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A
Audio L/R input jacks
This connection will use your TV’s or audio
component’s two speakers for sound.
component’s two speakers for sound.
B
Digital audio input jack
If your audio component has a Dolby*
1
Digital, DTS*
2
, or MPEG audio decoder and
a digital input jack, use this connection. You
can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS
(5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround
effect.
can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS
(5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround
effect.
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #:
5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are
registered trademarks and the DTS logos and
Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-
2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are
registered trademarks and the DTS logos and
Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-
2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
b
• After you have completed the connection, make
• After you have completed the connection, make
the appropriate settings in Quick Setup (page 14).
If your audio component has an MPEG audio
decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 33). Otherwise, no
sound or a loud noise will come from your
speakers.
If your audio component has an MPEG audio
decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 33). Otherwise, no
sound or a loud noise will come from your
speakers.
• The TVS effects of this player cannot be used
with this connection.
• In order to listen to DTS sound tracks, you must
use this connection. DTS sound tracks are not
output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
jacks, even if you set “DTS” to “ON” in Quick
Setup (page 14).
output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
jacks, even if you set “DTS” to “ON” in Quick
Setup (page 14).
Step 3: Connecting the
Mains Lead
Mains Lead
Plug the player and TV mains lead (power
cord) into a mains.
cord) into a mains.
Step 4: Preparing the
Remote
Remote
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching
the
the
3 and # ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on the player.
b
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote
casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light
from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid
possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosion.
possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosion.
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Controlling TVs with the remote
You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of your Sony TV with the
supplied remote.
and power switch of your Sony TV with the
supplied remote.
Available buttons
Depending on the connected unit, you may
not be able to control your TV using all or
some of the buttons on the supplied remote.
Depending on the connected unit, you may
not be able to control your TV using all or
some of the buttons on the supplied remote.
To control other TVs with the remote
You can control the volume, input source, and
power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
appropriate manufacturer’s code.
You can control the volume, input source, and
power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
appropriate manufacturer’s code.
b
When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number may be reset to the default setting. Set
the appropriate code number again.
When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number may be reset to the default setting. Set
the appropriate code number again.
1
While holding down TV
[/1, press the
number buttons to select your TV’s
manufacturer’s code.
manufacturer’s code.
2
Release TV
[/1.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the
one that works with your TV.
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the
one that works with your TV.
◆ For RMT-D187P/RMT-D189P remote
commander only
◆ For RMT-D187A/RMT-D189A remote
commander only
Buttons
Operations
TV
[/1
Turn the TV on or off
2/VOL (volume)
+/–
+/–
Adjust the volume of the
TV
TV
TV
t/TV INPUT
(input select)
Switch the TV’s input
source between the TV and
other input sources
source between the TV and
other input sources
Manufacturer
Code number
Sony
01 (default)
Hitachi
24
JVC
33
LG/Goldstar
76
Panasonic
17, 49
Philips
06, 08, 72
Samsung
71
Sharp
29
Toshiba
38
Manufacturer
Code number
Sony
01 (default)
Hitachi
02
LG/Goldstar/NEC 04
MGA/Mitsubishi 13
Panasonic
19
Philips
21
Pioneer
16
RCA
10
Samsung
20
Sharp
18
Toshiba
07
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Step 5: Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments for using the
player.
To skip an adjustment, press
number of basic adjustments for using the
player.
To skip an adjustment, press
>. To return
to the previous adjustment, press
.. The
on-screen displays differ depending on the
player model. Oceanian model is used for
illustration unless otherwise specified.
player model. Oceanian model is used for
illustration unless otherwise specified.
1
Turn on the TV then press
[
/
1.
2
Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on your TV screen.
player appears on your TV screen.
“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP”
(press enter to run Quick Setup) appears
at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select
“QUICK” (quick) under “SETUP”
(setup) in the Control Menu to run Quick
Setup (page 19).
(press enter to run Quick Setup) appears
at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select
“QUICK” (quick) under “SETUP”
(setup) in the Control Menu to run Quick
Setup (page 19).
3
Press ENTER without inserting a
disc.
The Language Setup Display appears.
The available languages differ depending
upon the player model.
The available languages differ depending
upon the player model.
4
Press
X/x to select a language.
The player displays the menu and
subtitles in the selected language.
subtitles in the selected language.
5
Press ENTER.
The Screen Setup Display appears.
6
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 29)
◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
• 16:9 (page 29)
◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
(page 29)
7
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of jack used to connect your audio
component appears.
of jack used to connect your audio
component appears.
8
Press
X/x to select the type of jack
(if any) you are using to connect to
an audio component, then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
Select “NO,” if you do not connect an
audio component, then go to step 12.
Select “YES: LINE OUTPUT L/R
(AUDIO),” if you connect an audio
component using an audio cable, then go
to step 12.
Select “YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT,” if
you connect an audio component using a
digital coaxial cable.
audio component, then go to step 12.
Select “YES: LINE OUTPUT L/R
(AUDIO),” if you connect an audio
component using an audio cable, then go
to step 12.
Select “YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT,” if
you connect an audio component using a
digital coaxial cable.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
DANSK
SVENSKA
FRANÇAIS
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
OFF
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD):
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT ONLY)
:
AUTO
MODE
(PROGRESSIVE)
:
FULL
4:3 OUTPUT:
16:9
YES
NO
Is this player connected to an amplifier
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you
are using.
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you
are using.
LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)
DIGITAL OUTPUT
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9
Press
X/x to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal to your audio
component.
If your audio component has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “DOLBY
DIGITAL.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
Digital decoder, select “DOLBY
DIGITAL.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
10
Press ENTER.
“DTS” is selected.
11
Press
X/x to select whether or
not to send a DTS signal to your
audio component.
If your audio component has a DTS
decoder, select “ON.” Otherwise, select
“OFF.”
decoder, select “ON.” Otherwise, select
“OFF.”
12
Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished and connections
are complete.
If your audio component has an MPEG
audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG”
(page 33).
are complete.
If your audio component has an MPEG
audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG”
(page 33).
Connecting a USB Device
(DVP-NS628P only)
(DVP-NS628P only)
You can connect a USB device to the USB
jack of the player to play video, photo, or
music files. For a list of USB devices that can
be connected to the player, refer “Playable
USB Devices” (supplement). For details on
playable files, see “Playable Media” page 37.
jack of the player to play video, photo, or
music files. For a list of USB devices that can
be connected to the player, refer “Playable
USB Devices” (supplement). For details on
playable files, see “Playable Media” page 37.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the USB device before connecting it to
the player.
with the USB device before connecting it to
the player.
To play data files, see “Playing video, photo,
and music files from USB device (DVP-
NS628P only)” (page 26).
and music files from USB device (DVP-
NS628P only)” (page 26).
To remove the USB device
Stop playback and disconnect the USB device
from the USB jack.
Stop playback and disconnect the USB device
from the USB jack.
b
• Take the precaution of backing up important files
• Take the precaution of backing up important files
on the USB device before connecting it to the
player.
player.
• Do not forcibly connect the USB device and make
sure the plug is oriented correctly.
• Do not connect the player and the USB device
through a USB hub.
• Make sure no virus-infected files are contained on
a USB device before use.
• This player supports USB Mass Storage Class
only.
• This player supports USB device with FAT12,
FAT16, or FAT32 format only.
• Some USB devices may not work with this player.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
MPEG:
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL
DTS:
D-PCM
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
MPEG:
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL
PCM
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
USB device
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Playback
Playing Discs
1
Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on your TV screen.
2
Press
Z on the player, and place a
disc on the disc tray.
3
Press
N.
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 7. For VIDEO CDs,
see page 17.
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 7. For VIDEO CDs,
see page 17.
If a disc is inside the player
Press
Press
N.
To stop playback
Press
Press
x.
To pause playback
Press
Press
X.
z
You can have the player turned off automatically
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than
30 minutes. To turn this function on or off, set
“AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to
“ON” or “OFF” (page 31).
You can have the player turned off automatically
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than
30 minutes. To turn this function on or off, set
“AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to
“ON” or “OFF” (page 31).
b
• Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
• Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
your disc.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
your disc.
• Discs created on DVD recorders must be correctly
finalized before they can be played. For more
information about finalizing, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the DVD
recorder.
information about finalizing, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the DVD
recorder.
Note on playing DTS sound tracks on a
DVD VIDEO
DTS audio signals are output only through the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
DVD VIDEO
DTS audio signals are output only through the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
To resume playback from the point where
you stopped the disc (Multi-disc Resume)
you stopped the disc (Multi-disc Resume)
When you press
N again after you stop
playback, the player starts playback from the
point when you pressed
point when you pressed
x.
z
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press
x
twice, then press
N.
• With DVD VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs, the player
stores the point where you stopped the disc for up
to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you
insert the same disc. If you store a resume
playback point for the seventh disc, the resume
playback point for the first disc is deleted.
to 6 discs and resumes playback the next time you
insert the same disc. If you store a resume
playback point for the seventh disc, the resume
playback point for the first disc is deleted.
Playback side
facing down
facing down
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• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this
function to work (page 31).
function to work (page 31).
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
and Programme Play.
• With some discs, Resume Play may not work,
depending on the point you stop playback, or if
you press
you press
[/1.
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
(PBC Playback)
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on
your 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 (press
(PBC Playback)
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on
your 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 (press
N when “Press
SELECT” appears).
To return to the menu
Press
Press
O RETURN.
z
To play without using PBC, press
To play without using PBC, press
./> or the
number buttons while the player is stopped to select
a track, then press
a track, then press
N 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
the player starts continuous play. You cannot play
still pictures such as a menu.
To return to PBC playback, press
x twice then
press
N.
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Control Menu display
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:
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the media type.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
Press
Press
X/x to select the Control Menu item, then press ENTER.
For details about the item, see “List of Control Menu items” (page 19, 20).
*
1
Displays the album number for video, photo, and
music files, scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC
is on), and track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs.
music files, scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC
is on), and track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs.
*
2
Displays the video, photo, music files numbers,
and index numbers for VIDEO CDs.
and index numbers for VIDEO CDs.
*
3
Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”
*
4
Displays the date for photo files.
Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2 (Except CD and when “MEDIA” is set to “MUSIC”)
m
Control Menu display off
,
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
OFF
SET
ON
PLAY
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
Quit:
PROGRAM
ENTER
DISPLAY
Currently playing chapter number
*
2
Playing time
*
4
Total number of chapters
*
2
Options
Current setting
Total number of titles
*
1
Playback status
(
(
N
Playback,
X
Pause,
x
Stop, etc.)
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
selected Control
Menu item
Operation message
Selected item
Control Menu items
Type of disc
being played
being played
*
3
Currently playing title number
*
1
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List of Control Menu items
Item
Item Name, Function
TITLE/SCENE/TRACK
CHAPTER/INDEX
TRACK
Selects the title, scene, track,
chapter, or index to be played.
chapter, or index to be played.
1
Press
X/x to select the search
method.
“** (**)” is selected (** refers
to a number).
to a number).
2
Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”
3
Press the number buttons to
select the number you want to
search.
select the number you want to
search.
4
Press ENTER.
TIME/TEXT
Checks the elapsed time and the
remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and
music searching (DVD and DivX
video files only).
remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and
music searching (DVD and DivX
video files only).
1
Press ENTER.
2
Input the time code using the
number buttons, then press
ENTER.
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.”
2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20
seconds after the beginning, just
enter “2:10:20.”
b
You cannot search for a scene on a
DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD+R DL
using the time code.
You cannot search for a scene on a
DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD+R DL
using the time code.
DISC/USB
for DVP-NS628P only
(page 26)
Selects either USB or DISC
playback mode.
Selects either USB or DISC
playback mode.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST
Selects the type of titles (DVD-VR
mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL
one, or an edited PLAY LIST.
mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL
one, or an edited PLAY LIST.
PROGRAM
(page 21)
Selects the title, chapter, or track to
play in the order you want.
play in the order you want.
SHUFFLE
(page 22)
Plays the title, chapter, or track in
random order.
random order.
REPEAT
(page 22)
Plays all titles/tracks/albums or a
single title/chapter/track/album/file
repeatedly.
single title/chapter/track/album/file
repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT
(page 23)
Specifies the parts you want to play
repeatedly.
repeatedly.
PARENTAL CONTROL
(page 24)
Set to prohibit playback on this
player.
Set to prohibit playback on this
player.
SETUP
(page 14, 28)
QUICK:
Use Quick Setup to choose the
desired language of the on-screen
display, the aspect ratio of the TV
and the audio output signal.
Use Quick Setup to choose the
desired language of the on-screen
display, the aspect ratio of the TV
and the audio output signal.
CUSTOM:
In addition to the Quick Setup
setting, you can adjust various other
settings.
In addition to the Quick Setup
setting, you can adjust various other
settings.
RESET:
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to
the default setting.
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to
the default setting.
ZOOM
Magnifies the image up to four times
the original size, and scroll using
the original size, and scroll using
C/
X/x/c.
To return to normal view, press
CLEAR.
This function is available for all
pictures except a background image.
To return to normal view, press
CLEAR.
This function is available for all
pictures except a background image.
ANGLE
Changes the angle.
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE
(page 24)
Selects the picture quality that best
suits the programme you are
watching.
Selects the picture quality that best
suits the programme you are
watching.
SHARPNESS
(page 24)
Exaggerates the outline of the image
to produce a sharper picture.
to produce a sharper picture.
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z
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
when you select any item
except “OFF” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,”
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS,”
“ZOOM,” “TVS” only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY
LIST” indicator lights up in green when you select
“PLAY LIST” (default setting). The “ANGLE”
indicator lights up in green when you can change
the angle. The “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE”
indicator lights up in green when any setting other
than “STANDARD” is selected.
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS,”
“ZOOM,” “TVS” only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY
LIST” indicator lights up in green when you select
“PLAY LIST” (default setting). The “ANGLE”
indicator lights up in green when you can change
the angle. The “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE”
indicator lights up in green when any setting other
than “STANDARD” is selected.
◆ Items for DATA discs or USB (DVP-NS628P
only)
TVS (TV Virtual Surround)
Selects surround sound effect when
connecting a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers. 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) jack, the surround
effect will only be heard when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-
PCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM”
in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 32).
connecting a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers. 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) jack, the surround
effect will only be heard when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-
PCM” and “MPEG” is set to “PCM”
in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 32).
The default setting is underlined.
• OFF
Cancels the setting.
• OFF
Cancels the setting.
• 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 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.
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.
Use this setting when you want to
use TVS with 2 separate speakers.
b
• When you select one of the TVS
• When you select one of the TVS
modes, turn off the surround setting
of the connected TV or audio
component.
of the connected TV or audio
component.
• The TVS effects do not work when
using the Fast Play or Slow Play
functions, even though you can
change the TVS modes.
functions, even though you can
change the TVS modes.
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Item
Item Name, Function
ALBUM
Selects the album that contains
music and photo files to be played.
music and photo files to be played.
FILE
Selects the photo file to be played.
ALBUM
Selects the album that contains video
file to be played.
file to be played.
FILE
Selects the video file to be played.
DATE
Displays the date the picture was
taken by a digital camera.
taken by a digital camera.
INTERVAL
(page 27)
Specifies the duration for which the
slides are displayed on the screen.
slides are displayed on the screen.
EFFECT
(page 27)
Selects the effects to be used for
changing slides during a slide show.
changing slides during a slide show.
MEDIA
VIDEO: plays video files.
PHOTO/MUSIC: plays photo and
music files as a slide show.
PHOTO: plays photo files.
MUSIC: plays music files.
PHOTO/MUSIC: plays photo and
music files as a slide show.
PHOTO: plays photo files.
MUSIC: plays music files.
b
• For details on playable files, see
• For details on playable files, see
“Playable Media” page 37.
• Depending on the contents, the
player will play all files regardless of
the “MEDIA” settings.
the “MEDIA” settings.
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Various Play Mode
Functions
Functions
You can set the following play modes:
• Programme Play (page 21)
• Shuffle Play (page 22)
• Repeat Play (page 22)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 23)
• Programme Play (page 21)
• Shuffle Play (page 22)
• Repeat Play (page 22)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 23)
b
The play mode is cancelled when:
– you open the disc tray.
– you remove the USB device (DVP-NS628P only).
– you press
The play mode is cancelled when:
– you open the disc tray.
– you remove the USB device (DVP-NS628P only).
– you press
[/1 and the player enters standby mode.
– you change the setting of “DISC/USB” (DVP-
NS628P only).
Creating your own
programme (Programme Play)
You can play the contents in the order you
want. You can programme up to 99 titles,
chapters, and tracks.
want. You can programme up to 99 titles,
chapters, and tracks.
1
After selecting
(PROGRAM)
on the Control Menu (page 18), press
X/x to select “SET
X/x to select “SET
t
,” then press
ENTER.
2
Press
c.
The cursor moves to the title or track row
“T” (in this case, “01”).
“T” (in this case, “01”).
3
Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to programme.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press
want to programme.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press
X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
Next, press
X/x to select “03” under “C,”
then press ENTER.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press
For example, select track “02.”
Press
X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
PROGRAM
1. TITLE
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
“TRACK” is displayed when you play
a VIDEO CD or CD.
a VIDEO CD or CD.
Recorded titles or tracks
PROGRAM
1. TITLE – –
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
T
C
ALL
01
02
03
04
05
06
02
03
04
05
06
– –
02
03
04
05
03
04
05
01
Recorded chapters
PROGRAM
1. TITLE – –
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
C
ALL
03
04
05
06
04
05
06
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
02
01
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
PROGRAM
1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
Selected title and chapter
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4
Repeat steps 2 to 3, to programme
other titles, chapters, or tracks.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
other titles, chapters, or tracks.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
5
Press
N.
Programme Play begins.
When the programme ends, you can
restart the same programme again by
pressing
When the programme ends, you can
restart the same programme again by
pressing
N.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1. To
play the same programme again, select “ON”
in step 1 and press ENTER.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1. To
play the same programme again, select “ON”
in step 1 and press ENTER.
To change or cancel a programme
1
Follow step 1 of “Creating your own
programme (Programme Play).”
programme (Programme Play).”
2
Select the programme number of the title,
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using
X/x and press c. If you
want to delete the title, chapter, or track
from the programme, press CLEAR.
from the programme, press CLEAR.
3
Follow step 3 of “Creating your own
programme (Programme Play)” for new
programming. To cancel a programme,
select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.
programme (Programme Play)” for new
programming. To cancel a programme,
select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.
To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or
tracks in the programmed order
Press
tracks in the programmed order
Press
X and select “ALL CLEAR” in step 2 of
“Creating your own programme (Programme
Play)” and press ENTER.
Play)” and press ENTER.
z
You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Programme Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play
(page 22) or Shuffle Play (page 22).
You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Programme Play, follow the steps of Repeat Play
(page 22) or Shuffle Play (page 22).
b
• When you programme tracks on a Super VCD, the
• When you programme tracks on a Super VCD, the
total playing time is not displayed.
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
1
After selecting
(SHUFFLE) on
the Control Menu (page 18), press
X/
x to select the item to be shuffled.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
◆ When Programme Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
◆ When Programme Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Programme Play
2
Press ENTER.
Shuffle Play starts.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1.
z
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option,
press
press
N. Shuffle Play starts.
• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in
random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
b
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
Playing repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play all of the titles or tracks, or a
single title, chapter, or track repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Programme Play modes.
single title, chapter, or track repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Programme Play modes.
1
After selecting
(REPEAT) on
the Control Menu (page 18), press
X/
x to select the item to be repeated.
PROGRAM
1. TRACK 0 2
ALL CLEAR
2. TRACK
– –
3. TRACK
– –
4. TRACK
– –
5. TRACK
– –
6. TRACK
– –
7. TRACK
– –
0:15:30
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
T
Selected track
Total time of the programmed tracks
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• DISC: repeats all of the titles, tracks, or
albums. (Select ORIGINAL or PLAY
LIST in DVD-VR mode)
LIST in DVD-VR mode)
• USB: repeats all albums
(
DVP-NS628P
only)
• TITLE: repeats the current title
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter
• TRACK: repeats the current track
• FILE (video files only): repeats the
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter
• TRACK: repeats the current track
• FILE (video files only): repeats the
current file
• ALBUM: repeats the current album
◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play
is activated
• ON: repeats Programme Play or Shuffle
◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play
is activated
• ON: repeats Programme Play or Shuffle
Play
2
Press ENTER.
Repeat Play starts.
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1.
b
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
Repeating a specific
portion (A-B Repeat Play)
You can play a specific portion of a title,
chapter, or track repeatedly.
chapter, or track repeatedly.
1
After selecting
(A-B REPEAT)
on the Control Menu (page 18), press
X/x to select “SET t,” then press
ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.
X/x to select “SET t,” then press
ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.
2
During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
3
When you reach the ending point
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 1.
b
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple
titles.
• You may not set A-B Repeat Play for contents in
DVD-VR mode that contains still pictures.
A 18 - 1:32:30
B
A 18 - 1:32:55
B 18 - 1:33:05
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Customizing the
Playback Configuration
Playback Configuration
Adjusting the playback
picture
(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)
You can adjust the video signal from the
player to obtain the picture quality you want.
player to obtain the picture quality you want.
1
After selecting
(CUSTOM
PICTURE MODE) on the Control Menu
(page 18), press
(page 18), press
X/x to select the
setting you want.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard
picture
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the colour intensity
picture contrast and the colour intensity
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and colour intensity
further increasing the picture contrast
and colour intensity
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level
• CINEMA 2: white colours become
brighter and black colours become
richer, and the colour contrast is
increased
richer, and the colour contrast is
increased
• MEMORY
t: adjusts the picture in
greater detail
2
Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
The selected setting takes effect.
z
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
b
The “BRIGHTNESS” setting is not effective if you
connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO)
jack and select “PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT
OUT ONLY)” to “ON” using the “SCREEN
SETUP.”
The “BRIGHTNESS” setting is not effective if you
connect the player via the LINE OUT (VIDEO)
jack and select “PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT
OUT ONLY)” to “ON” using the “SCREEN
SETUP.”
Sharpening the picture
(SHARPNESS)
You can enhance the outlines of images to
produce a sharper picture.
produce a sharper picture.
1
After selecting
(SHARPNESS)
on the Control Menu (page 18), press
X/x to select a level.
The default setting is underlined.
• OFF: cancels this option
• 1: enhances the outline
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1
X/x to select a level.
The default setting is underlined.
• OFF: cancels this option
• 1: enhances the outline
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1
2
Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
The selected setting takes effect.
Locking discs
(PARENTAL
CONTROL)
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions
as following:
• Custom Parental Control*
• Parental Control
as following:
• Custom Parental Control*
• Parental Control
After selecting
(PARENTAL
CONTROL) on the Control Menu (page 18),
the options appear as shown below.
Select the option you want.
The default setting is underlined.
• *ON
the options appear as shown below.
Select the option you want.
The default setting is underlined.
• *ON
t: Sets the playback restrictions so
that the player will not play inappropriate
discs (Custom Parental Control)
discs (Custom Parental Control)
• PLAYER
t: Playback of some DVD
VIDEOs can be limited according to a
predetermined level such as the age of the
users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
with different scenes (Parental Control).
See “Parental Control (limited playback)”
(page 25) for detailed settings
predetermined level such as the age of the
users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
with different scenes (Parental Control).
See “Parental Control (limited playback)”
(page 25) for detailed settings
• PASSWORD
t: Enter a 4-digit password
using the number buttons. The same
password is used for Custom Parental
Control* and Parental Control. Also use this
menu to change the password
password is used for Custom Parental
Control* and Parental Control. Also use this
menu to change the password
• *OFF
t: Turns off the Custom Parental
Control function
* DVP-NS628P only
PICTURE
Changes the contrast.
BRIGHTNESS
Changes the overall
brightness.
brightness.
COLOR
Makes the colours
deeper or lighter.
deeper or lighter.
HUE
Changes the colour
balance.
balance.
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Parental Control (limited playback)
You can set a playback limitation level.
1
After selecting
(PARENTAL
CONTROL) on the Control Menu
(page 18), press
(page 18), press
X/x to select “PLAYER
t,” then press ENTER.
The password is required.
The password is required.
2
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
3
Press
X/x to select “STANDARD,” then
press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
4
Press
X/x to select a geographic area as
the playback limitation level, then press
ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS
ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS
t,” select
and enter a standard code in the table on
page 41 using the number buttons.
page 41 using the number buttons.
5
Press
X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press
ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
6
Select the level you want using
X/x, then
press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
To turn off the Parental Control function,
set “LEVEL” to “OFF.”
set “LEVEL” to “OFF.”
z
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat step 1 of “Parental Control (limited
playback).” When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask
you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter
a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
player and press
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat step 1 of “Parental Control (limited
playback).” When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask
you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter
a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
player and press
N. When the display for entering
your password appears, enter your new password.
b
Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change
the parental control level while playing the disc. In
this case, enter your password, then change the
level. If the Resume Play mode is cancelled, the
level returns to the previous level.
Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change
the parental control level while playing the disc. In
this case, enter your password, then change the
level. If the Resume Play mode is cancelled, the
level returns to the previous level.
Playing Video, Photo,
and Music Files
and Music Files
The player can play video, photo, or music
files. For details on playable files, see
“Playable Media” page 37.
files. For details on playable files, see
“Playable Media” page 37.
b
DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD
format automatically start playing when inserted.
DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD
format automatically start playing when inserted.
1
Press MENU.
The list of albums appears.
2
Press
X/x to select the album.
3
Press
N.
Playback starts from the selected album.
To select a specific video or music file,
press ENTER and press
press ENTER and press
X/x to select a
track or file, and then press ENTER.
To select a specific photo file, see
“Selecting a photo file” (page 26).
To select a specific photo file, see
“Selecting a photo file” (page 26).
To stop playback
Press
Press
x.
To go to the next or previous page
Press
Press
c or C.
To return to the previous display
Press
Press
O RETURN.
To go to the next or previous music and
video files
Press
video files
Press
> or . during playback.
Note that you cannot return to the previous
album by using
album by using
., and that you need to
select the previous album from the album list.
To turn the display on or off
Press MENU repeatedly.
Press MENU repeatedly.
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To play music with lyrics
Press SUBTITLE while playing music files
that contain unsynchronized lyric
information. To display next/previous line,
press
Press SUBTITLE while playing music files
that contain unsynchronized lyric
information. To display next/previous line,
press
X/x.
z
• By setting “MEDIA” to “PHOTO/MUSIC,” you
• By setting “MEDIA” to “PHOTO/MUSIC,” you
can view a slideshow with sound when the music
and photo files are placed in the same album.
and photo files are placed in the same album.
• Set “MEDIA” to “MUSIC” to enable lyrics
function.
• Depending on the contents, the player will play all
files regardless of the “MEDIA” settings.
• If the number of viewing times is preset, you can
play DivX video files as many times as the preset
number. The following occurrences are counted:
– when the disc tray is opened.
– when another file is played.
– when “DISC/USB” (DVP-NS628P only) or
number. The following occurrences are counted:
– when the disc tray is opened.
– when another file is played.
– when “DISC/USB” (DVP-NS628P only) or
“MEDIA” settings are changed.
– when the player is turned off. This includes
when the player is automatically turned off by
the Auto Power Off function. Press
the Auto Power Off function. Press
X instead of
x to stop viewing (DVP-NS618P only).
b
The player supports MP3 ID3 Lyrics only.
The player supports MP3 ID3 Lyrics only.
Playing video, photo, and music
files from USB device
(DVP-NS628P only)
files from USB device
(DVP-NS628P only)
1
After connecting the USB device
(page 15), select
(page 15), select
(DISC/USB)
on the Control Menu (page 18).
2
Press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
• DISC: Plays files from a disc
• USB: Plays files from a USB device
The default setting is underlined.
• DISC: Plays files from a disc
• USB: Plays files from a USB device
3
Select USB and follow step 3 of
“Playing Video, Photo, and Music
Files” (page 25) to start playback.
You can change to DISC mode
automatically by pressing
“Playing Video, Photo, and Music
Files” (page 25) to start playback.
You can change to DISC mode
automatically by pressing
Z without
turning on the Control Menu display.
Press
Press
N to start disc playback.
b
• For some device, LUN (Logical Unit Number)
• For some device, LUN (Logical Unit Number)
may appear. To change the LUN or original
storage, press
storage, press
when the list of albums
or tracks is displayed.
• If the number of viewing times is preset, you can
play DivX video files as many times as the preset
number. The following occurrences are counted:
– when
number. The following occurrences are counted:
– when
Z is pressed.
– when another file is played.
– when the player is turned off. This includes
– when the player is turned off. This includes
when the player is automatically turned off by
the Auto Power Off function. Press
the Auto Power Off function. Press
X instead of
x to stop viewing.
– when USB device is removed.
– when “DISC/USB” or “MEDIA” settings are
– when “DISC/USB” or “MEDIA” settings are
changed.
Selecting a photo file
1
Press MENU.
The list of albums appears.
The list of albums appears.
2
Press
X/x to select the album, then
press PICTURE NAVI.
The image files in the album appear in 16
subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on
the right.
The image files in the album appear in 16
subscreens. A scroll box is displayed on
the right.
To display additional images, select a
bottom image and press
bottom image and press
x. To return to a
previous image, select a top image and
press
press
X.
3
Press
C/X/x/c to select the image you
want to view, and press ENTER.
The selected image appears.
The selected image appears.
To go to the next or previous photo file
Press
Press
C or c during playback.
Note that you cannot return to the previous
album by using
album by using
C. Select the previous album
from the album list.
To rotate a photo image
Press
Press
X/x while viewing the image. Each
time you press
X, the image rotates
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
To return to normal view, press CLEAR.
Note that the view also returns to normal if
you press
To return to normal view, press CLEAR.
Note that the view also returns to normal if
you press
C/c to go to the next or previous
image.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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14
15
16
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10
11
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To display photo information
Press SUBTITLE while viewing photo files.
The detailed information for the selected
photo file appears.
Press SUBTITLE while viewing photo files.
The detailed information for the selected
photo file appears.
is displayed when the picture was taken
using flash.
is displayed when the image is
automatically rotated.
To hide the information, press SUBTITLE.
Note that the above information may not
appear depending on the digital camera.
To hide the information, press SUBTITLE.
Note that the above information may not
appear depending on the digital camera.
To stop viewing the photo
Press
Press
x.
b
PICTURE NAVI does not work if “MUSIC” is
selected in “MEDIA” (page 20).
PICTURE NAVI does not work if “MUSIC” is
selected in “MEDIA” (page 20).
Setting the pace for a
slide show (INTERVAL)
You can set the time the slides are displayed
on the screen.
on the screen.
1
After selecting
(INTERVAL) on
the Control Menu (page 18), press
X/
x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• NORMAL: sets to standard duration
• FAST: sets a duration shorter than
The default setting is underlined.
• NORMAL: sets to standard duration
• FAST: sets a duration shorter than
NORMAL
• SLOW 1: sets a duration longer than
NORMAL
• SLOW 2: sets a duration longer than
SLOW 1
2
Press ENTER.
Selecting the slides’
appearance (EFFECT)
You can select the way the slides are
displayed during a slide show.
displayed during a slide show.
1
After selecting
(EFFECT) on
the Control Menu (page 18), press
X/
x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• MODE 1: the images randomly cycle
The default setting is underlined.
• MODE 1: the images randomly cycle
through the effects
• MODE 2: the next image sweeps in
from top left to bottom right
• 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 centre of the screen
• OFF: turns off this function
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