Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... technical assistance for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/service Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222SONY For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any...
... technical assistance for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/service Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222SONY For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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... for help. For customers in its edge. DVP-NC80V Serial No Note This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. Notes About the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by one or more of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with this product will not occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer...
... for help. For customers in its edge. DVP-NC80V Serial No Note This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. Notes About the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by one or more of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with this product will not occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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... protection for this indicates a need for service. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in the operating instructions. This will often require extensive work by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. • If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is grounded so as the original parts. Adjust only those controls that are required, be...
... protection for this indicates a need for service. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in the operating instructions. This will often require extensive work by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. • If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is grounded so as the original parts. Adjust only those controls that are required, be...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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... 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 23 Step 6: Quick Setup 23 Playing Discs 26 Playing Discs 26 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 29 Using the DVD's Menu 30 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW/DVD-R 30 Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 31 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback 32 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play...
... 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 23 Step 6: Quick Setup 23 Playing Discs 26 Playing Discs 26 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 29 Using the DVD's Menu 30 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW/DVD-R 30 Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 31 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback 32 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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... audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format). 8 Example of discs that has the adhesive of format conforming to protect copyrights. music CD format - KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of the unit and only will also play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in PHOTO CD format. • Data part of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Super Audio CD VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. Region code Your player has a region code...
... audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format). 8 Example of discs that has the adhesive of format conforming to protect copyrights. music CD format - KODAK Picture CD format * A logical format of the unit and only will also play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in PHOTO CD format. • Data part of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Super Audio CD VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. Region code Your player has a region code...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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... VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may not be available. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that among those discs, there are marketed by some record companies. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for home and other limited viewing uses...
... VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may not be available. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that among those discs, there are marketed by some record companies. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for home and other limited viewing uses...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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...B INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R S VIDEO cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (supplied) INPUT C S VIDEO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) (yellow) to LINE OUT (VIDEO) to S VIDEO OUT COAXIAL CENTER L Y PB PR OPTICAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT R FRONT REAR WOOFER 5.1CH OUTPUT R L AUDIO VIDEO LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern A. In order to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (green) (blue) (red) CD/DVD player COMPONENT...
...B INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R S VIDEO cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (supplied) INPUT C S VIDEO TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) (yellow) to LINE OUT (VIDEO) to S VIDEO OUT COAXIAL CENTER L Y PB PR OPTICAL PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT R FRONT REAR WOOFER 5.1CH OUTPUT R L AUDIO VIDEO LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern A. In order to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (green) (blue) (red) CD/DVD player COMPONENT...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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... audio/video input jack, connect the player to this product and may not fit your TV set compatibility with this jack. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • Consumers should note that the user switch the connection to a wide screen TV Depending on the TV screen. In case of the same kind and length. With this connection, select "NORMAL (INTERLACE)" (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to the yellow (video...
... audio/video input jack, connect the player to this product and may not fit your TV set compatibility with this jack. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • Consumers should note that the user switch the connection to a wide screen TV Depending on the TV screen. In case of the same kind and length. With this connection, select "NORMAL (INTERLACE)" (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to the yellow (video...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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... sound. (red) (white) Audio/video cord (supplied) (yellow)* (white) (yellow)* to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (red) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) CD/DVD player to 5.1CH OUTPUT Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) B-1 or or Optical digital cord (not supplied) to coaxial or optical digital input [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) having 5.1ch inputs or/ and a decoder : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used...
... sound. (red) (white) Audio/video cord (supplied) (yellow)* (white) (yellow)* to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) (red) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) CD/DVD player to 5.1CH OUTPUT Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) B-1 or or Optical digital cord (not supplied) to coaxial or optical digital input [Speakers] Rear (L) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) having 5.1ch inputs or/ and a decoder : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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The player plays from the player. 26 To turn off the player Press [/1. Adjust the volume on your TV. 2 Press [/1. To turn off , set "AUTO POWER OFF" in the order you leave it in stop mode for more information about finalizing, refer to play ). The disc tray closes. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 32. DISC SKIP 1 Turn on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). z Hint You can have the player turn this function on or off...
The player plays from the player. 26 To turn off the player Press [/1. Adjust the volume on your TV. 2 Press [/1. To turn off , set "AUTO POWER OFF" in the order you leave it in stop mode for more information about finalizing, refer to play ). The disc tray closes. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 32. DISC SKIP 1 Turn on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). z Hint You can have the player turn this function on or off...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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... number buttons to select the item you play or change. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER. You can be played. The contents of titles for playback: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and titles that allow you press the number buttons, the following display appears. Using the DVD's Menu A DVD is in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of the menu vary from "ORIGINAL" for the sound and subtitles, select these items using...
... number buttons to select the item you play or change. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER. You can be played. The contents of titles for playback: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and titles that allow you press the number buttons, the following display appears. Using the DVD's Menu A DVD is in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of the menu vary from "ORIGINAL" for the sound and subtitles, select these items using...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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...playback. Select the surround mode that best suits your speaker setup. Sound Adjustments 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center L CR LFE LS RS Currently playing program format SUR Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch Front (L/R) Rear (Monaural) 2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently playing program format About audio signals Audio signals recorded in "SPEAKER SETUP" (page 71), you have only 2 or 4 speakers. TVS DYNAMIC THEATER 2 Press SUR repeatedly to 6 speaker setups (If you select "NONE" in the setting of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital...
...playback. Select the surround mode that best suits your speaker setup. Sound Adjustments 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center L CR LFE LS RS Currently playing program format SUR Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch Front (L/R) Rear (Monaural) 2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently playing program format About audio signals Audio signals recorded in "SPEAKER SETUP" (page 71), you have only 2 or 4 speakers. TVS DYNAMIC THEATER 2 Press SUR repeatedly to 6 speaker setups (If you select "NONE" in the setting of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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... be connected. BLACK The background color is blue. GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the Setup Display. The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL ◆ TV TYPE Selects the aspect ratio of "4:3 PAN SCAN" or vice versa. ◆ SCREEN SAVER The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in stop mode for 15 minutes or when you play a Super Audio CD, CD...
... be connected. BLACK The background color is blue. GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the Setup Display. The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL ◆ TV TYPE Selects the aspect ratio of "4:3 PAN SCAN" or vice versa. ◆ SCREEN SAVER The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in stop mode for 15 minutes or when you play a Super Audio CD, CD...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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... number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in high resolution. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you set the sound according to "D-PCM" (page 70), the DTS sound track is output with no jitter. 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...
... number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in high resolution. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you set the sound according to "D-PCM" (page 70), the DTS sound track is output with no jitter. 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...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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... making adjustments to "D-PCM" (page 70). LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - For connection details, see "Setting the digital output signal" for enjoying surround sounds. For details on the disc or playback environment. ◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Switches the method for use with a built-in Dolby Digital format. D-PCM Select this when the player is incompatible with a digital input jack. If you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound...
... making adjustments to "D-PCM" (page 70). LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks - For connection details, see "Setting the digital output signal" for enjoying surround sounds. For details on the disc or playback environment. ◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode only) Switches the method for use with a built-in Dolby Digital format. D-PCM Select this when the player is incompatible with a digital input jack. If you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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... PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and the player is in pause mode or in "AUDIO SETUP" to your TV's S VIDEO input (page 17). , You have selected "PROGRESSIVE AUTO" or "PROGRESSIVE VIDEO" using the PROGRESSIVE button on some DVD programs could affect picture quality. In this case, select "NORMAL (INTERLACE)" so that the signal from the player appears on the amplifier (receiver) (page 20). , The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set. , The player is set the player to normal (interlace) format. Sound...
... PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and the player is in pause mode or in "AUDIO SETUP" to your TV's S VIDEO input (page 17). , You have selected "PROGRESSIVE AUTO" or "PROGRESSIVE VIDEO" using the PROGRESSIVE button on some DVD programs could affect picture quality. In this case, select "NORMAL (INTERLACE)" so that the signal from the player appears on the amplifier (receiver) (page 20). , The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set. , The player is set the player to normal (interlace) format. Sound...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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... region code on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. , Set the surround mode setting to "OFF" (page 45) Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in "CUSTOM SETUP" is set to "AUDIO (MP3)" (page 57). Other characters are not displayed correctly. , The player can only display numbers and alphabet. The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in the remote are weak. , There are playing a Dolby Digital, or...
... region code on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. , Set the surround mode setting to "OFF" (page 45) Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in "CUSTOM SETUP" is set to "AUDIO (MP3)" (page 57). Other characters are not displayed correctly. , The player can only display numbers and alphabet. The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in the remote are weak. , There are playing a Dolby Digital, or...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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... as Stop, Search, Fast Play, Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play cannot be performed. , Depending on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears on page 77.) 76 Refer to operate abnormally, unplug the player. 5 numbers or letters are not recorded on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD. , The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file...
... as Stop, Search, Fast Play, Slow Play, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play cannot be performed. , Depending on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED" appears on page 77.) 76 Refer to operate abnormally, unplug the player. 5 numbers or letters are not recorded on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD. , The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file...
Operating Instructions (DVPNC80V)
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... CHAPTER VIEWER 40 Checking the audio signal format 45 Child Lock 28 Connecting 17 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD 26 DVD 26 Control Menu 13 CUSTOM 65 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 59 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 50 CUSTOM SETUP 68 D DATA CD 7, 53 DATA DVD 7, 53 DATE 56 DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) 47 DIGITAL OUT 70 Digital output 70 DIMMER 68 82 DISC SKIP 27 Display Control Menu Display 13 Front panel display 11 Setup Display 65 DISTANCE 72 DOLBY DIGITAL 44, 70, 77 DOWNMIX 70...
... CHAPTER VIEWER 40 Checking the audio signal format 45 Child Lock 28 Connecting 17 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD 26 DVD 26 Control Menu 13 CUSTOM 65 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 59 CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 50 CUSTOM SETUP 68 D DATA CD 7, 53 DATA DVD 7, 53 DATE 56 DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) 47 DIGITAL OUT 70 Digital output 70 DIMMER 68 82 DISC SKIP 27 Display Control Menu Display 13 Front panel display 11 Setup Display 65 DISTANCE 72 DOLBY DIGITAL 44, 70, 77 DOWNMIX 70...
Product Specifications
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.... Precision Cinema Progressive™ Technology·Many other DVD players detect image changes at the scan line level-Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive (PCP) system detects them at the pixel level. DVP-NC80V/B 5-Disc DVD/SA-CD/CD Progressive Scan Changer Key Features s 5 Disc DVD/CD Changer s Super Audio CD Playback (2 Channel/Multi Channel) s Precision Drive™ 3 System Compensates For Flaws in DVD Discs s DVD-RW (Video Mode/VR mode w/CPRM) DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD+R Playback1 s MP3 (CD-R/RW, DVD+RW/+R/-R/-RW) and JPEG (CD-R/RW, DVD+RW/+R/-R/-RW...
.... Precision Cinema Progressive™ Technology·Many other DVD players detect image changes at the scan line level-Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive (PCP) system detects them at the pixel level. DVP-NC80V/B 5-Disc DVD/SA-CD/CD Progressive Scan Changer Key Features s 5 Disc DVD/CD Changer s Super Audio CD Playback (2 Channel/Multi Channel) s Precision Drive™ 3 System Compensates For Flaws in DVD Discs s DVD-RW (Video Mode/VR mode w/CPRM) DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD+R Playback1 s MP3 (CD-R/RW, DVD+RW/+R/-R/-RW) and JPEG (CD-R/RW, DVD+RW/+R/-R/-RW...