Sony DVP-NS999ES User Manual

3-077-160-32(1)Operating Instructions© 2003 Sony CorporationDVP-NS999ESCD/DVDPlayer

10Rear panelA DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (27) (28) (29)B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (27) (28) (29)C AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (26) (27) (28)D 5.1CH OUTPUT j

11RemoteA TV/DVD switch (72)BZ (open/close) button (36)C LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen (12)D PROGRAM button (45)E VIDEO CONTROL button (62)F /

12Guide to the Remote Control LCD ScreenThe supplied remote has an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen and scroll key for controlling the player. By p

13Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)You can use the Control Menu to select a function and view related information. The Control Menu displa

14List of Control Menu itemsFollowing are brief explanations on the Control Menu items. Available options for each item are described on the pages in

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 Guide1 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to select the command mode (DVD 1, DVD 2, or DVD 3) so that the setting for the remo

18Step 3: TV HookupsConnect a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) and mains lead in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the mains lead las

19Simple 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

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

20HookupsHooking Up the PlayerFollow steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.Before you start, disconnect the mains leads, check

21HookupsNoteWhen connecting to a progressive TV, it is recommended that you use only pattern A. If you connect to your TV using both A and B, a speci

22A If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)Connect the componen

23Hookups• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be dis

24Step 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

25Hookupsz HintIf you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection . * Manufactured under license

26 Connecting to your TVThis connection will use your TV speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in pattern B of “Step 1: Connecting t

27Hookups Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deckIf the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio

28 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakersYou can enjoy Dolby Surround effects only w

29Hookups 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

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

30: Connecting to the 5.1ch input jacksYou can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi d

31HookupsStep 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

326 Press ENTER.The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.7 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your

33Hookups • Select “AUDIO OUTPUT L/R.” Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete. • Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The Setup Display for “DOLBY

3420Press X/x to select the size of the rear speakers.If no rear speaker is connected, select “NONE.” 21Press ENTER.“SUBWOOFER” is selected.22Press X/

35Playing DiscsPlaying DiscsPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operati

36Additional operationsz HintThe Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialog that you missed.Notes• You may not be able to use

37Playing DiscsSearching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Shuttle mode, Jog mode) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by moni

38Playing a disc frame by frame using the click shuttle (Jog mode) 1 Press JOG on the remote.“JOG” appears in the LCD screen.2 Turn the click shutt

39Playing DiscsNotes• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 79).• The resume playback po

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

40Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Some DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded

41Playing DiscsSelecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CDSome Super Audio

42Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the T

43Playing DiscsPlaying 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

44See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.To play a Multi Session CDThis p

45Playing DiscsVarious Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)You can set the following play modes:• Programm

46◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CDFor example, select track “02.”Press X/x or the number buttons to select “02” under “T,” then press

47Playing Discs1 Toggle the scroll key up or down to display “SHUFFLE” in the LCD screen.2 Point the remote at the player and press down on the scroll

48◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD • DISC: repeats all of the tracks.• TRACK: repeats the current track.◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50z Hints• You can display the first scenes of titles, chapters or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start play

51Searching for a Scene3 Press ENTER.To return to normal playPress O RETURN.z HintYou can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION” from the Control Menu (page

52Dividing a scene into 9 sections(STROBE PLAYBACK) You can display 9 consecutive moving pictures on the screen.When you press X after performing st

53Viewing Information About the DiscViewing Information About the DiscChecking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing tim

54For DATA CDs, the track/album names of the MP3 audio track appears (page 56).Checking the information on the front panel displayYou can view the tim

55Viewing Information About the DiscChecking the Play InformationYou can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played

56Checking the play information of a DATA CD You can display the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on the TV screen.

57Sound AdjustmentsSound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio

58Displaying the audio information of the disc Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using X/x. The channels being

59Sound AdjustmentsSURROUND Mode Settings You can enjoy surround sound while playing discs recorded in the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) format.This

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

60Enjoying MoviesChanging the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel di

61Enjoying MoviesDisplaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you w

62Adjusting the Picture (VIDEO CONTROL) You can adjust the video signal of DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture quality you want.

63Enjoying MoviesAdjusts colours that appear to have shifted horizontally.• AV ALIGNMENT:Adjusts delay between the picture and sound.• PROGRESSIVE 1:S

64z Hints• To reset the picture items to the default values, press c after step 4 to select “RESET” in Video Control display 2 and press ENTER.• You c

65Enjoying Movies3 Press C/c to adjust the brightness level of the area that you selected.C decreases the level (darkens the area), and c increases th

66Using Various Additional FunctionsLabelling the Disc You can label a disc if no text is recorded on the disc (Disc Memo).You can put a personal

67Using Various Additional FunctionsTo insert or overwrite a character1 Press . or > to move the cursor to the insertion point or the character you

683 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear.4 Press X/x to select “ON t,” then press ENTE

69Using Various Additional Functions1 Press DISPLAY while the player is stopped.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), t

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

70The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.8 Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER.Parental Control setting is complete.The lower

71Using Various Additional FunctionsChanging the password1 Press DISPLAY while the player is stopped.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x to select

72Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the Supplied RemoteBy adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied rem

73Using Various Additional FunctionsCode numbers of controllable TVsIf more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until 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 AdjustmentsTo turn off the displayPress DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.To enter the Quick Setup modeSelect “QUICK”

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 AdjustmentsNoteIf you operate the player while the picture is being stored in memory, the player will fail to store the picture.◆ BLACK

78• When you connect the player to a monitor or projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, do not select “OFF.” If you select “OFF” in this cas

79Settings and Adjustments◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)Selects the picture in pause mode.◆ PLAYBACK MEMORYThe player can store “SUBTITLE” and o

8Index to Parts and ControlsFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelA [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (35)Light

80Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP)“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.Select “AUDIO SETU

81Settings and Adjustments◆ DIGITAL OUTSelect this if audio signals are to be output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.NoteSuper Audio CD

82• 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.Notes• Even if you set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/24bit,” the

83Settings and Adjustments3 Set the following items in the order that they are explained below.The default settings are underlined.To return to the de

84NoteIf each of the front or rear speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance according to the closes

85Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this trou

86The sound volume is low., The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “AUDIO DRC” to “TV MODE” (page 80)., Set “AU

87Additional InformationSome functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play cannot be performed., Depe

88Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunc

89Additional InformationGB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17GB.The picture data uses the MPE

9Front panel displayWhen playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RWWhen playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (42)When playing back a CD, Super Aud

90field to field. The end result is an image that is higher in quality when compared to the Interlace format.• Film based software conversionFilm show

91Additional Information• Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc)This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD layer. Also, as the dual layers are on one side

92SpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserSignal format system: PAL/(NTSC)Audio characteristicsFrequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz

93Additional InformationLanguage Code ListFor details, see pages 57, 61, 75.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code La

94IndexNumerics16:9 764:3 LETTER BOX 764:3 OUTPUT 784:3 PAN SCAN 7648kHz/96kHz PCM 825.1 Channel Surround 24, 29625p (525p) 78AA-B REPEAT 48ADVANCED 5

95TTEST TONE 84TIME/MEMO 49, 66TIME/TEXT 49, 53TITLE 49Title 91TITLE VIEWER 50TOP MENU 39TRACK 49Track 91TRACK SELECTION 79TRACK VIEWER 50Troubleshoot

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