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Settings
and Adjustments
Settings for the Display
(SCREEN SETUP)
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
connected.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 49).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 49).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
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 a CD or DATA
CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver
will help prevent your display device from
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press
The screen saver image appears when you
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play a CD or DATA
CD (MP3 audio)/DATA DVD (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.
◆ BACKGROUND
Selects the background colour or picture on
the TV screen when the player is in stop mode
or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3
audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio).
Selects the background colour or picture on
the TV screen when the player is in stop mode
or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3
audio)/DATA DVD (MP3 audio).
◆ LINE
Selects video signals output from the LINE
(RGB)-TV jack on the rear panel of the
player.
Selects video signals output from the LINE
(RGB)-TV jack on the rear panel of the
player.
Notes
• If your TV does not accept S video or the RGB
signals, no picture will appear on the TV screen,
even if you select “S VIDEO” or “RGB.” Refer to
the instructions supplied with your TV.
even if you select “S VIDEO” or “RGB.” Refer to
the instructions supplied with your TV.
• If your TV has only one SCART (EURO AV)
jack, do not select “S VIDEO.”
16:9
Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
4:3
LETTER
BOX
LETTER
BOX
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the
screen.
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the
screen.
4:3
PAN SCAN
PAN SCAN
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
LINE:
VIDEO
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
Turns on the screen saver.
OFF
Turns off the screen saver.
JACKET
PICTURE
PICTURE
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears, but only when the
jacket picture is already
recorded on the disc (CD-
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does
not contain a jacket picture, the
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
appears, but only when the
jacket picture is already
recorded on the disc (CD-
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does
not contain a jacket picture, the
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
GRAPHICS
A preset picture stored in the
player appears.
player appears.
BLUE
The background colour is blue.
BLACK
The background colour is
black.
black.
VIDEO
Outputs video signals.
S VIDEO
Outputs S video signals.
RGB
Outputs RGB signals.
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Custom Settings
(CUSTOM
SETUP)
Use this to set up playback related and other
settings.
settings.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 49).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 49).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ AUTO POWER OFF
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or
off.
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or
off.
◆ AUTO PLAY
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This
function is useful when the player is
connected to a timer (not supplied).
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This
function is useful when the player is
connected to a timer (not supplied).
◆ DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
◆ PAUSE MODE (DVDs only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
Selects the picture in pause mode.
◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the sound track which contains the
highest number of channels priority when you
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby
Digital format) are recorded.
Gives the sound track which contains the
highest number of channels priority when you
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby
Digital format) are recorded.
Notes
• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language
may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 50).
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 50).
• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 54), the DTS
sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital
sound tracks have the same number of channels,
the player selects PCM, DTS, MPEG, and Dolby
Digital audio sound tracks in this order.
the player selects PCM, DTS, MPEG, and Dolby
Digital audio sound tracks in this order.
◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only) (DVP-NS39 only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
off. Resume playback can be stored in
memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs (page 22).
VIDEO CD only) (DVP-NS39 only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
off. Resume playback can be stored in
memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs (page 22).
Note
If you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume setting
stored in memory may return to the default setting.
stored in memory may return to the default setting.
◆ DivX
Displays the registration code for this player.
For more information, go to
http://www.divx.com/vod
on the Internet.
Displays the registration code for this player.
For more information, go to
http://www.divx.com/vod
on the Internet.
ON
The player enters standby mode
when left in stop mode for more
than 30 minutes.
when left in stop mode for more
than 30 minutes.
OFF
Switches this function off.
OFF
Switches this function off.
ON
Automatically starts playback
when the player is turned on by
a timer (not supplied).
when the player is turned on by
a timer (not supplied).
BRIGHT
Makes the lighting bright.
DARK
Makes the lighting dark.
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:
DIMMER:
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
TRACK SELECTION:
ON
AUTO POWER OFF:
ON
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
Registration Code
DivX:
AUTO
The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is
output with no jitter. Normally
select this position.
that move dynamically, is
output with no jitter. Normally
select this position.
FRAME
The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically,
is output in high resolution.
that do not move dynamically,
is output in high resolution.
OFF
No priority given.
AUTO
Priority given.
ON
Stores the resume setting in
memory for up to 6 discs.
memory for up to 6 discs.
OFF
Does not store the resume
setting in memory. Playback
restarts at the resume point only
for the current disc in the player.
setting in memory. Playback
restarts at the resume point only
for the current disc in the player.
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Settings
and Adjustments
Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 49).
The default settings are underlined.
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 49).
The default settings are underlined.
◆ 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 (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack only
(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 (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack only
when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-
PCM” (page 54).
PCM” (page 54).
◆ DOWNMIX (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2
channels when you play a DVD which has
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the
rear signal components, see “Checking the
audio signal format” (page 39). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when
Switches the method for mixing down to 2
channels when you play a DVD which has
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the
rear signal components, see “Checking the
audio signal format” (page 39). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE (RGB)-TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 54).
(page 54).
◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
STANDARD
Normally, select this position.
TV MODE
Makes low sounds clear even if
you turn the volume down.
you turn the volume down.
WIDE
RANGE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
at a live performance.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
MPEG:
D-PCM
PCM
DTS:
OFF
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
SUR-
ROUND
Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to 2 channels for enjoying
surround sounds.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to 2 channels for enjoying
surround sounds.
NORMAL
Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to 2 channels for use
with your stereo.
downmixed to 2 channels for use
with your stereo.
ON
Normally, select this position. When
you select “ON,” see “Setting the
digital output signal” for further
settings (page 54).
you select “ON,” see “Setting the
digital output signal” for further
settings (page 54).
OFF
The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analogue circuit is minimal.
upon the analogue circuit is minimal.
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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 15.
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.
signals when you connect a component such
as an audio component or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 15.
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.
◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
◆ MPEG (DVDs only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
◆ DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
Note
The analogue audio signals from the LINE RGB-
TV (SCART) jacks are not affected by this setting
and keep their original sampling frequency level.
TV (SCART) jacks are not affected by this setting
and keep their original sampling frequency level.
D-PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without 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 53).
connected to an audio
component without 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 53).
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
multi-channel MPEG audio
sound tracks, only the Front (L)
and Front (R) signals will be
output from your two front
speakers.
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
multi-channel MPEG audio
sound tracks, only the Front (L)
and Front (R) signals will be
output from your two front
speakers.
MPEG
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
OFF
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
ON
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
48kHz/16bit
The audio signals of DVD
VIDEOs are always converted
to 48kHz/16bit.
VIDEOs are always converted
to 48kHz/16bit.
96kHz/24bit
All types of signals including
96kHz/24bit are output in their
original format. However, if the
signal is encrypted for
copyright protection purposes,
the signal is only output as
48kHz/16bit.
96kHz/24bit are output in their
original format. However, if the
signal is encrypted for
copyright protection purposes,
the signal is only output as
48kHz/16bit.
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Additional Information
Additional Information
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.
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.
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected
securely.
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 14)
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
, Set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to an
item appropriate for your system (page 51).
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, If the picture output from your player goes
through your VCR to get to your TV or if
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal
applied to some DVD programmes could
affect picture quality.
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal
applied to some DVD programmes could
affect picture quality.
, The disc is recorded in a colour system that
is different from your TV.
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV TYPE”
under “SCREEN SETUP.”
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 51).
, Depending on the TV, the picture on the
screen becomes black and white when you
play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour
system.
play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour
system.
, When you are using a SCART cord, be sure
to use one that is fully wired (21-pins).
Sound
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 15).
, The audio component input is not correctly
set.
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode.
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack,
check the audio settings (page 53).
check the audio settings (page 53).
, 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.”
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.
(R) signal will be output from your two
front speakers.
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“TV MODE” (page 53).
“AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“TV MODE” (page 53).
Operation
The remote does not function.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
, There are obstacles between the remote and
the player.
, The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the player.
The disc does not play.
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down.
down.
, The disc is skewed.
, The player cannot play certain discs
(page 6).
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the player.
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, 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 42).
(page 42).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
Level 2 or Joliet.
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3
format that conforms to UDF (Universal
Disk Format).
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 45).
, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a
DivX video file.
The JPEG image file cannot be played
(page 42).
(page 42).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
Level 2 or Joliet.
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG
format that conforms to UDF (Universal
Disk Format).
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.)
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 45).
, The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a
DivX video file.
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files start playing simultaneously.
files start playing simultaneously.
, “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”
(page 45).
The DivX video file cannot be played.
, The file is not created in DivX format.
, The file has an extension other than “.AVI”
or “.DIVX.”
, The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD
(DivX video) is not created in a DivX
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet/UDF.
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet/UDF.
, The DivX video file is larger than 720
(width) × 576 (height).
The album/track/file names are not
displayed correctly.
displayed correctly.
, The player can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
“*”.
“*”.
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
beginning.
, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
or A-B Repeat Play is selected (page 26).
, Resume play has taken effect (page 22).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function.
, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is
set to “ON” (page 52).
“Copyright lock” appears and the screen
turns blue when playing in DVD-VR mode.
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)
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)
Playback stops automatically.
, While playing discs with an auto pause
signal, the player stops playback at the auto
pause signal.
pause signal.
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Additional Information
Some functions such as Stop, Fast Play,
Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, Repeat
Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play
cannot be performed.
Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, Repeat
Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme Play
cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able
to do some of the operations above. Refer to
the operating manual that comes with the
disc.
the operating manual that comes with the
disc.
The language for the sound track cannot
be changed.
be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote
(page 23).
(page 23).
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
language for the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be changed
or turned off.
or turned off.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote
(page 23).
(page 23).
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on
the DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of
subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote
(page 23).
(page 23).
, 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 player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, unplug the
player.
player.
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the
screen and on the front panel display.
screen and on the front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.
(See the table on page 58.)
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears on the front panel display.
appears on the front panel display.
, Child Lock is set (page 21).
The disc tray does not open and “TRAY
LOCKED” appears on the front panel
display.
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.
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 41).
, The JPEG image file has the extension
“.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG
format.
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.
format, or is in DivX format but does not
conform to a DivX Certified profile.
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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.
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.
First three
characters of
the service
number
characters of
the service
number
Cause and/or corrective
action
action
C 13
The disc is dirty or recorded
in a format that this player
cannot play (page 6).
in a format that this player
cannot play (page 6).
,Clean the disc with a
cleaning cloth or check its
format.
format.
C 31
The disc is not inserted
correctly.
correctly.
,Re-insert the disc
correctly.
E XX
(xx is a number)
To prevent a malfunction, the
player has performed the
self-diagnosis function.
player has performed the
self-diagnosis function.
,Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service
facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
authorized Sony service
facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
C:13:50
1-15
DVP-NS38/NS39/NS308
59
Additional Information
Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Outputs
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load
impedance)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
LINE (RGB)-TV:
(AUDIO): SCART jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
(VIDEO): SCART jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
(S VIDEO): SCART jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/
75 ohms
(RGB): SCART jack/0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
(VIDEO): SCART jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
(S VIDEO): SCART jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)/
75 ohms
(RGB): SCART jack/0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
General
Power requirements:
Power requirements:
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 8 W
Dimensions (approx.):
Dimensions (approx.):
430
× 43 × 206.5 mm
(width/height/depth) incl. projecting
parts
parts
Mass (approx.): 1.70 kg
Operating temperature: 5
Operating temperature: 5
°C to 35 °C
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories
See page 13.
See page 13.
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
change without notice.
1-15E
2-1
DVP-NS38/NS39/NS308
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-1. UPPER CASE
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
2-2. FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY
4
Two Tapping Screws
6
Upper case
3
Tray Cover
5
Three Tapping Screws
2
Chassis Back
1
4
Claw
1
Claw
2
Claw
3
Claw
5
Front Panel Assembly
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