3-080-598-12(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-NS330
DVP-NS333
DVP-NS430
DVP-NS433
© 2003 Sony Corporation
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to
a section with very low level inputs or no
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be
damaged when a peak level section is played.
Precautions
On safety
• Caution – The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye hazard.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the player and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc. It may cause a malfunction.
• If you are not going to use the player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the player
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a
still video image or on-screen display image
on your television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or on-screen
display image displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time you risk permanent
damage to your television screen. Plasma
Display Panel televisions and projection
televisions are susceptible to this.
On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface
such as a rug that might block the
ventilation holes.
• Do not place the player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the player. Should this occur,
the player may not operate properly. In this
case, remove the disc and leave the player
turned on for about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the player, take out any
discs. If you don’t, the disc may be
damaged.
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Table of Contents
Welcome!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hooking Up the Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 6: Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
(Resume Play/Multi-disc Resume). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
A-B Repeat Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search,
Freeze Frame). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Checking the Play Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . . . . . . . . . 54
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 61
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 68
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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About this Manual
This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
Check your model name
Format of discs
The instructions in this manual are for 4
models: DVP-NS330, DVP-NS333,
DVP-NS430, and DVP-NS433. Check your
model name by looking at the front panel of
the player.
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW
• Instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the remote. You can also use the
controls on the player if they have the same
or similar names as those on the remote.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for
DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.
VIDEO CD
Music CD
• Displays on the screen are slightly different
depending upon where the model is sold.
• The meaning of the icons used in this
manual is described below:
“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are
trademarks.
Region code
Icon
Meaning
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play DVD
VIDEO discs (playback only) labelled with
identical region codes. This system is used to
protect copyrights.
Functions available for DVD-
VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs in video mode or
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs
Functions available for DVD-
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
ALL
DVD VIDEOs labelled
this player.
will also play on
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs, Super VCDs, or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs in video CD format
or Super VCD format
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region
code indication may be labelled even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
area restrictions.
Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD format
Functions available for DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3* audio
tracks)
X
Region code
DVP–XXXX
00V 00Hz
NO.
00W
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses
audio data.
0-000-000-00
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded
in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
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– MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*
Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
• Data part of CD-Extras
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this player plays
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed,
some playback features may not be available.
Also, refer to the instructions supplied with
the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard
Organization).
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region
code.
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents, other
intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation, and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Notes
• Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played
on this player due to the recording quality or
physical condition of the disc, or the
characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software.
Notes about the Discs
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. Also, images in DVD-RW discs with
CPRM* protection may not be played if they
contain a copy protection signal. “Copyright
lock” appears on the screen. For more
information, see the operating instructions for the
recording device. Note that discs created in the
Packet Write format cannot be played.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects the
copyright of images.
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. 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 the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre out.
• Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
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Front panel display
When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
Playing status
Lights up when you can change the angle (51)
Disc type
Lights up during
Current title/chapter or playing
time (44)
Current audio signal (47)
Disc type
Playing status
Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (37)
When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
Lights up during
Repeat Play (36)
Current track (44)
Playing status
Disc type
Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (32)
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Rear panel
DVP-NS330/NS333
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
LINE
(RGB)
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
-TV
COAXIAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
DVP-NS430/NS433
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
LINE
(RGB)
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
-TV
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
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Remote
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
E
F
(audio) button (47)
m/M (scan/slow) buttons
(39)
H
The H button has a tactile dot.*
The + button has a tactile dot.*
S
U PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
W
X
(instant search/step) button
(instant replay/step) button
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player.
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Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
, Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only)
m
m
Control Menu display off
z Hint
You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting
“OFF” under “ADVANCED” in the Control Menu
(page 45).
Control Menu Display
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For
details about each item, please refer to the pages in parentheses.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
Currently playing chapter number**
Currently playing title number*
Total number of titles*
Playback status
Total number of chapters**
(N Playback,
X Pause,
x Stop, etc.)
Control Menu items
Type of disc
being played
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Playing time
Current setting
Selected item
OFF
OFF
Options
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
SUBTITLE
Select:
ENTER
RETURN
Cancel:
Operation message
*
Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/
CDs, album number for DATA CDs.
** Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/
CDs, MP3 audio track number for DATA CDs.
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List of control menu items
Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
ALBUM (page 32)
Selects the album to be played.
Selects the track to be played.
Selects the index to be played.
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited
PLAY LIST.
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD’s track name.
Changes the audio setting.
Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
ANGLE (page 51)
Changes the angle.
Selects the surround functions.
Displays the information (bit rate or layer) of the disc currently playing.
Set to prohibit playback on this player.
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect
ratio of the TV, and the audio output signal.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
RESET
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.
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PROGRAM (page 34)
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 35)
Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/
track/album repeatedly.
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best
suits the programme you are watching.
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.
Divides the screen into 9 subscreens to help you find the scene you want quickly.
z Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
when you select any item
t
except “OFF.” (“TVS,” “PROGRAM,”
“SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,”
“BNR,” “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” only).
The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only
when the angles can be changed. The “CUSTOM
PICTURE MODE” indicator lights up in green
when any setting other than “STANDARD” is
selected.
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Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow Steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a SCART (EURO AV) or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on the player.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord.
Select one of the patterns A through B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
to SCART (EURO AV) Input
TV
B
A
INPUT
VIDEO
(yellow)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
L
AUDIO
R
SCART (EURO AV)
cord (not supplied)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
(yellow)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
to t LINE (RGB) - TV
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
LINE
(RGB)
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
-
TV
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
CD/DVD Player
l : Signal flow
A If you are connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
Red (R)
connecting to a TV only.)
B If you are connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack
Connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to
avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV
conforms to S video or RGB signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to
be connected. Also, when you set “LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB” under “SCREEN SETUP”
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When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect
Notes
• Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear
image on the TV screen. If your TV only has one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack.
VCR
CD/DVD player
TV
Connect
directly
• When you connect the player to your TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jack, the TV’s input source is set to
the player automatically when you start playback. In this case, press t TV/video on the remote to return
the input to the TV.
When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video
signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear
on the PAL colour system televisions. In this case, open the tray and remove the disc.
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords
Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
Select a connection
Select one of the following connections,
A
through
D
.
Components to be connected
Connection
Your setup (example)
TV
A
B
C
D
TVS WIDE (page 49)
Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers
or
MD deck/DAT deck
AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby*
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6
speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks
having a Dolby Digital, DTS**, or MPEG audio
decoder and 6 speakers
• Surround effects:
– DTS (5.1ch) (page 69)
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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A
Connecting to your TV
This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord
to your TV.
CD/DVD player
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
LINE
(RGB)
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
-
TV
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
A
LINE OUT
TV
(yellow)*
(yellow)*
(white)
(white)
(red)
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
(red)
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
to LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO)
to audio input
l : Signal flow
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page
16).
z Hint
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio
input jack.
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B
Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to
an MD deck or DAT deck
B-1
If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use
. If the amplifier
B-2
(receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use
.
In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using
your stereo amplifier (receiver).
CD/DVD player
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
LINE
(RGB)
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
-TV
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
B-2
B-1
Coaxial digital
cord (not supplied)
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
(white)
(red)
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
or
or
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL*)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
Optical digital cord (not
supplied)
Remove jack cap before
connecting (DVP-NS430/
NS433 only)
(white)
(red)
to coaxial or optical digital
input
to audio input
[Speakers]
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
Front (L)
MD deck/DAT deck
Front (R)
l: Signal flow
* DVP-NS430/NS433 only
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C
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-
channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
C-1
If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use
. If your amplifier
(receiver) has a digital input jack, use
.
C-2
CD/DVD player
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
LINE
(RGB)
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
-TV
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
C-2
C-1
Stereo
audio cord (not
supplied)
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
(white)
(red)
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
or
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
or
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL*)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
Optical digital cord (not
supplied)
Remove jack cap before
connecting
(white)
(red)
(DVP-NS430/NS433 only)
to coaxial or optical digital
input
to audio input
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby
Surround decoder
Front (R)
Rear (L)
Rear (R)
Front (L)
Subwoofer
l: Signal flow
Centre
Rear (mono)
* DVP-NS430/NS433 only
Note
When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural
rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers
and a subwoofer.
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D
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having
a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder and 6 speakers
This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function
of your AV amplifier (receiver).
CD/DVD player
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
LINE
(RGB)
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
-
TV
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
D
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAIAL
OPCAL
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL*)
or
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord (not
supplied)
Remove jack cap before
connecting
(DVP-NS430/NS433 only)
to coaxial digital input
to optical digital input
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
AV amplifier (receiver) having
a decoder
Rear (L)
Centre
Subwoofer
Front (L)
Rear (R)
Front (R)
l: Signal flow
* DVP-NS430/NS433 only
Note
After you have completed the connection, be sure to
set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL”
your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio
decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page
65). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come
from the speakers.
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Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead
Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.
Step 6: Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
ENGLISH
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
DANSK
SVENSKA
5
6
Press X/x to select a language.
The player uses the language selected
here to display the menu and subtitles as
well.
ENTER
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected
appears.
1
2
3
Turn on the TV.
Press [/1.
SCREEN SETUP
16:9
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
TV TYPE:
Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP”
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control
7
Press X/xto select the setting that
matches your TV type.
4
Press ENTER without inserting a
disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
The available languages differ depending
upon the player model.
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B-1 C-1
8
9
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of video signal output from the LINE
(RGB)-TV jack appears.
• Select “LINE OUTPUT L/R
(AUDIO).” Quick Setup is finished and
connections are complete.
B-2 C-2
D
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
16:9
ON
• Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The
Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL”
appears.
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
RGB
12Press X/x to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you wish to
send to your amplifier (receiver).
Press X/x to select the type of
signal you want to output from the
LINE (RGB)-TV jack.
Choose the signal that matches the audio
22 (
B
through
D
).
◆ Video signals
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
OFF
STANDARD
DOLBY SURROUND
◆ S Video signals
ON
D-PCM
D-PCM
◆ RGB signals
DTS:
DOLBY DIGITAL
• RGB (page 62)
10Press ENTER.
B-2
C-2
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of jack used to connect your amplifier
(receiver) appears.
D
• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the
amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital
Is this player connected to an amplifier
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you
are using.
YES
13Press ENTER.
LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)
DIGITAL OUTPUT
“DTS” is selected.
NO
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
OFF
11Press X/x to select the type of
jack (if any) you are using to
connect to an amplifier (receiver),
then press ENTER.
STANDARD
DOLBY SURROUND
ON
D-PCM
PCM
OFF
DTS:
OFF
ON
Choose the item that matches the audio
14Press X/x to select whether or
not you wish to send a DTS signal
to your amplifier (receiver).
22 (
through
).
A
D
A
• If you connect just a TV and nothing
else, select “NO.” Quick Setup is
finished and connections are complete.
Choose the item that matches the audio
22 (
through
).
B
D
B-2
C-2
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D
• ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has
15Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an
MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to
Enjoying the surround sound
effects
To enjoy the surround sound effects of this
player or your amplifier (receiver), set the
following items as described below for the
22 (
B
through
D
). Each of these is the
default setting and does not need to be
adjusted when you first connect the player.
A
• No additional settings are needed.
C-1
B-1
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY
• If the sound distorts even when the volume
is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON”
B-2
C-2
D
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY
• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 64)
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4
5
Press Aon the player, and place a
disc on the disc tray.
Playing Discs
Playing Discs
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your disc.
With the playback side facing down
Press H.
H/PlaybackDial
(DVP-NS330/
NS333 only)
The disc tray closes, and the player starts
playback (continuous play). Adjust the
volume on the TV or the amplifier
(receiver).
[/1
A
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen. For DVD
To turn off the player
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.
You can have the player turn off
automatically whenever you leave it in stop
mode for more than 30 minutes. To turn on
this function, set “AUTO POWER OFF” in
Notes 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 possible
damage to the audio system, the consumer
should take proper precautions when the
analog stereo jacks of the player are
connected to an amplification system. To
enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an
external 5.1-channel decoder system must
be connected to the digital jack of the
player.
• Set the sound to “STEREO” using the
(audio) button when you play DTS
• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first
connecting the player to an audio
1
2
Turn on your TV.
Press [/1.
The player turns on.
3
Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and
select the appropriate channel so that you
can hear sound from the player.
component having a built-in DTS decoder.
The player outputs the DTS signal via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
jack even if “DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” is
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and may affect your ears or cause your
speakers to be damaged.
To
Operation
Replay the previous
scene**
Press
(instant replay) during
playback
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a
DVD VIDEO
• DTS audio signals are output only through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack.
• When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS
sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in
• If you connect the player to audio
equipment without a DTS decoder, do not
set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 65). A loud noise may come out from
the speakers, affecting your ears or causing
the speakers to be damaged.
Briefly fast forward
the current scene*** (instantsearch)during
playback
Press
*
For more details about the Playback Dial, see
** For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
only
***For DVD VIDEOs and the DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
or DVD+RWs only
z Hints
• The Instant Replay function is useful when you
want to review a scene or dialog that you missed.
• The Instant Search function is useful when you
want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to
watch.
Additional operations
Note
You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or
Instant Search function with some scenes.
Locking the disc tray (Child
Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent children
from opening it.
(instant replay)
(instant search)
To
Operation
Press x
Stop
Pause
Press X
Resume play after
pause
Press X or H
Go to the next chapter, Press > or briefly
track, or scene in turn the Playback
continuous play mode Dial* on the player
clockwise (DVP-
ENTER
RETURN
NS330/NS333 only)
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the
remote.
The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears
on the front panel display. The Z button on
the player or the remote does not work while
the Child Lock is set.
Go back to the
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode counterclockwise
(DVP-NS330/NS333
only).
Press .or briefly
turn the Playback
Dial* on the player
Stop play and remove Press Z
the disc
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To unlock the disc tray
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.
Resuming Playback from
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc (Resume
Play/Multi-disc Resume)
Note
Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the
locked.
The player remembers the point where you
stopped the disc.
Resuming playback for the
current disc (Resume Play)
The player remembers the point where you
stopped the disc even if the player enters
standby mode by pressing [/1.
1 While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
“RESUME” appears on the front panel
display.
2 Press H.
The player starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
z Hint
To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.
Notes
• The resume playback point for the current disc is
cleared when:
– you change the play mode.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
– you open the disc tray (DVP-NS330 only).
– you disconnect the mains lead.
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• When playing a CD, the point where you stopped
is cleared when the disc tray is opened or the
mains lead is disconnected.
• When playing a DATA CD, the point where you
stopped is cleared when the player enters standby
mode, the disc tray is opened, or the mains lead is
disconnected.
• This function may not work with some discs.
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
and Programme Play.
U
sing the DVD’s Menu
A DVD is divided into long sections of a
picture or a music feature called “titles.”
When you play a DVD which contains
several titles, you can select the title you want
using the TOP MENU button.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles
and the language for the sound, select these
items using the MENU button.
Storing the point where you
stopped the disc (Multi-disc
Resume) (DVP-NS333/NS430/
NS433 only)
The player stores the point where you stopped
the disc for up to 6 discs and resumes
playback the next time you insert the same
disc. When you store a resume playback point
for the seventh disc, the resume playback
point for the first disc is deleted.
Number
buttons
z Hints
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.
ENTER
• To turn off the Multi-disc Resume function, set
“MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
the resume point only for the current disc in the
player.
TOP MENU
MENU
• For DVD-RWs in VR mode, CDs, and DATA
CDs, the player remembers the resume playback
point for the current disc unless the disc tray is
opened, the mains lead is disconnected, or only
for DATA CDs, the player enters standby mode.
1
2
Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV
screen.
Notes
The contents of the menu vary from disc
to disc.
• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
Press C/X/x/c or the number
buttons to select the item you want
to play or change.
If you press the number buttons, the
following display appears.
Press the number buttons to select the
item you want.
– you change the play mode.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
• This function may not work with some discs.
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
and Programme Play.
• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” is set to “ON” and you playback a
recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may
playback other recorded discs from the same
resume point. To play from the beginning, press
x twice and then press H.
1
3
Press ENTER.
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3
4
Press X/x to select the setting.
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or
“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-
RW Disc
• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created
from “ORIGINAL” for editing.
• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally
recorded.
Press ENTER.
Some DVD-RW discs in VR (Video
Recording) mode have two types of titles for
playback: originally recorded titles
(ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on
recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY
LIST). You can select the type of titles to be
played.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
ENTER
DISPLAY
1
2
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press
ENTER.
The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY
LIST” appear.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD-RW
PLAY LIST
PLAY LIST
ORIGINAL
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z Hint
To play without using PBC, press ./> or the
number buttons while the player is stopped to select
a track, then press H or ENTER.
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and
the player starts continuous play. You cannot play
still pictures such as a menu.
Playing VIDEO CDs With
PBCFunctions (PBCPlayback)
To return to PBC playback, press x twice then
press H.
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the
menu on the TV screen.
Notes
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in
step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case,
press H.
• The PBC functions of Super VCDs do not work
with this player. Super VCDs are played in
continuous play mode only.
Number
buttons
ENTER
RETURN
1
2
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
The menu for your selection appears.
Select the item number you want
by pressing X/x or the number
buttons.
3
4
Press ENTER.
Follow the instructions in the
menu for interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
To return to the menu
Press O RETURN.
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(
)
1
3 0
Playing an MP3 Audio
Track
R O C K B E S T H I T
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG 1
Audio Layer 3) format.
2 Select an album using X/x and press
ENTER.
The list of tracks contained in the album
appears.
J A Z Z
(
)
1
9 0
0 1 S H E I S S P E C I A L
0 2 A L L Y O U N E E D I S . . .
0 3 S P I C Y L I F E
0 4 H A P P Y H O U R
ENTER
0 5 R I V E R S I D E
0 6
5
0 7 T A K E T I M E , T A K E T I M E
RETURN
MENU
3 Select a track using X/x and press
ENTER.
The selected track starts playing. When a
track or album is being played, its title is
shaded.
1
2
Press Z and place a DATA CD on
the disc tray.
To go to the next or previous page
Press c or C.
Press H.
The disc tray closes, and the player starts
to play the first MP3 audio track in the
first album on the disc.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press MENU.
Notes
• This player can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in
the following sampling frequencies: 32kHz,
44.1kHz, 48kHz.
• The playback order may be different from the
edited order. See “The playback order of MP3
audio tracks” on the next page for details.
Notes
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can
be used for album or track names. Anything else
is displayed as an “*”.
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
Selecting an album and track
About MP3 audio tracks
1 Press MENU.
You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs. However, the discs must
be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1,
level 2, or Joliet format for the player to
recognize the tracks.
The list of MP3 albums recorded on the
DATA CD appears.
You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session.
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See the instructions of the CD-R/CD-RW
device or recording software (not supplied)
for details on the recording format.
When you insert a DATA CD and press H,
the numbered tracks are played sequentially,
from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks
contained within a currently selected album
take priority over the next album in the same
tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played
before 5.)
When you press MENU and the list of MP3
arranged in the following order: A t B t
C t D t F t G. Albums that do not
contain tracks (such as album E) do not
appear in the list.
To play a Multi Session CD
This player can play Multi Session CDs when
an MP3 audio track is located in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio track,
recorded in later sessions, can also be played
back.
When audio tracks and images in music CD
format or video CD format are recorded in the
first session, only the first session will be
played back.
z Hints
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
of the track file names, the tracks will be played in
that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create
albums of no more than two trees.
Notes
• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in
MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data
properly and will generate a loud noise which
could damage your speaker system.
• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO
format.
Notes
• Depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD, the playback order may differ from
the illustration above.
• The playback order above may not be applicable
if there are more than a total of 999 albums and
tracks in the DATA CD.
• The player can recognize up to 499 albums (the
player will count just albums, including albums
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player
will not play any albums beyond the first 499
albums. Of the first 499 albums, the player will
play no more than a combined total of 999 albums
and tracks.
The playback order of MP3 audio tracks
The playback order of albums and tracks
recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.
◆Structure of disc contents
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5
ROOT
album
track
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(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
Various Play Mode
Functions (Programme Play,
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat
Play)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
You can set the following play modes:
3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then
press ENTER.
“TRACK” is displayed when you play
a VIDEO CD or CD.
PROGRAM
T
Note
ALL CLEAR
– –
1. TITLE
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
The play mode is cancelled when:
– you open the disc tray.
– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
Creating your own programme
(Programme Play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create
your own programme. You can programme
up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.
Titles or tracks
recorded on a disc
4 Press c.
The cursor moves to the title or track row
“T” (in this case, “01”).
PROGRAM
T
C
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
ALL
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
01
02
03
04
05
06
Number
buttons
CLEAR
Chapters recorded on a disc
5 Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to programme.
ENTER
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
DISPLAY
Press X/x or the number buttons to select
“02” under “T,” then press ENTER.
1 Press DISPLAY twice (when playing a
CD, press once).
PROGRAM
T
C
The Control Menu appears.
ALL CLEAR
– –
– –
ALL
1. TITLE
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
01
02
03
04
05
2 Press X/x to select
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.
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Next, press X/x or the number buttons to
select “03” under “C,” then press
ENTER.
To change or cancel a programme
1
Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Creating
Play).”
PROGRAM
T
ALL CLEAR
1. TITLE 0 2 0 3
2
Select the programme number of the title,
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using X/x or the number buttons,
and press c.
–
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
2. TITLE
3. TITLE
4. TITLE
5. TITLE
6. TITLE
7. TITLE
01
02
03
04
05
3
Follow step 5 for new programming. To
cancel a programme, select “--” under
“T,” then press ENTER.
Selected title and chapter
To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks
in the programmed order
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press X/x or the number buttons to select
“02” under “T,” then press ENTER.
1
Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Creating
Play).”
Selected track
0:15:30
T
PROGRAM
2
3
Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
Press ENTER.
– –
0 2
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
z Hint
You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Programme Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play”
Total time of the programmed tracks
Notes
6 To programme other titles, chapters,
or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.
• When playing Super VCDs, the total time of the
programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs
with PBC playback.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
7 Press H to start Programme Play.
Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
Programme Play begins.
When the programme ends, you can
restart the same programme again by
pressing H.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To
play the same programme again, select “ON”
in step 3 and press ENTER.
CLEAR
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is
turned off.
ENTER
DISPLAY
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1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback
(when playing a CD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
2 Press X/x to select
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a
disc or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
(SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Programme Play modes.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
OFF
TITLE
CHAPTER
CLEAR
3 Press X/x to select the item to be
REPEAT
shuffled.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• TRACK
◆ When Programme Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Programme Play.
1 Press REPEAT during playback.
The following display appears.
4 Press ENTER.
Shuffle Play starts.
DISC
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
2 Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the
item to be repeated.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• DISC: repeats all of the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
z Hints
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option,
press H. Shuffle Play starts.
• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in
random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
• DISC: repeats all the titles of the
selected type.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
Note
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs with
PBC playback.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
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◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• DISC: repeats all of the tracks.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
2 Press X/x to select
(A-B
REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for “A-B REPEAT”
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• DISC: repeats all of the albums.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
appear.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
◆ When Programme Play or Shuffle Play
is activated
• ON: repeats Programme Play or
Shuffle Play.
OFF
SET
OFF
3 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then
press ENTER.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting display
appears.
z Hints
• You can set Repeat Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “REPEAT” option,
press H. Repeat Play starts.
• You can also select “REPEAT” from the Control
A-B REPEAT
ENTER
Set point A with
.
Note
You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs with
PBC playback.
4 During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press ENTER.
The starting point (point A) is set.
Repeating a specific portion (A-
B Repeat Play)
You can play a specific portion of a title,
chapter or track repeatedly. (This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics,
etc.)
A-B REPEAT
ENTER
Set point B with
.
CHAPTER TIME
A: 18
–
1 : 32 : 55
5 When you reach the ending point
(point B), press ENTER again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
CLEAR
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
ENTER
T
1 : 3 4 : 3 0
DISPLAY
ON
CHAPTER TIME
A: 18
B: 18
–
–
1 : 32 : 55
1 : 34 : 30
1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback
(when playing a CD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
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37
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Notes
• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play
are cancelled.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work for titles
containing still pictures on a DVD-RW in VR
mode.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple
titles on a DVD-RW in VR mode.
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Press
m or M
while playing a
disc. When you find the point you want, press
H to return to normal speed. Each time you
Searching for a Scene
press
m or M
during scan, the
playback speed changes. With each press the
indication changes as shown below. Actual
speeds may differ with some discs.
Searching for a
Particular Point on a
Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Search, Freeze Frame)
Playback direction
×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M
3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/
VIDEO CD only)
×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)
You can quickly locate a particular point on a
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
Opposite direction
×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m
3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO
CD only)
×2b (DVD VIDEO only)
The “×2B”/“×2b” playback speed is about
twice the normal speed.
The “3M”/“3m” playback speed is faster
than “2M”/“2m” and the “2M”/“2m”
playback speed is faster than “1M”/
“1m.”
(step)
(step)
Watching frame by frame (Slow-
motion Play)
Playback Dial (DVP-NS330/NS333 only)
Press
m or M
when the player is
in pause mode. To return to the normal speed,
press H.
Each time you press
m or M
during Slow-motion play, the playback speed
changes. Two speeds are available. With each
press the indication changes as follows:
./> (DVP-NS430/NS433 only)
Playback direction
2
y 1
Note
Opposite direction (DVD only)
Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not
be able to do some of the operations described.
2
y 1
The “2
than “1
”/“2
”/“1
” playback speed is slower
.”
Locating a point quickly by
playing a disc in fast forward or
fast reverse (Scan)
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Using the Playback Dial on the
player (DVP-NS330/NS333 only)
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Scene,
etc.
You can search for a particular point on a disc
in various ways using the Playback Dial.
To go to the next chapter/track/scene
During playback, briefly turn the Playback
Dial clockwise to skip to the next chapter/
track/scene, or counterclockwise to skip to
the previous ones.
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD
by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks
are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you
can select the desired one by entering its
number. Or, you can search for a scene using
the time code.
To locate a point quickly (Search)
During playback, turn and hold the Playback
Dial clockwise to locate a point in the
playback direction, or counterclockwise to
locate a point in the opposite direction. When
you find the point you want, release the dial to
return to normal playback speed.
Number
buttons
CLEAR
To locate a point quickly using
the previous/next button
(Search) (DVP-NS430/NS433
only)
ENTER
You can search for a particular point on a disc
using . / > on the player.
DISPLAY
During playback, press and hold > on the
player to locate a point in the playback
direction, or press and hold . to locate a
point in the opposite direction. When you find
the point you want, release the button to
return to normal playback speed.
1
2
Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select the search
method.
Playing one frame at a time
(Freeze Frame)
When the player is in the pause mode, press
(step) to go to the next frame. Press
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
TITLE
CHAPTER
(step) to go to the preceding frame
(DVD only). If you hold the button down, you
can view the frames in succession. To return
to normal playback, press H.
TIME/TEXT
Select “TIME/TEXT” to search for a starting
point by inputting the time code.
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD without PBC
playback
TRACK
INDEX
40
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Playback
SCENE
INDEX
To search for a scene using the time code
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
◆ When playing a CD
TRACK
1
In step 2, select
“T **:**:**” (playing time of the current
title) is selected.
TIME/TEXT.
INDEX
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
2
3
Press ENTER.
“T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.”
ALBUM
TRACK
Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
Example: when you select
CHAPTER
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes or
scenes.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
z Hints
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you
can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-
RW) or track (CD) by pressing the number
buttons and ENTER.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
Selected row
NAVIGATION)” on the next page.
3
Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”
Notes
• The title, chapter, or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-
RW in VR mode.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW
using the time code.
4
5
Press X/x or the number buttons
to select the title, chapter, track,
index, or scene number you want
to search.
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
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z Hint
You can also select “PICTURE NAVIGATION”
Searching by Scene
(PICTURE NAVIGATION)
Notes
• The “PICTURE NAVIGATION” is not available
when playing Super VCDs.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
select all functions.
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and find the desired scene quickly.
• The sound is muted when using this function.
Scanning the title, chapter, or
track (TITLE VIEWER, CHAPTER
VIEWER, TRACK VIEWER)
PICTURE
NAVI
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks.
ENTER
You can also play back from the selected title,
chapter, or track. After performing step 3 of
RETURN
NAVIGATION)” above, select the scene
using C/X/x/c and press ENTER.
1
2
Press PICTURE NAVI during
playback.
z Hint
If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, V
is displayed at the bottom right.
To display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom right scene (the position 9) and
press x. To return to the previous scene, select the
top left scene (the position 1) and press X.
The following display appears.
ENTER
CHAPTER VIEWER
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select the item.
Refer to the explanations given for each
item in the following sections.
• CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD
VIDEO only)
• TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO
only)
• TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD
only)
3
Press ENTER.
To return to normal play
Press O RETURN.
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◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW
Viewing Information About the
Disc
• T : : (hours: minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current title
* * *
• T– : :
* * *
Checking the Playing
Time and Remaining
Time
Remaining time of the current title
• C : :
* * *
Playing time of the current chapter
• C– : :
* * *
Remaining time of the current chapter
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text
or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the
disc.
•
:
(minutes: seconds)
* *
Playing time of the current scene
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions) or CD
• T
:
(minutes: seconds)
* *
Playing time of the current track
• T– :
* *
Remaining time of the current track
• D
:
* *
Playing time of the current disc
• D– :
* *
TIME/TEXT
Remaining time of the current disc
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
•
:
(minutes: seconds)
* *
Playing time of the current track
◆ When playing a Super VCD
• T (minutes: seconds)
:
* *
Playing time of the current track
To check the DVD/CD text or track and
album names (MP3 audio)
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to
display text recorded on the DVD VIDEO/
CD/DATA CD.
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the
text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO
TEXT” appears.
1
2
Press TIME/TEXT during playback.
The following display appears.
T
1:01:57
Time
information
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to
change the time information.
The display and the kinds of time that you
can change depend on the disc you are
playing.
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
For DATA CDs, the track and album names
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43
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions) or CD
Checking the information on the
front panel display
You can view the time information and text
displayed on the TV screen also on the front
panel display. The information on the front
panel display changes as follows when you
change the time information on your TV
screen.
Playing time and number of the
current track
Remaining time of the current
track
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW
Playing time of the disc
Remaining time of the disc
Text
Playing time of the current title
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time of the current chapter
Remaining time of the current
chapter
Current track and index number
(returns to top automatically)
z Hints
Text
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the
scene number or the playing time are displayed.
• Long text that does not fit in a single line will
scroll across the front panel display.
• You can also check the time information and text
Current title and chapter number
(returns to top automatically)
Notes
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
DVD/CD text or track name may not be
displayed.
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• The player can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be
displayed correctly.
Playing time and number of the
current track
Track name
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To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Checking the Play
Information
Display of each item
By pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can
display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER,”
whichever was selected in “ADVANCED.”
You can check information such as the bit
rate or the disc layer that is being played.
◆BIT RATE
BIT RATE
Audio
Video
384kbps
Mbps
10
TIME/TEXT
0
5
When playing MPEG audio sound tracks
BIT RATE
kbps
Audio
Video
1000
0
0
Mbps
10
5
ENTER
Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio
data per second in a disc. While playing a
disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback
picture is displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per
second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per
second). The higher the bit rate, the larger the
amount of data. However, this does not
always mean that you can get higher quality
pictures or sounds.
DISPLAY
Checking the play information of
a DVD (ADVANCED)
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
◆LAYER
2 Press X/x to select
Appears when the DVD
has dual layers
(ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
The options for “ADVANCED” appear.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Indicates the approximate point where the
disc is playing.
If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates
which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or
“Layer 1”).
BIT RATE
OFF
BIT RATE
LAYER
BIT RATE
384kbps
Mbps
10
0
5
VIDEO).
3 Press X/x to select items.
For each item, please refer to “Displays
of each item.”
• BIT RATE: displays the bit rate.
• LAYER: displays the layer and the
pick-up point.
4 Press ENTER.
To turn off the ADVANCED window
Select “OFF” in step 3.
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45
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
Sound Adjustments
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the DVD VIDEO is
recorded in multiple audio formats.
Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the
audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded
with multilingual tracks, you can also change
the language.
With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you
can select the sound from the right or left
channel and listen to the sound of the selected
channel through both the right and left
speakers. For example, when playing a disc
containing a song with the vocals on the right
channel and the instruments on the left
channel, you can hear the instruments from
both speakers by selecting the left channel.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN (main sound)
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
◆ When playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
• 1:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
audio track 1
• 1:1/L: The sound of the left channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 1:2/R: The sound of the right channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 2:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
audio track 2
DISPLAY
• 2:1/L: The sound of the left channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
• 2:2/R: The sound of the right channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
1
2
Press
(audio) during playback.
The following display appears.
z Hint
You can also select “AUDIO” from the Control
:
1 ENGLISH
Note
While playing a Super VCD on which the audio
track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out
when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”
Press
(audio) repeatedly to
select the desired audio signal.
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z Hint
Displaying the audio information
of the disc
For Dolby Digital and DTS, “LFE” is always
enclosed in a solid line regardless of the LFE signal
component being output.
Press DISPLAY during playback to display
the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using
X/x. The channels being played are displayed
on the screen.
For example, in Dolby Digital format,
multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1
channel signals can be recorded on a DVD
VIDEO. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
number of the recorded channels may differ.
Note
If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP,” the
DTS track selection option will not appear on the
screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page
65).
Current audio format*
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
DVD VIDEO
1 8 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
1: ENGLISH
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
L
C
R
LFE
LS
RS
Currently playing programme format**
*“PCM,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” or “DOLBY
DIGITAL” is displayed.
In the case of “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the
channels in the playing track are displayed
by numbers as follows:
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:
Rear component 2
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2.1
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) component 1
Front component 2+
Centre component 1
**The letters in the programme format
display indicate the following sound
components:
L: Front (left)
R: Front (right)
C: Centre
LS: Rear (left)
RS: Rear (right)
S:
Rear (monaural): The rear
component of the Dolby
Surround processed signal and
the Dolby Digital signal
LFE: Low Frequency Effect signal
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• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
TV Virtual Surround
Settings (TVS)
To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in step 2.
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
TVS was developed by Sony to produce
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV.
◆TVS DYNAMIC
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers (shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
TV
If the player is set up to output the signal from
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL*) jack, the surround effect will
only be heard when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is
set to “D-PCM” and “MPEG” is set to
* For DVP-NS430/NS433 only.
◆TVS WIDE
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
SUR
TV
◆TVS NIGHT
1
2
Press SUR during playback.
The following display appears.
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialog and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
TVS DYNAMIC
◆TVS STANDARD
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below. Use this setting when you want to use
TVS with 2 separate speakers.
Press SUR repeatedly to select
one of the TVS sounds.
Refer to the following explanations given
for each item.
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
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L
R
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
z Hints
• You can select “TVS” by pressing the
SURROUND button on the player.
• You can also select “TVS” from the Control
Notes
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal
for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be
difficult to hear.
• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off
the surround setting of the connected TV or
amplifier (receiver).
• Make sure that your listening position is between
and at an equal distance from your speakers, and
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT”
function in the same way.
• When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack to listen to MPEG audio signals
and set “MPEG” to MPEG in “AUDIO SETUP”,
no sound will come from your speakers if you
select one of the TVS modes.
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Displaying the Subtitles
Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “
”
appears in the front panel display. This means
that you can change the viewing angle.
1
2
Press
playback.
(subtitle) during
The following display appears.
1:ENGLISH
1
2
Press
(angle) during playback.
The number of the angle appears on the
display.
2
Press
select the setting.
(subtitle) repeatedly to
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
which language the code represents.
Press
(angle) repeatedly to
select the angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
z Hint
You can also select “ANGLE” from the Control
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
Note
To turn off the subtitles
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
Select “OFF” in step 2.
z Hint
You can also select “SUBTITLE” from the Control
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be
able to turn them off.
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4
Press ENTER.
The disc plays with the setting you
selected.
Adjusting the Picture
Quality (BNR)
To cancel the “BNR” setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.
The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function
adjusts the picture quality by reducing the
“block noise” or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Notes
• If the outlines of the images on your screen should
become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played,
there may be no “BNR” effect, or it may be hard
to discern.
ENTER
DISPLAY
1
2
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
(BNR),
then press ENTER.
The options for “BNR” appear.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
DVD VIDEO
1 8 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
1
2
3
OFF
3
Press X/x to select a level.
• 1: reduces the “block noise.”
• 2: reduces the “block noise” more than
1.
• 3: reduces the “block noise” more than
2.
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• CINEMA 2: White colours become
brighter and black colours become
richer, and the colour contrast is
increased.
Adjusting the Playback
Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)
z Hints
• When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
• The picture can be adjusted by pressing the
PICTURE MODE button on the player as well.
• You can also select “CUSTOM PICTURE
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or
VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the
picture quality you want. Choose the setting
that best suits the programme you are
watching.
PICTURE
MODE
1
2
Press PICTURE MODE during
playback.
The following display appears.
DYNAMIC 1
Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly
to select the setting you want.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard
picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the colour
intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and the colour intensity.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
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3
4
Press X/x to select a level.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
• 3: enhances the outline more than 2.
• SOFT: softens the image (DVD only).
Enhancing the Playback
Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER)
Press ENTER.
The disc plays with the setting you
selected.
The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function
makes the picture appear clear and crisp by
enhancing the outlines of images on your TV
screen. Also, this function can soften the
images on the screen.
To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER” setting
Select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Note
Depending on the disc or the scene being played,
noise found in the disc may become more apparent.
If this happens, it is recommended that you use the
the condition still does not improve, reduce the
Digital Video Enhancer level, or select “SOFT”
(DVD only) in step 3 above.
ENTER
DISPLAY
1
2
Press DISPLAY twice during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
(DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER), then
press ENTER.
The options for “DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER” appear.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
1
2
3
SOFT
OFF
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3 Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
Using Various Additional
Functions
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
Locking Discs (CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
OFF
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions
for the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set playback restrictions so that the
player will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
4 Press X/x to select “ON t,” then
press ENTER.
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Parental
Control and Custom Parental Control.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
ENTER
Custom Parental Control
press
.
You can set the same Custom Parental
Control password for up to 40 discs. When
you set the 41st-disc, the first disc is
cancelled.
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
Number
buttons
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press ENTER
.
ENTER
DISPLAY
5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
1 Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears
and then the screen returns to the Control
Menu.
2 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
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To turn off the Custom Parental Control
function
1
2
3
Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Custom
Number
buttons
Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press
ENTER.
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
To play a disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set
ENTER
1
Insert the disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set.
DISPLAY
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL” display appears.
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
2 Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
ENTER
and press
.
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ON
z Hint
PLAYER
PASSWORD
OFF
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit
number “199703” using the number buttons when
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display
asks you for your password, then press ENTER.
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password.
3 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,”
then press ENTER.
◆ If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Note
Once you set Custom Parental Control with a
recorded disc such as a DVD-RW, the display for
entering the password may appear again when you
insert a different recorded disc. Input the password
to play the disc.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, then
ENTER
press
.
Parental Control (limited
playback)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. The
“PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows
you to set a playback limitation level.
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
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◆ When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
OFF
OFF
8:
7: NC17
6:
5:
R
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press ENTER
.
8 Select the level you want using X/x,
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
4: PG13
USA
STANDARD:
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
STANDARD:
To turn off the Parental Control function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.
To play a disc for which Parental Control is
set
5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,”
then press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
1
Insert the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password
appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
OTHERS
z Hint
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited
playback).” When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask
you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter
a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the
player and press H. When the display for entering
your password appears, enter your new password.
6 Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select
and enter a standard code in the table on
page 58 using the number buttons.
Notes
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this player.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to
change the parental control level while playing
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level. If the Resume Play mode is
cancelled, the level returns to the previous level.
7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then
press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
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Area Code
Changing the password
Standard
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Code number
2044
2047
2046
2057
2070
2079
2090
2092
2115
2165
2174
2109
2248
2238
2254
2276
2304
2363
2362
2376
2390
2379
2427
2424
2436
2489
2501
2149
2499
2086
2528
2184
1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
Belgium
Brazil
The options for “PARENTAL
CONTROL” appear.
Canada
Chile
3 Press X/x to select “PASSWORD
t,” then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
China
Denmark
Finland
4 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
France
Germany
India
5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
Indonesia
Italy
6 To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
Japan
Korea
Malaysia
Mexico
If you make a mistake entering your
password
Press C before you press ENTER and input
the correct number.
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Pakistan
Philippines
Portugal
Russia
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
United Kingdom
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Controlling other TVs with the
remote
You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of non-Sony TVs as well.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
appropriate manufacturer’s code.
Controlling Your TV with
the Supplied Remote
You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of your Sony TV with the
supplied remote.
1 While holding down TV [/1, press the
number buttons to select your TV’s
manufacturer’s code (see the table
below).
TV
Number
buttons
2 Release TV [/1.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the
one that works with your TV.
Manufacturer Code number
Sony (default)
Aiwa (default)
Grundig
Hitachi
01
01
You can control your TV using the buttons
below.
11
24
By pressing
You can
JVC
33
TV [/1
Turn the TV on or off
LG
06
2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of the TV
Loewe
06
t (TV/video) Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other
Panasonic
Philips
17, 49
06, 08
06
input sources.
Samsung
Sanyo
Note
Depending on the unit being connected, you may
not be able to control your TV using some of the
buttons.
25
Sharp
29
Thomson
Toshiba
43
38
Notes
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number you have set may be reset to the
default setting. Set the appropriate code number
again.
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3
4
Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,”
then press ENTER.
Settings and Adjustments
The Setup Display appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP
Using the Setup Display
OSD:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture
and sound. You can also set a language for the
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other
things. For details on each Setup Display
Press X/x to select the setup item
from the displayed list:
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority
over the Setup Display settings and not all the
functions described may work.
“LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN
SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,” or
“AUDIO SETUP.” Then press
ENTER.
The Setup item is selected.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
Selected item
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
ON
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
ENTER
Setup items
DISPLAY
5
Select an item using X/x, then
press ENTER.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
1
2
Press DISPLAY when the player is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear.
SCREEN SETUP
16:9
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
(
)
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DVD VIDEO
:
:
Options
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
QUICK
60
6
Select a setting using X/x, then
press ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”
Setting the Display or
Sound Track Language
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
Selected setting
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set
various languages for the on-screen display or
sound track.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
To enter the Quick Setup mode
◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Select “QUICK” in Step 3. Follow from Step
5 of the Quick Setup explanation to make
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆ MENU (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
To reset all the “SETUP” settings
1
Select “RESET” in step 3 and press
ENTER.
◆ AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
2
Select “YES” using X/x.
You can also quit the process and return
to the Control Menu by selecting “NO”
here.
◆ SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according to
the language you selected for the sound track.
3
Press ENTER.
page 65 return to the default settings. Do
not press [/1 while resetting the player,
which takes a few seconds to complete.
z Hint
If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter a
language code from “Language Code List” on
page 72 using the number buttons.
Note
When you select a language in “MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO” that is not recorded on
a DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will
be automatically selected.
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Note
Settings for the Display
(SCREEN SETUP)
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
◆ SCREEN SAVER
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
The screen saver image appears when you leave
the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes,
or when you play back a CD or DATA CD
(MP3 audio) for more than 15 minutes. The
screen saver will help prevent your display
device from becoming damaged (ghosting).
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
The default settings are underlined.
Press
H
to turn off the screen saver.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
ON
ON
Turns on the screen saver.
Turns off the screen saver.
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
JACKET PICTURE
OFF
VIDEO
◆ BACKGROUND
Selects the background colour or picture on
the TV screen in stop mode or while playing
a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio).
◆TV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
JACKET
PICTURE
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears, but only when the
jacket picture is already
16:9
Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
recorded on the disc (CD-
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does
not contain a jacket picture, the
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
4:3
LETTER
BOX
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the
screen.
GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the
player appears.
BLUE
The background colour is blue.
The background colour is black.
4:3
Select this when you connect a
BLACK
PAN SCAN 4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
◆ LINE
portions that do not fit.
Selects the method of outputting video
signals from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack on the
rear panel of the player.
16:9
VIDEO
S VIDEO
RGB
Outputs video signals.
Outputs S video signals.
Outputs RGB signals.
4:3 LETTER BOX
Notes
• If your TV does not confirm to the S VIDEO or
the RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV
screen even if you select “S VIDEO” or “RGB.”
Refer to the instruction supplied with your TV.
• If your TV has only one SCART (EURO AV)
jack, do not select “S VIDEO.”
4:3 PAN SCAN
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◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Custom Settings (CUSTOM
Selects the picture in pause mode.
SETUP)
AUTO
The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is
output with no jitter. Normally
select this position.
Use this to set up playback related and other
settings.
FRAME
The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically,
is output in high resolution.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
The default settings are underlined.
◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the sound track which contains the
highest number of channels priority when you
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby
Digital format) are recorded.
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO POWER OFF:
AUTO PLAY:
DIMMER:
PAUSE MODE:
TRACK SELECTION:
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
ON
OFF
BRIGHT
AUTO
OFF
ON
OFF
No priority given.
Priority given.
AUTO
◆ AUTO POWER OFF
Switches the Auto Power Off setting on or
off.
Notes
• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language
may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 61).
ON
The player enters standby mode
when left in stop mode for more
than 30 minutes.
• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 65), the DTS
sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital
sound tracks have the same number of channels,
the player selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and
MPEG audio sound tracks in this order.
OFF
Switches this function off.
◆ AUTO PLAY
Switches the Auto Play setting on or off. This
function is useful when the player is
connected to a timer (not supplied).
◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only) (DVP-NS333/NS430/
NS433 only)
OFF
ON
Switches this function off.
Automatically starts playback
when the player is turned on.
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
off. Resume playback can be stored in
memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEO/
◆ DIMMER
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
BRIGHT
DARK
Makes the lighting bright.
Makes the lighting dark.
ON
Stores the resume setting in
memory for up to six discs. (The
settings remain in memory even
if you select OFF.)
OFF
Does not store the resume
setting in memory. Playback
restarts at the resume point only
for the current disc in the player.
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◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2
channels when you play a DVD which has
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the
rear signal components, see “Displaying the
function affects the output of the following
jacks:
Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB) - TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to
“D-PCM” (page 65).
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
The default settings are underlined.
AUDIO SETUP
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to two channels for
enjoying surround sounds.
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
OFF
STANDARD
DOLBY SURROUND
ON
D-PCM
PCM
DTS:
OFF
NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to two channels for
use with your stereo.
◆AUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio
output level.
◆ DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.
This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB) - TV jack
ON
Normally select this position. When
you select “ON,” see “Setting the
digital output signal” for further
settings.
OFF
ON
Normally, select this position.
OFF The influence of the digital circuit
Select this when the playback sound
from the speakers is distorted.
upon the analog circuit is minimal.
◆AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the
output from the following jacks:
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect a component such
as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– LINE (RGB) - TV jack
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set
to “D-PCM” (page 65).
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” and
“DTS” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to
“ON.”
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
OFF
STANDARD
STANDARD Normally select this position.
DOLBY SURROUND
TV MODE
Makes the low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
ON
D-PCM
PCM
DTS:
OFF
WIDE
RANGE
Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
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If you connect a component that does not
conform to the selected audio signal, a loud
noise (or no sound) will come out from the
speakers, damaging your ears or speakers.
◆ DTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
OFF
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
◆DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
ON
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
D-PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You can
select whether the signals
conform to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) or not by making
adjustments to the
Note
When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack to listen to MPEG audio signals
and set “MPEG” to MPEG in “AUDIO SETUP”, no
sound will come from your speakers if you select
one of the TVS mode.
“DOWNMIX” item in
DOLBY
DIGITAL
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
◆MPEG (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
MPEG audio sound tracks, the
player outputs stereo signals
via the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack.
MPEG
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
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The picture is black and white.
, In the Setup Display, set “LINE” in
“SCREEN SETUP” to the appropriate item
, If you are using a SCART (EURO AV)
cord, be sure to use one that is fully wired
(21-pins).
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the player, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 20,
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected
securely.
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not
correctly set.
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode.
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
Picture
, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings
(page 64).
, While playing a Super VCD on which the
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will
come out when you select “2:STEREO,”
“2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
, In the Setup Display, set “LINE” in
“SCREEN SETUP” to the appropriate item
that conforms to your system (page 62).
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, If the picture output from your player goes
through your VCR to get to your TV or if
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal
applied to some DVD programmes could
affect picture quality. If you still experience
problems even when you connect your
player directly to your TV, please try
connecting your player to your TV’s S
Sound is noisy.
, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,
noise will come from the LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) jacks or DIGITAL OUT
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
The sound volume is low.
, You are playing a disc recorded in a colour
system that is different from your TV.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV
TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,” the picture
does not fill the screen.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
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The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
or A-B Repeat Play has been selected (page
34).
Operation
The remote does not function.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
, There are obstacles between the remote and
the player.
, The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function.
, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the player.
The disc does not play.
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down on the disc tray.
Playback stops automatically.
, While playing discs with an auto pause
signal, the player stops playback at the auto
pause signal.
, The disc is skewed.
,
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the player.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
You cannot perform some functions such
as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play,
Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that
.
.
Play.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able
to do some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that comes with the disc.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played
(page 32).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
, The MP3 audio track does not have the
extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even
though it has the extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
, The player cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
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 tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
language for the sound track.
“Copyright lock” appears and the screen
The subtitle language cannot be changed
or turned off.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote (page
29).
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on
the DVD being played.
turns blue when playing a DVD-RW disc.
, Images taken from digital broadcasts, etc.,
may contain copy protection signals, such
as complete copy protection signals, single
copy signals, and restriction-free signals.
When images that contain copy protection
signals are played, a blue screen may appear
instead of the images. It may take a while
when looking for playable images.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote (page
29).
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
The title of the MP3 audio album or track
is not correctly displayed.
,
The player can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
“*”.
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, The angle can only be changed when the
” indicator lights up on the front panel
display (page 9).
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
“
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, unplug the
player.
When the self-diagnosis function is activated
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50)
with a combination of a letter and four digits
appears on the screen and the front panel
display. In this case, check the following
table.
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the
screen and on the front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.
C:13:50
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears on the front panel display.
The disc tray does not open and “TRAY
LOCKED” appears on the front panel
display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
First three
characters of action
the service
Cause and/or corrective
number
C 13
The disc is dirty.
,Clean the disc with a soft
“Data error” appears on the TV screen
when playing a DATA CD.
, The MP3 audio track you want to play is
broken.
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
C 31
The disc is not inserted
correctly.
,Re-insert the disc
correctly.
E XX
To prevent a malfunction, the
(xx is a number) player has performed the
self-diagnosis function.
,Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service
facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
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GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is
9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided
DVD is 17GB.
Glossary
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one
of the worldwide standards of digital
compression technology. The picture data is
compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its
original size. The DVD also uses a variable
rate coding technology that changes the data
to be allocated according to the status of the
picture. Audio information is recorded in a
multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital,
allowing you to enjoy a more real audio
presence.
Sections of a picture or a music feature that
are smaller than titles. A title is composed of
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no
chapters may be recorded.
Digital audio compression technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround
sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is
a discrete subwoofer channel in this format.
Dolby Digital provides the same 5.1 discrete
channels of high quality digital audio found in
“Dolby Digital” theatre surround sound
systems. Good channel separation is realized
because all of the channel data are recorded
discretely and little deterioration is realized
because all channel data processing is digital.
Furthermore, various advanced functions
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and
Parental Control functions are provided with
the DVD.
DVD-RW (page 6)
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable
disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO.
The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR
mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in
Video mode have the same format as a DVD
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video
Recording) mode allow the contents to be
programmed or edited.
Audio signal processing technology that
Dolby Laboratories developed for surround
sound. When the input signal contains a
surround component, the Pro Logic process
outputs the front, centre and rear signals. The
rear channel is monaural.
DVD+RW (page 6)
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO
format.
Digital audio compression technology that
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround
sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is
a discrete subwoofer channel in this format.
DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels
of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because
all of the channel data is recorded discretely
and little deterioration is realized because all
channel data processing is digital.
Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a CD or
VIDEO CD. Depending on the disc, no index
may be recorded.
International standard coding system used to
compress audio digital signals authorized by
ISO/IEC. MPEG 1 conforms to up to 2-
channel stereo. MPEG 2, used on DVDs,
conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.
DVD VIDEO (page 6)
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same
as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a
double-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5
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Scene (page 9)
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback
control) functions, the menu screens, moving
pictures and still pictures are divided into
sections called “scenes.”
Title (page 9)
The longest section of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
Track (page 9)
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a
CD or VIDEO CD (the length of a song).
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Specifications
System
General
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Signal format system: PAL/NTSC
Power requirements:
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 13 W
Dimensions (approx.):
DVP-NS330/NS333:
430 × 55.5 × 244 mm (width/height/
depth) incl. projecting parts
DVP-NS430/NS433:
430 × 55.5 × 237 mm (width/height/
depth) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.):
Audio characteristics
Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM
96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz ( 1.0 dB)/DVD
VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz
( 0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz ( 0.5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB
(LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only)
Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %
Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 103 dB/CD:
99 dB
2.15 kg
Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
Wow and flutter: Less than detected value
( 0.001% W PEAK)
Supplied accessories
The signals from LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
jacks are measured. When you play PCM
sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling
frequency, the output signals from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
jack are converted to 48 kHz sampling
frequency.
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
Outputs
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load
impedance)
LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/
Over 10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)*: Optical
output jack/–18 dBm (wave length
660 nm)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/
0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/
75 ohms
* DVP-NS430/NS433 only
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Language Code List
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
1027 Afar
1183 Irish
1347 Maori
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;
Lettish
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1345 Malagasy
1703 Not specified
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Index
PROGRAM 34
Programme Play 34
Numerics
16:9 62
DOWNMIX 64
4:3 LETTER BOX 62
4:3 PAN SCAN 62
5.1 Channel Surround 18
Q
QUICK 61
DVD’s menu 29
A
A-B REPEAT 37
ADVANCED 45
ALBUM 40
R
REPEAT 36
Repeat Play 36
RESET 61
F
Fast forward 39
Freeze Frame 40
Front panel display 9
Album 32
ANGLE 51
AUDIO ATT 64
AUDIO DRC 64
AUDIO SETUP 64
AUTO POWER OFF 63
Resume Play 28
S
H
Scan 39
Handling discs 7
Hooking up 15
SCENE 40
I
SCREEN SAVER 62
SCREEN SETUP 62
Searching 39
B
INDEX 40
Index 69
BACKGROUND 62
Batteries 15
BIT RATE 45
BNR 52
Instant Replay 27
Instant Search 27
SETUP 60
Setup Display 60
SHUFFLE 35
Shuffle Play 35
Slow-motion Play 39
Speakers
Hooking up 18
L
C
LANGUAGE SETUP 61
LAYER 45
CHAPTER 40
CHAPTER VIEWER 42
Child Lock 27
Connecting 16
Continuous play
CD/VIDEO CD 26
DVD 26
LINE 62
Locating
a specific point by watching
the TV screen 39
T
M
MENU 61
TITLE 40
Control Menu 12
CUSTOM 60
CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL 55
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE
TITLE VIEWER 42
TRACK 40
TRACK SELECTION 63
TRACK VIEWER 42
Troubleshooting 66
TV TYPE 62
O
On-screen display
Control Menu Display 12
Setup Display 60
ORIGINAL 30
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 30
OSD 61
CUSTOM SETUP 63
D
TVS (TV Virtual Surround)
DIGITAL OUT 64
Digital output 64
DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER 54
DIMMER 63
U
Usable discs 6
P
PAUSE MODE 63
PBC Playback 31
PICTURE MODE 53
PICTURE NAVIGATION 42
V
Display
Control Menu Display 12
Front panel display 9
Setup Display 60
Displaying the audio
information of the disc 48
Playback Dial 39
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