Sony DVP-NS305 User Manual

3-073-381-11(2)Operating Instructions© 2002 Sony CorporationDVP-NS305DVP-NS415CD/DVDPlayer

10Rear panelDVP-NS305DVP-NS415A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22) (23) (24)B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (DVP-NS415 only) (22) (23) (24)C LINE OUT L/R (A

11RemoteDVP-NS305AZ OPEN/CLOSE button (29)B SUR (surround) button (45)C SUBTITLE button (48)D AUDIO button (44)E ANGLE button (48)F CLEAR button (36)G

12DVP-NS415A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (56)BZ OPEN/CLOSE button (29)C Number buttons (33)The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*D CLEAR button (36)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 power cord (mains lead) in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cor

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 (mains

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, MPEG audio or DTS decoder and 6 speakersThis connection

25HookupsStep 3: Connecting the Power CordPlug the player and TV power cord (mains lead) into an AC outlet (mains).Step 4: Quick SetupFollow the steps

26The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your amplifier (receiver) appears.9 Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) y

27HookupsAudio Connection (pages 21 to 24)• No additional settings are needed.• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY SURROUND” (page 63)• If the sound distorts eve

28Playing DiscsPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions

29Playing Discsand may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track• DTS audio signals are outpu

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

30NoteEven if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the Control Bar (page 59), the disc tray remains locked.Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (

31Playing DiscsPlayback directionOpposite directionThe “× 2B”/“× 2b” playback speed is about twice the normal speed. The “2M”/“2m” playback speed is f

32Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play/Multi-disc Resume)The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc

33Playing DiscsUsing the DVD’s MenuA DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which cont

34To return to the menuPress O RETURN.z HintTo play without using PBC, press ./> while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENT

35Playing Discs2 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 ENTE

36When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a curre

37Playing Discs2 Press C/c to select (PROGRAM), then press ENTER.3 Press c.The cursor moves to the title or track row “T” (in this case, “01”).4 Sel

383Follow Step 4 for new programming. To cancel a programme, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks in

39Playing Discs1 Press DISPLAY during playback.The following Control Bar appears.2 Press C/c to select (REPEAT), then press ENTER repeatedly to selec

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

404 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

41Searching for a SceneSearching for a SceneSearching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene (Search mode) You can search a DVD by title or chapter,

42Viewing Information About the DiscChecking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current t

43Viewing Information About the DiscChecking the information on the front panel displayYou can view the time information and text displayed on the TV

44Sound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can chang

45Sound AdjustmentsExample:Dolby Digital 5.1 chAbout audio signalsAudio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below.

462 Press C/c to select (SURROUND), then press ENTER repeatedly to select one of the TVS sounds.Refer to the following explanations given for each i

47Sound Adjustments• “TVS NIGHT” only works with Dolby Digital discs. However, not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.

48Enjoying MoviesChanging the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ ” appears in the front panel display. Thi

49Enjoying MoviesAdjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block nois

5Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture q

51Enjoying MoviesEnhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) (DVP-NS415 only) The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function makes the pictur

52Using Various Additional FunctionsLocking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the de

53Using Various Additional Functions5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password by pressing X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor,

543 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER.◆ If you have not entered a passwordThe display for registering a new password appears.Enter a 4-

55Using Various Additional FunctionsThe lower the value, the stricter the limitation.To turn off the Parental Control functionSet “LEVEL” to “OFF” in

565 Enter a new 4-digit password using X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor, then press ENTER.You can also use the number butto

57Using Various Additional FunctionsControlling other TVs with the remote (DVP-NS415 only)You can control the sound level, input source, and power swi

58Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplayBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You

59Settings 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

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

60Settings 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

61Settings and AdjustmentsCustom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)Use this to set up playback related and other settings.Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Disp

62◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD only)Selects the picture in pause mode.◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of chan

63Settings and Adjustments◆ DOWNMIX (DVD only)Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (cha

64◆ DTS (DVD only)Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.NoteWhen you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack to listen to MPEG audio sign

65Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this trou

66The disc does not play., The disc is turned over.Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray., The disc is skewed.,The playe

67Additional InformationNothing is displayed on the front panel display., “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “OFF.” Set “DIMMER” to “BRIGHT” or “DAR

68GlossaryChapter (page 9)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on

69Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserSignal format system: NTSC/PAL (See page 16 to switch)Audio characteristicsFrequ

7• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).• A disc with paper or stickers on it.• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or

70Language Code ListFor details, see pages 44, 48, 59.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language C

71IndexNumerics16:9 604:3 LETTER BOX 604:3 PAN SCAN 605.1 Channel Surround 44AA-B REPEAT 39Album 34ANGLE 48AUDIO 44, 59AUDIO ATT 62AUDIO DRC 62AUDIO S

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8Index to Parts and ControlsFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelDVP-NS305DVP-NS415A [/1 (on/standby) button/i

9Front panel displayWhen playing back a DVDWhen playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (33)When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), o