Sony DVP-NS608P User Manual

3-283-143-E1(1)© 2008 Sony CorporationDVP-NS608POperating InstructionsCD/DVDPlayer

10RemoteA TV [/1 (on/standby) button (18)B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (22)C Number buttons (24)The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*D CLEAR button (27)E TO

11Guide 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

12List of Control Menu itemsz HintThe Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except “OFF” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “RE

Hookups13HookupsHooking Up the PlayerFollow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.Notes;• Plug cords securely to prevent unwan

14Step 2: Connecting the Video CordsConnect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver) using a v

Hookups15Step 3: Connecting the Audio CordsSelect one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or

16A Audio L/R input jacksThis connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound. B Digital audio input jackIf your audio compo

Hookups17Step 4: Connecting the Power CordPlug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.Step 5: Preparing the RemoteYou can control the player

18Controlling Your TV with the Supplied RemoteYou can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote

Hookups19Step 6: Quick SetupFollow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.To skip an adjustment, press &

2WARNINGName of the product:CD/DVD player(compact disc/digital video disc player)Model: DVP-NS608PTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

208 Press ENTER.The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your audio component such as an amplifier (receiver) appears.9 Press

Playback21PlaybackPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instruc

22Additional operationsTo check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 21.*1All DVDs except for DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs DL and

Playback23Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for

24Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the T

Playback25* Appears when:– playing an MP3 audio track on a DATA CD/ DATA DVD.– playing a DivX video file that contains MP3 audio on a DATA CD/DATA DVD

26When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CDz Hints• When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions, the track number, and the index number a

Playback274 Press c.The cursor moves to the title or track row “T” (in this case, “01”).5 Select the title, chapter, or track you want to program.◆ Wh

283Follow step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or tracks in

Playback29• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode• DISC: repeats all the tit

3PrecautionsOn safetyShould any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before oper

30Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD, DATA CD/DATA DVD in JPEG format, or

Playback31To turn off the displayPress O RETURN or DISPLAY.NoteFor CDs, you can adjust the playback picture only on CD Graphics.Sharpening the Picture

32Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc.• Custom Parental ControlYou can

Playback332Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.The player is ready for playback.z HintIf you forget your password,

34Notes• When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.• Depending on the disc, you m

Searching for a Scene35Searching for a SceneSearching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame)You can quickly locate a

36Notes• You cannot search for a still picture in DVD-VR mode.• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function works only for DivX video files.Searching for a

Searching for a Scene37◆ When playing a CD TRACK◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD ALBUM TRACK (MP3 audio tracks only) FILE (JPEG image files only)◆ Wh

38Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.1 Press PICTURE NAVI during

Sound Adjustments39Sound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD (DivX video files)/DATA DVD (DivX video files) record

4Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Notes About the Dis

40• When playing in DVD-VR mode: If you connect to an audio component using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack and want to switch between the sound tracks

Sound Adjustments41TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surro

42Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesAbout MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image FilesMP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG reg

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images43When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 thr

44Selecting an album1 Press MENU.The list of albums on the disc appears.When an album is being played, its title is shaded.2 Press X/x to select the a

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images45To rotate a JPEG imagePress X/x while viewing the image. Each time you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise

46Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide show.1 Press MENU.The list of al

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images47(MP3)” is selected, 600 JPEG image files when “IMAGE (JPEG)” is selected.Notes• This function does not work if the

48Enjoying DivX® VideosAbout DivX Video FilesDivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX® C

49Enjoying DivX® VideosPlaying DivX Video Files You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs and DATA DVDs.z HintYou can view the disc information while

5Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplayBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You

Settings and Adjustments516 Press X/x to select a setting, then press ENTER.The setting is selected and setup is complete.Example: “16:9”To enter the

52Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP)Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the di

Settings and Adjustments53◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

54Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)Use this to set up playback related and other settings.Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display,

Settings and Adjustments55Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP)“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection condi

56◆ DTSSelects whether or not to output DTS signals.◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.NoteThe analo

Additional Information57Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this trou

58The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 42)., The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet., Th

Additional Information59The language for the sound track cannot be changed., Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the re

6This Player Can Play the Following Discs“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks.Note about CDs/D

60Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunc

Additional Information61SpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserOutputs(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono

62Language Code ListFor details, see pages 39, 51.Parental Control Area Code ListFor details, see page 33.Code Language Code Language Code Language Co

Additional Information63IndexNumerics16:9 524:3 LETTER BOX 524:3 OUTPUT 534:3 PAN SCAN 5248kHz/96kHz PCM 565.1 Channel Surround 16AA-B REPEAT 29ADVANC

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7Notes• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL (digital video disc plus rewritable/digital video disc plus recordable/digital video disc plus recordable

8Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelA [/1 (on/standby) button (21)B Disc tray (21)C Fr

9Front panel displayWhen playing back a DVDWhen playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (24)When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio/Div