Sony DVP-NS315 User Manual

3-073-379-11(1)Operating Instructions© 2002 Sony CorporationDVP-NS315DVP-NS415CD/DVDPlayer

10Rear panelDVP-NS315DVP-NS415A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22) (23) (24)B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (DVP-NS415 only) (22) (23) (24)C LINE IN L/R (AU

11RemoteDVP-NS315AZ OPEN/CLOSE button (28)B SUR (surround) button (44)C SUBTITLE button (47)D AUDIO button (43)E ANGLE button (47)F CLEAR button (35)G

12DVP-NS415A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (55)BZ OPEN/CLOSE button (28)C Number buttons (32)The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*D CLEAR button (35)E

13Guide to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar)The following explains the Control Bar. The Control Bar is used for making adjustments to the settings or d

14Displaying the Control Bar in stop modeThe following displays appear when the DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed during stop mode. You can make ba

15Simple Start GuideSimple Start GuideQuick OverviewA quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the playe

16Step 3: TV HookupsConnect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in the order (1 ~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord last.*

17Simple Start GuideStep 4: Playing a DiscA Turn on the TV.B Press [/1 on the player.C Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from th

18HookupsHooking Up the PlayerFollow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.Before you start, disconnect the power cords, check

19HookupsA If you are connecting to a video input jackConnect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will

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

20Step 2: Connecting the Audio CordsRefer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructio

21Hookups Connecting to your TVThis connection will use your TV speakers for sound.* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18).◆Recommended

22 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

23Hookups Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakersYou can enjoy the Dolby Surround eff

24 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and 6 speakersThis connection will allow y

25HookupsStep 3: Connecting the Power CordPlug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.Step 4: Quick SetupFollow the steps below to make the m

269 Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER.Choose the item that matches t

27Playing DiscsPlaying DiscsPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating

28and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track• DTS audio signals are output only throug

29Playing DiscsNoteEven if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the Control Bar (page 58), the disc tray remains locked.Searching for a Particular Poin

3Precautions• The power requirements and power consumption of this player are indicated on the back of the player. Check that the player’s operating v

30Playback directionOpposite directionThe “× 2B”/“× 2b” playback speed is about twice the normal speed. The “2M”/“2m” playback speed is faster than “1

31Playing DiscsResuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play/Multi-disc Resume)The player remembers the point where you sto

32Using 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

33Playing DiscsTo return to the menuPress O RETURN.z HintTo play without using PBC, press ./> while the player is stopped to select a track, then p

342 Select an album using X/x and press ENTER.The list of tracks contained in the album appears.3 Select a track using X/x and press ENTER.The selecte

35Playing DiscsWhen you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained w

361 Press DISPLAY twice while the player is in stop mode.The following Control Bar appears.2 Press C/c to select (PROGRAM), then press ENTER.3 Press

37Playing DiscsTo turn off the displayPress DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.To change or cancel a program1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 of

38Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly.You can use a

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

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

40Searching for a SceneSearching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene (Search mode) You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search

41Viewing Information About the DiscViewing Information About the DiscChecking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time a

42change the time information on your TV screen.When playing a DVDWhen playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or

43Sound AdjustmentsSound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can

44• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signalNoteIf “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP,” the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even

45Sound Adjustments2 Press C/c to select (SURROUND), then press ENTER repeatedly to select one of the TVS sounds.Refer to the following explanations

46• “TVS NIGHT” only works with Dolby Digital discs. However, not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.• If you use the

47Enjoying MoviesEnjoying MoviesChanging the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ ” appears in the front pan

48Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic li

49Enjoying MoviesAdjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtai

5Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) (DVP-NS415 only) The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function makes the picture appear clear

51Using Various Additional FunctionsUsing Various Additional FunctionsLocking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)You can set two kinds o

525 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password by pressing X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press ENTER.You can also use

53Using Various Additional Functions3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER.◆ If you have not entered a passwordThe display for registering

54The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.To turn off the Parental Control functionSet “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 8.To play a disc for which Pa

55Using Various Additional Functions5 Enter a new 4-digit password using X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press ENTER

56Controlling other TVs with the remote (DVP-NS415 only)You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.If you

57Settings and AdjustmentsSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplayBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as

586 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER.The setting is selected and setup is complete.Example: “16:9”To turn off the displayPress DISPLAY rep

59Settings and AdjustmentsSettings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP)Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setu

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

60Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)Use this to set up playback related and other settings.Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display,

61Settings and AdjustmentsSettings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP)“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection condi

62Setting the digital output signalSwitches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD

63Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this trou

64the player., Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3)., The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (video mode) that are not

65Additional InformationThe disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears on the front panel display., Contact your Sony dealer or local authorize

66GlossaryChapter (page 9)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on

67Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserSignal format system: NTSCAudio characteristicsFrequency response: DVD VIDEO (PC

68Language Code ListFor details, see pages 43, 47, 58.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language C

69IndexNumerics16:9 594:3 LETTER BOX 594:3 PAN SCAN 595.1 Channel Surround 43AA-B REPEAT 39album 33ANGLE 47AUDIO 43, 58AUDIO ATT 61AUDIO DRC 61AUDIO S

7• A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).• A disc that has a non-sta

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8Index to Parts and ControlsFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelDVP-NS315DVP-NS415A [/1 (on/standby) button/i

9Front panel displayWhen playing back a DVDWhen playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (32)When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), o