Sony DVP-NS708H User Manual

3-283-149-61(1)Operating Instructions© 2008 Sony CorporationDVP-NS708HDVP-NS708HPCD/DVDPlayer

10RemoteA TV [/1 (on/standby) button (21)B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (25)C Number buttons (27)The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*D CLEAR button (30)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

13Guide to the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ DisplayYou can control the player by selecting the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote or TV’s option menu.‘BRAVIA Sync’

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 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI CordsConnect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (r

16A Video input jackYou will enjoy standard quality images.B S VIDEO input jackYou will enjoy high quality images.C Component video input jacks (Y, PB

17Hookups• Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet wall, if you place the player on the cabinet with the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the

18Step 3: Connecting the Audio CordsSelect one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio c

19HookupsA 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 audi

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

20Step 4: Connecting the Mains LeadPlug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.Step 5: Preparing the RemoteYou can control the player

21HookupsControlling Your TV with the Supplied RemoteYou can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied

22Step 6: Quick SetupFollow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.To skip an adjustment, press >. To

23Hookups7 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

24PlaybackPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions s

25PlaybackNotes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO• DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT ja

26Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from opening it.When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN,

27PlaybackThe options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” appear.3 Press X/x to select a setting.• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editin

28If an MP3 audio track has an ID3 tag, the player will display the album name/track title from the ID3 tag information.ID3 tag information for MP3 au

29PlaybackWhen playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CDz Hints• When playing VIDEO

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

303 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER.4 Press c.The cursor moves to the title or track row “T” (in this case, “01”).5 Select the title, ch

31Playback3 Follow step 5 for new programming. To cancel a programme, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.To cancel all of the titles, chapters, o

32◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode• DISC: repeats all the titles of the selected type.• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.• CHAPTER: repeats the

33PlaybackAdjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD, DATA CD/DATA DVD in JPEG for

344 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust “BRIGHTNESS,” “COLOR,” and “HUE.”To turn off the displayPress O RETURN or DISPLAY.Notes• This function does not work

35PlaybackAdjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (AV SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust th

36Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc.• Custom Parental ControlYou can

37Playback2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.The player is ready for playback.z HintIf you forget your password,

38Notes• 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

39Searching for a SceneSearching for a SceneSearching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame)You can quickly locate a

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

40Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) When the player is in the pause mode, press STEP to go to the next frame. Press STEP to go to the p

41Searching for a Scene◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD without PBC Playback TRACK INDEX◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback

42Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.1 Press PICTURE NAVI during

43Sound AdjustmentsSound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD (DivX video files)/DATA DVD (DivX video files) record

44◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks/JPEG image files onlyThe player’s internal background sound will be played.The defa

45Sound AdjustmentsTV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surro

46Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesAbout MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image FilesMP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG reg

47Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesWhen you press MENU and the list of album names appears, the album names are arranged in the following order:A t B

48To stop playbackPress x.To go to the next or previous pagePress c or C.To turn on or off the displayPress MENU repeatedly.z HintOf the selected albu

49Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesTo magnify a JPEG image (ZOOM)Press ZOOM while viewing the image. You can enlarge the image up to four times the o

5Enjoying DivX® Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53About DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50Viewing a slide show with sound (MODE (MP3, JPEG))You can enjoy a slide show with sound.1 Press DISPLAY during stop mode.The Control Menu appears.2

51Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesOn “PhotoTV HD”“PhotoTV HD” allows for highly-detailed pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle textures and

523 Press X/x to select a setting.The default setting is underlined.• MODE 1: the images randomly cycle through the effects.• MODE 2: the next image s

53Enjoying DivX® VideosEnjoying DivX® VideosAbout DivX Video FilesDivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product i

54Playing DivX Video Files You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs and DATA DVDs.z Hints• You can view the disc information while playing a DivX vi

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

58◆ PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY)If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p) format signals, set “PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY)” to “ON.” Note th

59Settings and AdjustmentsCustom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)Use this to set up playback related and other settings.Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Disp

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

60Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP)“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.Select “AUDIO SETU

61Settings and Adjustments◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVDs only)Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.NoteIf the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not c

62HDMI Settings (HDMI SETUP)“HDMI SETUP” allows you to adjust items related to the HDMI connection.Select “HDMI SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use th

63Settings and Adjustments◆ YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)Selects the type of HDMI signal output from HDMI OUT jack.You cannot select this when “PhotoTV HD” mode is

64Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to h

65Additional Information, While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:

66The DivX video file cannot be played., The file is not created in DivX format., The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or “.DIVX.”, The DATA CD

67Additional InformationThe disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display., Child Lock is set (page 26).The disc tray does n

68Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunc

69Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserOutputs(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load impedance)LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono

7Notes• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, or CD-Rs/CD-RWsSome DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, or CD-

70Language Code ListFor details, see pages 43, 56.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Parental Control Area Code ListFo

71Additional InformationIndexNumerics16:9 574:3 LETTER BOX 574:3 OUTPUT 584:3 PAN SCAN 5748kHz/96kHz PCM 615.1 Channel Surround 19AA-B REPEAT 32ADVANC

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8Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelA [/1 (on/standby) button (24)B Disc tray (24)C Fr

9Front panel displayWhen playing back a DVDWhen playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (27)When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio/Div