Sony DVP DVP-NS30 manuale d’uso

2-581-895- 13 (1) Operating Instructions © 2005 Sony Corporation D VP-NS30 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Fi les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Playing M P3 Aud io Tracks or JPEG I mage File s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 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-Video” and the “CD” logo 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 to ISO 966[...]

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) button (21) B Disc tray (21) C Front panel display (9) D (remote sensor) (14) E A (open/close) button (21) F H (play) button (21) G X (pause) button (22) H x (stop) button (22) I . / > (previous/next) buttons (30) Rear pan[...]

9 Front panel displa y When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (25) When playing back a CD, DATA DVD (MP3 audi o), DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) * When playing DATA DVDs, the DVD indicator is d isplayed. Current title /chapter or p laying time (34) Disc type Current audi o si gn[...]

10 Remote A TV [ / 1 (on/standby) button (54) B Z (open/close) button (22) C Number buttons (24) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (26) E TOP MENU button (24) F C / X / x / c buttons (2 4) G O RETURN (return) button (22) H / (replay/step/ advance/step) buttons (22, 31) I . / > (previous/next) buttons (22) J m / M (scan/slow)[...]

11 Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) Use the Control Menu to select a function an d to view re lated information. Press DISPL AY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on th e disc type. For details about each item, se[...]

12 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function TITLE (page 31)/SCENE (page 32)/TRACK (page 31) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 31)/INDEX (page 31) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 32) Selects the track to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (pa ge 24) Selects the type of titles ( DVD-RW) to be [...]

13 z Hint The Control Me nu icon in dicator li ghts up in green when you select any item except “OFF. ” (“PROGRAM,” “SH UFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNE SS,” “CUSTOM PICTURE MOD E” only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indic ator lights up in green when yo u select “P LAY LIST” ( default setting). MODE (MP3, JP[...]

14 Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adju st the settings of the player. Notes • Pl ug cords sec urely to prevent un wanted noi se. • Ref er to the ins tructions supplied with the co mponents to be connecte d. • You cannot co nnect this player to a TV that does not h ave a SCART or video input jack . • Be s ur[...]

15 Hookups Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector , or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through B , according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV am plifier (receiver). A If you are connecting to a vide o input jack Connect the yellow plug of an[...]

16 Notes • Do n ot connect a VCR, etc., between yo ur TV and the player. If you pass the player signals vi a the VCR, you may not receive a c lear image on the TV s creen. If yo ur TV has o nly one aud io/video inp ut jack, connect the pla yer to this jack . • When you connec t th e player to your TV via th e SCART jac ks, the TV’ s input sou[...]

17 Hookups Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns A or B , according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV am plifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. z Hint For correc t speaker loc ation, see th e operatin g in struction s supplied wi th the conn ected comp onents. VIDEO AUDIO [...]

18 A Connecting to audio L/R input jacks This connection will us e your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied). • Surround effect (page 38) TV: Dynamic Theatre, Dynamic, Wide, Night Stereo amplifier (recei ver): Standard, Night B Connecting to a digital a udio input jack[...]

19 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 . 3 Switch t[...]

20 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 57) ◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV • 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 57) 8 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack [...]

21 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. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. ◆[...]

22 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[...]

23 Playing Discs Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc even if the player enters standby mode by pressing [ / 1 . 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. “RESUME” appears on the front panel display. 2 Press H . The player starts playback from[...]

24 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[...]

25 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[...]

26 Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: • Programme Play (page 26) • Shuffle Play (page 27) • Repeat Play (page 28) • A-B Repeat Play (page 29) Note The play mod e is cancel led when: – you eject the disc . – t he player en ters standb y mode by pr[...]

27 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 [...]

28 ◆ 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[...]

29 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”[...]

30 Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow -motion Play, Freeze Fram e) 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 [...]

31 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[...]

32 ◆ 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[...]

33 Searching for a Scene Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGA TION) 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. • T[...]

34 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[...]

35 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/[...]

36 When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) When playing a VI DEO CD (without PBC functions), or CD * The current trac k and ind ex number app ear only when play in g a VIDEO CD. z Hints • When playing VID EO CDs witho ut PBC function s, the track num ber and the in dex number are displaye d after the t ext. • When playing VID EO CDs with PB[...]

37 Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustment s Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Di gital, MPEG audio, 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, DATA DVDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sou[...]

38 Checking the audio signal format You can check the audio signal format by pressing (audio) repeatedly during playback. The format of the current 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 signals recorded in [...]

39 Sound Adjustments 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 speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers and subwoofer (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is[...]

40 Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ” appears in the front panel di splay. This me ans that you can change the viewing angle. 1 Press (angle) during pla yback. The number of the angle appears on the display. 2 Press (angle) repeatedly to select an angle number. The[...]

41 Enjoying Movies To turn off the subtitles Select “OFF” in step 2. Notes • Dependin g on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to ch ange the subtitles even if mul tilingual subtitles are re corded on it. Yo u also may not be able to turn them of f. • While playing a di sc with subtitle s, the subtitle may disapp ear when you p ress FAST PL [...]

42 3 Press X / x to select th e 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 th e picture contrast and colo[...]

43 Enjoying Movies Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS) You can enhance the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback (when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD, 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 select a[...]

44 Enjoying MP3 Audio an d JP EG Images About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IE C MPEG regula tions. 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 player can play You can play back D[...]

45 Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPE G Images 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 (o r files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C con tains D so 4 is played before 5 .) When y[...]

46 Selecting an album 1 Press MENU. The list of albums on the disc app ears. 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 46). To select JPEG image files, see “Sel[...]

47 Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPE G Images Selecting a JPEG image file 1 After step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press PICTURE NAVI. The image files in the album appear in 16 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 image, select the top image[...]

48 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 t h e s e le c te d al bum start playing as a slide sho w. To stop playback Press x . Notes ?[...]

49 Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPE G Images z Hints • To repe at both MP3 audi o tracks and JPEG image files in a single album, re peat the s ame MP3 au dio track or a lbum when “MODE ( MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO.” Se e “Playing r epeatedly (Repeat Play)” (pag e 28) to repe at the trac k or album . • The playe r recognizes a maximum of [...]

50 Selecting the slides’ appe arance (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 a setting. The default setting is u[...]

51 Using Various Additional Functions Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTRO L, 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 V[...]

52 To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is se t. 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 forge t your pass word, en ter the 6-digi t number “199[...]

53 Using Various Additional Functions The area is selected. When you s e le c t “O THER S t ,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 67 using the nu mber 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. P[...]

54 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 connec ted unit, you may not be able to con trol your TV using all or some of the buttons on the suppli ed remote. Controlli[...]

55 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 56 to 60. Note Playback se ttin[...]

56 6 Press X / x to select 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 Setup explanation to make basic adjustments (page 19). To reset all of the “SETUP” settings 1 Select “RESET” in step 3 [...]

57 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 55). The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV TYPE Selects the aspect rati o of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide[...]

58 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 55). The default se ttings are underlined. ◆ AUTO POWER OFF Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off. ◆ AUTO PLAY Switches the Auto Play settin[...]

59 Settings and Adjustments Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETU P) “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playba ck and connection conditions. Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 55). The default settings are underlined. ◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation) If the [...]

60 Setting the digital outp ut signal Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) o r MD deck with a digital input j ack. For connection details, see page 17. Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.” If y[...]

61 Additional Information Additional I nformation Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consu lt your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the mains lea[...]

62 Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in the remote are weak. , There are obstacles between the remote and the player. , The distance between the remote and the player is too far. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the pl ayer. The disc does not play. , The disc is turned over. Insert t he disc with the playba [...]

63 Additional Information The language for the sound track cannot be changed. , Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection bu tton on the remote (page 24). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. The subtitle language cannot be changed or t[...]

64 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers a ppear 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 four digi ts appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table. [...]

65 Additional Information DVD VIDEO (page 5) 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 sing le- sided DVD is 4.7 GB (G iga 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 do[...]

66 Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/(NTSC) Audio characteristics Frequency resp onse: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz 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 (LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only) Harmonic distor[...]

67 Additional Information Language Code List For details, see pages 37, 40, 56. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Parental Control Area Code List For details, see page 52. Code Language Code Langua ge Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aym[...]

68 Index Numerics 16:9 57 4:3 LETTER BOX 57 4:3 PAN SCAN 57 48kHz/96kHz PCM 60 5.1 Channel Surround 38 A A-B REPEAT 29 ADVANCE 22 ALBUM 32 Album 44 , 64 ANGLE 40 AUDIO 37 , 56 AUDIO ATT 59 AUDIO DRC 59 AUDIO SETUP 59 AUTO PLAY 58 AUTO POWER OFF 58 B BACKGROUND 57 Batteries 14 C CD 6 , 21 CHAPTER 31 Chapter 64 CHAPTER VIE WER 33 Child Lock 22 Connec[...]

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