Sony DVP-NS76H User Manual

2-666-956-12(1)Operating Instructions© 2006 Sony CorporationDVP-NS76HCD/DVDPlayer

10Front panel displayWhen playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode discWhen playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (28)When playing back a CD

11RemoteA TV [/1 (on/standby) button (63)B Z (open/close) button (25)C Number buttons (27)The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*D CLEAR button (29)E

12Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to

13List of Control Menu itemsItem Item Name, FunctionTITLE (page 34)/SCENE (page 34)/TRACK (page 34)Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.CHA

14z HintThe Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHA

15HookupsHookupsHooking Up the PlayerFollow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.Notes• Plug cords securely to prevent unwant

16Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI CordsConnect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Selec

17HookupsNoteWhen connecting to a progressive TV, it is recommended that you use only pattern D. If you connect to your TV using both D and E, a speci

18E If you are connecting to a SCART input jackConnect a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. Whe

19Hookups◆PROGRESSIVE AUTOSelect this setting when:– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.N

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 Audio CordsSelect one of the following patterns A, or B according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV ampl

21HookupsA Connecting to audio L/R input jacksThis connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect us

22Step 5: Connecting the Mains LeadPlug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.Step 6: Quick SetupFollow the steps below to make the m

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

24Playing DiscsPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructi

25Playing DiscsAdditional operations*1DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files.*2DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/D

26Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 6

27Playing DiscsUsing 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 con

28Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the T

29Playing DiscsVarious Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)You can set the following play modes:• Programm

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

30Next, 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 select “02” u

31Playing Discs3 Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled.◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO• TITLE• CHAPTER◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, or CD• TRACK◆ When P

32Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is useful

33Searching for a SceneSearching for a SceneSearching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame)You can quickly l

34Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) Press m or M when the player is in pause mode. To return to normal speed, press H.Each time you pr

35Searching 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

36Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.1 Press PICTURE NAVI during

37Viewing Information About the DiscViewing Information About the DiscChecking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time

38Checking the play information of the discTo check the DVD/CD textPress TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD.The DVD

39Viewing Information About the DiscWhen playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)When playing a DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD (DivX video)Wh

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

40Sound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD (DivX video files)/DATA DVD (DivX video files) recorded in multiple au

41Sound Adjustments• When playing DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode: If you connect to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDM

42TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound

43Sound Adjustments◆TVS NIGHTLarge sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want

44Enjoying MoviesChanging the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ” appears in the front panel displ

45Enjoying Movies◆ When playing a DATA CD (DivX video), or DATA DVD (DivX video)Select the displayed language.To turn off the subtitlesSelect “OFF” in

463 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

47Enjoying MoviesSharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS) You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture.1 Press DISPLAY twice dur

48Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR, MNR) You can adjust the picture quality by “BNR” (Block Noise Reduction) or “MNR” (Mosquito Noise Reductio

49Enjoying Movies4 Press ENTER.The disc plays with the setting you selected.To cancel the “MNR” settingSelect “OFF” in step 3.To turn off the Control

5Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . .

504 Press c repeatedly to adjust the delay.Each time you press C/c, the delay is adjusted by 10 milliseconds.5 Press ENTER.The selected setting takes

51Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesEnjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesAbout MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image FilesMP3 is audio compression technology t

52When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks (or

53Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesSelecting an album1 Press MENU.The list of albums on the disc appears.When an album is being played, its title is

54Selecting a JPEG image file1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press PICTURE NAVI.The image files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. A scroll

55Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesEnjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a slid

56z Hints• To repeat both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files in a single album, repeat the same MP3 audio track or album when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is

57Enjoying DivX® VideosEnjoying DivX® VideosAbout DivX Video FilesDivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product i

58Playing DivX Video Files You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).z

59Enjoying DivX® VideosSelecting a DivX video file1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER.The list of files in the album appears. 2 Press

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

60Using Various Additional FunctionsLocking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc

61Using Various Additional FunctionsTo play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set.

62The area is selected.When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 79 using the number buttons. 7 Press X/x to s

63Using Various Additional FunctionsControlling Your TV with the Supplied RemoteYou can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of you

64Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplayBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You

65Settings and Adjustments6 Press X/x to select a setting, then press ENTER.The setting is selected and setup is complete.Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”To en

66Settings 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

67Settings and Adjustments◆ SCREEN SAVERThe screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you pla

68Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)Use this to set up playback related and other settings.Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display,

69Settings and Adjustments◆ DivXDisplays the registration code for this player. For more information, go to http://www.divx.com on the Internet.◆ AUDI

7This Player Can Play the Following Discs“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD-VIDEO” and the “CD” logo are trademarks.Note about CDs/DVDsThe pla

70◆ AUDIO FILTERSelects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Sampling frequency (Fs) of the audio source is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48

71Settings and Adjustments◆ MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only)Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.NoteIf the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment

72Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to h

73Additional InformationSoundThere is no sound., Re-connect the connecting cord securely., The connecting cord is damaged., The player is connected to

74, The file has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”, The image is larger than 3072 (width) × 2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 3,300,

75Additional InformationThe disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display., Child Lock is set (page 25).The disc tray does n

76GlossaryAlbum (page 53, 58)A unit in which to store DivX video files JPEG image files or MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. (“Album” is an excl

77Additional InformationFilm based software, Video based software (page 19)DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DV

78SpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserSignal format system: PAL/(NTSC)Audio characteristicsFrequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz

79Additional InformationLanguage Code ListFor details, see pages 40, 44, 65.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Parenta

8Notes• 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

80IndexNumerics16:9 664:3 LETTER BOX 664:3 OUTPUT 674:3 PAN SCAN 6648kHz/96kHz PCM 715.1 Channel Surround 41AA-B REPEAT 32ADVANCE 25ALBUM 35Album 51,

81Additional InformationUUsable discs 7VVideo based software 77VIDEO CD 6, 24ZZOOM 25, 54

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9Index 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