Sony DVP-NS905V User Manual

3-075-802-11(1)Operating Instructions© 2002 Sony CorporationDVP-NS705VDVP-NS905VCD/DVDPlayer

10Rear panelDVP-NS705VDVP-NS905VA DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (25) (26) (27)B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (25) (26) (27)C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (27)D LINE

11RemoteDVP-NS705V A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (71)BZ (open/close) button (34)C Number buttons (38)The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*D CLEAR but

12DVP-NS905VA TV/DVD switch (71)BZ (open/close) button (34)C Number buttons (38)The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*D CLEAR /- (ten’s digit) button

13Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to

14List of Control Menu itemsItem Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc TypeTITLE (page 49)/SCENE (page 49)/TRACK (page 49)Selects the title, scene, or tr

15z HintThe Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except “OFF.” (“SURROUND,” “PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B RE

16Simple Start GuideQuick OverviewA quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoyme

17Simple Start GuideStep 3: TV HookupsConnect a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) and mains lead in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect

18Step 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 the player appears o

19HookupsHookupsHooking Up the PlayerFollow steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.Before you start, disconnect the mains leads

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

20A If you are connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jackConnect the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to av

21HookupsFor DVP-NS905V• If you cannot view the pictures from a VCR through this player which is connected to a TV with RGB component jacks, set to

22Step 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

23Hookupsz HintIf you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection .* Manufactured under license

24 Connecting to your TVThis connection will use your TV speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in A of “Step 1: Connecting the Video

25Hookups Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deckIf the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio

26 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakersYou can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects on

27Hookups Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and/or a digital input jack and 4 to 6 speakersIf your AV amplifier (receiv

28: Connecting to the 5.1ch input jacksYou can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS (DVP-NS905V only), or Supe

29HookupsStep 3: Connecting the Mains LeadPlug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.Step 4: Quick SetupFollow the steps below to mak

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

307 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type.◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode• 16:9 (page

31Hookups• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 79)13Press ENTER.“DTS” is selected.14Press X/x to select

32Enjoying the surround sound effectsTo enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), set the following items as descr

33Playing DiscsPlaying DiscsPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operati

34• Set the sound to “STEREO” using the (audio) button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 56).• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first c

35Playing DiscsWhen the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the remote.The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the f

36available. With each press the indication changes as follows:Playback directionOpposite directionThe “× 2B”/“× 2b” playback speed is about twice the

37Playing DiscsTo return to normal playPress H.Playing a disc frame by frame using the click shuttle (Jog mode) (DVP-NS905V only) 1 Press JOG.The in

38Notes•“MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 78).• The resume playback point for the cu

39Playing DiscsSelecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Disc Some DVD-RW discs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playba

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

40Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD Disc Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CDSome Super Audio CDs cons

41Playing DiscsPlaying VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the

42Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format.1 Press Z and place a DATA

43Playing DiscsSee the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.To play a Multi Ses

44Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)You can set the following play modes:• Programme Play (page

45Playing DiscsNext, press X/x or the number buttons to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER.◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CDFor ex

46Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a differ

47Playing Discs◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD • DISC: repeats all of the tracks.• TRACK: repeats the current track.◆ When playing a

485 When you reach the ending point (point B), press ENTER again.The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion.To

49Searching for a SceneSearching for a SceneSearching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene (Search mode) You can search a DVD by title or chap

5Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50NoteYou cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode.Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION)You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens

51Searching for a SceneTo return to normal playPress O RETURN.z HintYou can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION” from the Control Menu (page 13).Notes• De

52Viewing Information About the DiscChecking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the curren

53Viewing Information About the DiscChecking the information on the front panel displayYou can view the time information and text displayed on the TV

54Checking the Play InformationYou can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played.Checking the play information of

55Viewing 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

56Sound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you ca

57Sound Adjustments*“PCM,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is displayed.In the case of “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the channels in the playing track are displa

58SURROUND Mode Settings You can enjoy surround sounds while playing discs including Dolby Digital, DTS (DVP-NS905V only), and MPEG audio DVDs, e

59Sound Adjustments◆TVS NIGHT Large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but the quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you

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

60◆VIRTUAL MULTI REARCreates an array of virtual rear speakers from a single set of actual rear speakers. The position of the virtual rear speakers di

61Enjoying MoviesEnjoying MoviesChanging the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE” appears in the

62NoteDepending 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 a

63Enjoying Movies4 Press ENTER.The disc plays with the setting you selected.To cancel the “BNR” settingSelect “OFF” in step 3.To turn off the Control

64• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level.• CINEMA 2: White colours become brighter and black colours become richer,

65Enjoying MoviesEnhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function makes the picture appear clear a

66Using Various Additional FunctionsLocking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the de

67Using Various Additional FunctionsTo turn off the Custom Parental Control function1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.”2 Press X/

68◆ 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

69Using Various Additional Functions• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this cas

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

70Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)The player beeps when the following operations are performed.The default setting of the Sound Feedback funct

71Using Various Additional FunctionsControlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the Supplied RemoteBy adjusting the remote signal, you can con

72* If you use number buttons to select the TV’s programme position, press -/-- followed by the number buttons for two-digit numbers.**If you connect

73Using Various Additional FunctionsControlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remoteFor DVP-NS705V1 Hold down [/1, and enter you

74Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplayBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You

75Settings and Adjustments6 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER.The setting is selected and setup is complete.Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”To turn

76Settings 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

77Settings and AdjustmentsCustom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)Use this to set up playback related and other settings.Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Disp

78Notes• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LAN

79Settings and Adjustments◆ AUDIO FILTER (except Super Audio CD) (DVP-NS905V only)Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Sampling

8Index to Parts and ControlsFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelDVP-NS705VDVP-NS905VA [/1 (on/standby) button

80◆ MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.◆ DTS (DVD VIDEO only)For DVP-NS705VSelects whether or not to output DTS signals

81Settings and AdjustmentsSettings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP)To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the size of the speakers you have c

82• SUBWOOFERNotes• The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at 120 Hz.• If your speakers are too small to reproduce low bass frequencies, uti

83Settings and AdjustmentsTo adjust the volume of all the speakers at one timeUse the amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume control.◆ TEST TONEThe speakers

84Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to h

85Additional InformationThe sound comes from the centre speaker only., Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the centre speaker only., Set “S

86The angles cannot be changed., Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 38)., Multi-angles are not record

87Additional InformationGlossaryChapter (page 9)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several

88Scene (page 9)On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections ca

89Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserSignal format system: PAL/(NTSC)Audio characteristicsFrequency response: DVD VID

9Front panel displayWhen playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RWWhen playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (41)When playing back a Super Audio C

90Language Code ListFor details, see pages 56, 61, 75.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language C

91IndexNumerics16:9 764:3 LETTER BOX 764:3 PAN SCAN 7648kHz/96kHz PCM 805.1 Channel Surround 22, 27AA-B REPEAT 47ADVANCED 54album 42ANGLE 61ANGLE VIEW

Sony CorporationTroubleshooting 84TV TYPE 76TVS (TV Virtual Surround) 58UUsable discs 6VVIDEO CD 6, 33