Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DVP-NC685V Serial No.______________ Note This equipment has been tested...
Make sure that “NO DISC” appears on the front panel display. Press ?/1 to turn off the player. The player enters standby mode. Disconnect the AC power cord. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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. • “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.
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Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet •...
Notes About the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (30) B DISC SELECT 1 – 5 buttons (31) (remote sensor) (16) D Front panel display (10) E H (playback) button (30) The H button has a tactile dot.* F X (pause) button (31) G x (stop) button (31)
Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Disc numbers (31) Disc type Current disc All discs mode (40) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (36) Disc numbers (31) Disc type All discs Current disc mode (40) When playing back a CD, Super Audio CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
Rear panel C E N T E R COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR W O O F E R AUDIO PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT LINE OUT A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22) (23) (24) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (22) (23) (24) C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (24) D LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks...
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Remote A TV/DVD switch (68) OPEN/CLOSE button (31) C Number buttons (34) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (40) E SUBTITLE button (58) F AUDIO button (53) G REPEAT button (43) H SHUFFLE button (42) I SACD MULTI/2CH (Super audio CD multi/2 channel) button (35) J SACD (Super Audio CD)/CD button...
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 Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only) Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only) ADVANCED display (DVD only.
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List of Control Menu Items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type DISC (page 46) Selects the disc to be played. 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.
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SETUP (page 70) QUICK Setup (page 26) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, the audio output signal, and the size of the speakers you are using. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
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. •...
S VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 S VIDEO cord (not supplied) COMPONENT VIDEO IN (green) (blue) (red) TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CD/DVD player INPUT S VIDEO TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) c continued...
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In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this model DVD player, please contact our customer service center.
Using the PROGRESSIVE button You can fine-tune the Progressive 480p video signal output when you press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue) and connect the player using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV that is able to accept the video signal in progressive format.
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, Components to be connected •...
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Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. CD/DVD player C E N T E R COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR W O O F E R AUDIO VIDEO PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT LINE OUT...
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(receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver). CD/DVD player COAXIAL PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL...
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You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi- channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, use CD/DVD player C E N T E R COAXIAL OPTICAL...
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If you want to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home. CD/DVD player COAXIAL PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT...
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: Connecting to the 5.1ch input jacks You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. You can also enjoy Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) sounds, or surround sounds using various “SURROUND”...
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. 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 .. Turn on the TV.
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Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. SCREEN SETUP 4:3 LETTER BOX TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL ( COMPONENT OUT ) Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type.
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Press X/x to select the type of DTS signal sent to your amplifier (receiver). Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 22 to 24 ( through • D-PCM (page 76) • DTS (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder) (page 76) Press ENTER.
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• Set “DISTANCE,” “LEVEL (FRONT),” and “LEVEL (REAR)” according to the connected speakers (page 78). z Hints • For connections If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 75). • For connections Set “48kHz/96kHz PCM”...
Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Turn on your TV. Press [/1. The player turns on. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
Additional operations DISC SELECT LOAD ./> Operation Select a disc Press DISC SELECT 1–5 on the player Press x Stop Press X Pause Press X or H Resume play after pause Go to the next disc Press DISC SKIP Press > on the Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in remote, or briefly...
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Replacing discs while playing a disc (EXCHANGE) You can open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you can check which discs are to be played next and replace discs without interrupting playback of the current disc. EXCHANGE DISC SKIP Press EXCHANGE.
Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc Resume) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. The player remembers the stopped point of the disc even after you play other discs in the disc tray.
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 the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these...
Press X/x to select the setting. • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing. • ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded. Press ENTER. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD Disc...
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. Press SACD/CD in stop mode. Each time you press the button, an HD layer or a CD layer is alternately selected.
z Hint To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu.
Selecting an album and track Press MENU. The list of MP3 albums recorded on the DATA CD appears. 1 ( 3 0 ) R O C K B E S T H I T K A R A O K E J A Z Z R &...
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The playback order of MP3 audio tracks The playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA CD is as follows. Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 ROOT album track When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from through...
Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: • Program Play (page 40) • Shuffle Play (page 42) • Repeat Play (page 43) • A-B Repeat Play (page 44) Notes •...
Number buttons CLEAR X/x/c DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (PROGRAM), then press ENTER. The options for “PROGRAM” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER.
Press SHUFFLE during playback. The following display appears. DISC Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select the item to be shuffled. When playing a DVD VIDEO • DISC* • TITLE • CHAPTER When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD •...
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) • DISC: repeats all of the albums on the current disc in One Disc mode, or all of the discs in All Discs mode. • ALBUM: repeats the current album. • TRACK: repeats the current track. When Program Play or Shuffle Play is activated •...
Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.
Watching frame by frame (Slow- motion play) m or M Press in pause mode. To return to the normal speed, press H. Each time you press during Slow-motion play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press the indication changes as follows: Playback direction y SLOW1 SLOW2...
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When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback DISC SCENE INDEX When playing a Super Audio CD/CD DISC TRACK INDEX When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) DISC ALBUM TRACK Example: when you select CHAPTER “ ** ( ** )” is selected ( ** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes or scenes.
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. C/X/x/c Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. TITLE VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select the item. Refer to the explanations given for each item in the following sections.
Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
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Checking the information on the front panel display 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.
Checking the Play Information You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. DISPLAY Checking the play information of a DVD (ADVANCED) Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. Press X/x to select (ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
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Checking the play information of a DATA CD By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio). Bit rate 17:30 JAZZ RIVER SIDE Album name...
Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA 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...
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. Displaying the audio information of the disc Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Control Menu.
(L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV.
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TVS NIGHT Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but the quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialog and enjoy the surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at low volume. TVS STANDARD Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below.
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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 77). REAR SIDE VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Creates an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a...
Enjoying Movies 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. Press ANGLE during playback. The number of the angle appears on the display.
Note 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. Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise”...
Press ENTER. The disc plays with the setting you selected. To cancel the “BNR” setting Select “OFF” in step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Notes • If the outlines of the images on your screen should become blurred, set “BNR”...
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• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level. • CINEMA 2: White colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased. • MEMORY: adjusts the picture in greater detail. z Hints •...
Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing the outlines of images on your TV screen. Also, this function can soften the images on the screen. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback.
Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. •...
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To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.” Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press ENTER. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set.
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When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter password, then press ENTER Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns to the previous level. Area Code Standard Code...
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...
ENTER Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer Sony Akai Centurion VOL +/– Coronado TV/VIDEO...
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If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver). Manufacturer Code number Sony 80, 88, 89, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93...
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 71 to 79.
Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “16:9” Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL : BLACK LEVEL ( COMPONENT OUT ) To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.
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 70). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this when the player outputs progressive signal and the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue on the front panel. Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level.
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PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Selects the picture in pause mode. AUTO The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. FRAME The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you...
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 70). The default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:...
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To set the digital output signal The following switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 20. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” and “48 kHz/96 kHz PCM”...
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 and the balance of the speakers to the same level.
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• SUBWOOFER 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. Notes • The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at 120 Hz.
LEVEL (FRONT) Varies the level of the front speakers. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default adjustments are in parentheses. L (0 dB) Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB in 0.5 dB increments. R (0 dB) Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB in 0.5 dB increments.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer (for customers in the U.S.A only). Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
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The sound comes from the center speaker only. , Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. , Set “SURROUND” to “OFF” (page 55). Operation The remote does not function. , There are obstacles between the remote and the player.
, Child Lock is set (page 32). 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.
Glossary Chapter (page 13) 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 24, 76) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.
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Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a CD or VIDEO CD. Depending on the disc, no index may be recorded. Interlace format (page 19) Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field”...
Supplied accessories See page 16. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. NERGY As an NERGY Corporation has determined that this product meets the energy efficiency. × 16 ° is a U.S. registered mark. Partner, Sony NERGY guidelines for...
Language Code List For details, see pages 53, 58, 71. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari...
Index Numerics 16:9 72 4:3 LETTER BOX 72 4:3 PAN SCAN 72 48kHz/96kHz PCM 76 5.1 Channel Surround 20 A-B REPEAT 44 ADVANCED 51 Album 38 ANGLE 58 AUDIO 53 AUDIO ATT 75 AUDIO DRC 75 AUDIO FILTER 75 AUDIO SETUP 75 AUTO PLAY 73 AUTO POWER OFF 73 BACKGROUND 72...
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TRACK VIEWER 48 Troubleshooting 80 TV TYPE 72 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) Usable discs 6 Video based software 19 VIDEO CD 30 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...