Sony DVP-NS900V - Sacd/dvd Player User manual

3-070-853-51(1)
SACD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS900V
© 2001 Sony Corporation

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WARNING
Topreventfireorshockhazard,
donotexposetheunittorainor
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicingtoqualifiedpersonnel
only.
Power cord (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 SACD/
DVD player is harmful to eyes, do
not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet.
Referservicingtoqualifiedpersonnel
only.
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.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to
prevent internal heat buildup.
• Do notinstall 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.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Sony
SACD/DVD Player. Before
operating this player, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
AC 00V 00Hz
MODEL NO.
CD/DVD PLAYER
00W NO.
SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN
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0-000-000-00
DVP–XXXX
Power
requirements
and power
consumption,

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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 theventilation 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
warmlocation,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 the Remote Control LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Guide to the Control Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 3: TV Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Step 4: Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Step 4: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Selecting “ORIGINAL”or “PLAY LIST”on a DVD-RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Selecting a Playback Area for an SACD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play,
Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Searching by Scene (VIEWER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time
on the Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
SURROUND Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Adjusting the Playback Picture (VIDEO EQUALIZER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER). . . . . . . . . . 72
Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Labelling the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver)
with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . . 84
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . 101
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
List of Setup Display Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111