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3-073-379-11(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS315
DVP-NS415
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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WARNING Welcome! To prevent fire or shock Thank you for purchasing this For customers in the hazard, do not expose the Sony CD/DVD Player. Before U.S.A unit to rain or moisture. operating this player, please read Owner’s Record To avoid electrical shock, do this manual thoroughly and retain The model and serial numbers are not open the cabinet. Refer it for future reference. located at the rear of the unit. servicing to qualified Record the serial number in the personnel only. space pro
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For the model supplied with the AC plug adaptor Precautions If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into the wall autlet, attach the supplied AC plug The power requirements and power adaptor. consumption of this player are indicated on the back of the player. Check that the player’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. On operation X If the player is brought directly from a cold DVP–XXXX Power requirements and 00V 00Hz to a warm location, or is placed in a
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Enhancin
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Format of discs About this Manual Music CD The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: DVP-NS315 and DVP-NS415. Region code Check your model name by looking at the Your player has a region code printed on the front panel of the player. DVP-NS415 is the back of the unit and only will play DVD model used for illustration purposes. Any VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with difference in operation is clearly indicated id
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A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player Notes about the Discs conforms to the NTSC color system). A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its card, heart). edge. Do not touch the surface. A disc with paper or stickers on it. A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it. Note Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (in video mode) cannot be played on this pla
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Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415 A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (27) F Playback Dial (DVP-NS315) (28) (30) Lights up in green when the power is on Multi-mode Playback Dial (DVP- and lights up in red when the player is in NS415) (28) (30) standby mode. G MODE CHANGE button (DVP- B Disc tray (27) NS415 only) (30) C A (open/close) button (27) H x (stop) button (28) D Front panel display (9) I X (paus
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Front panel display When playing back a DVD Lights up when you can change the angle (47) Disc type Playing status Current title/chapter or playing Lights up during Current audio signal (43) time (41) Repeat Play (38) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (32) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Current scene or playing time (41) Repeat Play (39) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Lights up during Playing status Repeat Play (38) C
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Rear panel DVP-NS315 DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT COMPONENT Y VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/ S VIDEO DOLBY DIGITAL OUT PB COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO PR DVP-NS415 DIGITAL OUT LINE COMPONENT Y VIDEO OUT IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL S VIDEO OUT PB COAXIAL OPTICAL PR OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22) E S VIDEO OUT jack (18) (23) (24) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (18) (DVP-NS415 only) (22) (23) (24) G LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (18) C LINE IN L/R (AUDIO) jacks (DVP-
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Remote DVP-NS315 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (28) B SUR (surround) button (44) C SUBTITLE button (47) D AUDIO button (43) E ANGLE button (47) F CLEAR button (35) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (28) H m/M SCAN/SLOW buttons (29) I X PAUSE button (28) J H PLAY button (27) The H button has a tactile dot.* K C/X/x/c buttons (32) L DISPLAY button (13) M TOP MENU button (32) N TV [/1 (on/standby) button (55) O [/1 (on/standby) button (27) P PICTURE MODE button (49) Q VOL (volume) +/– buttons (55)
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DVP-NS415 A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (55) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (28) C Number buttons (32) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (35) E SUBTITLE button (47) F AUDIO button (43) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (28) H m/M SCAN/SLOW buttons (29) I X PAUSE button (28) J H PLAY button (27) The H button has a tactile dot.* K C/X/x/c buttons (32) L DISPLAY button (13) M TOP MENU button (32) N [/1 (on/standby) button (27) O VOL (volume) +/– buttons (55) The + button has a t
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Guide to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar) The following explains the Control Bar. The Control Bar is used for making adjustments to the settings or displaying information during G TVS (44) playback. H “BNR” (48) The displayed contents differ according to the I “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” (49) type of disc being played. The numbers in J “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” parentheses indicate reference pages. (50) (DVP-NS415 only) Displaying the Control Bar during m playback ◆ Display 3 The following play
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◆ Display 3 Displaying the Control Bar in Shows the same information as Display 2 during playback. stop mode The following displays appear when the DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed during stop mode. You can make basic adjustments and customize the player to suit your viewing preferences. ◆ Display 1 m The following settings can be made. ◆ Display 4 Shows the same information as Display 3 during playback. QUICK – T41 8 T 1:01:57 A SETUP (57) m Select QUICK to make the minimum ◆ No
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Simple Start Guide Step 2: Inserting Simple Start Guide Batteries into the Quick Overview Remote A quick overview presented in this guide will You can control the player using the supplied give you enough information to start using the remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by player for your enjoyment. To use the matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries surround sound features of this player, refer to the markings inside the compartment. to “Hookups” on page 18. When using the re
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Step 3: TV Hookups Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord last. If you are connecting to a VCR and your TV has only one available input jack* (DVP-NS415 only) to LINE IN to LINE IN L/R (AUDIO) (VIDEO) to video to audio output output LINE VCR IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO IN CD/DVD Player OUT DIGITAL OUT LINE COMPONENT Y OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/ IN R-AUDIO-L VIDEO DOLBY DIGITAL S VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL OUT P
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Simple Start Guide Step 4: Playing a Disc With the playback side facing down A Turn on the TV. After Step 6 Depending on the disc, a menu may be B Press [/1 on the player. displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want from the menu and play the C Switch the input selector on your DVD (page 32) or VIDEO CD disc (page 32). TV so that the signal from the To stop playing player appears on the TV screen. Press x. D Press A on the player to open the To remove the disc disc tray. Pr
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Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, disconnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 15). Notes Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using
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Hookups 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
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Step 2: 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 TV (page 21) A Stereo amplifier (receiver) (page 22) B (having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack) 2 speakers (front L and R) MD deck/DAT deck (page 22) B AV amplif