3-073-379-11(1)
Operating Instructions
© 2002 Sony Corporation
DVP-NS315
DVP-NS415
CD/DVD
Player
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye
hazard. As the laser beam used in
this CD/DVD player is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
For customers in the
U.S.A
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
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-NS315
DVP-NS415
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change
or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be
determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation
between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this
Sony CD/DVD Player. Before
operating this player, please read
this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.
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Precautions
• The power requirements and power
consumption of this player are indicated on
the back of the player. Check that the
player’s operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply.
On safety
• Caution – The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye hazard.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the player and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source as long as it is connected to
the wall outlet, even if the player itself has
been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the player
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
• Should the AC power cord need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified service
shop only.
On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface
such as a rug that might block the
ventilation holes on the bottom.
• Do not place the player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
For the model supplied with the AC plug
adaptor
If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into
the wall autlet, attach the supplied AC plug
adaptor.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the player. Should this occur,
the player may not operate properly. In this
case, remove the disc and leave the player
turned on for about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the player, take out any
discs. If you don’t, the disc may be
damaged.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to
a section with very low level inputs or no
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be
damaged when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc. It may cause a malfunction.
DVP–XXXX
00V 00Hz
00W
NO.
0-000-000-00
X
Power requirements and
power consumption t
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a
still video image or on-screen display image
on your television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or on-screen
display image displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time you risk permanent
damage to your television screen.
Projection televisions are especially
susceptible to this.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Welcome!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes about the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Guide to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Simple Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 3: TV Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 4: Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Step 4: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search,
Freeze Frame). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play/Multi-disc Resume). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playing an MP3 Audio Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B
Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene (Search mode) . . . . . . . . 40
Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER)
(DVP-NS415 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 58
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 65
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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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:
* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses
audio data.
This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play DVD
VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with
identical region codes. This system is used to
protect copyrights.
DVDs labeled will also play on this
player.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message
“Playback prohibited by area limitations.”
will appear on the TV screen. Depending on
the DVD, no region code indication may be
labeled even though playing the DVD is
prohibited by area restrictions.
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded
in the following formats:
–music CD format
–video CD format
–MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*
Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-RWs in VR mode
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard
Organization).
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD with a different region code.
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 2
models: DVP-NS315 and DVP-NS415.
Check your model name by looking at the
front panel of the player. DVP-NS415 is the
model used for illustration purposes. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated
in the text, for example, “DVP-NS415
only.”
Icon Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-
RWs in video mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
video CD format
Functions available for DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3* audio
tracks)
Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD format
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD
Format of discs
Music CD
ALL
DVP–XXXX
00V 00Hz
00W
NO.
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X
Region code
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• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player
conforms to the NTSC color system).
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
Note
Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs
(in video mode) cannot be played on this player due
to the recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been
correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that discs created in the Packet Write format
cannot be played.
Note on playback operations of
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 instructions supplied with
the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents, other
intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation, and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Notes about the Discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it
in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
DVP-NS315
DVP-NS415
A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (27)
Lights up in green when the power is on
and lights up in red when the player is in
standby mode.
B Disc tray (27)
C A (open/close) button (27)
D Front panel display (9)
E (remote sensor) (15)
F Playback Dial (DVP-NS315) (28) (30)
Multi-mode Playback Dial (DVP-
NS415) (28) (30)
G MODE CHANGE button (DVP-
NS415 only) (30)
H x (stop) button (28)
I X (pause) button (28)
J SURROUND button (44)
K PICTURE MODE button (49)
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Front panel display
When playing back a DVD
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (32)
When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
Current title/chapter or playing
time (41)
Disc type
Current audio signal (43)
Lights up when you can change the angle (47)
Lights up during
Repeat Play (38)
Playing status
Disc type
Current scene or playing time (41)
Playing status
Lights up during A-B
Repeat Play (39)
Playing time (41)
Disc type
Current track (41)
Lights up during
Repeat Play (38)
Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (33)
Playing status
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Rear panel
DVP-NS315
DVP-NS415
A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22)
(23) (24)
B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
(DVP-NS415 only) (22) (23) (24)
C LINE IN L/R (AUDIO) jacks (DVP-
NS415 only) (16) (18)
D LINE IN (VIDEO) jack (DVP-NS415
only) (16) (18)
E S VIDEO OUT jack (18)
F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
(18)
G LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (18)
H LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (21)
(22) (23)
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
S VIDEO
OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT LINE
P
R
P
B
Y
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Remote
DVP-NS315
A
Z OPEN/CLOSE button (28)
B SUR (surround) button (44)
C SUBTITLE button (47)
D AUDIO button (43)
E ANGLE button (47)
F CLEAR button (35)
G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/
next) buttons (28)
H m/M SCAN/SLOW
buttons (29)
I X PAUSE button (28)
J H PLAY button (27)
The H button has a tactile dot.*
K C/X/x/c buttons (32)
L DISPLAY button (13)
M TOP MENU button (32)
N TV [/1 (on/standby) button (55)
O [/1 (on/standby) button (27)
P PICTURE MODE button (49)
Q VOL (volume) +/– buttons (55)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
R TV/VIDEO button (55)
S SEARCH MODE button (40)
T REPLAY button (28)
U x STOP button (28)
V ENTER button (25)
W O RETURN button (32)
X MENU button (32) (33)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player.
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DVP-NS415
A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (55)
B
Z OPEN/CLOSE button (28)
C Number buttons (32)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
D CLEAR button (35)
E SUBTITLE button (47)
F AUDIO button (43)
G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/
next) buttons (28)
H m/M SCAN/SLOW
buttons (29)
I X PAUSE button (28)
J H PLAY button (27)
The H button has a tactile dot.*
K C/X/x/c buttons (32)
L DISPLAY button (13)
M TOP MENU button (32)
N [/1 (on/standby) button (27)
O VOL (volume) +/– buttons (55)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
P TV/VIDEO button (55)
Q ENTER button (performs the same
function as Z)
R PICTURE MODE button (49)
S ANGLE button (47)
T SUR (surround) button (44)
U TIME/TEXT button (41)
V REPEAT button (38)
W REPLAY button (28)
X SEARCH MODE button (40)
Y x STOP button (28)
Z ENTER button (25)
wj O RETURN button (32)
wk MENU button (32) (33)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player.
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Guide to On-Screen
Displays (Control Bar)
The following explains the Control Bar. The
Control Bar is used for making adjustments to
the settings or displaying information during
playback.
The displayed contents differ according to the
type of disc being played. The numbers in
parentheses indicate reference pages.
Displaying the Control Bar during
playback
The following displays appear when the
DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly
during playback. You can select the setting
that suits the current playback item and view
the related information.
◆Display 1
The following play modes
1
~
4
can be set.
The indicator lights up in blue when activated.
Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The
display will differ when A-B Repeat Play is
set.)
A Repeat Play (38)
B Shuffle Play (37)
C Program Play (35)
D A-B Repeat Play (39)
E Unit being repeated in this example.
F Playback status (NPlayback,
XPause, xStop, etc.)
m
◆Display 2
The following play modes
7
~
0
can be set.
The indicator lights up in blue when activated.
Example: When “TVS” is set.
G TVS (44)
H “BNR” (48)
I “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” (49)
J “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER”
(50) (DVP-NS415 only)
m
◆Display 3
The following playback information is
displayed.
Example: When playing a DVD.
K TIME/TEXT icon
L Title number of the DVD (40)
M Chapter number of the DVD (40)
N Playing time or remaining time (41)
m
◆Display 4 (DVD playback only)
O Format of the current audio signal (43)
m
◆No display
m
◆Return to Display 1
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Displaying the Control Bar in
stop mode
The following displays appear when the
DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed
during stop mode. You can make basic
adjustments and customize the player to suit
your viewing preferences.
◆Display 1
The following settings can be made.
A SETUP (57)
• Select QUICK to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments for using the
player.
• Select CUSTOM to make a full range of
adjustments.
• Select RESET to return the SETUP
adjustments to the default settings.
B PARENTAL CONTROL (51)
• Set this to limit the playback of selected
discs on this player.
m
◆Display 2
Shows the same information as Display 1
during playback.
m
◆Display 3
Shows the same information as Display 2
during playback.
m
◆Display 4
Shows the same information as Display 3
during playback.
m
◆No display
m
◆Return to Display 1
QUICK
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Simple Start Guide
Simple Start Guide
Quick Overview
A quick overview presented in this guide will
give you enough information to start using the
player for your enjoyment. To use the
surround sound features of this player, refer
to “Hookups” on page 18.
Notes
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does
not have a video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the power of each
component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug
× 3) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
• A plug adapter is included with some
models.
Step 2: Inserting
Batteries into the
Remote
You can control the player using the supplied
remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries
to the markings inside the compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor on the player.
Notes
• 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.
• 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.
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Step 3: TV Hookups
Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in the order (1 ~3) shown below.
Be sure to connect the power cord last.
*If you are connecting a VCR and your TV
has only one available input jack
(DVP-NS415 only)
If your TV has only one available input jack,
connect your VCR or similar device to the
LINE IN jacks on the player. In order to view
the pictures from your VCR, the DVD player
must be in standby mode. Note that the DVD
player will only pass signals through the
LINE jacks and will not output the VCR
signals from any other jack.
If your TV has more than one available input
jack, connect your VCR directly to your TV.
When connecting to a wide screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit
your TV screen.
If you want to change the aspect ratio, please
refer to page 59.
When connecting to a monaural TV
Use a stereo-mono conversion cord (not
supplied). Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO)
jack on the player to the TV’s video input
jack, and connect the LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT LINE
P
R
P
B
Y
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
INPUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
LINE
IN
OUT
to LINE IN
(VIDEO)
to audio
output
1 Audio/video cord
(supplied)
2 Power source
CD/DVD Player
to video
output
to LINE IN
L/R (AUDIO)
to video input
to audio input
VCR
TV
to LINE OUT
(VIDEO)
to LINE OUT
L/R (AUDIO)
3 Power source
If you are connecting to a VCR and your TV has
only one available input jack* (DVP-NS415 only)
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Simple Start Guide
Step 4: Playing a Disc
A Turn on the TV.
B Press [/1 on the player.
C Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
D Press A on the player to open the
disc tray.
E Place the disc on the tray with the
playback side facing down.
F Press H.
The disc tray closes and the player begins
playing the disc.
After Step 6
Depending on the disc, a menu may be
displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the
item you want from the menu and play the
DVD (page 32) or VIDEO CD disc (page 32).
To stop playing
Press x.
To remove the disc
Press A.
To turn off the player
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode
and the power indicator lights up in red.
With the playback side facing down
18
Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Before you start, disconnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplied accessories,
and insert the batteries into the remote (page 15).
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
Step 1: 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, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT LINE
P
R
P
B
Y
B
A
C
INPUT
S VIDEO
PR
PB
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
l : Signal flow
Component video cord
(not supplied)
(yellow)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
CD/DVD player
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
(green)
S VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
(red)(blue)
(yellow)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
19
Hookups
A If you are connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 21). (Do this if you are
connecting to a TV only.)
B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
having component video input jacks (Y, P
B, PR)
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video
cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will
enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
Notes
• Connect the player directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a
clear image on the TV screen.
• If your TV has only one available audio/video input jack, connect the VCR to the LINE IN jacks on the
player (DVP-NS415 only). In order to view the pictures from your VCR, the DVD player must be in
standby mode (page 16).
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
VCR
CD/DVD player
TV
Connect
directly
VCR TV
CD/DVD player
20
Step 2: 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, through .
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Components to be connected Connection
TV (page 21)
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)
•2 speakers
(front L and R)
(page 22)
MD deck/DAT deck (page 22)
AV amplifier (receiver) with a Dolby* Surround (Pro Logic)
decoder
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)
•3 speakers
(front L and R, and rear (monaural))
or
•6 speakers
(front L and R, center, rear L and R, subwoofer)
(page 23)
AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Digital or DTS** decoder
and a digital input jack
•6 speakers
(front L and R, center, rear L and R, subwoofer)
(page 24)
A D
A
B
B
C
D
21
Hookups
Connecting to your TV
This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page
18).
◆Recommended surround sound effects for
this connection
• TVS DYNAMIC (page 45)
• TVS WIDE (page 45)
z Hint
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio
input jack.
A
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT LINE
P
R
P
B
Y
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
LINE
A
TV
l : Signal flow
CD/DVD player
(white)
(red)
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
to audio input
(yellow)
(white)
(red)
(yellow)*
to LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO)
,continued
22
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 . If the amplifier
(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).
◆Recommended surround sound effects for
the connection only
• TVS STANDARD (page 45)
z Hint
In connection
, you can use the supplied
audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio
cord.
Note
If you select one of the TVS effects (page 44) while
playing a disc, no sound will come from your
speakers with the connection.
B
B-1
B-2
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT LINE
P
R
P
B
Y
B-2
B-1
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
LINE
CD/DVD player
or
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
MD deck/DAT deck
Front (L)
Front (R)
[Speakers]
(white)
(red)
(red)(white)
Coaxial digital
cord (not supplied)
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
to audio inputto coaxial or optical
digital input
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(DVP-NS415 only)
or
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
l: Signal flow
B-1
B-1
B-2
23
Hookups
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 . If your amplifier
(receiver) has a digital input jack, use .
Note
When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural
rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers
and a subwoofer.
C
C-1
C-2
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT LINE
P
R
P
B
Y
C-2
C-1
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
LINE
CD/DVD player
or
Front (R)Front (L)
Rear (R)
Subwoofer
l: Signal flow
Rear (L)
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby
Surround decoder
Center
Rear (mono)
Stereo
audio cord (not
supplied)
[Speakers]
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(red)(white)
to coaxial or optical digital
input
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(DVP-NS415 only)
[Speakers]
or
to audio input
(white)
(red)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
,continued
24
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). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.
Note
After you have completed the connection, be sure to
set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL”
and “DTS” to “ON” (page 25) in Quick Setup.
Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from
the speakers.
D
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT LINE
P
R
P
B
Y
D
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
AV amplifier (receiver) having
a decoder
Subwoofer
Center
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(DVP-NS415 only)
[Speakers]
CD/DVD player
l: Signal flow
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
to optical digital input
or
to coaxial digital
input
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)
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Hookups
Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord
Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.
Step 4: Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press [/1.
3 Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP”
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control
Bar to run Quick Setup (page 58).
4 Press ENTER without inserting a
disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
5 Press X/x to select a language.
The player uses the language selected
here to display the menu and subtitles as
well.
6 Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected
appears.
7 Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
(page 59)
◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
• 16:9 (page 59)
8 Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of jack used to connect your amplifier
(receiver) appears.
ENTER
DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
FRENCH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
,continued
26
9 Press X/x to select the type of jack
(if any) you are using to connect to
an amplifier (receiver), then press
ENTER.
Choose the item that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 21 to
24 ( through ).
• If you connect just a TV and nothing
else, select “NO.” Quick Setup is
finished and connections are complete.
• Select “LINE OUTPUT L/R
(AUDIO).” Quick Setup is finished and
connections are complete.
• Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The Setup
Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears.
10Press X/x to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you wish to
send to your amplifier (receiver).
Choose the signal that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 22 to
24 ( through ).
• D-PCM (page 62)
• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the
amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital
decoder) (page 62)
11Press ENTER.
“DTS” is selected.
12Press X/x to select whether or
not you wish to send a DTS signal
to your amplifier (receiver).
Choose the item that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 22 to
24 ( through ).
• OFF (page 62)
• ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has
a DTS decoder) (page 62)
13Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
Enjoying the surround sound
effects
To enjoy the surround sound effects of this
player or your amplifier (receiver), set the
following items as described below for the
audio connection you selected on pages 22 to
24 ( through ). Each of these is the
default setting and does not need to be adjusted
when you first connect the player. Refer to
page 57 for using the Setup Display.
Audio Connection (pages 21 to 24)
• No additional settings are needed.
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY
SURROUND” (page 61)
• If the sound distorts even when the volume
is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON”
(page 61)
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY
SURROUND” (page 61)
• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 61)
YES
NO
Is this player connected to an amplifier
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you
are using.
LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)
DIGITAL OUTPUT
A
D
A
B-1
C-1
B-2 C-2
D
B D
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
DOLBY DIGITAL
D-PCM
B-2 C-2
D
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
DTS:
OFF
OFF
ON
B D
B-2 C-2
D
B D
A
B-1
C-1
B-2 C-2 D
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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.
1 Turn on your TV.
2 Press [/1.
The player turns on and the power
indicator lights up in green.
3 Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and
select the appropriate channel so that you
can hear sound from the player.
4 Press A on the player, and place a
disc on the disc tray.
5 Press H.
The disc tray closes, and the player starts
playback (continuous play). Adjust the
volume on the TV or the amplifier
(receiver).
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen. For DVDs, see
page 32. For VIDEO CDs, see page 32.
To turn off the player
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.
z Hint
You can have the player turn off automatically
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than
30 minutes. To turn on this function, set “AUTO
POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON”
(page 60).
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD
• When playing DTS-encoded CDs,
excessive noise will be heard from the
analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible
damage to the audio system, the consumer
should take proper precautions when the
analog stereo jacks of the player are
connected to an amplification system. To
enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an
external 5.1-channel decoder system must
be connected to the digital jack of the
player.
• Set the sound to “STEREO” using the
AUDIO button when you play DTS sound
tracks on a CD (page 43).
• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first
connecting the player to an audio
component having a built-in DTS decoder.
The player outputs the DTS signal via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack even if “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is
set to “OFF” in the Setup Display (page 62),
AUDIO
[/1
A
H/Playback Dial
Power
indicator
DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415
MODE CHANGE
(DVP-NS415 only
)
With the playback side facing down
,continued
28
and may affect your ears or cause your
speakers to be damaged.
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound
track
• DTS audio signals are output only through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack.
• When you play a DVD with DTS sound
tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO
SETUP” (page 62).
• If you connect the player to audio
equipment without a DTS decoder, do not
set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 62). A loud noise may come out from
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
Additional operations
* Operable when the MODE CHANGE indicator
lights up in green or turns off. For more details
about the Multi-mode Playback Dial, see page 30
(DVP-NS415 only).
z Hint
The Replay function is useful when you want to
review a scene or dialog that you missed.
Note
You may not be able to use the Replay function with
some scenes.
Locking the disc tray (Child
Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent children
from opening it.
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the
remote.
The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears
on the front panel display.
The Z button on the player or the remote does
not work while the Child Lock is set.
To unlock the disc tray
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.
To Operation
Stop Press x
Pause Press X
Resume play after
pause
Press X or H
Go to the next chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Press > on the
remote, or briefly turn
the Playback Dial* on
the player clockwise
Go back to the
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Press . on the
remote, or briefly turn
the Playback Dial* on
the player
counterclockwise
Stop play and remove
the disc
Press Z
REPLAY
DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415
Replay the previous
scene (DVD only)
Press REPLAY
To Operation
RETURN
ENTER
DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415
29
Playing Discs
Note
Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the
Control Bar (page 58), the disc tray remains locked.
Searching for a
Particular Point on a
Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Search, 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.
Locating a point quickly by
playing a disc in fast forward or
fast reverse (Scan)
Press m or M while playing a
disc. When you find the point you want, press
H to return to normal speed. Each time you
press m or M during scan, the
playback speed changes. Three speeds are
available. With each press the indication
changes as follows:
DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415
Playback Dial (DVP-NS315)
Multi-mode Playback Dial (DVP-NS415)
MODE CHANGE
(DVP-NS415 only)
,continued
30
Playback direction
Opposite direction
The “
×2B”/“×2b” playback speed is about
twice the normal speed. The “2M”/“2m”
playback speed is faster than “1M”/
“1m.”
Watching frame by frame (Slow-
motion play)
Press m or M when the player is
in pause mode. To return to the normal speed,
press H.
Each time you press m or M
during Slow-motion play, the playback speed
changes. Two speeds are available. With each
press the indication changes as follows:
Playback direction
2 y 1
Opposite direction (DVD only)
2 y 1
The “2 y”/“2 ” playback speed is slower
than “1 y”/“1 .”
Using the Playback Dial on the
player (DVP-NS315 only)
You can search for a particular point on a disc
in various ways using the Playback Dial.
To go to the next chapter/track/scene
During playback, briefly turn the Playback
Dial clockwise to skip to the next chapter/
track/scene, or counterclockwise to skip to
the previous ones.
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.
Using the Multi-mode Playback
Dial on the player (DVP-NS415
only)
You can search for a particular point on a disc
in various ways using the MODE CHANGE
button.
To go to the next chapter/track/scene
During playback and with the MODE
CHANGE indicator turned off, briefly turn
the Multi-mode Playback Dial clockwise to
skip to the next chapter/track/scene, or
counterclockwise to skip to the previous
ones. (The same operation can be made when
the MODE CHANGE indicator lights up in
green.)
To locate a point quickly (Search)
During playback and with the MODE
CHANGE indicator turned off, turn and hold
the Multi-mode Playback Dial clockwise to
locate a point in the playback direction,
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.
To locate a specific title/chapter/track
1 Press MODE CHANGE repeatedly so
that the indicator lights up in green.
2 During playback, turn and hold the
Multi-mode Playback Dial clockwise to
locate succeeding titles/chapters/tracks,
or counterclockwise to locate preceding
ones.
To play one frame at a time (Freeze
Frame)
1 Press MODE CHANGE repeatedly so
that the indicator lights up in amber.
2 During playback, turn the Multi-mode
Playback Dial clockwise to go to the next
frame, or counterclockwise to go to the
previous frame. If you turn and hold the
dial, you can view the frames in
succession.
×2B (DVD/CD only) t 1M t 2M
×2b (DVD only) t 1m t 2m
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Playing Discs
Resuming Playback from
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc (Resume
Play/Multi-disc Resume)
The player remembers the point where you
stopped the disc.
Resuming playback for the
current disc (Resume Play)
The player remembers the point where you
stopped the disc even if the player enters
standby mode by pressing [/1.
1 While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
“RESUME” appears on the front panel
display.
2 Press H.
The player starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
z Hint
To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.
Notes
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
– you change the play mode.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
– you open the disc tray (DVP-NS315 only).
– you disconnect the power cord.
• When playing a CD, the point where you stopped
is cleared when the disc tray is opened or the
power cord is disconnected.
• When playing a DATA CD, the point where you
stopped playing is cleared when the player enters
standby mode, the disc tray is opened, or the
power cord is disconnected.
• This function may not work with some discs.
Storing the point where you
stopped the disc (Multi-disc
Resume) (DVP-NS415 only)
The player stores the point where you stopped
the disc and resumes playback from the same
point the next time you insert the same disc.
Resume playback points for up to 6 different
DVD/VIDEO discs remain in memory even if
you disconnect the power cord. When you
store a resume playback point for the seventh
disc, the resume playback point for the first
disc is deleted.
z Hints
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.
• To turn off the Multi-disc Resume function, set
“MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” to “OFF” (page 60). Playback restarts at
the resume point only for the current disc in the
player.
Notes
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
– you change the play mode.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
• This function may not work with some discs.
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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
items using the MENU button.
1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV
screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc
to disc.
2 Press C/X/x/c to select the item
you want to play or change.
You can also use the number buttons to
select the item. (DVP-NS415 only)
3 Press ENTER.
Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC Functions (PBC Playback)
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the
menu on the TV screen.
1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
The menu for your selection appears.
2 Select the item number you want
by pressing X/x.
You can also use the number buttons to
select the item number and track. (DVP-
NS415 only)
3 Press ENTER.
4 Follow the instructions in the
menu for interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
ENTER
MENU
TOP MENU
Number
buttons
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RETURN
ENTER
Number
buttons
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Playing Discs
To return to the menu
Press O RETURN.
z Hint
To play without using PBC, press ./> while
the player is stopped to select a track, then press H
or ENTER.
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and
the player starts continuous play. You cannot play
still pictures such as a menu.
To return to PBC playback, press x twice then
press H.
Note
Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in
Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case,
press H.
Playing an MP3 Audio
Track
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1
Audio Layer 3) format.
1 Press Z and place a DATA CD on
the disc tray.
2 Press H.
The disc tray closes, and the player starts
to play the first MP3 audio track in the
first album on the disc.
Notes
• This player can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in
the following sampling frequencies: 32kHz,
44.1kHz, 48kHz.
• The playback order may be different from the
edited order. See “The Playback order of MP3
audio tracks” below for details.
Selecting an album and track
1 Press MENU.
The list of MP3 albums recorded on the
DATA CD appears.
RETURN
ENTER
MENU
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2 Select an album using X/x and press
ENTER.
The list of tracks contained in the album
appears.
3 Select a track using X/x and press
ENTER.
The selected track starts playing.
When a track or album is being played, its
title is shaded.
To go to the next or previous page
Press c or C.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press MENU.
Notes
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can
be used for album or track names. Anything else
is displayed as an asterisk.
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
About MP3 audio tracks
You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-
ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the
discs must be recorded according to ISO9660
level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the player
to recognize the tracks.
You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session.
See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device
or recording software (not supplied) for
details on the recording format.
To play a Multi Session CD
This player can play Multi Session CDs when
an MP3 audio track is located in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks,
recorded in the later sessions, can also be
played back.
When audio tracks and images in music CD
format or video CD format are recorded in the
first session, only the first session will be
played back.
Notes
• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in
MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data
properly and will generate a loud noise which
could damage your speaker system.
• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO
format.
The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks
The playback order of albums and tracks
recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.
◆Structure of disc contents
1
(
3 0
)
ROCK BEST HIT
KARAOKE
JAZZ
R&B
MY FAVORITE SONGS
CLASSICAL
SALSA OF CUBA
BOSSANOVA
JAZZ
1
(
9 0
)
01SHE IS SPECIAL
02ALL YOU NEED IS ...
03SPICY LIFE
04HAPPY HOUR
05RIVER SIDE
06
5
07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME
ROOT
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5
album
track
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Playing Discs
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 33), the albums are
arranged in the following order: A t B t
C t D t F t G. Albums that do not
contain tracks (such as album E) do not
appear in the list.
z Hints
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
of the track file names, the tracks will be played in
that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, place your albums within the first two
trees.
Notes
• Depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD, the playback order may differ from
the illustration above.
• The playback order above may not be applicable
if there are more than a total of 200 albums and
tracks in the DATA CD.
• The player can recognize up to 100 albums (the
player will count just albums, including albums
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player
will not play any albums beyond the first 100
albums. Of the first 100 albums, the player will
play no more than a combined total of 200 albums
and tracks.
Various Play Mode
Functions (Program Play,
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat
Play)
You can set the following play modes:
• Program Play (page 35)
• Shuffle Play (page 37)
• Repeat Play (page 38)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 39)
Note
The play mode is canceled when:
– you open the disc tray.
– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create
your own program. You can program up to 99
titles, chapters, and tracks.
DISPLAY
ENTER
CLEAR
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buttons
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1 Press DISPLAY twice while the player
is in stop mode.
The following Control Bar appears.
2 Press C/c to select
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.
3 Press c.
The cursor moves to the title or track row
“T” (in this case, “01”).
4 Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to program.
◆ When playing a DVD
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER. You can also use the
number buttons to select the number
(DVP-NS415 only).
Next, press X/x to select “03” under “C,”
then press ENTER. You can also use the
number buttons to select the number
(DVP-NS415 only).
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then
press ENTER.
5 To program other titles, chapters, or
tracks, repeat Steps 3 to 4.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
6 Press H to start Program Play.
Program Play begins.
When the program ends, you can restart
the same program again by pressing H.
To stop Program Play
Press CLEAR.
PROGRAM
1. TITLE
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE
– –
3. TITLE
– –
4. TITLE
– –
5. TITLE
– –
6. TITLE
– –
7. TITLE
– –
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
“TRACK” is displayed when you play
a VIDEO CD or CD.
Titles or tracks
recorded on a disc
PROGRAM
1. TITLE
– –
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE
– –
3. TITLE
– –
4. TITLE
– –
5. TITLE
– –
6. TITLE
– –
7. TITLE
– –
T
C
ALL
01
02
03
04
05
06
– –
02
03
04
05
01
Chapters recorded on a disc
PROGRAM
1. TITLE
– –
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE
– –
3. TITLE
– –
4. TITLE
– –
5. TITLE
– –
6. TITLE
– –
7. TITLE
– –
C
ALL
03
04
05
06
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
01
T
– –
01
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
– –
Selected title and chapter
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
T
Selected track
Total time of the programmed tracks
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Playing Discs
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
To change or cancel a program
1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your
own program (Program Play).”
2 Select the program number of the title,
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using X/x, and press c. You can
also use the number buttons to select the
number (DVP-NS415 only).
3 Follow Step 4 for new programming. To
cancel a program, select “--” under “T,”
then press ENTER.
To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks
in the programmed order
1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your
own program (Program Play).”
2 Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”
3 Press ENTER.
z Hint
You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Program Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play”
(page 38) or “Shuffle Play” (page 37).
Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The following Control Bar appears.
2 Press C/c to select (SHUFFLE),
then press ENTER repeatedly to select
the item to be shuffled.
◆ When playing a DVD
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
◆ When Program Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Program Play.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 2.
To turn off the Control Bar
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
z Hints
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option,
press H. Shuffle Play starts.
• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in
random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
ENTER
CLEAR
DISPLAY
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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.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The following Control Bar appears.
2 Press C/c to select
(
REPEAT),
then press ENTER repeatedly to select
the item to be repeated.
◆ When playing a DVD
• DISC: repeats all of the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• DISC: repeats all of the albums.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
◆ When Program Play or Shuffle Play is
activated
• ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle
Play.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 2.
To turn off the Control Bar
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
z Hints
• You can set Repeat Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “REPEAT” option,
press H. Repeat Play starts.
• You can select “REPEAT” directly by pressing
REPEAT (DVP-NS415 only).
CLEAR
DISPLAY
REPEAT
ENTER
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Playing Discs
Repeating a specific portion (A-
B Repeat Play)
You can play a specific portion of a title,
chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.)
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The following Control Bar appears.
2 Press C/c to select (A-B
REPEAT).
3 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.
4 When you reach the ending point
(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.
To turn off the Control Bar
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
Note
When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are
canceled.
CLEAR
DISPLAY
ENTER
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A13
–
0:27:34 B
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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Index/
Scene (Search mode)
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD by track,
index, or scene. As titles and tracks are
assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can
select the desired one by entering its number.
Or, you can search for a scene using the time
code.
1 Press SEARCH MODE.
The following display appears.
“--
(
**
)” appears next to the icon (
**
refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, tracks, indexes,
scenes, etc. of the disc.
2 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly
to select the search method.
◆ When playing a DVD
(TITLE), (CHAPTER),
(TIME/TEXT), or (NUMBER
INPUT)
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a
starting point by inputting the time code.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD
(TRACK) or (INDEX)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
Playback
(SCENE)
◆ When playing a CD
(TRACK) or (INDEX)
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
(ALBUM) or (TRACK)
3 Select the number of the title,
track, scene, time code, etc. you
want by pressing X/x to select the
digit, followed by C/c to move the
cursor.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, select “TIME/TEXT” in Step
2 and enter “2:10:20.” You can also use
the number buttons to select the number
(DVP-NS415 only).
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
4 Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
z Hints
• If you are playing a disc and it is necessary to
enter a number, select “NUMBER INPUT” in
Step 2.
• When the display is turned off, you can search for
a chapter (DVD) or track (CD) by pressing the
number buttons and ENTER (DVP-NS415 only).
ENTER
CLEAR
SEARCH
MODE
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Number
buttons
– –
(
10
)
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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.
1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly during
playback until (TIME/TEXT)
appears.
2 Press ENTER repeatedly to change
the time information.
The display and the kinds of time that you
can change depend on the disc you are
playing.
◆ When playing a DVD
•T
**
:
**
:
**
Playing time of the current title
•T–
**
:
**
:
**
Remaining time of the current title
•C
**
:
**
:
**
Playing time of the current chapter
•C–
**
:
**
:
**
Remaining time of the current chapter
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
•
**
:
**
Playing time of the current scene
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions) or CD
•T
**
:
**
Playing time of the current track
•T–
**
:
**
Remaining time of the current track
•D
**
:
**
Playing time of the current disc
•D–
**
:
**
Remaining time of the current disc
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
•
****
:
**
Playing time of the current track
To turn off the Control Bar
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
To check the DVD/CD text or track name
(MP3 audio)
Press ENTER repeatedly in Step 2 to display
text recorded on the DVD/CD/DATA CD.
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the
text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO
TEXT” appears.
For DATA CDs, only the track name of the
MP3 audio track appears.
Checking the information on the
front panel display
You can view the time information and text
displayed on the TV screen also on the front
panel display. The information on the front
panel display changes as follows when you
DISPLAY
ENTER
TIME/TEXT
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T41
–
8
T 1:01:57
Time
information
Title, track (CD/VIDEO CD), scene, or
album number
Chapter, index, or
track (DATA CD)
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42
change the time information on your TV
screen.
When playing a DVD
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions) or CD
z Hints
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
the scene number or the playing time are
displayed.
• Long text that does not fit in a single line will
scroll across the front panel display.
• You can also check the time information and text
by pressing TIME/TEXT repeatedly (DVP-
NS415 only).
Notes
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
DVD/CD text or track name may not be
displayed.
• The player can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be
displayed correctly.
Playing time of the current title
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time of the current chapter
Remaining time of the current
chapter
Text
Current title and chapter number
(returns to top automatically)
Track name
Playing time and number of the current track
Playing time and number of the
current track
Remaining time of the current
track
Remaining time of the disc
Text
Playing time of the disc
Current track and index number
(returns to top automatically)
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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
speakers. For example, when playing a disc
containing a song with the vocals on the right
channel and the instruments on the left
channel, you can hear the instruments from
both speakers by selecting the left channel.
1 Press AUDIO during playback.
The following display appears.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available audio signals.
2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select
the desired audio signal.
◆ When playing a DVD
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 68 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the DVD is recorded in
multiple audio formats.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
•STEREO
: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
Checking the audio signal
format
If you press DISPLAY 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
About audio signals
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
•Center
• Rear (L)
• Rear (R)
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
the Dolby Surround Sound processed
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
monaural rear audio signals.
DISPLAY
AUDIO
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(
4
):
ENGLISH
3 / 2 .1
DOLBY DIGITAL
Rear (L/R)
Front (L/R)
+ Center
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
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44
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
Note
If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP,” the
DTS track selection option will not appear on the
screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page
62).
TV Virtual Surround
Settings (TVS)
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
TVS was developed by Sony to produce
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV.
This function is designed to work with the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.
Note that if you select one of the TVS
settings, the player does not output Dolby
Digital signals from the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. (when you
set “DOLBY DIGITAL” in “AUDIO
SETUP” to “D-PCM”) (page 62)
1 Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The following Control Bar appears.
SUR
DISPLAY
ENTER
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Sound Adjustments
2 Press C/c to select
(SURROUND), then press ENTER
repeatedly to select one of the TVS
sounds.
Refer to the following explanations given
for each item.
• TVS DYNAMIC
•TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
To turn off the Control Bar
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
◆TVS 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.
◆TVS WIDE
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
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.
◆TVS NIGHT
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
◆TVS STANDARD
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below. Use this setting when you want to use
TVS with 2 separate speakers.
z Hint
You can also change the setting by pressing SUR
(or SURROUND on the player) repeatedly.
Notes
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal
for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be
difficult to hear.
• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off
the surround setting of the connected TV or
amplifier (receiver).
• Make sure that your listening position is between
and at an equal distance from your speakers, and
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
TVS DYNAMIC
TV
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
TV
L R
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46
• “TVS NIGHT” only works with Dolby Digital
discs. However, not all discs will respond to the
“TVS NIGHT” function in the same way.
• If you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to
“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” to “ON” in
“AUDIO SETUP,” sound will come from your
speakers but it will not have the TVS effect.
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Enjoying Movies
Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD, “ ” appears in the
front panel display. This means that you can
change the viewing angle.
1 Press ANGLE during playback.
The number of the angle appears on the
display.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of angles.
2 Press ANGLE repeatedly to select
the angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded
on the DVD.
Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
1 Press SUBTITLE during playback.
The following display appears.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of available subtitles.
2 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to
select the language.
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 68 to see
which language the code represents.
To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles
are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn
them off.
ANGLE
DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415
2
(
7
)
SUBTITLE
DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415
1
(
8
)
:ENGLISH
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Adjusting the Picture
Quality (BNR)
The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function
adjusts the picture quality by reducing the
“block noise” or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
1 Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The following Control Bar appears.
2 Press C/c to select (BNR),
then press ENTER repeatedly to
select a level.
• 1: reduces the “block noise.”
• 2: reduces the “block noise” more than
1.
• 3: reduces the “block noise” more than
2.
To cancel the “BNR” setting
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
To turn off the Control Bar
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
Notes
• If the outlines of the images on your screen should
become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played,
the “BNR” effect may be hard to discern.
DISPLAY
ENTER
DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415
1
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Enjoying Movies
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.
1 Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The following Control Bar appears.
2 Press C/c to select (CUSTOM
PICTURE MODE), then press
ENTER repeatedly to select the
setting you want.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD:
displays a standard
picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the color intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
• CINEMA 2: White colors become
brighter and black colors become
richer, and the color contrast is
increased.
To turn off the Control Bar
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
z Hints
• When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
• You can also select the “CUSTOM PICTURE
MODE” setting by pressing PICTURE MODE
repeatedly.
PICTURE
MODE
DISPLAY
ENTER
DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415
DYNAMIC 1
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Enhancing the Playback
Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER) (DVP-NS415 only)
The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function
makes the picture appear clear and crisp by
enhancing the outlines of images on your TV
screen. Also, this function can soften the
images on the screen.
1 Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The following Control Bar appears.
2 Press C/c to select (DIGITAL
VIDEO ENHANCER), then press
ENTER repeatedly to select a
level.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
• 3: enhances the outline more than 2.
• SOFT: softens the image (DVD only).
To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER” setting
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
To turn off the Control Bar
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Bar is turned off.
Note
Depending on the disc or the scene being played,
noise found in the disc may become more apparent.
If this happens, it is recommended that you use the
BNR function (page 48) with the DVE function. If
the condition still does not improve, reduce the
Digital Video Enhancer level, or select “SOFT”
(DVD only) in Step 2 above.
ENTER
DISPLAY
DVP-NS415
1
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Using Various Additional Functions
Using Various Additional
Functions
Locking Discs (CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions
for the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set playback restrictions so that the
player will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
Playback of some DVDs can be limited
according to a predetermined level such as
the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked
or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Parental
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Custom Parental Control
You can set the same Custom Parental
Control password for up to 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.
1 Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
2 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The following Control Bar appears.
3 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL
CONTROL), then press ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
4 Press X/x to select “ON t,” then
press ENTER.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password by pressing X/x
to select the digit, followed by C/c to
move the cursor, then press ENTER. You
can also use the number buttons to enter
your password (DVP-NS415 only).
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
DISPLAY
ENTER
DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415
Number
buttons
QUICK
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
OFF
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
.
ENTER
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5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
by pressing X/x to select the digit,
followed by C/c to move the cursor,
then press ENTER.
You can also use the number buttons to
enter your password (DVP-NS415 only).
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
when you enter your password.
To turn off the Custom Parental Control
function
1 Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom
Parental Control.”
2 Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press
ENTER.
3 Enter your 4-digit password using X/x to
select the digit, followed by C/c to move
the cursor, then press ENTER. You can
also use the number buttons to enter your
password (DVP-NS415 only).
To play a disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set
1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using X/x to
select the digit, followed by C/c to move
the cursor, then press ENTER. You can
also use the number buttons to enter your
password (DVP-NS415 only).
The player is ready for playback.
z Hint
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit
number “199703” using X/x to select the digit,
followed by C/c to move the cursor when the
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asks
you for your password, then press ENTER. (Press c
after the 4th digit to allow the entire 6-digit number
to be entered.) The display will ask you to enter a
new 4-digit password. You can also use the number
buttons to enter the digits (DVP-NS415 only).
Parental Control (limiting
playback by children)
Playback of some DVDs 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.
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The following Control Bar appears.
2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL
CONTROL), then press ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
and press
.
ENTER
DISPLAY
ENTER
Number
buttons
DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415
QUICK
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Using Various Additional Functions
3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,”
then press ENTER.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using X/x to
select the digit, followed by C/c to move
the cursor, then press ENTER. You can
also use the number buttons to enter your
password (DVP-NS415 only).
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
by pressing X/x to select the digit,
followed by C/c to move the cursor,
then press ENTER.
You can also use the number buttons to
enter your password (DVP-NS415 only).
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”
then press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
6 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 54. You can also use the number
buttons to enter your password (DVP-
NS415 only).
7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then
press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
8 Select the level you want using X/x,
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
OFF
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
USA
STANDARD:
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
USA
STANDARD:
USA
OTHERS
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
OFF
STANDARD:
8:
7:
6:
5:
NC17
R
,continued
54
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
To turn off the Parental Control function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 8.
To play a disc for which Parental Control is
set
1 Insert the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password
appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using X/x to
select the digit, followed by C/c to move
the cursor, then press ENTER. You can
also use the number buttons to enter your
password (DVP-NS415 only).
The player starts playback.
z Hint
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat Steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limiting
playback by children).” When you are asked to
enter your password, enter “199703” using X/x to
select the digit, followed by C/c to move the
cursor, then press ENTER. (Press c after the 4th
digit to allow the entire 6-digit number to be
entered.) The display will ask you to enter a new 4-
digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit
password in Step 4, replace the disc in the player
and press H. When the display for entering your
password appears, enter your new password. You
can also use the number buttons to enter the digits
(DVP-NS415 only).
Note
When you play DVDs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this player.
Area Code
Changing the password
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Bar appears.
2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL
CONTROL), then press ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD
t,” then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
4 Enter your 4-digit password using X/x
to select the digit, followed by C/c to
move the cursor, then press ENTER.
You can also use the number buttons to
enter your password (DVP-NS415 only).
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD: USA
4: PG13
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
Netherlands 2376
New Zealand 2390
Norway 2379
Pakistan 2427
Philippines 2424
Portugal 2436
Russia 2489
Singapore 2501
Spain 2149
Sweden 2499
Switzerland 2086
Thailand 2528
United
Kingdom
2184
Standard Code
number
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Using Various Additional Functions
5 Enter a new 4-digit password using X/
x to select the digit, followed by C/c
to move the cursor, then press ENTER.
You can also use the number buttons to
enter your password (DVP-NS415 only).
6 To confirm your password, re-enter it
using X/x to select the digit, followed
by C/c to move the cursor, then press
ENTER.
You can also use the number buttons to
enter your password (DVP-NS415 only).
If you make a mistake entering your
password
Press C before you press ENTER and input
the correct number.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
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.
You can control your TV using the buttons
below.
Note
Depending on the unit being connected, you may
not be able to control your TV using some of the
buttons.
By pressing You can
TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off
VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV
TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other
input sources
TV
TV/VIDEO
VOL
DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415
Number
buttons
,continued
56
Controlling other TVs with the
remote (DVP-NS415 only)
You can control the sound level, 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.
1 While holding down TV [/1, press the
number buttons to select your TV’s
manufacturer’s code (see the table
below).
2 Release TV [/1.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
Notes
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number you have set may be reset to the
default setting. Set the appropriate code number
again.
Manufacturer Code number
Sony (default) 01
JVC 09
Panasonic 19
Philips 21
RCA 10
Samsung 20
Sanyo 11
Sharp 18
Toshiba 07
Zenith 15
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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 58 to 62.
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority
over the Setup Display settings and not all the
functions described may work.
1 Press DISPLAY when the player is
in stop mode.
The Control Bar appears.
2 Press X/x to select (SETUP),
then press ENTER.
3 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”
then press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
4 Press X/x to select the setup item
from the displayed list:
“LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN
SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,” or
“AUDIO SETUP.” Then press
ENTER.
The Setup item is selected.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
5 Select an item using X/x, then
press ENTER.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
ENTER
DISPLAY
DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415
QUICK
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
JACKET PICTURE
Selected item
Setup items
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
Options
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58
6 Select a setting using X/x, then
press ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: “16:9”
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
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 25).
To reset all of the “SETUP” settings
If you select “RESET” in Step 3, you can
reset all of the “SETUP” settings on pages 58
to 62 to the default settings. After you select
“RESET” and press ENTER, select “YES”
and press ENTER to reset the settings (it
takes a few seconds to complete), or select
“NO” and press ENTER to return to the
Control Bar. Do not press [/1 when resetting
the player.
Setting the Display or
Sound Track Language
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set
various languages for the on-screen display or
sound track.
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 57).
◆OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆MENU (DVD only)
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
◆AUDIO (DVD only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
◆SUBTITLE (DVD only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded
on the DVD.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according to
the language you selected for the sound track.
z Hint
If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List” on
page 68 using X/x to select the digit, followed by
C/c to move the cursor. You can also use the
number buttons to enter the digits (DVP-NS415
only).
Note
When you select a language in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on
the DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
Selected setting
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
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Settings and Adjustments
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 57).
The default settings are underlined.
◆TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
◆SCREEN SAVER
The screen saver image appears when you
leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, or when you play back a CD or
DATA CD (MP3 audio) for more than 15
minutes. The screen saver will help prevent
your display device from becoming damaged
(ghosting). Press H to turn off the screen
saver.
◆BACKGROUND
Selects the background color or picture on the
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a
CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio).
4:3
LETTER
BOX
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the
screen.
4:3
PAN SCAN
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
16:9 Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
JACKET PICTURE
4:3 PAN SCAN
4:3 LETTER BOX
16:9
ON Turns on the screen saver.
OFF Turns off the screen saver.
JACKET
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.
GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the
player appears.
BLUE The background color is blue.
BLACK The background color is black.
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Custom Settings (CUSTOM
SETUP)
Use this to set up playback related and other
settings.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 57).
The default settings are underlined.
◆AUTO POWER 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).
◆DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
◆PAUSE MODE (DVD only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
◆TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)
Gives the sound track which contains the
highest number of channels priority when you
play a DVD on which multiple audio formats
(PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are
recorded.
Notes
• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language
may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 58).
• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 62), the DTS
sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
• If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks
have the same number of channels, the player
selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound
tracks in this order.
◆MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVP-NS415
only) (DVD/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/VIDEO
CD discs (page 31).
OFF Switches this function off.
ON The player enters standby mode
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.
BRIGHT
Makes the lighting bright.
DARK Makes the lighting dark.
OFF Turns off the lighting.
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO POWER OFF:
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:
OFF
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
PAUSE MODE:
OFF
TRACK SELECTION:
ON
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
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.
OFF
No priority given.
AUTO Priority given.
ON
Stores the resume settings in
memory for up to six discs (The
settings remain in memory even
if you select OFF.)
OFF Does not store the resume
settings in memory. Playback
restarts at the resume point only
for the current disc in the player.
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Settings and Adjustments
Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 57).
The default settings are underlined.
◆AUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio
output level.
This function affects the output of the LINE
OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.
◆AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the
output from the following jacks:
–LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set
to “D-PCM” (page 62).
◆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 43). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
–DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
“D-PCM” (page 62).
◆DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.
OFF Normally, select this position.
ON Select this when the playback sound
from the speakers is distorted.
STANDARD
Normally select this position.
TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
WIDE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
D-PCM
OFF
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that conforms to
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
NORMAL Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component that does not
conform to Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic).
ON
Normally select this position. When
you select “ON,” see “Setting the
digital output signal” for further
settings.
OFF The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analog circuit is minimal.
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62
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect a component such
as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 20.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
If you connect a component that does not
conform to the selected audio signal, a loud
noise (or no sound) will come out from the
speakers, affecting your ears or causing the
speakers to be damaged.
◆DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
◆DTS (DVD only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
Note
If you select one of the TVS settings while playing
a DVD, the player does not output Dolby Digital
signals from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack (when you set “DOLBY
DIGITAL” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “D-PCM”)
(page 62).
D-PCM Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component lacking 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 61).
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
OFF
STANDARD
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
OFF
DIGITAL OUT:
ON
OFF Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
DTS decoder.
ON Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
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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.
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the AC power cord is connected
securely.
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 18)
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, If the picture output from your player goes
through your VCR to get to your TV or if
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal
applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience
problems even when you connect your
player directly to your TV, please try
connecting your player to your TV’s S
VIDEO input (page 18).
Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV
TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,” the picture
does not fill the screen.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
There is no picture from your VCR
connected to the LINE IN jacks.
, The DVD player must be in standby mode
to view pictures from your VCR.
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 22,
23, 24).
, The amplifier (receiver) 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 (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings
(page 61).
Sound is noisy.
, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,
noise will come from the LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) jacks (page 27) or DIGITAL
OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“ON” (page 61).
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“AUDIO DRC” to “TV MODE” (page 61).
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“OFF” (page 61).
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.
The disc does not play.
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down on the disc tray.
, The disc is skewed.
,
The player cannot play certain discs (page 6).
, The region code on the DVD does not match
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the player.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
(page 3).
, The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs,
DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (video mode) that
are not finalized (page 6).
The MP3 audio track cannot be played
(page 34).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
, The MP3 audio track does not have the
extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even
though it has the extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
, The player cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
The title of the MP3 audio album or track
is not correctly displayed.
,
The player can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
asterisks.
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or
A-B Repeat Play has been selected (page
35).
, Resume play has taken effect (page 31).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function.
, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is
set to “ON” (page 60).
Playback stops automatically.
, While playing discs with an auto pause
signal, the player stops playback at the auto
pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions such
as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play,
Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program
Play.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able
to do some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that comes with the disc.
The language for the sound track cannot
be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote (page
32).
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
language for the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be changed
or turned off.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote (page
32).
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on
the DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote (page
32).
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
, The angle can only be changed when the
“ ” indicator lights up on the front panel
display (page 9).
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, unplug the
player.
Nothing is displayed on the front panel
display.
, “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set
to “OFF.” Set “DIMMER” to “BRIGHT” or
“DARK” (page 60).
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the
screen and on the front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.
(See the table on page 65.)
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears on the front panel display.
, Child Lock is set (page 28).
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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.
, The MP3 audio track you want to play is
broken.
, The data is not MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 data.
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50)
with a combination of a letter and four digits
appears on the screen and the front panel
display. In this case, check the following
table.
First three
characters of
the service
number
Cause and/or corrective
action
C 13 The disc is dirty.
, Clean the disc with a soft
cloth (page 7).
C 31 The disc is not inserted
correctly.
, Re-insert the disc
correctly.
E XX
(xx is a number)
To prevent a malfunction, the
player has performed the
self-diagnosis function.
, Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service
facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
C:13:50
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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 24, 62)
Digital audio compression technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround
sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is
a discrete subwoofer channel in this format.
Dolby Digital provides the same 5.1 discrete
channels of high quality digital audio found in
Dolby Digital cinema audio systems. Good
channel separation is realized because all of
the channel data are recorded discretely and
little deterioration is realized because all
channel data processing is digital.
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 23)
Audio signal processing technology that
Dolby Laboratories developed for surround
sound. When the input signal contains a
surround component, the Pro Logic process
outputs the front, center and rear signals. The
rear channel is monaural.
DTS (page 24, 62)
Digital audio compression technology that
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround
sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is
a discrete subwoofer channel in this format.
DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels
of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because
all of the channel data is recorded discretely
and little deterioration is realized because all
channel data processing is digital.
DVD (page 6)
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same
as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a
double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5
GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is
9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided
DVD is 17GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one
of the worldwide standards of digital
compression technology. The picture data is
compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its
original size. The DVD also uses a variable
rate coding technology that changes the data
to be allocated according to the status of the
picture. Audio information is recorded in a
multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital,
allowing you to enjoy a more real audio
presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and
Parental Control functions are provided with
the DVD.
Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page
9)
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a CD or
VIDEO CD. Depending on the disc, no index
may be recorded.
Scene (page 9)
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback
control) functions, the menu screens, moving
pictures and still pictures are divided into
sections called “scenes.”
Title (page 9)
The longest section of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
Track (page 9)
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a
CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).
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Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Signal format system: NTSC
Audio characteristics
Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM
96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD
VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz
(±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB
(LINE OUT (L/R) AUDIO jacks only)
Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %
Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/CD:
99 dB
Wow and flutter: Less than detected value
(±0.001% W PEAK)
The signals from LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
jacks are measured. When you play PCM
sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling
frequency, the output signals from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack are converted to 48 kHz sampling
frequency.
Outputs/Inputs
(Jack name: Jack type/Output or Input level/
Load impedance)
LINE IN (AUDIO)*: Phono jack/–/47
kilohms
LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/
Over 10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)*: Optical
output jack/–18 dBm (wave length:
660 nm)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/
0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, P
B, PR):
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P
B, PR: 0.7 Vp-p/
75 ohms
LINE IN (VIDEO)*: Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/–
LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/
75 ohms
S VIDEO OUT: 4-pin mini DIN/Y:
1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms
* DVP-NS415 only
General
Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz/
110 to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
See page 3 for further information.
Power consumption: 12 W/13 W
See page 3 for further information.
Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 62 × 255 mm
(17 × 2
1
/
2
× 10
1
/
8
in.) (width/height/
depth) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 2.3 kg (5
5
/
64
lb)
Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
(41
°F to 95 °F)
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories
See page 15.
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
ENERGY STAR
R
is a U.S. registered mark.
As an
ENERGY STAR
R
Partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this product
meets the
ENERGY STAR
R
guidelines for
energy efficiency.
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Language Code List
For details, see pages 43, 47, 58.
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language
1027 Afar
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1183 Irish
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;
Lettish
1345 Malagasy
1347 Maori
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1703 Not specified
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Index
Numerics
16:9 59
4:3 LETTER BOX
59
4:3 PAN SCAN
59
5.1 Channel Surround
43
A
A-B REPEAT 39
album
33
ANGLE
47
AUDIO
43, 58
AUDIO ATT
61
AUDIO DRC
61
AUDIO SETUP
61
AUTO PLAY
60
AUTO POWER OFF
60
B
BACKGROUND 59
Batteries
15
BNR
48
C
CD 27
CHAPTER
40
Chapter
9, 66
Child Lock
28
Connecting
18
Continuous play
CD/VIDEO CD
27
DVD
27
Control Bar
13
CUSTOM
57
CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL
51
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE
49
CUSTOM SETUP
60
D
DATA CD 6, 33
DIGITAL OUT
61
Digital output
62
DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER
50
DIMMER
60
Display
Control Bar display
13
Front panel display
9
Setup Display
57
DOLBY DIGITAL
24, 43,
62, 66
DOWNMIX
61
DTS
24, 43, 62, 66
DVD
6, 27, 66
F
Fast forward 29
Fast reverse
29
Front panel display
9
H
Handling discs 7
Hooking up
18
I
INDEX 40
Index
66
L
LANGUAGE SETUP 58
Locating
a specific point by watching
the TV screen
29
M
MENU 58
Menu
DVD’s menu
32
top menu
32
MODE CHANGE
30
MP3
6, 33
MULTI-DISC RESUME
31,
60
Multi-mode Playback Dial
30
N
NUMBER INPUT 40
O
On-screen display
Control Bar display
13
Setup Display
57
OSD
58
P
PARENTAL CONTROL 52
PAUSE MODE
60
PBC Playback
32
Playback Dial
30
PRO LOGIC
23, 61, 66
PROGRAM
35
Program Play
35
Q
QUICK 58
Quick Setup
25, 58
R
Remote 15, 55
REPEAT
38
Repeat Play
38
REPLAY
28
RESET
58
Resume Play
31
S
S VIDEO output 18
SCENE
40
Scene
9, 66
SCREEN SAVER
59
SCREEN SETUP
59
Searching
29
SETUP
57
Setup Display
57
SHUFFLE
37
Shuffle Play
37
Slow-motion Play
30
Speakers
Hooking up
20
SUBTITLE
47, 58
SURROUND
21, 22, 44
T
TIME/TEXT 40, 41
TITLE
40
Title
9, 66
TOP MENU
32
TRACK
40
Track
9, 66
TRACK SELECTION
60
Troubleshooting
63
TV TYPE
59
TVS (TV Visual Surround)
44
U
Usable discs 6
V
VIDEO CD 6, 27
70
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