Sony DVP-NS575P manual

3-089-855- 12 (1) © 2004 Sony Corporation D VP-NS575P Operating Instructions For customers in the U.S.A Owner’s Record The model and serial numb ers are lo cated at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number i n the space provided belo w. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony d ealer regarding this product. Model No. DVP-NS575P Seri[...]

2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical s hock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product wi ll increase eye hazard. As the laser [...]

3 Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these safety instructions co mpletely befo re operat ing the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions o n the applian ce, or t he one described in the operating instruction s and adhere to them. Use Installation Po w e r[...]

4 Antennas Service • Nev er place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. • Do not place the set near or ove r a radiator or heat register , or where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Outdoor antenn a gr ounding If an outdoor antenna or cabl e system is installed, follow the p[...]

5 Precautions • The power requirements and power consumption of this player are indica ted on the back of the play er. Check that the player’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. On safety • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. • Should any solid[...]

6 Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safegua rds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

7 Playing a DATA CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Fi les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . 51 Specifying the slidesh ow durati on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

8 About this Manual • Instructi ons 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. • “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-R s. • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is desc[...]

9 Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play th e following discs: • CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/C D- Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on the previous page. • Data part of CD-Extras •D V D - R O M s • DVD Audio dis cs • HD layer on Su per Audio CDs Also, the player cannot play the follow[...]

10 Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [ / 1 (on/standby) button (27) B Disc tray (27) C Front panel display (11) D (remote sensor) (17) E A (open/close) button (27) F H (play) button (27, 37) G X (pause) button (28) H x (stop) button (28) I . / > (previous/next) buttons (3[...]

11 Front panel displa y When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (31) When playing back a CD, DA TA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)[...]

12 Rear panel A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT** jacks (18) B LINE OUT (VIDEO)* jack (18) C NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch (66) D S VIDEO OUT* jack (18) E LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack (21, 22, 23) F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22, 23, 24) * Only set the “ NORMAL/PRO GRESSIV E” switch to “NO RMAL” if you ha ve connecte d the TV to t hese jacks (page 66) ** Set[...]

13 Remote A TV [ / 1 (on/standby) button (62) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (27) C Number buttons (30) The number 5 button has a tactile do t.* D CLEAR button (32) E SUBTITLE button (47) F AUDIO button (44) G . / > PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (28) H m / M SCAN/SLOW buttons (37) I X PAUSE button (28) J H PLAY button (27) The H button has a tactile[...]

14 Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows. Control Menu Display The Control Menu display 1 an d 2 will show di fferent items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, please refer to [...]

15 List of Cont rol Menu Items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 38)/SCENE (page 3 8)/TRACK (page 38) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 38)/INDEX (page 38) Selects the chapter or index to be played. ALBUM (p age 38) Selects the album to be played. DATE Displays the recorded date, etc of the curren[...]

16 z Hint The Control Menu icon indi cator ligh ts up in gree n when you select any item except “OFF.” (“P ROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A -B REPEAT,” “SHA RPNESS” only). The “ ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST ” indicato r lights up in gr een when “P LAY LIST” is se lected. SETUP (page 63) QUICK Setup (page 25) Use Quick Setup to[...]

17 Hookups Hookups Hook ups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 6 to hook up and ad just the settings of the player. Notes • Plug cords s ecurely to prevent unw anted noise . • Refer to the instructio ns supplie d with the c omponents t o be connect ed. • You cannot con nect this pl ayer to a TV that does not have a vide o input ja ck. ?[...]

18 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV m onitor, projector, or AV amplifie r (receiver) using a video co rd. Select one of the patterns A through C . In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connection C , according to the input jack on your TV monito[...]

19 Hookups B If you are connecting to an S VI DEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplie d). You will enjoy high quality images. C If you are c onnecting to a monitor, proje ctor, or AV ampl ifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P B , P R ) Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video co[...]

20 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection th at best suits your system. Be sure to also re ad the instructions for the components you wish to connect. Select a connection Select one of the followin g connecti ons, through . z Hint If you conne ct an AV amp lifier (recei ver) that conforms to t he 96 kHz[...]

21 Hookups Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. * The yellow p lug is used for video sign als (page 18). z Hint When connecti ng to a monaur al TV, use a s tereo- mono conv ersion co rd (not suppli ed). Con nect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s a udio input jack . A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/ [...]

22 Connecting to a stereo amplifier ( receiver) and 2 speake rs/Connecting to an MD deck or DA T deck If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio inpu t jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when c onnecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use . In this case, you can also connect the player dir ectly to the [...]

23 Hookups Connecting to an A V amp lifier (receiver) having a Dolby Su rround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surr ound effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi- channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audi o inp ut jacks only, use . If your amplifier (receiver) h[...]

24 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). z Hint Use connec tion when connecting to 7 or more speake rs (6.1 ch or more). Notes • After yo u have comple t[...]

25 Hookups Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power c ords into an AC outlet. Step 6: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum num ber of basic adjustments for using the pla yer. To skip an adjustment, press > . To return to the previous adjustm ent, press . . 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [ / 1 . 3 Switch the inp[...]

26 9 Press X / x to select the type of jack (if any) you are using to con nect to an amplifier (receiver), the n press ENTER. Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 21 to 24 ( through ). • If you connect just a TV and nothing else, select “NO.” Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete. • Select ?[...]

27 Playing Discs Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be diffe rent or re stricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press [ / 1 . The player turns on. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. ◆ [...]

28 Additional operations * For DVD VIDEOs and DVD -RWs/DVD-Rs only ** For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs only ***F or Video and JPEG pictures only (except BACKGROUND pictures). You can move the enlarged pi cture usin g C/X/x/c . Depending upon the co ntents of th e disc, the ZOOM function may be canceled automatica lly when the pictur e i[...]

29 Playing Discs Resuming 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 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. When you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted. [...]

30 Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music f eature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button . When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, [...]

31 Playing Discs[...]

32 z Hint To play withou t using PBC, pres s . / > or the number butt ons while t he player is stopped to select a track, then pres s H or ENTER. “Play with out PBC” appe ars on the TV screen and the player s tarts conti nuous play. You cannot pla y still pictur es such as a me nu. To return to PBC playback , press x twice then press H . Not[...]

33 Playing Discs 3 Press X / x to select “SET t ,” then press ENTER. 4 Press c . The cursor moves to the title or trac k row “T” (in this case, “01”). 5 Select the title, chapter, or track you want to program. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO For example, select ch apter “03” of ti tle “02.” Press X / x to select “02” under “T[...]

34 To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order 1 Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” 2 Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.” 3 Press ENTER. z Hint You can do R epeat Play o r Shuffle Pl ay of the programmed t itles, chapt ers, or trac ks. During Program Pla y, follow t he Steps of ?[...]

35 Playing Discs Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Program Play modes. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X / x to select (REPEAT), then press ENTER. The options for “REPEAT” [...]

36 Repeating a specific portion (A- B Repeat Play) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeat edly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyr ics, etc.) 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X / x to select (A-B REPEAT), then press ENTER. The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear. 3 P[...]

37 Searching for a Scene Searching for a Sce ne Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly lo cate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the pi cture or playing back slowly. Notes • Depen ding on th e DVD/VI DEO CD, you may no t be able to do some of the operations d escribed. ?[...]

38 Playing one fra me at a time (Freeze Frame) When the player is in the p ause mode, press STEP to go to the next frame. Press STEP to go to the preceding frame (DVD only). To return to normal playback, press H . Note You cannot searc h for a still pict ure on a DVD-RW in VR mode. Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. You can search a D[...]

39 Searching 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 SCENE INDEX ◆ When playing a CD TRACK ◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) ALBUM TRACK ◆ When viewing a DATA CD (JPEG image) ALBUM FILE Example: when you select CHAPTER “** (**)” is [...]

40 Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and quickly find the desired scene. 1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display app ears. 2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeated ly to select an item. • CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only) • TITLE VIEWER (DVD VI DEO only) • TRACK VI EWER (VIDE O CD only)[...]

41 Viewing Information About the Disc Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the cu rrent title, chapte r, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc. 1 Press TIME/TEXT during playback. The following displa[...]

42 Checking the play information o f the Disc To check DVD/CD text Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in Step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT” appears. To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) text By pressing TIME/TEX T[...]

43 Viewing Information About the Disc When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD z Hints • When playing V IDEO CDs without PBC functions, t he track number and the index nu mber are displaye d after the text. • When playing V IDEO CDs with PBC functio ns, the scene number and the playing t ime are displayed . • Long text that does [...]

44 Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and list[...]

45 Sound Adjustments Checking the audio signal format If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below. Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch About audio signals Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown[...]

46 To cancel the setting Select “OFF” in Step 2. ◆ TVS DYNAMIC Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV. ◆ TVS WIDE Creates vir[...]

47 Enjoying Movies Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change th e viewing angle. 1 Press ANGLE during playback. The number of the angle appears on the display. 2 Press ANGLE repeat edly to select the angle[...]

48 Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PI CTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD or DATA C D in JPEG format from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching . 1 Press PICTURE MODE duri ng playback. The following display app ears. 2 Press PICTURE MODE[...]

49 Enjoying Movies Sharpening the Outline of an Image (SHARPNESS) The Sharpness function sharpens the outlines of images on your TV screen. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X / x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER. The options for “SHARPNESS” appear. 3 Press X / x to select a level. • 1: enhances the out[...]

50 Playing a DATA CD About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regula tions. JPEG is image compression technology. Discs that the player can p lay You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format. Howev er, th[...]

51 Playing a DATA CD When you insert a DATA CD and press H , the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7 . Any sub- albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority o ver the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5 .) When you press MENU and the list [...]

52 Selecting an album from a DATA CD 1 Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray. The list of albums recorded on the DATA CD appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing the MENU button. 2 Press X / x to select the album you want and press H . The player starts pl aying the selected album[...]

53 Playing a DATA CD Selecting a JPEG image file from a DATA CD 1 Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray. The albums recorded on the DATA CD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 2 Select an album using X / x and press PICTURE NAVI. Images of files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. 3 Select the image you want to view by press[...]

54 5 Press MENU. The list of albums recorded on the DATA CD appears. 6 Press x / X to select the album you want and press H . The player starts pl aying the selected album. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing the MENU button repeatedly. z Hints • You can als o change th e slidesho w duration (page 56), e ffect (pag e 57) and shar p[...]

55 Playing a DATA CD To return to the actual image size at any time Press CLEAR. z Hint You can also move the enl arged pictur e using C/ X/x/c . Notes • If y ou press C or c to go to the next o r previous image, the rot ating a JPE G image functi ons are canceled . • The slideshow s tops when yo u press X/x or ZOOM buttons • Nothing happe ns[...]

56 Specifying the slideshow duration When you play JPEG image files using slideshow you can specify the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. 1 Press DISP LAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG app ears. 2 Press X/x to select (INTERVAL), then press ENTER. The options for “INTERVAL” appear. 3 Press X/x to select the setting yo[...]

57 Playing a DATA CD Selecting an effect for image files in the slideshow When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewing the slideshow. 1 Press DISPLAY twi ce. The Control Menu for JP EG appears. 2 Press X/x to select (EFFECT), then press ENTER. The options for “EFFECT” appear. 3 Press X/x to select the setti[...]

58 Using Various Additio nal Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited acor[...]

59 Using Various Additional Functions To turn off the Custom Parental Contro l function 1 Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.” 2 Press X / x to select “OFF t ,” then press ENTER. 3 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 Insert the di[...]

60 ◆ When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. 4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playbac k limitation level appears. 5 Press X / x to select “STANDARD,” then press ENTER. The selection items for “STANDARD” are d[...]

61 Using Various Additional Functions Area Code Changing the password 1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X / x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear. 3 Press X / x to select “PASSWORD t ,” then press ENTER. The display for entering the passw[...]

62 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. You can control your TV using the buttons below. Note Depending o n the unit bei ng connected, you may not be abl e to contr ol your TV u sing all or some of the button s on the su pplied remo te.[...]

63 Settings and Adjustments Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language fo r the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 64 to 68. Note Playback se ttin[...]

64 6 Select a setting using X / x , then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Exam ple: “16 :9” To enter the Quick Setup mode Select “QUICK” in Step 3. Follow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make basic adjustments (page 25). To reset all of the “SETUP” settings 1 Select “RESET” in Step 3 and pres[...]

65 Settings and Adjustments Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 63). The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV TYPE Selects the aspect rati o of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide[...]

66 ◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. When progressive signals are being output (PROGRESSIVE is lit on the front panel display ), BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is set to off regardless of the setting (ON/OFF). When NORMAL/PROGRE SSIVE switch is set to [...]

67 Settings and Adjustments Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 63). The default settings are underlined. ◆ AUTO POWER OFF Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off. ◆ AUTO PLAY Switc[...]

68 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP ) “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 63). The default se ttings are underlined. ◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation) If the playback sound is distort[...]

69 Settings and Adjustments ◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R W only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. ◆ DTS Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. ◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal. Note The analog audio sign als from th e LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jac ks are not affected by this [...]

70 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any o f the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer (for customers in the USA only). Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the A[...]

71 Additional Information Operation The remote does not function. , There are obstacles between the remote and the player. , The distance between the remote a nd the player is too far. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the player. , The batteries in the remote are weak. The disc does not play. , The disc is turned over. Insert the[...]

72 The language for the sound track cannot be changed. , Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 30). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits th e changing of the language for the sound track. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using [...]

73 Additional Information Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/num bers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and fo ur digits appears on the screen a nd the front panel display. In this case, che[...]

74 DVD VIDEO (page 8) A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single- sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, a[...]

75 Additional Information Title (page 11) The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track (page 11) Sections of a picture or a music feature on a VIDEO CD, CD or DATA CD. (the length of a song). (“Track” in DATA CD is an exclusive definition for this player[...]

76 Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Audio characteristics Frequency resp onse: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 H z to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ra tio (S/N ratio): 115 dB Harmonic distortion: 0.003 % Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO:[...]

77 Additional Information Language Code List For details, see pages 44, 47, 64. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language C ode Language Code L anguage Code La nguage 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059[...]

78 Index Numerics 16:9 65 4:3 LETTER BOX 65 4:3 PAN SCAN 65 48kHz/96kHz PCM 69 5.1 Channel Surround 45 A A-B REPEAT 36 ALBUM 38 Album 50 , 73 ANGLE 47 AUDIO 44 , 64 AUDIO ATT 68 AUDIO DRC 68 AUDIO SETUP 68 AUTO PLAY 67 AUTO POWER OFF 67 B BACKGROUND 65 Batteries 17 BLACK LEVEL 65 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 66 C CD 8 , 27 CHAPTER 38 Chapter 11 , 73[...]

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