2-059-563-13(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS955V DVP-LS785V © 2004 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. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. Welcome! Precautions Safety • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
On adjusting volume Precautions On safety • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off. • If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Manual Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: DVP-NS955V and DVP-LS785V. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the player. DVP-NS955V is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DVPNS955V only.” • 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.
This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO (page 94) DVD-RW (page 94) Super Audio CD (page 94) VIDEO CD Music CD “DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are trademarks.
Notes • Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, 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. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel DVP-NS955V DVP-LS785V A [/1 (on/standby) button (32) B SUPER AUDIO CD indicator (37, 94) Lights up when: – playing an HD (High Density) layer of Super Audio CDs. –no disc is inserted. C MULTI CHANNEL indicator (37, 94) Lights up when: – playing a disc that contains multiple audio signal channels. – no disc is inserted.
Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Lights up when you can change the angle (57) Disc type Lights up during Repeat Play (41) Current audio signal (53) Current title/chapter or playing time (49) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (38) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (42) Current scene or playing time (49) When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA DVD (DivX video), DATA CD (MP3 audio/ DivX video), or VIDEO CD (with
Rear panel DVP-NS955V COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR L LINE OUT R PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT WOOFER DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT LINE 1(RGB)-TV LINE 2 DVP-LS785V COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR L LINE OUT R PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT WOOFER 5.
Remote L m/M (45) (scan/slow) buttons M H (play) button (32) The H button has a tactile dot.* N X (pause) button (33) O C/X/x/c buttons (35) P DISPLAY button (13) Q TOP MENU button (35) R [/1 (on/standby) button (32) S 2 (volume) +/– buttons (78) The + button has a tactile dot.
Guide to the Control Menu Display 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 m Control Menu display 2 ( Only for DATA CDs without DivX video files) m Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.
List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 46)/SCENE (page 46)/TRACK (page 46) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 46)/INDEX (page 46) Selects the chapter or index to be played. * TRACK (page 46) Selects the track to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 36) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY LIST. TIME/TEXT (page 46) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
* DATE (page 65) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. * INTERVAL (page 68) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. * EFFECT (page 68) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. * MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 67) Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD. * These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD with DivX video file.
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. You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords C S VIDEO cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (supplied with UK models) INPUT VIDEO INPUT Hookups 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). In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern A.
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 cable may cause the signal to be switched to the SCART jack.
When connecting to a wide screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 82. Notes Hookups • 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. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack.
◆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.
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. Hookups Select a connection Select one of the following connections, A through Components to be connected TV D .
z Hint If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection D . *1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *2 Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6, 226, 616; 6, 487, 535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and pending.
A Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. If you use the SCART cord in pattern B of “Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 17), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV. COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y PB/CB Hookups CD/DVD player PR/CR L LINE OUT R PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT WOOFER 5.
B 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 B-1 . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use B-2 . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
C Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers CD/DVD player COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y PB/CB Hookups You can enjoy Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use C-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use C-2 .
D Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and/or a digital input jack and 4 to 6 speakers If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use D-1 . 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 D-2 . With the following connections, you can enjoy a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.
D-1 : Connecting to the 5.1 ch input jacks D-2 : Connecting to a digital input jack Hookups You can enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. Note that 7.1-channel MPEG signals are mixed down to 5.1-channel signals. This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.
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 .. "/1 ./> X/x 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. “Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” appears at the bottom of the screen.
6 Press ENTER. 10Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. 7 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 82) ◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV • 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 82) 8 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack appears.
12Press X/x to select the type of Dolby Digital signal you wish to send to your amplifier (receiver). Choose the signal that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 24 to 26 ( B through D ). AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: D-PCM DTS: DOLBY DIGITAL 48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit 15Press ENTER. ◆ When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” is selected in step 11 • Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete.
19Press ENTER. “SUBWOOFER” is selected. 20Press X/x to select whether or ENTER DISPLAY not you have connected a subwoofer. 21Press ENTER. Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 86). To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), set the following items as described below for the audio connection you selected on pages 24 to 26 ( B through D ).
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. Playing Discs Playing Discs ◆ When using an amplifier (receiver) Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the player. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. 4 Press A on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray.
Additional operations Z CLEAR .
To unlock the disc tray When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again. Note Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu (page 81), the disc tray remains locked. Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-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.
Notes 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 button. Playing Discs • “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 84).
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVDRW Some DVD-RWs 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). You can select the type of title to be played. X/x ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY when the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER. The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” appear.
Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer. You can select the playback layer you want to listen to. Each time you press the button, an HD layer or a CD layer is alternately selected. When playing a CD layer, the “CD” indicator in the front panel display lights up. SA-CD MULTI/2CH Playing Discs Press SA-CD/CD when the player is in stop mode.
Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. ./> x ENTER O RETURN 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. 2 Press the number buttons to select the item number you want. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.
12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF SET ON Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat PLAY DVD VIDEO Play) 3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER. “TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. PROGRAM Note ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7. TITLE – – The play mode is cancelled when: – you open the disc tray. – the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
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. TITLE – – ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD For example, select track “02.” Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER. The track number may be displayed in 3 digits for a Super Audio CD. Selected track ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7.
TITLE 2 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select the item to be shuffled. 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. ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD,Super Audio CD, or CD • TRACK ◆ When Programme Play is activated • ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Programme Play. CLEAR REPEAT To return to normal play H Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD • DISC: repeats all of the tracks. • TRACK: repeats the current track. ◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD • DISC: repeats all of the albums. • ALBUM: repeats the current album. • TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track. • FILE (DivX video files only): repeats the current file. Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly.
4 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. The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. Playing Discs 5 B 18 - 1:33:05 To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. z Hint For DVP-LS785V, you can also use the A-B button on the remote.
Locating a point quickly using the previous/next buttons 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. You can search for the next or previous chapter, track, or scene using ./> on the player. During playback, press > or . once briefly to go to the next or previous chapter/ track/scene. Or, press and hold > or .
Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) Press m or M when the player is in pause mode. To return to normal speed, press H. Each time you press m or M during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press the indication changes as follows: 2 y1 Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) 2 y1 The “2 y”/“2 than “1 y”/“1 ” playback speed is slower .” You can search for a particular point on a disc in various ways using the Playback Dial.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. (Search mode) 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 You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD 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.
To turn off the display Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the display is turned off. Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. PICTURE NAVI Notes • The title, chapter, or track number displayed is the same number recorded on the disc. • You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code.
3 Press ENTER. The first scene of each chapter, title, or track appears as follows. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter, title, or track, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected scene. To return to normal play during setting Press O RETURN or DISPLAY. z Hint If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right of the screen. To display the additional chapters, titles, or tracks, select the bottom scenes and press x.
Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time TV/DVD switch TIME/TEXT ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD (with PBC functions) • *:* (minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current scene ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD • T *:* (minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current track • T–*:* Remaining time of the current track • D *:* Playing time of the current disc • D –*:* Remaining time of the current disc ◆ When playing a Super
Checking the play information of the Disc Checking the information on the front panel display To check the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on your TV screen. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD.
When playing a DATA CD (DivX video), or DATA DVD (DivX video) Playing time of the current file The current file name z Hints • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the scene number or the playing time are displayed. • Long text that does not fit in a single line will scroll across the front panel display. • You can also check the time information and text using the Control Menu (page 13).
Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA DVD/DATA CD (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. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from either the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.
◆When playing a DivX video file on a DATA CD or a DATA DVD Notes • While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.” • You cannot change the sound for Super Audio CDs. You can check the audio signal format by pressing repeatedly during playback. The format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below. ◆When playing a DVD VIDEO Dolby Digital 5.
Surround Mode Settings You can enjoy surround sounds while playing discs including Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG audio DVDs, even if you have only 2 or 4 speakers. Select the surround mode that best suits your speaker setup. ◆ For 4 to 6 speaker setups (If you select “NONE” in the setting of “REAR” in “SPEAKER SETUP” (page 87), you cannot select these modes.
◆NORMAL SURROUND Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder to create surround effects. The rear speakers will emit identical monaural sounds. If you are using a centre speaker, the appropriate sounds for the centre speaker will be delivered. TV L ◆TVS NIGHT Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but quieter sounds are unaffected.
◆VIRTUAL MULTI REAR Creates an array of virtual rear speakers from a single set of actual rear speakers. The position of the virtual rear speakers differs according to “REAR” or “SIDE” setting of the rear speakers (page 87).
Enjoying Movies Displaying the Subtitles 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. If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing the disc. (subtitle) during playback. The following display appears. 1 Press (angle) during playback.
To turn off the subtitles Select “OFF” in step 2. Notes • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off. • With DATA CDs, subtitles can be changed for DivX video files only. • You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and contains subtitle information within the same file.
2 Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly 2 to select the setting you want. z Hint When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or “CINEMA 2” is recommended. To go the next or previous picture item without saving the current setting, press X/x. 3 Press ENTER. The adjustment is saved, and “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar appears. 4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust “BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and “HUE.” To turn off the display Press O RETURN , or DISPLAY.
Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS) You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture. ENTER X/x DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER. The options for “SHARPNESS” appear. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO OFF 1 2 OFF 3 Press X/x to select a level. • 1: enhances the outline. • 2: enhances the outline more than 1. 4 Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect.
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (AV ALIGNMENT) (DVP-NS955V only) When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. 3 Press x to select “SETc”, then press ENTER. The “AV ALIGNMENT” adjustment bar appears. AV ALIGNMENT 0ms 4 Press c repeatedly to adjust the delay. Each time you press C/c, the delay is adjusted by 10 milliseconds. 5 Press ENTER.
Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. DATA CDs that the player can play You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format.
When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any subalbums/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 names appears (page 64), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G.
Selecting an album Selecting an MP3 audio track 1 1 Press MENU. The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER. The list of tracks in the album appears. MY FAVOURITE SONG 1(256) 3( 30) WALTZ FOR DEBBY MY ROMANCE MILES TONES MY FUNNY VALENTINE AUTUM LEAVES ALL BLUES S O M E D A Y M Y P R I N C E W ...
Selecting a JPEG image file 1 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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. Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view, and press ENTER. The selected image appears.
To stop viewing the JPEG image Press x. z Hints • While viewing JPEG image files, you can set options such as “INTERVAL” (page 68), “EFFECT” (page 68), and “SHARPNESS” (page 60). • You can view JPEG images files without MP3 audio by setting “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 67). • The date the picture was taken is displayed beside “DATE” in the Control Menu (page 13). Note that no date may appear depending on the digital camera.
3 Notes • The slide show stops when X/x or ZOOM is pressed. To resume the slide show, press H. • This function does not work if “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 67). • AUTO: plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album as a slide show. • AUDIO (MP3): plays only MP3 audio tracks continuously. • IMAGE (JPEG): plays only JPEG image files continuously.
Setting the pace for a slide show (INTERVAL) You can set the time the slides are displayed on the screen. 4 Press ENTER. Note Some JPEG files, especially progressive JPEG files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more, may take longer to display than others, which may make the duration seem longer than the setting you selected. Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT) You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show.
3 Press X/x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. • MODE1: the image sweeps in from top to bottom. • MODE2: the image sweeps in from left to right. • MODE3: the image stretches out from the centre of the screen. • MODE4: the images randomly cycle through the effects. • MODE5: the next image slides over the previous image. • OFF: turns off this function. 4 Press ENTER.
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.
Playing DivX Video Files Selecting an album 1 Press MENU. A list of albums on the disc appears. Only albums that contain DivX video files are listed. You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs). 3( 3) SUMMER 2003 NEW YEAR'S DAY MY FAVOURITES ./> H C/X/x/c DISPLAY x ENTER 2 Press X/x to select the album you want to play. 3 Press H. Playback starts from the selected album.
Selecting a DivX video file 1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER. The list of files in the album appears. MY FAVOURITES 1(2 ) HAWAII 2004 VENUS 2 Press X/x to select a file, and press ENTER. The selected file starts playing. To stop playback Press x. To go to the next or previous page Press c or C. To return to the previous display Press O RETURN.
2 Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM The Control Menu appears. 3 PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear. 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.
5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental Control.” 2 Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press ENTER. 3 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
6 PARENTAL CONTROL 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 a standard code in the table on page 76 using the number buttons. Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER . 7 Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears. Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press ENTER. The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.
z Hint If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited playback).” When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the player and press H. When the display for entering your password appears, enter your new password.
Changing the password 1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear. 3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD t,” then press ENTER. The display for entering the password appears. 4 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. 5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following: [/1 Turn the TV on or off Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote 2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of the TV Number buttons Select the programme and -/-position of the TV t (TV/video) TV/DVD switch Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources "/1 2 +/– Number buttons Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until
z Hint If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).
3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,” 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 81 to 87. Note Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all of the functions described may work. then press ENTER.
6 Press X/x to select a setting, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 PAN SCAN ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO FULL “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display.
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 80). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO FULL Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.
Notes • If your TV does not accept S video or the RGB signals, no picture will appear on the TV screen, even if you select “S VIDEO” or “RGB.” Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV. • When you select “RGB,” you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. ◆ 4:3 OUTPUT This setting is effective only when you set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9.” Adjust to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals.
◆ DIMMER (DVP-LS785V only) ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display. 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. BRIGHT Makes the lighting bright. DARK Makes the lighting dark. AUTO DARK Makes the lighting dark if you do not operate the player or remote for a short while.
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 80). The default settings are underlined.
◆ MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Note Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from a DIGITAL OUT jack. PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play multi-channel MPEG audio sound tracks, only the Front (L) and Front (R) signals will be output from your two front speakers. MPEG Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder.
◆ SIZE 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. This setting is effective when connecting the speaker with 5.1 CH OUTPUT jacks (page 26). Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 80).
• SUBWOOFER YES 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. CENTER (3 m) Set this within –1.6 and +0.6 m of the “FRONT” setting in 0.2 m increments. For example, if “FRONT” is set to 6 m, “CENTER” can be set between 4.4 and 6.6 m. REAR (3 m) Set this within –5 and +0.6 m of the “FRONT” setting in 0.2 m increments. For example, if “FRONT” is set to 6 m, “REAR” can be set between 1 and 6.
◆ LEVEL (REAR) Varies the level of the rear speakers. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default adjustments are in parentheses. L (0 dB) Set this between –12 dB and 0 dB in 0.5 dB increments. R (0 dB) Set this between –12 dB and 0 dB in 0.5 dB increments. To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Use the amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume control. ◆ TEST TONE The speakers will emit a test tone. Use this when you use the 5.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the 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 mains lead is connected securely. , Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format 525p/625p signals, the image may be affected when you set the player to progressive format.
, While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.” Sound distortion occurs. , Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” (page 85). The sound volume is low. , The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “TV MODE” (page 85). , Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “OFF” (page 85).
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files start playing simultaneously. The language for the sound track cannot be changed. , “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO.” (page 67). , Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 35). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. The DivX video file cannot be played. , The file is not created in DivX format.
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 , The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/ DivX video file you want to play is broken. , The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. , The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF (page 62). , The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.
Glossary Album (page 62, 64) A unit in which to store JPEG image files or MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD. (“Album” is an exclusive definition for this player.) Chapter (page 10) 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. ® DivX (page 70) Digital video technology created by DivXNetworks, Inc.
DVD+RW (page 6) Progressive format (page 19) A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format. Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame.
Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual HD layers on one side only, you do not have to turn the disc over during playback. 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. You can play the CD layer using a conventional CD player.
Specifications System General Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/(NTSC) Power requirements: 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: DVP-NS955V: 14 W DVP-LS785V: 13 W Dimensions (approx.): DVP-NS955V: 430 × 55.5 × 237 mm DVP-LS785V: 430 × 55.5 × 245 mm (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.): DVP-NS955V: 2.3 kg DVP-LS785V: 2.
Language Code List For details, see pages 52, 57, 81. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index Numerics 16:9 82 4:3 LETTER BOX 82 4:3 OUTPUT 83 4:3 PAN SCAN 82 48kHz/96kHz PCM 86 5.
SPEAKER SETUP 87 Speakers Hooking up 21 SUBTITLE 57, 81 Super Audio CDs 6, 21, 37, 95 SURROUND 21, 54 T TEST TONE 89 TIME/TEXT 46, 49 TITLE 46 Title 96 TITLE VIEWER 47 TOP MENU 35 TRACK 46 Track 96 TRACK SELECTION 84 TRACK VIEWER 47 Troubleshooting 90 TV TYPE 82 TVS 54 U Usable discs 7 V Video based software 95 VIDEO CD 6, 32 VIDEO OFF 32 Z ZOOM 33, 65 100
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