Product Information

DVP-NS315

DVD player

KEY FEATURES
DVD-R/RW (In Video Mode), DVD+RW & MP3 Playback 192kHz 24bit Audio DAC Component Video Out Block Noise Reduction (BNR) Custom Picture Mode Slim Design, Under 2.5"

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

General Features Quick Setup Advanced Smooth Scan Custom Parental Control 10bit/27MHz Video DAC Twin Laser Pick Up Bit Map GUI TV Virtual Surround Sound Feedback Playback Dial on Front Panel
Video Features Block Noise Reduction (BNR) Custom Picture Mode Advanced Smooth Scan Unlocked Search Instant Replay 10bit/27MHz Video DAC Audio Features 192kHz/24bit Audio DAC 48kHz/16bit Digital Output dts Digital Output TV Virtual Surround (4Mode: Standard, Dynamic, Wide, and Night)
Convenience Features Quick Set Up Control Bar Child Lock (Tray Lock) Simple Screen Saver Background Graphics Custom Parental Lock (40 Discs)

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R - AUDIO - L VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT

KEY TECHNOLOGY

MP3 Playback Playing MP3 Music on a Sony DVD player is easy. Just insert an MP3 encoded disc and press MENU. A blue screen pops up to display your folders. Scroll down the list using the remote or front panel cursor control to select the folder you want. The green files screen pops up to show the files in the selected folder. Select the file you want to hear and youre done. Finding music couldnt be easier. Easy Setup Setup can be confusing and time consumingbut not with Sonys Quick Setup. As soon as you connect your DVD player, the Quick Setup screen appears ready to guide you through the process, step by step, screen by screen. Youll make the right configuration and connections in no time. Smart! Precision Drive 2 System Past generations of Precision Drive technology were only able to compensate for warped discs by moving the entire optical block, which took more time and limited the amount of correction possible. Sonys new Precision Drive 2 system simplifies the process by moving the lensinstead of the entire optical blockfor faster and more accurate error correction.

Specifications

Audio 192kHz/24bit Audio DAC 48kHz/16bit Digital Output Frequency Response: DVD (PCM96kHz): 2Hz to 44kHz (1.0) DVD (PCM48kHz): 2Hz to 22kHz (0.5) CD: 2Hz to 20kHz (0.5) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 115dB Audio Dynamic Range:
DVD: 103 dB CD: 99 dB Harmonic Distortion: 0.003% Wow and Flutter: Less than detected value (0.001%W PEAK) Video 10bit/27MHz Video DAC Signal Format: NTSC
Component Video Output x 1 Audio Outputs Analog Audio: 2ch Output x 1 Coaxial Digital Output x 1

Accessories

Supplied Accessories Instruction Manual AV Cable 3 Column Remote AA Battery x 2

General

Power Requirements: AC120V, 60Hz Power Consumption (in Operation): 12W

Weights & Measures*

Dimensions (W x H x D): 17" x 2.4" x 10" Weight: 5.06 lbs. Box Dimensions (W x H x D): 19.7" x 6.22" x 15.1" Box Weight: 8.8 lbs.
*Weights & Measures are approximate.

Connections

Video Outputs Composite Video Output x 1 S-Video Output x 1
2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, CineMotion, Hi-Scan, Jog Dial, Precision Drive, and WEGA are trademarks of Sony. Dolby Digital is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. dts is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All other trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners.

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Example of discs that the player cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs: All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: music CD format video CD format MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet Data part of CD-Extras DVD-RWs in VR mode DVD-ROMs DVD Audio discs HD layer on Super Audio CDs
* A logical format of files and folders on CDROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).
This Player Can Play the Following Discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD
Also, the player cannot play the following discs:
A DVD with a different region code.
A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system). A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). A disc with paper or stickers on it. A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it.

Notes about the Discs

To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (in video mode) cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.
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.
Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

Remote

DVP-NS315 SUR (surround) button (44) SUBTITLE button (47) AUDIO button (43) ANGLE button (47) CLEAR button (35)./> 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.*

A B C D E F G

Z OPEN/CLOSE button (28)
K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X
C/X/x/c buttons (32) DISPLAY button (13) TOP MENU button (32) TV [/1 (on/standby) button (55) [/1 (on/standby) button (27) PICTURE MODE button (49) VOL (volume) +/ buttons (55)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
TV/VIDEO button (55) SEARCH MODE button (40) REPLAY button (28) x STOP button (28) ENTER button (25) O RETURN button (32) MENU button (32) (33)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.
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.*
CLEAR button (35) SUBTITLE button (47) AUDIO button (43)./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (28) H m/M SCAN/SLOW buttons (29) I X PAUSE button (28) J H PLAY button (27)

D E F G

K L M N O
C/X/x/c buttons (32) DISPLAY button (13) TOP MENU button (32) [/1 (on/standby) button (27) VOL (volume) +/ buttons (55)
P TV/VIDEO button (55) Q ENTER button (performs the same function as Z) R PICTURE MODE button (49) S ANGLE button (47) T SUR (surround) button (44) U TIME/TEXT button (41) V REPEAT button (38) W REPLAY button (28) X SEARCH MODE button (40) Y x STOP button (28) Z ENTER button (25) wj O RETURN button (32) wk MENU button (32) (33)
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 playback. The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. The numbers in parentheses indicate reference pages.

G H I J

TVS (44) BNR (48) CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (49) DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (50) (DVP-NS415 only)
Displaying the Control Bar during playback
The following displays appear when the DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly during playback. You can select the setting that suits the current playback item and view the related information. Display 1 The following play modes 1~4 can be set. The indicator lights up in blue when activated. Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The display will differ when A-B Repeat Play is set.)

Display 3 The following playback information is displayed. Example: When playing a DVD.

T 1:01:57

CHAPTER

K L M N

TIME/TEXT icon Title number of the DVD (40) Chapter number of the DVD (40) Playing time or remaining time (41)
Display 4 (DVD playback only)

DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2.1

A B C D E F
Repeat Play (38) Shuffle Play (37) Program Play (35) A-B Repeat Play (39) Unit being repeated in this example. Playback status (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)
O Format of the current audio signal (43)

No display

Display 2 The following play modes 7~0 can be set. The indicator lights up in blue when activated. Example: When TVS is set.

Return to Display 1

Displaying the Control Bar in 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 The following settings can be made.
Display 3 Shows the same information as Display 2 during playback.
Display 4 Shows the same information as Display 3 during playback.

TT 1:01:57

SETUP (57)
Select QUICK to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. Select CUSTOM to make a full range of adjustments. Select RESET to return the SETUP adjustments to the default settings.

PARENTAL CONTROL (51)

Set this to limit the playback of selected discs on this player.
Display 2 Shows the same information as Display 1 during playback.

Simple Start Guide

Quick Overview
A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to Hookups on page 18.
Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.
You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the power of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items: Audio/video cord (pinplug 3 y pinplug 3) (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) A plug adapter is included with some models.

Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction. If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

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 L/R (AUDIO)

to LINE IN (VIDEO) to video output

to audio output VCR

IN OUT

OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO) to video input

INPUT VIDEO

3 Power source

L AUDIO

1 Audio/video cord (supplied) to audio input

2 Power source

* If you are connecting a VCR and your TV has only one available input jack (DVP-NS415 only)
If your TV has only one available input jack, connect your VCR or similar device to the LINE IN jacks on the player. In order to view the pictures from your VCR, the DVD player must be in standby mode. Note that the DVD player will only pass signals through the LINE jacks and will not output the VCR signals from any other jack. If your TV has more than one available input jack, connect your VCR directly to your TV.
When connecting to a wide screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 59.
When connecting to a monaural TV
Use a stereo-mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack on the player to the TVs video input jack, and connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TVs audio input jack.

Step 4: Playing a Disc

With the playback side facing down
A Turn on the TV. B Press [/1 on the player. C Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. D Press A on the player to open the disc tray. E Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down. F Press H.

z Hint When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereomono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TVs audio input jack.
B Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck
If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use B-1. If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use B-2. In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (white)

IN R-AUDIO-L

or (red)
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting (DVP-NS415 only) to coaxial or optical digital input [Speakers]

(white)

to audio input
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
Front (L) MD deck/DAT deck Front (R) l: Signal flow
Recommended surround sound effects for the B-1 connection only TVS STANDARD (page 45)
z Hint In connection B-1 , you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio cord.
If you select one of the TVS effects (page 44) while playing a disc, no sound will come from your speakers with the B-2 connection.
C Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use C-1. If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use C-2.
or or (red) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
(red) to audio input [Speakers]
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

Audio Connection (pages 21 to 24)
No additional settings are needed.

B-1 B-2 D C-2 C-1

D-PCM (page 62) DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 62)
Set DOWNMIX to DOLBY SURROUND (page 61) If the sound distorts even when the volume is turned down, set AUDIO ATT to ON (page 61)

11Press ENTER.

Set DOWNMIX to DOLBY SURROUND (page 61) Set DIGITAL OUT to ON (page 61)
4 Press A on the player, and place a

Playing Discs

disc on the disc tray.
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.

Power [/1 indicator A

H/Playback Dial

5 Press H.

The disc tray closes, and the player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see page 32. For VIDEO CDs, see page 32.
MODE CHANGE (DVP-NS415 only) DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.
z Hint You can have the player turn off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes. To turn on this function, set AUTO POWER OFF in CUSTOM SETUP to ON (page 60).
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the player. Set the sound to STEREO using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 43). Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack even if DTS in AUDIO SETUP is set to OFF in the Setup Display (page 62),
1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press [/1.

Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play,
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)
You can set the following play modes: Program Play (page 35) Shuffle Play (page 37) Repeat Play (page 38) A-B Repeat Play (page 39)
The play mode is canceled when: you open the disc tray. the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the illustration above. The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 200 albums and tracks in the DATA CD. The player can recognize up to 100 albums (the player will count just albums, including albums that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player will not play any albums beyond the first 100 albums. Of the first 100 albums, the player will play no more than a combined total of 200 albums and tracks.
Creating your own program (Program Play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY twice while the player is in stop mode.
The following Control Bar appears.
PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE 3. TITLE 4. TITLE 5. TITLE 6. TITLE 7. TITLE

C ALL 05 06

Press C/c to select (PROGRAM), then press ENTER.
TRACK is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or CD.
PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE 3. TITLE 4. TITLE 5. TITLE 6. TITLE 7. TITLE T 05
Next, press X/x to select 03 under C, then press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons to select the number (DVP-NS415 only).
Titles or tracks recorded on a disc
Selected title and chapter

Press c.

The cursor moves to the title or track row T (in this case, 01).
PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE 3. TITLE 4. TITLE 5. TITLE 6. TITLE 7. TITLE T 05 C ALL 05 06
When playing a VIDEO CD or CD For example, select track 02. Press X/x to select 02 under T, then press ENTER.

Selected track

PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7. TRACK 02 0:15:30 T 05
Chapters recorded on a disc Total time of the programmed tracks
Select the title, chapter, or track you want to program.
When playing a DVD For example, select chapter 03 of title 02. Press X/x to select 02 under T, then press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons to select the number (DVP-NS415 only).
To program other titles, chapters, or tracks, repeat Steps 3 to 4.
The programmed titles, chapters, and tracks are displayed in the selected order.

CLEAR SEARCH MODE ENTER

If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number.
4 Press ENTER. 1 Press SEARCH MODE.
The following display appears. -- (**) appears next to the icon (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, indexes, scenes, etc. of the disc.
The player starts playback from the selected number.
z Hints If you are playing a disc and it is necessary to enter a number, select NUMBER INPUT in Step 2. When the display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD) or track (CD) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER (DVP-NS415 only).
2 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly
to select the search method.

When playing a DVD

Viewing Information About the Disc
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time
You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
T**:**:** Remaining time of the current title C **:**:** Playing time of the current chapter C**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) **:** Playing time of the current scene When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD T **:** Playing time of the current track T**:** Remaining time of the current track D **:** Playing time of the current disc D **:** Remaining time of the current disc When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) ****:** Playing time of the current track

TIME/TEXT

1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly during
playback until appears. (TIME/TEXT)
Title, track (CD/VIDEO CD), scene, or album number
To check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio)
Press ENTER repeatedly in Step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD/DATA CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text. If the disc does not contain text, NO TEXT appears. For DATA CDs, only the track name of the MP3 audio track appears.

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

Chapter, index, or track (DATA CD)

Time information

2 Press ENTER repeatedly to change

the time information.

The display and the kinds of time that you can change depend on the disc you are playing. When playing a DVD T **:**:** Playing time of the current title
Checking the information on the front panel display
You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you
change the time information on your TV screen.
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD
Playing time and number of the current track

When playing a DVD

Playing time of the current title
Remaining time of the current track Remaining time of the current title

TV/VIDEO

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off. You can control your TV using the buttons below.
By pressing TV [/1 VOL +/ TV/VIDEO You can Turn the TV on or off Adjust the volume of the TV Switch the TVs input source between the TV and other input sources
Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be able to control your TV using some of the buttons.
Controlling other TVs with the remote (DVP-NS415 only)
You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturers code.
While holding down TV [/1, press the number buttons to select your TVs manufacturers code (see the table below). Release TV [/1.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
Manufacturer Sony (default) JVC Panasonic Philips RCA Samsung Sanyo Sharp Toshiba Zenith Code number 07 15
If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.
3 Press X/x to select CUSTOM,

Settings and Adjustments

then press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 58 to 62.
4 Press X/x to select the setup item
from the displayed list: LANGUAGE SETUP, SCREEN SETUP, CUSTOM SETUP, or AUDIO SETUP. Then press ENTER.
The Setup item is selected. Example: SCREEN SETUP

Selected item

SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work. DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415
4:3 LETTER BOX ON JACKET PICTURE

Setup items

1 Press DISPLAY when the player is

in stop mode.

5 Select an item using X/x, then

press ENTER.

The options for the selected item appear. Example: TV TYPE

Options

2 Press X/x to select

(SETUP),

6 Select a setting using X/x, then
The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: 16:9

Selected setting

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

LANGUAGE SETUP allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select LANGUAGE SETUP in the Setup Display. To use the display, see Using the Setup Display (page 57).

16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE

To enter the Quick Setup mode
Select QUICK in Step 3. Follow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make basic adjustments (page 25).

OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

MENU (DVD only)

You can select the desired language for the discs menu.
To reset all of the SETUP settings
If you select RESET in Step 3, you can reset all of the SETUP settings on pages 58 to 62 to the default settings. After you select RESET and press ENTER, select YES and press ENTER to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds to complete), or select NO and press ENTER to return to the Control Bar. Do not press [/1 when resetting the player.

AUDIO (DVD only)

Switches the language of the sound track. When you select ORIGINAL, the language given priority in the disc is selected.

SUBTITLE (DVD only)

Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD. When you select AUDIO FOLLOW, the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.
z Hint If you select OTHERS t in MENU, SUBTITLE, and AUDIO, select and enter a language code from Language Code List on page 68 using X/x to select the digit, followed by C/c to move the cursor. You can also use the number buttons to enter the digits (DVP-NS415 only).
When you select a language in MENU, SUBTITLE, or AUDIO that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP)
Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select SCREEN SETUP in the Setup Display. To use the display, see Using the Setup Display (page 57). The default settings are underlined.
Depending on the DVD, 4:3 LETTER BOX may be selected automatically instead of 4:3 PAN SCAN or vice versa.

SCREEN SAVER

The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio) for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to turn off the screen saver.

AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to AUDIO DRC. This affects the output from the following jacks: LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when DOLBY DIGITAL is set to D-PCM (page 62).
STANDARD Normally select this position. TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

WIDE RANGE

Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 20. Select DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS after setting DIGITAL OUT to ON.

DTS (DVD only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
OFF Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.
If you select one of the TVS settings while playing a DVD, the player does not output Dolby Digital signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack (when you set DOLBY DIGITAL in AUDIO SETUP to D-PCM) (page 62).
If you connect a component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the DOWNMIX item in AUDIO SETUP (page 61). Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
Additional Information There is no sound.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 22, 23, 24). , The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set. , The player is in pause mode or in Slowmotion Play mode. , The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode. , If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 61).

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 34).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet. , The MP3 audio track does not have the extension.MP3. , The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension.MP3. , The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. , The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.
, Try using the DVDs menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 32). , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles.
The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not correctly displayed.
, The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characters are displayed as asterisks.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVDs menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 32). , Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The angle can only be changed when the indicator lights up on the front panel display (page 9). , The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The disc does not start playing from the beginning.
, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or A-B Repeat Play has been selected (page 35). , Resume play has taken effect (page 31).
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, unplug the player.
The player starts playing the disc automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function. , AUTO PLAY in CUSTOM SETUP is set to ON (page 60).
Nothing is displayed on the front panel display.
, DIMMER in CUSTOM SETUP is set to OFF. Set DIMMER to BRIGHT or DARK (page 60).
Playback stops automatically.
, While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal.
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the screen and on the front panel display.

, The self-diagnosis function was activated. (See the table on page 65.)
You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. See the operating manual that comes with the disc.
The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears on the front panel display.
, Child Lock is set (page 28).
The disc tray does not open and TRAY LOCKED appears on the front panel display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

C:13:50

Data error appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD.
, The MP3 audio track you want to play is broken. , The data is not MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 data.
First three characters of the service number C 13
Cause and/or corrective action
The disc is dirty. , Clean the disc with a soft cloth (page 7). The disc is not inserted correctly. , Re-insert the disc correctly. Additional Information
E XX To prevent a malfunction, the (xx is a number) player has performed the self-diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5character service number. Example: E 61 10

Glossary

Chapter (page 9)
Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.
Dolby Digital (page 24, 62)
Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data are recorded discretely and little deterioration is realized because all channel data processing is digital.
GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD.