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Sony DVP-NS501P Operating Instructions Manual

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2-050-982-11(1)
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DVP-NS501P
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-050-982-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS501P © 2004 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DVP-NS501P Serial No.______________ CAUTION You are cautioned that any change...

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Power sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source...
  • Page 4 • Never 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 over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Antennas Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed,...

  • Page 5: Precautions

    TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 7 Playing a DATA CD ........50 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ..... 50 Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files .

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About 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 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-Rs.

  • Page 9: Notes About The Discs

    Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD- Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on the previous page. • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs •...

  • Page 10: Index To Parts And Controls

    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) (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 ./>...

  • Page 11: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Disc type Lights up during Current audio signal (45) Repeat Play (35) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (31) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (36) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Lights up during Playing status...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Rear panel COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT** jacks (18) B LINE OUT (VIDEO)* jack (18) C NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch (66) D S VIDEO OUT* jack (18) LINE OUT VIDEO NORMAL PROGRESSIVE...
  • Page 13 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (62) OPEN/CLOSE button (27) C Number buttons (30) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (32) E SUBTITLE button (47) F AUDIO button (44) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (28) SCAN/SLOW buttons (37) I X PAUSE button (28)

  • Page 14: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    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 1 Control Menu display 2 (DATA CD only) Control Menu display off Control Menu Display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
  • Page 15 List of Control Menu Items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 38)/SCENE (page 38)/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 (page 38) Selects the album to be played.
  • Page 16 SETUP (page 63) QUICK Setup (page 25) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio output signal. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust other various settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP”...

  • Page 17: Hookups

    Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. •...

  • Page 18: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    S VIDEO OUT to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (blue) (red) INPUT S VIDEO TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) to S VIDEO OUT CD/DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO IN TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R) (green) (blue)
  • Page 19 In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

  • Page 20: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, Components to be connected Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers MD deck/DAT deck...
  • Page 21 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. CD/DVD player LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO OUT NORMAL PROGRESSIVE PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL AUDIO DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT AUDIO LINE OUT (red) to LINE OUT L/R...
  • Page 22 (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver). CD/DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
  • Page 23 You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi- channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, use CD/DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/...
  • Page 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). CD/DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/...

  • Page 25: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. Step 6: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. Turn on the TV.
  • Page 26 Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using. LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER.

  • Page 27: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Turn on your TV. Press [/1. The player turns on. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 28: Additional Operations

    Additional operations CLEAR Operation Press x Stop Pause Press X Press X or H Resume play after pause Press > Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Press . Go back to the previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Press Z...

  • Page 29: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Multi-Disc Resume)

    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.

  • Page 30: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature 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, select these...

  • Page 31: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Press X/x to select the setting. • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing. • ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded. Press ENTER. 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.

  • Page 32: Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    z Hint To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu.
  • Page 33 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Press X/x to select “SET press ENTER. “TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or CD. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR –...

  • Page 34: Playing In Random Order

    To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.” Press ENTER. z Hint You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed titles, chapters, or tracks.

  • Page 35: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    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. CLEAR DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears.

  • Page 36: Repeat Play

    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.) CLEAR DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select REPEAT), then press ENTER.

  • Page 37: Searching For A Scene

    Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Notes • Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

  • Page 38: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) When the player is in the pause 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 search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode.
  • Page 39 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 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...

  • Page 40: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and quickly find the desired scene. Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item. • CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only) •...

  • Page 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 current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
  • Page 42 Checking the play information of 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.
  • Page 43 When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD Playing time and number of the current track Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Text z Hints • When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions, the track number and the index number are displayed after the text.

  • Page 44: Sound Adjustments

    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.

  • Page 45: Tv Virtual Surround Settings (Tvs)

    (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV.
  • Page 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.

  • Page 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 the viewing angle. ANGLE Press ANGLE during playback. The number of the angle appears on the display.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, VIDEO CD or DATA CD in JPEG format from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching.

  • Page 49: Sharpening The Outline Of An Image (Sharpness)

    Sharpening the Outline of an Image (SHARPNESS) The Sharpness function sharpens the outlines of images on your TV screen. ENTER DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER. The options for “SHARPNESS” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5...

  • Page 50: Playing A Data Cd

    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 regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. Discs that the player can play You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format.

  • Page 51: Playing Data Cds With Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    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 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 names appears (page 52), the album names...
  • Page 52 Selecting an album from a DATA 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.
  • Page 53 Selecting a JPEG image file from a DATA CD 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. Select an album using X/x and press PICTURE NAVI.
  • Page 54 Press MENU. The list of albums recorded on the DATA CD appears. Press X/x to select the album you want and press H. The player starts playing the selected album. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing the MENU button repeatedly.
  • Page 55 To return to the actual image size at any time Press CLEAR. z Hint You can also move the enlarged picture using C/ X/x/c . Notes • If you press C or c to go to the next or previous image, the rotating a JPEG image functions are canceled.

  • Page 56: Specifying The Slideshow Duration

    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. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. Press X/x to select (INTERVAL), then press ENTER.

  • Page 57: Selecting An Effect For Image Files In The Slideshow

    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. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. Press X/x to select (EFFECT), then press ENTER.

  • Page 58: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs 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. •...
  • Page 59 To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.” Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press ENTER. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set.
  • Page 60 When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter password, then press Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD:...

  • Page 61: Changing The Password

    Area Code Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico 2362...

  • Page 62: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    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. Number buttons You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can...

  • Page 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 for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 64 to 68.

  • Page 64: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “16:9” SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) MODE (PROGRESSIVE) 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).

  • Page 65: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    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. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...
  • Page 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).

  • Page 67: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Custom Settings 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. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO POWER OFF: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE:...

  • Page 68: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    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 settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC:...
  • Page 69 DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “DOWNMIX”...

  • Page 70: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 71 Operation The remote does not function. , 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 player. , The batteries in the remote are weak.
  • Page 72 , Child Lock is set (page 28). The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD.

  • Page 73: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    E XX To prevent a malfunction, the (xx is a number) player has performed the self-diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5- character service number. Example: E 61 10 Glossary...
  • Page 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.
  • Page 75 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.

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 % Supplied accessories See page 17. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. NERGY As an Corporation has determined that this product meets the energy efficiency. is a U.S. registered mark. NERGY Partner, Sony NERGY guidelines for in.)

  • Page 77: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 44, 47, 64. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati...

  • Page 78: Index

    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-B REPEAT 36 ALBUM 38 Album 50 ANGLE 47 AUDIO 44 AUDIO ATT 68 AUDIO DRC 68 AUDIO SETUP 68 AUTO PLAY 67 AUTO POWER OFF 67 BACKGROUND 65 Batteries 17...
  • Page 79 ZOOM 28...
  • Page 80 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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