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2-666-956-12(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS76H
© 2006 Sony Corporation
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WARNING Notes About the Discs To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or To keep the disc clean, handle moisture. the disc by its edge. Do not touch To avoid electrical shock, do the surface. not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be Disposal of Old Electrical & changed at a qualified Electronic Equipment (Applicable service shop. in the European Union and other European countries with
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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 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 ® Enjoying DivX Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 About DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About This Manual Instructions in this manual describe the contro ls 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 (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (video mode). T he meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icons Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode Functions ava
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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 this Format of discs page. DVD VIDEO CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format. Data part of CD-Extras. DVD Audio discs. DVD-RW/-R HD layer on Super Audio CDs. DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX DVD+RW/+R video files. Also, the player cannot play
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Notes Copyrights Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ This product incorporates copyright DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs protection technology that is protected by Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- U.S. patents and other intellectual property Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical rights. Use of this copyright protection condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the technology must be authorized by recording device and authoring softw
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Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (24) F H (play) button (24) B Disc tray (24) G x (stop) button (25) C Front panel display (10) H ./> (previous/next) buttons (33) D HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia I PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (18) Interface) indicator (17, 66, 69, 77) Lights up when the player outputs Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is progressive signals. correctly connected to a HDCP (High- J
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Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode disc Disc type Playing status Lights up when you can change the angle (44) Lights up during Current title/chapter or playing Current audio signal (41) Repeat Play (31) time (37) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (28) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (32) Current scene or playing time (37) When playing back a CD, DATA DVD (MP3 audio/DivX video), DATA CD (MP3 audio/DivX video), or VIDEO
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Remote I ./> (previous/next) buttons (25) J m/M (scan/slow) buttons (34) K ZOOM button (25, 54) L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons (25) M (audio) button (40) N (subtitle) button (44) O [/1 (on/standby) button (24) P 2 (volume) +/– buttons (63) The + button has a tactile dot.* Qt (TV/video) button (63) R PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation) button (36, 54) S TIME/TEXT button (37) T MENU button (27) U ENTER button (22) V DISPLAY button (12) W H (play) button (24) The H button has a tactile dot.* X x (
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Guide to the 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 m Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) 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 TITLE (page 34)/SCENE (page 34)/TRACK (page 34) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 34)/INDEX (page 34) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 34) Selects the track to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 27) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY LIST. TIME/TEXT (page 34) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the
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FILE (page 34) Selects the JPEG image file to be played. ALBUM (page 34) Selects the album that contain DivX video file to be played. FILE (page 34) Selects the DivX video file to be played. DATE (page 54) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. INTERVAL (page 56) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. EFFECT (page 56) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 55) Selects the data type; M
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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 SCART or 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 (phono plug × 3 y ph
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/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 E, 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 D. Select pattern C when connecting to a TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with HD
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Hookups Note When connecting to a progressive TV, it is recommended that you use only pattern D. If you connect to your TV using both D and E, a special control signal transmitted via the SCART cable may cause the signal to be switched to the SCART jack. A If you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of an audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressin
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E If you are connecting to a SCART input jack Connect a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. Also, when you set “LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB” under “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 67), use a SCART cord that conforms to each signal. With this connection, select “NORMA
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Hookups ◆ 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 accep
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns A, or B according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. INPUT (yellow)* (red) Audio/video A VIDEO cord (supplied) (white) (white) L (yellow)* AUDIO (red) R TV, projector, or AV LINE OUT amplifier (receiver) VIDEO R AUDIO L to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) LINE OUT COAXIAL LINE VIDEO (RGB) R AUDIO L -TV OPTICAL YPB/CB PR/CR HDMI OUT DIGITAL OUT COMPONEN