Sony DVP-NS78H Operations Instructions

3-209-005-11(1)Operating Instructions© 2007 Sony CorporationDVP-NS78HCD/DVDPlayer

10RemoteA TV [/1 (on/standby) button (22)B Z (open/close) button (26)C Number buttons (27)The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*D CLEAR button (32)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 41)/SCENE (page 41)/TRACK (page 41)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,” “SHAR

14HookupsHooking Up the PlayerFollow steps 1 to 5 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.Notes• See “Specifications” (page 68) for a list of

15HookupsStep 1: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI CordsConnect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (r

16NoteWhen connecting to a progressive TV, it is recommended that you use only pattern C. If you connect to your TV using both C and D, a special cont

17Hookups• When you connect the player to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the player automatically when you start playbac

18Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you sele

19HookupsStep 2: Connecting the Audio CordsSelect one of the following patterns A or B according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or a

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

20A 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 audio compon

21HookupsStep 3: Connecting the Mains LeadPlug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.Step 4: Preparing the RemoteYou can control the

22Controlling Your TV with the Supplied RemoteYou can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote

23HookupsStep 5: Quick SetupFollow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.To skip an adjustment, press &

248 Press ENTER.The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack appears.9 Press X/x to select the type of

25PlaybackPlaybackPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instru

26Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO• DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.• When you play

27PlaybackLocking 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

28Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” in DVD-VR mode Some DVD-VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded tit

29Playback◆ When playing a DVD•T *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)Playing time of the current title•T–*:*:*Remaining time of the current title•C *:*:*

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

30When playing a DVDWhen playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)When playing

31PlaybackVarious Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)You can set the following play modes:• Programme Pla

32◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CDFor example, select track “02.”Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER.6 To programme other titles, chap

33Playback◆ When Programme Play is activated• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks selected in Programme Play.4 Press ENTER.Shuffle Play starts.To

342 Press X/x to select (A-B REPEAT), then press ENTER.The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear.3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER.The “A-B

35Playback• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level.• CINEMA 2: white colours become brighter and black colours become

36Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS) You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture.1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback.Th

37PlaybackTo reset the “AV SYNC” settingPress CLEAR in step 4.Notes• This function is not effective if you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, and set

38The display for registering a new password appears.Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.The display for confirming th

39Playback4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.The display for setting the playback limitation level a

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

40Searching for a SceneSearching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame)You can quickly locate a particular point on a

41Searching for a ScenePlaying one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) When the player is in the pause mode, press (step) to go to the next frame. Pre

42◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD without PBC playback TRACK INDEX◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback SCENE◆ When playing

43Searching for a SceneSearching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.1 Pres

44Sound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD (DivX video files)/DATA DVD (DivX video files) recorded in multiple au

45Sound AdjustmentsNotes• 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:

46TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects

47Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesEnjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesAbout MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image FilesMP3 is audio compression technology t

48When 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

49Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesTo select JPEG image files, see “Selecting a JPEG image file” (page 49).To stop playbackPress x.To go to the next

5Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50◆When pressed once (x2)The image enlarges twice the original size.◆When pressed twice (x4)The image enlarges four times the original size.To display

51Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG ImagesViewing a slide show with sound (MODE (MP3, JPEG))You can enjoy a slide show with sound.1 Press DISPLAY during st

523 Press X/x to select a setting.The default setting is underlined.•NORMAL: sets to standard duration.• FAST: sets a duration shorter than NORMAL.• 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 HintYou can view the disc information while playing a DivX vide

55Enjoying 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

56Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplayBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You

57Settings 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

58Settings 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

59Settings and AdjustmentsNotes• To view the best picture quality, set this setting to “(1920×1080i) HD ” or “(1920×1080i) HD.”•“(1920×1080i) HD ” a

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

60◆ 4:3 OUTPUTThis setting is effective only when you set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9.” Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio. If you can cha

61Settings and Adjustments◆ PAUSE MODE (DVDs only)Selects the picture in pause mode.◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)Gives the sound track which cont

62Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP)“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.Select “AUDIO SETU

63Settings and Adjustments◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVDs only)Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.NoteIf the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not c

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

65Additional Information, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode., The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode., If the audio

66The player’s internal background sound and JPEG image files start playing simultaneously., “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO (BGM)” (page 51).The D

67Additional Information“Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD., The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/DivX video file

68SpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserSignal format system: PAL/(NTSC)Audio characteristicsFrequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz

69Additional InformationLanguage Code ListFor details, see pages 44, 57.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Parental Co

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-R

70IndexSymbols‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync 17Numerics16:9 584:3 LETTER BOX 584:3 OUTPUT 604:3 PAN SCAN 5848kHz/96kHz PCM 635.1 Channel Surround 20AA-B REPEAT

71Additional InformationZZOOM 26, 49

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8Guide to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelA [/1 (on/standby) button (25)B Disc tray (25)C Fr

9Front panel displayWhen playing back a DVDWhen playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (28)When playing back a CD, DATA DVD (MP3 audio/Di