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Sony DVP-NS9100ES Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 2-633-249-31(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS9100ES © 2005 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Wait for 10 seconds, then press ?/1 to turn off the player. The player enters standby mode. Disconnect the mains lead. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Notes About the Discs .
  • Page 5 Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ..... 61 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files..... . 62 Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show .

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    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-Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs.
  • Page 7 If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel The brightness of the indicators is linked to the dimmer function “DARK,” “AUTO DARK,” or “FL OFF” by pressing DIMMER, the indicators become dark. A [/1 (on/standby) button (36) B MULTI/2CH button (40) C SA-CD (Super Audio CD) /CD button (40)

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals (77) Lights up when playing the multi-channel playback on DVD VIDEOs Current title and chapter (52) Disc type When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (41) Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals (77)

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    When playing back a DATA CD (MP3 audio) Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals (77) Disc type * This player is based on version 1.1 of High- Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications. This DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
  • Page 11 Remote A TV/DVD switch (72) B Z (open/close) button (37) C Number buttons (39) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR/-/-- (ten’s digit) button (44) (72) E . (previous) button (37) button (37) (48) G H (play) button (36) The H button has a tactile dot.* H X (pause) button (37) I PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

  • Page 12: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    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 2* Control Menu display off * The Control Menu display 2 may not be displayed depending on the disc type.
  • Page 13 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 48)/SCENE (page 49)/TRACK (page 48) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 48)/INDEX (page 48) Selects the chapter or index to be played. ALBUM (page 49) Selects the album to be played.
  • Page 14 SETUP (page 74) QUICK Setup 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. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP”...

  • Page 15: Hookups

    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. •...
  • Page 16 When you have more than one Sony DVD player If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD player, change the command mode setting for this player and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD player.

  • Page 17: Step 3: Connecting The Video/Hdmi Cords

    Step 3: Connecting the Video/HDMI Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through E, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern C.
  • Page 18 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) White (L) Red (R) Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 22). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.) B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied).
  • Page 19 TV/DVD on the remote to return the input to the TV. • If you are connecting to an HDMI jack, use a Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video signal or the Setup Display etc.

  • Page 20: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    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 Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers MD deck/DAT deck...
  • Page 21 Components to be connected i.LINK components (TA-DA9000ES/ STR-DA7100ES only) z Hint If you have an AV amplifier that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 22 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in pattern E of “Step 3: Connecting the Video/HDMI Cords” (page 17), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV. CD/DVD player l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals...
  • Page 23 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 (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).
  • Page 24 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers 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 to DIGITAL OUT...
  • Page 25 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 If you want to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its digital jack using a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.
  • Page 26 : 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. : Connecting to a digital jack This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 27 As of the date when this manual was published, this CD/DVD player is only compatible with i.LINK connections to the . For details on i.LINK connections for future Sony components with SCD-XA9000ES only) i.LINK jacks, please refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with each component.
  • Page 28 : Connecting two players to a receiver’s i.LINK jacks CD/DVD player to i.LINK S200 (AUDIO) jack [Speakers] Subwoofer Centre l: Signal flow to i.LINK S200 (AUDIO) i.LINK connecting cord (not supplied) i.LINK connecting cord (supplied with SCD-XA9000ES) to i.LINK S200 AUDIO OUT jack STR-DA7100ES...
  • Page 29 : Connecting a receiver and a player via this player (DVP-NS9100ES) CD/DVD player to i.LINK S200 (AUDIO) Player SCD-XA9000ES [Speakers] Receiver Subwoofer Centre l: Signal flow Note When the player is turned off or when the i.LINK indicator lights off, audio signals are not output from SCD-XA9000ES to STR-DA7100ES.
  • Page 30 S200 AUDIO jack, but not from any of the other jacks (including HDMI OUT). • When you use the i.LINK connection, use a Sony i.LINK cable (not supplied). • Connect the cable so that the connection does not form a loop between components.
  • Page 31 (video/audio/data) via i.LINK between i.LINK components which comply with DTLA copy protection and i.LINK components which do not. i.LINK is a designation referring to IEEE 1394- 1995 and IEEE 1394a-2000. i.LINK and the i.LINK logo “ ” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 32: Step 5: Connecting The Mains Lead

    Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the player. Plug the mains leads of the player and TV 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 >.
  • Page 33 Press X/x to select a language. The player uses the language selected here to display the menu and subtitles as well. Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: SCREEN SAVER:...
  • Page 34 Press X/x to select the type of Dolby Digital signal you wish to send to your amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER. Choose the signal that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 23 to 29 ( through AUDIO SETUP (DIGITAL OUT) DIGITAL OUT: DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG:...
  • Page 35 Enjoying the surround sound effects 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 23 to 29 ( through ). Each of these is the default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player.

  • Page 36: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Disc tray VIDEO OFF 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.

  • Page 37: Additional Operations

    Additional operations ./>/ PUSH ENTERdial CLEAR ZOOM Operation Press x. Stop Press X. Pause Resume play after Press X or H. pause Go to the next chapter, On the player: Turn the ./>/ track, or scene in continuous play mode PUSH ENTER dial clockwise.

  • Page 38: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Multi-Disc Resume)

    Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the 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. If you store a resume playback point for the 41st disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted.

  • Page 39: Using The Dvd's Menu

    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...

  • Page 40: Selecting A Playback Area For A Super Audio Cd

    Press X/x to select the setting. • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL.” • 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 MULTI/2CH...

  • Page 41: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Press SA-CD MULTI/2CH repeatedly to select an item. • MULTI: Plays a multi-channel playback area. • 2CH: Plays a 2 channel playback area. The “MULTI” indicator in the front panel display lights up when selecting a multi- channel playback area. z Hint You can also select “MULTI/2CH”...

  • Page 42: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    z Hint To play without using PBC, press ./> 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.

  • Page 43: Programme Play

    Selecting the disc mode (ALL ALBUMS or ONE ALBUM) You can play one album or all of the albums in the disc. Before setting Shuffle Play or Repeat Play, you must select whether to apply these play modes to ONE ALBUM or to ALL ALBUMS of the discs.

  • Page 44: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE – – 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6. TITLE – – 7. TITLE – – Next, press X/x or the number buttons to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER.

  • Page 45: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Press X/x to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER. The options for “SHUFFLE” appear. 1 0 ( 1 2 ) 0 : 1 7 TRACK Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. ◆ When playing a Super Audio CD or CD •...

  • Page 46: Repeat Play

    Repeating a specific portion (A- B Repeat Play) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.) Press DISPLAY repeatedly until (A-B REPEAT) appears on the Control Menu during playback.

  • Page 47: Searching For A Scene

    Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Shuttle mode, Jog mode, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Click shuttle Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

  • Page 48: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Playing a disc frame by frame using the click shuttle (Jog mode) Press JOG on the remote. JOG button lights up. Turn the click shuttle. Depending on the turning speed, playback goes to frame-by-frame playback in the direction that the click shuttle is turned.
  • Page 49 ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback SCENE ◆ When playing a Super Audio CD/CD TRACK INDEX TIME/TEXT or TIME/MEMO ◆ When playing a DATA CD ALBUM TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only) FILE (JPEG image files only) Example: when you select (CHAPTER) “...

  • Page 50: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and quickly find a desired scene. PICTURE NAVI C/X/x/c DISPLAY Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item. •...

  • Page 51: Viewing Information About The Disc

    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.
  • Page 52 To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) bit rate, album name, or track name Press TIME/TEXT while playing an MP3 audio track on a DATA CD. You can display the name of an album/track and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on your TV screen.
  • Page 53 When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD Track playing time and current track and index number Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Text When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) Track playing time and current album and track number Track name...

  • Page 54: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG), 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...
  • Page 55 Displaying the disc’s audio information Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using X/ x. The channels being played are displayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD VIDEO.

  • Page 56: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. Press (angle) during playback. The number of the angle appears on the display.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Video Control)

    Adjusting the Playback Picture (VIDEO CONTROL) You can adjust the video signal of a DVD, VIDEO CD, or JPEG Image files from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching. When you select “MEMORY,”...
  • Page 58 • PROGRESSIVE 1: Sets a threshold at which the player determines the progressive conversion method. The player automatically detects whether the software is video based or film based, and converts the video signals in the corresponding progressive conversion method. When the set point is closer to “VIDEO,”...
  • Page 59 z Hints • To reset the picture items to the default settings, press c after step 4 to select “RESET” in Video Control display 2 and press ENTER. • You can skip the adjustment without saving by pressing X/x in step 2. •...
  • Page 60 Press C/c to adjust the brightness level of the area that you selected. C decreases the level (darkens the area), and c increases the level (lightens the area). The level can be adjusted between 16 and 235. The level for the dark areas can never be greater than the light areas.

  • Page 61: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    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. The sampling frequencies of playable MP3 files are 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz.

  • Page 62: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks Or Jpeg Image Files

    When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub- albums/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.) In the list of albums on the Control Menu (page 63), the album names are arranged in...

  • Page 63: Selecting A Jpeg Image File

    Selecting an album Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select then press ENTER. The list of albums on the disc appears. 1 : ROOT 2 : first_layer 3 : second_layer 4 : third_layer 5 : fourth_layer Press X/x to select the album you want to play, then press ENTER.
  • Page 64 Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view, and press ENTER. The selected image appears. Example To go to the next or previous JPEG image file Press C/c during playback. You can select the first file of the next album by pressing c during playback of the last file of the current album.

  • Page 65: Enjoying Jpeg Images As A Slide Show

    Selecting the playback mode for a DATA CD (MODE (MP3, JPEG)) When you play DATA CDs that contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, you can select to play the MP3 audio tracks or the JPEG image files. Press DISPLAY in stop mode. The Control Menu appears.

  • Page 66: Setting The Pace For A Slide Show

    Setting the pace for a slide show (INTERVAL) You can set the time the slides are displayed on the screen. Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (INTERVAL), then press ENTER. The options for “INTERVAL” appear. NORMAL NORMAL FAST...

  • Page 67: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Labeling the Disc (Disc Memo) You can label the disc with a personal title of 20 characters (Disc Memo) (when DVD/ Super Audio CD/VIDEO CD/CD text is not recorded on the disc). The Disc Memo can be anything you like, such as a title, musician’s name, category or date of purchase.

  • Page 68: Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control, Parental Control)

    To insert a character Press . or > to move the cursor to the insertion point or the character you want to correct in step 5 or 6 of “Labeling a disc.” Select a correct character by pressing C/ X/x/c or turning the click shuttle. To insert a character, press ENTER.
  • Page 69 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear. ( 2 4 ) PLAYER PASSWORD Press X/x to select “ON t,” then press ENTER. ◆ If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears.
  • Page 70 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear. ( 2 4 ) PLAYER PASSWORD Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER. ◆ If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears.

  • Page 71: Changing The Password

    To play a disc for which Parental Control is Insert the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback. z Hint If you forget your password, press disc tray and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited playback).”...

  • Page 72: Controlling Your Tv Or Av Amplifier (Receiver) With The Supplied Remote

    Turns the TV on or off Adjusts the volume of the TV Selects the channel of the TV Switches to or from the wide mode of a Sony wide TV Switches the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources...
  • Page 73 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96 * If you cannot control the volume of your Sony AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote, try entering the code number 91, and change the command mode of your amplifier (receiver) to “COMMAND MODE [AV1]” (not all amplifiers have this option).

  • Page 74: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages 75 to 84.

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

    Press X/x to select a setting, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3LETTER BOX” Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX HDMI RESOLUTION: SCREEN SAVER: JACKET PICTURE BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) COMPONENT OUT: 4:3 OUTPUT:...

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

    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” on page 74. The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: SCREEN SAVER:...
  • Page 77 JACKET The jacket picture (still picture) PICTURE appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (DVD, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the “GRAPHICS” picture appears. GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the player appears.

  • Page 78: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Custom Settings SETUP) Use this to make playback related adjustments and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 74). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY:...

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

    Settings for the Sound “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 74). The default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:...
  • Page 80 ◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation) If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: – AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks – 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks Normally, select this position.
  • Page 81 ◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. D-PCM 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”...

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

    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.
  • Page 83 • 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 • If your speakers are too small to reproduce low bass frequencies, utilize a subwoofer for low frequency sound.

  • Page 84: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    ◆ 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.

  • Page 85: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, reset the player or reconnect the mains lead. If the problem still persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
  • Page 86 , The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format, in this case set “AUDIO(HDMI)” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “PCM” (page 81). , Set “AUDIO DRC” to “STANDARD” (page 80). No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept audio...
  • Page 87 , Child Lock is set (page 37). 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.

  • Page 88: Glossary

    The front panel display is dark or turned off. The DIMMER function is set to on 10). Error messages BUSFULL Since the i.LINK bus is busy with other connected component’s output signals, audio signals cannot be output. , Stop sending output signals from connected components (Turn off the component or press the STOP button, etc.).
  • Page 89 DVD VIDEO (page 6) A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single- sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD.
  • Page 90 Progressive conversion method (page 77) • Video based software conversion Video shows an image by alternately displaying every other line of an image (field) at 30 frames (60 fields) per second (Interlace format). The Interlace format displays 30 frames (60 fields) per second by displaying every other line of the image, causing scanning lines to appear across the image.
  • Page 91 Scene (page 9, 13, 48) On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.” Super Audio CD (page 6) Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio disc standard where music is recorded in the DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format (conventional CDs are recorded in the PCM...

  • Page 92: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser λ = 780 nm for CD λ = 650 nm for Super Audio CD and Emission duration: continuous Signal format system: PAL(NTSC) Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (44 kHz: –2 dB ±1 dB), Super Audio CD: 2 Hz to 100 kHz (50 kHz: –3 dB ±1 dB), CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

  • Page 93: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 54, 56, 75. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati...

  • Page 94: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 76 4:3 LETTER BOX 76 4:3 OUTPUT 77 4:3 PAN SCAN 76 48 kHz/96 kHz PCM 81 5.1 Channel Surround 20 A-B REPEAT 46 Advance 37 ADVANCED 53 ALBUM 13 Album 61 ANGLE 56 AUDIO 54 AUDIO ATT 80 AUDIO DRC 80 AUDIO FILTER 80 AUDIO SETUP 79...
  • Page 95 Slide Show 65 SPEAKER SETUP 82 Speakers Hooking up 20 SUBTITLE 56 Super Audio CD 40 Super Audio CD layer 41 TEST TONE 84 TIME/MEMO 13 TIME/TEXT 13 TITLE 13 Title 9 TITLE VIEWER 50 TOP MENU 39 TRACK 13 Track 9 TRACK VIEWER 50 Troubleshooting 85...
  • Page 96 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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