Sony DVP-NS305 User manual

3-073-381-E1(1)
© 2002 Sony Corporation
DVP-NS305
DVP-NS415
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions

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WARNING
To prevent fire or 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.
Mains lead must only be
changed at a qualified
service shop.
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.
AC 00V 00Hz
MODEL NO.
CD/DVD PLAYER
00W NO.
SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN
X
0-000-000-00
DVP–XXXX
Power
requirements
and power
consumption
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this
Sony CD/DVD Player. Before
operating this player, please read
this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.
Precautions
Safety
• The power requirements and
power consumption of this unit
are indicated on the back of the
unit. Check that the unit’s
operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Installing
• Do not install the unit in an
inclined position. It is designed
to be operated in a horizontal
position only.
• Keep the unit and discs away
from equipment with strong
magnets, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on
the unit.
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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Precautions
On safety
•Caution –The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye hazard.
•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
•The player is not disconnected from the
AC power source (mains) 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 (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
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.
•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
cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This 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.

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Table of Contents
WARNING ........................................................................................................ 2
Welcome! .........................................................................................................2
Precautions ......................................................................................................3
About this Manual ............................................................................................6
This Player Can Play the Following Discs ........................................................ 6
Notes about the Discs ......................................................................................7
Index to Parts and Controls.............................................................................. 8
Guide to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar) ...................................................13
Simple Start Guide .............................................................15
Quick Overview .............................................................................................. 15
Step 1: Unpacking .......................................................................................... 15
Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote ................................................... 15
Step 3:TV Hookups .......................................................................................16
Step 4: Playing a Disc .................................................................................... 17
Hookups..........................................................................18
Hooking Up the Player ...................................................................................18
Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords .............................................................. 18
Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords .............................................................. 20
Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord ............................................................... 25
Step 4: Quick Setup .......................................................................................25
Playing Discs................................................................... 28
Playing Discs.................................................................................................. 28
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search,
Freeze Frame)..........................................................................................30
Resuming Playback from the PointWhere You Stopped the Disc (Resume
Play/Multi-disc Resume) .......................................................................... 32
Using the DVD’s Menu ................................................................................... 33
PlayingVIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback)............................. 33
Playing an MP3 Audio Track........................................................................... 34
Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
A-B Repeat Play) ..................................................................................... 36
Searching for a Scene .........................................................41
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene (Search mode) .................. 41
Viewing Information About the Disc .........................................42
Checking the Playing Time and RemainingTime...........................................42
Sound Adjustments.............................................................44
Changing the Sound ...................................................................................... 44
TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) ............................................................... 45

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Enjoying Movies ................................................................48
Changing the Angles......................................................................................48
Displaying the Subtitles..................................................................................48
Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) ............................................................... 49
Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) ....................... 50
Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER)
(DVP-NS415 only).................................................................................... 51
Using Various Additional Functions .........................................52
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL) .............................................................................................. 52
ControllingYour TV with the Supplied Remote............................................... 56
Settings and Adjustments .................................................... 58
Using the Setup Display.................................................................................58
Setting the Display or SoundTrack Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) ........... 59
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) ................................................... 60
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)............................................................. 61
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) ........................................................62
Additional Information.........................................................65
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 65
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) .........67
Glossary......................................................................................................... 68
Specifications ................................................................................................. 69
Language Code List ....................................................................................... 70
Index ..............................................................................................................71