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... Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 DVP-NS55P © 2006 Sony Corporation For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. Model No. DVP-NS55P Serial No For Customers in Canada If this product... is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 2-661-162-12(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions US Manual ...
... Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 DVP-NS55P © 2006 Sony Corporation For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. Model No. DVP-NS55P Serial No For Customers in Canada If this product... is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 2-661-162-12(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions US Manual ...
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... operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by its case. • Clean the disc with this CD/DVD player is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for vinyl LPs. • If...
... operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by its case. • Clean the disc with this CD/DVD player is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for vinyl LPs. • If...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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... for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format) Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing...
... for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format) Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing...
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... on this page. • CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format. • Data part of CD-Extras. • DVD Audio discs. • HD layer on Super Audio CDs. video CD format - This system is prohibited by area restrictions. 00V 00Hz NO. 00W DVP-XXXX X Region code 0-000-... This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of files and folders on CDROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats: - The player can play DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs ...
... on this page. • CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format. • Data part of CD-Extras. • DVD Audio discs. • HD layer on Super Audio CDs. video CD format - This system is prohibited by area restrictions. 00V 00Hz NO. 00W DVP-XXXX X Region code 0-000-... This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of files and folders on CDROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats: - The player can play DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs ...
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... this player due to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may not work with copyright protection technologies This product is not guaranteed. 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...
... this player due to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may not work with copyright protection technologies This product is not guaranteed. 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...
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... (page 27) Selects the type of the TV and the audio output signal. Displays the DVD/CD text, or the DATA CD/DATA DVD track/file name. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 45) Adjusts the video signal from the player. PARENTAL CONTROL (page 54) Set to be used for changing slides during a slide show.... order. REPEAT (page 32) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one , or an edited PLAY LIST. EFFECT (page 53) Selects the effects to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R in "SETUP" to produce a sharper picture....
... (page 27) Selects the type of the TV and the audio output signal. Displays the DVD/CD text, or the DATA CD/DATA DVD track/file name. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 45) Adjusts the video signal from the player. PARENTAL CONTROL (page 54) Set to be used for changing slides during a slide show.... order. REPEAT (page 32) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one , or an edited PLAY LIST. EFFECT (page 53) Selects the effects to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R in "SETUP" to produce a sharper picture....
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...a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the patterns A through C, according to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). With this player to the input jack on the front panel. A INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) S VIDEO cord (not supplied) ...to the yellow (video) jack. Select one of an audio/video cord (supplied) 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....
...a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the patterns A through C, according to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). With this player to the input jack on the front panel. A INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) S VIDEO cord (not supplied) ...to the yellow (video) jack. Select one of an audio/video cord (supplied) 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....
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... VIDEO cord (not supplied). 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 TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see "Using the ...PROGRESSIVE button" (page 19). If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks... not fit your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, use this jack. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly 18US
... VIDEO cord (not supplied). 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 TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see "Using the ...PROGRESSIVE button" (page 19). If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks... not fit your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, use this jack. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly 18US
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...) 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 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...
...) 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 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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... operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder. For more than 30 minutes. The player turns on. 3 Switch the input selector on your disc. The player starts playback (continuous play a DVD VIDEO with your TV so that you play ). For VIDEO CDs, see page 27. The player enters standby mode. Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the...
... operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder. For more than 30 minutes. The player turns on. 3 Switch the input selector on your disc. The player starts playback (continuous play a DVD VIDEO with your TV so that you play ). For VIDEO CDs, see page 27. The player enters standby mode. Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the...
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... the contents of the disc, the zoom function may not be canceled automatically when the picture is in VR mode. To return to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. When the player is moved. Playback quickly or slowly with DVDs/ VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs and DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in VR...
... the contents of the disc, the zoom function may not be canceled automatically when the picture is in VR mode. To return to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. When the player is moved. Playback quickly or slowly with DVDs/ VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs and DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in VR...
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... SETUP" must be set to "ON" and you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is cleared when: - the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). • Resume Play does not work (page 62). • The point where you stopped... playing is set to stop playback. Notes • "MULTI-DISC RESUME" in VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs the player remembers the resume playback point for this function to work during Shuffle Play and Program Play. • This function may ...
... SETUP" must be set to "ON" and you store a resume playback point for the seventh disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is cleared when: - the player enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). • Resume Play does not work (page 62). • The point where you stopped... playing is set to stop playback. Notes • "MULTI-DISC RESUME" in VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs the player remembers the resume playback point for this function to work during Shuffle Play and Program Play. • This function may ...
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... ,continued 31US The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to 3 of programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. To return to 200 chapters in a disc can have the player "shuffle" titles, chapters, or tracks. z Hints • You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of "Creating your own program (Program...CLEAR, or select "OFF" in random order (Shuffle Play) You can be shuffled. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO • TITLE • CHAPTER ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • TRACK ◆ When Program Play is stopped. Shuffle Play starts. Playing in step 3. Note You ...
... ,continued 31US The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to 3 of programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. To return to 200 chapters in a disc can have the player "shuffle" titles, chapters, or tracks. z Hints • You can perform Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of "Creating your own program (Program...CLEAR, or select "OFF" in random order (Shuffle Play) You can be shuffled. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO • TITLE • CHAPTER ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • TRACK ◆ When Program Play is stopped. Shuffle Play starts. Playing in step 3. Note You ...
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.... ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • DISC: repeats all of the tracks. • TRACK: repeats the current track. ◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD with PBC playback. • When repeating a DATA CD/DATA DVD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG...disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. ◆ When playing a DVD-VR mode disc • DISC: repeats all the titles of Shuffle or Program Play modes. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. Notes • You cannot use a combination of the selected type. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc, or a single...
.... ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • DISC: repeats all of the tracks. • TRACK: repeats the current track. ◆ When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD with PBC playback. • When repeating a DATA CD/DATA DVD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG...disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. ◆ When playing a DVD-VR mode disc • DISC: repeats all the titles of Shuffle or Program Play modes. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. Notes • You cannot use a combination of the selected type. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc, or a single...
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...hold > or . Locating a point quickly using ./> on the player. With each press the indication changes as shown below. Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M Notes • Depending on the disc, you may differ between discs. once briefly to go to search forward or backwards, and release...a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can search for a particular point only on an MP3 audio track. 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/ VIDEO CD only) × 2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only) Opposite direction × 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m 3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/ VIDEO CD only) × 2b (DVD VIDEO...
...hold > or . Locating a point quickly using ./> on the player. With each press the indication changes as shown below. Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M Notes • Depending on the disc, you may differ between discs. once briefly to go to search forward or backwards, and release...a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can search for a particular point only on an MP3 audio track. 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/ VIDEO CD only) × 2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only) Opposite direction × 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m 3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/ VIDEO CD only) × 2b (DVD VIDEO...
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...mode, press STEP to go to the preceding frame (DVD/DVD-VR mode only). Press STEP to go to search for a still picture on the disc, you press m or M during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can also search..., file or scene. Two speeds are assigned unique numbers on a DVD-RW/ DVD-R in pause mode. Searching for a scene using the time code. You can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ DATA DVD by frame (Slow-motion Play) Press m or M when the player is slower than "1 y"/"1 ." With each press the indication changes ...
...mode, press STEP to go to the preceding frame (DVD/DVD-VR mode only). Press STEP to go to search for a still picture on the disc, you press m or M during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can also search..., file or scene. Two speeds are assigned unique numbers on a DVD-RW/ DVD-R in pause mode. Searching for a scene using the time code. You can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ DATA DVD by frame (Slow-motion Play) Press m or M when the player is slower than "1 y"/"1 ." With each press the indication changes ...
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...code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) 1 In step 2, select TIME/TEXT. "T **:**:**" (playing time of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on the disc on the disc. • You cannot search for a scene using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts ...playback from the selected number. You can start playback directly by pressing the number buttons and ENTER. • You can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode) or track (CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD...
...code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) 1 In step 2, select TIME/TEXT. "T **:**:**" (playing time of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on the disc on the disc. • You cannot search for a scene using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts ...playback from the selected number. You can start playback directly by pressing the number buttons and ENTER. • You can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode) or track (CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD...
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...JPEG)" in a single line will scroll across the front panel display. • You can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. • Playing time of disc being played, the DVD/CD text or track name may not be displayed. • The player can also check... the time information and text using the Control Menu (page 13). 40US Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Text z Hints ...
...JPEG)" in a single line will scroll across the front panel display. • You can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. • Playing time of disc being played, the DVD/CD text or track name may not be displayed. • The player can also check... the time information and text using the Control Menu (page 13). 40US Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Text z Hints ...
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...disc with JPEG image files, press twice). Choose the setting that best suits the program you are recorded on it. Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can make further adjustments to each element of the DVD, VIDEO CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD in JPEG format from the player... to obtain the picture quality you want. The options for "CUSTOM PICTURE MODE" appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO STANDARD STANDARD DYNAMIC 1 ,continued 45US Notes ...
...disc with JPEG image files, press twice). Choose the setting that best suits the program you are recorded on it. Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can make further adjustments to each element of the DVD, VIDEO CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD in JPEG format from the player... to obtain the picture quality you want. The options for "CUSTOM PICTURE MODE" appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO STANDARD STANDARD DYNAMIC 1 ,continued 45US Notes ...