Sony DVP-NS15 manuel d'utilisation

2-665-741- E2 (1) Operating Instructions © 2006 Sony Corporation D VP-NS15 CD/DVD Player[...]

2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical s h oc k, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lea d must only be changed at a qualified service shop. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRO[...]

3 Precautions On safety 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 o[...]

4 Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precaut ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

5 Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Fi les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Playing M P3 Aud io Tracks or JPEG I mage File s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Enjoyin g JPEG Im ages as a Slide S how . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks. Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs recorded in the follo wing formats: – mu sic CD format – video CD format – MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming[...]

7 Notes • Notes about DVD+RW s/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- Rs, or CD-Rs /CD-RWs canno t be played on this player due to the record ing quality o r physical condition of the disc, or t he charac te ristics of th e recording de vice and authoring sof tware. The disc will not play if it h as not been co [...]

8 Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [ / 1 (on/standby) butt on/indicator (19) Lights up when the power is on. B Disc tray (19) C A (open/close) button (19) D H (play) button/indicator (19) Lights up each time the disc is in playback mode. E x (stop) button (20) F (remote sensor) [...]

9 Remote A TV [ / 1 (on/standby) button (51) B Z (open/close) button (20) C Number buttons (22) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (24) E TOP MENU button (22) F C / X / x / c buttons (22) G O RETURN (return) button (20) H / (replay/step/ advance/step) but tons (20, 29) I . / > (previous/next) buttons (20) J m / M (scan/slow) [...]

10 Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) 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, see [...]

11 List of Cont rol Menu items Item Item Name, Function TITLE (page 29)/SCENE (page 29)/TRACK (page 29) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 29)/INDEX (page 29) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 29) Selects the track to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 22) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R in[...]

12 z Hint The Control Menu icon in dicator li ghts up in green when you sele ct any item except “OFF.” (“P ROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE, ” “REPEAT,” “A -B REPEAT,” “ SHARPNESS,” “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” only). The “ORIGINAL/P LAY LIST” ind icator light s up in green when y ou select “ PLAY LIST” ( default setting). EFFECT (pag[...]

13 Hookups Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Notes • Plug c ords secur ely to pr event unw anted noise . • Refer to the ins tructions supplie d with the c omponents to be con nected. • You cannot co nnect this p layer to a TV th at does no t have a SCAR T input jack. • Be sur[...]

14 Step 3: Connecting to your TV Connect this player to your TV monitor, or projec tor using an audio/video (SCART) cord. This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. When connecting to a SCART input jack Connect a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the con nections firmly to avoid hum and noise. • Surround effect (page 35) TV: Dy[...]

15 Hookups Notes • Do not connect a VC R, etc., betw een your TV and the pla yer. If you p ass the p layer sign als via th e VCR, you may not receive a clear im age on th e TV screen . • When you connect the player to your T V via the SCART jacks, t he TV’s i nput source is set to the player automatical ly when you start play back. In thi s c[...]

16 Step 4: Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital* 1 , DTS* 2 or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. z Hint For correc t speaker l ocation, se e the ope rating ins tructions supplied with the co nnected c omponents. • Surround effect Dolby Digital (5 .1ch), DT S ([...]

17 Hookups Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains. 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 . The player[...]

18 7 Press X / x to select the setti ng that matches your TV type. ◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode • 16:9 (page 54) ◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV • 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 54) 8 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack [...]

19 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 instruction s supplied with your disc. 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press [ / 1 . The player turns on and the power indicator lights up. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the pl[...]

20 Additional operations * 1 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. * 2 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only. * 3 Video and JP EG pictures only (exce pt BACKGROUND pictures). Y ou can move the enlarged pi cture usin g C/X/x/c . Depending upon the cont ents of the disc, the zoom function may be cance lled automat ically whe n the picture is m ove[...]

21 Playing Discs Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-di sc 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. If you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted. 1 [...]

22 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 language for th e sound and subtitles, select these items using[...]

23 Playing Discs Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. 2 Press the number butt ons to select the item number you want. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the[...]

24 Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: • Programme Play (page 24) • Shuffle Play (page 25) • Repeat Play (page 26) • A-B Repeat Play (page 27) Note The play mod e is cancel led when: – you eject the disc . – t he player en ters standb y mode by pr[...]

25 Playing Discs Next, press X / x to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER. ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD For example, select track “02.” Press X / x to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER. 6 To programme other titles, chapters, or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5. The programmed titles, chapters, and tracks are displayed [...]

26 ◆ When Programme Play is activated • ON: shuffles ti tles, chapters, or tracks selected in Programme Play. 4 Press ENTER. Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. z Hints • You can set Shuf fle Play wh ile the play er is stopped. Af ter select ing the “SHU FFLE” opti on, press H . Shuffl[...]

27 Playing Discs Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat Play) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyrics, 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” [...]

28 Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motio n Pl ay, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the pi cture or playing back slowly. Notes • Depe nding on the disc, you may no t be able to do some of th e operati ons desc ribed. • For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, you can sear[...]

29 Searching for a Scene Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) Press m or M when the player is in pause mode. To return to normal speed, press H . Each time you press m or M during Slow-motion Play , the playbac k speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press the indication changes a s follows: Playback direction 2 y 1 Opposite dire[...]

30 ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Pl ayback SCENE ◆ When playing a CD TRACK ◆ When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD ALBUM TRACK (MP3 audio tra cks only) FILE (JPEG image files only) Example: when you select CHAPTER “ ** ( ** )” is selected ( ** refers to a number). The number in parenthese s indicates the total number of ti tle[...]

31 Searching for a Scene Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. 1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. 2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item. • CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each chapter. • TI[...]

32 Viewing Informati on About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the c urr ent title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc. 1 Press TIME/TEXT during playba ck. The following display app ears. 2 Press TIME/TE XT re[...]

33 Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the play information of the disc To check the 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 canno t change the text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT” appears. To check DATA CD/[...]

34 Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you ca n also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, DATA DVDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from either the [...]

35 Sound Adjustments Checking the audio signal format You can check the audio signal format by pressing (audio) repeatedly during playback. The format of the curren t audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch About audio signals Audio s[...]

36 To cancel the setting Select “OFF” in step 2. ◆ TVS DYNAMIC THEATER Creates one set of LARGE virtual rear speakers and virtual subwoofer from the sound of the front sp eakers (L, R) without using actual rear spea kers and subwoofer (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as [...]

37 Enjoying Movies Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing an gle. 1 Press (angle) during playback. The number of the angle appears on the display. 2 Press (angle) repeatedl y to select an angle number. The scene changes to the selected angle. Note De[...]

38 To turn off the subtitles Select “OFF” in step 2. Notes • Depe nding on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the s ubtitles even if multilingual subtitles are reco rded on it. You also may not be able to turn them of f. • While playing a disc wit h subtitles, t he subtitle may disapp ear when y ou press F AST PLAY or SLOW PLAY bu[...]

39 Enjoying Movies 3 Press X / x to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined. • STANDARD: displays a standard picture. • DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour intensity. • DYNAMIC 2: produces a more dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by further increasing the picture con[...]

40 Sharpening the Picture (SHARPNESS) You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture. 1 Press DISP LAY during playback (When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD with JPEG image files, press twice). The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X / x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER. The options for “SHARPNESS” appear. 3 Press X / x to[...]

41 Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPE G Images Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulat ions. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVD that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the pl[...]

42 When 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 files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5 .) When you press MENU and the list of album na[...]

43 Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPE G Images Selectin g a n album 1 Press MENU. The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 2 Press X / x to select the album you want to play. 3 Press H . Playback starts from the selected album. To select MP3 audio tracks, see “Selecting an MP3 audio track” (page 43). T[...]

44 Selecting a JPEG image file 1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press PICTURE NAVI. The image files in the album appear in 1 6 subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on the right. To display the additional image, select the bottom images and press x . To return to the previous imag e, select the to p images and press X . 2 Press C / X / x[...]

45 Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPE G Images Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide show. 1 Press MENU. The list of albums on the DATA CD/ DATA DVD appears. 2 Press X / x to select an album. 3 Press H . The JPEG images in the selected alb um start playing as a slide show. To sto[...]

46 z Hints • To r epeat both MP3 audio trac ks and JPEG i mage files in a si ngle album, repeat the same MP3 audio track or albu m when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” i s set to “AUTO.” Se e “Playi ng repeated ly (Repea t Play)” (p age 26) to r epeat th e track or a lbum. • The player reco gnizes a maximum of 200 album s regardless o f the sele[...]

47 Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPE G Images Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT) You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show. 1 Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode. 2 Press X / x to select (EFFECT) , then press ENTER. The options for “EFFECT” appear. 3 Press X / x to select[...]

48 Using Various Additio nal Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a 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 according to a[...]

49 Using Various Additiona l Functions To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player is ready for playback. z Hint If you forg et your pas sword[...]

50 The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t ,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 64 using the number buttons. 7 Press X / x to select “LEVEL,” then press ENTER. The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed. 8 Select the level you want using X / x , then press ENTER. Parental Control se tti ng is complete. The[...]

51 Using Various Additiona l Functions Controlling Your TV With the Supplied Remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of yo ur Sony TV with the supplied remote. You can control your TV using the buttons below. Note Depending on the connect ed unit, yo u may not be able to cont rol your TV us ing all or so me of the but[...]

52 Settings and Adju stments 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 for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 53 to 57. Note Playback s ettings st ored in th e disc t[...]

53 Settings and Adjustments 6 Press X / x to sele ct a setting, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” To enter the Quick Setup mode Select “QUICK” in step 3. Follow from step 5 of the Quick Setu p explanation to make basic adjustments (page 17). To reset all of the “SETUP” settings 1 Se[...]

54 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to th e TV to be connected. Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 52). The default se ttings are underlined. ◆ TV TYPE Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). Note Depending on the[...]

55 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 52). The default settings are underlined. ◆ AUTO POWER OFF Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off. ◆ AUTO PLAY Switc[...]

56 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 52). The default se ttings are underlined. ◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode[...]

57 Settings and Adjustments Setting the digital out put signal Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a compone nt such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 16 . Select “DOLBY DI GITAL,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITA[...]

58 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. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely.[...]

59 Additional In formation , Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3) . , The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized (page 7) . The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 42). , The DATA CD is not recor ded in an MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet. , The DATA DVD is n o t recorded in[...]

60 , The DVD prohibits changi ng of the angles. The player does not operate properly. , When static electricity, etc. , causes the player to operate ab normally, unp lug the player. 5 numbers or letters are displayed on the screen. , The self-diagnosis fu nction was activated. (See the table on page 60.) The disc tray does not open. , Child Lock is[...]

61 Additional In formation Glossary Album (page 41, 43) A unit in which to store JPEG image file s or MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. (“Album” is an exclusive definition for this player.) Chapter Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is compos ed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no cha[...]

62 MPEG audio (page 16, 57) International standard coding system used to compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2- channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround. Title The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, m ovie, etc., in video software, or the entire al b[...]

63 Additional In formation Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/(NT SC) Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Harmonic distortion : 0.01 % Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 85 dB /CD: 85 dB Wow and flutter: Less than detected value (±0[...]

64 Language Code List For details, see pages 34, 37, 53. The language spellings c onform to the ISO 639: 198 8 (E/F) standard. Parental Control Area Code List For details, see page 49. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1[...]

65 Additional In formation Index Numerics 16:9 54 4:3 LETTER BOX 54 4:3 PAN SCAN 54 48kHz/96kHz PCM 57 5.1 Channel Surrou nd 16 A A-B REPEAT 27 Advance 20 ALBUM 30 Album 41 , 61 Angle 37 AUDIO 34 , 53 AUDIO DRC 56 AUDIO SETUP 56 AUTO PLAY 55 AUTO POWER OFF 55 B BACKGROUND 54 Batteries 13 C CD 6 , 19 CHAPTER 29 Chapter 61 CHAPTER VIEWER 31 Checking [...]

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