3-067-116-12(2) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS300 © 2001 Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Welcome! For customers in the U.S.
On adjusting volume Precautions On safety • The power requirements and power consumption of this player are indicated on the back of the player. Check that the player’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. X MODEL NO. DVP–XXXX Power requirements and power consumption t CD/DVD PLAYER AC 00V 00Hz NO. 00W SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN 0-000-000-00 • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 TV Virtual Surround Sound Settings (TVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel 1 POWER switch/indicator (28) 2 BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button/ indicator (46) 3 SURROUND button/indicator (43) 4 Disc tray (28) 5 A (open/close) button (28) 6 .
Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Playing status Disc type Current chapter (39) TITLE DVD CHAP HOUR SEC MIN PGM SHUFFLE DTS ANGLE REPEAT1 Digital A-B Current play mode (33) Current audio signal (59) Playing time (39) Current title (39) Lights up when you can change the angle (45) When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC) Disc type Playing status MIN VIDEO CD CD SEC A-B PBC Current play mode (33) Current scene (39) Playing time (39) Lights up when playing back a VIDEO CD with PBC (3
Rear Panel DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUT Y R-AUDIO 1-L VIDEO 1 PB COAXIAL OPTICAL PR R-AUDIO 2-L VIDEO 2 1 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21, 22, 23) 2 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21, 22, 23) 3 LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks (20, 21, 22) 10 4 LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks (17) 5 S VIDEO OUT jack (17) 6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (17)
1 Z OPEN/CLOSE button (28) 2 BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button (46) 3 SURROUND button (43) 4 TIME/TEXT button (39) 5 REPEAT button (35) 6 SHUFFLE button (35) 7 PROGRAM button (35) 8 ANGLE button (45) 9 AUDIO button (42) q; .
Guide to On-Screen Displays (Status Bar, Control Bar, Control Menu) The following explains the three type of on-screen displays used with this player: Status Bar, and Control Bar, and Control Menu. Status Bar Displays the current playing status This display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly during playback. The numbers in parentheses indicate reference pages. Chapter number of the DVD or the index number of the VIDEO Playback status CD or CD (64).
Control Bar The Control Bar appears when a playback function is selected by pressing the function’s button on the remote. Playback function icon. Lights up in green when a playback function is selected. 2(7) Selected item or unit. Example of when ANGLE is pressed on the remote. Control Menu The Control Menu appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed when the player is in stop mode. The number in parenthesis indicate reference pages.
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 17. Note You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connecting.
Step 3: TV Hookups Connect the supplied audio/video cord and power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord last.
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. 6 Press H. The disc tray closes and the player begins playing the disc. After Step 6 Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen.
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 14). Hookups Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
A If you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images. Yellow (Video) Yellow (Video) White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 19). B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
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. Hookups Select a connection Select one of the following connections, Connection A through D .
A Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.
B Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck xRecommended surround sound effects for the •TVS STANDARD (page 43) B-1 connection only Hookups 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 B-1 . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use B-2 . When connecting to an MD deck or a DAT deck, use B-2 .
C Connecting to a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder amplifier (receiver) and 3 to 6 speakers This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Pro Logic decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder, refer to page 23. You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
D Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder, and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the TVS sound effects of the player. z To enhance the surround sound effects, refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver) for correct speaker setting location.
Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. Do not connect the power cord of your player to the “switched” power socket of an amplifier (receiver). Otherwise, when you turn off the power of your amplifier (receiver), the settings for the player may be lost. Step 4: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments to use the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. [/1 I/1 ENTER .
E Press X/x to select a language. The player uses the language selected here to display the DVD menu and subtitles as well. F Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN 16:9 Hookups SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: G Press X/x to select the item.
Audio Cord Connection Type B-2 C-2 D You select Page D-PCM 59 DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier/receiver has a Dolby Digital decoder) 59 qa Press ENTER. DTS is selected. AUDIO SETUP OFF AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS: OFF OFF ON qs Press X/x to select the item. Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in page 21 to 23 ( through A D ).
Audio Connection (page 19 to 23) A No additional settings are needed. C-1 Item You select Page DOWNMIX DOLBY SURROUND 58 • If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 58).
Playing Discs 4 Playing Discs Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray. The player automatically turns on and the power indicator lights up in green. 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 H A With the playback side facing down x 5 [/1 AUDIO H x 1 2 Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) jacks. • If you connect the player to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 59). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. • When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 59). Additional operations Z .
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the player remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME” appears on the front panel display. As long as you do not open the disc tray, Resume Play works even if the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1 on the remote. H x 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. “RESUME” appears on the front panel display and you can restart the disc from the point where you stopped the disc.
Using the DVD’s Menu Some discs have a “title menu” or a “DVD menu.” On some DVDs, this may simply be called a “menu” or “title.” Using the DVD menu Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using a menu. When you play these DVDs, you can select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound using the DVD menu. Using the title menu DVD MENU TITLE C/X/x/c 1 Press DVD MENU. The DVD menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) 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. ./> H x X/x ENTER ORETURN 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. 2 3 4 Select the item number you want by pressing X/x. Press ENTER.
Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) 1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu is displayed. 2 Press X/x to select and press ENTER. You can set the following play modes: • Program Play (page 33) • Shuffle Play (page 35) • Repeat Play (page 35) • A- B Repeat Play (page 36) (PROGRAM) Playing Discs OFF OFF SET ON Notes • The play mode is cancelled when: — you open the disc tray.
5 Select the title, chapter, or track you want to program. xWhen playing a DVD For example, select chapter “03” of title “02”. Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE – – 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7. TITLE – – T C –– 01 02 03 04 05 ALL 01 02 03 04 05 06 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.
Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. To return to normal play Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in Step 2. z You can set the player to “shuffle” in stop mode as well. After pressing SHUFFLE to select the item you want to set, press H. Shuffle Play starts. Note Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
2 Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the item you want to set. 1 xWhen playing a DVD (Program Play and Shuffle Play are set to OFF) • DISC: Repeats all of the titles. • TITLE: Repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: Repeats the current chapter. xWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD (Program Play and Shuffle Play are set to OFF) • DISC: Repeats all of the tracks on a disc. • TRACK: Repeats the current track. xWhen Program Play or Shuffle Play is on • ON: Repeats Program Play or Shuffle Play.
Searching for a Scene You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. You can use this function only for DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Press or y when the player is in the pause mode. To return to the normal speed, press H. Each time you press or y during Slow-motion play the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available.
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene (Search mode) 2 xWhen playing a DVD (TITLE), (CHAPTER), (TIME/TEXT), or (NUMBER INPUT) Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting point by inputting the time code. You can search a DVD disc by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD or 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. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code.
Viewing Information About the Disc When playing a DVD Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display Playing time and number of the current title TITLE CHAP SEC MIN Remaining time of the current title TITLE You can check information about the disc, such as the remaining time, total number of titles of a DVD, or tracks of a CD or VIDEO CD, using the front panel display (page 9).
z 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” for instructions on how to read this information. Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time Note Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode, the above mentioned disc information may not be displayed.
2 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the time information. z If the DVD/CD text does not fit on a single line, you can see the entire text by watching it scroll across the front panel display. The display and the kinds of time that you can change depend on the disc you are playing. z You can select the time and text directly by pressing TIME/TEXT.
Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD. With stereo 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.
• Dolby Digital 3 ch DOLBY DIGITAL 2/1 TV Virtual Surround Sound Settings (TVS) Front (L/R) Rear (monaural) • PCM (Stereo) Sampling frequency PCM 96kHz 24bit Quantized bit rate SURROUND 1 Sound Adjustments About audio signals Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate speaker.
To reset the TVS setting In Step 2, select “OFF.” TVS (TV Virtual Surround) DYNAMIC Uses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L/R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). The sound imaging effect is distinct and clearly reproduces each aural element of the audio track. 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.
Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “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 having the train’s movement interrupted.
To turn off the subtitles Select “OFF” in Step 2. Note Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. 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. BNR 1 Press BNR during playback. The Control Bar is displayed. 1 2 Press BNR repeatedly to select a level.
Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (Custom Parental OFF ON PASSWORD 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 DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control.
5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password by pressing X/x to select the digit, followed by c to move the cursor. Then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu display. Playing the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 If you make a mistake entering your password CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN and repeat from Step 3.
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu is displayed. 2 Press X/x to select press ENTER. Enter a 4-digit password using by pressing X/x to select the digit, followed by c to move the cursor. Then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears. (SETUP), then 3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,” then press ENTER. The Setup Display appears. 4 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM SETUP,” then press ENTER. “CUSTOM SETUP” is displayed.
8 9 Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER. The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter the standard code in the table on page 51 using X/x. Press ENTER. The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN to go back to the previous screen. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. The Control Bar appears. PASSWORD 2 Enter your 4-digit password using X/x to select the digit, followed by c to move the cursor. Then press ENTER. The player starts playback. z If you forget your password, remove the disc and Note When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.
Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) The player beeps when the following operations are performed. The default setting of the Sound Feedback function is set to off. Operation Operation sound Power is turned on One beep Power is turned off Two beeps H is pressed One beep X is pressed Two beeps Playback is stopped One long beep Operation is not possible Three beeps To set Sound Feedback POWER A Power Indicator X [/1 52 1 Press POWER on the player, then press [/1 on the remote.
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. Controlling TVs with the remote Notes • If you enter a new manufacturer’s code, the code previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code again.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 2 Press X/x to select press ENTER. 3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM” and press ENTER. The Setup Display appears. 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. If you press SETUP on the remote, you can directly display the settings in “SETUP” on your screen. For details on each Setup Display item, see page 55.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) To turn off the Setup Display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off. z If you select “QUICK” in Step 3, you will enter Quick Setup mode (page 24). Follow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make basic adjustments.
z If you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter the language code from the list using X/x to select the digit, followed by c to move the cursor (page 67). After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is displayed the next time you select “OTHERS t.” Note When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected (except for the “OSD”).
4:3 LETTER BOX Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 4:3 PAN SCAN Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 54). The default settings are underlined. 16:9 CUSTOM SETUP AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION: Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa. ON Turns on the screen saver.
xPAUSE MODE (DVD only) Selects the picture in pause mode. AUTO FRAME The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. xPARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD only) Sets a password and playback limitation level for DVDs with playback limitation for children. For details, see “Limiting playback by children (Parental Control)” (page 47).
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 RANGE Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance. When you use high quality speakers, it is even more effective. DOLBY SURROUND NORMAL Select this when the player is connected to an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX” item in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 58). Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. If the player is connected to an audio component lacking a builtin Dolby Digital decoder, do not set this.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Sound There is no sound. If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the CD/DVD player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely. Picture , The connecting cord is not connected securely. , The connecting cord is damaged.
The disc does not play. , There is no disc inside. , The disc is turned over. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray. , The disc is skewed. , The CD/DVD player cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 6). , The region code on the DVD does not match the CD/DVD player. , Moisture has condensed inside the CD/DVD player. Remove the disc and leave the CD/ DVD player turned on for about half an hour. Turn on the power again before playing the disc (page 3).
The angles cannot be changed. , Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. The angle can be changed when the “ANGLE” indicator lights up on the front panel display (page 9). , The DVD prohibits changing of the angles. The CD/DVD player does not operate properly. , When static electricity, etc., causes the CD/ DVD player to operate abnormally, press POWER on the player to turn the CD/DVD player off and then on again.
Glossary Chapter (page 9) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Dolby Digital (page 23, 59) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.
player can play the discs that match its region code. This player can also play discs with the “ ALL ” mark. Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still be activated. Scene (page 9) On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.” Title (page 9) The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.
Specifications System Laser Signal format system Semiconductor laser NTSC Audio characteristics Frequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB) DVD (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 1, 2 only) Harmonic distortion 0.003 % Dynamic range DVD: 103 dB CD: 99 dB Wow and flutter Less than detected value (±0.001% W PEAK) The signals from LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks are measured.
Language Code List For details, see page 42, 55, 45. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
List of Setup Display Items The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 55) OSD ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE DVD MENU ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE GERMAN ITALIAN DUTCH CHINESE JAPANESE DANISH SWEDISH FINNISH NORWEGIAN RUSSIAN OTHERS t AUDIO ORIGINAL (All other selections are same as the DVD MENU language.) SUBTITLE AUDIO FOLLOW (All other selections are same as the DVD MENU language.
CUSTOM SETUP (page 57) AUTO PLAY OFF TIMER DEMO1 DEMO2 DIMMER BRIGHT DARK OFF PAUSE MODE AUTO FRAME PARENTAL CONTROL t TRACK SELECTION OFF AUTO AUDIO SETUP (page 58) AUDIO ATT OFF ON AUDIO DRC STANDARD TV MODE WIDE RANGE DOWNMIX DOLBY SURROUND NORMAL DIGITAL OUT ON DOLBY DIGITAL D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL DTS Additional Information OFF OFF ON 69
Index Numerics DVD menu 31 Resume Play 30 16:9 56 4:3 LETTER BOX 56 4:3 PAN SCAN 56 5.
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