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3-089-857-E2(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS355
DVP-NS360
DVP-NS585P
DVP-NS590P
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-089-857-E2(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS355 DVP-NS360 DVP-NS585P DVP-NS590P © 2004 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: Warning

    Welcome! To prevent fire or shock Precautions Thank you for purchasing this hazard, do not expose the Sony CD/DVD Player. Before Safety unit to rain or moisture. operating this player, please read • This unit operates on 220 – 240...
  • Page 3: Precautions

    If you have any questions or problems heat sources, or in a place subject to direct concerning your player, please consult your sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical nearest Sony dealer. shock. On operation • If the player is brought directly from a cold...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 5 Playing a DATA CD ........49 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files .
  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this Manual This Player Can Play the Following Discs Check your model name Format of discs The instructions in this manual are for 4 DVD VIDEO models: DVP-NS355, NS360, NS585P and (page 73) NS590P. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the player.
  • Page 7: Notes About The Discs

    Example of discs that the player Note on playback operations of cannot play DVDs and VIDEO CDs The player cannot play the following discs: Some playback operations of DVDs and • CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD- VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in software producers.
  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel DVP-NS585P/NS590P DVP-NS355/NS360 A [/1 (on/standby) button (27) H x (stop) button (28) B Disc tray (27) I ./> (previous/next) buttons (36) C Front panel display (9) J PROGRESSIVE indicator (17) (remote sensor) (15) (DVP-NS585P/NS590P only)
  • Page 9 Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Disc type Lights up when you can change the angle (46) Lights up during Current title/chapter or playing Current audio signal (43) Repeat Play (34) time (41) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (31) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (35)
  • Page 10 Rear panel DVP-NS585P/NS590P COMPONENT LINE OUT LINE C E N T E R VIDEO VIDEO (RGB) NORMAL PCM/ DTS/ PROGRESSIVE MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL AUDIO DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT DVP-NS355/NS360 PCM/DTS/MPEG LINE C E N T E R DOLBY DIGITAL (RGB) VIDEO...
  • Page 11 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (61) (open/close) button (27) C Number buttons (30) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (32) (subtitle) button (46) (audio) button (43) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (28) (scan/slow) buttons (37) I X (pause) button (28) J H (play) button (27) The H button has a tactile dot.*...
  • Page 12: 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 (DATA CD 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 13 List of control menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 37)/SCENE (page 37)/TRACK (page 37) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 37)/INDEX (page 37) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 37) Selects the track to be played.
  • Page 14 INTERVAL (page 54) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. EFFECT (page 55) Selects the effect to be used for changing slides during a slideshow. MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 52) Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.
  • Page 15: 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 16: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    Step 3: 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 D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). (For DVP-NS585P/NS590P only) In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern A.
  • Page 17 Note When connecting to a progressive TV, it is recommended that you use only pattern A. If you connect to your TV using both A and B, a special control signal transmitted via the SCART (EURO AV) cable may cause the signal to be switched to the SCART (EURO AV) jack.
  • Page 18 When connecting to a wide screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 64. 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.
  • Page 19: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 4: 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 connections, through Components to be connected Connection...
  • Page 20 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in pattern B of “Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 16), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV. CD/DVD player COMPONENT LINE OUT...
  • Page 21 Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 22 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi- channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use .
  • Page 23 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). CD/DVD player COMPONENT LINE OUT...
  • 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 .. The on-screen display differ depending on the player model.
  • Page 25 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your amplifier The Setup Display for selecting the type (receiver) appears. of video signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack Is this player connected to an amplifier appears.
  • Page 26 Enjoying the surround sound • D-PCM (page 68) effects To enjoy the surround sound effects of this • DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the player or your amplifier (receiver), set the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital following items as described below for the decoder) (page 68) audio connection you selected on pages 21 to 23 (...
  • Page 27: Playing Discs

    Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. With the playback side facing down Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.
  • Page 28 z Hints Additional operations • The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialog that you missed. • The Instant Advance function is useful when you want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to watch.
  • Page 29: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play/Multi-Disc Resume)

    Programme Play. Storing the point where you stopped the disc (Multi-disc Resume) (DVP-NS360/NS585P/ NS590P only) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc.
  • Page 30: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD- RW Disc A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” Some DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) When you play a DVD which contains mode have two types of titles for playback: several titles, you can select the title you want originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and...
  • Page 31: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    z Hint Playing VIDEO CDs With To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select PBC Functions a track, then press H or ENTER. (PBC Playback) “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play.
  • Page 32: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    1 2 ( 2 7 ) PLAY Various Play Mode 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: Press X/x to select “SET ,”...
  • Page 33 Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,” Follow step 5 for new programming. To cancel a programme, select “--” under then press ENTER. “T,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks 1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3 –...
  • Page 34 Press X/x to select the item to be Press DISPLAY during playback. shuffled. The Control Menu appears. When playing a DVD VIDEO Press X/x to select • TITLE (REPEAT), then press ENTER. • CHAPTER The options for “REPEAT” appear. When playing a VIDEO CD or CD 1 ( 1 2 ) PLAY •...
  • Page 35 To return to normal play The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear. Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) PLAY 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 z Hint You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped.
  • Page 36: Searching For A Scene

    Locating a point quickly using the previous/next buttons Searching for a Scene (Search) Searching for a Particular Point on a You can search for a particular point on a disc using ./> on the player. Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion During playback, press and hold > on the player to locate a point in the playback Play, Freeze Frame) direction, or press and hold .
  • Page 37: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Watching frame by frame Searching for a Title/ (Slow-motion play) Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. Press m or M when the player is in pause mode. To return to the normal speed, press H. m or M Each time you press You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and during Slow-motion play, the playback speed you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD changes.
  • Page 38 When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD Press ENTER. with PBC Playback The player starts playback from the SCENE selected number. When playing a CD TRACK To search for a scene using the time code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) ALBUM In step 2, select TIME/TEXT.
  • Page 39: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter, Searching by Scene title, or track, and press ENTER. Playback starts. (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens To return to normal play during setting and find the desired scene quickly. Press O RETURN.
  • Page 40: Viewing Information About The Disc

    When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD- Viewing Information About the • T * : * : * (hours: minutes: seconds) Disc Playing time of the current title • T– * : * : * Checking the Playing Remaining time of the current title Time and Remaining •...
  • Page 41 Checking the play information of Checking the information on the the disc front panel display You can view the time information and text To check the DVD/CD text displayed on the TV screen also on the front Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to panel display.
  • Page 42 When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD Playing time and number of the current track Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Text z Hints • When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions, the track number and the index number are displayed after the text.
  • Page 43: Sound Adjustments

    When playing a DVD VIDEO Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. Sound Adjustments When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to Changing the Sound “Language Code List” on page 76 to see which language the code represents.
  • Page 44: Tv Virtual Surround Settings (Tvs)

    (L: left, Dolby Digital 5.1 ch R: right) without using actual rear speakers. Rear (L/R) TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. 1 : ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1...
  • Page 45 To cancel the setting Select “OFF” in step 2. TVS DYNAMIC Creates one set 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 46: Enjoying Movies

    Displaying the Subtitles Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD. If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “...
  • Page 47: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    • CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark Adjusting the Playback areas by increasing the black level. • CINEMA 2: White colours become Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) brighter and black colours become richer, and the colour contrast is increased. You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, z Hint VIDEO CD or DATA CD in JPEG format When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1”...
  • Page 48: Sharpening The Outline Of An Image (Sharpness)

    Sharpening the Outline of an Image (SHARPNESS) The Sharpness function sharpens the outlines of images on your TV screen. ENTER DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER. The options for “SHARPNESS” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO...
  • Page 49: Playing A Data Cd

    * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Playing a DATA CD Industries Association (JEITA) About MP3 Audio Tracks Notes and JPEG Image Files • The player will play any data with the extension “.MP3”...
  • Page 50: Playing Data Cds With Mp3 Audio Track And Jpeg Image Files

    the next album in the same tree. (Example: C Playing DATA CDs with contains D so 4 is played before 5.) MP3 Audio Track and When you press MENU and the list of album names appears (page 51), the album names JPEG Image Files are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G.
  • Page 51 Selecting an album from a DATA Selecting an MP3 audio track from a DATA CD Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray. Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray. The list of albums recorded on the DATA The albums recorded on the DATA CD CD appears.
  • Page 52 z Hints Selecting a JPEG image file from • A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the screen. To display the additional image files, a DATA CD select the bottom image and press x. To return to the previous image, select the top image and press Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.
  • Page 53 Press X/x to select the album you Rotating direction want and press H. The player starts playing the selected album. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing the MENU button repeatedly. z Hints • You can also change the slideshow duration (page 54), effect (page 55) and sharpness (page 48) while viewing JPEG image files.
  • Page 54: Specifying The Slide Show Duration

    NORMAL: Notes Sets the duration between 6 to 9 seconds. • If you press c or C button to go to the next or FAST: previous image, the rotating JPEG image Sets a duration shorter than NORMAL. functions are cancelled. SLOW1: •...
  • Page 55: Selecting An Effect For Image Files In The Slide Show

    MODE1: Selecting an effect for The image sweeps in from top to bottom. MODE2: image files in the slide The image sweeps in from left to right. show MODE3: The image stretches out from the centre of the screen. When you play a JPEG image file, you can MODE4: select the effect to be used when viewing the The images randomly cycle through the...
  • Page 56: Using Various Additional Functions

    Press X/x to select Using Various Additional (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press Functions ENTER. The options for “PARENTAL Locking Discs CONTROL” appear. (CUSTOM 1 2 ( 2 7 ) PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 CONTROL) PLAYER You can set two kinds of playback restrictions...
  • Page 57 To turn off the Custom Parental Control Parental Control (limited function playback) Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.” Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press such as the age of the users.
  • Page 58 Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then PARENTAL CONTROL press ENTER. The area is selected. Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 59 using the number buttons.
  • Page 59 Area Code z Hint If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited Standard Code number playback).” When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number Argentina 2044 buttons, then press ENTER.
  • Page 60 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.
  • Page 61: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    TVs as well. You can control the sound level, input source, If your TV is listed in the table below, set the and power switch of your Sony TV with the appropriate manufacturer’s code. supplied remote.
  • Page 62: Settings And Adjustments

    Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,” then press ENTER. Settings and Adjustments The Setup Display appears. Using the Setup Display LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH MENU: ENGLISH AUDIO: ORIGINAL By using the Setup Display, you can make SUBTITLE: ENGLISH various adjustments to items such as picture and sound.
  • Page 63: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Selected setting Setting the Display or SCREEN SETUP Sound Track Language TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE (LANGUAGE SETUP) LINE: VIDEO COMPONENT OUT: MODE AUTO (PROGRESSIVE) “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.
  • Page 64: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    Note Settings for the Display Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN (SCREEN SETUP) SCAN” or vice versa. SCREEN SAVER Choose settings according to the TV to be The screen saver image appears when you connected.
  • Page 65 • When “LINE” is set to “RGB” in “SCREEN When NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE SETUP”, you cannot select “COMPONENT switch is set to PROGRESSIVE OUT” (the player outputs no component video signals). (DVP-NS585P/NS590P only) • When “COMPONENT OUT” is set to “ON” you cannot select “RGB.”...
  • Page 66: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    MPEG audio sound tracks in this order. connected to a timer (not supplied). MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ Switches this function off. VIDEO CD only) (DVP-NS360/NS585P/ Automatically starts playback NS590P only) when the player is turned on by Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or a timer (not supplied).
  • Page 67: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Settings for the Sound Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has (AUDIO SETUP) rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Checking the “AUDIO SETUP”...
  • Page 68 MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Setting the digital output signal Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. Switches the method of outputting audio Select this when the player is signals when you connect a component such connected to an audio as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a component without a built-in MPEG decoder.
  • Page 69: Additional Information

    Should set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch any problem persist, consult your nearest to NORMAL so that the PROGRESSIVE Sony dealer. indicator turns off and the player is set to normal (interlace) format. Power If you set “LINE” to “RGB” in SCREEN SETUP (page 25, 64), the player outputs no The power is not turned on.
  • Page 70 , While playing a Super VCD on which the , The data is not formatted in MP3 even audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will though it has the extension “.MP3.” , The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. come out when you select “2:STEREO,”...
  • Page 71 LOCKED” appears on the front panel Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme display. Play. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. , 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.
  • Page 72: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    The self-diagnosis function. rear channel is monaural. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service DTS (page 19, 68) facility and give the 5- Digital audio compression technology that character service number.
  • Page 73 DVD VIDEO (page 6) Film based software, Video based software (page 65) A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same DVDs can be classified as Film based or as a CD. Video based software.
  • Page 74 Progressive JPEG Progressive JPEGs are used mostly on the internet. They are different from other JPEGs in that they fade in gradually instead of “ ” being drawn from top to bottom when displayed on a browser. This lets you view the image while it is being downloaded.
  • Page 75: Specifications

    Specifications System General Laser: Semiconductor laser Power requirements: Signal format system: PAL/NTSC 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: Audio characteristics DVP-NS355/NS360 : 11 W Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM DVP-NS585P/NS590P : 12 W 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD Dimensions (approx.): VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz DVP-NS355/NS360 :...
  • Page 76: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 43, 46, 63. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans...
  • Page 77: Index

    Index Numerics PLAY LIST 30 PRO LOGIC 22 16:9 64 EFFECT 55 PROGRAM 32 4:3 LETTER BOX 64 Programme Play 32 4:3 PAN SCAN 64 Progressive format 73 48kHz/96kHz PCM 68 Fast forward 36 5.1 Channel Surround 44 Fast reverse 36 File 73 QUICK 63 Film based software 73...
  • Page 78 Printed on 100% recycled paper. Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary...

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