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Sony DVP-S525D Operating Instructions Manual

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DVP-S525D
1999 by Sony Corporation
3-865-642-43(1)
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  • Page 1 CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-S525D 1999 by Sony Corporation 3-865-642-43(1)
  • Page 2 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony CD/ DVD Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes on Discs 6 Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7 TV Hookups 8 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 11 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 14 Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display 16 Playing Discs 17 Playing Discs 17 Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame 19...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Region code of DVDs you can play on this unit Your DVD player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes.
  • Page 5 To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo outputs of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel DTS Digital Surround™...

  • Page 6: Precautions

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: The enclosed DVD player is capable of holding a still video image or On screen display image on your television screen indefinitely.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section describes how to hook up the CD/DVD player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) and/or an AV receiver (amplifier). You cannot connect this player to a TV which does not have a video input connector. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.

  • Page 8: Tv Hookups

    You cannot connect this player to a TV without an EURO AV (SCART) connector or a video input connector. CD/DVD player EURO AV 1 ( RGB ) – TV EURO AV 2 LINE OUT...
  • Page 9 If your TV has two EURO AV (SCART) connectors CD/DVD player EURO AV 1 ( RGB ) – TV EURO AV 2 EURO AV EURO AV To EURO AV 1 (SCART) input If your TV has no EURO AV (SCART) connectors You can connect the player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) using the supplied audio/video connecting cord.
  • Page 10 VCR. • If you want to use SmartLink function of a VCR, connect the VCR to a TV with the connector conformed to SmartLink function and connect the CD/DVD player to the TV with another connector. Setups for the player Some setups are necessary for the player depending on the TV or other components to be connected.

  • Page 11: Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups

    You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (Virtual Enhanced Surround). For details, see page CD/DVD player EURO AV 1 ( RGB ) – TV EURO AV 2...
  • Page 12 When using an optical digital connecting cord Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) Take off the cap and plug in the optical digital connecting cord. Receiver (Amplifier) with a digital connector, MD deck, CD/DVD player DAT deck, etc. DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL...
  • Page 13 Setups for the player Some setups are necessary for the player depending on the components to be connected. Use the setup display to change the various settings. For details on using the setup display, see page 43. • To listen to the sound thr ough speakers connected to a r eceiver (amplifier) having a digital connector or to output the sound to a digital component such as a DAT or MD deck...

  • Page 14: 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups

    You can enjoy the VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) system using the DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) method that Sony developed. The VES system realize surround sound only with front speakers. For details on the VES mode, see page 34.
  • Page 15 CD/DVD player EURO AV 1 ( RGB ) – TV EURO AV 2 EURO AV 2 LINE OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT R - AUDIO - L R - AUDIO - L VIDEO VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL...

  • Page 16: Selecting The Language For On-Screen Display

    Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display You can select the language for the setup display, the Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. Default setting is “ENGLISH.” SET UP ENTER ?/>/.// Press SET UP and select “LANGUAGE SETUP” using >/ ., and then pr e ss ENTER.

  • Page 17: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD. This player conforms to the PAL color system. When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC color system, the player outputs the video signal or the setup display etc. in the NTSC color system and the picture may not appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 18 Playing Discs You can turn on the player using the remote Press 1/u (POWER) when the indicator above the 1/u (POWER) button on the front panel is lit in red. Notes • If you leave the player or the remote in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, the screen saver image appears automatically.

  • Page 19: Playing At Various Speeds/Frame By Frame

    Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame Using the click shuttle and the JOG button/indicator on the player, you can play back a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD at various speeds or frame by frame. Each time you press JOG, it changes between shuttle mode and jog mode. To change the playback speed (Shuttle mode) Turn the click shuttle.

  • Page 20: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play)

    Playing at Various Speeds/Frame by Frame To play the disc frame by frame changing the playback speed (Jog mode) Press JOG. JOG lights up during jog mode. When you press JOG, the player pauses. Turn the click shuttle. Depending on the turning speed, the playback goes to frame-by-frame in the direction that the click shuttle is turned.

  • Page 21: Using The Menu For Each Dvd

    Notes • Resume Play may not be available depending on the DVD. • Resume Play is not available in Shuffle or Program Play mode. • Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may resume playback from a different point. •...

  • Page 22: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Using the Menu for Each DVD Using the DVD menu Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using the menu. When you play these DVDs, you can select the language for the subtitles, the language for the sound, etc., using the DVD menu.

  • Page 23: Using The Front Panel Display

    Going back to the menu screen Press ˆRETURN, =, or +. When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions PBC playback starts automatically. To cancel PBC playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions and play the disc in Continuous Play mode There are two ways.

  • Page 24: When Playing Back A Cd/Video Cd

    Using the Front Panel Display Playing time and number of the current chapter Digital DISC TITLE CHAPTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MPEG DTS NTSC TRACK INDEX VIDEO CD ANGLE HOUR REPEAT 1 PGM A–B...

  • Page 25: Using Various Functions With The Control Menu

    Using Various Functions with the Control Menu This chapter describes how to play discs in various modes and how to use the convenient features of the on- screen menu (Control Menu). Using the Control Menu Display Z Using the Control Menu display, you can select the start point, play in a order you like, change the angles, set for Digital Cinema Sound, etc.
  • Page 26 Using the Control Menu Display Select the item you want using >/., then press / or ENTER. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH Items To select, press , then...

  • Page 27: Control Menu Item List

    Control Menu Item List (DVD only) (page 28) TITLE (DVD only) (page 28) CHAPTER (VIDEO CD/CD only) (page 28) TRACK (VIDEO CD/CD only) (page 28) INDEX (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) SCENE (page 28) You can search by selecting the title/chapter/track/index. (page 29, 30) TIME/TEXT You can check the playing time and remaining time of the...

  • Page 28: Searching For The Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene

    Searching for the Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene You can search by selecting the title/chapter/track/ index/scene. Select “TITLE,” “ CHAPTER,” “ TRACK”, “INDEX” or “SCENE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you play back a DVD, “TITLE” and “CHAPTER” are displayed. When you play back a VIDEO CD/CD, “TRACK” and “INDEX”...

  • Page 29: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title/chapter/track and the total remaining time of the disc. Press DISPLAY. Then press TIME/TEXT on the remote to change the time information. You can also check the DVD TEXT and CD TEXT.

  • Page 30: Checking The Information Of The Disc

    Selecting a Start Point Using the Time Code Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts searching. To cancel the number, press CLEAR before pressing ENTER. To cancel inputting Press ˆRETURN. Note When you input the time code, input the playing time of the title. Checking the Information of the Disc You can check the DVD TEXT or CD TEXT of the disc on...

  • Page 31: Changing The Sounds

    Changing the Sounds Z With DVDs recorded with multilingual sounds, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. With multiplex CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.

  • Page 32: Displaying The Subtitles

    Changing the Sounds The display examples are as follows: •PCM (stereo) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bits To select, press , then ENTER •Dolby Surround C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0...

  • Page 33: Changing The Angles

    Changing the Angles Z With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can change the angles. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted.

  • Page 34: Setting For Digital Cinema Sound

    Setting for Digital Cinema Sound Z Select the mode to enjoy multi channel surround sound such as Dolby Digital and MPEG. Even if you connect only front speakers, Virtual Enhanced Surround lets you enjoy 3D sound by using 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers.
  • Page 35 Notes • Some discs do not have rear sound. In this case, you cannot get the 3D surround effect. • When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment. • When the playing signal does not contain the surround component, the effects may be difficult to hear even if you select “VES A”...

  • Page 36: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters or tracks on the disc and create your own program. One program can be restored in the player and contain up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks.
  • Page 37 pWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD Select the track you want to program. Total time of the programmed tracks PROGRAM 0:15:30 ALL CLEAR – – 1. TRACK 0 2 2. TRACK 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5.

  • Page 38: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles or tracks and play them in a random order. The playing order may differ from the previous “shuffling.” Select “SHUFFLE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you select “ON,” the indicator of the “SHUFFLE” lights in green.

  • Page 39: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all the titles/tracks on a disc or a single title/ chapter/track. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player repeats the titles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed order. You cannot do Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 22).
  • Page 40 Repeating a Specific Portion (A˜B Repeat) Setting a portion for A˜B repeat Select “SET/” in “A-B REPEAT.” The A˜B REPEAT setting display appears. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 To select, press , then ENTER...

  • Page 41: Checking The Play Information

    Checking the Play Information Z You can check the play information on the bit rate, bit rate history or the portion where the disc is played (layer). While playing a disc, the approximate bit rate of the playback picture is always displayed by Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio by kbps (Kilo bit per second).
  • Page 42 Checking the Play Information LAYER Appears when the DVD has dural layers Indicates the approximate point where the disc is playing. If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates which layer is being read. For details on the layers, see page 62 (DVD).

  • Page 43: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments This chapter describes how to set and how to adjust using the on-screen SET UP menu. Most settings and adjustments are required to be set when you first use the player. This chapter also describes how to set the remote for controlling the TV or the AV receiver (amplifier).
  • Page 44 Using the Setup Display Select the main item you want using >/., and then press ENTER. The selected main item is highlighted. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Main item To set, press , then To quit, press SETUP SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER:...

  • Page 45: Setup Display Item List

    Setup Display Item List Default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 46) ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS DANSK SVENSKA SUOMI NORSK PORTUGUÊS DVD MENU ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS DANSK SVENSKA SUOMI NORSK PORTUGUÊS CHINESE JAPANESE OTHERS / AUDIO ORIGINAL (same as DVD MENU)

  • Page 46: Setting The Language For Display And Sound (Language Setup)

    Setting the Language for Display and Sound (LANGUAGE SETUP) Z Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” after pressing SET UP. “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for on-screen display or sound. Default settings are underlined. Note When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected except for the “OSD.”...

  • Page 47: Settings For Display (Screen Setup)

    Settings for Display (SCREEN SETUP) Z Select “SCREEN SETUP” after pressing SET UP. “SCREEN SETUP” allows you to set the display according to the playback conditions. Default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE To set, press , then ENTER To quit, press...

  • Page 48: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Z Select “CUSTOM SETUP” after pressing SET UP. “CUSTOM SETUP” allows you to set the playback conditions. Default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP EURO AV OUT: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: PARENTAL CONTROL To set, press , then ENTER To quit, press...
  • Page 49 pWhen you have not entered a password yet The display for entering a password appears. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL Entry password. Enter a number in 4 figures, then press ENTER To return, press RETURN To cancel, press SETUP pWhen you have already entered a password The display for confirming the password appears.
  • Page 50 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) To return to the normal screen Press SET UP. To turn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 7, then press ·. To change the password 1 After Step 3, select “CHANGE PASSWORD”...

  • Page 51: Settings For Sound (Audio Setup)

    Settings for Sound (AUDIO SETUP) Select “AUDIO SETUP” after pressing SET UP. “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback conditions. Default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: TRACK SELECTION: DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG:...
  • Page 52 Settings for Sound (AUDIO SETUP) Notes • When you play the sound tracks with 96 kHz sampling frequency, the output signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL, COAXIAL) are converted to 48 kHz (sampling frequency). When the signals are output from LINE OUT (AUDIO) connectors, sampling frequency stays at 96 kHz and the output signals are converted to analog signals.

  • Page 53: Speaker Set Up

    Notes on playing the DTS sound tracks on a CD • Do not play the DTS sound tracks without connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors even if “DTS”...
  • Page 54 Speaker Set Up Notes • When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment. • The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at 100 Hz. • Set the subwoofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible. •...

  • Page 55: Controlling The Tv Or The Av Receiver (Amplifier) With The Supplied Remote

    • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may reset to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number. Manufacturer...
  • Page 56 TV/VIDEO between the TV and VCR Select the input source for the TV TV/DVD* between the TV and CD/DVD player Adjust the volume of the TV Select the program position of the TV TV PROG Switch the wide picture on or off...

  • Page 57: Additional Information

    (page 48). The picture noise appears. / Clean the disc. / If video from your DVD player has to go through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality.
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting The numbers or letters of 5 characters are displayed on the front panel display. / Self-diagnosis function was activated. See the table in page 60 and treat the player appropriately. The picture is black and white. / In the setup display, set “EURO AV OUT” in ”CUSTOM SETUP”...
  • Page 59 / In the set up display, “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “OFF.” Set “DIMMER” to “BRIGHT” or “DARK” (page 48). The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” is displayed on the front panel display. / Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 60: Self-Diagnosis Function

    •The disc is not inserted correctly. /Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly. •To prevent the player from malfunctioning, the self-diagnosis function has worked. /When you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, give the 5-character service number. (example: E:61:10)

  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications CD/DVD player Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system PAL/(NTSC) Audio characteristics Frequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1 dB)* DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

  • Page 62: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 34) The general name of technology that Sony developed to enjoy the surround sound in a home. To enjoy the surround sound of a movie theater in the comfort of your own home, it simulates the sound not in a concert hall as usual but in a movie editing studio.
  • Page 63 Title (page 5) The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on an audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

  • Page 64: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 32, 46. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1039 Amharic 1209 Hausa 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1051 Aymara 1226 Croatian 1229...

  • Page 65: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Panel !™ !£ 1 g (remote sensor) (7) Accepts the remote control signals. 2 1/u (POWER) button and indicator (17) Turns on and off the power of the player. 3 VES button/indicator (35) Selects the item of “VES.”...
  • Page 66 Index to Parts and Controls Rear Panel EURO AV 1 ( RGB ) – TV EURO AV 2 LINE OUT S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT R - AUDIO - L VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL PCM/DTS/MPEG DOLBY DIGITAL (AC-3) 1 EURO AV 1 (RGB)-TV connector (8, 48) Connects to the TV with EURO AV connector to output the signal from the player.
  • Page 67 !ª TV/DVD button (56) @ª Press to select the input source for the TV between the TV and CD/DVD player. @º ENTER button Executes the items or settings. @¡ TV/receiver (amplifier) operation buttons (56) Controls TVs and receivers (amplifiers).

  • Page 68: Index

    Front panel display 23 Setup display 43 DISTANCE 54 Dolby Digital 14, 31 DTS 52 DVD 17 DVD MENU 22, 46 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan F, G Fast Forward 19 Fast Reverse 19 Front panel display 23 H, I, J, K...

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