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... not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to us at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. 3-080-591-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 DVP-NS725P © 2003 Sony Corporation...
... not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to us at the rear of Mind Warranty Replacement service. 3-080-591-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 DVP-NS725P © 2003 Sony Corporation...
Operating Instructions
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...digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This symbol is connected. - This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is intended to alert the user...laser beam used in accordance with this equipment. Thank you for purchasing this manual thoroughly and retain it for help. Before operating this player, please read this Sony CD/DVD Player. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Refer servicing to ...
...digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This symbol is connected. - This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is intended to alert the user...laser beam used in accordance with this equipment. Thank you for purchasing this manual thoroughly and retain it for help. Before operating this player, please read this Sony CD/DVD Player. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Refer servicing to ...
Operating Instructions
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... the Control Menu Display 12 Hookups 15 Hooking Up the Player 15 Step 1: Unpacking 15 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote 15 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords 16 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords 19 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 24 Step 6: Quick Setup 24 Playing Discs 26 Playing Discs 26 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 28 Using the DVD's Menu 29 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback 29 Playing an MP3 Audio Track 30 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play...
... the Control Menu Display 12 Hookups 15 Hooking Up the Player 15 Step 1: Unpacking 15 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote 15 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords 16 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords 19 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 24 Step 6: Quick Setup 24 Playing Discs 26 Playing Discs 26 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 28 Using the DVD's Menu 29 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback 29 Playing an MP3 Audio Track 30 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play...
Operating Instructions
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... CD-Extras • DVD-RWs in music CD format * MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is prohibited by area limitations." Also, the player cannot play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with a different region code. • A disc recorded in this manual describe the controls on the remote. About this Manual • Instructions in a color system other than those on the remote. • The meaning of the icons used to protect copyrights. Depending on the DVD, no region code...
... CD-Extras • DVD-RWs in music CD format * MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is prohibited by area limitations." Also, the player cannot play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with a different region code. • A disc recorded in this manual describe the controls on the remote. About this Manual • Instructions in a color system other than those on the remote. • The meaning of the icons used to protect copyrights. Depending on the DVD, no region code...
Operating Instructions
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... VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. For more information, see the operating instructions for home and other rights owners. Please be aware that conform to playback discs that among those discs, there are marketed by some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the recording...
... VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. For more information, see the operating instructions for home and other rights owners. Please be aware that conform to playback discs that among those discs, there are marketed by some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the recording...
Operating Instructions
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... this player. AUDIO (page 45) Changes the audio setting. TIME/TEXT (page 38) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. ANGLE (page 48) Changes the angle. SETUP (page 58) QUICK Setup (page 24) Use Quick Setup to be played. ALBUM (page 30) Selects the album to prohibit playback on -screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio output signal. TVS (TV Virtual Surround) (page 46) Selects the surround functions. ADVANCED (page 43) Displays the...
... this player. AUDIO (page 45) Changes the audio setting. TIME/TEXT (page 38) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. ANGLE (page 48) Changes the angle. SETUP (page 58) QUICK Setup (page 24) Use Quick Setup to be played. ALBUM (page 30) Selects the album to prohibit playback on -screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV and the audio output signal. TVS (TV Virtual Surround) (page 46) Selects the surround functions. ADVANCED (page 43) Displays the...
Operating Instructions
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... INPUT VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) L AUDIO R TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) Component video cord (not supplied) C COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) (yellow) (green) (blue) to LINE OUT (VIDEO) DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y PB PR to S VIDEO OUT (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CD/DVD player INPUT S VIDEO l : Signal flow S VIDEO cord (not supplied) B TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) A If you must use connection...
... INPUT VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) L AUDIO R TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) Component video cord (not supplied) C COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) (yellow) (green) (blue) to LINE OUT (VIDEO) DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL LINE OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y PB PR to S VIDEO OUT (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CD/DVD player INPUT S VIDEO l : Signal flow S VIDEO cord (not supplied) B TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) A If you must use connection...
Operating Instructions
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... your Sony TV set's compatibility with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in blue when the player outputs progressive signals. 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 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that not all high definition television sets are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy accurate color...
... your Sony TV set's compatibility with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in blue when the player outputs progressive signals. 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 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that not all high definition television sets are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy accurate color...
Operating Instructions
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... player uses the language selected here to the previous adjustment, press .. The Setup Display for selecting the language used to select a language. If this message does not appear, select "QUICK" under "SETUP" in the on the TV screen. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue when the player outputs progressive signals. 3 Switch the input selector on the TV. 2 Press [/1. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE ENTER 1 Turn...
... player uses the language selected here to the previous adjustment, press .. The Setup Display for selecting the language used to select a language. If this message does not appear, select "QUICK" under "SETUP" in the on the TV screen. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue when the player outputs progressive signals. 3 Switch the input selector on the TV. 2 Press [/1. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE ENTER 1 Turn...
Operating Instructions
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... are complete. B-1 C-1 • Select "LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)." Each of jack you are needed. Is this player or your amplifier (receiver), set "AUDIO ATT" to "ON" (page 62) B-2 C-2 D • Set "DOWNMIX" to "DOLBY SURROUND" (page 63) • Set "DIGITAL OUT" to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of these is turned down, set the following items as described below for "DOLBY DIGITAL" appears. 10Press X/x to select the type of Dolby Digital signal you connect just a TV and...
... are complete. B-1 C-1 • Select "LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)." Each of jack you are needed. Is this player or your amplifier (receiver), set "AUDIO ATT" to "ON" (page 62) B-2 C-2 D • Set "DOWNMIX" to "DOLBY SURROUND" (page 63) • Set "DIGITAL OUT" to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of these is turned down, set the following items as described below for "DOLBY DIGITAL" appears. 10Press X/x to select the type of Dolby Digital signal you connect just a TV and...
Operating Instructions
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... that you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in the Control Menu (page 59), the disc tray remains locked. 27 The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. Playing Discs Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. • When you play and remove Press Z the disc Replay the previous scene* Press INSTANT REPLAY during playback Briefly fast forward the current...
... that you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in the Control Menu (page 59), the disc tray remains locked. 27 The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. Playing Discs Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. • When you play and remove Press Z the disc Replay the previous scene* Press INSTANT REPLAY during playback Briefly fast forward the current...
Operating Instructions
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... panel display. Checking the information on the front panel display You can also check the time information and text using the Control Menu (page 12). Notes • Depending on your TV screen. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on the type of disc being played, the DVD/CD text or track name may not be displayed. • The player can only display...
... panel display. Checking the information on the front panel display You can also check the time information and text using the Control Menu (page 12). Notes • Depending on your TV screen. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on the type of disc being played, the DVD/CD text or track name may not be displayed. • The player can only display...
Operating Instructions
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... from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on the screen. Note While playing a Super VCD on page 70 to "Language Code List" on which language the code represents. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with multilingual tracks, you can also change the audio format. Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the Control Menu (page 12).
... from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on the screen. Note While playing a Super VCD on page 70 to "Language Code List" on which language the code represents. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with multilingual tracks, you can also change the audio format. Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the Control Menu (page 12).
Operating Instructions
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... set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVDs can set the same Custom Parental Control password for entering the password appears. appears and then the screen returns to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for "PARENTAL CONTROL" appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 STOP DVD VIDEO ON PLAYER PASSWORD OFF 4 Press X/x to select "ON t," then press ENTER. ◆ If you want to 40 discs. Using Various Additional Functions ENTER DISPLAY PARENTAL CONTROL...
... set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVDs can set the same Custom Parental Control password for entering the password appears. appears and then the screen returns to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for "PARENTAL CONTROL" appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 STOP DVD VIDEO ON PLAYER PASSWORD OFF 4 Press X/x to select "ON t," then press ENTER. ◆ If you want to 40 discs. Using Various Additional Functions ENTER DISPLAY PARENTAL CONTROL...
Operating Instructions
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... standard black level. Select "SCREEN SETUP" in the player appears. ON Turns on the upper and lower portions of the output signal to the standard level. JACKET PICTURE The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is blue. Displays a wide picture with a wide mode function. 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN Note Depending on the DVD, "4:3 LETTER BOX" may be connected. BLUE The background color is already recorded on the TV screen in stop mode for...
... standard black level. Select "SCREEN SETUP" in the player appears. ON Turns on the upper and lower portions of the output signal to the standard level. JACKET PICTURE The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is blue. Displays a wide picture with a wide mode function. 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN Note Depending on the DVD, "4:3 LETTER BOX" may be connected. BLUE The background color is already recorded on the TV screen in stop mode for...
Operating Instructions
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... audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are underlined. The default settings are recorded. ON OFF Stores the resume settings in this item to 6 different DVD/VIDEO CD discs (page 28). ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD only) Selects the picture in the Setup Display. Select "AUDIO SETUP" in pause mode. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 58). This function affects the output of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in memory for up to "AUDIO DRC." OFF Normally, select this when the playback sound...
... audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are underlined. The default settings are recorded. ON OFF Stores the resume settings in this item to 6 different DVD/VIDEO CD discs (page 28). ◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD only) Selects the picture in the Setup Display. Select "AUDIO SETUP" in pause mode. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 58). This function affects the output of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in memory for up to "AUDIO DRC." OFF Normally, select this when the playback sound...
Operating Instructions
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... output to two channels for enjoying surround sounds NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to two channels for use with a built-in DTS decoder. ON Normally select this position. OFF ON Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: OFF Settings and Adjustments If you select "ON," see "Displaying the audio information of Dolby Digital signal. ◆ DOWNMIX (DVD only) Switches...
... output to two channels for enjoying surround sounds NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to two channels for use with a built-in DTS decoder. ON Normally select this position. OFF ON Select this when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: OFF Settings and Adjustments If you select "ON," see "Displaying the audio information of Dolby Digital signal. ◆ DOWNMIX (DVD only) Switches...
Operating Instructions
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...). , Set "AUDIO ATT" in fast forward or fast reverse mode. , If the audio signal does not come from the player appears on which the audio track 2 is connected to normal (interlace) format. Should any of the disc is fixed on your DVD. Even though you are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Sound There is no picture/picture noise appears. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely...
...). , Set "AUDIO ATT" in fast forward or fast reverse mode. , If the audio signal does not come from the player appears on which the audio track 2 is connected to normal (interlace) format. Should any of the disc is fixed on your DVD. Even though you are connected to a combination TV/ VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Sound There is no picture/picture noise appears. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely...
Operating Instructions
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... the player. , The batteries in MP3PRO format. The title of the language for the sound track cannot be changed . , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 29). , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the front panel display (page 9). , The DVD prohibits changing of the subtitles. Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs with the playback side facing down on the disc tray. , The disc is skewed. , The player cannot play certain discs (page 6). , The region code...
... the player. , The batteries in MP3PRO format. The title of the language for the sound track cannot be changed . , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 29). , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the front panel display (page 9). , The DVD prohibits changing of the subtitles. Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs with the playback side facing down on the disc tray. , The disc is skewed. , The player cannot play certain discs (page 6). , The region code...
Operating Instructions
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... 50 MENU 59 MP3 6, 30 MULTI-DISC RESUME 28, 62 N NORMAL (INTERLACE) 18 O On-screen display Control Menu display 12 Setup Display 58 OSD 59 P PARENTAL CONTROL 54 PAUSE MODE 62 PBC Playback 29 PICTURE MODE 50 PICTURE NAVIGATION 40 PRO LOGIC 22, 63, 67 PROGRAM 32 Program Play 32 PROGRESSIVE AUTO 18 PROGRESSIVE FILM 18 Progressive format 18, 68 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO 18 Q QUICK 59 Quick Setup 24, 59 R Remote 15, 57 REPEAT 35 Repeat Play 35 RESET 59 Resume Play 28 S S VIDEO output 16 Scan 37...
... 50 MENU 59 MP3 6, 30 MULTI-DISC RESUME 28, 62 N NORMAL (INTERLACE) 18 O On-screen display Control Menu display 12 Setup Display 58 OSD 59 P PARENTAL CONTROL 54 PAUSE MODE 62 PBC Playback 29 PICTURE MODE 50 PICTURE NAVIGATION 40 PRO LOGIC 22, 63, 67 PROGRAM 32 Program Play 32 PROGRESSIVE AUTO 18 PROGRESSIVE FILM 18 Progressive format 18, 68 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO 18 Q QUICK 59 Quick Setup 24, 59 R Remote 15, 57 REPEAT 35 Repeat Play 35 RESET 59 Resume Play 28 S S VIDEO output 16 Scan 37...
