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Sony DVP-NS92V Operating Instructions Manual

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2-634-585-11(2)
CD/DVD
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Operating Instructions
DVP-NS92V
© 2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-634-585-11(2) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS92V © 2005 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Notes About the Discs .
  • Page 5 Enjoying Movies ........51 Changing the Angles ......... . . 51 Displaying the Subtitles .

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual •Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. •“DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and DVD- RWs/DVD-Rs.

  • Page 7: This Player Can Play The Following Discs

    This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Super Audio CD VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD-Video” and the “CD” logo are trademarks. Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs recorded in the following formats: –...
  • Page 8 Notes • Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized.

  • Page 9: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (27) B HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) indicator (18, 74, 77, 88) Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to a HDCP (High- bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear panel COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER DIGITAL WOOFER HDMI OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21) C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (21) D LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (21) E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (17) R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO...

  • Page 11: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode disc Disc type Playing status Lights up during Current audio signal (46) Repeat Play (35) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (32) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (35) When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA DVD (MP3 audio/DivX video), DATA CD (MP3 audio/DivX video), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
  • Page 12 Remote A TV/DVD switch (71) (open/close) button (28) C Number buttons (30) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D - (ten digits)/CLEAR button (33, 70) E TOP MENU button (30) F C/X/x/c buttons (30) G O RETURN button (28) (replay/step/advance/ step) buttons (28, 38) I ./>...

  • Page 13: Guide To The Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)

    Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
  • Page 14 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function TITLE (page 38)/SCENE (page 38)/TRACK (page 38) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 38)/INDEX (page 38) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 38) Selects the track to be played.
  • Page 15 SETUP (page 72) QUICK Setup (page 24) 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 speaker you are using. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.

  • Page 16: Hookups

    Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. •...

  • Page 17: Step 3: Connecting The Video/Hdmi Cords

    Step 3: Connecting the Video/HDMI Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through E, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern D.
  • Page 18 PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel. If you are connecting to an HDMI/DVI input jack Use a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. Note that Super Audio CD sound is not output from the HDMI OUT jack.

  • Page 19: Using The Progressive Button

    Green Blue If you are connecting to a SCART input jack Connect a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signals.
  • Page 20 PROGRESSIVE AUTO Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and selects the appropriate conversion method. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met.

  • Page 21: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns A, monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. R-AUDIO-L COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR DIGITAL HDMI OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL...
  • Page 22 Connecting to audio L/R input jacks This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied). Yellow White (L) Red (R) • Surround effect (page 47) TV: Dynamic Theatre, Dynamic, Wide, Night Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night B Connecting to an AV amplifer...
  • Page 23 • Surround effect Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), MPEG audio (5.1ch) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942;...

  • Page 24: Step 5: Connecting The Mains Lead

    Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains. Step 6: 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 adjustment, press .. Turn on the TV.
  • Page 25 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type. If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode • 16:9 (page 74) If you have a 4:3 standard TV • 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 74) Press ENTER.

  • Page 26: Center Speaker

    Press X/x to select the size of the center speaker. If no center speaker is connected, select “NONE” (page 80). SPEAKER SETUP (DVD) SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(REAR): TEST TONE: FRONT: CENTER: REAR: SUBWOOFER: Press ENTER. “REAR” is selected. SPEAKER SETUP (DVD) SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT) :...

  • Page 27: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs 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. RETURN Turn on your TV. Press [/1. The player turns on. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 28: Additional Operations

    Additional operations CLEAR (replay) ZOOM SLOW PLAY Operation Press x Stop Press X Pause Press X or H Resume play after pause Press > Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Go back to the Press .

  • Page 29: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Multi-Disc Resume)

    Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc Resume) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. If you store a resume playback point for the 41st disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.

  • Page 30: Using The Dvd's Menu

    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 select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as language for the sound and subtitles, select these items using the MENU...

  • Page 31: Selecting A Playback Area For A Super Audio Cd

    Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio SA-CD MULTI/2CH Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. You can select the playback area you want to listen to.

  • Page 32: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Number buttons RETURN Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. Press the number buttons to select the item number you want.

  • Page 33: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: • Programme Play (page 33) • Shuffle Play (page 34) • Repeat Play (page 35) • A-B Repeat Play (page 35) CLEAR Note The play mode is cancelled when:...

  • Page 34: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7.

  • Page 35: Repeat Play

    When Programme Play is activated • ON: shuffles titles, chapters or tracks selected in Programme 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.
  • Page 36 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER. The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears. A 18 - 1:32:30 During playback, when you find the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly, press ENTER. The starting point (point A) is set. A 18 - 1:32:30 When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again.

  • Page 37: Searching For A Scene

    Searching for a Scene 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. (step) Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

  • Page 38: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc. (Search Mode)

    Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) m or M Press in pause mode. To return to normal speed, press H. Each time you press during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press the indication changes as follows: Playback direction Opposite direction (DVD/DVD-VR mode only)
  • Page 39 When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode disc TITLE CHAPTER TIME/TEXT Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting point by inputting the time code. When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD without PBC playback TRACK INDEX When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback SCENE When playing a Super Audio CD/CD...

  • Page 40: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. RETURN Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item. • CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each chapter.

  • Page 41: Viewing Information About The Disc

    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, track name (MP3 audio), or file name (DivX video) recorded on the disc.
  • Page 42 Checking the play information of the disc To check the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD. The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text.
  • Page 43 When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) Playing time and number of the current track Track name Current album and track number (returns to top automatically) When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video) Playing time of the current file The current file name The current album and file number (returns to top automatically)
  • Page 44 Notes • Depending on the type of disc being played, the disc text or track name may not be displayed. • The player can only display the first level of the disc text, such as the disc name or title. •...

  • Page 45: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/ DATA DVD (DivX video files) 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.
  • Page 46 • When playing DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode: If you connected to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/ HDMI OUT jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “D- PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP.” Checking the audio signal format You can check the audio signal format by...

  • Page 47: Surround Mode Settings

    (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. This only works when playing a multichannel Dolby audio sound track.
  • Page 48 TVS WIDE Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (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.
  • Page 49 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 80). REAR SIDE VIRTUAL MULTI REAR Creates an array of virtual rear speakers from a single set of actual rear speakers.
  • Page 50 Notes • When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver). • Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT” function in the same way. • To enjoy the multichannel audio through the 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks, correctly set each speaker position and distance (page 21, 80).

  • Page 51: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ 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.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    When playing a DATA CD (DivX video), or DATA DVD (DivX video) Select the displayed language. If “OFF” appears, the player does not support the subtitle signal format contained in the disc. To turn off the subtitles Select “OFF” in step 2. Notes •...
  • Page 53 Press X/x to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined. • STANDARD: displays a standard picture. • DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity. • DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and colour intensity.

  • Page 54: Sharpening The Pictures (Sharpness)

    Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS) You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER. The options for “SHARPNESS” appear. Press X/x to select a level. •...

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Picture Quality (Bnr, Mnr)

    Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR, MNR) You can adjust the picture quality by “BNR” (Block Noise Reduction) or “MNR” (Mosquito Noise Reduction) Adjusting the BNR The “BNR” function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen.

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound (Av Sync)

    To cancel the “MNR” 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 should become blurred, set “MNR” to “OFF.” •...
  • Page 57 AV SYNC Press c repeatedly to adjust the delay. Each time you press C/c, the delay is adjusted by 10 milliseconds. Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect. To reset the “AV SYNC” setting Press CLEAR in step 4. Notes •...

  • Page 58: Enjoying Mp3 Audio And Jpeg Images

    Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVD that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.

  • Page 59: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files

    When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.) When you press MENU and the list of album...
  • Page 60 Selecting an album Press MENU. The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 3 ( 3 0 ) R O C K B E S T H I T K A R A O K E M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G R &...

  • Page 61: Selecting A Jpeg Image File

    Selecting a JPEG image file After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press PICTURE NAVI. The image files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on the right. To display the additional image, select the bottom images and press x. To return to the previous image, select the top images and press X.

  • Page 62: Enjoying Jpeg Images As A Slide Show

    Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide show. Press MENU. The list of albums on the DATA CD/ DATA DVD appears. 3 ( 3 0 ) R O C K B E S T H I T K A R A O K E M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G...

  • Page 63: Setting The Pace For A Slide Show

    z Hints • To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO.” See “Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)” (page 35) to repeat the track or album. •...

  • Page 64: Enjoying Divx ® Videos

    ® Enjoying DivX Videos About DivX Video Files ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. This product is an official DivX Certified product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX video files. DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that the player can play Playback of DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/...

  • Page 65: Playing Divx Video Files

    Playing DivX Video Files You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). RETURN z Hint You can view the disc information while playing a DivX video file (page 41). Notes • If there are no DivX video files recorded on the DATA CD/DATA DVD, a message appears to indicate that the disc is not playable.

  • Page 66: Selecting A Divx Video File

    Selecting a DivX video file After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER. The list of files in the album appears. M Y F A V O U R I T E S 1 ( 2 ) H A W A I I V E N U S Press X/x to select a file, and press ENTER.

  • Page 67: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. •...
  • Page 68 To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER Enter your 4-digit password using the...

  • Page 69: Changing The Password

    The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 91 using the number buttons. Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press ENTER. The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD:...

  • Page 70: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Supplied Remote

    - Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer Sony Aiwa Grundig Hitachi Loewe Nokia Panasonic 2 +/–...
  • Page 71 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). Manufacturer Code number Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93...

  • Page 72: Settings And Adjustments

    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 Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 73 to 82.

  • Page 73: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Press X/x to select a setting, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN HDMI RESOLUTION: /RGB (HDMI): SCREEN SAVER: JACKET PICTURE BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: To enter the Quick Setup mode Select “QUICK”...

  • Page 74: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    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” (page 72). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: /RGB (HDMI):...
  • Page 75 Turns on the screen saver. Turns off the screen saver. BACKGROUND Selects the background colour or picture on the TV screen when the player is in stop mode or while playing a Super Audio CD, CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio). JACKET The jacket picture (still picture) PICTURE...

  • Page 76: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Custom Settings 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” (page 72). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DISPLAY: PAUSE MODE:...

  • Page 77: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    Notes • When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 73). • If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, MPEG, and Dolby Digital audio sound tracks in this order.

  • Page 78: Setting The Digital Output Signal

    WIDE Gives you the feeling of being RANGE at a live performance. AUDIO FILTER Selects the digital filter to 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 kHz). SHARP Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling.
  • Page 79 DOLBY Select this when the player is DIGITAL connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. Note If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL signals, the “D-PCM” signals will be automatically output even when you select “DOLBY DIGITAL.”...

  • Page 80: Settings For The Speakers (Speaker Setup)

    Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the volume of the speakers to the same level.
  • Page 81 • SUBWOOFER Select this if you connect a subwoofer to output the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals from the subwoofer. NONE Select this if you do not connect a subwoofer. Notes • The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at 120 Hz.

  • Page 82: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    LEVEL (FRONT) Varies the level of the front speakers. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default adjustments are in parentheses. L (0 dB) Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB in 0.5 dB increments. R (0 dB) Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.

  • Page 83: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
  • Page 84 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 21). , The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set.
  • Page 85 though it has the extension “.MP3.” , The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III data. , The player cannot play audio tracks in mp3PRO format. , “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 62). , The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file.

  • Page 86: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

  • Page 87: Glossary

    Glossary Album (page 58, 60) A unit in which to store JPEG image files or MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. (“Album” is an exclusive definition for this player.) Chapter (page 11) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles.
  • Page 88 Film based software, Video based software (page 20) DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs contain the same images (24 frames per second) that are shown at movie theatres. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 25 frames/60 fields (30 frames/60 fields) per second.
  • Page 89 HD layer HD layer • Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc) This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD layer. Also, as the dual layers are on one side only, you do not have to turn the disc over during playback.

  • Page 90: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/(NTSC) Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB (LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only) Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %...

  • Page 91: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 45, 51, 73. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati...

  • Page 92: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 74 4:3 LETTER BOX 74 4:3 OUTPUT 75 4:3 PAN SCAN 74 48kHz/96kHz PCM 79 5.1 Channel Surround 46 A-B REPEAT 35 ADVANCE 28 ALBUM 39 Album 58 ANGLE 51 AUDIO 45 AUDIO ATT 77 AUDIO DRC 77 AUDIO FILTER 78 AUDIO SETUP 77 AUTO PLAY 76...
  • Page 93 Title 89 TITLE VIEWER 40 TOP MENU 30 TRACK 39 TRACK SELECTION 76 Troubleshooting 83 TV TYPE 74 TVS 47 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) 47 Usable discs 7 Video based software 88 VIDEO CD 6 VIDEO OFF 27 ZOOM 28...
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