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...-162-12(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For customers in Canada If this product. DVP-NS55P Serial No 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-NS55P © 2006 Sony Corporation Record the serial...
...-162-12(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES For customers in Canada If this product. DVP-NS55P Serial No 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-NS55P © 2006 Sony Corporation Record the serial...
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...correct the interference by its case. • Clean the disc with the limits for help. Wipe the disc from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this CD/DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of important...shock, do not expose this product will not occur in a particular installation. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
...correct the interference by its case. • Clean the disc with the limits for help. Wipe the disc from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this CD/DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of important...shock, do not expose this product will not occur in a particular installation. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Notes About the Discs 2 Important Safeguards 3 Precautions 5 About This Manual 7 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 8 Index to Parts and Controls 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display 13 Hookups 16 Hooking Up the Player 16 Step 1: Unpacking 16 Step 2: Inserting Batteries ... 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 ...
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Notes About the Discs 2 Important Safeguards 3 Precautions 5 About This Manual 7 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 8 Index to Parts and Controls 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display 13 Hookups 16 Hooking Up the Player 16 Step 1: Unpacking 16 Step 2: Inserting Batteries ... 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 ...
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...player if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (video mode). • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icons Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/DVD...Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files 49 Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show 52 Using Various Additional Functions 54 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL 54 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote 57 Settings and Adjustments 58 Using the Setup Display...
...player if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (video mode). • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icons Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/DVD...Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files 49 Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show 52 Using Various Additional Functions 54 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL 54 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote 57 Settings and Adjustments 58 Using the Setup Display...
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... area restrictions. 00V 00Hz NO. 00W DVP-XXXX X Region code 0-000-000-00 8US MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format). will appear on CDROMs, defined by area limitations." Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD...
... area restrictions. 00V 00Hz NO. 00W DVP-XXXX X Region code 0-000-000-00 8US MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format). will appear on CDROMs, defined by area limitations." Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD...
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...if it has not been correctly finalized. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are some that some playback functions may not be playable by U.S. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is prohibited. ...played. • Music discs encoded with digital audio material on the other side. Notes • Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the operating ...
...if it has not been correctly finalized. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are some that some playback functions may not be playable by U.S. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is prohibited. ...played. • Music discs encoded with digital audio material on the other side. Notes • Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the operating ...
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...page 35) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. REPEAT (page 32) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one , or an edited PLAY LIST. SETUP (page ...22) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on this player. EFFECT (page 53) Selects the effects to be played. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 45) Adjusts ... the ORIGINAL one title/chapter/track/ album repeatedly. SHARPNESS (page 47) Exaggerates the outline of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R in "SETUP" to be played. CHAPTER (page 35)/INDEX (page 35) Selects the chapter or index...
...page 35) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. REPEAT (page 32) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one , or an edited PLAY LIST. SETUP (page ...22) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on this player. EFFECT (page 53) Selects the effects to be played. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 45) Adjusts ... the ORIGINAL one title/chapter/track/ album repeatedly. SHARPNESS (page 47) Exaggerates the outline of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R in "SETUP" to be played. CHAPTER (page 35)/INDEX (page 35) Selects the chapter or index...
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... are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the patterns A through 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. You will enjoy standard... input jack on the front panel. 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.
... are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the patterns A through 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. You will enjoy standard... input jack on the front panel. 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.
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... supplied). With this jack. 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. Note Do not connect a VCR, etc., between ...your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to output progressive signals. To change the aspect ratio, see "Using the PROGRESSIVE button" (page 19). C If you...) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the TV screen. If your TV and the player. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly 18US
... supplied). With this jack. 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. Note Do not connect a VCR, etc., between ...your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to output progressive signals. To change the aspect ratio, see "Using the PROGRESSIVE button" (page 19). C If you...) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the TV screen. If your TV and the player. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly 18US
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... the image is not met. ◆PROGRESSIVE VIDEO Select this setting when: - About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can select the signal format in which the player outputs video signals (Progressive or Interlace), and the conversion method for progressive signals. Video-based...: - Film-based software is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT). Some DVD software contains both video and film. your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - your TV is not met. ◆NORMAL (INTERLACE...
... the image is not met. ◆PROGRESSIVE VIDEO Select this setting when: - About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can select the signal format in which the player outputs video signals (Progressive or Interlace), and the conversion method for progressive signals. Video-based...: - Film-based software is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT). Some DVD software contains both video and film. your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - your TV is not met. ◆NORMAL (INTERLACE...
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.../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 OUT COAXIAL Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver...
.../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 OUT COAXIAL Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver...
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...RETURN ENTER To turn off automatically whenever you can hear sound from the speakers, affecting your TV. 2 Press [/1. Note Discs created on DVD recorders must be correctly finalized before they can have the player turn off , set "AUTO POWER OFF" in "CUSTOM SETUP" to "ON" or "OFF" (page 61). 1..." in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 63). Refer to be damaged. 24US The disc tray closes. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 28. For more than 30 minutes. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on or off the player Press [/1. Depending on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that...
...RETURN ENTER To turn off automatically whenever you can hear sound from the speakers, affecting your TV. 2 Press [/1. Note Discs created on DVD recorders must be correctly finalized before they can have the player turn off , set "AUTO POWER OFF" in "CUSTOM SETUP" to "ON" or "OFF" (page 61). 1..." in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 63). Refer to be damaged. 24US The disc tray closes. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 28. For more than 30 minutes. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on or off the player Press [/1. Depending on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that...
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... FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY. To return to cancel. *1 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only *2 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only *3 Video and JPEG pictures only (except BACKGROUND pictures). The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears on the remote. Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can move the enlarged picture using ...Play or Slow Play functions when playing a still picture on DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode. The sound can only be able to the Press . To unlock the disc tray When the player is set. The A and Z buttons on the player or the remote do not work while the Child Lock is...
... FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY. To return to cancel. *1 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only *2 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only *3 Video and JPEG pictures only (except BACKGROUND pictures). The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears on the remote. Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can move the enlarged picture using ...Play or Slow Play functions when playing a still picture on DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode. The sound can only be able to the Press . To unlock the disc tray When the player is set. The A and Z buttons on the player or the remote do not work while the Child Lock is...
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.... "RESUME" appears on the Setup Display. • For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in "CUSTOM SETUP" must be set to "ON" and you playback a recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may playback other recorded discs from the same resume point. 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. z Hint To play mode... Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to work with some discs. • If "MULTI-DISC RESUME" in step 1. Notes • "MULTI-DISC RESUME" in VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs the player remembers the resume playback...
.... "RESUME" appears on the Setup Display. • For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in "CUSTOM SETUP" must be set to "ON" and you playback a recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may playback other recorded discs from the same resume point. 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. z Hint To play mode... Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to work with some discs. • If "MULTI-DISC RESUME" in step 1. Notes • "MULTI-DISC RESUME" in VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs the player remembers the resume playback...
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...disc's menu appears on recordable DVD players for playback: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and titles that allow you want using the MENU button. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc. 2 Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to be created on the TV screen. Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVDRW/DVD-R Some DVD-RWs/DVD...be played. The options for the sound and subtitles, select these items using the TOP MENU button. Playing Discs Using the DVD's Menu A DVD is in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for editing (PLAY LIST). If you ...
...disc's menu appears on recordable DVD players for playback: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and titles that allow you want using the MENU button. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc. 2 Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to be created on the TV screen. Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVDRW/DVD-R Some DVD-RWs/DVD...be played. The options for the sound and subtitles, select these items using the TOP MENU button. Playing Discs Using the DVD's Menu A DVD is in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for editing (PLAY LIST). If you ...
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...PLAY DVD VIDEO 3 Press X/x to select the item to normal play Press CLEAR, or select "OFF" in random order when "CHAPTER" is selected. During Program Play, follow the steps of programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to 200 chapters in a disc ...)." 2 Press X and select "ALL CLEAR." 3 Press ENTER. The options for new programming. Shuffle Play starts. z Hints • You can have the player "shuffle" titles, chapters, or tracks. Notes • When you program tracks on a Super VCD, the total playing time is stopped. After selecting the ...
...PLAY DVD VIDEO 3 Press X/x to select the item to normal play Press CLEAR, or select "OFF" in random order when "CHAPTER" is selected. During Program Play, follow the steps of programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to 200 chapters in a disc ...)." 2 Press X and select "ALL CLEAR." 3 Press ENTER. The options for new programming. Shuffle Play starts. z Hints • You can have the player "shuffle" titles, chapters, or tracks. Notes • When you program tracks on a Super VCD, the total playing time is stopped. After selecting the ...
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... Play while the player is set to be repeated. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO • DISC: repeats all of the titles. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. ◆ When playing a DVD-VR mode disc • DISC: repeats all of... a combination of the selected type. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc, or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. The options for "REPEAT" appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER 3 Press X/x to select the item to "IMAGE (JPEG)" (page 52),...
... Play while the player is set to be repeated. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO • DISC: repeats all of the titles. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. ◆ When playing a DVD-VR mode disc • DISC: repeats all of... a combination of the selected type. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc, or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly. The options for "REPEAT" appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER 3 Press X/x to select the item to "IMAGE (JPEG)" (page 52),...
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...appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 PLAY DVD VIDEO To return to normal play a specific portion of the portion to memorize lyrics, etc.) 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The "A-B REPEAT" setting bar appears. The set . Playing Discs Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play) You can play Press CLEAR, or select "OFF" in...titles. • You may not set A-B Repeat Play for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. 33US A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:33:05 5 When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for contents...
...appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 PLAY DVD VIDEO To return to normal play a specific portion of the portion to memorize lyrics, etc.) 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The "A-B REPEAT" setting bar appears. The set . Playing Discs Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play) You can play Press CLEAR, or select "OFF" in...titles. • You may not set A-B Repeat Play for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. 33US A 18 - 1:32:55 B 18 - 1:33:05 5 When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for contents...
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... below. Actual speeds may not be able to do some of the operations described. • For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, you want , press H to return to normal playback. (Search) Locating a point quickly by monitoring the picture or...discs. Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan) STEP STEP Press m or M while playing a disc. Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M Notes • Depending on the player...
... below. Actual speeds may not be able to do some of the operations described. • For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, you want , press H to return to normal playback. (Search) Locating a point quickly by monitoring the picture or...discs. Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan) STEP STEP Press m or M while playing a disc. Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M Notes • Depending on the player...
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...DVD-VR mode disc TITLE CHAPTER TIME/TEXT Select "TIME/TEXT" to search for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. To return to normal speed, press H. Searching for a starting point by inputting the time code. ,continued 35US Each time you can select the desired one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) When the player.... Searching for a Scene Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) Press m or M when the player is in the pause mode, press STEP to go to the preceding frame (DVD/DVD-VR mode only). With each press the indication changes as follows: Playback direction 2 y1 Opposite direction...
...DVD-VR mode disc TITLE CHAPTER TIME/TEXT Select "TIME/TEXT" to search for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. To return to normal speed, press H. Searching for a starting point by inputting the time code. ,continued 35US Each time you can select the desired one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) When the player.... Searching for a Scene Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) Press m or M when the player is in the pause mode, press STEP to go to the preceding frame (DVD/DVD-VR mode only). With each press the indication changes as follows: Playback direction 2 y1 Opposite direction...