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... 3R6 DVP-NS55P © 2006 Sony Corporation DVP-NS55P Serial No For Customers in the space provided below. For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to them whenever you call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. 2-661-162-12(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions...
... 3R6 DVP-NS55P © 2006 Sony Corporation DVP-NS55P Serial No For Customers in the space provided below. For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to them whenever you call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. 2-661-162-12(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions...
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...You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as benzine, thinner, ... , the user is harmful to eyes, do not expose this apparatus to correct the interference by its case. • Clean the disc with this CD/DVD player is encouraged to try to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only...
...You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as benzine, thinner, ... , the user is harmful to eyes, do not expose this apparatus to correct the interference by its case. • Clean the disc with this CD/DVD player is encouraged to try to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only...
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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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..., the message "Playback prohibited by area restrictions. 00V 00Hz NO. 00W DVP-XXXX X Region code 0-000-000-00 8US Also, the player cannot play DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code. • A disc recorded in PHOTO CD format. • Data part of CD-Extras. •...
..., the message "Playback prohibited by area restrictions. 00V 00Hz NO. 00W DVP-XXXX X Region code 0-000-000-00 8US Also, the player cannot play DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code. • A disc recorded in PHOTO CD format. • Data part of CD-Extras. •...
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...and authoring software. Reverse engineering or disassembly is designed to playback discs that is intended for the recording device. Please be aware that among those discs, there are marketed by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the instructions supplied with copyright protection ... side. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. 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 instructions for home ...
...and authoring software. Reverse engineering or disassembly is designed to playback discs that is intended for the recording device. Please be aware that among those discs, there are marketed by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the instructions supplied with copyright protection ... side. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. 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 instructions for home ...
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... order you can select the picture quality that contains MP3 audio track and JPEG image file to be played. REPEAT (page 32) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one , or an edited PLAY LIST. SHARPNESS (page 47) Exaggerates the outline of Control Menu items ... Setup (page 22) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on this player. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 45) Adjusts the video signal from the player. Displays the DVD/CD text, or the DATA CD/DATA DVD track/file name. DATE (page 51) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital...
... order you can select the picture quality that contains MP3 audio track and JPEG image file to be played. REPEAT (page 32) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one , or an edited PLAY LIST. SHARPNESS (page 47) Exaggerates the outline of Control Menu items ... Setup (page 22) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on this player. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 45) Adjusts the video signal from the player. Displays the DVD/CD text, or the DATA CD/DATA DVD track/file name. DATE (page 51) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital...
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...order to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). Yellow White (L) Red (R) Yellow White (L) Red (R) ,continued 17US With this player to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow ...amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT (VIDEO) to S VIDEO OUT (green) (blue) (red) 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...
...order to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). Yellow White (L) Red (R) Yellow White (L) Red (R) ,continued 17US With this player to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow ...amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT (VIDEO) to S VIDEO OUT (green) (blue) (red) 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...
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... 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). VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly 18US You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and ...high quality images. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this connection and press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front ...
... 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). VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly 18US You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and ...high quality images. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this connection and press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front ...
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...above conditions is not clear when you select these settings when either of the above condition. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. your TV is not met. ◆NORMAL (INTERLACE) Select this setting when: - Hookups , Using the ...jacks (LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT). your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - 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.
...above conditions is not clear when you select these settings when either of the above condition. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. your TV is not met. ◆NORMAL (INTERLACE) Select this setting when: - Hookups , Using the ...jacks (LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT). your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - 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.
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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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...the operating instructions supplied with your TV. 2 Press [/1. A loud noise may appear on your disc. Playback side facing down 5 Press H. The player enters standby mode. Note Discs created on a DVD VIDEO • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack. •... for more than 30 minutes. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on DVD recorders must be damaged. 24US The disc tray closes. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 28. Playing Discs Playing Discs 4 Press A on the player, and place a disc on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Refer to "ON" or...
...the operating instructions supplied with your TV. 2 Press [/1. A loud noise may appear on your disc. Playback side facing down 5 Press H. The player enters standby mode. Note Discs created on a DVD VIDEO • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack. •... for more than 30 minutes. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on DVD recorders must be damaged. 24US The disc tray closes. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 28. Playing Discs Playing Discs 4 Press A on the player, and place a disc on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Refer to "ON" or...
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... continuous play mode Go back to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. To unlock the disc tray When the player is moved. Additional operations CLEAR REPLAY ADVANCE ZOOM SLOW PLAY FAST PLAY To Operation Stop Press x Pause Press X...again. previous chapter, track, or scene in VR mode. Playback quickly or slowly with some scenes. 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 sound can listen to the Press .
... continuous play mode Go back to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. To unlock the disc tray When the player is moved. Additional operations CLEAR REPLAY ADVANCE ZOOM SLOW PLAY FAST PLAY To Operation Stop Press x Pause Press X...again. previous chapter, track, or scene in VR mode. Playback quickly or slowly with some scenes. 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 sound can listen to the Press .
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... • This function may playback other recorded discs from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. 26US "RESUME" appears on the Setup Display. • For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs the player remembers the resume playback point for this function ... where you disconnect the power cord. - Notes • "MULTI-DISC RESUME" in step 1. you change the play from the same resume point. 1 While playing a disc, press x to "ON" and you playback a recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may not work (page 62). • The point where you...
... • This function may playback other recorded discs from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. 26US "RESUME" appears on the Setup Display. • For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs the player remembers the resume playback point for this function ... where you disconnect the power cord. - Notes • "MULTI-DISC RESUME" in step 1. you change the play from the same resume point. 1 While playing a disc, press x to "ON" and you playback a recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may not work (page 62). • The point where you...
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...MENU MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU. Press the number buttons to be created on recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY LIST). Playing Discs Using the DVD's Menu A DVD is in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and...If you want to play DVDs that can be played. Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc. 2 Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to select the item you want. 1 1 Press DISPLAY when the player is divided into long ...
...MENU MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU. Press the number buttons to be created on recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY LIST). Playing Discs Using the DVD's Menu A DVD is in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and...If you want to play DVDs that can be played. Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc. 2 Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to select the item you want. 1 1 Press DISPLAY when the player is divided into long ...
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...select "ALL CLEAR." 3 Press ENTER. Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can set Shuffle Play while the player is stopped. z Hints • You can have the player "shuffle" titles, chapters, or tracks. Note You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with ...Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to normal play Press CLEAR, or select "OFF" in step 3. Playing Discs 3 Follow step 5 for "SHUFFLE" appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF TITLE CHAPTER PLAY DVD VIDEO 3 Press X/x to select the item to be played in random order when "CHAPTER" is selected....
...select "ALL CLEAR." 3 Press ENTER. Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can set Shuffle Play while the player is stopped. z Hints • You can have the player "shuffle" titles, chapters, or tracks. Note You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with ...Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to normal play Press CLEAR, or select "OFF" in step 3. Playing Discs 3 Follow step 5 for "SHUFFLE" appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF TITLE CHAPTER PLAY DVD VIDEO 3 Press X/x to select the item to be played in random order when "CHAPTER" is selected....
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...When "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is set Repeat Play while the player is activated • ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle Play. 4 Press ENTER. You can 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 the titles of the selected type. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc, or a single title,...
...When "MODE (MP3, JPEG)" is set Repeat Play while the player is activated • ON: repeats Program Play or Shuffle Play. 4 Press ENTER. You can 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 the titles of the selected type. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc, or a single title,...
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...work across multiple 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 OFF SET OFF 3 Press X/x to select (A-B REPEAT), then press ENTER. The starting point (point A)...starting point (point A) is useful when you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for contents on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) that contains still pictures. The "A-B REPEAT" setting bar appears. Playing Discs Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play) You can play Press CLEAR, or select "OFF" in step...
...work across multiple 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 OFF SET OFF 3 Press X/x to select (A-B REPEAT), then press ENTER. The starting point (point A)...starting point (point A) is useful when you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for contents on a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) that contains still pictures. The "A-B REPEAT" setting bar appears. Playing Discs Repeating a specific portion (AB Repeat Play) You can play Press CLEAR, or select "OFF" in step...
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... than "1M"/ "1m." 34US 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 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... a point quickly using the PREV (previous)/NEXT (next) buttons (Search) You can search for the next or previous chapter, track, or scene using ./> on the player.
... than "1M"/ "1m." 34US 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 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... a point quickly using the PREV (previous)/NEXT (next) buttons (Search) You can search for the next or previous chapter, track, or scene using ./> on the player.
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... press H. To return to normal playback, press H. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select the search method. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode disc TITLE CHAPTER TIME/TEXT Select "TIME/TEXT" to search for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. You can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD...by frame (Slow-motion Play) Press m or M when the player is slower than "1 y"/"1 ." Press STEP to go to the preceding frame (DVD/DVD-VR mode only). Number buttons CLEAR ENTER DISPLAY Note You cannot search for a still picture on the disc, you press m or M during Slow-motion Play, the ...
... press H. To return to normal playback, press H. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select the search method. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode disc TITLE CHAPTER TIME/TEXT Select "TIME/TEXT" to search for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. You can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD...by frame (Slow-motion Play) Press m or M when the player is slower than "1 y"/"1 ." Press STEP to go to the preceding frame (DVD/DVD-VR mode only). Number buttons CLEAR ENTER DISPLAY Note You cannot search for a still picture on the disc, you press m or M during Slow-motion Play, the ...