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2-050-982-11(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS501P
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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WARNING Welcome! To prevent fire or shock For customers in the U.S.A Thank you for purchasing this hazard, do not expose the Owner’s Record Sony CD/DVD Player. Before unit to rain or moisture. The model and serial numbers are operating this player, please read To avoid electrical shock, do located at the rear of the unit. this manual thoroughly and retain not open the cabinet. Refer Record the serial number in the it for future reference. servicing to qualified space provided below. Refer
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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 Damage Requiring Service bookcase, or built-in Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing cabinet, unless proper to qualified service personnel under the following ventilation is provided. conditions: Do not place the set near or When the power cord or plug is over a radiator or heat damaged or frayed. register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Antennas If liquid has been spilled or Outdoor antenn
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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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Playing a DATA CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . 51 Specifying the slideshow duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Selecting an effect for image files in the slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Using Various Additional Functions . . . . .
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Format of discs About this Manual Music CD Instructions in this manual describe the “DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are controls on the remote. You can also use the trademarks. 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 Notes about CDs DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. RWs recorded in the following formats: The meaning of the icons used in this – music CD f
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Example of discs that the player Note on playback operations of cannot play DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and The player cannot play the following discs: VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/CD- software producers. Since this player plays Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc the formats listed on the previous page. contents the software producers designed, Data part of CD-Extras some playba
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Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (27) G X (pause) button (28) B Disc tray (27) H x (stop) button (28) C Front panel display (11) I ./> (previous/next) buttons (37) D (remote sensor) (17) J PROGRESSIVE indicator (19) E A (open/close) button (27) Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. F H (play) button (27, 37) 10
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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 (47) Lights up during Current title/chapter or playing Current audio signal (45) Repeat Play (35) time (42) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (31) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (36) Current scene or playing time (42) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Lights up during Current track (42) P
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Rear panel PR YPB LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO NORMAL PROGRESSIVE PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R AUDIO L DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT** jacks E LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack (21, 22, (18) 23) B LINE OUT (VIDEO)* jack (18) F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22, C NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch 23, 24) (66) D S VIDEO OUT* jack (18) * Do not set the “NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE” switch to “PROGRESSIVE” if you have connected the TV to these jacks (page 66) ** Set the “NORMAL/PROGRES
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Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (62) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (27) C Number buttons (30) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (32) E SUBTITLE button (47) F AUDIO button (44) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (28) H m/M SCAN/SLOW buttons (37) I X PAUSE button (28) J H PLAY button (27) The H button has a tactile dot.* K C/X/x/c buttons (30) L DISPLAY button (14) M TOP MENU button (30) N [/1 (on/standby) button (27) O VOL (volume) +/– buttons (62) The + button has a tact
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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 CD 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, please refer to the pages in the parentheses. Example: Control Menu display w
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List of Control Menu Items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 38)/SCENE (page 38)/TRACK (page 38) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 38)/INDEX (page 38) Selects the chapter or index to be played. ALBUM (page 38) Selects the album to be played. DATE Displays the recorded date, etc of the current JPEG image. FILE (page 38) Selects the JPEG image file to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 30) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, th
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SETUP (page 63) QUICK Setup (page 25) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio output signal. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust other various settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting. z Hint The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t when you select any item except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS” only). The
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Hookups 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 cord of each component before connecting. Step 1: Unpacking Check that you have the following items: Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplu
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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 C. In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connection C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). A Audio/video (yellow) INPUT cord VIDEO (supplied) S VIDEO cord INPUT (not supplied) B S VIDEO L AUDIO R TV, p
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Hookups 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 connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR) Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your
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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 (page 21) A Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers (page 22) B or MD deck/DAT deck AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby* (page 23) C Surround (Pro Logic) decode
