Sony DVP-NS500V Bedienungsanleitung

3-070-605-11(1)SACD/DVDPlayerOperating InstructionsDVP-NS500V© 2001 Sony Corporation

10Rear Panel1 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22) (24) (25)2 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (22) (24) (25)3 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (22)4 LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2

111 TV/DVD switch (69)2Z OPEN/CLOSE button (33)3 Number buttons (34)The number 5 button has a tactile dot.4 CLEAR button (38) (69)5 SACD MULTI/2CH but

12Guide to the Control Menu DisplayUse the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DIS

13SUBTITLE (page 60) Displays the subtitles.Changes the subtitle language.ANGLE (page 59) Changes the angle.SURROUND (page 55) Selects the surround fu

14z Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:When playing an SACD/CD disc, only the Control Menu display 1 will appear

Getting Started15Getting StartedQuick OverviewA quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the player fo

16Step 3: TV HookupsConnect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power code last.Wh

Getting Started17Step 4: Playing a Disc1 Turn on the TV.2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.3 Press POWER on the player.4 Press A on t

18HookupsHooking Up the PlayerFollow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.Before you start, turn off the power, check that yo

Hookups19Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images.Use the red an

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicin

20Step 2: Connecting the Audio CordsRefer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects you will enjoy

Hookups21This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection•TVS DYNAMIC (page 55)•TVS WIDE (p

22If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use .If you want to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (rec

Hookups23z To enhance the surround sound effects:• Use high-performance speakers.• Use front, rear, and center speakers having the same size and perfo

24This connection will use your 2 front speakers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio

Hookups25This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you h

26∗When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer.WOOFERLRFRONT REARCENTERLINE O

Hookups27Step 3: Connecting the Power CordPlug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.Do not connect the power cord of your player to the “sw

284 Press ENTER without inserting a disc.The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.5 Press X/x to select a la

Hookups29• When “NO” or “LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)” is selected, Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete.• When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” or “DIGITA

3PrecautionsOn safety• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.• Should any solid object or liquid fall in

30qf Press X/x to select the size of the center speaker.If no center speaker is connected, select “NONE.” Refer to page 80 for each selection item.qg

Hookups31To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), the following items must be set as described below for the a

32Playing DiscsPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instruction

Playing Discs33NoteSACD audio signals are not output from the digital jack.z The Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialog t

34Notes• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may not resume playback from exactly the same point.• The point where you stopped playing

Playing Discs35Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Disc Some DVD-RW discs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playba

36Selecting a Playback Area for an SACD Disc Some SACDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. You can select the pla

Playing Discs37Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations,

38Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)You can set the following play modes:• Program Play (page 38)•

Playing Discs395 Select the title, chapter, or track you want to program.xWhen playing a DVD VIDEOFor example, select chapter “03” of title “02.”Press

4Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Welcome! . . . .

40z You can select “PROGRAM” directly by pressing PROGRAM.NoteThe number of titles, chapters, or tracks displayed are the same as the number of titles

Playing Discs41You 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

42You 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 DIS

Playing Discs43To turn off the Control MenuPress DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.zYou can select “A-B REPEAT” directly by pres

44Searching for a SceneSearching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular p

Searching for a Scene45Turn the click shuttle on the player. The playback speed changes depending on the turning direction and degree of rotation as f

46Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/SACD/CD by track, index

Searching for a Scene475 Press ENTER.The player starts playback from the selected number.To turn off the Control MenuPress DISPLAY repeatedly until th

484 Press ENTER.To return to normal playPress O RETURN.To turn off the Control MenuPress DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.Notes

Viewing Information About the Disc49Viewing Information About the DiscViewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display You

5Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Disp

50z When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the scene number and the playing time are displayed.z The playing time and remaining time of the curren

Viewing Information About the Disc51xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW• T **:**:**Playing time of the current title• T–**:**:**Remaining time of the

52Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played.While playing a disc

Sound Adjustments53Sound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want

54To turn off the Control MenuPress DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.zYou can select “AUDIO” directly by pressing AUDIO. Each t

Sound Adjustments55The display examples are as follows:• PCM (stereo)• Dolby Surround• Dolby Digital 5.1chWhen an LFE signal component is output, “LFE

563 Press X/x to select one of the surround modes.Refer to the following explanations given for each item.For 2 speaker setups•TVS DYNAMIC• TVS WIDE•T

Sound Adjustments57TVS STANDARDUses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rea

58VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSIONUses sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a single pair of actual

Enjoying Movies59Enjoying MoviesChanging the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE” appears in the

6About this Manual• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same

60Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing. If multilin

Enjoying Movies61Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block nois

62Adjusting the Playback Picture (VIDEO EQUALIZER) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, not from the TV, to obtai

Enjoying Movies63Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) The Digital Video Enhancer function makes the picture appear clear and cris

64Using Various Additional FunctionsLocking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the de

Using Various Additional Functions655 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER.“Custom parental control i

663 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER.xIf you have not entered a passwordThe display for registering a new password appears.Enter a 4-d

Using Various Additional Functions67To turn off the Parental Control functionSet “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 8.To play a disc for which Parental Control

681 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 f

Using Various Additional Functions69To turn off the Sound Feedback functionWhen there is no disc in the player, press and hold X on the player for mor

7• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it.NoteSome DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs cannot be played on this p

70Controlling the TVWhen you set the TV/DVD switch to TV, you can control the following items with the supplied remote.1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DV

Using Various Additional Functions71Controlling the AV amplifiers (receivers)When you set the TV/DVD switch to DVD, you can control the volume of the

72Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplayBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You

Settings and Adjustments736 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER.The setting is selected and setup is complete.Example: “16:9”To turn off the

74z If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” (page 90) using the number

Settings and Adjustments75NoteDepending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.xSCREEN SAV

76xDIMMERAdjusts the lighting of the front panel display.xPAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)Selects the picture in pause mode.xPLAYBACK MEMORY (DVD VI

Settings and Adjustments77xCD DIRECTEliminates the use of unnecessary circuits when playing CDs.This setting will be activated when you open/close the

78— DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 78).xAUDIO FILTER (except SACD)Selects the digital filter

Settings and Adjustments79For connection details, see page 20.Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.

8Index to Parts and ControlsFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front PanelA POWER switch/indicator (32)2 DVD indicatorL

80Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP)To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the size of the speakers you have connected and their dista

Settings and Adjustments81This setting affects only “VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT,” “VIRTUAL MULTI REAR,” and “VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION” mode (page 55). These se

82Notes• If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance according to the clo

Additional Information83Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this trou

84The sound comes from the center speaker only., Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only., Set “SURROUND” to “OFF” in t

Additional Information85The subtitle language cannot be changed., Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection buttons on the remote (page

86Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunc

Additional Information87DTS (page 22, 78)Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms t

88Super Audio CD (SACD) (page 6)An SACD disc can reproduce sounds that are extremely faithful to the original sound by use of DSD (Direct Stream Digit

Additional Information89SpecificationsSystemLaser Semiconductor laserSignal format system NTSCAudio characteristicsFrequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz

9∗ When playing the SACD layer of SACD discs, the disc type is not displayed.Front panel displayWhen playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RWWhen playing back

90Language Code ListFor details, see pages 53, 60, 73.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language C

Additional Information91List of Setup Display ItemsThe default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 73) SCREEN SETUP (page 74)OSD ENGLISHFREN

92 CUSTOM SETUP (page 75) AUDIO SETUP (page 77)AUTO PLAY OFFTIMERDEMO1DEMO2DIMMER BRIGHTDARKOFFPAUSE MODE AUTOFRAMEPLAYBACK MEMORY ONOFFTRACK SELECTIO

Additional Information93 SPEAKER SETUP (page 80)SIZE FRONT LARGESMALLCENTER NONELARGESMALLREAR NONELARGE (REAR)LARGE (SIDE)SMALL (REAR)SMALL (SIDE)SUB

94IndexNumerics16:9 744:3 LETTER BOX 744:3 PAN SCAN 7448kHz/96kHz PCM 795.1 Channel Surround 22AA-B REPEAT 42ADVANCED 52ANGLE 59ANGLE VIEWER 47AUDIO 5

95TTEST TONE 82Time search 47TIME/TEXT 46, 49, 50TITLE 46Title 88TITLE VIEWER 47Top menu 34TRACK 46Track 88TRACK SELECTION 76TRACK VIEWER 47Troublesho

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