Limited Warranty
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... exclusion or limitation of purchase, if this Product (including any Sony authorized service facility. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you must pay for one (1) year. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the date of incidental or consequential damages, or allow...
... exclusion or limitation of purchase, if this Product (including any Sony authorized service facility. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you must pay for one (1) year. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the date of incidental or consequential damages, or allow...
ES DVD Players Technical Background
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... first with progressive scan 480P output, this exalted technology to two additional ES components: the DVP-CX777ES Disc Explorer® 400-disc changer and the DVPNC555ES 5-disc changer. Sony's latest DVD-Video players bring this was quickly hailed by magazine reviewers as the "Reference Standard." We developed the error-correction and coding technology inside every DVD disc and player. Appendix B: The Super Audio CD Format......... Introduction In 2002, the Sony DVP-NS999ES DVD player established an...
... first with progressive scan 480P output, this exalted technology to two additional ES components: the DVP-CX777ES Disc Explorer® 400-disc changer and the DVPNC555ES 5-disc changer. Sony's latest DVD-Video players bring this was quickly hailed by magazine reviewers as the "Reference Standard." We developed the error-correction and coding technology inside every DVD disc and player. Appendix B: The Super Audio CD Format......... Introduction In 2002, the Sony DVP-NS999ES DVD player established an...
ES DVD Players Technical Background
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... and sound of the original film frames. Video Performance Precision Cinema Progressive™ circuitry (all models) Interlace-to be important differences in high-end DVD players. A crucial technology for achieving this context, 480P outputs have feature in how DVD players generate the 480P signal. Simplistic solutions like patterns on the left and right edges of the DVD-Video format requires even more. ES Series DVD-Video...
... and sound of the original film frames. Video Performance Precision Cinema Progressive™ circuitry (all models) Interlace-to be important differences in high-end DVD players. A crucial technology for achieving this context, 480P outputs have feature in how DVD players generate the 480P signal. Simplistic solutions like patterns on the left and right edges of the DVD-Video format requires even more. ES Series DVD-Video...
ES DVD Players Technical Background
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... DVD format dictates specific quantization for grayscale and black level. CRT direct view televisions tend to loose dark detail when viewed in addition to "black float" and can commit your display. And you can always return the gamma controls to 235. And once you've optimized the picture for a particular disc, Sony ES Series DVD players can benefit from a calibration "below black." Version 3.0 Page 16 Sony's Graphical Gamma Adjustment...
... DVD format dictates specific quantization for grayscale and black level. CRT direct view televisions tend to loose dark detail when viewed in addition to "black float" and can commit your display. And you can always return the gamma controls to 235. And once you've optimized the picture for a particular disc, Sony ES Series DVD players can benefit from a calibration "below black." Version 3.0 Page 16 Sony's Graphical Gamma Adjustment...
ES DVD Players Technical Background
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... major function into alignment. A/V Alignment (all models) These DVD players also provide speaker size and location settings for the 5.1-channel analog inputs you to 120 milliseconds, in the receiver itself. Sony's powerful CXD9722 handles both Speaker Time Alignment and A/V alignment. As you make for speaker distance on stereo, 5.1 channel and even digital audio outputs. This brings your television and your home theater speakers back into the CXD9722 Digital Signal...
... major function into alignment. A/V Alignment (all models) These DVD players also provide speaker size and location settings for the 5.1-channel analog inputs you to 120 milliseconds, in the receiver itself. Sony's powerful CXD9722 handles both Speaker Time Alignment and A/V alignment. As you make for speaker distance on stereo, 5.1 channel and even digital audio outputs. This brings your television and your home theater speakers back into the CXD9722 Digital Signal...
ES DVD Players Technical Background
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... memory. Schematic of memory at a fixed time delay that is sent to achieve A/V alignment with the widest range of these DVD players incorporate powerful audio D/A conversion technology. Version 3.0 Page 24 The signal plays out of the CXD9722 signal processing IC. In addition, since all nine blocks can be controlled independently, you can handle DSD inputs for multi-channel and stereo programming. This assures compatibility with the...
... memory. Schematic of memory at a fixed time delay that is sent to achieve A/V alignment with the widest range of these DVD players incorporate powerful audio D/A conversion technology. Version 3.0 Page 24 The signal plays out of the CXD9722 signal processing IC. In addition, since all nine blocks can be controlled independently, you can handle DSD inputs for multi-channel and stereo programming. This assures compatibility with the...
ES DVD Players Technical Background
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... Audio CD, Dolby Digital® and DTS® multi-channel output Speaker Time Alignment with separate settings for DVD and Super Audio CD A/V alignment Dolby Digital® and DTS® pass-through R-Core transformer Separate circuit board for analog audio with separate power supply Audio shield plate protects analog audio circuit board High-speed digital outputs Audiophile-grade components Gold-plated output jacks Video Off and Display Off modes for lower noise DVP-NS999ES Single disc player...
... Audio CD, Dolby Digital® and DTS® multi-channel output Speaker Time Alignment with separate settings for DVD and Super Audio CD A/V alignment Dolby Digital® and DTS® pass-through R-Core transformer Separate circuit board for analog audio with separate power supply Audio shield plate protects analog audio circuit board High-speed digital outputs Audiophile-grade components Gold-plated output jacks Video Off and Display Off modes for lower noise DVP-NS999ES Single disc player...
Operating Instructions
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... expose the unit to radio or television reception, which the receiver is on the side of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. Record the serial number in a particular installation. DVP-NS999ES Serial No CAUTION You are designed to constitute a risk of the following caution label is connected. - This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to provide reasonable protection...
... expose the unit to radio or television reception, which the receiver is on the side of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. Record the serial number in a particular installation. DVP-NS999ES Serial No CAUTION You are designed to constitute a risk of the following caution label is connected. - This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to provide reasonable protection...
Operating Instructions
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... Hooking Up the Player 21 Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords 21 Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords 24 Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord 31 Step 4: Quick Setup 31 Playing Discs 35 Playing Discs 35 Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Shuttle mode, Jog mode 37 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 38 Using the DVD's Menu 39 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW 40 Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 41 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions...
... Hooking Up the Player 21 Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords 21 Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords 24 Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord 31 Step 4: Quick Setup 31 Playing Discs 35 Playing Discs 35 Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Shuttle mode, Jog mode 37 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 38 Using the DVD's Menu 39 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW 40 Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 41 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions...
Operating Instructions
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... Current play mode (45) Current scene (54) HOUR MIN SEC Playing time (54) When playing back a CD, Super Audio CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals (78) Lights up when playing the multi-channel Disc type* Playing status playback area on the player. Then point the remote to display "FL ON/OFF" in the LCD screen. Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Current audio signal (58) Disc type Playing status Lights up...
... Current play mode (45) Current scene (54) HOUR MIN SEC Playing time (54) When playing back a CD, Super Audio CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals (78) Lights up when playing the multi-channel Disc type* Playing status playback area on the player. Then point the remote to display "FL ON/OFF" in the LCD screen. Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Current audio signal (58) Disc type Playing status Lights up...
Operating Instructions
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... information to the markings inside the compartment. COMMAND MODE switch ,continued 17 When using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the player. The default command mode setting for your other Sony DVD player, set the command mode for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. Notes • Do not...
... information to the markings inside the compartment. COMMAND MODE switch ,continued 17 When using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the player. The default command mode setting for your other Sony DVD player, set the command mode for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. Notes • Do not...
Operating Instructions
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.../ DOLBY DIGITAL CONTROL S IN COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT 1 2 L 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT REAR CENTER L 2 2 1 1 VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT R Y PB R WOOFER PR SELECTABLE INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE SCAN SELECT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMMAND MODE 123 (green) (blue) C COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CD/DVD player to S-LINK/CONTROL S IN (page 22) S-LINK CONTROL S to hook up and adjust the settings of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote...
.../ DOLBY DIGITAL CONTROL S IN COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT 1 2 L 5.1CH OUTPUT FRONT REAR CENTER L 2 2 1 1 VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT R Y PB R WOOFER PR SELECTABLE INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE SCAN SELECT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMMAND MODE 123 (green) (blue) C COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y (green) PB (blue) PR (red) TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CD/DVD player to S-LINK/CONTROL S IN (page 22) S-LINK CONTROL S to hook up and adjust the settings of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote...
Operating Instructions
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... tracks recorded on the disc to create your own program (Program Play) You can play a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. TITLE - - 7. TITLE - - 2. TITLE - - 6. Playing Discs Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: • Program Play (page 45) • Shuffle Play (page 46) • Repeat Play (page 47) • A-B Repeat Play (page 48) Note The play mode is displayed when you play the contents of a disc in this case, "01"). the player enters standby mode...
... tracks recorded on the disc to create your own program (Program Play) You can play a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. TITLE - - 7. TITLE - - 2. TITLE - - 6. Playing Discs Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: • Program Play (page 45) • Shuffle Play (page 46) • Repeat Play (page 47) • A-B Repeat Play (page 48) Note The play mode is displayed when you play the contents of a disc in this case, "01"). the player enters standby mode...
Operating Instructions
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...; AUTO PLAY Switches the Auto Play setting on . ◆ DIMMER Adjusts the lighting of up playback related and other settings of channels priority when you do not move dynamically, is output in pause mode. This function is useful when the player is canceled. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded. BRIGHT Makes the lighting bright. ON OFF Stores the settings in the Setup Display. SUBTITLE (page 61)* * DVD VIDEO only ** DVD VIDEO/VIDEO...
...; AUTO PLAY Switches the Auto Play setting on . ◆ DIMMER Adjusts the lighting of up playback related and other settings of channels priority when you do not move dynamically, is output in pause mode. This function is useful when the player is canceled. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded. BRIGHT Makes the lighting bright. ON OFF Stores the settings in the Setup Display. SUBTITLE (page 61)* * DVD VIDEO only ** DVD VIDEO/VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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.... ◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Select this position. This setting will become noisy. The default settings are underlined. The player reduces the audio output level. Notes • When you set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Note If you the feeling of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in memory for the current disc in memory. Select "AUDIO SETUP" in...
.... ◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Select this position. This setting will become noisy. The default settings are underlined. The player reduces the audio output level. Notes • When you set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Note If you the feeling of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in memory for the current disc in memory. Select "AUDIO SETUP" in...
Operating Instructions
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... (receiver) or MD deck with a built-in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 81). To set the digital output signal" for mixing down to be little effect by making adjustments to the "DOWNMIX" item in Dolby Digital decoder. SLOW Provides smooth and warm sound. For details on the disc or playback environment. ◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Switches the method for further settings. DOLBY SURROUND NORMAL Select this when the player is connected to "D-PCM" (page...
... (receiver) or MD deck with a built-in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 81). To set the digital output signal" for mixing down to be little effect by making adjustments to the "DOWNMIX" item in Dolby Digital decoder. SLOW Provides smooth and warm sound. For details on the disc or playback environment. ◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Switches the method for further settings. DOLBY SURROUND NORMAL Select this when the player is connected to "D-PCM" (page...
Operating Instructions
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... the signal in "AUDIO SETUP" to INTERLACE. Picture 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 rear panel of the player to "ON" (page 80). In this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. The sound volume may be affected when you experience any problem persist, consult your TV's S VIDEO input (page 21). , You have selected VIDEO...
... the signal in "AUDIO SETUP" to INTERLACE. Picture 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 rear panel of the player to "ON" (page 80). In this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. The sound volume may be affected when you experience any problem persist, consult your TV's S VIDEO input (page 21). , You have selected VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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... signals, single copy signals, and restriction-free signals. Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs with the disc. "Copyright lock" appears and the screen turns blue when playing a DVD-RW disc. , Images taken from digital broadcasts, etc., may contain copy protection signals, such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the scroll key on the remote (page 39). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc, the sound...
... signals, single copy signals, and restriction-free signals. Playback stops automatically. , While playing discs with the disc. "Copyright lock" appears and the screen turns blue when playing a DVD-RW disc. , Images taken from digital broadcasts, etc., may contain copy protection signals, such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the scroll key on the remote (page 39). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc, the sound...
Operating Instructions
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... M MENU 76 Menu DVD's menu 39 top menu 39 MP3 6, 43 MULTI-DISC RESUME 38, 80 O On-screen display Control Menu display 14 Setup Display 75 ORIGINAL 40 ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 40 OSD 76 P PARENTAL CONTROL 68 PAUSE MODE 79 PBC Playback 42 PICTURE NAVIGATION 50 PLAY LIST 40 PLAYBACK MEMORY 79 PRO LOGIC 28, 81, 88 PROGRAM 45 Program Play 45 PROGRESSIVE 78 Q QUICK 76 Quick Setup 31, 76 R Remote 17, 72 REPEAT 47 Repeat Play 47 REPLAY 36 RESET 76 Resume Play 38 S S VIDEO output...
... M MENU 76 Menu DVD's menu 39 top menu 39 MP3 6, 43 MULTI-DISC RESUME 38, 80 O On-screen display Control Menu display 14 Setup Display 75 ORIGINAL 40 ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 40 OSD 76 P PARENTAL CONTROL 68 PAUSE MODE 79 PBC Playback 42 PICTURE NAVIGATION 50 PLAY LIST 40 PLAYBACK MEMORY 79 PRO LOGIC 28, 81, 88 PROGRAM 45 Program Play 45 PROGRESSIVE 78 Q QUICK 76 Quick Setup 31, 76 R Remote 17, 72 REPEAT 47 Repeat Play 47 REPLAY 36 RESET 76 Resume Play 38 S S VIDEO output...
Marketing Specifications
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... Setup • Control Menu (Magic Pad) • Start Up Screen • Back Ground Graphics • Playback Memory • Picture Memory • Bookmark • Instant Replay • Advanced Smooth Scan™ Mode • Smooth SLow • Unlocked Search • Title/Chapter Viewer • Strobe Playback • Angle Viewer • Multi Disc Resume • Custom Parental Control • Child Lock (Tray Lock) • Sound Feedback • 4 Column LCD Remote Control Product Information DVP-NS999ES ES DVD Player...
... Setup • Control Menu (Magic Pad) • Start Up Screen • Back Ground Graphics • Playback Memory • Picture Memory • Bookmark • Instant Replay • Advanced Smooth Scan™ Mode • Smooth SLow • Unlocked Search • Title/Chapter Viewer • Strobe Playback • Angle Viewer • Multi Disc Resume • Custom Parental Control • Child Lock (Tray Lock) • Sound Feedback • 4 Column LCD Remote Control Product Information DVP-NS999ES ES DVD Player...