Sony DVP-NC615 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Power, Picture, Sound, Operation

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play a disc recorded in the NTSC color

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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.

Power

The power is not turned on.

,Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.

Picture

There is no picture/picture noise appears.

,Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

,The connecting cord is damaged.

,Check the connection to your TV (page 18) and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

,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 programs 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 VIDEO input (page 18).

,If the color system of your player does not match with that of your TV, change the color system of the player. For details, see page 16. (You cannot change the color system of the DVD disc itself.)

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 22, 23, 24).

,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.

,If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, check the audio settings (page 66).

,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.”

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 (COAXIAL) jack (page 28).

Sound distortion occurs.

,Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “ON” (page 65).

The sound volume is low.

,The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “AUDIO DRC” to “TV MODE” (page 65) and set “DOWNMIX” to “NORMAL” (page 66).

,Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “OFF” (page 65).

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.

The picture is black and white.

,Depending on the TV, the picture on the

Operation

The remote does not function.

,There are obstacles between the remote and the player.

,The distance between the remote and the player is too far.

,The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the player.

,The batteries in the remote are weak.

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Contents CD/DVD Player For customers in the U.S.A WelcomeFor U.S./Canadian models Precautions On transporting the player Table of Contents Using Various Additional Functions Settings and AdjustmentsEnjoying Movies Additional InformationAbout this Manual This Player Can Play the Following DiscsRegion code Example of discs that the player cannot playDisassembly is prohibited CopyrightsDVD-ROMs Corporation. Reverse engineering orH button has a tactile dot Index to Parts and ControlsFront panel Front panel display When playing back a DVDWhen playing back a Video CD with Playback Control PBC Rear panel Jack names differ depending on the models+ button has a tactile dot RemoteNumber 5 button has a tactile dot Guide to On-Screen Displaying the Control Bar during playbackDisplays Control Bar DisplayDisplaying the Control Bar in stop mode Following settings can be madeShows the same information as Display 1 during playback Shows the same information as Display 2 during playbackQuick Overview UnpackingInserting Batteries into Remote Sensor on the playerIf you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to When connecting to a monaural TVTV Hookups Playing a Disc Turn on the TV Press /1 on the playerPress a on the player to open the disc tray Press HConnecting the Video Cords Hooking Up the PlayerHookups If you are connecting to a video input jackIf you are connecting to an S Video input jack Select a connection Connecting the Audio CordsComponents to be connected Connection Your setup Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for soundCoaxial White Red To coaxial digital input To audio input Decoder Connecting the Power Cord Quick SetupPress X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type 10Press X/x to select the type11Press Enter 13Press EnterNo additional settings are needed Enjoying the surround sound effectsAudio Connection pages 21 to Set Downmix to Dolby Surround Set Digital OUT to onWhen using an amplifier receiver Playing DiscsTurn on your TV Press /1 Press a on the player, and place a disc on the disc trayAdditional operations Discs OperationPanel display Light upReplacing discs while playing a disc Exchange Locking the disc tray Child LockWatching frame by frame Slow- motion play Disc Scan, Slow-motion Play Search, Freeze FramePlaying Discs Opposite directionPlayer remembers the point where you stopped the disc Play/Multi-disc ResumeResuming playback for the current disc Resume Play While playing a disc, press x to stop playbackUsing the DVD’s Menu Playing Video CDs with PBC Functions PBC PlaybackPress TOP Menu or Menu Start playing a Video CD with PBC functionsPlaying an MP3 Audio Track Press Z and place a Data CD on the disc tray Press HSelect an album using X/x and press Enter Selecting an album and trackAbout MP3 audio tracks Press MenuStructure of disc contents Playback order of MP3 audio tracksVarious Play Mode Selecting the disc mode One Disc or All DiscsFunctions Program Play PlayWhen playing a DVD When playing a Video CD or CDPress c Select the title, chapter, or track you want to programTo cancel or change a program When playing a Data CDPlaying in random order Shuffle Play To stop Program PlayWhen Program Play is activated Playing repeatedly Repeat PlayTo return to normal play To turn off the Control BarWhen Program Play or Shuffle Play is activated Repeating a specific portion A- B Repeat PlayPress C/c to select A-B On repeats Program Play or Shuffle PlayPress Clear Scene Search mode Press Search ModeSelect the number of the title If you make a mistakeChecking the Playing Time and Remaining Playback until TIME/TEXT appearsPress Enter repeatedly to change the time information Press Display repeatedly duringWhen playing a DVD When playing a Video CD without PBC functions or CDWhen playing a Data CD MP3 audio Checking the information on the front panel displayPress Audio repeatedly to select the desired audio signal When playing a Video CD, CD, or Data CD MP3 audioChanging the Sound Press Audio during playbackChecking the audio signal format About audio signalsTV Virtual Surround Press Display twice during playbackSelect OFF in Step To cancel the settingRefer to the following explanations given for each item Sound Adjustments Displaying the Subtitles Press Angle during playbackPress Angle repeatedly to select the angle number Press Subtitle during playbackEnjoying Movies To turn off the subtitlesReduces the block noise Reduces the block noise more than Adjusting the Playback To cancel the BNR settingPicture Custom Picture Mode Default setting is underlinedPicture Digital Video Press C/c to select DigitalTo cancel the Digital Video Enhancer setting Locking Discs Custom Custom Parental ControlTo play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Parental Control limited playbackTo turn off the Custom Parental Control function If you have not entered a password Press X/x to select Player t, then press EnterPress X/x to select LEVEL, then press Enter To turn off the Parental Control functionChanging the password To play a disc for which Parental Control is setArea Code Control Bar appearsIf you make a mistake entering your password By pressing You canFor U.S./Canadian models RMT-D143A Manufacturer Code number Controlling other TVs with the remoteCode numbers of controllable TVs Using the Setup Display Press Display when the player is in stop modePress X/x to select SETUP, then press Enter Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed listSelect a setting using X/x, then press Enter Settings for the Display Color System Video CD only For Asian/Oceanian models onlyCustom Settings Custom Auto Power OFF For U.S./Canadian models only Settings for the Sound Dolby Digital DVD only Setting the digital output signalDownmix DVD only Mpeg DVD only For Asian/Oceanian models only DTS DVD onlyTroubleshooting PowerPicture SoundFollowing message appears when you play a Data CD Disc does not playPlayback stops automatically MP3 audio track cannot be playedWhen letters/numbers appear Display Characters Action Service NumberSelf-diagnosis Function First threeGlossary Title TrackSpecifications Language Code List Code LanguageIndex Numerics
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