1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sony Manuals
  4. DVD Player
  5. DVP-NS700V
  6. Operating instructions manual

Sony DVP-NS700V Operating Instructions Manual

Sacd/dvd player
Hide thumbs Also See for DVP-NS700V:
Table of Contents

Quick Links

See also: Service Manual
3-070-605-31(1)
SACD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS700V
© 2001 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Sony DVP-NS700V

Summary of Contents for Sony DVP-NS700V

  • Page 1 3-070-605-31(1) SACD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS700V © 2001 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into the wall outlet, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor. DVP–XXXX 0-000-000-00 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony SACD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 5 Viewing Information About the Disc ..... . 50 Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display ......... . 50 Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time .

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    DVD is prohibited by area restrictions. Region code MODEL NO. DVP–XXXX CD/DVD PLAYER AC 00V 00Hz SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN 0-000-000-00 Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)

  • Page 7: Notes About The Discs

    Also, the player cannot play the following discs: A DVD with a different region code (page 89). A disc that has a non-standard 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.

  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel POWER A POWER switch/indicator (33) 2 DVD indicator Lights up when the disc is a DVD 3 SACD indicator Lights up when the disc is an SACD 4 MULTI CHANNEL indicator Lights up when: —...

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Disc type Digital MULTI MPEG REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE PGM A–B Current audio Current play Current title (50) signal (55) mode (39) When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC) Disc type Playing status Digital MULTI...
  • Page 10 Rear Panel C E N T E R COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL FRONT REAR W O O F E R DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT 1 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (23) (25) (26) 2 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (23) (25) (26) 3 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (23) 4 LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks (22) (25) (26)
  • Page 11 Remote -/-- 1 TV/DVD switch (71) OPEN/CLOSE button (34) 3 Number buttons (35) The number 5 button has a tactile dot. 4 CLEAR/- (ten’s digit)* button (39) (71) 5 SACD MULTI/2CH button (37) 6 SACD/CD button (37) 7 AUDIO button (54) 8 ANGLE button (60) 9 SHUFFLE button (41) J PROGRAM button (39)

  • Page 12: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, please refer to the page in parentheses. Control Menu Total number of titles or tracks recorded Currently playing title number...
  • Page 13 SUBTITLE (page 61) ANGLE (page 60) SURROUND (page 56) ADVANCED (page 53) PARENTAL CONTROL (page SETUP (page 74) PROGRAM (page 39) SHUFFLE (page 41) REPEAT (page 42) A-B REPEAT (page 43) BNR (page 62) VIDEO EQUALIZER (page 63) DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 64) VIEWER (page 48) Displays the subtitles.
  • Page 14 Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 ADVANCED display (Appears if you select any setting other than “OFF.” See page 53.) Control Menu display off When playing an SACD/CD disc, only the Control Menu display 1 will appear. The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started Quick Overview A quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups” on page 19. Notes You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.

  • Page 16: Step 3: Tv Hookups

    Step 3: TV Hookups Connect the supplied audio/video cord and power cord (mains lead) in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord (mains lead) last. cord (supplied) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1 R – AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1 R –...
  • Page 17 To change the colour system The colour system of the player is set to NTSC or PAL. If the on-screen display of the player does not appear on the TV, change the colour system of the player to the same colour system (PAL or NTSC) of your TV.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Playing A Disc

    Step 4: Playing a Disc 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the player. With the playback side facing down 3 Press POWER on the player. 4 Press A on the player to open the disc tray. 5 Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down.

  • Page 19: Hookups

    Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, turn off the power, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 15). Notes Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
  • Page 20 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 images. Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R) Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 22). If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied).

  • Page 21: Step 2: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects you will enjoy depend on the connections and components you use. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, Connection Components to be connected (page 22)

  • Page 22: Connecting To Your Tv

    Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection TVS DYNAMIC (page 56) TVS WIDE (page 56) SACD/DVD player C E N T E R COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL FRONT REAR W O O F E R...
  • Page 23 Connecting to an AV amplifier (having 5.1ch input jacks or a digital input jack) and 4 to 6 speakers If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use If you want to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using can enjoy a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.
  • Page 24 SACD/DVD player COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL FRONT REAR DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to coaxial or optical digital input [Speakers] Centre Subwoofer l: Signal flow To enhance the surround sound effects: Use high-performance speakers.
  • Page 25 Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck This connection will use your 2 front speakers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use deck, use .
  • Page 26 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder, refer to page 23.
  • Page 27 SACD/DVD player C E N T E R R – AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1 COAXIAL OPTICAL R – AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2 PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL FRONT REAR W O O F E R DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL...

  • Page 28: Step 3: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cord (mains lead) into an AC outlet (mains). Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of your player to the “switched” power source of an amplifier (receiver). When you turn off the power of your amplifier (receiver), the menu setting for the player such as Playback Memory may be lost.
  • Page 29 4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc. The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. The available languages differ depending upon the player model. 5 Press X/x to select a language. The player uses the language selected here to display the menu and subtitles as well. 6 Press ENTER.
  • Page 30 When “NO” or “LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)” is selected, Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete. When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” or “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT” is selected, the Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears. q; Press X/x to select the item. Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in page 23 to 26 ( through Audio Cord Connection Type...
  • Page 31 qf Press X/x to select the size of the centre speaker. If no centre speaker is connected, select “NONE.” Refer to page 82 for each selection item. qg Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the size of the rear speaker appears. qh Press X/x to select the size.
  • Page 32 Enjoying the surround sound effects To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), the following items must be set as described below for the audio connection you selected in pages 23 to 26 through ). Each of these are the default settings and do not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player.

  • Page 33: 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. POWER Power indicator PROGRESSIVE SCAN POWER SURROUND -/-- Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.

  • Page 34: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play)

    Notes If you don’t operate the player or the remote for more than 30 minutes when a disc is not playing, the player automatically enters standby mode (Auto Power Off function). SACD audio signals are not output from the digital jack.

  • Page 35: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Notes Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may not resume playback from exactly the same point. The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: — you turn the power off by pressing POWER on the player. —...

  • Page 36: Selecting "Original" Or "Play List" On A Dvd-Rw Disc

    Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Disc Some DVD-RW discs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY LIST).

  • Page 37: Selecting A Playback Area For An Sacd Disc

    Selecting a Playback Area for an SACD Disc SACD -/-- MULTI/2CH SACD/CD DISPLAY Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel SACD Some SACDs 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 38: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Number buttons -/--...

  • Page 39: 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 39) Shuffle Play (page 41) Repeat Play (page 42) A-B Repeat Play (page 43) Note The play mode is cancelled when: —...
  • Page 40 Select the title, chapter, or track you want to programme. xWhen 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. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1.
  • Page 41 You can select “PROGRAM” directly by pressing PROGRAM. Notes When playing Super VCDs, the total time of the programmed tracks does not appear on the screen. The number of titles, chapters, or tracks displayed are the same as the number of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on a disc.
  • Page 42 Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Programme Play modes. CLEAR -/-- DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback (when playing an SACD/CD, press once).
  • Page 43 Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.) CLEAR -/-- DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback (when playing an SACD/CD, press once). The Control Menu appears.
  • Page 44 To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. You can select “A-B REPEAT” directly by pressing A-B. Press the button once to set the point A, and press it again to set the point B. Notes You can set A-B Repeat Play for only one specific section.

  • Page 45: 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. Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.
  • Page 46 Using the Click shuttle on the player (Shuttle mode) PROGRESSIVE SCAN POWER SURROUND 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/SACD/CD only)

  • Page 47: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/SACD/CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number.

  • Page 48: Searching By Scene (Viewer)

    Press ENTER. The player starts playback from the selected number. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. To search for a scene using the time code (Time search) (DVD VIDEO/DVD- RW only) In Step 2, select TEXT).
  • Page 49 Press ENTER. To return to normal play Press O RETURN. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Notes The “VIEWER” is not available when playing Super VCDs. Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select all functions.

  • Page 50: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display You can check information about the disc, such as the remaining time, current number of title (DVD), or track (VIDEO CD, SACD, CD) using the front panel display (page 9). -/-- Press TIME/TEXT.

  • Page 51: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the scene number and the playing time are displayed. The playing time and remaining time of the current chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also appear on your TV screen. See the following section “Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time”...
  • Page 52 xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW T ** : ** : ** Playing time of the current title T– ** : ** : ** Remaining time of the current title C ** : ** : ** Playing time of the current chapter C–...

  • Page 53: Checking The Play Information (Advanced)

    Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. While playing a disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback picture is always displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per second).

  • Page 54: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD VIDEO. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD VIDEO.
  • Page 55 xWhen 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...

  • Page 56: Surround Mode Settings

    The display examples are as follows: PCM (stereo) PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 96kHz 24bit Dolby Surround PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND Dolby Digital 5.1ch When an LFE signal component is output, “LFE” is enclosed in a solid line. When an LFE signal component is not output, “LFE”...
  • Page 57 Press X/x to select one of the surround modes. Refer to the following explanations given for each item. For 2 speaker setups TVS DYNAMIC TVS WIDE TVS NIGHT TVS STANDARD For 4 (or more) speaker setups (If you select “NONE” in the setting of “REAR”...
  • Page 58 TVS STANDARD Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers and retain the sound quality.
  • Page 59 REAR SIDE VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Uses sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates five sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30 angle of elevation.

  • Page 60: Enjoying Movies

    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. 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...

  • Page 61: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, and turn it on or off whenever you want.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Picture Quality (Bnr)

    Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen. -/-- DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (BNR), then press ENTER.

  • Page 63: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Video Equalizer)

    Adjusting the Playback Picture (VIDEO EQUALIZER) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the TV, to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback.

  • Page 64: Enhancing The Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer)

    Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) The Digital Video Enhancer function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing the outlines of images on your TV screen. Also, this function can soften the images on the screen. -/-- DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback.

  • Page 65: Using Various Additional Functions

    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 the playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level...
  • Page 66 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu display. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.”...
  • Page 67 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER. xIf you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
  • Page 68 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 “PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

  • Page 69: Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)

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

    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 two seconds. You will hear two beeps and the Sound Feedback function is turned off. Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied Remote...
  • Page 71 Pioneer Saba VOL +/– Samsung TV/VIDEO WIDE MODE Sanyo ENTER Sharp Siemens TEAC Telefunken Tomson Toshiba RMT-D131O Manufacturer Sony (default) Grundig Hitachi Loewe Nokia Panasonic Philips Saba Samsung Sanyo Sharp Telefunken Thomson Toshiba Code number 06, 07, 08 12, 13...

  • Page 72: Controlling The Tv

    You can Turn the TV on or off Adjust the volume of the TV Switch to or from the wide mode of a Wide TV (Sony’s wide TV only for RMT-D131A) Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and player The button works even if the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD.
  • Page 73 (receiver), you can control your TV’s volume by setting the code number to 90 (default). However, you must first set the code number of controllable TVs as explained above. Manufacturer Code number Sony 80, 88, 89, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93...

  • Page 74: 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 page 75.

  • Page 75: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Select a setting using X/x, 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 COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE To turn off the Setup Display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off.

  • Page 76: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” (page 93) using the number buttons. Note When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected (except for the “OSD”).
  • Page 77 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa. xCOLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD only) Selects the colour system when you play a VIDEO CD.

  • Page 78: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Custom Settings SETUP) Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 74). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE:...

  • Page 79: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    xTRACK 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. No priority given. AUTO Priority given.
  • Page 80 STANDARD Normally select this position. TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. It is especially recommended when you listen to the sound using the speakers of the TV. WIDE Gives you the feeling of being at RANGE a live performance.
  • Page 81 For connection details, see page 21. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.” AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: STANDARD AUDIO FILTER: DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit xDOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD- RW only)

  • Page 82: Settings For The Speakers (Speaker Setup)

    Select this when the player is connected to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. If the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder, do not set this. Otherwise, when you play the DTS sound track, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be...
  • Page 83 CENTER NONE If you do not connect a centre speaker, select this. LARGE Normally select this position. SMALL When the sound cracks or the surround sound effects are difficult to hear, select this. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the bass frequencies of the centre speaker from other speakers.
  • Page 84 xDISTANCE You can set distance from the listening position to your speakers. Set the distance to your front speakers in “FRONT” first. Values in “CENTER” (centre speaker) and “REAR” (rear speaker) will automatically change to the same value. Adjust these values to reflect the actual distance to your centre and rear speakers within the area described in the following table.
  • Page 85 To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Use the amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume control. xTEST TONE The speakers will emit a test tone. Use this when you use the 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks and adjust the “BALANCE” and “LEVEL.” The test tone is not emitted from the speakers.

  • Page 86: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
  • Page 87 , Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channels. It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio format. The sound comes from the centre speaker only.
  • Page 88 , The self-diagnosis function was activated. (See the table on page 89.) The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 89: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 58) Technology that Sony developed to enjoy surround in a home using 4 or more speakers. It simulates the sound of a movie editing...
  • Page 90 DTS (page 23, 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.
  • Page 91 SACD/CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song). TV Virtual Surround (TVS) (page 56) Technology from Sony developed to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. Designed to work with the sound characteristics of your TV, this technology...

  • Page 92: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser Signal format system Audio characteristics Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio) Harmonic distortion Dynamic range Wow and flutter Outputs Jack name LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (1, 2) Phono jack DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Optical output jack DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) Phono jack 5.1CH OUTPUT LINE OUT (VIDEO) (1, 2) S VIDEO OUT (1, 2)

  • Page 93: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 54, 61, 75. 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 94: List Of Setup Display Items

    List of Setup Display Items The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 75) (The available languages differ depending upon the player model.) MENU (The available languages differ depending upon the player model.) AUDIO SUBTITLE ENGLISH CHINESE1 CHINESE2 ENGLISH CHINESE JAPANESE FRENCH GERMAN...
  • Page 95 SCREEN SETUP (page 76) TV TYPE 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN COLOR SYSTEM AUTO NTSC SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND JACKET PICTURE GRAPHICS BLUE BLACK CUSTOM SETUP (page 78) AUTO PLAY DIMMER PAUSE MODE PLAYBACK MEMORY TRACK SELECTION CD DIRECT TIMER DEMO1 DEMO2...
  • Page 96 AUDIO SETUP (page 79) AUDIO ATT AUDIO DRC AUDIO FILTER DOWNMIX DIGITAL OUT STANDARD TV MODE WIDE RANGE SHARP SLOW DOLBY SURROUND NORMAL DOLBY DIGITAL MPEG 48 kHz/96 kHz D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL MPEG D-PCM 48 kHz/16 bit 96 kHz/24 bit...
  • Page 97 SPEAKER SETUP (page 82) SIZE FRONT CENTER REAR SUBWOOFER DISTANCE FRONT (The distance from the CENTER listening position.) REAR BALANCE FRONT REAR LEVEL FRONT CENTER REAR SUBWOOFER TEST TONE LARGE SMALL NONE LARGE SMALL NONE LARGE (REAR) LARGE (SIDE) SMALL (REAR) SMALL (SIDE) NONE 1.0m ~ 15.0m...

  • Page 98: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 76 4:3 LETTER BOX 76 4:3 PAN SCAN 76 48kHz/96kHz PCM 82 5.1 Channel Surround 23 A-B REPEAT 43 ADVANCED 53 ANGLE 60 ANGLE VIEWER 48 AUDIO 54 AUDIO ATT 79 AUDIO DRC 79 AUDIO FILTER 80 AUDIO SETUP 79 AUTO PLAY 78 BACKGROUND 77...
  • Page 99 TEST TONE 85 Time search 48 TIME/TEXT 47 TITLE 47 Title 91 TITLE VIEWER 48 Top menu 35 TRACK 47 Track 91 TRACK SELECTION 79 TRACK VIEWER 48 Troubleshooting 86 TV TYPE 76 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) Usable discs 6 VIDEO CD 33 VIDEO EQUALIZER 63 VIEWER 48...
  • Page 100 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

Table of Contents