3-070-607-12(1) SACD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS700V © 2001 Sony Corporation WARNING Welcome! To prevent fire or shock hazard, Precautions Thank you for purchasing this Sony do not expose the unit to rain or Safety SACD/DVD Player. Before moisture. • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V operating this player, please read this To avoid electrical shock, do AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s manual thoroughly and retain it for not open the cabinet. Refer operating voltage is identical with future reference. servicing to qualified personnel your local power supply. only. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do Mains lead must only be not place objects filled with liquids, changed at a qualified service such as vases, on the apparatus. shop. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. This appliance is classified as a • Keep the unit and discs away from CLASS 1 LASER product. The equipment with strong magnets, CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT such as microwave ovens, or large MARKING is located on the rear loudspeakers. exterior. • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this SACD/ DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 2 On adjusting volume Precautions Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged On safety when a peak level section is played. • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. On cleaning • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent qualified personnel before operating it any further. solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or On power sources benzine. • The player is not disconnected from the AC If you have any questions or problems concerning power source (mains) as long as it is connected to your player, please consult your nearest Sony the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been dealer. turned off. • If you are not going to use the player for a long On cleaning discs time, be sure to disconnect the player from the Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord It may cause a malfunction. (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. IMPORTANT NOTICE On placement Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on • Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player. your television screen indefinitely. If you leave • Do not place the player on a soft surface such as the still video image or on-screen display a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the image displayed on your TV for an extended bottom. period of time you risk permanent damage to • Do not place the player in a location near heat your television screen. Projection televisions sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, are especially susceptible to this. excessive dust, or mechanical shock. On operation • If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. • When you move the player, take out any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged. 3 Table of Contents WARNING . .2 Welcome! . .2 Precautions . .3 About this Manual . .6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs . .6 Notes about the Discs . .7 Index to Parts and Controls . .8 Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) . .12 Getting Started . 15 Quick Overview . .15 Step 1: Unpacking . .15 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote . .15 Step 3: TV Hookups . .16 Step 4: Playing a Disc . .18 Hookups . 19 Hooking Up the Player . .19 Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . .19 Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords . .22 Step 3: Connecting the Mains Lead . .29 Step 4: Quick Setup . .29 Playing Discs . 35 Playing Discs . .35 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) . .36 Using the DVD’s Menu . .37 Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Disc . .38 Selecting a Playback Area for an SACD Disc . .39 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . .40 Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) . .41 Searching for a Scene . 47 Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) . .47 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene . .49 Searching by Scene (VIEWER) . .50 4 Viewing Information About the Disc . 52 Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display . 52 Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . 53 Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) . 55 Sound Adjustments . 56 Changing the Sound . 56 SURROUND Mode Settings . 58 Enjoying Movies . 62 Changing the Angles . 62 Displaying the Subtitles . 63 Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . 64 Adjusting the Playback Picture (VIDEO EQUALIZER) . 65 Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . 66 Using Various Additional Functions . 67 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) . 67 Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) . 71 Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied Remote . 72 Settings and Adjustments . 75 Using the Setup Display . 75 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . 76 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . 77 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . 79 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . 81 Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) . 84 Additional Information . 87 Troubleshooting . 87 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . 90 Glossary . 90 Specifications . 93 Language Code List . 94 List of Setup Display Items . 95 Index . 99 5 Format of discs About this Manual Music CD • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the “DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are trademarks. controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. Region code • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below: Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD Icon Meaning VIDEO discs (playback only) labelled with Functions available for DVD identical region codes. VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in Video mode DVDs labelled ALL will also play on this player. Functions available for DVD- If you try to play any other DVD, the RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Functions available for VIDEO Depending on the DVD, no region code CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs indication may be labelled even though Functions available for Super playing the DVD is prohibited by area Audio CDs restrictions. Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs X Region code MODEL NO. DVP–XXXX CD/DVD PLAYER AC 00V 00Hz z More convenient features 00W NO. SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN 0-000-000-00 “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, and DVD-RWs. Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: This Player Can Play the • CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) Following Discs • All CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than music and VCD format CD-Rs/CD-RWs • Data part of CD-Extras Format of discs • DVD-ROMs DVD VIDEO • DVD Audio discs Also, the player cannot play the following DVD-RW.