Sony Dvpnc800hb Manual

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Guide to the Control Menu Display
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view re lated information. Press DISPLAY 
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
Control Menu display
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show  different items depending on the disc type.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
*1Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs 
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/
CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA 
DVDs.
*
2Displays the...

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List of Control Menu items
zHint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green 
 when you select any item 
except “OFF” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” 
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS,” 
“TVS” only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” 
indicator lights up in green when you select “PLAY 
LIST” (default setting). The “CUSTOM PICTURE 
MODE” indicator lights up in green when any 
setting other than “STANDARD” is selected. The 
“AV SYNC” indicator lights up in green when set 
to more than 0 ms.
Item Item Name,...

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Guide to the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ Display
You can control the player by selecting the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote or TV’s 
option menu.
‘BRAVIA Sync’ display
The ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display will show different items depending on the disc type.
Example: ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display when playing a DVD VIDEO
Select an item using C/X/x/c and then press 
ENTER.
◆When playing a DVD VIDEO
Displays MENU, TOP MENU and DISC 
SKIP.
◆When playing in DVD-VR mode
Displays ., >, DISC SKIP, and 
chapter number.
◆When playing a...

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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 video input jack.
 Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
 Audio/Video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)
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Hookups
Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier 
(receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through D, according to the input 
jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component.
In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, 
you must use pattern C. Select pattern D when connecting to a TV, projector, or audio 
component equipped...

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A Video input jack
You will enjoy standard quality images.
B S VIDEO input jack
You will enjoy high quality images.
C Component video input jacks 
(Y, P
B, PR)
You will enjoy accurate color reproduction 
and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format 
signals, use this connection and set 
“PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT 
ONLY)” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “ON” 
(page 57) to output progressive signals.
D HDMI/DVI input jack
Use a certified Sony HDMI cord to enjoy 
high quality digital...

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Hookups
About the CONTROL FOR HDMI 
functions for ‘BRAVIA Sync’ (for 
HDMI connections only)
By connecting to Sony components that are
compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI 
function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), you can 
enjoy
the following features:
 One-Touch Play (page 24)
 System-Power Off
When you turn the TV off by using the [/1 button 
on the TV’s remote, the components compatible 
with CONTROL FOR HDMI function turn off 
automatically.
To prepare for the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ features
Set...

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Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, 
projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). 
This will enable you to listen to sound.
zHint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
VIDEO
AUDIO INPUT
L
R
B
A
Audio component 
with a decoder (red)
TV, projector, or 
audio component Audio/video 
cord (supplied)
: Signal flowCoaxial digital...

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Hookups
A Audio L/R input jacks
This connection will use your TV’s or audio 
component’s two speakers for sound. 
B Digital audio input jack
If your audio component has a Dolby*1 
Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input 
jack, use this connection. 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 CONTROL FOR 
HDMI function, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with the audio 
component....

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Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord
Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.
Step 5: 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   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...