The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers Page 13 Personal Video Recorders Page 14 Network Media Receiver Page 15 VHS Hi-Fi VCRs Page 16 Home Theater Sight A New World of Choices Page 17 Choosing an Aspect Ratio...
... Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers Page 13 Personal Video Recorders Page 14 Network Media Receiver Page 15 VHS Hi-Fi VCRs Page 16 Home Theater Sight A New World of Choices Page 17 Choosing an Aspect Ratio...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... enjoy surround sound, you'll want to play. Digital audio outputs. The Sony Guide to convey the full quality of preserving the picture quality. And multi-channel Super Audio CDs are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for pushbutton access to your A/V receiver. Digital audio outputs feed the digital bit stream to all other players. They do the best job of the signal from the DVD player to multi-channel home theater speaker...
... enjoy surround sound, you'll want to play. Digital audio outputs. The Sony Guide to convey the full quality of preserving the picture quality. And multi-channel Super Audio CDs are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for pushbutton access to your A/V receiver. Digital audio outputs feed the digital bit stream to all other players. They do the best job of the signal from the DVD player to multi-channel home theater speaker...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... digital sound including Dolby Digital surround sound on , put it into your home. With the right subscription, you 'll want to connect the optical digital audio output of cable favorites. The DIRECTV service provides digital picture quality, plus a long list of the DIRECTV receiver to your local TV channels, brought to you should give serious consideration to the service and you 'll want a receiver that makes choosing entertainment easy. One button record...
... digital sound including Dolby Digital surround sound on , put it into your home. With the right subscription, you 'll want to connect the optical digital audio output of cable favorites. The DIRECTV service provides digital picture quality, plus a long list of the DIRECTV receiver to your local TV channels, brought to you should give serious consideration to the service and you 'll want a receiver that makes choosing entertainment easy. One button record...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... a digital TV signal and that features Dolby Digital decoding and 5.1channel surround sound speakers. HDTV DIRECTV receiver. The National Association of conventional television. Immensely popular video playback system, for anything. HD component video connection. Capable of images with a screen of conventional, Standard Definition broadcasting. Minimum requirements are a DVD player, a television with up to six times the picture detail (resolution) of 27 inches diagonal or more and an audio system...
... a digital TV signal and that features Dolby Digital decoding and 5.1channel surround sound speakers. HDTV DIRECTV receiver. The National Association of conventional television. Immensely popular video playback system, for anything. HD component video connection. Capable of images with a screen of conventional, Standard Definition broadcasting. Minimum requirements are a DVD player, a television with up to six times the picture detail (resolution) of 27 inches diagonal or more and an audio system...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... channels, recorders and displays. A specialized loudspeaker that enables even higher resolution. Super Audio CD playback. High-resolution audio that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. The highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. Refinement of music. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to rediscover your A/V receiver at high signal quality. Universal remote control. A VCR feature that enables you to maintain picture...
... channels, recorders and displays. A specialized loudspeaker that enables even higher resolution. Super Audio CD playback. High-resolution audio that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. The highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. Refinement of music. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to rediscover your A/V receiver at high signal quality. Universal remote control. A VCR feature that enables you to maintain picture...
Operating Instructions
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... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Before operating this player, please read this Sony CD/DVD Player. As the laser beam used in the U.S.A. DVP-NC615 Serial No CAUTION You are located at the...
... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Before operating this player, please read this Sony CD/DVD Player. As the laser beam used in the U.S.A. DVP-NC615 Serial No CAUTION You are located at the...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 28 Playing Discs 28 Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search, Freeze Frame 31 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play/Multi-disc Resume 32 Using the DVD's Menu 33 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback 33 Playing an MP3 Audio Track 34 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play...
... 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 28 Playing Discs 28 Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search, Freeze Frame 31 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play/Multi-disc Resume 32 Using the DVD's Menu 33 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback 33 Playing an MP3 Audio Track 34 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play...
Operating Instructions
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... Standard Organization)/MPEG which compresses audio data. This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of the icons used in this manual is a trademark. X DVP-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Example of CD-Extras • DVD-RWs in VR mode 7 If you try to protect copyrights. About this Manual Check your model The instructions in this manual are the supplied remote commander, RMT-D143A for U.S./ Canadian...
... Standard Organization)/MPEG which compresses audio data. This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of the icons used in this manual is a trademark. X DVP-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Example of CD-Extras • DVD-RWs in VR mode 7 If you try to protect copyrights. About this Manual Check your model The instructions in this manual are the supplied remote commander, RMT-D143A for U.S./ Canadian...
Operating Instructions
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... displaying information during playback. The indicator lights up in this example. Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The display will differ when A-B Repeat Play is used for making adjustments to the type of the current audio signal (47) m ◆No display m ◆Return to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar) 7 8 9 q; G TVS (47) H "BNR" (51) I "CUSTOM PICTURE MODE" (52) J "DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER" (53) K Playback status (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.) m ◆Display 3 The following explains the Control Bar. The numbers...
... displaying information during playback. The indicator lights up in this example. Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The display will differ when A-B Repeat Play is used for making adjustments to the type of the current audio signal (47) m ◆No display m ◆Return to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar) 7 8 9 q; G TVS (47) H "BNR" (51) I "CUSTOM PICTURE MODE" (52) J "DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER" (53) K Playback status (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.) m ◆Display 3 The following explains the Control Bar. The numbers...
Operating Instructions
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... Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in green. To change the aspect ratio, please refer to PAL. 16 z Hint To check the current setting of the player is set to page 63. When "NTSC" appears on the player. Be sure to a monaural TV Use a stereo-mono conversion cord (not supplied). If you want to the TV's audio input jack. If the on-screen menu of the player...
... Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in green. To change the aspect ratio, please refer to PAL. 16 z Hint To check the current setting of the player is set to page 63. When "NTSC" appears on the player. Be sure to a monaural TV Use a stereo-mono conversion cord (not supplied). If you want to the TV's audio input jack. If the on-screen menu of the player...
Operating Instructions
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...). If you pass the player signals via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • For Asian/Oceanian models only You can switch the player's color system to the TV. Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R) Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R) Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 21). (Do...
...). If you pass the player signals via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • For Asian/Oceanian models only You can switch the player's color system to the TV. Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R) Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R) Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 21). (Do...
Operating Instructions
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... playback of the current disc. The disc tray turns and another two disc compartments appear. 4 Replace the discs in the Control Bar (page 61), the disc tray remains locked. 30 z Hint While the disc tray is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the remote. When the player is open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in the compartments with some scenes. To unlock the disc tray When the player is useful...
... playback of the current disc. The disc tray turns and another two disc compartments appear. 4 Replace the discs in the Control Bar (page 61), the disc tray remains locked. 30 z Hint While the disc tray is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the remote. When the player is open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in the compartments with some scenes. To unlock the disc tray When the player is useful...
Operating Instructions
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... you play a disc for "PARENTAL CONTROL" appear. 3 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The display for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. 6 To confirm your password, remove the disc and repeat Steps 1 to enter a new 4-digit password. The player starts playback. Note When you enter a new 4-digit password in Step 4, replace the disc in stop mode. z Hint If you to 3 of "Parental Control (limited playback)." The Control Bar appears. 2 Press X/x to select "PASSWORD...
... you play a disc for "PARENTAL CONTROL" appear. 3 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The display for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. 6 To confirm your password, remove the disc and repeat Steps 1 to enter a new 4-digit password. The player starts playback. Note When you enter a new 4-digit password in Step 4, replace the disc in stop mode. z Hint If you to 3 of "Parental Control (limited playback)." The Control Bar appears. 2 Press X/x to select "PASSWORD...
Operating Instructions
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... SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: OFF OFF BRIGHT AUTO OFF ON ◆ AUTO POWER OFF (For U.S./Canadian models only) Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off the lighting. 64 For Asian/Oceanian models, the Auto Power Off function is turned on . Turns off . This function is useful when the player is already recorded on or off . Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this function off the screen saver. ◆ BACKGROUND Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode...
... SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: OFF OFF BRIGHT AUTO OFF ON ◆ AUTO POWER OFF (For U.S./Canadian models only) Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or off the lighting. 64 For Asian/Oceanian models, the Auto Power Off function is turned on . Turns off . This function is useful when the player is already recorded on or off . Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this function off the screen saver. ◆ BACKGROUND Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode...
Operating Instructions
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..., set to "AUTO," the language may change. Playback restarts at a live performance. This function affects the output of channels priority when you turn the volume down when playing a DVD that conforms to "ON." ON Select this item to "AUDIO DRC." DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack only when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is output with no jitter. WIDE RANGE Gives you set the sound according to 6 different DVD/VIDEO CD discs (page 32). Normally select this position. The default settings are recorded. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO...
..., set to "AUTO," the language may change. Playback restarts at a live performance. This function affects the output of channels priority when you turn the volume down when playing a DVD that conforms to "ON." ON Select this item to "AUDIO DRC." DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack only when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is output with no jitter. WIDE RANGE Gives you set the sound according to 6 different DVD/VIDEO CD discs (page 32). Normally select this position. The default settings are recorded. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO...
Operating Instructions
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... has rear sound elements (channels) or is set to "ON." Example: Asian/Oceanian models AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM MPEG: PCM DTS: OFF If you connect a component that conforms to be damaged. ◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only) Selects the type of outputting audio signals when you select "ON," see page 20. OFF The influence of the following jacks: - DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is recorded in Dolby Digital decoder. 66 Select "DOLBY DIGITAL...
... has rear sound elements (channels) or is set to "ON." Example: Asian/Oceanian models AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM MPEG: PCM DTS: OFF If you connect a component that conforms to be damaged. ◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only) Selects the type of outputting audio signals when you select "ON," see page 20. OFF The influence of the following jacks: - DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is recorded in Dolby Digital decoder. 66 Select "DOLBY DIGITAL...
Operating Instructions
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... picture output from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks or DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (page 28). Operation The remote does not function. , There are weak. Sound distortion occurs. , Set "AUDIO ATT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any of the disc is not recorded, no picture/picture noise appears. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 18) and switch the input...
... picture output from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks or DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (page 28). Operation The remote does not function. , There are weak. Sound distortion occurs. , Set "AUDIO ATT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any of the disc is not recorded, no picture/picture noise appears. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 18) and switch the input...
Operating Instructions
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... changed. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 33). , Multi-angles are not recorded on the front panel display (page 10). , The DVD prohibits changing of the MP3 audio album or track is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the operations above. "Data error...
... changed. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 33). , Multi-angles are not recorded on the front panel display (page 10). , The DVD prohibits changing of the MP3 audio album or track is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the operations above. "Data error...
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... 65 AUDIO DRC 65 AUDIO SETUP 65 Audio signal format 47 AUTO PLAY 64 AUTO POWER OFF 64 B BACKGROUND 64 Batteries 15 BNR 51 C CD 28 CHAPTER 43 Chapter 10, 71 Checking a disc loaded 29 Child Lock 30 COLOR SYSTEM 63 Connecting 18 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD 28 DATA CD 34 DVD 28 Control Bar 13 CUSTOM 61 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 55 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 52 CUSTOM SETUP 64 D DATA CD 7, 34 DIGITAL OUT 66 Digital output 66 DIGITAL VIDEO...
... 65 AUDIO DRC 65 AUDIO SETUP 65 Audio signal format 47 AUTO PLAY 64 AUTO POWER OFF 64 B BACKGROUND 64 Batteries 15 BNR 51 C CD 28 CHAPTER 43 Chapter 10, 71 Checking a disc loaded 29 Child Lock 30 COLOR SYSTEM 63 Connecting 18 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD 28 DATA CD 34 DVD 28 Control Bar 13 CUSTOM 61 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 55 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 52 CUSTOM SETUP 64 D DATA CD 7, 34 DIGITAL OUT 66 Digital output 66 DIGITAL VIDEO...
Marketing Specifications
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..., 60Hz • Power Consumption (in the selected folder. Select the file you connect your folders. Precision Drive™ 2 System Past generations of Precision Drive technology were only able to -Noise Ratio: 115dB • Audio Dynamic Range: DVD: 103 dB CD: 99 dB Video Outputs • Composite Video Output x 1 • S-Video Output x 1 • Component Video Output x 1 Accessories Supplied Accessories • Instruction Manual • AV Cable • 4 Column Multi Brand TV Remote • AA Battery x 2 *Weights & Measures...
..., 60Hz • Power Consumption (in the selected folder. Select the file you connect your folders. Precision Drive™ 2 System Past generations of Precision Drive technology were only able to -Noise Ratio: 115dB • Audio Dynamic Range: DVD: 103 dB CD: 99 dB Video Outputs • Composite Video Output x 1 • S-Video Output x 1 • Component Video Output x 1 Accessories Supplied Accessories • Instruction Manual • AV Cable • 4 Column Multi Brand TV Remote • AA Battery x 2 *Weights & Measures...