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- Page 1 3-085-050-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS425P © 2003 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Warning
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DVP-NS425P Serial No.______________ CAUTION You are cautioned that any change... -
Page 3: Precautions
TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! . - Page 5 Using Various Additional Functions ..... . . 49 Locking Discs (PARENTAL CONTROL) ......49 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote .
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Page 6: About This Manual
About this Manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning... -
Page 7: Notes About The Discs
Notes • Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs 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. -
Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (25) B Disc tray (25) C Front panel display (9) (remote sensor) (14) E A (open/close) button (25) F H/Playback Dial (25, 36) G X (pause) button (26) H x (stop) button (26) I PROGRESSIVE button*/indicator... -
Page 9: Front Panel Display
Front panel display When playing back a DVD Disc type Playing status Lights up during Current audio signal (44) Repeat Play (34) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (28) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (34) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Lights up during Playing status... -
Page 10: Rear Panel
Rear panel DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20, 21, 22) B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack (19, 20, S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack* (15) D S VIDEO OUT jack* (15) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT** jacks * Do not press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel if you have connected the TV to these... - Page 11 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (52) OPEN/CLOSE button (25) C Number buttons (28) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (31) E SUBTITLE button (46) F AUDIO button (44) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (26) SCAN/SLOW buttons (36) I X PAUSE button (26)
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Page 12: Guide To The Control Menu Display
Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY to turn on. Control Menu Display The Control Menu display will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, please refer to the pages in the parentheses. - Page 13 List of Control Menu Items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 37)/SCENE (page 37)/TRACK (page 37) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 37)/INDEX (page 37) Selects the chapter or index to be played. ALBUM (page 29) Selects the album to be played.
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Page 14: Hookups
Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. •... -
Page 15: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C. In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connection C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). - Page 16 B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. Do not press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel if you have connected the TV to this jack (page 17).
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Page 17: Using The Progressive Button
Using the PROGRESSIVE button You can fine-tune the Progressive 480p video signal output when you press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) and connect the player using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV that is able to accept the video signal in progressive format. -
Page 18: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, Components to be connected Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers MD deck/DAT deck... - Page 19 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO (red) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 15).
- Page 20 Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
- Page 21 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi- channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, use CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT...
- Page 22 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/...
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Page 23: Step 5: Connecting The Power Cord
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. Step 6: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. Turn on the TV. - Page 24 Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using. LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER.
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Page 25: Playing Discs
Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Turn on your TV. Press [/1. The player turns on. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. -
Page 26: Additional Operations
Additional operations Operation Press x Stop Pause Press X Press X or H Resume play after pause Press > on the Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in remote, or briefly turn the H/Playback continuous play mode Dial* on the player clockwise Press . -
Page 27: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Multi-Disc Resume)
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) 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. When you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted. -
Page 28: Using The Dvd's Menu
Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these... -
Page 29: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track
z Hint To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. - Page 30 Select an album using X/x and press ENTER. The list of tracks contained in the album appears. J A Z Z 1 ( 9 0 ) 0 1 S H E I S S P E C I A L 0 2 A L L Y O U N E E D I S .
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Page 31: Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)
When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.) When you press MENU and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 29), the albums are... - Page 32 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Press X/x to select “SET press ENTER. “TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or CD. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1.
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Page 33: Playing In Random Order
To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.” Press ENTER. z Hint You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. -
Page 34: Repeat Play
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Program Play modes. CLEAR Press REPEAT during playback. The following display appears. - Page 35 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER. The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears. A 18 - 1:32:30 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. A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:33:05 When you reach the ending point...
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Page 36: Searching For A Scene
Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described. -
Page 37: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc
To locate a point quickly (Search) During playback, turn and hold the Playback Dial clockwise to locate a point in the playback direction, or counterclockwise to locate a point in the opposite direction. When you find the point you want, release the dial to return to normal playback speed. - Page 38 When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback SCENE INDEX When playing a CD TRACK When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) ALBUM TRACK Example: when you select CHAPTER “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes or scenes.
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Page 39: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and quickly find the desired scene. Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item. • CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only) •... -
Page 40: Viewing Information About The Disc
Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc. - Page 41 To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) text By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, the track name and album name appear. You can also display the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on your TV screen.
- Page 42 When playing a VIDEO CD, Super VCD (without PBC functions) or CD Playing time and number of the current track Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Text (returns to top automatically) z Hints •...
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Page 43: Sound Adjustments
Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left... -
Page 44: Surround Mode Settings
Checking the audio signal format If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) appears as shown below. Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch 1 : ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL Front (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency + Center Effect) - Page 45 DYNAMIC Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). 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. WIDE Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using...
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Page 46: Enjoying Movies
Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback. The number of the angle appears on the display. -
Page 47: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)
Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the program you are watching. ENTER Press PICTURE MODE during playback. -
Page 48: Sharpening The Outline Of Image (Sharpness)
Sharpening the Outline of Image (SHARPNESS) The Sharpness function sharpens the outlines of images on your TV screen. ENTER DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (SHARPNESS), then press ENTER. The options for “SHARPNESS” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5... -
Page 49: Using Various Additional Functions
Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (PARENTAL CONTROL) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. Number buttons DISPLAY... - Page 50 Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER. The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” select and enter a standard code in the table on page 51 using the number buttons. Press X/x to select “LEVEL,”...
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Page 51: Changing The Password
Area Code Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico 2362... -
Page 52: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. Number buttons You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can... -
Page 53: Settings And Adjustments
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 54 to 58. -
Page 54: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)
Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “16:9” SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) To enter the Quick Setup mode Select “QUICK” in Step 3. Follow from Step 5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make basic adjustments (page 23). -
Page 55: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 53). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:... -
Page 56: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)
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 signal and the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up on the front panel. Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level. -
Page 57: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)
PAUSE MODE (DVD only) Selects the picture in pause mode. AUTO The picture, including subjects 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. TRACK SELECTION (DVD only) Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you... -
Page 58: Setting The Digital Output Signal
DOWNMIX (DVD 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 59: Additional Information
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely. - Page 60 Operation The remote does not function. , 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 batteries in the remote are weak.
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Page 61: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)
, Child Lock is set (page 26). The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD. -
Page 62: Glossary
Glossary Chapter (page 9) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Dolby Digital (page 22, 58) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. - Page 63 Progressive format (page 17) Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60 fields in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in one second.
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Page 64: Specifications
See page 14. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. NERGY As an Corporation has determined that this product meets the energy efficiency. 55.5 244 mm (17 is a U.S. registered mark. NERGY Partner, Sony NERGY guidelines for... -
Page 65: Language Code List
Language Code List For details, see pages 43, 46, 54. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati... -
Page 66: Index
Index Numerics 16:9 55 4:3 LETTER BOX 55 4:3 PAN SCAN 55 48kHz/96kHz PCM 58 5.1 Channel Surround 44 A-B REPEAT 34 ALBUM 37 album 29 ANGLE 46 AUDIO 43 AUDIO ATT 57 AUDIO DRC 57 AUDIO SETUP 57 AUTO PLAY 56 AUTO POWER OFF 56 BACKGROUND 55 Batteries 14... - Page 68 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...