The H button has a tactile dot.*
X x (stop) button (25) Y X (pause) button (25) Z SUR (surround) button (45) wj (angle) button (25)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.
A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (21) B Z (open/close) button (25) C Number buttons (27)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
D CLEAR button (30) E TOP MENU button (26) F C/X/x/c buttons (25) G O RETURN (return) button (26) H / (replay/step/advance/ step) buttons (25, 40)
Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)
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 (appears for certain discs 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. Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
Currently playing chapter number*2 Currently playing title number*1 Total number of titles*1 Total number of chapters*2 Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.) Type of disc being played*3 Playing time*4 Current setting Options

Control Menu items

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Selected item

Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message

PROGRAM

Quit: DISPLAY
*1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. *2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX video file number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. *3 Displays Super VCD as SVCD. *4 Displays the date for JPEG files.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
List of Control Menu items
Item Item Name, Function TITLE/SCENE/TRACK Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER/INDEX Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK Selects the track to be played. TIME/TEXT Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST Selects the type of titles (DVD-VR mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited PLAY LIST. PROGRAM Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want. SHUFFLE Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order. REPEAT Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album/file repeatedly. A-B REPEAT Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best suits the programme you are watching. SHARPNESS Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture. AV SYNC Adjust the delay between the picture and sound. PARENTAL CONTROL Set to prohibit playback on this player.

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player
Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
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 SCART or video input jack. Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items: Audio/Video cord (phono plug 3 y phono plug 3) (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an 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 audio component. In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern C. Select pattern B when connecting to a TV, projector, or audio component equipped with HDMI input.

INPUT VIDEO

(yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied)

L AUDIO R

TV, projector, or audio component

(yellow)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

L CENTER

to HDMI OUT (green) (blue) (red) to LINE (RGB)-TV
CD/DVD player SCART cord (not supplied)

HDMI cord (not supplied)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

HDMI IN

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

(green)

(blue)
(red) TV, projector, or audio component : Signal flow
Component video cord (not supplied) TV
When connecting to a progressive TV, it is recommended that you use only pattern C. If you connect to your TV using both C and D, a special control signal transmitted via the SCART cable may cause the signal to be switched to the SCART 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 18). Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).

A Video input jack

You will enjoy standard quality images.
C Component video input jacks

B HDMI/DVI input jack

Step 6: Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press.
1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1. 3 Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, select QUICK under SETUP in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 56).
The player displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.

6 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN LINE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY): OFF AUTO MODE (PROGRESSIVE): FULL 4:3 OUTPUT:
4 Press ENTER without inserting a
The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRANAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAOL NEDERLANDS DANSK SVENSKA
7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode 16:9 (page 57) If you have a 4:3 standard TV 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 57)
5 Press X/x to select a language.

8 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack appears.
SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: ON SCREEN SAVER: JACKET PICTURE BACKGROUND: LINE: VIDEO PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT ONLY): VIDEO S VIDEO MODE (PROGRESSIVE): RGB (COMPONENT OFF) 4:3 OUTPUT:
If you connected an audio component using either digital coaxial cord/HDMI cord, select YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT.
12Press X/x to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you wish to send to your audio component.
If your audio component has a Dolby Digital decoder, select DOLBY DIGITAL. Otherwise, select D-PCM.

AUDIO SETUP STANDARD AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: D-PCM DTS: DOLBY DIGITAL 48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit
9 Press X/x to select the type of
signal you want to output from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack.
Video signals VIDEO (page 58) S video signals S VIDEO (page 58) RGB signals RGB (COMPONENT OFF) (page 58)

13Press ENTER.

DTS is selected.
AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: PCM DTS: OFF 48kHz/96kHz PCM: OFF ON

10Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your audio component such as an amplifier (receiver) appears.
Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver)? Select the type of jack you are using.
YES LINE OUTPUT L/R(AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT NO
14Press X/x to select whether or
not you wish to send a DTS signal to your audio component.
If your audio component has a DTS decoder, select ON. Otherwise, select OFF.
11Press X/x to select the type of
jack (if any) you are using to connect to an audio component, then press ENTER.
If you did not connect an audio component, select NO, then go to step 15. If you connected an audio component using just an audio cord, select YES: LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO), then go to step 15.

15Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is finished and connections are complete. If your audio component has an MPEG audio decoder, set MPEG to MPEG (page 61).
When PhotoTV HD mode is activated (page 50), the selection for TV TYPE is skipped.
4 Press Z on the player, and place a

Playback

disc on the disc tray.

Playing Discs

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

5 Press H.

The disc tray closes. The player starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the audio component. Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 26. For VIDEO CDs, see page 27.
CLEAR TOP MENU RETURN (replay) ZOOM SLOW PLAY
TIME/TEXT MENU ENTER DISPLAY (advance)

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.
One-Touch Play (for HDMI connections only)
With one touch of the H button on the remote, the player and your TV automatically turn on and the TVs input is switched to the player. Playback starts automatically. The TVs input will also switch to the player automatically, in the following cases: You press H, TOP MENU, MENU, or DISPLAY buttons on the remote. Note that these buttons are not effective when you play audio CD or MP3 audio track in AUDIO (MP3) mode. If a disc with auto play function is loaded.

2 Press H.

The player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in step 1.
z Hint To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H.
1 Press DISPLAY when the player is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER.
The options for ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST appear.
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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, track name, ID3 tag information (MP3 audio), or file name (DivX video) recorded on the disc.
3 Press X/x to select a setting.
PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from ORIGINAL for editing. ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded.
1 Press TIME/TEXT during playback.
The following display appears.

T 1:01:57

4 Press ENTER.
Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback)
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu for your selection appears. Select an item using the number buttons, and press ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations (press H when Press SELECT appears). Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.

Time information

2 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to
change the time information.
The available time information depends upon the type of disc you are playing.
Checking the play information of the disc

To check the DVD/CD text

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to display text recorded on the DVD/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.

To return to the menu

Press O RETURN.
z Hint To play without using PBC, press./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. Play without PBC appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice then press H.

The display for registering a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears. When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears.

Custom Parental Control

You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 40 discs. When you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is cancelled.
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
Custom parental control is set. appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu.
Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop playback.
To turn off the Custom Parental Control function
Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Custom Parental Control. Press X/x to select OFF t, then press ENTER. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.
The options for PARENTAL CONTROL appear.

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To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set
Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL display appears.

OFF ON PLAYER PASSWORD

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER.
Press X/x to select ON t, then press ENTER.
If you have not entered a password
Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player is ready for playback.
The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.
z Hint If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number 199703 using the number buttons when the CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL display asks you for your password, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
Press X/x to select STANDARD, then press ENTER.
The selection items for STANDARD are displayed.
Parental Control (limited playback)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The PARENTAL CONTROL function allows you to set a playback limitation level.
Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER.
The area is selected. When you select OTHERS t, select and enter a standard code in the table on page 70 using the number buttons.
Press X/x to select LEVEL, then press ENTER.
The selection items for LEVEL are displayed.
Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

4 Press the number buttons to select
the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you want to search.
If you make a mistake Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number.
The player starts playback from the selected number.
To search for a scene using the time code (DVD and DivX video files only)
In step 2, select TIME/TEXT. Playing time of the current title or file is selected. Then, press ENTER. Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER. For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, just enter 2:10:20.

Selected row

z Hints When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD), track (CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD), or file (DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD (DivX video)) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER. You can display the first scene of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by selecting one of the scenes. For details, see Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) (page 42).

3 Press ENTER.

** (**) changes to -- (**).
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The title, chapter, or track number displayed is the same number recorded on the disc. You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW/ DVD+R/DVD+R DL using the time code.

Searching by Scene

(PICTURE NAVIGATION)
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.
4 Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter,
title, or track, and press ENTER.
PICTURE NAVI ENTER RETURN DISPLAY
Playback starts from the selected scene.
To return to normal play during setting
z Hint If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right of the screen. To display the additional chapters, titles, or tracks, select the bottom scenes and press x. To return to the previous scene, select the top scenes and press X.
1 Press PICTURE NAVI during

CHAPTER VIEWER

Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select some items.
2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to

select an item.

CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each chapter. TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only): displays the first scene of each title. TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD/ Super VCD only): displays the first scene of each track.
The first scene of each chapter, title, or track appears as follows.

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD (DivX video files)/DATA DVD (DivX video files) recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from either the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can hear the instruments from both speakers by selecting the left channel.

Checking the audio signal format
You can check the audio signal format by pressing (audio) repeatedly during playback. The format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below. When playing a DVD VIDEO
If DTS in AUDIO SETUP is set to OFF (page 61), the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks.

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
Rear (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2.1

Front (L/R) + Center

When playing a DivX video file on a DATA CD or a DATA DVD

MP3 audio

1: MP3 128k

Bit rate

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. This only works when playing a multichannel Dolby audio sound track. Furthermore, if the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, the surround effect will only be heard when DOLBY DIGITAL is set to DPCM and MPEG is set to PCM in AUDIO SETUP (page 61).

To cancel the setting

Select OFF in step 2. TVS DYNAMIC THEATER, TVS DYNAMIC, TVS WIDE This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV. TVS NIGHT This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialogue and enjoy the surround sound effects of TVS WIDE at low volume. TVS STANDARD Use this setting when you want to use TVS with 2 separate speakers.
When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects cannot be heard. When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off the surround setting of the connected TV or audio component. Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings. Not all discs will respond to the TVS NIGHT function in the same way. If you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/ HDMI OUT jack and set DOLBY DIGITAL to DOLBY DIGITAL, MPEG to MPEG, and DTS to ON in AUDIO SETUP, sound will come from your speakers but it will not have the SURROUND effect. The TVS effects do not work when using the Fast Play or Slow Play functions, even though you can change the TVS modes.

You can select the way the slides are displayed during a slide show.
Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode. Press X/x to select then press ENTER.
3 ( 12) 4) 1( 29/10/2008 MODE 1 MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3 MODE 4 MODE 5 OFF

(EFFECT),

The options for EFFECT appear.
The default setting is underlined. MODE 1: the images randomly cycle through the effects. MODE 2: the next image slides over the previous image. MODE 3: the image sweeps in from top to bottom. MODE 4: the image sweeps in from left to right. MODE 5: the image stretches out from the center of the screen. OFF: turns off this function.
Note that this setting does not work if the JPEG file has rotation information. Depending on the JPEG RESOLUTION setting (page 62), some effect may not function.

Enjoying DivX Videos

DivX video files that the player can play
The player can play data that is recorded in DivX format, and which has the extension.AVI or.DIVX. The player will not play files with the extension.AVI or.DIVX if they do not contain a DivX video.
z Hint For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, see DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the player can play (page 46).

About DivX Video Files

DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX Certified product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX video files.
DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that the player can play
Playback of DATA CDs and DATA DVDs on this player is subject to certain conditions: With DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain DivX video files in addition to MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files, the player plays only the DivX video files. However, this player only plays DATA CDs whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.
The player may not play a DivX video file when the file has been combined from two or more DivX video files. The player cannot play a DivX video file of size more than 720 (width) 576 (height)/2 GB. Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may be unclear or the sound may skip. The player cannot play some DivX video files that are longer than 3 hours.

About playback order of data on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs
See About playback order of albums, tracks, and files (page 46). Note that the playback order may not be applicable, depending on the software used for creating the DivX video file, or if there are more than 200 albums and 600 DivX video files in each album.

Playing DivX Video Files

You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs and DATA DVDs.

MENU ENTER RETURN

Press C or c.
To turn the display on or off
Selecting a DivX video file
The list of files in the album appears.
Press X/x to select a file, and press ENTER.
The selected file starts playing.
z Hint You can view the disc information while playing a DivX video file (page 27).
If there are no DivX video files recorded on the DATA CD/DATA DVD, a message appears to indicate that the disc is not playable. Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may pause or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format. Note, however, this player does not conform to WMA (Windows Media Audio) format. Because of the compression technology used for DivX video files, it may take some time after you press H (play) for the picture to appear. Depending on the DivX video file, the sound may not match the pictures on the screen.
To go to the next or previous DivX video file without turning on the above file list
You can select the next or previous DivX video file in the same album by pressing > or. You can also select the first file of the next album by pressing > during playback of the last file of the current album. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by using. To return to the previous album, select it from the album list.
z Hint If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play the DivX video files as many times as the preset number. The following occurrences are counted: when the mains lead is disconnected. when the disc tray is opened. when another file is played.
A list of albums on the disc appears. Only albums that contain DivX video files are listed.
Playback starts from the selected album. To select DivX video files, see Selecting a DivX video file (page 54).
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 56 to 63.

PAUSE MODE (DVDs only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.
Displays the registration code for this player. For more information, go to http://www.divx.com/vod on the Internet.

Settings for the Sound

(AUDIO SETUP)
AUDIO SETUP allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select AUDIO SETUP in the Setup Display. To use the display, see Using the Setup Display (page 55). The default settings are underlined.
AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: PCM DTS: OFF 48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit

DOLBY SURROUND NORMAL

Normally, select this position. Multi-channel audio signals are output to 2 channels for enjoying surround sounds. Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to 2 channels for use with your stereo.

DIGITAL OUT

Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.
ON Normally, select this position. When you select ON, see Setting the digital output signal for further settings. The influence of the digital circuit upon the analogue circuit is minimal. If you are using the HDMI OUT jack, PCM sound will be output depending on the connected equipment. If the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purposes, the signal is only output as 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to AUDIO DRC. This function affects the output from the following jacks: LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks LINE (RGB)-TV jack DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when DOLBY DIGITAL is set to D-PCM (page 61).
STANDARD Normally, select this position. TV MODE WIDE RANGE Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an audio component or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see page 18. Select DOLBY DIGITAL, MPEG, DTS, and 48kHz/96kHz PCM after setting DIGITAL OUT to ON. If you connect a component that is incompatible with the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from the speakers, risking damage to your ears or speakers.

There is no picture or the picture noise appears when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again.
The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in TV TYPE under SCREEN SETUP.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
The picture is black and white.
, Set LINE in SCREEN SETUP to an item appropriate for your TV (page 58). , Depending on the TV, the picture on the screen becomes black and white when you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system. , If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to use one that is fully wired (21-pins).

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 audio component (page 18). , The audio component 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 (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack, check the audio settings (page 60). , While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select 2:STEREO, 2:1/L, or 2:2/R. , When playing multichannel MPEG audio soundtracks, only the Front (L) and Front (R) signal will be output from your two front speakers. , The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format, in this case set AUDIO(HDMI) in HDMI SETUP to PCM (page 63).
, The region code on the DVD does not match the player. , Moisture has condensed inside the player (page 3). , The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized (page 6).
The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 46).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet. , The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3 format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format). , 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 MPEG-1 Audio Layer III data. , The player cannot play audio tracks in mp3PRO format. , MODE (MP3, JPEG) is set to IMAGE (JPEG) (page 50). , The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file. Additional Information
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack
, Try the following: 1Turn the player off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again. , The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals).
The JPEG image file cannot be played (page 46).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet. , The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format). , The file has an extension other than.JPEG or.JPG. , The image is larger than 3072 (width) 2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed even if the file size is within this specified capacity.) , The image does not fit the screen (the image is reduced). , MODE (MP3, JPEG) is set to AUDIO (MP3) (page 50). , The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file.

The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVDs menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 26). , 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.
Copyright lock appears and the screen turns blue when playing in DVD-VR mode.
, Images taken from digital broadcasts, etc., may contain copy protection signals, such as complete copy protection signals, single copy signals, and restriction-free signals. When images that contain copy protection signals are played, a blue screen may appear instead of the images. It may take a while when looking for playable images. (For player that cannot play images that contain a copy protection only)
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, unplug the player.
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 68.)
Playback stops automatically.
, While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal.
The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears on the front panel display.
, Child Lock is set (page 26).
Display language on the screen switches automatically.
, When LANGUAGE FOLLOW is set to ON in the HDMI SETUP (page 63), the display language on the screen automatically switches, according to the language setting of the connected TV, if you change the language settings on your TV, etc.
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.
Data error appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
, The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/ DivX video file you want to play is broken. , The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III data. , The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF (page 46). , The JPEG image file has the extension.JPG or.JPEG, but is not in JPEG format. , The file you want to play has the extension.AVI or.DIVX, but is not in DivX format, or is in DivX format but does not conform to a DivX Certified profile.

26th May, 2008

Get more from your favourite movies with new DVP-NS708H upscaling DVD player
o o o o o Upscales DVD to 1080p resolution for superb picture quality with HD TV PhotoTV HD for optimised still image viewing BRAVIA Sync for easy, integrated operation from TV remote HDMI output Elegant styling with high-gloss black front panel
Get the very best out of your DVD movie collection with the new DVP-NS708H upscaling DVD player from Sony. A perfect complement to your BRAVIA LCD television or any HD Ready TV, the DVP-NS708H upscales Standard Definition DVDs to 1080p for sublime, detail-packed pictures. The highest resolution format your HD TV can display, 1080p presents 1920x1080 Full HD images with progressive scanning. This guarantees a richer, more cinematic viewing experience, especially at larger TV screen sizes. Its also a great way to get even more enjoyment from your precious digital photo collection. JPEG images burned onto CD or DVD from your Cyber-shot or
digital SLR camera can be enjoyed on a connected
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For simple operation and less living room clutter, the DVP-NS708H can be controlled via BRAVIA Sync using your TVs remote. Heres the perfect answer for any home theatre fan who wants to get the very best out of DVD movies or their digital photo collection. says Ayhan Akyz, Product Manager for DVD Player products. The DVP-NS708H upscales Standard Definition signals to 1080p for beautiful, detail-packed images that look amazing on your BRAVIA television or home cinema projector. Your favourite DVDs have never looked better!
DVP-NS708H DVD Player: Key Features
HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface High Resolution Video Output: 720p/1080i/1080p Up-convert Precision Drive 3 Mechanism for stable, accurate playback CD playback: High Resolution JPEG, CD-R/RW/ Data CD (MP3) & SVCD (Simple Playback) Playback of DVD-R/RW/-R DL ( VR and Video Mode ) and DVD+R/+RW/+R DL Playback of DVD-R/-RW/-R DL/+R/+RW/+R DL and CD-R/RW with DivX Precision Cinema Progressive (PCP) BRAVIA Sync Progressive Scan Output 12 bit/108 MHz Noise Shaped Video D/A Converter PhotoTV HD Component Video Outputs Coaxial Digital Output

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NOTES TO EDITORS Environmental Info Sony is engaged in a constant review of its manufacturing, operational and business areas: practices to ensure that its products are developed in an environmentally responsible way. This approach can broadly be divided into three
Environmental Information: 3Ps
The Power Consumption on Standby mode is only 0.1 watt. Halogenated materials may pose a risk to the environment if disposed of improperly. To minimize this risk for the DVD-NS708 DVD Player, the flame retardants of the front panel and certain printed circuit boards are halogen-free.
The packaging cushions, used to protect the DVD Player NS708 are made from paper, of which 70% or more is recycled paper. The instruction manual is printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Sony is determined to lead the way as a responsible manufacturer, and as a result we are focussing on three key areas of investment: 1. 2. 3. Reducing CO2 gas emissions Increasing the percentage of renewable energy used in manufacturing facilities Minimising the resources used by our factories in manufacturing
For more information, please contact: Maja Hauke, Corporate Communications, Sony Europe Tel: 817383 / email: Maja.Hauke@eu.sony.com
About Sony Sony manufactures audio, video, communications and information technology products for the global consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be one of the worlds leading digital entertainment brands. Sony recorded consolidated global annual sales of EUR 55.83 billion (yen 8,296 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, based on an average market exchange rate for the same period of yen 148.6 to the EUR. It employs approximately 163,000 people worldwide. In Europe, the Sony Group recorded consolidated annual sales of EUR 13.71 billion (yen 2,038 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. Sony Europe, headquartered at the Sony Center am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, is responsible for the company's European electronics business and registered consolidated sales of EUR 9.12 billion for the same period. For more information on Sony Europe, please visit http://www.sony-europe.com and