/--*

[/1 Turns the TV on or off

VOL +/– Adjusts the volume of the TV

For DVPNS755V:

WIDE MODE

Switches to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide TV

For DVPNS915V:

WIDE MODE

Switches to or from the wide mode of a wide TV

TV/VIDEO Switches the TV’s in put

source between the TV an d other input sources The button works even if the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD

For DVPNS755V:

Number buttons and ENTER

Selects the channel of the TV

For DVPNS915V:

Number buttons and -/--*

Selects the channel of a Sony TV

Using Various Additional Functions

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time u ntil you find the one that works with your TV.

◆DVP-NS755V

◆DVP-NS915V

Manufacturer Code number

Sony (default) 01

Akai 04

AOC 04

Centurion 12

Coronado 03

Curtis-Mathes 12

Daytron 12

Emerson 03,04,14

Fisher 11

General Electric 06,10

Gold Star 03,04,17

Hitachi02,03

J.C.Penney 04,12

JVC 09

KMC 03

Magnavox 03,08,12

Marantz 04,13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04,12,13,17

NEC 04,12

Panasonic 06,19

Philco 03,04

Philips 08,21

Pioneer 16

Portland 03

Proscan 10

Quasar 06,18

Radio Shack 05,14

RCA 04,10

Sampo 12

Samsung 03,12,20

Sanyo 11,14

Scott 12

Sears 07,10, 11

Sharp 03,05,18

Sylvania 08,12

Teknika 03,08,14

Toshiba 07

Wards 03,04,12

Yorx 12

Zenith 15

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01(defa ult), 03, 04

Aiwa 32

Akai 68

Blaupunkt 10, 21

Grundig 10, 11

Hitachi 24

LG 06

JVC 33

Loewe 45

Mitsubishi 27, 28, 50

Mivar 09

NEC 66

Nokia 15, 16, 69

Orion 47, 48

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 07, 08

Pioneer 26

Saba 12, 13

Samsung 22, 23

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

Siemens 39

TEAC 67

Telefunken 36

Thomson 43

Toshiba 38

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Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote

Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

Hold down [/1, and enter your AV amplifier (receiver)’s manufacturer’s code (see the table below) using the number buttons.

Release [/1.

The VOL +/– buttons control the AV amplifier’s volume.

◆ If you want to control th e TV’s volume

Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

Code numbers of controllabl e AV amplifiers (receivers)

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).

z Hint

If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat steps 1 and 2 and enter the code number 90 (default).

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 80, 88, 89, 91

Denon 84, 85, 86

Kenwood 92, 93

Onkyo 81, 82, 83

Pioneer 99

Sansui 87

Technics 97, 98

Yamaha 94, 95, 96

Number buttons

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VOL +/–

TV/DVD

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Disp lay, among other things. For details on each Set up Display item, see pages from 74 to 83.

The on-screen displays and available options differ depending on the player mo del. Note the differences indicated in the text, for example, “DVP-NS755V only.”

Note

Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work.

Press DISPLAY when the player is in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

The options for “SETUP” appear.

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

The Setup Display appears.

Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: “LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,” “AUDIO SETUP,” or “SPEAKER SETUP.” Then press ENTER.

The Setup item is selected. Example: “SCREEN SETUP”

Select an item using X/x, then press ENTER.

The options for the selected item appear. Example: “TV TYPE”

X/x

ENTER

DISPLAY

( 47

)

: :

QUICK CUSTOM RESET

DVD VIDEO

STOP

QUICK

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

COMPONENT OUT:

MODE:

AUTO

INTERLACE

Selected item

Setup items

,continued

Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER.

The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “16:9”

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

To enter the Quick Setup mode

Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follo w from step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to m ake basic adjustments (page 29).

To reset all the “SETUP” settings

1 Select “RESET” in step 3 and press

ENTER.

2 Select “YES” using X/x.

You can also quit the process and re turn to the Control Menu by selecting “NO” here.

3 Press ENTER.

All the settings explained on pages 74 to 83 return to the default settings. Do not press [/1 while resetting the player, which takes a few seconds to complete.

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.

Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “U sing the Setup Display” (page 73).

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)

You can select the desired language f or the disc’s menu.

◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “ORIGINAL ,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.

◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD VIDEO. When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.

z Hint

If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” on page 91 using the number buttons.

Note

When you select a language in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

COMPONENT OUT:

16:9

MODE:

AUTO

4:3 LETTER BOX

Options

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

16:9

JACKET PICTURE

COMPONENT OUT:

MODE:

AUTO

INTERLACE

Selected setting

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

ENGLISH

Settings and Adjustments

Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP)

Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.

Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (pa ge 73). The default settings are underlined.

◆ TV TYPE

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide ).

* 16:9 is the default setting for DVP-NS915V.

Note

Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.

◆ COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD only) (DVP-NS915V only)

Selects the color system when you play a VIDEO CD.

Notes

•You cannot change the color sys tem for DVDs.

•You can change the color system of this player according to the connected TV. See page 17.

◆ SCREEN SAVER

The screen saver image appea rs when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a Super Audio CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio) for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to turn off the screen saver.

4:3 LETTER BOX

Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

4:3 PAN SCAN

Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automaticall y displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

16:9*Select this when you connect a

wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE

MODE: AUTO

4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9

AUTO Outputs the video signal in the

system of the VIDEO CD, either PAL or NTSC. If your TV is the DUAL system, select AUTO.

PAL Changes the video signals of an

NTSC VIDEO CD and outputs it in the PAL system.

NTSC Cha nges the video signals of a

PAL VIDEO CD and outputs it in the NTSC system.

Turns on the screen saver.

OFF Tu rns off the screen saver.

,continued

◆ BACKGROUND

Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a Super Audio CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio).

◆ COMPONENT OUT

This will change the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player. See page 88 for more information about the different types.

z Hint

When the player outputs progressive signals, the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up.

Note

If you select “PROGRESSIVE” when you connect the player to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format 480p (525p), the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch on the back panel of the player to INTERLACE. Then set “COMPONENT OUT” to “INTERLACE” when you can see the TV screen correctly, and reset the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch to SELECTABLE.

When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “COMPONENT OUT”

You can fine-tune the Progressive 480p (525p)* video signal output when you select “PROGRESSIVE” in “COMPONENT OUT” of the “SCREEN SETUP” display and connect the player to the TV that is able to accept the video signal in progressive format.

*The active number of progressive scan lines is

480, and the measured number of lines is 525.

◆ MODE (Conversion Mode s)

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

Note

When you play video based software with progressive signals, sections of some types of images may appear unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Images from the S VIDEO OUT 1/2 and LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks are unaffected as they are output in the interlace format.

JACKET PICTURE

The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CDEXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the “GRAPHICS” picture appears.

GRAPHICS

A preset picture stored in the player appears.

BLUE The background color is blue.

BLACK The background color is black.

INTERLACE

Select this when you are connected to a standard (interlace format) TV.

PROGRESSIVE Sel ect this when you have

a TV that can accept progressive signals.

AUTO This will automatically detect

if you are playing Film based or Video based software and convert the signal to the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position.

VIDEO This will set the conversion

mode for Video based software, regardless of the type of software that you are playing.

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Settings and Adjustments

Custom Settings

(CUSTOM

SETUP)

Use this to set up playback related and other settings.

Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (pa ge 73). The default settings are underlined.

◆ AUTO POWER OFF (D VP-NS755V only)

Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off. For DVP-NS915V, the AUTO POWER OFF function is fixed to “ON”.

◆ AUTO PLAY

Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This function is useful wh en the player is connected to a timer (not suppl ied).

◆ DIMMER

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

◆ PLAYBACK MEMORY (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only)

The player can store “SUBT ITLE” and other settings of each disc for up to 40 discs (Playback Memory). Set this function “ON” or “OFF.”

The following settings are stored in memory. –ANGLE (page 60)* –AUDIO (page 55)* –BNR (page 61) –DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 64) –SUBTITLE (page 60)* –CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 62)

*DVD VIDEO only

Note

The player can store the settings of up to 40 discs. When you store the setting of disc num ber 41, the first disc setting is canceled.

◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)

Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded.

OFF Switches this function off.

ON The player enters standby mode

when left in stop mode for more than 30 minutes.

OFF

Switches this function off.

ON Automatically starts playback

when the player is turned on.

BRIGHT

Makes the lighting bright.

DARK Makes the lighting dark.

AUTO DARK

Makes the lighting dark if you do not operate the player or the remote for a short while.

AUTO OFF Turns off the lighting if yo u do

not operate the player or the remote for a short while.

OFF Turns off the lighting.

CUSTOM SETUP

AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER:

OFF OFF

BRIGHT

AUTO

PAUSE MODE:

OFF

TRACK SELECTION:

PLAYBACK MEMORY:

MULTI-DISC RESUME:

OFF

CD DIRECT:

AUTO The picture, including subjects

that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position.

FRAME The picture, including subjects

that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

Stores the settings in memory when you eject the disc.

OFF Does not store the settings in

memory.

OFF

No priority given.

AUTO Priority given.

,continued

Notes

•When you set the item to “AUTO,” the langua ge may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” sett ings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 74).

• If PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM,

MPEG audio, DTS, and

Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order.

◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/

VIDEO CD only)

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback point can be stored in memory for up to 40 different DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD discs (page 37).

◆ CD DIRECT

Eliminates the use of unnecessary circuits when playing CDs. This setting will be activated when you open or close the disc tray. This function affects the output from the following jacks: –LINE OUT L /R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks –5.1 CH OUTPUT jacks

Note

If you select “ON” when playing CDs with DT S tracks, the sound will become noisy.

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)

“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the soun d according to the playback and connection conditions.

Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 73). The default settings are underlined.

◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: –LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks –5.1CH OUTPUT jacks

◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Co ntrol) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks: –LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks –5.1CH OUTPUT jacks –DIGITAL OUT (OP TICAL or COAXIAL)

jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 79).

ON Stores the resume settings in

memory for up to 40 discs (The settings remain in mem ory even if you select OFF.)

OFF Does not store the resum e

settings in memory. Playback restarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the player.

OFF

Select this when playing CD discs, including CDs with DTS tracks.

ON Eliminates the use of

unnecessary circuits needed to play CDs.

OFF Normally, select this position.

ON Select this whe n the playback sound

from the speakers is distorted.

STANDARD

Normally select this position .

TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear

even if you turn the volume down.

WIDE RANGE

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

OFF

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER: SHARP

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL:

D-PCM

DTS:

D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

Settings and Adjustments

◆ AUDIO FILTER (except Super Audio CD)

Selects the digital filter t o reduce noise above

22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kH z).

Note

There may be little effect by changing th e digital filter depending on discs or playback environment.

◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements ( channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, s ee “Displaying the audio information of the disc ” (page 56). This function affects the out put of the following jacks: –LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” is set to “D-PCM” (page 79).

◆ DIGITAL OUT

Select this if audio signals are to be output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

Note

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

Setting the digital output signal

Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or M D deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 22. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48 kHz/96 kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”

If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio si gnal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, damaging your ears or speakers.

◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

SHARP Provides a wide frequ ency

range and spatial feeling.

SLOW Provides smooth and warm

sound.

DOLBY SURROUND

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).

NORMAL Select this when the player is

connected to an audio component that does not conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).

Normally select this position. When you select “ON,” see “Setting the digital output signal” for further settings.

OFF The influence of the digital circuit

upon the analog circuit is minimal.

D-PCM Select this when the player is

connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX” item in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 79).

DOLBY DIGITAL

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

OFF

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER: SHARP

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

48kHz/16bit

DTS:

D-PCM

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◆ MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

(DVP-NS915V only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

◆ DTS (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the type of DTS signal.

◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the sampling frequenc y of the audio signal.

Notes

•Even if you set “48k Hz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/ 24bit,” the sampling frequency is converted to 48kHz/16bit when a “SURROUND” mode (page

57) is selected.

•The analog audio signals from the LINE OUT L/ R (AUDIO) jacks and 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks are not affected by this setting and keep th eir original sampling frequency level.

PCM Select this when the player is

connected to an au dio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.

MPEG Select this when the player is

connected to an au dio component with a built-in MPEG decoder.

D-PCM

Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder. If you play DTS audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.

DTS Select this when the player is

connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.

48kHz/16bit

The audio signals of DVD VIDEOs are always converted to 48kHz/16bit.

96kHz/24bit All types of signals including

96kHz/24bit are output in their original format. However, if the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purpo ses, the signal is only output as 48kHz/16bit.

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Settings and Adjustments

Settings for the Speakers

(SPEAKER SETUP)

To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the size of the speakers you have connected and their distanc e from your listening posi tion. Then use the test tone to adjust the volum e and the balance of the speakers to the same level. This setting is effective when connecting the speaker with 5.1 CH OUTPUT ja cks (page

27).

Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (pa ge 73). The default settings are underlined.

To return to the default setting

Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that only the “SIZE” setting does not return to the default setting.

◆ SIZE

Selects the size of the speakers .

•FRONT

•CENTER

•REAR

*Rear speaker position Correctly specify the location of the rear speakers t o enjoy the surround effect.

• Set to “SIDE,” if the location of the rear speakers

corresponds to section A below.

•Set to “REAR,” if the location of the rear speakers

corresponds to section B below.

This setting affects only “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,” “VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and “VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” mode (page

57). This setting does not affect the Super Audio CD Multi audio signals.

LARGE Normally select this position.

SMALL Select this when the sound

distorts or the surround effects are difficult to hear.

SPEAKER SETUP

DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL:

OFF

TEST TONE:

FRONT: CENTER:

YES

LARGE(REAR

)

LARGE

REAR: SUBWOOFER:

SIZE:

NONE Select this if you do not connect

a center speaker.

LARGE Normally select this position.

SMALL Select this when the sound

distorts or the surround effects are difficult to hear .

NONE

Select this if you do not conne ct rear speakers.

LARGE (REAR/SIDE): Normally select

this position. Select according to the rear speaker position*.

SMALL (REAR/SIDE): Select this

when the sound distorts or the surround effects are difficult to hear. Select according to the rear speaker position*.

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•SUBWOOFER

Notes

•The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at 120 Hz.

• If your speakers are too small to reproduce low bass frequencies, utilize a subwoofe r for low frequency sound. When you set all speaker settings to “SMALL,” the bass red irection circuitry will be activated and the bass frequencies are output from the subwoofer.

•Even if there are fewer than 6 speakers connected, the player distributes the audio signal c omponents to the front speakers.

◆ DISTANCE

Sets the distance from you r listening position to the speakers. Set the distance to your front spea kers in “FRONT” first (C). Values in “CE NTER” (center speaker) and “RE AR” (rear speaker) will automatically change to the same value (D and E). Adjust these values to reflect the actual distance to your center and rear speakers.

Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speake rs. The default adjustments are in parentheses.

For DVP-NS755V

For DVP-NS915V

Notes

•If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance according to the closest speaker.

•Do not place the rear speakers farther away from your listening position than t he front speakers.

•These settings do not affect the Super Audio CD Multi audio signals.

NONE Select this if you do not connect

a subwoofer.

YES Select th is if you connect a

subwoofer to output the LFE (low frequency effect) signals from the subwoofer.

(4~50 ft/ 1~15 m)

FRONT (10 ft)

Set this between 4 and 50 feet in 1 foot increments.

CENTER (10 ft)

Set this within –5 and +2 feet of the “FRONT” setting in 1 foo t increments. For example, if “FRONT” is set to 6 fee t, “CENTER” can be set between 1 and 8 feet.

REAR (10 ft) Set this between the “FRONT”

setting and –16 feet in 1 foot increments. For example, if “FRONT” is set to 17 fe et, “REAR” can be set between 1 and 17 feet.

FRONT (3 m)

Set this between 1 and 15 meters in 0.2 meter increments.

CENTER (3 m)

Set this within –1.6 and +0.6 meters of the “FRONT” setting in 0.2 meter increm ents. For example, if “FRONT” i s set to 6 meters, “CENTER” can be set between 4.4 and 6.6 meters.

REAR (3 m) Set this between the “FRONT”

setting and –5 meters in 0.2 meter increments. For example, if “FRONT” is set to 6 meters, “REAR” can be set between 1 and 6 meters.

Settings and Adjustments

◆ BALANCE

Varies the balance of the left and right speakers. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default adjustments are in parentheses.

◆ LEVEL

Varies the level of each speaker. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default adjustments are in parentheses.

To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time

Use the amplifier’s (rece iver’s) volume control.

◆ TEST TONE

The speakers will emit a test tone. Use this when you use the 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks and adjust the “BALANCE” and “LEV EL.”

Adjusting the speaker volume and level

Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in th e Setup Display.

Select “TEST TONE” and set to “ON.”

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

From your listening position, se lect “BALANCE” or “LEVEL” and adjust the value of “BALANCE” using C/c and “LEVEL” using X/x.

The test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneousl y.

Select “TEST TONE” and set to “OFF” to turn off the test tone.

Note

The test tone signals are not output from the dig ital jack.

FRONT (0 dB)

Set this between –6 dB [L] and +6 dB [R] (0.5 dB increments).

REAR (0 dB)

Set this between –6 dB [L] and +6 dB [R] (0.5 dB increments).

FRONT (0 dB) Set this between –6 dB and 0

dB (0.5 dB increments).

CENTER (0 dB)

Set this between –12 dB and 0 dB (0.5 dB increments).

REAR (0 dB) Set this between –12 dB and

0 dB (0.5 dB increments).

SUBWOOFER (0 dB)

Set this between –10 dB and +10 dB (0.5 dB increments).

OFF

The test tone is not emitted from the speakers.

ON The test tone is emitted from

each speaker in sequence while adjusting balance or level.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the follo wing difficulties while using the player , use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repai rs. Should any problem persist, consult you r nearest Sony dealer.

Power

The power is not turned on .

, Check that the AC power cord is connected

securely.

Picture

There is no picture/picture no ise appears.

, Re-connect the connecting cord secu rely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 20)

and switch the input selector o n your TV so that the signal from the play er appears on the TV screen.

, The disc is dirty or flawed. , If the picture output from your player goes

through your VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect you r player directly to your TV, please tr y connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input (page 20).

, If the color system of your player does not

match with that of your TV, change the color system of the player. For details, see page 17. (You cannot cha nge the color system of the DVD disc itself.)

, You have set “COMPONENT OUT” in

“SCREEN SETUP” to “PROGRESSIVE” even though your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In this case, set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch on the back panel of the player to INTERLACE. Then set “COMPONENT OUT” to “INTERLACE” after you can see the TV screen correctly, and reset the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ SCAN SELECT switch to SELECTABLE.

, Even if your TV is compatible with

progressive format 480p (525p) signals, the image may be affected when you set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE.” In this case, set “COMPONENT OUT” to “INTERLACE.”

Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,” the pictur e does not fill the screen.

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your

DVD.

Sound

There is no sound.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to the wrong input

jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 25, 26, 27).

, The amplifier (receiver) input is not

correctly set.

, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-

motion Play mode.

, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse

mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through

the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 79).

, Super Audio CD audio signals are not

output from the digital jack.

, While playing a Super VCD on which th e

audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“ON” (page 78).

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set “AUDIO DRC” to “TV MODE” (page 78).

, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to

“OFF” (page 78).

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The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track.

, Check the speaker connections and setti ng

(page 27, 29, 79).

, The 5.1 channel sound is not recorded on

the disc being played.

The sound comes from the center speaker only.

, Depending on the disc, the sound may come

from the center speaker only.

, Set “SURROUND” to “OFF” (page 57).

Operation

The remote does not functio n.

, The batteries in the remote are weak. , There are obstacles between the remote and

the player.

, The distance between the remote and the

player is too far.

, The remote is not pointed at the remote

sensor on the player.

The disc does not play.

, The disc is turned over.

Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray.

, The disc is skewed. ,

The player cannot play certain discs (page 6).

, The region code on the DVD does not match

the player.

, Moisture has condensed inside the player

(page 3).

, The player cannot play DVD-Rs, DVD-

RWs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs that are not finalized (page 7).

The MP3 audio track cannot be pla yed (page 42).

, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3

format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet.

, The MP3 audio track does not have the

extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not formatted in MP3 even

though it has the extension “ .MP3.”

, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. , The player cannot play audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

“Copyright lock” appears and the screen turns blue when playing a DVD-RW disc.

, Images taken from digital broadcasts, etc.,

may contain copy protection signals, such as complete copy protection signals, single copy signals, and restriction-free signals. When images that contain copy protecti on signals are played, a blue screen may appea r instead of the images. It may take a while when looking for playable images.

The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not correctly displayed.

The player can only display numbers an d alphabet. Other character s are displayed as “*.”

The disc does not start playing from the beginning.

, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or

A-B Repeat Play has been selected (page

43).

, Resume play has taken effect (page 37).

The player starts playing the disc automatically.

, The disc features an auto playback function. , “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is

set to “ON” (page 77).

Playback stops automatically.

, While playing discs wi th an auto pause

signal, the player stops playback at th e auto pause signal.

You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able

to do some of the operations above. See the operating manual that comes with the disc.

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page

38).

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the

DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the

language for the sound track.

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The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page

38).

, Multilingual subtitles ar e not recorded on

the DVD being played.

, The DVD prohibits the changing of the

subtitles.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the

direct selection button on the remote (page

38).

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

being played.

, The angle can only be changed when the

“ANGLE” indicator lights up on the front panel display (page 10).

, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

The player does not operate properly.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the

player to operate abnormally, unpl ug the player.

Nothing is displayed on the front panel display.

, “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set

to “OFF” or “AUTO OFF.” Set “DIMMER” to any setting other than “OFF” or “AUTO OFF” (page 77).

5 numbers or letters are displaye d on the screen and on the front panel display.

, The self-diagnosis function was activated.

(See the table on page 87.)

The disc tray does not open and “LOCKE D” appears on the front panel di splay.

, Child Lock is set (page 34).

The disc tray does not open and “T RAY LOCKED” appears on the fron t panel display.

, Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

“Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD.

, The MP3 audio track you want to play is

broken.

, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.

Additional Information

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from m alfunctioning, a five-character servi ce number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the f ollowing table.

Glossary

Chapter (page 10)

Sections of a picture or a music f eature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

Dolby Digital (page 27, 7 9)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of hig h quality digital audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data are recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 26)

Audio signal processing technolog y that Dolby Laboratories developed for su rround sound. When the input signal contains a surround component, the Pro Logic process outputs the front, center and rear signals. The rear channel is monaural.

DTS (page 27, 80)

Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized beca use all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.

DVD VIDEO (page 6)

A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single -layer and singlesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5

First three characters of the service number

Cause and/or corrective action

C 13 The disc is dirty.

,Clea n the disc with a soft

cloth (page 8).

C 31 The disc is not inserted

correctly. ,Re-i nsert the disc

correctly.

E XX

(xx is a number)

To prevent a malfunction, the player has performed the self-diagnosis function. ,Conta ct your nearest

Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5character service numb er. Example: E 61 10

C:13:50

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GB, a single-layer and double-si ded DVD is

9.4 GB, and double-layer and dou ble-sided DVD is 17GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of di gital compression technology. The pi cture data is compressed to about 1/40 (averag e) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that ch anges the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio inform ation is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are pr ovided with the DVD.

DVD-RW (page 6)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc with the same size as the DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW can be recorded in two different modes: VR mode and V ideo mode. VR (Video Recording) mode enables various programming and editing fu nctions, some of which are limited in the case of Video mode. Video mode complies with DVD VIDEO format and can be played on other DVD players while a DVD-RW rec orded in VR mode can only be played on DVD-RW compliant players. The “DVD -RW” appearing in this manual, and th e on-screen displays refer to DVD-RWs in VR mode.

Film based software, Video b ased software (page 76)

DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs contain the same images (24 fram es per second) that are shown at movi e theaters. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per seco nd.

Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page

10)

A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a CD or VIDEO CD. Depending on the disc, no index may be recorded.

Interlace format (page 76)

Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

MPEG audio (page 27, 80)

International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.

Progressive format (page 76)

Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames (60 fields) in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This player is compatible with the 480 (525) progressive format.

Scene (page 10)

On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.”

Super Audio CD (page 6)

A Super Audio CD disc can reproduce so unds that are extremely faithful to the original sound by use of DSD (Direct Stream Digital) technology. This technology utilizes a sampling frequency of 2.8224 MHz, which is 64 times that of a conventional CD, and 1-bit quantization that enables the disc to hold 4 times the amount of information that a standard PCM format CD can hold. Super Audio CDs are divided into the following types.

•Super Audio CD (single layer d isc) This disc consists of a single HD layer*.

*High density signal layer for the Super Audio CD

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Additional Information

•Super Audio CD (dual layer disc) This disc consists of dual HD laye rs and is capable of extended play over long periods. Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual HD layers on one side only, you do not have to turn the disc over during playback .

•Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc) This disc consists of an HD layer an d a CD layer. Also, as the dual layers are on one side only, you do not have to turn the disc over during playback. You can play the CD layer using a conventional CD player.

•2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD This disc consists of the 2 chan nel playback area and the multi-channel pla yback area.

Title (page 10)

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire al bum in audio software.

Track (page 10)

Sections of a picture or a music fe ature on a CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).

HD (high density) layer

HD layer

CD layer

HD layer

2 channel playback area Multi-channel playback area

Additional Information

Language Code List

For details, see pages 55, 60, 74. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assames e 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali;

Bangla 1067 Tibetan 1070 Breton 1079 Catalan 1093 Corsican 1097 Czech 1103 Welsh 1105 Danish 1109 German 1130 Bhutani 1142 Greek 1144 English 1145 Esperanto 1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian 1151 Basque 1157 Persian 1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji 1171 Faroese 1174 French 1181 Frisian

1183 Irish 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi 1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian 1233 Armenian 1235 Interlingua 1239 Interlingue 1245 Inupiak 1248 Indonesian 1253 Icelandic 1254 Italian 1257 Hebrew 1261 Japanese 1269 Yiddish 1283 Javanese 1287 Georgian 1297 Kazakh 1298 Greenlandic 1299 Cambodian 1300 Kannada 1301 Korean 1305 Kashmiri 1307 Kurdish 1311 Kirghiz 1313 Latin 1326 Lingala 1327 Laothian 1332 Lithuanian 1334 Latvian;

Lettish

1345 Malagasy

1347 Maori 1349 Macedonian 1350 Malayalam 1352 Mongolian 1353 Moldavian 1356 Marat hi 1357 Malay 1358 Maltese 1363 Burm ese 1365 Nauru 1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch 1379 Norwegian 1393 Oc citan 1403 (Afan)O romo 1408 Oriya 1417 Punjabi 1428 Polish 1435 Pasht o;

Pushto 1436 Port uguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-

Romance 1482 Kirundi 1483 Romanian 1489 R ussian 1491 Kinyarwand a 1495 Sansk rit 1498 Sindhi 1501 Sangho 1502 Serbo-

Croatian 1503 Singhalese 1505 Slovak 1506 Slovenian

1507 Samoan 1508 Shona 1509 Somali 1511 Albanian 1512 Serbian 1513 Siswati 1514 Sesotho 1515 Sundanese 1516 Swedish 1517 Swahili 1521 Tamil 1525 Telugu 1527 Tajik 1528 Thai 1529 Tigrinya 1531 Turk men 1532 Tagalog 1534 Setswana 1535 Tonga 1538 Turk is h 1539 Tsonga 1540 Tatar 1543 Twi 1557 Ukrainian 1564 Urdu 1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese 1587 Volapük 1613 Wolof 1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba 1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu

1703 Not specif ied

2-1

Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

2-1. CASE REMOVAL

SECTION 2

DISASSEMBLY

DVP-NS705V/NS755V/NS905V/NS915V

1 Tapping screw

2 Tapping screw

3 Three screws

(B3)

4 Case

2 Pull the tray in the

direction of arrow B.

3 Two claws

4 Tray cover ass’y

1 Insert a tapering driver into the aperture of the

unit bottom, and move the lever of chuck cam in the direction of arrow A.

2 Claw

4 Claw

3 Two claws

5 Two claws

1 Flexible board

(CN406)

6 Front panel block ass’y

2 Connector

(CN201)

1 Connector

(FAE-009: CN101)

4 Two screws

(B3)

3 Two screws

(B3)

5 Power block

2-2. TRAY COVER ASS’Y REMOVAL

2-3. FRONT PANEL BLOCK ASS’Y

REMOVAL

2-4. POWER BLOCK REMOVAL

2-2

2 Three screws

(B3)

4 Mechanism deck

1 Two flexible flat cables

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

3 Two claws

1 Flexible flat cable

(FMM-035: CN201)

1 Connector

(CN302)

3 Seven screws

(B3)

2 Two screws

(B3)

EXCEPT NS-705V/

905: AEP, UK, RU

5 AV-64 board

4 Screw

2 Five screws

(B3)

3 MB-105 board

1 Flexible flat cable

(FAE-009: CN601)

1 Flexible flat cable

(FAE-009: CN901)

4 Two screws

(B3)

3 Two screws

(B3)

2 Two screws

(B3)

NS-905V: AEP, UK, RU

NS-705V/

905V: AEP, UK, RU

5 ER-19 board

2-5. MECHANISM DECK REMOVAL 2-7. MB-105 BOARD REMOVAL

2-6. AV-64 BOARD REMOVAL 2-8. ER-19 BOARD REMOVAL

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