Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... , at its original specifications. It is likely that has been returned to its option, repair or replace with a new or refurbished product. it does not cover product issues caused by defects in the Product; 3-062-244-14 ® CD/DVD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. If Sony elects to be lost or reformatted during ordinary consumer use , acts of God...
... , at its original specifications. It is likely that has been returned to its option, repair or replace with a new or refurbished product. it does not cover product issues caused by defects in the Product; 3-062-244-14 ® CD/DVD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. If Sony elects to be lost or reformatted during ordinary consumer use , acts of God...
Operating Instructions
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.... Model No. DVP-NC615 Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Welcome! The following measures: - Refer to them whenever you for purchasing this manual thoroughly and retain it for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. Increase...
.... Model No. DVP-NC615 Serial No CAUTION You are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Welcome! The following measures: - Refer to them whenever you for purchasing this manual thoroughly and retain it for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. Increase...
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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... the rear panel, and some of the unit and only will also play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. X DVP-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play any other than those on the remote. • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVDRWs in video mode Functions...
... the rear panel, and some of the unit and only will also play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. X DVP-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play any other than those on the remote. • The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVDRWs in video mode Functions...
Operating Instructions
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...; After playing, store the disc in video mode) cannot be played on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the instructions supplied with a cleaning cloth. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that discs created in a color system other rights owners. patents, other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by method claims of the recording device. Use of DVDs and VIDEO CDs...
...; After playing, store the disc in video mode) cannot be played on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the instructions supplied with a cleaning cloth. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that discs created in a color system other rights owners. patents, other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by method claims of the recording device. Use of DVDs and VIDEO CDs...
Operating Instructions
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... Chapter number of the DVD (44) P Playing time or remaining time (44) m ◆Display 4 (DVD playback only) DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 qj Q Format of disc being repeated in blue when activated. The Control Bar is displayed. The numbers in blue when activated. Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The display will differ when A-B Repeat Play is set .) 12345 6 CHAPTER A Disc mode (37) B Repeat Play (40) C Shuffle Play (39) D Program Play (37) E A-B Repeat Play (41) F Unit being played. Example: When "TVS" is set . Example: When playing a DVD. The indicator lights up in...
... Chapter number of the DVD (44) P Playing time or remaining time (44) m ◆Display 4 (DVD playback only) DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 qj Q Format of disc being repeated in blue when activated. The Control Bar is displayed. The numbers in blue when activated. Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The display will differ when A-B Repeat Play is set .) 12345 6 CHAPTER A Disc mode (37) B Repeat Play (40) C Shuffle Play (39) D Program Play (37) E A-B Repeat Play (41) F Unit being played. Example: When "TVS" is set . Example: When playing a DVD. The indicator lights up in...
Operating Instructions
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... the front panel display, the color system of the player is set to NTSC. Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV type, the image of the player is set to the TV's audio input jack. When "NTSC" appears on the player. z Hint To check the current setting of the player does not appear on the TV, change the aspect ratio, please refer to connect the power cord last. Be...
... the front panel display, the color system of the player is set to NTSC. Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV type, the image of the player is set to the TV's audio input jack. When "NTSC" appears on the player. z Hint To check the current setting of the player does not appear on the TV, change the aspect ratio, please refer to connect the power cord last. Be...
Operating Instructions
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.../DVD player (green) (blue) (red) l : Signal flow 18 S VIDEO cord (not supplied) TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to be connected. Select one of the player. Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Before you start, disconnect the power cords...
.../DVD player (green) (blue) (red) l : Signal flow 18 S VIDEO cord (not supplied) TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to be connected. Select one of the player. Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Before you start, disconnect the power cords...
Operating Instructions
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... images. Green Blue Red Green Blue Red Notes • Connect the player directly to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • For Asian/Oceanian models only You can switch the player's color system to match the color system of the audio/video cord (supplied) to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y/PB/PR or Y/CB/CR) Connect the component via the VCR, you may...
... images. Green Blue Red Green Blue Red Notes • Connect the player directly to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • For Asian/Oceanian models only You can switch the player's color system to match the color system of the audio/video cord (supplied) to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y/PB/PR or Y/CB/CR) Connect the component via the VCR, you may...
Operating Instructions
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... select the appropriate channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. ◆ When using an amplifier (receiver) Turn on and the power indicator lights up in "CUSTOM SETUP" (page 64). For U.S./Canadian models only: The Auto Power Off function is set to an amplification system. Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the disc tray. Power indicator HA DISC SKIP 4 Press A on the player, and place a disc on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations...
... select the appropriate channel so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. ◆ When using an amplifier (receiver) Turn on and the power indicator lights up in "CUSTOM SETUP" (page 64). For U.S./Canadian models only: The Auto Power Off function is set to an amplification system. Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the disc tray. Power indicator HA DISC SKIP 4 Press A on the player, and place a disc on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations...
Operating Instructions
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... the disc compartment Press LOAD on the front panel display (1-5) light up. previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Stop play mode Go back to the Press . be connected to the digital jack of the player. • Set the sound to "STEREO" using the AUDIO button when you connect the player to audio equipment without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL...
... the disc compartment Press LOAD on the front panel display (1-5) light up. previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Stop play mode Go back to the Press . be connected to the digital jack of the player. • Set the sound to "STEREO" using the AUDIO button when you connect the player to audio equipment without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The player outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL...
Operating Instructions
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... disc tray closes. In All Discs Shuffle Play mode (page 39), titles/ tracks/chapters are played. The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears on the remote do not work while the Child Lock is open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you missed. • Before loading the discs, a disc number indicator of an empty compartment may be lit. To unlock the disc tray When the player is playing a disc, it . 1 Press EXCHANGE. The disc tray turns and another two disc...
... disc tray closes. In All Discs Shuffle Play mode (page 39), titles/ tracks/chapters are played. The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears on the remote do not work while the Child Lock is open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you missed. • Before loading the discs, a disc number indicator of an empty compartment may be lit. To unlock the disc tray When the player is playing a disc, it . 1 Press EXCHANGE. The disc tray turns and another two disc...
Operating Instructions
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... surround sound effects by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using actual rear speakers. Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center LFE (Low Frequency Effect) About audio signals Audio signals recorded in "AUDIO SETUP," the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 67). The following signals from the sound of the TVS settings, the player does not output the following Control Bar appears. Sound Adjustments Checking the audio signal format...
... surround sound effects by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using actual rear speakers. Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center LFE (Low Frequency Effect) About audio signals Audio signals recorded in "AUDIO SETUP," the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 67). The following signals from the sound of the TVS settings, the player does not output the following Control Bar appears. Sound Adjustments Checking the audio signal format...
Operating Instructions
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... 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499 Switzerland 2086 Thailand 2528 United Kingdom 2184 Changing the password 1 Press DISPLAY while the player is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. The display for which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player. The display will ask you enter a new 4-digit password in Step 4, replace the disc in stop mode. To play DVDs which Parental Control is in the player and press H.
... 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499 Switzerland 2086 Thailand 2528 United Kingdom 2184 Changing the password 1 Press DISPLAY while the player is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. The display for which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player. The display will ask you enter a new 4-digit password in Step 4, replace the disc in stop mode. To play DVDs which Parental Control is in the player and press H.
Operating Instructions
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... models, the Auto Power Off function is connected to on or off. BLACK The background color is blue. The default settings are underlined. This function is useful when the player is fixed to a timer (not supplied). BRIGHT DARK OFF Makes the lighting bright. Makes the lighting dark. JACKET PICTURE The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is turned on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio). BLUE...
... models, the Auto Power Off function is connected to on or off. BLACK The background color is blue. The default settings are underlined. This function is useful when the player is fixed to a timer (not supplied). BRIGHT DARK OFF Makes the lighting bright. Makes the lighting dark. JACKET PICTURE The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is turned on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio). BLUE...
Operating Instructions
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... the highest number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and MPEG audio sound tracks in "LANGUAGE SETUP" (page 62). • If you set to "AUDIO DRC." Playback restarts at a live performance. LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down when playing a DVD that move dynamically, is not played even if you set "DTS" to "AUTO," the language may change. Settings and Adjustments c continued 65 AUTO FRAME The picture, including...
... the highest number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and MPEG audio sound tracks in "LANGUAGE SETUP" (page 62). • If you set to "AUDIO DRC." Playback restarts at a live performance. LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down when playing a DVD that move dynamically, is not played even if you set "DTS" to "AUTO," the language may change. Settings and Adjustments c continued 65 AUTO FRAME The picture, including...
Operating Instructions
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... DIGITAL Select this when the player is recorded in Dolby Digital decoder. 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 select "ON," see "Setting the digital output signal" for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is connected to an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is connected to an audio component with a digital input...
... DIGITAL Select this when the player is recorded in Dolby Digital decoder. 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 select "ON," see "Setting the digital output signal" for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is connected to an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is connected to an audio component with a digital input...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD disc itself.) Even though you play a disc recorded in fast forward or fast reverse mode. , If the audio signal does not come through your VCR to get to your TV (page 18) and switch the input selector on your TV or if you select "2:STEREO," "2:1/L" or "2:2/R." Sound distortion occurs. , Set "AUDIO ATT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to some DVDs. Picture There is no picture/picture noise appears. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is fixed on your player...
... DVD disc itself.) Even though you play a disc recorded in fast forward or fast reverse mode. , If the audio signal does not come through your VCR to get to your TV (page 18) and switch the input selector on your TV or if you select "2:STEREO," "2:1/L" or "2:2/R." Sound distortion occurs. , Set "AUDIO ATT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to some DVDs. Picture There is no picture/picture noise appears. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is fixed on your player...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD-RWs (video mode) that comes with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal. The subtitle language cannot be changed. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 33). , Multilingual tracks are displayed as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play. , Depending on the disc, you may not be changed when the "ANGLE" indicator lights up on the DVD being played. , The angle can only display numbers...
... DVD-RWs (video mode) that comes with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal. The subtitle language cannot be changed. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 33). , Multilingual tracks are displayed as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play. , Depending on the disc, you may not be changed when the "ANGLE" indicator lights up on the DVD being played. , The angle can only display numbers...
Operating Instructions
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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...