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2-059-563-13(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS955V
DVP-LS785V
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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WARNING Welcome! To prevent fire or shock Thank you for purchasing this Precautions hazard, do not expose the Sony CD/DVD Player. Before Safety unit to rain or moisture. operating this player, please read • This unit operates on 220 – 240 To avoid electrical shock, do this manual thoroughly and retain V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the not open the cabinet. Refer it for future reference. unit’s operating voltage is servicing to qualified identical with your local power personnel only. suppl
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On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to Precautions a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be On safety damaged when a peak level section is played. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it On cleaning checked by qualified personnel before Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a operating it any further. soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Welcome!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 This Player Can Play the
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Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Adjusting the De
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*1 MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO (International About This Manual Organization for Standardization)/MPEG which compresses audio data. ® *2 DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. Check your model name *3 DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are The instructions in this manual are for the 2 trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used models: DVP-NS955V and DVP-LS785V. under license. Check your model name by looki
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Example of discs that the player This Player Can Play the cannot play Following Discs The player cannot play the following discs: CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on the Format of discs previous page. DVD VIDEO CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format. (page 94) Data part of CD-Extras. DVD Audios. DVD-RW (page 94) DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs that do not contain any DivX video files. Super Audio Also, the player cannot play the following CD (pag
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Notes Notes About the Discs • Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this edge. Do not touch the surface. player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the oper
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Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel DVP-NS955V DVP-LS785V A [/1 (on/standby) button (32) J PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (19) Lights up when the player outputs B SUPER AUDIO CD indicator (37, 94) progressive signals. Lights up when: – playing an HD (High Density) layer of K Front panel display (10) Super Audio CDs. L Remote sensor (16) –no disc is inserted. M FL OFF (Front panel display off) C MULTI CHANNEL indicator (37, 94
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Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Disc type Playing status Lights up when you can change the angle (57) Lights up during Current audio signal (53) Current title/chapter or playing Repeat Play (41) time (49) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (38) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (42) Current scene or playing time (49) When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA DVD (DivX video), DATA CD (MP3 audio/ DivX video), or VIDEO CD (
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Rear panel DVP-NS955V COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR L S VIDEO R LINE OUT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ WOOFER DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT LINE 1(RGB)-TV LINE 2 DVP-LS785V COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y PB/CB PR/CR L S VIDEO R LINE OUT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ WOOFER DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT LINE (RGB)-TV A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (24) E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (17) (25) (26) F S VIDEO OUT jack (
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Remote L m/M (scan/slow) buttons (45) M H (play) button (32) The H button has a tactile dot.* N X (pause) button (33) O C/X/x/c buttons (35) P DISPLAY button (13) Q TOP MENU button (35) R [/1 (on/standby) button (32) S 2 (volume) +/– buttons (78) The + button has a tactile dot.* Tt (TV/video)/TIME/TEXT button (49) U PICTURE MODE button (58) V ENTER button (28) W (angle) button (57) X SUR (surround) button (54) Y VIDEO ON/OFF button (DVP-NS955V) (32) A-B button (DVP-LS785V) (42) Z SEARCH MOD
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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 m Control Menu display 2 ( Only for DATA CDs without DivX video files) m Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses. Example: Control
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List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 46)/SCENE (page 46)/TRACK (page 46) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 46)/INDEX (page 46) Selects the chapter or index to be played. * TRACK (page 46) Selects the track to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 36) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY LIST. TIME/TEXT (page 46) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
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* DATE (page 65) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. * INTERVAL (page 68) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. * EFFECT (page 68) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. * MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 67) Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD. * These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD with DivX video file. z
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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. You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting. Step 1: Unpacking Check that you have the following items: Audio/Video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1) (supp
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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 D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern A. Example: DVP-NS955V C D S VIDEO cord INPUT Audio/video (not supplied) S VIDEO cord INPUT (supplied
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connect to your TV using both A and B, a special Note control signal transmitted via the SCART cable When connecting to a progressive TV, it is may cause the signal to be switched to the SCART recommended that you use only pattern A. If you jack. A If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cord
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Hookups When connecting to a wide screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 82. Notes Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly Consumers should note that not all high definition television set
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◆ PROGRESSIVE AUTO Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and selects the appropriate conversion method. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met. ◆ PROGRESSIVE VIDEO Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progr
