3-067-120-41(4)CD/DVD PlayerOperating InstructionsDVP-NS400D© 2001 Sony Corporation
101 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (23, 25, 27)2 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (23, 25, 27)3 LINE 1 (RGB)-TV jack (15, 18)4 LINE 2 jack (15, 18)5 5.1CH OUTPU
11A Z (open/close) button (34)B Number buttonsC CLEAR button (38)D (angle) button (57)5 (audio) button (51)6 PROGRAM button (38)7 SHUFFLE button (40
12Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)Use the Control Menu to select a function that you’d like to use. The Control Menu display appears when
13z Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:You can display the Control Menu display 1 only during CD playback. The C
14Getting StartedQuick OverviewA quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoymen
Getting Started15Step 3: TV HookupsConnect a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) and mains lead in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the
16If your TV does not have a SCART (EURO AV) connectionRefer to B in “Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 18).If you are connecting to a VCRConn
Getting Started17Step 4: Playing a Disc1 Turn on the TV.2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.3 Press POWER on the player.4 Press A on t
18HookupsHooking Up the PlayerFollow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.Before you start, turn off the power, check that yo
Hookups19Connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SC
2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicin
20• If you want to use your VCR’s SmartLink function, connect the VCR to your TV’s SmartLink jack and connect the player to the TV with another jack.•
Hookups21Step 2: Connecting the Audio CordsRefer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects you wil
22This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in A of “Step 1: Connecting video cords” (page 18), you do
Hookups23If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use .If you want to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function on yo
24z To enhance the surround sound effects:• Use high-performance speakers.• Use front, rear, and centre speakers having the same size and performance.
Hookups25This connection will use your 2 front speakers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) ha
26PCM/DTS/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL5.1CH OUTPUTLINE 2WOOFERR-AUDIO-L VIDEOCOAXIALOPTICALLRFRONT REAR CENTERLINE 1 (RGB)-TVLINE OUTS VIDEO OUTDIGITAL OUTLINE
Hookups27This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Pro Logic decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifi
28Step 3: Connecting the Mains LeadPlug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.Do not connect the mains lead of your player to the “sw
Hookups295 Press X/x to select a language.The player uses the language selected here to display the DVD menu and subtitle as well. 6 Press ENTER.The S
3PrecautionsOn safety• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.• Should any solid object or liquid fall in
30qa Press X/x to select the item, then press ENTER.• When “NO” or “LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)” is selected, Quick Setup is finished and connections are
Hookups314 Press ENTER.Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio de
326 Press ENTER.Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.NoteYou can directly start Quick Setup only when you run it
Playing Discs33Playing DiscsPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating inst
34Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possib
Playing Discs35Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the player remembers the point where
36Using the DVD’s Menu Some discs have a “title menu” or a “DVD menu”. On some DVDs, this may simply be called a “menu” or “title.”A DVD is divided in
Playing Discs37Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations,
38Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes:• Programme Play (page
Playing Discs395 Select the title, chapter, or track you want to programme.xWhen playing a DVDFor example, select chapter “03” of title “02”.Press X/x
4Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Welcome! . . . .
40You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing
Playing Discs411 Press DISPLAY twice during playback (when playing a CD, press once).The Control Menu appears.2 Select (REPEAT) using X/x, then press
423 Press X/x to select “SET t”, then press ENTER.The A-B REPEAT setting display appears.4 During playback, when you find the starting point (point A)
Searching for a Scene43Searching for a SceneSearching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can locate a
44Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene You can search a DVD disc by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD or CD by track, index,
Searching for a Scene45To turn off the Control MenuPress DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.To search for a scene using the time
464 Press ENTER.To return to the normal playPress O RETURN.To turn off the Control MenuPress DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.N
Viewing Information About the Disc47Viewing Information About the DiscViewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display You can c
48z The playing time and remaining time of the current chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also appear on your TV screen. See the following sec
Viewing Information About the Disc49xWhen playing a DVD• T **:**:**Playing time of the current title• T–**:**:**Remaining time of the current title•
5Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Disp
50Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played.While playing a disc,
Sound Adjustments51Sound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while pla
52When you select “AUDIO,” the channels being played are displayed on the screen.For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from m
Sound Adjustments53Notes• When the signal contains rear signal components such as LS, RS or S, the Surround effect is enhanced (page 53).• If “DTS” is
543 Press X/x to select one of the SURROUND sounds.Refer to the following explanations given for each item.For 2 speaker setups•TVS DYNAMIC•TVS WIDE•T
Sound Adjustments55TVS (TV Virtual Surround) STANDARDUses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) wi
56VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSIONUses sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a single pair of actual
Enjoying Movies57Enjoying MoviesChanging the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ANGLE” appears in the front
58Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing. If multiling
Enjoying Movies59Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise
6About this Manual• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same
60Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) The Digital Video Enhancer function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing th
Using Various Additional Functions61Using Various Additional FunctionsLocking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)You can set two kinds o
625 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER.“Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the scree
Using Various Additional Functions631 Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x to select (SETUP), then pr
647 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then press ENTER.The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.8 Press X/x to select a geographic area as the p
Using Various Additional Functions65Notes• When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this play
66To turn off the Sound Feedback functionWhen there is no disc in the player, press and hold X on the player for more than two seconds. You will hear
Using Various Additional Functions67Controlling the TVYou can control your TV using the buttons below.∗ Use the number buttons only to enter the code
68Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You
Settings and Adjustments696 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER.The setting is selected and setup is complete.Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”To turn
7Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according t
70z If you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons (page 8
Settings and Adjustments71NoteDepending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.xSCREEN SAV
72xDIMMERAdjusts the lighting of the front panel display.xPAUSE MODE (DVD only)Selects the picture in pause mode.xPARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD only)Sets a
Settings and Adjustments73Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP)“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection condi
74xDIGITAL OUTSelects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.Switches the method of outputting audio signals when y
Settings and Adjustments75xMPEGSelects the MPEG audio signals to be output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.xDTSSelects if DTS signals ar
76Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP)To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the size of the speakers you have connected and their dista
Settings and Adjustments77• SUBWOOFERNotes• The cut off frequency for the subwoofer is fixed at 120 Hz.• If your speakers are too small to reproduce l
78xLEVELYou can vary the level of each speaker as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment.The default adjustments are in paren
Additional Information79Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this trou
8Index to Parts and ControlsFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.A POWER switch/indicator (33)2 MULTICHANNEL indicatorLig
80The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound track., Check the speaker connections and setting
Additional Information81The language for the sound track cannot be changed., Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played., The DVD pr
82Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunc
Additional Information83DTS (page 23, 74)Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms t
84TV Virtual Surround (TVS) (page 53)Technology from Sony developed to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. Designed to work wi
Additional Information85SpecificationsSystemLaser Semiconductor laserSignal format system PAL/(NTSC)Audio characteristicsFrequency response DVD (PCM
86Language Code ListFor details, see pages 51, 58, 69.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language C
Additional Information87List of Setup Display ItemsThe default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 69) SCREEN SETUP (page 70)OSD ENGLISHFRAN
88 CUSTOM SETUP (page 71) AUDIO SETUP (page 73)LINE VIDEOS VIDEORGB AUTO PLAY OFFTIMERDEMO1DEMO2DIMMER BRIGHTDARKOFFPAUSE MODE AUTOFRAMEPARENTAL CONTR
Additional Information89 SPEAKER SETUP (page 76)SIZE FRONT LARGESMALLCENTER NONELARGESMALLREAR NONELARGE (REAR)LARGE (SIDE)SMALL (REAR)SMALL (SIDE)SUB
9When playing back a DVDWhen playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)When playing back a CD or VIDEO CD (without PBC)Front Panel DisplayDVDPGM SHUFFLENTSCTITLE C
90IndexNumerics16:9 704:3 LETTER BOX 704:3 PAN SCAN 7048kHz/96kHz PCM 755.1 Channel Surround 23AA-B REPEAT 41ADVANCED 50ANGLE 57ANGLE VIEWER 45AUDIO 5
91VVIDEO CD 33VIEWER 45
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