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CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DVP-NC555ES - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 2
help. Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. CAUTION You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 3
is played. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution player. The player enters standby mode. 4 Disconnect the AC power cord. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 4
Welcome 2 Precautions 3 About This Manual 6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 6 Notes About the Discs 8 Index to Parts and Controls 9 Guide to the Control Menu Display 13 Hookups 16 Hooking Up the Player 16 Step 1: Unpacking 16 Step 2: Preparing the Remote 16 Step 3: Connecting the - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 5
CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL 62 Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback 66 Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the Supplied Remote 79 Troubleshooting 79 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 81 Glossary 82 Specifications 85 Language - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 6
About This Manual • 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. • "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs. • The meanings of - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 7
set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 8
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 - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 9
to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (31) B (remote sensor) (16) C FL OFF indicator (10) (73) D VIDEO OFF indicator (31) E Front panel display (10) F DISC 1 - 5 buttons (32) G Super Audio CD indicator Lights - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 10
DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Disc type Disc numbers (32) Current disc Lights up when you can change the angle (57) Playing time (51) Current audio signal (54) All discs mode (41) Current play mode (41) Current title and chapter (51) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control CD - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 11
S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AC IN A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (23) (24) (25) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (23) (24) (25) C S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack (19) D AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks (22) (23) (24) E 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (25) F AC IN terminal (16) G COMMAND MODE switch (1, 2, 3) (17) H COMPONENT - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 12
Remote A TV/DVD switch (67) B Z 43) N SACD MULTI/2CH (Super Audio CD multi/2 channel) button (36) O SUBTITLE button (57) P SACD (Super Audio CD)/CD button (37) Q [/1 (on/standby) (57) ea A-B button (45) es VIDEO CONTROL button (58) ed REPEAT button (44) * Use the tactile dot as a - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 13
Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: , Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only) m ADVANCED display (DVD only. See - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 14
and music searching. Displays the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text, or the DATA CD's track name. MULTI/2CH (page 36) Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available. AUDIO (page or layer) of the disc currently playing. PARENTAL CONTROL (page 62) Set to prohibit playback on this player. 14 - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 15
or one title/chapter/ track/album repeatedly. A-B REPEAT (page 45) Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly. VIDEO CONTROL (page 58) Adjusts the video signal from the player in various ways. Select the setting that suits the program you are watching. Or, make detailed adjustments to each - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 16
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 AC IN terminal of the player. Step 2: Preparing the Remote You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 17
interferes with your other Sony DVD player, set the command mode for this player and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD player. The default command mode setting for this player and the supplied remote is DVD 1. 1 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL CONTROL S IN L R PCM/ DTS/DOLBY - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 18
OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (green) (blue) (red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AC IN CD/DVD player to S-LINK/CONTROL S IN (page 19) S-LINK CONTROL S TV or other equipment with an S-link (CONTROL S) jack l : Signal flow to S VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 INPUT B S VIDEO S VIDEO cord (not supplied) TV - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 19
and the TV away from each other. After connecting the player with other components according to the above A, B, or C, connect the TV via the S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack using an S-link (control S) cord (not supplied). Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. c continued 19 - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 20
in the picture. In case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the 'standard definition' output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center. 20 - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 21
connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect. Select a connection Select (5.1 ch) (page 82) - DTS (5.1 ch) (page 82) - Super Audio CD Multi channel (page 84) or AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks having a - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 22
A Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. CD/DVD player 1 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL CONTROL S IN L R PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT S-LINK AUDIO OUT CENTER L 123 R FRONT REAR WOOFER COMMAND 5.1CH OUTPUT MODE 2 2 1 1 Y PB PR SCAN SELECT - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 23
MD deck or DAT deck, use B-2 . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver). CD/DVD player 1 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL CONTROL S IN L R PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT S-LINK AUDIO OUT CENTER L 123 R FRONT - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 24
your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use C-2 . CD/DVD player 1 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL CONTROL S IN L R PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT S-LINK ) z Hint For correct speaker location, refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver). 24 Notes • When connecting 6 - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 25
jack using D-2 . With the following connections, you can enjoy a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home. CD/DVD player 1 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL CONTROL S IN L R PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT S-LINK AUDIO OUT CENTER L 123 R FRONT REAR WOOFER COMMAND 5.1CH OUTPUT - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 26
sound using the internal Dolby Digital, DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this player. D-2 : Connecting to a digital jack This connection will enjoy the surround sound effects of this player. z Hints • For correct speaker placement, refer to the instructions of the connected components. • To - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 27
[/1. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. "Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP" appears at If this message does not appear, select "QUICK" under "SETUP" in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 70). 4 Press ENTER without inserting a - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 28
TV • PROGRESSIVE (pages 72) 10Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your amplifier (receiver) appears. Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver)? Select the type of jack you are using. YES AUDIO OUTPUT L/R DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT NO - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 29
to select the size of the rear speakers. If no rear speaker is connected, select "NONE." 19Press ENTER. "SUBWOOFER" is selected. SPEAKER SETUP (DVD) SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(REAR): TEST TONE: OFF FRONT: LARGE CENTER: LARGE REAR: LARGE SUBWOOFER: YES YES To set, press - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 30
Each of these is the default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player. Refer to page 69 for using the Setup Display. Audio Connection (pages 22 to 25) A • also adjust the Super Audio CD speaker size of "SPEAKER SETUP." If you want to change the speaker size for - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 31
on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. [/1 DISC SKIP AN ◆ When using an amplifier (receiver) Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the player - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 32
Check if a disc is in the disc compartment Press LOAD on the player. The disc number indicators on the front panel display (1-5) light up. * For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. ** For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs only. z Hints • The Instant Replay function is useful when you want - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 33
damage the player. Locking the if the player is playing disc end, the player stops playing. If player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the remote. The player player and the Z button on the remote do not work while the Child Lock is set. To unlock the disc tray When the player - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 34
stopped the disc in step 1. z Hints • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. • For DVD-RWs in VR mode, CDs, Super Audio CDs, and DATA CDs, the player remembers the resume playback point for the current disc. The point where you stopped is cleared when: - you press DISC - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 35
(ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY LIST). You can select the type select the item you want to play or change. 1 1 Press DISPLAY in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER. The options for - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 36
CD Disc To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. SACD MULTI/2CH SACD/CD Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs up on the player when playing a multichannel playback area. z Hint You can - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 37
(page 41). Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu 3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 38
, press x twice then press H. Notes • Depending on the VIDEO CD, "Press ENTER" in step 3 may appear as "Press SELECT" in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. • The PBC functions of Super VCDs do not work with this player. Super VCDs are played in continuous play mode only - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 39
. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/CD-RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. To play a Multi Session CD This player can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is located in the first session. Any - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 40
if there are more than a total of 999 albums and tracks in the DATA CD. • The player can recognize up to 499 albums (the player will count just albums, including albums that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player will not play any albums beyond the first 499 albums. Of the first 499 - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 41
player enters standby mode by pressing [/1. • Before setting a play mode for Super Audio CDs DISCS ONE DISC STOP DVD VIDEO 3 Press player. Number buttons CLEAR X/x DISPLAY ENTER H DISPLAY X/x/c ENTER 1 Press DISPLAY once or twice. The Control Menu appears. 1 Press DISPLAY twice. The Control - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 42
the player has not played the disc. 6 Select the title, chapter, or track you want to program. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO For "02" under "T," then press ENTER. The track number may be displayed in 3 digits for a Super Audio CD. PROGRAM - : ----- ALL CLEAR 1. 3DVD -T02 -C03 2. 2VCD -T02 3. - - - - - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 43
screen. Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player "shuffle" titles, chapters, or tracks. Subsequent "shuffling" may produce playing a DVD VIDEO • DISC* • TITLE • CHAPTER ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD • DISC* • TRACK ◆ When playing a DVD-RW or DATA CD • DISC* - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 44
You can also select "SHUFFLE" from the Control Menu (page 13). Note You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs with PBC playback. Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play the discs in the player. CLEAR H 2 Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the item to be repeated. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO • DISC: repeats - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 45
Set point B with ENTER . CHAPTER TIME A: 18 - 1 : 32 : 55 2 When you reach the ending point (point B), press A-B again. The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific portion. To return to normal play Press CLEAR. 45 - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 46
slowly. STEP H STEP JOG Click shuttle Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described. Using the click shuttle on the remote (Shuttle mode) Turn the click shuttle on the remote. The playback speed changes depending on the turning direction and - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 47
Press JOG on the remote. The JOG button When the player is in the pause mode, press DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and DATA CD Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select the search method. ◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 48
1:32:55 PLAY DVD VIDEO 5 Press ENTER. The player starts playback from the selected number. To search for a scene using the time code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) 1 Hints • You can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/ DVD-RW) or track (CD/Super Audio CD/DATA CD) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER. - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 49
VIEWER ENTER z Hint You can also select "PICTURE NAVIGATION" from the Control Menu (page 13). Notes • The "PICTURE NAVIGATION" is not in the following sections. • CHAPTER VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO only) • TITLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO only) • TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD only) 3 Press ENTER. To return to - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 50
or track and album names (MP3 audio) Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in step 3 to display text recorded on the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD. The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text. If the disc does not contain text, "NO TEXT" appears - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 51
DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW Title playing time and current disc, title and chapter number When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD information and text using the Control Menu (page 13). Notes • Depending on the may not be displayed. • The player can only display the first level - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 52
up point. 4 Press ENTER. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Display of each item By pressing when the DVD has dual layers Indicates the approximate point where the disc is playing. If it is a dual-layer DVD, the player indicates which - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 53
Checking the play information of a DATA CD By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio). Bit rate T 17:30 128k PLAY JAZZ RIVER - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 54
DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left audio track 2 (monaural) z Hint You can also select "AUDIO" from the Control Menu (page 13). 54 - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 55
the sound for Super Audio CDs. Displaying the audio information of the disc Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Control Menu. Select "AUDIO" using 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH PLAY DVD VIDEO PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 L CR LFE LS RS S: Rear (monaural): The rear - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 56
DISPLAY ENTER 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. 2 Press X/x to select 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 PLAY DVD VIDEO L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right) surround effect. • If the player is set up to output heard when you play a CD. OFF OFF NORMAL SURROUND ENHANCED - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 57
subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD. SUBTITLE Enjoying Movies ANGLE 1 Press ANGLE during playback. The number of angle. z Hint You can also select "ANGLE" from the Control Menu (page 13). Note Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angles - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 58
may not be able to turn them off. Adjusting the Playback Picture (VIDEO CONTROL) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the preset Video Control setting that best suits the program you are watching, or select "MEMORY" to - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 59
Control Menu (page 13). Adjusting the picture items in "MEMORY" You can adjust each element of the picture qualities individually. • DVE (digital video enhancer): Sharpens or softens the outlines of the images. "SOFT" is available only for DVDs which the player determines When set specifically to " - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 60
the default values, press c after step 4 to select "RESET" in Video Control display 2 and press ENTER. • You can skip the adjustment without saving by level, or select "SOFT" (DVD only). • Some DVDs contain both video based and film based sections. For example, a DVD may contain a movie taken on - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 61
Enjoying Movies 1 After step 3 of "Adjusting the picture items in MEMORY," press X/x to display the "GAMMA," adjustment bar, and press ENTER or c. The "GAMMA" adjustment display appears. 0% 32 64 1: ENGLISH 96 5O0FF 128 1: ENGLISH 160 2: FRENCH 192 3: SPANISH 224 100 RESET Current Gamma - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 62
You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. The same password is used - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 63
(limited playback) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The "PARENTAL CONTROL" function allows you to set a playback limitation level. Number buttons H X/x DISPLAY ENTER 1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode. The - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 64
appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback. z Hint If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of "Parental Control (limited playback)." When you are asked to enter your password, enter "199703" using the - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 65
2528 United Kingdom 2184 Changing the password 1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for "PARENTAL CONTROL" appear. 3 Press X/x to select "PASSWORD t," then press ENTER. The display for - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 66
will hear two beeps and the Sound Feedback function is turned off. Setting Sound Feedback [/1 AX [/1 1 Press [/1 on the player or the remote. The player turns on. When there is a disc in the player, press A and remove the disc. Then press A again to close the disc tray. 2 Press and hold X on the - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 67
TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. If you connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can control the volume with the supplied remote. Notes • Depending on the connected unit, you may - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 68
(receiver) to change the command mode. For Sony amplifiers (receivers) other than STR-DA3000ES/DA5000ES/DA9000ES, see the instructions supplied with the amplifiers (receivers). z Hint If you want to control the TV's volume even when the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat steps 1 and 2 and enter the - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 69
described may work. X/x DISPLAY ENTER 1 Press DISPLAY when the player is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (SETUP), then press ENTER. The options for "SETUP" appear. 1 ( 2 7 ) STOP DVD VIDEO : : - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 70
using X/x. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting "NO" here. 3 Press ENTER. All the settings. Do not press [/1 while resetting the player as it takes a few seconds to complete. (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD VIDEO - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 71
wide mode function. 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN 16:9 Note Depending on the DVD, "4:3 LETTER BOX" may be selected automatically instead of "4:3 PAN SCAN" or when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a Super Audio CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio) for more - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 72
4:3 aspect ratio television. If you can change the aspect ratio on your progressive format (480p) compatible TV, change the setting on your TV, not the player. FULL Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV. NORMAL Select this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on your - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 73
operate the player or the remote for a short while. AUTO OFF Turns off the lighting if you do not operate the player or the remote for a VIDEO CONTOROL (page 58)** - SUBTITLE (page 57)* * DVD VIDEO only ** DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only Note The player can store the settings of up to 30 discs. When you - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 74
The player reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: - AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks - 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks OFF Normally, select this position. ON Select this when the playback sound from the speakers is distorted. ◆ AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 75
the digital circuit upon the analog circuit is minimal. Note Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from a digital jack. To set the or speakers. • DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. D-PCM DOLBY DIGITAL Select this when the player is connected to an audio - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 76
(page 69) to select "SPEAKER SETUP" in the Setup display. SPEAKER SETUP DVD: SUPER AUDIO CD: 2 Select "DVD" or "SUPER AUDIO CD" using X/x, then press ENTER. Example: when "DVD" is selected. SPEAKER SETUP (DVD) SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(REAR): TEST TONE: OFF FRONT: CENTER: REAR - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 77
be activated and the bass frequencies for the speakers are output from the subwoofer. • Even if there are fewer than 6 speakers connected, the player distributes the audio signal components to the front speakers. ◆ DISTANCE Sets the distance from your listening position to the speakers. Set the - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 78
0 dB in 0.5 dB increments. SUBWOOFER For DVDs: (DVD: -5 dB/ (When "SIZE" are set to the SUPER default settings): AUDIO CD: Set this between -10 dB 0 dB of all the speakers at one time Use the amplifier's (receiver's) volume control. ◆ TEST TONE The speakers will emit a test tone. Use this when - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 79
player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony "ON" (page 74). The sound volume is low. , The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set "AUDIO DRC" to "TV MODE" (page 74 - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 80
, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. See the operating manual that comes with the disc. The language for the sound track cannot be changed. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 35). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 81
The disc tray does not open and "TRAY LOCKED" appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "Data error" appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD. , The MP3 audio track you want to play is broken. , The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 82
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD. DVD-RW (page 6) A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 83
a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a CD or VIDEO CD. Depending on the disc, no index may be recorded. field to field movement of the images on the screen from Interlace pictures This player solves this problem by increasing the speed at which the frames are displayed, - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 84
picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This player is compatible with the 480 progressive format. Scene (page 10) On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 85
Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (44 kHz: -2 dB ±1 dB)/Super Audio CD: 2 Hz to 100 kHz (50 kHz: -3 dB ±1 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Harmonic distortion: 0.003 % Dynamic - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 86
Language Code List For details, see pages 54, 57, 70. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 87
18 Continuous play DVD 31 Super Audio CD/CD/ VIDEO CD 31 Control Menu 13 CUSTOM 69 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 62 CUSTOM SETUP 73 D DATA CD 6, 38 DIGITAL a specific point by watching the TV screen 46 M MEMORY 59 MENU 70 MP3 6, 38 MULTI/2CH 36 MULTI-DISC RESUME 34, 74 O On-screen display Control Menu - Sony DVP-NC555ES | Operating Instructions - Page 88
VIEWER 49 TOP MENU 35 TRACK 47 Track 10, 38, 84 TRACK SELECTION 73 TRACK VIEWER 49 Troubleshooting 79 TV TYPE 71 U Usable discs 6 V Video based software 59, 82 VIDEO CD 31 VIDEO CONTROL 58 VIDEO OFF 31 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based
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3-082-036-
11
(2)
Operating Instructions
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DVP-NC555ES
Serial No.______________
For Customers in Canada
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact our
Customer
Information Service Centre
at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6
© 2003 Sony Corporation
DVP-NC555ES
CD/DVD
Player