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2-633-251-11(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
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-NS3100ES
Serial No.______________
For Customers in Canada
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
For other produc
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WARNING Notes About the Discs To reduce the risk of fire or WARNING electric shock, do not expose This equipment has been tested this apparatus to rain or To keep the disc clean, and found to comply with the moisture. limits for a Class B digital device, handle the disc by its edge. To avoid electrical shock, do pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Do not touch the surface. not open the cabinet. Refer Rules. These limits are designed to servicing to qualified provide reasonable protect
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When you move the player, take out any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be Precautions damaged. On safety On disconnecting the AC power cord Caution – The use of optical instruments Since this player may read and store the disc with this product will increase eye hazard. information at any time, always set the player To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not to standby mode before unplugging the AC place objects filled with liquids, such as power cord to ensure that the data is stor
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 This Player Can Play the Follow
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Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Using Various Additional Functions Labeling the Disc (Disc Memo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL C
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About This Manual This Player Can Play the Following Discs Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same Format of discs or similar names as those on the remote. DVD VIDEO “DVD” may be used as a general term for (page 81) DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs. DVD-RW The meaning of the icons used in this (page 81) manual is described below: Super Audio CD Icons Meanings (page 83) Functio
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If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating message “Playback prohibited by area instructions for the recording device. Note that limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. some playback functions may not work with some Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been code indication may be labeled even though correctly finalized. In this case, view the dis
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Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel The brightness of the indicators is linked to the dimmer function (page 10). When you select “DARK,” “AUTO DARK,” or “FL OFF” by pressing DIMMER, the indicators become dark. A [/1 (on/standby) button (30) B VIDEO OFF button/indicator (30) C DIMMER button/indicator (10) D Disc tray (30) E A OPEN/CLOSE button (30) F N (play) button (30) G X (pause) button (31) H x (stop) button (31) I ./> (previous/next) d
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Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Lights up when the player Lights up when using outputs progressive signals (71) HDMI* connection (17) Lights up when playing the Current audio multi-channel playback Lights up when you can signal (49) on DVD VIDEOs change the angle (50) Current play Current title and chapter (46) Playing time (46) Disc type mode (36) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (35) Lights up when the player Lights up when using outpu
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When playing back a DATA CD (MP3 audio) Lights up when the player Lights up when using outputs progressive signals (71) HDMI* connection (17) Current play mode (36) Playing time (47) Disc type Album (47) Track (47) Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (56)** * This player is based on version 1.1 of High- To adjust the lighting of the front panel Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications. display (DIMMER function) Press DIMMER on the player repeatedly to This DVD player incorporates H
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Remote M SA-CD MULTI/2CH (Super Audio CD multi/2 channel) button (34) N SA-CD/CD (Super Audio CD/CD) button (35) O TIME/TEXT button (45) P REPEAT button (39) Q AUDIO button (48) R SUBTITLE button (50) S [/1 (on/standby) button (30) T VOL (volume) +/– buttons (66) The + button has a tactile dot.* U TV/VIDEO button (66) V ENTER button (66) W WIDE MODE button (66) X MENU button (33) Y ENTER button (26) Z DISPLAY button (12) wj C ADVANCE/STEP button (31) (41) wk > NEXT (next) button (31) wl M SC
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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* m Control Menu display off * The Control Menu display 2 may not be displayed depending on the disc type. Control Menu The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details, see the pages in parentheses. Example
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List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 42)/SCENE (page 42)/TRACK (page 42) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 42)/INDEX (page 42) Selects the chapter or index to be played. ALBUM (page 42) Selects the album to be played. TRACK (page 42) Selects the track to be played. INDEX (page 42) Selects the index to be played. FILE (page 42) Selects the JPEG image file to be played. * DATE (page 58) Displays the date the picture was ta
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SETUP (page 68) QUICK Setup Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, the audio output signal, and the size of the speakers you are using. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting. SLEEP You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. ALL ALBUMS/ONE ALBUM (page 37) Selects ALL AL
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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. You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the power of each component before connecting. Step 1: Unpacking Check that you have the following items: Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)
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When you have more than one Sony DVD player If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD player, change the command mode setting for this player and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD player. The default command mode setting for this player and the supplied remote is DVD 1. To change the setting for the remote 1 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to select the command mode (DVD 1, DVD 2, or DVD 3) so that the setting for the remote differs f
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Hookups Step 3: Connecting the Video/HDMI 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 pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern C. Select pattern D when connecting to a TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with HDMI input. Aud
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A If you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images. Yellow (Video) Yellow (Video) White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 21). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.) B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. C If you are
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Hookups To connect to a TV with DVI input Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any audio signals, so you have to use another audio connection in addition to this connection (page 20). Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). To change the aspect ratio for the connected TV Depending on the disc and the TV type (standard 4:3 screen TV or wide screen TV), the image may not
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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, A through D . Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example) TV (page21) A Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers (page 22) B MD deck/DAT deck Surround effects: –None AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby* (page 23) C Surr
