Sony DVP-NS50P operating instructions This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence

of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Notes About the Discs

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 center out.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

If you have printed the disc’s label, dry the label before playing.

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Contents CD/DVD This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence Installation UseService Antennas Outdoor antenna groundingPrecautions Table of Contents About This Manual Using Various Additional FunctionsSettings and Adjustments Enjoying MP3 Audio and Jpeg ImagesRegion code This Player Can Play the Following DiscsExample of discs that the player cannot play Format of discsCopyrights Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologiesRear panel Index to Parts and ControlsFront panel Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RWWhen playing back a Video CD with Playback Control PBC H button has a tactile dot Remote+ button has a tactile dot Number 5 button has a tactile dotTo turn off the display Guide to the Control Menu DisplayControl Menu display Press DisplayList of Control Menu items Mode MP3, Jpeg HintInserting Batteries Into the Remote Hooking Up the PlayerUnpacking Connecting the Video Cords If you are connecting to a video input jackIf you are connecting to an S Video input jack When connecting to a wide screen TVProgressive Video m Using the Progressive buttonAbout DVD software types and the conversion method HookupsConnecting the Audio Cords To Digital OUT CoaxialSurround effect Dolby Digital 5.1ch, DTS 5.1ch Connecting to audio L/R input jacksConnecting to a digital audio input jack Connecting the Power Cord Quick Setup10Press X/x to select the type Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV typeEnter 11Press EnterPress H Playing DiscsPress a on the player, and place a disc on the disc tray Turn on your TV Press /1Locking the disc tray Child Additional operationsPlayback quickly or slowly with sound While playing a disc, press x to stop playback Point Where YouResume Resume appears on the front panel displayPress TOP Menu or Menu Using the DVD’s MenuPress Enter Press Display when the player is in stop mode Playing DiscsStart playing a Video CD with PBC functions Press X/x to select a settingPlaying Video CDs With To return to the menuPlay Various Play ModeFunctions Program Play Creating your own program Program PlaySelect the title, chapter, or track you want to program To change or cancel a programWhen playing a DVD Video To return to normal playPress X/x to select the item to be shuffled Playing in random order Shuffle PlayPress Display during playback Press EnterPress X/x to select the item to be repeated When playing a DVD-RWWhen Program Play or Shuffle Play is activated Press X/x to select A-B REPEAT, then press Enter A-B Repeat setting bar appearsRepeating a specific portion A- B Repeat Play Press X/x to select SET t, then press EnterTo return to normal speed. Each time you Disc Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze FramePress Or M While playing a Opposite directionPress X/x to select the search method When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RWWatching frame by frame Slow-motion Play On the disc, you can select the desired one byWhen playing a CD When playing a Video CD or Super VCD without PBC PlaybackWhen playing a Video CD or Super VCD with PBC Playback When playing a Data CD/DATA DVDPress Picture Navi during playback Searching by ScenePicture Navigation Press Picture Navi repeatedly to select an itemChecking the Playing Time and Remaining Press TIME/TEXT during playbackChecking the information on the front panel display When playing a DVD Video or DVD-RWChecking the play information of the disc To check the DVD/CD textWhen playing a Data CD/DATA DVD MP3 audio When playing a Video CD without PBC functions, or CDWhen playing a Super VCD Press Audio repeatedly to select the desired audio signalWhen playing a Video CD, CD, or Press Audio during playbackPress SUR during playback Checking the audio signal formatAbout audio signals ExampleSelect OFF in step To cancel the settingSound Adjustments Press Angle during playback Changing the AnglesDisplaying the Subtitles Press Angle repeatedly to select an angle numberOptions for Custom Picture Mode appear Adjusting the PlaybackPicture Custom Picture Mode Press X/x to select Custom Picture MODE, then press EnterPress C/c to adjust the picture contrast Adjusting the picture items in MemoryPress X/x to select the setting you want Press X/x to select a level To cancel the Sharpness settingSharpness Press X/x to select SHARPNESS, then press EnterAbout playback order of albums, tracks, and files Structure of disc contentsData CDs/DATA DVDs that the player can play MP3 audio track or Jpeg image file that the player can playPlaying MP3 Audio Tracks or Jpeg Image Files Selecting an album Selecting an MP3 audio trackSelecting a Jpeg image file Press Menu Viewing a slide show with sound Mode MP3, JpegPress X/x to select Auto default, and press Enter Press X/x to select an album Press HSelecting the slides’ appearance Effect Setting the pace for a slide show IntervalPress X/x to select a setting Parental CONTROL, Parental Control Locking Discs CustomCustom Parental Control Press X/x to select Player t, then press Enter Parental Control limited playbackTo play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Then press EnterChanging the password Manufacturer Code number Controlling other TVs with the remoteBy pressing You can Press X/x to select SETUP, then press Enter Using the Setup DisplayPress X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list Press X/x to select an item, then press EnterPress X/x to select a setting, then press Enter Language SetupSettings for the Display Screen SetupSetup OutputSettings for the Sound Audio SetupDolby Digital DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only Setting the digital output signalDownmix DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only 48kHz/96kHz PCM DVD Video onlyPicture TroubleshootingPower SoundOperation Angles cannot be changed Language for the sound track cannot be changedSubtitle language cannot be changed or turned off Player does not operate properlyDisplay Self-diagnosis FunctionGlossary DVD+RW DVD VideoDVD-RW File page 48Specifications Code Language Language Code ListParental Control Area Code List For details, seeIndex Numerics