Sony DVP-NS30 User Manual

2-581-895-13(1)Operating Instructions© 2005 Sony CorporationDVP-NS30CD/DVDPlayer

10RemoteA TV [/1 (on/standby) button (54)B Z (open/close) button (22)C Number buttons (24)The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*D CLEAR button (26)E

11Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to

12List of Control Menu itemsItem Item Name, FunctionTITLE (page 31)/SCENE (page 32)/TRACK (page 31)Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.CHA

13z HintThe Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHA

14HookupsHooking Up the PlayerFollow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.Notes• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted nois

15HookupsStep 3: Connecting the Video CordsConnect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select on

16Notes• Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on

17HookupsStep 4: Connecting the Audio CordsSelect one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or

18A Connecting to audio L/R input jacksThis connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the

19HookupsStep 5: Connecting the Mains LeadPlug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.Step 6: Quick SetupFollow the steps below to mak

2WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabi

207 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

21Playing DiscsPlaying DiscsPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operati

22Additional operations*1DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only.*2DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only.*3Video and JPEG pictures only (except BACKGRO

23Playing DiscsResuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc

24Using 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

25Playing DiscsPlaying VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the

26Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)You can set the following play modes:• Programme Play (page

27Playing DiscsNext, press X/x to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER.◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CDFor example, select track “02.”Press X/x to s

28◆ When Programme Play is activated• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Programme Play.4 Press ENTER.Shuffle Play starts.To return

29Playing DiscsRepeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This functio

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

30Searching for a SceneSearching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame)You can quickly locate a particular po

31Searching for a SceneWatching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) Press m or M when the player is in pause mode. To return to normal speed, press

32◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback SCENE◆ When playing a CD TRACK◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD ALBUM TRACK (MP3 audio trac

33Searching for a SceneSearching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.1 Pres

34Viewing Information About the DiscChecking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the curren

35Viewing Information About the DiscChecking the play information of the discTo check the DVD/CD textPress TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display t

36When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or CD* The current track and index number appear only wh

37Sound AdjustmentsSound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG au

38Checking the audio signal format You can check the audio signal format by pressing (audio) repeatedly during playback. The format of the current a

39Sound AdjustmentsTo cancel the settingSelect “OFF” in step 2.◆TVS DYNAMIC THEATERCreates one set of LARGE virtual rear speakers and virtual subwoofe

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

40Enjoying MoviesChanging the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ” appears in the front panel displ

41Enjoying MoviesTo turn off the subtitlesSelect “OFF” in step 2.Notes• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitles even i

423 Press X/x to select the setting you want.The default setting is underlined.• STANDARD: displays a standard picture.• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dy

43Enjoying MoviesSharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS) You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture.1 Press DISPLAY during pl

44Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesAbout MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image FilesMP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG reg

45Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesWhen you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 thr

46Selecting 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

47Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesSelecting a JPEG image file1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press PICTURE NAVI.The image files in the album

48Enjoying 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

49Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Imagesz Hints• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio track o

5Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . .

50Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT)You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show.1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a J

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

52To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” dis

53Using Various Additional FunctionsThe area is selected.When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 67 using th

54Controlling Your TV With the Supplied RemoteYou can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote

55Settings and AdjustmentsSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplayBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as

566 Press X/x to select a setting, then press ENTER.The setting is selected and setup is complete.Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”To enter the Quick Setup mode

57Settings and AdjustmentsSettings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP)Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setu

58Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)Use this to set up playback related and other settings.Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display,

59Settings and AdjustmentsSettings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP)“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection condi

6This Player Can Play the Following Discs“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-Video” and the “CD” logo are trademarks.Note about CDs/DVDsThe player can p

60Setting the digital output signalSwitches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD

61Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this trou

62OperationThe remote does not function., The batteries in the remote are weak., There are obstacles between the remote and the player., The distance

63Additional InformationThe language for the sound track cannot be changed., Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the re

64Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunc

65Additional InformationDVD VIDEO (page 5)A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD.The data

66SpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserSignal format system: PAL/(NTSC)Audio characteristicsFrequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz

67Additional InformationLanguage Code ListFor details, see pages 37, 40, 56.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Parenta

68IndexNumerics16:9 574:3 LETTER BOX 574:3 PAN SCAN 5748kHz/96kHz PCM 605.1 Channel Surround 38AA-B REPEAT 29ADVANCE 22ALBUM 32Album 44, 64ANGLE 40AUD

7Notes• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWsSome DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player

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8Index 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 DVD VIDEO/DVD-RWWhen playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (25)When playing back a CD, DATA DVD