Sony DVP-NC625 User Manual

3-082-033-12(1)Operating Instructions© 2003 Sony CorporationDVP-NC625CD/DVDPlayer

10Rear panelA DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20) (21) (22)B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (20) (21) (22)C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack (19) (20) (21)D LINE OUT

11RemoteA TV [/1 (on/standby) button (60)BZ (open/close) button (26)C Number buttons (30)The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*D CLEAR button (35)E

12Guide to the Control Menu DisplayUse the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or c

13List of control menu itemsItem Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc TypeDISC (page 41)Selects the disc to be played. TITLE (page 41)/SCENE (pag

14z HintThe Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except “OFF.” (“TVS,” “PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT

15HookupsHookupsHooking Up the PlayerFollow Steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.Notes• Plug cords securely to prevent unwant

16Step 3: Connecting the Video CordsConnect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of th

17HookupsB If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jackConnect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.C If you are conne

18Step 4: Connecting the Audio CordsRefer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructio

19Hookups Connecting to your TVThis connection will use your TV speakers for sound.* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 16).z HintWhen co

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicin

20 Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deckIf the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input j

21Hookups Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakersYou can enjoy the Dolby Surround eff

22 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder and 6 speakersThis connection

23HookupsStep 5: Connecting the Mains LeadPlug the player and TV power cord (mains lead) into an AC outlet (mains).Step 6: Quick SetupFollow the steps

248 Press ENTER.The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your amplifier (receiver) appears.9 Press X/x to select the type of j

25HookupsEnjoying the surround sound effectsTo enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), set the following items a

26Playing DiscsPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions

27Playing Discs• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder.The player outpu

28Replacing 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 ne

29Playing DiscsResuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play/Multi-disc Resume)The player remembers the point where you sto

3PrecautionsOn safety• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.• Should any solid object or liquid fall in

30Using 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

31Playing Discs3 Press X/x to select the setting.• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing.• ORIGINAL: plays the titles origin

32z HintTo play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER.“Play witho

33Playing DiscsSelecting an album and track1 Press MENU.The list of MP3 albums recorded on the DATA CD appears.2 Select an album using X/x and press E

34The playback order of MP3 audio tracksThe playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.◆Structure of disc contentsWhen yo

35Playing DiscsVarious Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)You can set the following play modes:• Programm

363 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER.The display for programming appears. 4 Press c.The player is ready to programme the first disc.5 Sel

37Playing Discs8 Press H to start Programme Play.Programme Play begins.When the programme ends, you can restart the same programme again by pressing H

38◆ When Programme Play is activated• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Programme Play.4 Press ENTER.Shuffle Play starts.* You can

39Playing DiscsRepeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This fun

4Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Welcome!. . . . . .

40Searching for a SceneSearching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular p

41Searching for a ScenePlaying one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) When the player is in the pause mode, press (step) to go to the next frame. Pres

42◆ When playing a VIDEO CD without PBC playback DISC TRACK INDEX◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback DISC SCENE INDEX◆ When playing a CD DISC

43Searching for a SceneSearching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.1 Pres

44Viewing Information About the DiscChecking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current

45Viewing Information About the DiscChecking the information on the front panel displayYou can view the time information and text displayed on the TV

46Checking the Play InformationYou can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played.Checking the play information of

47Viewing Information About the DiscChecking the play information of a DATA CD By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, you

48Sound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio, or DTS), you can

49Sound AdjustmentsDisplaying the audio information of the disc Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” usingX/x. Th

5Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects

51Sound Adjustmentsz Hints• You can select “TVS” by pressing the SURROUND button on the player.• You can also select “TVS” from the Control Menu (page

52Enjoying MoviesChanging the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ” appears in the front panel displ

53Enjoying MoviesAdjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block no

54Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture

55Enjoying MoviesEnhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function makes the picture appear clear a

56Using Various Additional FunctionsLocking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the de

57Using Various Additional FunctionsTo turn off the Custom Parental Control function1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.”2 Press X/

58◆ When you have already registered a passwordThe display for entering the password appears.4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numbe

59Using Various Additional FunctionsArea CodeChanging the password1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/

6About 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

60Controlling Your TV with the Supplied RemoteYou can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote

61Settings and AdjustmentsSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplayBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as

626 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER.The setting is selected and setup is complete.Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”To turn off the displayPress DIS

63Settings and AdjustmentsSettings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP)Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setu

64Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)Use this to set up playback related and other settings.Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display,

65Settings and AdjustmentsSettings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP)“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection condi

66Setting the digital output signalSwitches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD

67Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this trou

68OperationThe remote does not function., The batteries in the remote are weak., There are obstacles between the remote and the player., The distance

69Additional Information, The angle can only be changed when the “ ” indicator lights up on the front panel display (page 9)., The DVD prohibits chang

7Example of discs that the player cannot playThe player cannot play the following discs:• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than th

70GlossaryChapter (page 45)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending o

71Additional InformationScene (page 45)On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are d

72SpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserSignal format system: NTSC/PALAudio characteristicsFrequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to

73Additional InformationLanguage Code ListFor details, see pages 48, 52, 62.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code La

74IndexNumerics16:9 634:3 LETTER BOX 634:3 PAN SCAN 635.1 Channel Surround 18AA-B REPEAT 39ADVANCED 46ALBUM 41Album 33ANGLE 52AUDIO 48, 62AUDIO ATT 65

75Track 9, 32, 71TRACK SELECTION 64TRACK VIEWER 43Troubleshooting 67TV TYPE 63TVS (TV Virtual Surround) 50UUsable discs 6VVIDEO CD 6, 31

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8Index to Parts and ControlsFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelA [/1 (on/standby) button (26)B DISC SELECT 1

9Front panel displayWhen playing back a DVDWhen playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (31)When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), o