Sony DVP-NC615 About this Manual, This Player Can Play the Following Discs, Region code

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About this Manual

Check your model

The instructions in this manual are for DVP-NC615 sold in the U.S.A., Canada, Asia and Oceania. The differences between U.S./Canadian models and Asian/Oceanian models are the supplied remote commander, RMT-D143A for U.S./ Canadian models or RMT-D143E for Asian/Oceanian models, jack names on the rear panel, and some of the on-screen displays.

U.S./Canadian model is the one used for illustration purposes unless otherwise specified. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Asian/Oceanian models only.”

•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.

•The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:

Icon					Meaning

					Functions available for DVD
					VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-
					RWs in video mode

					Functions available for VIDEO
					CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
					video CD format

					Functions available for DATA
					CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
					CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
					RWs containing MP3* audio
					RWs containing MP3* audio
					tracks)

					Functions available for music
					CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
					music CD format

*MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Standard Organization)/MPEG which compresses audio data.

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Music CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVDs labeled ALL will also play on this player.

If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations..” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

XRegion code

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

00W NO.

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

–MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

•Data part of CD-Extras

•DVD-RWs in VR mode

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Contents CD/DVD Player For U.S./Canadian models WelcomeFor customers in the U.S.A Precautions On transporting the player Table of Contents Additional Information Using Various Additional FunctionsSettings and Adjustments Enjoying MoviesExample of discs that the player cannot play About this ManualThis Player Can Play the Following Discs Region codeCorporation. Reverse engineering or Disassembly is prohibitedCopyrights DVD-ROMsFront panel Index to Parts and ControlsH button has a tactile dot When playing back a Video CD with Playback Control PBC When playing back a DVDFront panel display Jack names differ depending on the models Rear panelNumber 5 button has a tactile dot Remote+ button has a tactile dot Display Guide to On-ScreenDisplaying the Control Bar during playback Displays Control BarShows the same information as Display 2 during playback Displaying the Control Bar in stop modeFollowing settings can be made Shows the same information as Display 1 during playbackSensor on the player Quick OverviewUnpacking Inserting Batteries into RemoteTV Hookups When connecting to a monaural TVIf you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to Press H Playing a DiscTurn on the TV Press /1 on the player Press a on the player to open the disc trayHooking Up the Player Connecting the Video CordsIf you are connecting to an S Video input jack If you are connecting to a video input jackHookups Components to be connected Connection Your setup Connecting the Audio CordsSelect a connection This connection will use your TV speakers for sound Connecting to your TVCoaxial White Red To coaxial digital input To audio input Decoder Quick Setup Connecting the Power Cord13Press Enter Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type10Press X/x to select the type 11Press EnterSet Downmix to Dolby Surround Set Digital OUT to on No additional settings are neededEnjoying the surround sound effects Audio Connection pages 21 toPress a on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray When using an amplifier receiverPlaying Discs Turn on your TV Press /1Light up Additional operationsDiscs Operation Panel displayLocking the disc tray Child Lock Replacing discs while playing a disc ExchangeOpposite direction Watching frame by frame Slow- motion playDisc Scan, Slow-motion Play Search, Freeze Frame Playing DiscsWhile playing a disc, press x to stop playback Player remembers the point where you stopped the discPlay/Multi-disc Resume Resuming playback for the current disc Resume PlayStart playing a Video CD with PBC functions Using the DVD’s MenuPlaying Video CDs with PBC Functions PBC Playback Press TOP Menu or MenuPress Z and place a Data CD on the disc tray Press H Playing an MP3 Audio TrackPress Menu Select an album using X/x and press EnterSelecting an album and track About MP3 audio tracksPlayback order of MP3 audio tracks Structure of disc contentsPlay Various Play ModeSelecting the disc mode One Disc or All Discs Functions Program PlaySelect the title, chapter, or track you want to program When playing a DVDWhen playing a Video CD or CD Press cTo stop Program Play To cancel or change a programWhen playing a Data CD Playing in random order Shuffle PlayTo turn off the Control Bar When Program Play is activatedPlaying repeatedly Repeat Play To return to normal playOn repeats Program Play or Shuffle Play When Program Play or Shuffle Play is activatedRepeating a specific portion A- B Repeat Play Press C/c to select A-BPress Clear If you make a mistake Scene Search modePress Search Mode Select the number of the titlePress Display repeatedly during Checking the Playing Time and RemainingPlayback until TIME/TEXT appears Press Enter repeatedly to change the time informationChecking the information on the front panel display When playing a DVDWhen playing a Video CD without PBC functions or CD When playing a Data CD MP3 audioPress Audio during playback Press Audio repeatedly to select the desired audio signalWhen playing a Video CD, CD, or Data CD MP3 audio Changing the SoundPress Display twice during playback Checking the audio signal formatAbout audio signals TV Virtual SurroundRefer to the following explanations given for each item To cancel the settingSelect OFF in Step Sound Adjustments Press Subtitle during playback Displaying the SubtitlesPress Angle during playback Press Angle repeatedly to select the angle numberReduces the block noise Reduces the block noise more than To turn off the subtitlesEnjoying Movies Default setting is underlined Adjusting the PlaybackTo cancel the BNR setting Picture Custom Picture ModePress C/c to select Digital Picture Digital VideoTo cancel the Digital Video Enhancer setting Custom Parental Control Locking Discs CustomTo turn off the Custom Parental Control function Parental Control limited playbackTo play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set To turn off the Parental Control function If you have not entered a passwordPress X/x to select Player t, then press Enter Press X/x to select LEVEL, then press EnterControl Bar appears Changing the passwordTo play a disc for which Parental Control is set Area CodeBy pressing You can If you make a mistake entering your passwordCode numbers of controllable TVs Controlling other TVs with the remoteFor U.S./Canadian models RMT-D143A Manufacturer Code number Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list Using the Setup DisplayPress Display when the player is in stop mode Press X/x to select SETUP, then press EnterSelect a setting using X/x, then press Enter Color System Video CD only For Asian/Oceanian models only Settings for the DisplayAuto Power OFF For U.S./Canadian models only Custom Settings CustomSettings for the Sound Downmix DVD only Setting the digital output signalDolby Digital DVD only DTS DVD only Mpeg DVD only For Asian/Oceanian models onlySound TroubleshootingPower PictureMP3 audio track cannot be played Following message appears when you play a Data CDDisc does not play Playback stops automaticallyFirst three When letters/numbers appear DisplayCharacters Action Service Number Self-diagnosis FunctionGlossary Track TitleSpecifications Code Language Language Code ListNumerics Index