Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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..., product determined to any enclosed software Limited Warranty. For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair, replacement part or replacement product for the remainder of the product ("Labor Warranty"), Sony will not be lost or reformatted during ordinary consumer use , acts of God, misuse, limitations of...
..., product determined to any enclosed software Limited Warranty. For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair, replacement part or replacement product for the remainder of the product ("Labor Warranty"), Sony will not be lost or reformatted during ordinary consumer use , acts of God, misuse, limitations of...
Operating Instructions
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Model No. DVP-NS45P Serial No For Customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 2-661-162-52(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 DVP-NS45P © 2006 Sony Corporation For other...
Model No. DVP-NS45P Serial No For Customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 2-661-162-52(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 DVP-NS45P © 2006 Sony Corporation For other...
Operating Instructions
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... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to direct...
... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to direct...
Operating Instructions
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... Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250 Part H) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for the grounding electrode. Antenna Grounding According to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in the operating instructions. An outdoor antenna system should not be sure the service technician has used replacement parts...
... Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250 Part H) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for the grounding electrode. Antenna Grounding According to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in the operating instructions. An outdoor antenna system should not be sure the service technician has used replacement parts...
Operating Instructions
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... Control Menu Display 13 Hookups 16 Hooking Up the Player 16 Step 1: Unpacking 16 Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote 16 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords 17 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords 20 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 22 Step 6: Quick Setup 22 Playing Discs 24 Playing Discs 24 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 26 Using the DVD's Menu 27 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW/DVD-R 27 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback 28 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play...
... Control Menu Display 13 Hookups 16 Hooking Up the Player 16 Step 1: Unpacking 16 Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote 16 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords 17 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords 20 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 22 Step 6: Quick Setup 22 Playing Discs 24 Playing Discs 24 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 26 Using the DVD's Menu 27 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW/DVD-R 27 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback 28 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play...
Operating Instructions
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... Audio CDs. MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format). This system is prohibited by area restrictions. 00V 00Hz NO. 00W DVP-XXXX X Region code 0-000-000-00 8US This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of files and folders on CDROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO...
... Audio CDs. MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format). This system is prohibited by area restrictions. 00V 00Hz NO. 00W DVP-XXXX X Region code 0-000-000-00 8US This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of files and folders on CDROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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... operating instructions for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by normal playback. Also, refer to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. Notes • Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD...
... operating instructions for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by normal playback. Also, refer to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. Notes • Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... track to play repeatedly. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 45) Adjusts the video signal from the player. CHAPTER (page 35)/INDEX (page 35) Selects the chapter or index to be played. Input the time code for changing slides during a slide show. PARENTAL CONTROL (page 54) Set to the Quick Setup setting, you want to play in VR mode) to be used for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text, or the DATA CD/DATA DVD track/file name...
... track to play repeatedly. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 45) Adjusts the video signal from the player. CHAPTER (page 35)/INDEX (page 35) Selects the chapter or index to be played. Input the time code for changing slides during a slide show. PARENTAL CONTROL (page 54) Set to the Quick Setup setting, you want to play in VR mode) to be used for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text, or the DATA CD/DATA DVD track/file name...
Operating Instructions
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... C, according to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component video cord (not supplied) CD/DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO IN C Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) l : Signal flow TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) A If you must use pattern C. Select one of an audio/video cord (supplied) to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). With this player to the yellow (video) jack. Hookups Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this connection, select "NORMAL (INTERLACE)" (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on your TV...
... C, according to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Component video cord (not supplied) CD/DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO IN C Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) l : Signal flow TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) A If you must use pattern C. Select one of an audio/video cord (supplied) to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). With this player to the yellow (video) jack. Hookups Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this connection, select "NORMAL (INTERLACE)" (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on your TV...
Operating Instructions
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... are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this connection, select "NORMAL (INTERLACE)" (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly 18US Green Blue Red Green Blue Red When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not receive a clear image on the front panel to output progressive signals. You will...
... are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this connection, select "NORMAL (INTERLACE)" (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly 18US Green Blue Red Green Blue Red When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not receive a clear image on the front panel to output progressive signals. You will...
Operating Instructions
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... coaxial digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components. 20US z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 17). This will enable you to listen to sound. (red) (white) Audio/video cord (supplied) (yellow)* (white) (yellow)* (red) INPUT A VIDEO L AUDIO R TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) CD/DVD player DIGITAL...
... coaxial digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with the connected components. 20US z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with a decoder B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 17). This will enable you to listen to sound. (red) (white) Audio/video cord (supplied) (yellow)* (white) (yellow)* (red) INPUT A VIDEO L AUDIO R TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) CD/DVD player DIGITAL...
Operating Instructions
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... played. Adjust the volume on a DVD VIDEO • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack. • When you play ). RETURN ENTER To turn this function on or off the player Press [/1. The player turns on. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV. 2 Press [/1. For VIDEO CDs, see page 27. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). For DVD VIDEOs, see page 28. Note Discs...
... played. Adjust the volume on a DVD VIDEO • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack. • When you play ). RETURN ENTER To turn this function on or off the player Press [/1. The player turns on. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV. 2 Press [/1. For VIDEO CDs, see page 27. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). For DVD VIDEOs, see page 28. Note Discs...
Operating Instructions
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... remote. The speed changes when you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in the Control Menu (page 59), the disc tray remains locked. 25US Playing Discs Press CLEAR to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. Note You may be changed for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs. • Fast Play and Slow Play functions do not work when playing DTS sound tracks. • You cannot use Fast Play or Slow Play functions when playing a still picture on DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode. Playback...
... remote. The speed changes when you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in the Control Menu (page 59), the disc tray remains locked. 25US Playing Discs Press CLEAR to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. Note You may be changed for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs. • Fast Play and Slow Play functions do not work when playing DTS sound tracks. • You cannot use Fast Play or Slow Play functions when playing a still picture on DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode. Playback...
Operating Instructions
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.... The default setting is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select "2:STEREO," "2:1/L," or "2:2/R." • When playing DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode: If you connect to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to select the desired audio signal. See "Language Code List" on page 70 to see which the audio track 2 is underlined. Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital...
.... The default setting is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select "2:STEREO," "2:1/L," or "2:2/R." • When playing DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode: If you connect to an AV amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set "DOLBY DIGITAL" to select the desired audio signal. See "Language Code List" on page 70 to see which the audio track 2 is underlined. Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital...
Operating Instructions
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... black level (setup level) for the video signals output from becoming damaged (ghosting). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the "GRAPHICS" picture appears. Use this when you play a CD, or DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to the TV to turn off the screen saver. ◆ BACKGROUND Selects the background color or picture on the DVD, "4:3 LETTER BOX" may be connected. The screen saver will help prevent your display device...
... black level (setup level) for the video signals output from becoming damaged (ghosting). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the "GRAPHICS" picture appears. Use this when you play a CD, or DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to the TV to turn off the screen saver. ◆ BACKGROUND Selects the background color or picture on the DVD, "4:3 LETTER BOX" may be connected. The screen saver will help prevent your display device...
Operating Instructions
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... performance. 62US The player reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output from the speakers is distorted. ◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is distorted, set the item to six discs. Normally select this order. ◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on which contains the highest number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in "LANGUAGE SETUP" (page 59...
... performance. 62US The player reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output from the speakers is distorted. ◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is distorted, set the item to six discs. Normally select this order. ◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on which contains the highest number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in "LANGUAGE SETUP" (page 59...
Operating Instructions
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... the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. ◆ DTS Selects whether or not to 2 channels for use with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. ◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode 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 "AUDIO SETUP" (page 63). NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to output DTS signals. D-PCM Select this setting and keep their original format. Note...
... the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. ◆ DTS Selects whether or not to 2 channels for use with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. ◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode 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 "AUDIO SETUP" (page 63). NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to output DTS signals. D-PCM Select this setting and keep their original format. Note...
Operating Instructions
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... recorded, no picture/picture noise appears. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to "ON" (page 62). Should any of the disc is connected securely. The sound volume may be affected when you select "2:STEREO," "2:1/L," or "2:2/R." motion Play mode. , The player is compatible with progressive format 480p signals, the image may improve if you set "AUDIO DRC" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "TV MODE" (page 62). , Set "AUDIO ATT" in fast forward...
... recorded, no picture/picture noise appears. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to "ON" (page 62). Should any of the disc is connected securely. The sound volume may be affected when you select "2:STEREO," "2:1/L," or "2:2/R." motion Play mode. , The player is compatible with progressive format 480p signals, the image may improve if you set "AUDIO DRC" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "TV MODE" (page 62). , Set "AUDIO ATT" in fast forward...
Operating Instructions
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... the player (page 5). , The player cannot play a recorded disc that conforms to do some of the operations above. Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed even if the file size is within this specified capacity.) , The image does not fit the screen (the image is reduced). , "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is set to "AUDIO (MP3)" (page 52). Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs...
... the player (page 5). , The player cannot play a recorded disc that conforms to do some of the operations above. Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed even if the file size is within this specified capacity.) , The image does not fit the screen (the image is reduced). , "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is set to "AUDIO (MP3)" (page 52). Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs...
Operating Instructions
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... AUDIO DRC 62 AUDIO SETUP 62 AUTO PLAY 61 B BACKGROUND 60 Batteries 16 BLACK LEVEL 60 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 61 C CD 8, 24 CHAPTER 35 Chapter 67 CHAPTER VIEWER 37 Checking the audio signal format 42 Child Lock 25 Connecting 17 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD 24 DVD 24 Control Menu 13 CUSTOM 58 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 54 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 45 CUSTOM SETUP 61 D DATA CD 7, 48 DATA DVD 7, 48 DATE 51 DIGITAL OUT 63 Digital output 63 DIMMER 61 Display Control Menu Display 13 Front panel display...
... AUDIO DRC 62 AUDIO SETUP 62 AUTO PLAY 61 B BACKGROUND 60 Batteries 16 BLACK LEVEL 60 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 61 C CD 8, 24 CHAPTER 35 Chapter 67 CHAPTER VIEWER 37 Checking the audio signal format 42 Child Lock 25 Connecting 17 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD 24 DVD 24 Control Menu 13 CUSTOM 58 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 54 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 45 CUSTOM SETUP 61 D DATA CD 7, 48 DATA DVD 7, 48 DATE 51 DIGITAL OUT 63 Digital output 63 DIMMER 61 Display Control Menu Display 13 Front panel display...