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 index nu mber for VIDEO CDs, 
MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file 
number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.
*
3Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”
*4Displays the date for JPEG files.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Control Menu display 1 m
Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) m
Control Menu display off
,
OFF
1 8 
( 
3 4  )
1 2 
( 
2 7  )T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5
1
DVD VIDEO
Quit:
PROGRAMENTERDISPLAY
SET
ONOFF
Currently playing title number
*1
Playing time*4
Total number of chapters *2
OptionsCurrent setting
Total number of titles
*
1Playback status
(N  Playback, 
X  Pause, 
x  Stop, etc.)
Function name of 
selected Control 
Menu item
Operation message Selected item
Control Menu items
Type of disc 
being played
*3
Currently playing chapter number *2
Currently playing disc number
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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, Function
DISC
Selects the disc to be played.
TITLE/SCENE/TRACK
Selects the title, scene, or track to be 
played.
CHAPTER/INDEX
Selects the chapter or index to be 
played.
TRACK
Selects the track to be played.
TIME/TEXT
Checks the elapsed time and the 
remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and 
music searching.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST
Selects the type of titles (DVD-VR 
mode) to be played, the ORIGINAL 
one, or an edited PLAY LIST.
PROGRAM
Selects the title, chapter, or track to 
play in the order you want.
SHUFFLE
Plays the title, chapter, or track in 
random order.
REPEAT
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all 
tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one 
title/chapter/track/album repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT
Specifies the parts you want to play 
repeatedly.
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE
Adjusts the video signal from the 
player. You can select the picture 
quality that best suits the program 
you are watching.
SHARPNESS
Exaggerates the outline of the image 
to produce a sharper picture.
TVS (TV Virtual Surround)
Selects the surround functions.
AV SYNC
Adjust the delay between the picture 
and sound.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Set to prohibit playback on this 
player.
SETUP
QUICK Setup
Use Quick Setup to choose the 
desired language of the on-screen 
display, the aspect ratio of the TV, 
and the audio output signal.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup 
setting, you can adjust various other 
settings.
RESET
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to 
the default setting.
ALBUM
Selects the album that contains MP3 
audio track and JPEG image file to 
be played.
FILE
Selects the JPEG image file to be 
played.
DATE
Displays the date the picture was 
taken by a digital camera.
INTERVAL
Specifies the duration for which the 
slides are displayed on the screen.
EFFECT
Selects the effects to be used for 
changing slides during a slide show.
MODE (MP3, JPEG)
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.
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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 CD, VIDEO CD, or Super 
VCD (without PBC)
Displays ., >, DISC SKIP, and track 
number.
◆When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD 
(with PBC) (page 27)
Displays ., >, DISC SKIP, and scene 
number. 
When the disc’s menu appears, you can select 
an item by pressing X/x.
◆When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD
Displays MENU, PICTURE NAVI, and 
DISC SKIP.
To turn off the display
Press RETURN or SYNC MENU button on 
the TV’s remote.
zHint
You can also control these functions on the player’s 
remote.
Notes
 The items in the ‘BRAVIA Sync’ display have the 
same functions as the player’s remote buttons 
(page 10).
 You can only use this function if your TV 
supports the ‘BRAVIA Sync’. 
 For more details of ‘BRAVIA Sync’, please refer 
to the operation instructions supplied with the TV. 
						

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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)
 Remote commander (remote) (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2) 
						

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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 with HDMI input.
A
VIDEO
AUDIO INPUT
L
R
C
PR
PB
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
BINPUT
S VIDEO
D
HDMI IN
Audio/video 
cord 
(supplied)
l : Signal flowS VIDEO cord 
(not supplied)
(yellow)TV, projector, or 
audio component
CD/DVD player
TV, projector, or 
audio component
(green)
Component 
video cord 
(not supplied) TV, projector, or 
audio component
(red)(blue)
(yellow)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
to COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUTto S VIDEO OUT
(green)
(blue)
(red)
TV, projector, or 
audio component HDMI cord 
(not supplied)to HDMI OUT
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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 picture and sound through 
the HDMI OUT jack.
When connecting to a Sony TV that is 
compatible with the CONTROL FOR HDMI 
function, see page 17.
When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack 
Follow the steps below. Improper handling 
may damage the HDMI OUT jack and
the connector.
1Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on 
the back of the player and the HDMI 
connector by checking their shapes.
Make sure the connector is not upside 
down or tilted.
2Insert the HDMI connector straight into 
the HDMI OUT jack.
Do not bend or apply force to the HDMI 
connector.
To connect to a TV with DVI input
Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not 
supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any 
audio signals, so you have to use another 
audio connection in addition to this 
connection (page 18). Furthermore, you 
cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI 
jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI 
jacks on PC displays).
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen 
TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit 
your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, 
see page 56.
Notes
 Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and 
the player. If you pass the player signals via the 
VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the 
TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video 
input jack, connect the player to this jack.
 If the picture appears too white when you are 
using A or B connection, set “BLACK LEVEL” 
in “SCREEN SETUP” to “OFF” (page 57).
 Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when 
moving the player.
 Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet 
wall, if you place the player on the cabinet with 
the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the 
HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cord.
 When connecting or disconnecting, do not screw 
in or rotate the HDMI connector.
Connector is 
upside downNot straight
VCR
CD/DVD playerTVConnect 
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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 “CONTROL FOR HDMI” to “ON” in “HDMI 
SETUP” (page 62). For details on TV setting, refer 
to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Note
Depending on the connected component, the 
CONTROL FOR HDMI function may not work. 
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the 
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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 cord 
(not supplied) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
Rear (L)CD/DVD player (white)
(yellow)*(yellow)*
(white)
(red)
[Speakers]
Front (L)[Speakers] to coaxial or optical/
HDMI digital input
Rear (R)
Front (R)
Subwoofer
Center
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 15).
or
Optical digital cord 
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap 
before connectingor
HDMI cord (not supplied)
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or 
OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT 
						

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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.
*1Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories. 
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*
2Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #: 
5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents 
issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are 
registered trademarks and the DTS logos and 
Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-
2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Notes
 After you have completed the connection, be sure 
to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup 
(page 22).
 When you connect an audio component that 
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set 
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 
“96kHz/24bit” (page 60).
 The TVS effects of this player cannot be used 
with this connection.
 When you connect the player to an audio 
component using an HDMI cord, you will need to 
do one of the following:
– Connect the audio component to the TV with the 
HDMI cord.
– Connect the player to the TV with a video cord 
other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S 
VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).
 When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack, 
carefully align the HDMI connector with the jack. 
Do not bend and apply force to the HDMI cord. 
						

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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 when replacing the batteries.
 Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a 
malfunction.
 If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage 
from battery leakage and corrosion.