Sony DVP-NC655B 5 disc
Progressive Scan DVD Changer
Features
Disc Compatibility: This unit can play the following discs:
DVD: 5" or 3", "Region 1" or "All Region"
discs
DVD-R: 5" or 3"
DVD-RW: 5" or 3"
Video CD: 5" or 3"
Audio CD: 5" or 3"
CD-R: 5" or 3"
CD-RW: 5" or 3"
CD-R/CD-RW
with MP3 Files: 5" or
3"
Precision Drive 2 System: Providing an improved mechanism for reading DVD discs that are in less than perfect condition, Precision Drive 2 improves over last years Precision Drive to further eliminate errors in playback due to imperfect, scratched or warped DVD discs.
Pixel-by-Pixel I/P Conversion De-interlacer with 3-2 Pulldown Processing: Sony's Pixel-by-Pixel I/P Conversion is an advanced de-interlacer design with the processing power to deliver flawless, fluid progressive-scan video.
192kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter: This player features a 192kHz/24-bit audio D/A converter.
108MHz/12-bit Video D/A Converter: The high-speed 108MHz/12-bit video D/A converter employs 4X oversampling for much more effective noise filtering. The result is smoother gradation and a more realistic picture.
Progressive Scan Output: The component video output on this unit can be used to send 480p progressive scan signals to a progressive scan capable television. In contrast to the 30 frames shown per second by the interlaced format, the progressive format displays 60 frames per second for more detailed images.
Component Video
Output: In addition to the
composite and S-video outputs, this unit is equipped with a set of component
video outputs. When connected to a television with a component video input, the
component video output of this unit will provide picture color and detail that
is superior to video from composite and S-video outputs. The component video
output may be set for interlaced or progressive scan operation.
Digital Video
Enhancer: The Digital Video
Enhancer makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing the outlines of
images on your TV screen. You can select one of three levels; each level
enhances the outline more than the previous level. In addition, you can select
"Soft", which softens the image, or the Digital Video Enhancer can be
turned off.
Block Noise Reduction (BNR): The BNR function adjusts the picture quality by
reducing the "block noise" or mosaic-like patterns that appear on
your TV screen.
Custom Picture Mode: You can choose from the following Custom Picture Mode
settings:
Standard: displays a standard picture
Dynamic
1: produces a bold dynamic
picture by increasing the picture contrast and the color intensity
Dynamic
2: produces a more dynamic
picture than Dynamic 1 by further increasing the picture contrast and the color
intensity
Cinema
1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level
Cinema
2: white colors become
brighter and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased
Memory: allows you to individually adjust and store the
following settings: picture, brightness, color, and hue
TV Virtual Surround
(TVS): TV Virtual Surround
generates a convincing surround sound effect using only two stereo speakers,
with a stereo receiver or directly out of the television speakers. You can turn
this feature Off or you can select one of the following settings:
TVS
Dynamic: uses sound imaging to
create a single set of virtual rear speakers. This mode is effective when using
speakers that are close together, such as on a television.
TVS
Wide: uses sound imaging to
create multiple virtual rear speakers. This mode is effective when using
speakers that are close together, such as on a television.
TVS
Night: The large sounds, such
as explosions, are suppressed, but the quieter sounds are unaffected.
TVS
Standard: uses sound imaging
to create multiple virtual rear speakers. This mode is effective when using
separate front speakers that are far apart.
On-screen Display: The on-screen menu language can be set to English,
French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
DVD/CD Text: When playing a DVD or CD encoded with text, this unit
will display the text information.
MP3 Playback: This unit will play MP3 files recorded onto CD-ROM,
CD-R and CD-RW discs using the ISO 9660 level 1/level 2, or
PBC (Playback Control) Playback: PBC playback allows you to play Video CDs
interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.
Multi-Angle Display: This function allows you to choose the viewing angle
of scenes that were shot from a number of different angles. Note: This
function is limited to DVDs recorded with multiple camera angles.
Angle Viewer: If various angles for a scene are recorded on a DVD,
you can display the angles at the same time. The player can display up to 9
different angles at once.
Strobe Play: When playing a DVD or Video CD, you can display 9
consecutive moving pictures on the screen. The pictures can also be paused.
Picture Navigation: You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find
the desired scene quickly.
Title/Chapter and
Track Viewer: This feature allows you to view pictures of the
disc's titles, chapters or tracks on a single screen divided into 9 sections
and start playback from the chosen title, chapter or track.
Multi-disc Resume: The player stores the point where you stopped the
disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback from the stored location the next
time you insert the same disc. The resume playback point is cleared for a disc
when you change the play mode or you change the settings on the Setup Display
while the disc is playing. Note: This feature does not work for audio
CDs or MP3 CDs.
Instant Replay: The Instant Replay function is useful when you want
to review a scene or dialogue that you missed. With a single press of the
Replay button, the player will go back 10 seconds and begin playing again.
Program Play: Up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks can be
programmed and played in any order.
Shuffle Play: When playing a DVD, you can play the titles, chapters,
or discs in random order. When playing a Video CD or an audio CD, you can play
the tracks or discs in random order. In addition, you can play the
titles/chapters or tracks in Program Play in random order.
Repeat Play: "A-B Repeat" allows you to select any
portion of a title, chapter, or track and play that portion repeatedly. When
playing a DVD, you can repeat the current title, current chapter, current disc,
or all discs. When playing a Video CD or an audio CD, you can repeat the current
track, current disc, or all discs. When playing an MP3 disc, you can repeat the
current album, current track, current disc, or all discs. In addition,
you can repeat Program Play and Shuffle Play.
Scan Search: When playing a DVD or an audio CD, there are three
fast-play speeds available in the playback direction. When playing a DVD, there
are three fast-play speeds available in the reverse direction.
Slow Motion: When playing a DVD or Video CD, you may move forward
through the program being played in one of two slow motion speeds. When playing
a DVD, you may move backward through the program being played in one of two
slow motion speeds.
Display Dimmer: You can set the display to Bright, Dark, or Off.
Parental Control: This unit allows you to set two kinds of playback
restrictions for DVDs using Parental Control and Custom Parental Control.
Parental Control allows you to restrict playback according to a predetermined
level. You can select a parental control rating from 0-8, which is protected by
a 4-digit password. Using the same registered password, Custom Parental Control
allows you to set playback restrictions for a specific disc. You can set the
same Custom Parental Control password for up to 40 discs.
Child Lock: You can lock the disc tray to prevent a child from
opening it.
Screen Setup:
Screen
Saver: The screen saver image
appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when
you play back a CD or MP3 CD for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver can be
turned On or Off.
Background:
You can select the background
color in stop mode, or while playing a CD or an MP3. You can choose Jacket
Picture (shows the DVD jacket picture if supported by the DVD), Graphics (shows
a preset graphic), Blue (background color is blue), or Black (background color
is black).
Custom Setup:
Auto
Power Off:
When this feature is turned on, the
player enters standby mode after being left in stop mode for more than 30
minutes.
Auto
Play: This functions is useful when the player is connected
to a timer (not included). When Auto Play is turned on, playback automatically
starts when the unit is turned on.
Playback
Memory: This function allows
you to store settings for up to 40 discs. The following settings are stored in
memory by the Playback Memory function: Angle, Audio, BNR, Digital Video
Enhancer, Subtitle, and Custom Picture Mode.
Track
Selection (DVD only): You can select
Auto or Off. When Auto is selected, priority is given to the digital audio
track with the largest number of channels.
Audio Setup:
Audio
ATT (attenuation): You can
select On or Off. When On is selected, the unit lowers the level of the analog
audio outputs to prevent distortion.
Down
Mix (DVD only): This functions
switches the mixing method, so "Dolby Surround" sounds ideal when
used with a Pro Logic/Dolby Digital/DTS receiver, and "Normal" sounds
ideal when used with a normal stereo.
Digital
Out: You can select if audio
signals are passed through the digital outputs. You can choose On or Off. When
the digital outputs are turned On, you can adjust the Dolby Digital, and DTS
settings.
Dolby
Digital: You can select D-PCM
(outputs PCM only) or Dolby Digital (outputs a Dolby Digital signal when
available).
DTS: You can select On (outputs a DTS signal when
available) or Off. Note: DTS signals contained on a CD are output even
if Off is selected.
Multibrand Remote: The supplied remote is pre-programmed to operate this unit and a number of functions on certain brands of A/V receivers and televisions.
Inputs and Outputs
Rear Panel:
Video
1 Out: stereo RCA jacks, RCA
composite video jack and S-video jack
Video
2 Out: stereo RCA jacks, RCA
composite video jack and S-video jack
Component Video Out: component video jacks (3 RCA jacks, Y/PB/PR); the
component video output may be set for interlaced or progressive-scan operation
Coaxial
Digital Out: standard coaxial
digital jack
Optical
Digital Out: standard Toslink
digital jack with a plastic protective cover