Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DVP-NS77H Serial No.______________ Note This equipment has been tested...
Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Power sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source...
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• Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. • Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Antennas Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed,...
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. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs Commercial DVD DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R/ +R DL VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks. Note about CDs/DVDs The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs recorded in the following formats: –...
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Notes • Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL or CD- Rs/CD-RWs Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL, 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.
E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (17) G x (stop) button (27) H H (play) button (26) I A (open/close) button (26) * This DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.”...
Front panel display When playing back a DVD Playing status Lights up during Repeat Play (34) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (30) Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (35) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), DATA DVD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Playing status Current track (30)
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Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (23) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (27) C Number buttons (29) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (32) E TOP MENU button (29) F C/X/x/c buttons (29) G O RETURN button (28) ADVANCE/STEP buttons (27, 42) I ./>...
Guide to the Control Menu Display 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 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
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List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function TITLE (page 43)/SCENE (page 43)/TRACK (page 43) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 43)/INDEX (page 43) Selects the chapter or index to be played. TRACK (page 43) Selects the track to be played.
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EFFECT (page 54) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 53) Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE), or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD. z Hint The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item...
Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow steps 1 to 5 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Notes • See “Specifications” (page 67) for a list of supplied accessories. • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. •...
(not supplied) (yellow) to S VIDEO OUT to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (blue) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) INPUT S VIDEO TV, projector, or audio component CD/DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO IN (green) (blue) (red) TV, projector, or audio component ,continued...
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For details, see “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 19). HDMI/DVI input jack Use a certified Sony HDMI cord to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT jack. When connecting to a Sony TV that is compatible with the HDMI CONTROL function, see page 19.
About the HDMI CONTROL functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting to Sony components that are compatible with the HDMI CONTROL function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), you can enjoy the following features: • One-Touch Play (page 26) •...
Remove jack cap before connecting Audio component with a decoder (yellow)* INPUT VIDEO (white) AUDIO (red) TV, projector, or audio component CD/DVD player Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to coaxial or optical/ HDMI digital input [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (R) Subwoofer...
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You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch) and DTS (5.1ch) surround effect. If you connect to a Sony audio component that is compatible with the HDMI CONTROL function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the audio component.
Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet. Step 4: Preparing 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 Notes •...
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. Number buttons You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can...
Step 5: 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 .. Turn on the TV. Press [/1. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
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Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your audio component appears. Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver)? Select the type of jack you are using. LINE OUTPUT L/R(AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an audio component, then press ENTER.
Playback 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. Number buttons CLEAR TOP MENU RETURN REPLAY ZOOM SLOW PLAY SUBTITLE Turn on your TV. Press [/1.
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO • DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack. • When you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP”...
Playing quickly or slowly with sound You can listen to dialog or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly. During playback, press FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY. The speed changes when you press either FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY. To return to normal playback Press H.
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Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD VIDEO is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD VIDEO which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVD VIDEOs that allow you to select items such as language for the sound and subtitles, select these items using the...
Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. Press the number buttons to select the item number you want.
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◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) • T * : * (minutes: seconds) Playing time of the current track Checking the play information of the disc To check the DVD/CD text Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD.
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD Playing time and number of the current track Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Text z Hints • When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions, the track number, and the index number are displayed after the text.
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Press X/x to select “SET press ENTER. “TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or CD. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR – – 1. TITLE 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6.
To cancel all of the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.” Press ENTER. z Hint You can perform Repeat Play, or Shuffle Play of programmed titles, chapters, or tracks.
◆ When playing in DVD-VR mode • DISC: repeats all the titles of the selected type. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • DISC: repeats all of the tracks. •...
To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. Notes • When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are canceled. • A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple titles.
• CINEMA 2: white colors become brighter and black colors become richer and the color contrast is increased. • MEMORY: adjusts the picture in greater detail. Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect. z Hint When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or “CINEMA 2”...
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (AV SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select SYNC), then press ENTER.
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users.
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To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER Enter your 4-digit password using the...
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 68 using the number buttons. Press X/x to select “LEVEL,”...
Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. STEP Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ DATA DVD by track, index, file, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number.
Press the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., 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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Press ENTER. The first scene of each chapter, title, or track appears as follows. Press C/X/x/c to select a chapter, title, or track, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected scene. To return to normal play during setting Press O RETURN or DISPLAY. z Hint If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.
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Notes • 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.” • When playing in DVD-VR mode: If you connect to an audio component using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack and want to switch between the sound tracks, set “DOLBY DIGITAL”...
Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.
When you press MENU and the list of album names appears, the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list.
Selecting an album Press MENU. The list of albums on the disc appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. Press X/x to select the album you want to play. Press H. Playback starts from the selected album. To select MP3 audio tracks, see “Selecting an MP3 audio track”...
To magnify a JPEG image (ZOOM) Press ZOOM while viewing the image. You can enlarge the image up to four times the original size and scroll using C/X/x/c. To return to normal view, press CLEAR. ◆When pressed once (x2) The image enlarges twice the original size. ◆When pressed twice (x4) The image enlarges four times the original size.
Viewing a slide show with sound (MODE (MP3, JPEG)) You can enjoy a slide show with sound. Press DISPLAY during stop mode. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (MP3, JPEG)) and press ENTER. The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” appear.
Setting the pace for a slide show (INTERVAL) You can set the time the slides are displayed on the screen. Press DISPLAY twice while viewing a JPEG image or when the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (INTERVAL), then press ENTER.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 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 item, see pages from 56 to 62.
Press X/x to select a setting, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: JPEG RESOLUTION: /RGB (HDMI): SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL : BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 4:3 OUTPUT: To enter the Quick Setup mode Select “QUICK”...
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 55). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: JPEG RESOLUTION:...
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Displays standard definition picture with black frame. Displays high definition picture with black frame. Displays high definition picture without black frame. (1920× 1080i) Displays high definition picture with black frame at 1920× 1080 pixels. (1920× 1080i) Displays high definition picture without black frame at 1920×...
◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this when the player outputs progressive signals (page 19). Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level.
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Switches this function off. Allows you to use the HDMI CONTROL features (page 19). ◆ LANGUAGE FOLLOW Switches the languages of the DVD player to the same as the current TV OSD language. You cannot select this when “HDMI CONTROL” is set to “OFF.”...
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 55). The default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX:...
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◆ DOLBY DIGITAL (DVDs only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. 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 “DOWNMIX”...
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the power cord is connected securely.
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, The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format, in this case set “AUDIO(HDMI)” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “PCM” (page 62). No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack , Try the following: 1Turn the player off and on again.
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, Child Lock is set (page 28). 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. “Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD.
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...
Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/ CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Wow and flutter: Less than detected value (±0.001% W PEAK) Outputs (Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load...
Language Code List For details, see pages 46, 56. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari...
Conexiones Conexión del reproductor Siga los pasos 1 a 5 para conectar el reproductor y ajustar sus valores. Notas • Consulte la lista de accesorios suministrados en “Especificaciones” (página 83) • Enchufe los cables firmemente para evitar ruidos no deseados. •...
Paso 1: Conexión de los cables del video/HDMI (interfaz multimedia de alta definición) Mediante un cable de vídeo, conecte el reproductor al monitor, proyector o componente de audio, como un amplificador de AV (receptor). Seleccione uno de los patrones A a D según la toma de entrada del monitor del televisor, del proyector o del componente de audio.
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HDMI OUT (salida de la interfaz multimedia de alta definición). Cuando se conecte a un televisor Sony que sea compatible con la función CONTROL HDMI, consulte la página 5.
Acerca de las funciones CONTROL HDMI para ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync (sólo para conexiones HDMI) Si conecta los componentes Sony compatibles con la función CONTROL HDMI con un cable HDMI (no suministrado), podrá disfrutar de las siguientes funciones: • Reproducción mediante una pulsación (página 14)
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Uso del botón PROGRESSIVE (progresivo) El botón PROGRESSIVE (progresivo) permite seleccionar el formato de señal que utilizará el reproductor para emitir señales de video (Progresivo o Entrelazado) y el método de conversión para las señales progresivas. Cada vez que presione el botón PROGRESSIVE (progresivo), la pantalla cambiará...
Paso 2: Conexión de los cables de audio Seleccione uno de los siguientes patrones, A o B, según la toma de entrada del monitor del televisor, del proyector o del componente de audio, como un amplificador de AV (receptor). De este modo podrá escuchar el sonido. (rojo) (blanco) (amarillo)
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Dolby Digital (5.1ch) y DTS (5.1ch). Si se conecta a un componente de audio de Sony que sea compatible con la función CONTROL HDMI, consulte el manual de instrucciones suministrado con el mismo.
Paso 3: Conexión del cable de alimentación Conecte los cables de alimentación del reproductor y del televisor a una toma de ca. Paso 4: Preparación del control remoto Se puede controlar el reproductor con el control remoto suministrado. Inserte dos pilas R6 (tamaño AA) de forma que coincidan sus extremos 3 y # con las marcas del interior del compartimiento.
Control del televisor mediante el control remoto Puede controlar el nivel del sonido, la fuente de entrada y el interruptor de alimentación del televisor Sony con el control remoto suministrado. TV (televisor) Botones numéricos Puede controlar el televisor mediante los botones que se indican a continuación.
Paso 5: Ajuste rápido Siga los pasos siguientes para realizar el mínimo de ajustes básicos para utilizar el reproductor. Para saltar un ajuste, presione >. Para volver al ajuste anterior, presione .. Encienda el televisor. Presione [/1. Cambie el selector de entrada del televisor para que la señal del reproductor aparezca en la pantalla del televisor.
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Presione ENTER (ingresar). Aparece la pantalla de ajustes que le permitirá seleccionar el tipo de toma utilizada para conectar el componente de audio. Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver)? Select the type of jack you are using. LINE OUTPUT L/R(AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT Presione X/x para seleccionar (si existe) el tipo de toma que utilice...
Reproducción Reproducción de discos Algunas operaciones pueden ser distintas o estar limitadas en función del DVD (videodisco digital) o VIDEO CD (videodisco compacto). Consulte las instrucciones de uso suministradas con el disco. Botones numéricos CLEAR (borrar) TOP MENU (menú superior) RETURN (volver) REPLAY...
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Para apagar el reproductor Presione [/1. El reproductor entra en modo de espera. Reproducción mediante una pulsación (sólo para conexiones HDMI) Con una sola pulsación del botón H del control remoto, el reproductor y el televisor se encenderán automáticamente y la toma de entrada del televisor cambiará...
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Operaciones adicionales Consulte la ilustración de la página 13 para comprobar la posición de los siguientes botones. Para Funcionamiento Detener Presione x Hacer una pausa Presione X Presione X o H Reanudar la reproducción después de la pausa Pasar al capítulo, pista Presione >...
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Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...