Sony DVP-NS300 User manual

3-067-l 16-12(2)
CD/DVD Player
Operating Instructions
V I D E 0’”
DVP-NS300
0 2001 Sony Corporation

WARNING Welcome!
To prevent fireor shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye
hazard As the laser beam used in
this CD/DVD player is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”
within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons
A I
This symbol is intended
to alelt the user to the
presence of important
. operating and
maintenance(servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK
MATCH WlDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT
For customers in the U S A Thank you for puchasing this Sony
CDiDVD Player Before operating
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbels ale
located at the rear of the unit Record
the serial numbet in the space
provided below Refet to them
whenever you call upon you Sony
dealer legalding this product
the player, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
teference
Model No DVP-NS300
Serial No
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change 01
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void you
authority to operate this equipment
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules These
limits are designed to plovide
reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio
communications However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio 01 television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following meawes:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna
- Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiw
Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected
Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help
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Precautions
On safety
. The power requirements and power consumption
of this player are indicated on the back of the
player Check that the player’s operating voltage
is identical with your local power supply
Power requirements and
power consumption 4 I
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l Caution -The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye hazard
l Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any
further
On power sources
l The player is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the player itself has been turned off
. If you are not going to use the player for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the player from the
wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord,
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord
l Should the AC power cord need to be changed,
have it done at a qualified service shop only
On placement
. Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player
. Do not place the player on a soft surface such as
a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the
bottom
. Do not place the player in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock
On operation
. If the player is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside the
player Should this occur, the player may not
operate properly In this case, remove the disc
and leave the player turned on for about half an
hour until the moisture evaporates
l When you move the player, take out any discs If
you don’t, the disc may be damaged
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your player, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD
cleaning disc It may cause a malfunction
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: The enclosed DVD player is capable
of holding a still video image or on-screen
display image on your television screen
indefinitely If you leave the still video image
or on-screen display image displayed on your
TV for an extended period of time you risk
permanent damage to your television screen
Projection televisions are especially
susceptible to this
For the model supplied with the AC
plug adaptor
If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into the wall
outlet, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor
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Tableof Contents
WARNING
Welcome!
Precautions
About this Manual
This Player Can Play the Following Discs
Notes about the Discs
Index to Parts and Controls
Guide to On-Screen Displays (Status Bar, Control Bar, Control Menu)
2
2
3
6
6
7
8
12
GettingStarted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Quick Overview 14
Step 1 Unpacking 14
Step 2 Inserting Batteries into the Remote 14
Step 3 TV Hookups 15
Step 4 Playing a Disc 16
ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*........................
Hooking Up the Player 17
Step 1 Connecting the Video Cords 17
Step 2 Connecting the Audio Cords 19
Step 3 Connecting the Power Cord 24
Step 4 Quick Setup 24
PlayingDiscs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Playing Discs 28
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume
Play) 30
Using the DVD’s Menu 31
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) 32
Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Re-
peat Play) 33
Searchingfor aScene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) 37
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/lndexlScene (Search mode) 38
ViewingInformationAboutthe Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display 39
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time 40
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Changing the Sound 42
TV Virtual Surround Sound Settings (TVS) 43
EnjoyingMovies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing the Angles 45
Displaying the Subtitles 45
Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) 46
UsingVariousAdditionalFunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . s. . . . . . . . . 47
Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control, Parental Control)
Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote
47
52
53
SettingsandAdjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using the Setup Display 54
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) 55
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) 56
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 57
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) 58
AdditionalInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Troubleshooting 61
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) 63
Glossary 64
Specifications . 66
Language Code List 67
List of Setup Display Items 68
Index 70

Aboutthis Manual
l Instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the remote You can also use the
controls on the player if they have the same
or similar names as those on the remote
l The icons used in this manual are described
below:
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ThisPlayerCanPlaythe
FollowingDiscs
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD aide
(DIGITALVIDEO]
Music CD
fillErg
DIGITAL AUDIO
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark
Your DVD player has a region code printed
on the back of the unit and will only play
DVDs labeled with identical region codes
DVDs labeled -
@ ~111also play on this
player
If you try to play any other DVD, the
message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations ” will appear on the TV screen
Depending on the DVD, no region code
indication may be labeled even though
playing the DVD is prohibited by area
restrictions
The player cannot play the following discs:
l CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)
l CD-Rs
l Data part of CD-Extras
l DVD-ROMs
l DVD Audio discs
l HD layer on SACDs
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
l A DVD with a different region code (page
‘54)
l A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (This
player conforms to the NTSC color
system )
l A disc that has a non-standard shape (e g ,
card, heart)
l A disc with paper or stickers on it
l A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it
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Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers Since this player plays
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed,
some playback features may not be available
Also, refer to the instructions supplied with
the DVDs or VIDEO CDs
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This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U S patents, other
intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation, and other rights
owners Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited
Notesaboutthe Discs
On handling discs
l To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge Do not touch the surface
l Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave
it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car
l After playing, store the disc in its case
On cleaning
l Before playing, clean the disc with a
cleaning cloth
Wipe the disc from the center out
l Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs
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Indexto PartsandControls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses
q POWER switch/indicator (28)
q BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button/
indicator (46)
q SURROUND button/indicator (43)
q Disc tray (28)
q & (open/close) button (28)
q H4/w (previous/next) buttons (29)
q C/+/+/+/ENTER buttons (24)
q TITLE button (3 1)
q DVD MENU button (3 1)
q 6, RETURN button (32)
q DISPLAY button (12)
q n (stop) button (28)
q II (pause) button (29,52)
q D (play) button (28)
q Front panel display (9)
q s (remote sensor) (14)

When playing back a DVD
Playing
Disc type status
/
/ / Current chapter (39)
Current audio Current title (39)
Lights up when you can change
the angle (45)
When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)
Playing
Disc type status
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Current play mode (33) ; Current scene (39) Playing time (39)
Lights up when playing back a VIDEO CD with PBC (32)
When playing back a CD or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
Playing
status
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Disc type Current play mode Current track and Playingrtime (39)
(33) index (39)
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q DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21,
22,23)
q DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21,
22,23)
q LINE OUT (VIDEO) l/2 jacks (17)
q S VIDEO OUT jack (17)
q COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (17)
q LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) l/2 jacks (20.
21,22)
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q & OPEN/CLOSE button (28)
q BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button
(46)
q SURROUND button (43)
q TIME/TEXT button (39)
q REPEAT button (35)
q SHUFFLE button (35)
q PROGRAM button (35)
q ANGLE button (45)
q AUDIO button (42)
q w/w PREV/NEXT buttons (29)
q 418/81, SCAN/SLOW buttons (37)
q D PLAY button (28)
q II PAUSE button (28)
q TITLE button (3 1)
q DISPLAY button (54)
q TV I/b (on/standby) button (53)
q l/b (on/standby) button (53)
q SETUP button (54)
q A - B button (36)
q TV/VIDEO button (53)
q VOL +/- button (53)
q CLEAR button (33)
q SUBTITLE button (45)
q SEARCH MODE button (38)
q INSTANT REPLAY button (53)
q n STOP button (28)
q DVD MENU button (3 1)
q t/q/+/+ buttons (24)
q ENTER button
q O? RETURN button (32)
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Guide t0 Oil-SCrMl DiSphyS (Status Bar, Control Bar, coml Menu)
The following explains the three type of on-screen displays used with this player:
Status Bar, and Control Bar, and Control Menu
f , /
Displays the current playing status
This display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly during playback
The numbers in parentheses indicate reference pages
Chapter number of
the DVD or the index
number of the VIDEO
CD or CD (64) Playback status
Type of disc being (FPlayback, IIPause,
HStop, etc )
the DVD or the
track number of
the VIDEO CD
(DVD playback only)
Format of the current audio
signal (42) I
Lights up in green during Shuffle Play (35) Unit being repeated
Lights up in
green during
Program
Play (33) Repeat Play (35)
Example of when
Repeat Play is
selected The display
will differ when A-B
Repeat Play is set
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The Control Bar appears when a playback function is selected by pressing the function’s button
on the remote
Playback function icon
Lights up in green
when a playback
function is selected elected item or unit
Example of when
ANGLE is pressed
on the remote
ti
The Control Menu appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed when the player is in stop mode
The number in parenthesis indicate reference pages
&I SETUP (54)
. Select QUICK to make the minimum number of basic
adjustments to use the player
. Select CUSTOM to make a full range of adjustments
. Select RESET to return the adjustments to the default settings
Lights up in green during
Program Play NTAL CONTROL (471
t this to limit the
ayback of selected
’ I
discs
,PROGRAM (33)
. Allows you to play titles,
chapters ortracks in any
order you want
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QuickOverview
A quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the
player for your enjoyment To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups”
on page 17
You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack
Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connecting
Step1:Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
l Audio/video cord (pinplug x 3 ++ pinplug x 3) (1)
l Remote commander (remote) RMT-D 126A ( 1)
l Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
l A plug adaptor is included with some models
Step2:InsertingBatteriesintotheRemote
You can control the player using the supplied remote Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the @ and 0 ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment When using
the remote, point it at the remote sensor q on the player
l Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place
l Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries
. Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus Doing so may cause a
malfunction
l If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion
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Step3:TVHookups
Connect the supplied audio/video cord and power cord in the order (m-B) shown below Be
sure to connect the power cord last
to LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO)
B
to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1
A: Signal flow
l3l Power source
When connecting to a wide screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen
If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 56

Step 4: Playing a Disc
q Turn on the TV.
q Switch the input selector on the TVto the player.
With the playback side facing down
q Press POWERon the player.
q Press 62 on the player to open the disc tray.
q Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down.
q Press D.
The disc tray closes and the player begins playing the disc
After Step 6
Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen If so, select the item you want
from the menu and play the DVD (page 3 1) or VIDEO CD disc (page 32)
To stop playing
Press n
To take out the disc
Press A
To turn off the player
Press l/O on the remote The player is set to standby mode and the power indicator lights up in
red Press POWER on the player to turn off completely
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HookingUpthePlayer
Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player
Before you start, turn off the power, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert
the batteries into the remote (page 14)
m
l Plug colds sewely to prevent unwanted noise
. Refel to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected
H
c”
‘z:
Step1:ConnectingtheVideoCords
Connect your CD/DVD player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a
video cord Select one of the patterns 0 through @, according to the input jack on your TV
monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
.o,videocord Component video
cord (not supplied)
0
: S VIDEO cord (not supplied)
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d : Signal flow
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Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks You will
enjoy standard quality images
Yellow (Video) Yellow (Video)
White (L) White(L)
Red(R) Red(R)
Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 19)
Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied) You will enjoy high quality images
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord
(not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length You will enjoy
accurate color reproduction and high quality images
Do not connectyour player to a VCR You maynot receive aclear imageon theTV screenif you passthe player
signals via the VCR

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords
Refel to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system The surround effects
you will enjoy depend on the connections and components you use
Select one of the following connections, m through m
I;
,
m (page 23)
Connection
m (page 20)
a (page 21)
Components to be connected
l TV (stereo)
l Stereo amplifier (receive11
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)
l 2 speaket s
(ftont L and R)
a (page 21)
m (page
22)
l MD deck/DAT deck
l AV amplifier (receivet) with a Dolby’ Surround (Pro Logic) decoder
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)
l 3 speaker s
(front L and R, and tear (monaural))
l 6 speakers
(front L and R, center, rear L and R, and subwoofer)
l AV amplifier (teceivet) having a Dolby Digital or DTS*’ decoder and a digital
input jack
l 6 speakers
(front Land R, teat Land R, center, and subwoofer)
:I: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-r) symbol are
nadematks of Dolby Labotatories Confidential unpublished works 0 1992.1997 Dolby Laboratoties All rights
reserved
*:::’ “DTS” is a registered tradematk of Digital Theater Systems, Inc
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This connection will use your TV speakers for sound
HRecommended surround sound effects for this connection
*TVS DYNAMIC (page 43)
*TVS WIDE (page 43)
CD/DVD player
Audio/video
(supplied)
(yellow)
!
to audio input
- : Signal flow
The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 17)
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