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Sony 4-139-513-11(1) Operating Instructions Manual
Sony 4-139-513-11(1) Operating Instructions Manual

Sony 4-139-513-11(1) Operating Instructions Manual

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4-139-513-11(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS718H
DVP-NS728H
© 2009 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-139-513-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS718H DVP-NS728H © 2009 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: Warning

    The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
  • Page 3 Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges. Notes about the discs •...
  • Page 4: 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Precautions .
  • Page 6 Additional Information ....... . 42 Troubleshooting ..........42 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear on the screen) .
  • Page 7: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Remote PICTURE NAVI TIME/TEXT CLEAR AUDIO SUBTITLE TOP MENU MENU RETURN DISPLAY FAST/SLOW PLAY 2 (volume) +, number 5, AUDIO, and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.
  • Page 8 D TOP MENU Displays the DVD’s top menu. MENU (30) Displays the menu. O RETURN (20) Returns to the previous display. DISPLAY (21) Displays the playback information on the screen. C/X/x/c (22) Moves the highlight to select a displayed item. Centre button (ENTER) (16) Enters the selected item.
  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (16) B Disc tray (19) C Front panel display (10) D Z (open/close) button (19) Opens or closes the disc tray. E N (play) button (19) The N button has a tactile dot*. F x (stop) button (19) Stops playback.
  • Page 10: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display A N, X Lights up during playback or pause. Lights up during Repeat Play. Lights up when you can change the angle. D Playback information You can view the time and text information by pressing the TIME/ TEXT button on the remote repeatedly.
  • Page 11: Hookups And Settings

    : Signal flow Audio/video cord (not supplied) (yellow) C E N T E R (blue) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component video cord (not supplied) INPUT SCART cord (not supplied) to LINE (RGB)-TV CD/DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO IN (green) (blue) (red) ,continued...
  • Page 12: Scart Input Jack

    SCART jack. Video input jack You will enjoy standard quality images. HDMI/DVI input jack Use a certified Sony HDMI cord to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. When connecting to a Sony TV that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function, see page 13.
  • Page 13: About The Control For Hdmi Functions For 'Bravia Sync' (For Hdmi Connections Only)

    About the CONTROL FOR HDMI functions for ‘BRAVIA Sync’ (for HDMI connections only) By connecting to Sony components that are compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), you can enjoy the following features: •...
  • Page 14: Step 2: Connecting To Your Audio Component

    C E N T E R to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to coaxial/HDMI digital input Audio component with a decoder INPUT (yellow)* VIDEO (white) AUDIO (red) TV, projector, or audio component CD/DVD player [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer...
  • Page 15: Step 3: Connecting The Mains Lead

    You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround effect. If you connect to a Sony audio component that is compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the audio component.
  • Page 16: Controlling Tvs With The Remote

    Controlling TVs with the remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. Available buttons Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV using all or some of the buttons on the supplied remote.
  • Page 17 Press X/x to select the setting 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 35) ◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV • 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 35) Press ENTER.
  • Page 18: Connecting A Usb Device (Dvp-Ns728H Only)

    Connecting a USB Device (DVP-NS728H only) You can connect a USB device to the USB jack of the player to play video, photo, or music files. For a list of USB devices that can be connected to the player, refer “Playable USB Devices”...
  • Page 19: Playback

    Playback Playing Discs Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on your TV screen. Press Z on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray. Playback side facing down Press N. The disc tray closes.
  • Page 20 • “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 37). • Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Programme Play. • With some discs, Resume Play may not work, depending on the point you stop playback, or if you press [/1.
  • Page 21: Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)

    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 1 Control Menu display 2 (Except CD and when “MEDIA” is set to “MUSIC”) Control Menu display off The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the media type.
  • Page 22: List Of Control Menu Items

    List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function TITLE/SCENE/TRACK CHAPTER/INDEX TRACK Selects the title, scene, track, chapter, or index to be played. Press X/x to select the search method. “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). Press ENTER. “** (**)”...
  • Page 23 TVS (TV Virtual Surround) Selects surround sound effect when connecting a stereo TV or 2 front speakers. This only works when playing a multichannel Dolby audio sound track. Furthermore, if the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, the surround effect will only be heard when “DOLBY DIGITAL”...
  • Page 24: Guide To The 'Bravia Sync' Display

    Guide to the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ Display You can control the player by selecting the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote or TV’s option menu. ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display The ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display will show different items depending on the disc type. Example: ‘BRAVIA Sync’...
  • Page 25: Various Play Mode Functions

    Various Play Mode Functions You can set the following play modes: • Programme Play (page 25) • Shuffle Play (page 26) • Repeat Play (page 26) • A-B Repeat Play (page 27) The play mode is cancelled when: – you open the disc tray. –...
  • Page 26: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    Repeat steps 2 to 3, to programme other titles, chapters, or tracks. The programmed titles, chapters, and tracks are displayed in the selected order. Press N. Programme Play begins. When the programme ends, you can restart the same programme again by pressing N.
  • Page 27: Repeating A Specific Portion (A-B Repeat Play)

    ◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play is activated • ON: repeats Programme Play or Shuffle Play Press ENTER. Repeat Play starts. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1. You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with PBC playback.
  • Page 28: Customizing The Playback Configuration

    Customizing the Playback Configuration Adjusting the playback picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. After selecting PICTURE MODE) on the Control Menu (page 21), press X/x to select the setting you want.
  • Page 29: Locking Discs (Parental Control)

    Press c repeatedly to adjust the delay. Each time you press C/c, the delay is adjusted by 10 milliseconds. Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect. To reset the “AV SYNC” setting Press CLEAR in step 2. • This function is not effective if you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, and set “DOLBY DIGITAL,”...
  • Page 30: Playing Video, Photo, And Music Files

    Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is cancelled, the level returns to the previous level. Playing Video, Photo, and Music Files The player can play video, photo, or music...
  • Page 31: Playing Video, Photo, And Music Files From Usb Device (Dvp-Ns728H Only)

    To play music with lyrics Press SUBTITLE while playing music files that contain unsynchronized lyric information. To display next/previous line, press X/x. • By setting “MEDIA” to “PHOTO/MUSIC,” you can view a slideshow with sound when the music and photo files are placed in the same album. •...
  • Page 32: Viewing A High Quality Slide Show (Phototv Hd)

    PICTURE NAVI does not work if “MUSIC” is selected in “MEDIA” (page 23). Viewing a high quality slide show (PhotoTV HD) If you have a Sony TV that is compatible with “PhotoTV HD,” you can enjoy the best quality images by the following connection and setting.
  • Page 33: Selecting The Slides' Appearance (Effect)

    Selecting the slides’ appearance (EFFECT) You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show. After selecting the Control Menu (page 21), press X/ x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. • MODE 1: the images randomly cycle through the effects •...
  • Page 34: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 34 to 41. Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all of the functions described may work.
  • Page 35: Screen Setup

    SCREEN SETUP Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV TYPE Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). You cannot select this when “PhotoTV HD” mode is activated (page 32). 16:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or a TV with a...
  • Page 36 To output progressive signals Select “PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY),” and press ENTER. Select “ON,” and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The video switches to a progressive signal for 5 seconds. If the picture appears normal, select “YES,”...
  • Page 37: Custom Setup

    CUSTOM SETUP Use this to set up playback related and other settings. The default settings are underlined. ◆ AUTO POWER OFF Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off. The player enters standby mode when left in stop mode for more than 30 minutes.
  • Page 38: Audio Setup

    AUDIO SETUP You can set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. The default settings are underlined. ◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “AUDIO DRC.”...
  • Page 39 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” item in “AUDIO SETUP”...
  • Page 40: Hdmi Setup

    “TV TYPE” is set to “4:3 LETTER BOX” or “4:3 PAN SCAN.” PhotoTV HD Displays extra highly-detailed picture when connecting to a Sony’s “PhotoTV HD”- compatible device. Displays standard definition picture with black frame. Displays high definition picture with black frame.
  • Page 41 CONTROL FOR HDMI features (page 13). Switches this function off. ◆ LANGUAGE FOLLOW Switches the languages of the DVD player to the same as the current TV OSD language. You cannot select this when “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “OFF.”...
  • Page 42: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
  • Page 43 , Child Lock is set (page 9). 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 video, photo, and music files.
  • Page 44: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear On The Screen)

    “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “ON” (page 41). ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display does not appear. , Turn off any display of the DVD player displays. Then, try again. , Please return to the one screen mode if your TV is in two screen mode. Then, try again.
  • Page 45: Playable Media

    Playable Media Type Disc Logo DVD VIDEO DVD-VR mode VIDEO CD DATA disc or USB *DVP-NS728H only. Notes about video, photo, or music files that the player can play The player can play the following files: File Type File format DivX Video MPEG-1...
  • Page 46: Region Code

    • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files will be played in that order. • To play a complex hierarchy of folders may take some time. Create albums with no more than two hierarchies.
  • Page 47: Specifications

    • Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
  • Page 48: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 7, 34. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari...
  • Page 49: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 35 4:3 LETTER BOX 35 4:3 OUTPUT 36 4:3 PAN SCAN 35 48kHz/96kHz PCM 39 5.1 Channel Surround 15 A-B REPEAT 22, 27 A-B Repeat Play 27 Advance 8 ALBUM 23 ANGLE 22 AUDIO 34 AUDIO DRC 38 AUDIO SETUP 38 AUTO PLAY 37 AUTO POWER OFF 37...
  • Page 52 To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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