WARNING Precautions Safety 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. Mains cord must only be changed at qualified service shop. 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS This Player Can Play the Following Discs ................................................................ 4 Getting Started Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 6 Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... 6 Necessary Setup Before Using the Player .................................................................
Getting Started About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model DVP-S505D. Icon Conventions Meaning Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task. Z • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player. • The icons on the right are used in this manual: Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier. z Indicates the functions for DVD VIDEOs.
Terms for discs Getting Playing Started CDs • Title The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc, for a picture piece on a video software; or an album, etc, for a music piece on an audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want. • Chapter Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters.
Getting Started Unpacking Hooking Up the System Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video connecting cord (1) • S video cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) RMT-D102E (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Overview Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the player.
Getting Playing Started CDs What cords will I need? Notes Audio/video connecting cord (supplied) (1) Yellow White (L) Red (R) Yellow White (L) Red (R) Hookups When connecting the cords, be sure to match the colorcoded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow, Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. • Do not connect this player to a video deck.
Getting Started z If you have a digital component such as an amplifier with a digital connector, DAT or MD Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied). When you play a DVD, set “DIGITAL OUT” in “INITIAL SETUP 2” to “PCM” in the setup display. (page 35) p When using an optical digital connecting cord Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) Take off the cap and plug in the optical digital connecting cord.
Getting Playing Started CDs Necessary Setup Before Using the Player Selecting the Language for On-screen Display Some setups are necessary for the player depending on the TV or other components to be connected. For details on using the setup display, see page 32. For details on each setup display item, see pages 33 to 35. For details to enjoy Dolby Digital Surround, see pages 36 to 41. You can select the language for the setup display or the messages displayed on the screen. Default setting is “ENGLISH.
Basic Operations Playing a DVD 2 34 Connect headphones. Adjust the headphone volume. DOLBY DIGITAL Indicator* • The operating procedure of CDs or VIDEO CDs is different from that of DVDs. For details, see pages 14 to 17. z You can turn on the player using the remote Press POWER when the indicator above the POWER button on the front panel is lit in red. * The DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up except for the case as follows: – you insert a CD or a VIDEO CD.
Basic Operations z When “RESUME” appears on the front panel display You can resume playback from the point where you stopped the DVD. For details on playing from the beginning of the disc, see page 25. 6 Number buttons =/+ SEARCH MODE Note You may not be able to do Resume Play depending on the DVD. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLEAR ENTER =/+ · p P ENTER § What are chapter and title? See page 5. Notes Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described on the right.
Basic Operations To play at various speeds/frame-by-frame Using the click shuttle and the JOG button/indicator, you can playback a DVD with various speed or frame-by-frame. Each time you press JOG, it changes between shuttle mode and jog mode. JOG JOG Click shuttle Click shuttle Notes • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described on the right.
Basic Operations Notes • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to select the title. • Depending on the DVD, a “title menu” may simply be called a “menu” or “title ” in the instructions supplied with the disc. “Press ENTER.” may also be expressed as “Press SELECT.” Using the Title Menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music piece called “titles.” When you play the DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the title menu. ?/>/.
Basic Operations Playing a CD/VIDEO CD 2 34 Connect headphones. Adjust the headphone volume. • The operating procedure of DVDs is different from that of CDs or VIDEO CDs. For details, see pages 10 to 13. z z You can turn on the player using the remote Press POWER when the indicator above the POWER button on the front panel is lit in red. After following Step 4 The menu screen may appear on the TV screen depending on the VIDEO CD.
Basic Operations z When “RESUME” appears on the front panel display You can resume playback from the point where you stopped the CD/VIDEO CD. For details on playing from the beginning of the disc, see page 25. 6 =/+ Number buttons SEARCH MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLEAR ENTER C/c =/+ · p P § What is a track? See page 5. z What is an index? See page 5. z What is a scene? See page 5. z If you want to change the search mode Press SEARCH MODE.
Basic Operations To play at various speeds / frame-by-frame Using the click shuttle and the JOG button/indicator, you can playback a CD/VIDEO CD with various speed or frame-by-frame. Each time you press JOG, it changes between shuttle mode and jog mode. JOG JOG Click shuttle Click shuttle Notes • Depending on the VIDEO CD, you may not do some of the operations described on the right. • When you play a VIDEO CD, there is no sound except for the playback at normal speed.
Basic Operations z z When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions PBC playback starts automatically. When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operations, operations with search functions, etc. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively, following the menu screen on the TV screen. On this player, you can use the number buttons, ENTER, or ·/SELECT, =, +, >/. and ˆ(RETURN) during PBC Playback.
Playing Discs in Various Modes pDisplay information of the on-screen display 2 mode Using the On-Screen Display Z Playing time of the current chapter * Current title number (total number of titles) You can check the operating status of the player and the information about the disc using the on-screen display on the TV screen.
PlayingDiscs CDs in Various Modes Playing pDisplay information of the on-screen display off mode pDisplay information of the on-screen display 2 mode No information is displayed. (Messages, etc., will be displayed.) Disc type When playing back or stopping a CD/VIDEO CD Press DISPLAY. PBC Status (VIDEO CD Only) VIDEO CD PLAY 12 : 07
Playing Discs in Various Modes Using the Front Panel Display Z You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of the titles or the tracks or remaining time, using the front panel display.
PlayingDiscs CDs in Various Modes Playing pChecking the remaining time Press TIME. Each time you press TIME while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the following chart. The time information in the on-screen display 1 and 2 mode also changes each time you press TIME.
Playing Discs in Various Modes Repeating the current title or chapter Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play the all the titles/tracks on a disc, a single title/chapter/track or a specific portion repeatedly. You can repeat only the current title or chapter in Continuous Play mode. You may not be able to do Repeat Play depending on the DVD.
PlayingDiscs CDs in Various Modes Playing Repeating a specific portion (A˜B Repeat) Z You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, track repeatedly. This is useful when you want to memorize lyrics. During PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs (page 17), this function is available only while playing moving pictures. You may not be able to do Repeat Play depending on the DVD. Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles or tracks and play them in a random order.
Playing Discs in Various Modes Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can arrange the order of the titles, chapters or tracks on the disc and create your own program. The program can contain up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks. 0 3 Select the title, chapter or track you want to program using >/., then press ENTER. For example, select title or track 2. (You can also use the number buttons and ENTER button to select. In this case, the selected number is displayed on the screen.
PlayingDiscs CDs in Various Modes Playing 4 To program other titles, chapters or tracks, repeat Step 3. The programmed titles, chapters or tracks are displayed from 02 in order. PROGRAM A L L CLEAR 1 . T I TLE02–02 2 . T I TLE15 3 . T I TLE03 4 . T I TLE05 5 . T I TLE07–14 6 . T I TLE–– 7 . T I TLE–– 8 . T I TLE–– 9 .
Playing Discs in Various Modes Reducing the Picture Noise (DNR: Digital Video Noise Reduction) You can make the picture clearer by reducing the picture noise. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Changing the Sounds Z With DVDs on which multilingual sounds are recorded, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. With multiplex 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.
PlayingDiscs CDs in Various Modes Playing Displaying the SubtitlesZ With DVDs on which subtitles are recorded, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing the DVD. With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are recorded, you can change the subtitle language whenever you want while playing the DVD.
Playing Discs in Various Modes Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control) Z 2 Select “INITIAL SETUP 1” using ?//, then press . or ENTER. 1 2 INITIAL SETUP 1 Playing some DVDs can be limited depending on the age of users. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level.
PlayingDiscs CDs in Various Modes Playing 4 Enter a password in 4 figures using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The figures change to asterisks ( ), and the display for confirming the password appears. 1 2 INITIAL SETUP 1 1 7 2 Select an area as the standard for playback limitation level using >/., then press /. When you select “OTHERS”, select and enter the standard code in the table below using number buttons.
Playing Discs in Various Modes To change the password 1 In Step 5, select “CHANGE PASSWORD” using >/., then press / or ENTER. The display for changing the password appears. 2 Follow Steps 4 and 5 to enter a new password. z If you have forgot your password Enter 6 digits number “199703” in Step 4 to clear the current password. To enter a new password, follow the procedure from Step 4 again.
PlayingDiscs CDs in Various Modes Playing Controlling Sony AV amplifier with the remote Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony (default) 01 Sharp 29 Gold Star 03, 04 Aiwa 32 Philips 06, 08 JVC 33 Miver 09 Toshiba 38 Amplifier connector Code number Blaupunkt 10, 21 Siemens 39 VIDEO 1 91 Grundig 11 Thomson 43 VIDEO 2 92 Saba 12, 13 Loewe 45 VIDEO 3 93 Panasonic 17, 49 Orion 47, 48 AUX 1 94 Samsung 23 Ferguson 52 LD/DVD (default setting) 95 H
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup display Z 3 Select the item you want using >/., then press / or ENTER. 1 2 INITIAL SETUP 1 Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup, adjusting the picture and sound quality, setting the various outputs, etc. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the setup display, limit playback by children, etc. For details on each setup display item, see pages 33 to 35. If you want to change the settings for 5.1 channel, see pages 36 to 41.
Locating Scene Track You Adjustments Locating a aSettings Scene or orand Track You Want Want Setting the Language for Display and Sound (LANGUAGE SETUP) Select “ ” after pressing SET UP. “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for on-screen display or sound. Default settings are underlined. Note When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected except for “OSD”.
Settings and Adjustments Settings for Display (INITIAL SETUP 1) 1 ” after pressing SET UP. Select “ “INITIAL SETUP 1” allows you to set the display according to the playback conditions. Default settings are underlined. pCOLOR SYSTEM Selects the color system when you play a VIDEO CD. • AUTO: Outputs the video signal in the system of the VIDEO CD, either PAL or NTSC. If your TV is the DUAL system, select AUTO. • PAL: changes the video signal of an NTSC VIDEO CD and outputs it in PAL system.
Locating Scene Track You Adjustments Locating a aSettings Scene or orand Track You Want Want Settings for Sound (INITIAL SETUP 2) 2 ” after pressing SET UP. Select “ “INITIAL SETUP 2” allows you to set the sound according to the playback conditions. Default settings are underlined.
Dolby Digital Surround What is Dolby Digital Surround? Speaker System Hookups Some DVDs have up to 5.1 channel soundtrack recorded in Dolby Digital (AC-3) format. Using an amplifier with 5.1 channel inputs and the 5 (+1*) speakers, you can enjoy more real audio presence in the comfort of your own home. Even if you have fewer than 5 (+1*) speakers, the player distributes the output signal to the speakers appropriately.
Additional Information Dolby Digital Surround TV VIDEO 3 MONITOR INPUT OUTPUT S VIDEO IN CD/DVD Player L CENTER R–AUDIO 1–L OPTICAL VIDEO 1 COAXIAL 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y B–Y R–Y 2 FRONT R REAR WOOFER R–AUDIO 2–L 5.
Dolby Digital Surround pFront speaker, Center speaker, or Rear speaker Speaker Placement Normally select this symbol. This is default For the best possible surround sound, we recommend the following conditions. • Use higher performance speakers. • Use rear and center speakers that match your front speakers in size and performance. • All speakers should be the same distance from the listening position. • Place the subwoofer between the front (L, R) speakers if possible. setting.
Additional Information Dolby Digital Surround Specifying the speaker distance Adjusting the speaker volume 1 2 1 3 Press SET UP and select “ 1 ”, then press ENTER. Select the speaker you want to adjust in “DISTANCE” and press ENTER. Adjust the value using >/., then press ENTER. Note When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment. “ 2 3 You can vary the distance of each speaker as follows. Default adjustments are in the brackets. pFront speaker (3.
Dolby Digital Surround Setting for Dolby Digital Surround To enjoy Dolby Digital Surround sound, set the output signal from the 5.1 channel output connectors. Note To enjoy the original Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound through the 5.1 OUTPUT connectors, do not set “DIGITAL OUT” to “D-PCM” under “INITIAL SETUP 2” in the setup display. For details, see page 35. SET UP ENTER ?/>/.// 1 2 Press SET UP and select “ 2 ”, then press ENTER.
Additional Information Dolby Digital Surround S: To display the playing channels LFE: You can display the playing channels on the screen. In Dolby Digital (AC-3) format, the signals from monaural to 5.1 channel can be recorded on a DVD. Depending on the DVD the numbers of the recorded channels are different. If “S” is displayed in gray, you can enjoy the surround effect when you set “MODE” under ”5.1 OUTPUT SETUP 2” to “PRO LOGIC,” “VES A” or ”VES B” in the setup display.
Additional Information Precautions Notes on Discs On safety On handling discs • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • 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. • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The power is not turned on. /If the indicator above the POWER button is not lit, check that the AC power cord is connected securely. There is no picture. /Check that the player is connected securely. /The video connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one.
Additional Information Stopping playback, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play, etc., cannot be done. /Depending on the disc, you may not do some of the operations above. Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the language you want. /In the setup display, select the language for the on-screen display in “OSD” under “LANGUAGE SETUP.” (page 33) The language for the sound cannot be changed when you play a DVD. /Multilingual sound is not recorded on the DVD.
Additional Information Self-diagnosis function The self-diagnosis function works to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-digit service number (combination of a letter and figures) flashes on the screen. In this case, check the following table. First three digits Cause and/or Corrective Action C13 • The disc is dirty. / Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. (page 42) C31 C:13:00 • The disc is not inserted correctly. / Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly.
Additional Information General Specifications Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) CD/DVD player Laser Signal format system Semiconductor laser PAL/NTSC Audio characteristics Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion Dynamic range Wow and flutter Supplied accessories DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±0.5 dB)* DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB) CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) More than 115 dB (LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2) connectors only) Less than 0.
Additional Information Dolby Digital (AC-3) (page 36) Playback Control (PBC) Digital audio compression technology that the Dolby Laboratories Corporation developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. The rear channel is stereo and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format. The good channel separation is realized because the all channel data is recorded discrete and processed in digital. Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback.
Additional Information Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 g (remote sensor) (6) Accepts the remote control signals. 2 POWER switch and indicator (10, 14) Turns on and off the power of the player. 3 DOLBY DIGITAL indicator (10, 41) Indicates Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound tracks. 4 SHUFFLE button (23) Press to execute the shuffle play. 5 REPEAT button (22) Press to execute the repeat play. 6 Disc tray (10, 14) Place a disc on the tray.
Additional Information Rear Panel 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors (7) Connects to the monitor or projector with component video input connectors (Y, CB/B-Y, CR/R-Y) that conform to output signals from the player. 2 5.1 OUTPUT connectors (37) Connects to the amplifier with 5.1 channel input connectors. 3 LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2) connectors (7) Connects to the audio input connector on the TV or amplifier. 4 LINE OUT (VIDEO 1, 2) connectors (7) Connects to the video input connector on the TV or monitor.
Additional Information !º ANGLE CHANGE button (27) Remote Changes the angles when playing a DVD. !¡ =/+PREV/NEXT buttons (11, 15) Press to go to the next chapter or track or to go back to the preceding chapter or track. !™ C/c INDEX SEARCH buttons (15) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Press to go to the next index or to go back to the preceding index. !£ ·PLAY/SELECT button (10, 14) Plays a disc. !¢ SET UP button (32) Displays the setup display on the TV screen to set or adjust the items.
Additional Information Setup Display Item List Default settings are underlined.
Additional Information Language Code List For details, see page 33. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Additional Information Index Index Numerics 4:3 LETTER BOX 34 4:3 PAN SCAN 34 5.1 OUTPUT SETUP 1 38 5.1 OUTPUT SETUP 2 39, 40 A F, G R Fast Forward 12, 16 Fast Reverse 12, 16 Front panel display 20 Remote 6, 30 Repeating a specific portion 23 current title, chapter or track 22 disc 22 Resume Play 25 H Handling discs 42 Hi-speed search 11, 15 Hooking up 6 S Scene 5 Screen saver 34 Setup display 5.1 OUTPUT SETUP 1 38 5.
