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Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display
You can make various adjustments to items,
such as picture and sound.
For details on each Setup Display item, see
pages from 28 to 33.
such as picture and sound.
For details on each Setup Display item, see
pages from 28 to 33.
b
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority
over the Setup Display settings and not all of the
functions described may work.
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority
over the Setup Display settings and not all of the
functions described may work.
1
Press DISPLAY when the player is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear.
• QUICK: makes the basic adjustments
• QUICK: makes the basic adjustments
(page 14)
• CUSTOM: makes various adjustments
• RESET: resets all the settings explained
• RESET: resets all the settings explained
on pages 28 to 33
3
Press
X/x to select “CUSTOM,”
then press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
Select the setup category and adjust each
item following the instructions on pages
28 to 33.
Select the setup category and adjust each
item following the instructions on pages
28 to 33.
LANGUAGE SETUP
You can set various languages for the on-
screen display or sound track.
screen display or sound track.
◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according
to the language you selected for the sound
track.
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according
to the language you selected for the sound
track.
z
If you select “OTHERS
If you select “OTHERS
t” in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List” on
page 41 using the number buttons.
language code from “Language Code List” on
page 41 using the number buttons.
b
If you select a language in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on
a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will
be automatically selected.
If you select a language in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on
a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will
be automatically selected.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
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SCREEN SETUP
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
connected.
The default settings are underlined and differ
depending on the player model.
depending on the player model.
◆ 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).
b
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
◆ COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)
Selects the colour system when you play a
VIDEO CD.
Selects the colour system when you play a
VIDEO CD.
◆ SCREEN SAVER
The screen saver image appears when the
player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes,
or when you play a CD, or music files 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 the
player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes,
or when you play a CD, or music files for
more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will
help prevent your display device from
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press
N 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 music files.
Selects the background colour or picture on
the TV screen when the player is in stop mode
or while playing a CD, or music files.
◆ PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT
ONLY)
If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p)
format signals, set “PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)” to “ON.”
Note that you must connect to a progressive
format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks (page 10).
ONLY)
If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p)
format signals, set “PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)” to “ON.”
Note that you must connect to a progressive
format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks (page 10).
16:9
Select this when connecting to 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 connecting to 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 connecting to 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.
AUTO
Outputs the video signal in the
system of the VIDEO CD,
either PAL or NTSC. If your
TV is the DUAL system, select
AUTO.
system of the VIDEO CD,
either PAL or NTSC. If your
TV is the DUAL system, select
AUTO.
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
PAL
Changes the video signals of an
NTSC VIDEO CD and outputs
it in the PAL system.
NTSC VIDEO CD and outputs
it in the PAL system.
NTSC
Changes the video signals of a
PAL VIDEO CD and outputs it
in the NTSC system.
PAL VIDEO CD and outputs it
in the NTSC system.
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.
OFF
To output normal (interlace)
signals.
signals.
ON
To output progressive signals.
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To output progressive signals
1
Select “PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY),” and
press ENTER.
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY),” and
press ENTER.
2
Select “ON,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
The display asks for confirmation.
3
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The video switches to a progressive
signal for 5 seconds.
The video switches to a progressive
signal for 5 seconds.
4
If the picture appears normal, select
“YES,” and press ENTER.
If not, select “NO,” and press ENTER.
“YES,” and press ENTER.
If not, select “NO,” and press ENTER.
To reset the setting
If the picture does not appear normal or goes
blank, press
If the picture does not appear normal or goes
blank, press
[/1 to turn off the player, and
enter “369” using the number buttons on the
remote, then press
remote, then press
[/1 to turn on the player
again.
◆ MODE (PROGRESSIVE)
In order for these images to appear natural on
your screen when output in progressive
mode, the progressive video signal needs to
be converted to match the type of DVD
software that you are watching.
This setting is effective only when you set
“PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT
ONLY)” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “ON.”
In order for these images to appear natural on
your screen when output in progressive
mode, the progressive video signal needs to
be converted to match the type of DVD
software that you are watching.
This setting is effective only when you set
“PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT
ONLY)” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “ON.”
◆ 4:3 OUTPUT
This setting is effective only when you set
“TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to
“16:9.”
Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
progressive signals. If you can change the
aspect ratio on your progressive format
(525p/625p) compatible TV, change the
setting on your TV, not the player. This
setting is effective only when
“PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT
ONLY)” is set to “ON” in “SCREEN
SETUP.”
This setting is effective only when you set
“TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to
“16:9.”
Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
progressive signals. If you can change the
aspect ratio on your progressive format
(525p/625p) compatible TV, change the
setting on your TV, not the player. This
setting is effective only when
“PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT
ONLY)” is set to “ON” in “SCREEN
SETUP.”
For Taiwan model only
◆ BLACK LEVEL
Selects the black level (setup level) for the
video signals output from the jacks other than
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
Selects the black level (setup level) for the
video signals output from the jacks other than
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
For Taiwan model only
◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)
Selects the black level (setup level) for the
video signals output from the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this
when the player outputs progressive signals
(page 29).
Selects the black level (setup level) for the
video signals output from the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this
when the player outputs progressive signals
(page 29).
AUTO
Automatically detects the
software type (film-based or
video-based) and selects the
appropriate conversion mode.
Normally, select this position.
software type (film-based or
video-based) and selects the
appropriate conversion mode.
Normally, select this position.
VIDEO
Fixes the conversion mode to
the mode for video-based
software.
the mode for video-based
software.
FULL
Select this when you can
change the aspect ratio on your
TV.
change the aspect ratio on your
TV.
NORMAL
Select this when you cannot
change the aspect ratio on your
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio
signal with black bands on left
and right sides of the image.
change the aspect ratio on your
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio
signal with black bands on left
and right sides of the image.
ON
Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
signal to the standard level.
OFF
Lowers the standard black level.
Use this when the picture
becomes too white.
Use this when the picture
becomes too white.
OFF
Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
Normally, select this position.
signal to the standard level.
Normally, select this position.
ON
Raises the standard black level.
Use this setting when the
picture appears too dark.
Use this setting when the
picture appears too dark.
16:9 aspect ratio TV
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CUSTOM SETUP
Use this to set up playback related and other
settings.
settings.
The default settings are underlined and differ
depending on the player model.
depending on the player model.
◆ 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.
b
• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language
• 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 28).
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 28).
• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 33), 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 audio, and
Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order.
the player selects PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and
Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order.
◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD 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 16).
VIDEO CD 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 16).
b
If you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume setting
stored in memory may return to the default settings.
If you run Quick Setup, Multi-disc Resume setting
stored in memory may return to the default settings.
◆ DivX (DVP-NS618P and DVP-NS628P
only)
Displays the registration code for this player.
For more information, go to
http://www.divx.com/vod
on the Internet.
only)
Displays the registration code for this player.
For more information, go to
http://www.divx.com/vod
on the Internet.
OFF
Switches this function off.
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.
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.
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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AUDIO SETUP
You can set the sound according to the
playback and connection conditions.
playback and connection conditions.
The default settings are underlined and differ
depending on the player model.
depending on the player model.
◆ 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.
– 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 OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack only
when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-
PCM” (page 32).
PCM” (page 32).
◆ 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. This function affects
the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.
– 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. This function affects
the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 32).
(page 32).
◆ 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.
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 11.
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 11.
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.
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.
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.
When you select “ON,” see
“Setting the digital output signal”
for further settings.
OFF
The influence of the digital
circuit upon the analogue circuit
is minimal.
circuit upon the analogue circuit
is minimal.
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.
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 32).
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 32).
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◆ 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.
b
• When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS
sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 33).
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 33).
• If you connect the player to audio
equipment without a DTS decoder, do not
set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 33). A loud noise may come out from
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 33). A loud noise may come out from
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
◆ 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
b
The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT
L/R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting
and keep their original sampling frequency level.
The analogue audio signals from the LINE OUT
L/R (AUDIO) jacks are not affected by this setting
and keep their original sampling frequency level.
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
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 cable securely.
, The connecting cables are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 10)
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.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, The disc is recorded in a colour system that
is different from your TV.
, You set the “PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)” to “ON” in
“SCREEN SETUP” (page 29) even though
your TV cannot accept the progressive
signal. In this case, refer to page 30 to reset
the setting.
“SCREEN SETUP” (page 29) even though
your TV cannot accept the progressive
signal. In this case, refer to page 30 to reset
the setting.
, If the colour system of your player does not
match with that of your TV, change the
colour system of the player. For details, see
page 8. (You cannot change the colour
system of the DVD disc itself.)
colour system of the player. For details, see
page 8. (You cannot change the colour
system of the DVD disc itself.)
, Even if your TV is compatible with
progressive format 525p/625p signals and
connected using COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks, the image may be affected when
you set the player to progressive format. In
this case, set the “PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)” in
“SCREEN SETUP” to “OFF” (page 29) so
that the player is set to normal (interlace)
format.
connected using COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks, the image may be affected when
you set the player to progressive format. In
this case, set the “PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)” in
“SCREEN SETUP” to “OFF” (page 29) so
that the player is set to normal (interlace)
format.
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect the connecting cable securely.
, The connecting cable is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the audio component (page 11).
, 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 32).
check the audio settings (page 32).
, 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.” Press AUDIO to select
the recorded track.
come out when you select “2:STEREO,”
“2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.” Press AUDIO to select
the recorded track.
, When playing multichannel MPEG audio
sound tracks, only the Front (L) and Front
(R) signals will be output from two front
speakers.
(R) signals will be output from 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 32).
“AUDIO DRC” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“TV MODE” (page 32).
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 2).
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the player.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
(page 3).
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, The player cannot play a recorded disc that
is not correctly finalized (page 38).
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 21).
, Resume play has taken effect (page 16).
“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)
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.
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.
screen.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.
(See the table on page 36.)
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 8).
The disc tray does not open and “T LOCK”
(DVP-NS518P and DVP-NS618P only) or
“TRAY LOCKED” (DVP-NS628P only)
appears on the front panel display.
(DVP-NS518P and DVP-NS618P only) or
“TRAY LOCKED” (DVP-NS628P only)
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 video, photo, and music
files.
when playing video, photo, and music
files.
, The video, photo, and music files you want
to play is broken.
USB (DVP-NS628P only)
The player does not detect a USB device
connected to the player.
connected to the player.
, The USB device is not securely connected
to the player (page 15).
, The USB device or a cable is damaged.
, Disc mode has not been switched to USB
mode.
, Compatibility with all encoding/writing
softwares, recording devices, and recording
media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
USB device may produce noise or
interrupted audio or may not play at all.
media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
USB device may produce noise or
interrupted audio or may not play at all.
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Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear on the
screen)
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. 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. 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 37).
in a format that this player
cannot play (page 37).
, 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.
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Playable Media
*
1
DVP-NS628P only.
*
2
DVP-NS518P can play video files in MPEG-1 format only.
Notes about video, photo, or
music files that the player can
play
music files that the player can
play
The player can play the following files:
*
1
DVP-NS618P and DVP-NS628P only
DivX
DivX
®
is a video file compression technology,
developed by DivX, Inc.
*
2
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
*
3
Only support movie data of cyber shot.
*
4
Files with copyright protection (Digital Right
Management) cannot be played.
Management) cannot be played.
*
5
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard
format defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization)/IEC
(International Electrotechnical Commission)
MPEG which compresses audio data.
format defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization)/IEC
(International Electrotechnical Commission)
MPEG which compresses audio data.
The player will play any file in the above
table, even if the file format differs. Playing
such data may generate noise that can result
in speaker damage. The player can play the
following files:
• Photo files that conform to the DCF*
table, even if the file format differs. Playing
such data may generate noise that can result
in speaker damage. The player can play the
following files:
• Photo files that conform to the DCF*
image file format.
• DATA CDs recorded according to ISO
9660** Level 1/Level 2, or its extended
format, Joliet.
format, Joliet.
• DATA DVDs recorded according to UDF
(Universal Disk Format).
Type
Disc Logo
Icon
Characteristic
DVD VIDEO
• Commercial DVD
• DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
• DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+R DLs in +VR mode
• DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R
DLs in video mode
DVD-VR mode
• DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R
DLs in VR (Video
Recording) mode
Recording) mode
CD
• Music CD
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music
format
VIDEO CD
• Super VCDs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video
CD/Super VCD format
DATA disc or USB
*
1
–
• DATA CD/DATA DVD or
USB
*
1
devices containing
video
*
2
, photo, or music
files
File Type
File format
Extension
Video
DivX
*
1
*
2
“.avi” or
“.divx”
“.divx”
MPEG-1
*
3
“.mpg” or
“.mpeg”
“.mpeg”
MPEG-4
(simple
profile)
(simple
profile)
*
1
*
4
“.mp4” or
“.m4v”
“.m4v”
Photo
JPEG
“.jpeg” or
“.jpg”
“.jpg”
Music
MP3
*
5
“.mp3”
WMA
*
4
“.wma”
AAC
*
4
“.m4a”
LPCM/WAVE “.wav”
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* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
** A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
Organization for Standardization).
z
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
of the file names, the files will be played in that
order.
order.
• To play a complex hierarchy of folders may take
some time. Create albums with no more than two
hierarchies.
hierarchies.
• Set “MEDIA” to “PHOTO/MUSIC” to repeat
both music and photo files. See “Playing
repeatedly (Repeat Play)” page 22.
repeatedly (Repeat Play)” page 22.
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• Some video, photo, and music files may not play,
• Some video, photo, and music files may not play,
depending on the encoding/recording condition.
• To start playback and proceed to the next or
another album may take some time.
• The player cannot play music files in mp3PRO or
WMA Pro format.
• If the playing time of either music or photo is
longer, the longer one continues without sound or
image.
image.
• To display Progressive photo files or photo files
of 3,000,000 pixels or more may take time and the
duration may seem longer than your selected
setting.
duration may seem longer than your selected
setting.
• The player will recognize a maximum of 200
albums, regardless of the selected mode. It can
recognize up to 300 music files and 300 photo
files when “PHOTO/MUSIC” is selected, 600
music files when “MUSIC” is selected, 600 photo
files when “PHOTO” is selected, and 600 video
files when “VIDEO” is selected.
recognize up to 300 music files and 300 photo
files when “PHOTO/MUSIC” is selected, 600
music files when “MUSIC” is selected, 600 photo
files when “PHOTO” is selected, and 600 video
files when “VIDEO” is selected.
• The player may not play a combination of two or
more video files.
• The player cannot play a video file of size more
than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.
• The player may not play certain video files that
are longer than 3 hours.
• Depending on the file, normal playback may not
be possible. The picture may be unclear, playback
may not appear smooth, the sound may skip, etc.
You are recommended to create the file at a lower
bit rate.
may not appear smooth, the sound may skip, etc.
You are recommended to create the file at a lower
bit rate.
• The player may not playback the high bit rate
video file on the DATA CD smoothly. You are
recommended to playback using DATA DVD.
recommended to playback using DATA DVD.
• When playing visual data that is not supported by
MPEG-4 format, only sound will be heard.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play
commercial DVDs (playback only) labelled
with identical region codes. This system is
used to protect copyrights.
back of the unit and only will play
commercial DVDs (playback only) labelled
with identical region codes. This system is
used to protect copyrights.
Commercial DVDs labelled
will also
play on this player.
Depending on the commercial DVD, there
may be no region code indication, even
though playing the commercial DVD is
prohibited by area restrictions.
may be no region code indication, even
though playing the commercial DVD is
prohibited by area restrictions.
b
• Notes about recordable media
• Notes about recordable media
Some recordable media cannot be played on this
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs,
even if they have been correctly finalized. In this
case, view the disc by normal playback. Also
some DATA discs created in Packet Write format
cannot be played.
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs,
even if they have been correctly finalized. In this
case, view the disc by normal playback. Also
some DATA discs created in Packet Write format
cannot be played.
• Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Various music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies are marketed by some
record companies. Please be aware that among
those discs, there are some that do not conform to
the CD standard and may not be playable by this
product.
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Various music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies are marketed by some
record companies. Please be aware that among
those discs, there are some that do not conform to
the CD standard and may not be playable by this
product.
• For player that cannot play images that
contain a copy protection only
Images in DVD-VR mode with CPRM*
protection may not be played if they contain a
copy protection signal, “Copyright lock” appears
on the screen.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Images in DVD-VR mode with CPRM*
protection may not be played if they contain a
copy protection signal, “Copyright lock” appears
on the screen.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects the
copyright of images.
copyright of images.
• Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
ALL
DVP–XXXX
00V 00Hz
00W
NO.
0-000-000-00
X
Region code
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However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
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 operating instructions
supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
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 operating instructions
supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
About MPEG-4 VISUAL (DVP-
NS618P and DVP-NS628P only)
NS618P and DVP-NS628P only)
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER
THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
USE OF A CONSUMER FOR DECODING
VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4
VIDEO”) THAT WAS ENCODED BY A
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A
VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG
LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL
BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA,
LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
USE OF A CONSUMER FOR DECODING
VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4
VIDEO”) THAT WAS ENCODED BY A
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A
VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG
LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL
BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA,
LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
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Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Outputs
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load
impedance)
LINE OUT (AUDIO):
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P
B
/C
B
,
P
R
/C
R
) (Taiwan model):
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
:
interlace*
1
= 0.648 Vp-p,
progressive or interlace*
2
= 0.7 Vp-p/75
ohms
*
1
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is ON
*
2
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is OFF
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P
B
/C
B
,
P
R
/C
R
) (Model for other area):
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/ C
R
:
0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
LINE OUT (VIDEO):
Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
USB (DVP-NS628P only):
USB jack Type A, maximum current
500 mA (For connecting USB device)
500 mA (For connecting USB device)
General
Power requirements:
Power requirements:
Taiwan model: 110 V AC, 60Hz
Model for other areas: 110 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
See page 2 for further information.
Model for other areas: 110 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
See page 2 for further information.
Power consumption:
DVP-NS518P and DVP-NS618P: 8 W
DVP-NS628P: 10 W
DVP-NS628P: 10 W
Dimensions (approx.):
430
u 43 u 207 mm (width/height/depth)
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.):
DVP-NS518P and DVP-NS618P: 1.5 kg
DVP-NS628P: 1.6 kg
DVP-NS628P: 1.6 kg
Operating temperature: 5
qC to 35 qC
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories
• Audio/Video cable (phono plug
• Audio/Video cable (phono plug
u 3
y
phono plug
u 3) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
change without notice.
E
NERGY
S
TAR
R
is a U.S. registered mark.
As an
E
NERGY
S
TAR
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Partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this product
meets the
meets the
E
NERGY
S
TAR
R
guidelines for
energy efficiency.
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