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2-059-565-11(4)
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-NS975V
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 product
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WARNING Welcome! To prevent fire or shock Thank you for purchasing this hazard, do not expose the Note Sony CD/DVD Player. Before unit to rain or moisture. operating this player, please read This equipment has been tested To avoid electrical shock, do this manual thoroughly and retain and found to comply with the not open the cabinet. Refer it for future reference. limits for a Class B digital device, servicing to qualified pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC personnel only. Rules. These lim
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Attachments Important Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. Safeguards For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, Cleaning and keep this manual for future reference. Unplug the set from the wall outlet Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and before cleaning or polishing it. Do instructions on the appliance, or the one described in not use liquid cleaners or aerosol the oper
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Never place the set in a Service confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, Damage Requiring Service unless proper ventilation is Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing provided. to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, When the power cord or plug is or where it is exposed to direct damaged or frayed. sunlight. Antennas Outdoor antenna grounding If liquid has been
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On operation If the player is brought directly from a cold Precautions to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the The power requirements and power lenses inside the player. Should this occur, consumption of this player are indicated on the player may not operate properly. In this the back of the player. Check that the case, remove the disc and leave the player player’s operating voltage is identical with turned on for about half an hour until
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Welcome!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About This Manual. . . . .
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Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Adjusting the De
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About This Manual This Player Can Play the Following Discs Operations and displays differ slightly, depending on where the model is sold. U.S./Canadian models are used for Format of discs illustration purposes unless otherwise DVD VIDEO specified. Any difference in operation is (page 91) clearly indicated in the text, for example, “(U.S./Canadian models only).” DVD-RW Instructions in this manual describe the (page 91) controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the pl
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Notes Example of discs that the player Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ cannot play DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- The player cannot play the following discs: Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than player due to the recording quality or physical those recorded in the formats listed on the condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the previous page. recording device and authoring software. CD-ROMs recorded in PH
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Notes About the Discs To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. After playing, store the disc in its case. Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
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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 (34) G H (play) button (34) B HDMI* (High-Definition Multimedia H X (pause) button (35) Interface) indicator (20, 79, 84, 92) I x (stop) button (35) Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is J ./> (previous/next) buttons (46) correctly connected to a HDCP (High- bandwidth Digital Content Protection) K PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (22) compliant device with HDMI or DVI Li
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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 (58) Lights up during Current audio signal (54) Current title/chapter or playing Repeat Play (43) time (50) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (40) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (44) Current scene or playing time (50) When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Lights up during Cur
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Rear panel COAXIAL OPTICAL FRONT REAR CENTER R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y PB PR L 1 1 CONTROL S R 2 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN DIGITAL OUT WOOFER S VIDEO HDMI OUT 5.1CH OUTPUT LINE OUT OUT A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (26) F S VIDEO OUT 1/2 jack (19) (27) (28) G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack (19) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (26) (Y, PB, PR) or (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) (27) (28) H CONTROL S IN jack (19) (U.S./ Canadian models only) C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (28) I HDMI OUT (high-definition D LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks
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Remote L m/M SCAN/SLOW buttons (47) M H PLAY button (34) The H button has a tactile dot.* N X PAUSE button (35) O C/X/x/c buttons (37) P DISPLAY button (15) Q TOP MENU button (37) R [/1 (on/standby) button (34) S VOL (volume) +/– buttons (75) The + button has a tactile dot.* T TV/VIDEO/TIME/TEXT button (50) U PICTURE MODE button (59) V ENTER button (74) W ANGLE button (58) X SUR (surround) button (54) Y VIDEO ON/OFF (34) Z SEARCH MODE button (47) wj ALBUM +/– button (35, 64) wk PICTURE NAVI (
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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 (DATA CDs 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 Menu display 1 when playing a
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List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 47)/SCENE (page 47)/TRACK (page 47) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 47)/INDEX (page 47) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 47) Selects the track to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 38) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY LIST. TIME/TEXT (page 47) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. I
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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. z Hint The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t when you select any item
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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 power cord of each component before connecting. Step 1: Unpacking Check that you have the following items: Audio/Video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1) Rem
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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 “480p (525p)” pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern B. Select pattern A when connecting to a TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with H
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A If you are connecting to an HDMI/DVI input jack Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. Note that Super Audio CD sound is not output from the HDMI OUT jack. 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 23). Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT j
