Radio Shack 3-DVD Changer Operations Instructions

3-067-827-11(1)CD/DVD PlayerOperating Instructions© 2001 Sony CorporationDVP-NC600

10When playing back a DVDWhen playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)When playing back a CD or VIDEO CD (without PBC)Front Panel DisplayPlaying time (46)Disc ty

11A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22, 24, 26)B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (22, 24, 26)C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks (16, 20, 21)D LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/

12A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (32)B Number and ENTER buttonsC CLEAR button (40)D ANGLE button (52)E AUDIO button (49)F PROGRAM button (39)G SHUFFLE button (

13Guide to On-Screen Displays (Status Bar, Control Bar, Control Menu)The following explains the three types of on-screen displays used with this playe

14The Control Bar appears when a playback function is selected by pressing the function’s button on the remote.The Control Menu appears when the DISPL

15Getting Started15Getting StartedQuick OverviewA quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the player

16Step 3: TV HookupsConnect the supplied audio/video cord and power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord last.When c

17Step 4: Playing a DiscA Turn on the TV.B Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.C Press POWER on the player.D Press A on the player to op

18HookupsHooking Up the PlayerFollow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.Before you start, turn off the power, check that yo

19HookupsConnect the yellow plugs of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images.Use the red a

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servici

20Step 2: Connecting the Audio CordsRefer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects you will enjoy

21HookupsThis connection will use your TV speakers for sound.xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection.• TVS DYNAMIC (page 50)• TVS WIDE

22This connection will use your 2 front speakers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio

23HookupsCOAXIALDIGITAL OUTPCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITALOPTICALS VIDEOOUTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTYPB12PRLINE OUTVIDEOR – AUDIO – LB-2B-1COAXIALDIGITAL OUTPCM/DTS/DO

24This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Pro Logic decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (rec

25Hookups* When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer.COAXIALDIGITAL OUTPCM/

26This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the TVS s

27HookupsCOAXIALDIGITAL OUTPCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITALOPTICALS VIDEOOUTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTYPB12PRLINE OUTVIDEOR – AUDIO – LCOAXIALDIGITAL OUTPCM/DTS/DOLBY DI

28Step 3: Connecting the Power CordPlug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.Do not connect the power cord of your player to the “switched”

29HookupsD Press ENTER without inserting a disc.The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.E Press X/x to sele

3PrecautionsOn safety• The power requirements and power consumption of this player are indicated on the back of the player. Check that the player’s o

30I Press X/x to select the item, then press ENTER.• When “NO” or “LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)” is selected, Quick Setup is finished and connections are c

31HookupsM Press ENTER.Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.You can directly start Quick Setup only when you run

32Playing DiscsPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions supp

33Playing DiscsTo turn off the playerPress ?/1 on the remote. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. To turn off the

34z The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialog that you missed.z Before loading the discs, a DISC SELECT indicato

35Playing Discs4 Replace the discs in the compartments with new ones.5 Press EXCHANGE.The disc tray closes.z While the disc tray is open,– If the play

36• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may not resume playback from exactly the same point.• The point where you stopped playing is c

37Playing DiscsSome DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using a menu. When you play these DVDs, you can select items such as the language for t

38z To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER.“Play without P

39Playing DiscsYou can play the contents of the discs in the order you want by arranging the order of the discs, titles, chapters, or tracks to create

4On transporting the playerBefore transporting the player, follow the procedure below to return the internal mechanisms to their original positions.1

406 Select the title, chapter, or track you want to program.xWhen playing a DVDFor example, select chapter “03” of title “02.”Press X/x or the number

41Playing DiscsThe number of titles, chapters, or tracks displayed are the same number of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on a disc.You can have

42You can play all discs, or all of the titles or tracks on a disc or a single title, chapter, or track repeatedly.You can use a combination of Shuffl

43Playing DiscsYou can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, or track repeatedly. (This function is useful when you want to memorize lyrics, et

44Searching for a SceneSearching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by moni

45Searching for a SceneSelecting a Chapter or Track You can select a chapter or track directly by inputting the chapter or track number. 1 Input the c

46Viewing Information About the DiscChecking the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel DisplayYou can check information about the disc, s

47Viewing Information About the Discz The playing time and remaining time of the current chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also appear on you

482 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the time information.The display and the kinds of time that you can change depend on the disc you are playing

49Sound AdjustmentsSound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while pla

5Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Welcome! . . .

50• Dolby Digital 3 ch• PCM (Stereo)About audio signalsAudio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channe

51Sound AdjustmentsTo reset the TVS settingIn Step 2, select “OFF.”TVS (TV Virtual Surround) DYNAMICUses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers

52Enjoying MoviesChanging the AnglesIf various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ANGLE” appears on the front panel display.

53Enjoying MoviesTo turn off the subtitlesSelect “OFF” in Step 2.Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingua

54Using Various Additional FunctionsLocking Discs (Custom Parental Control, Parental Control)You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the de

55Using Various Additional Functions5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.“Custom parental control is s

56Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The Parental Control function allows you to se

57Using Various Additional Functions7 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then press ENTER.The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.8 Press X/x to

581 Insert the disc and press H.The Control Bar appears.2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.The player starts pla

59Using Various Additional FunctionsOperation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)The player beeps when the following operations are performed.The default s

6Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Di

60Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied RemoteBy adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV or AV amplifier (rece

61Using Various Additional Functions1 Hold down TV ?/1, and enter your AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) manufacturer’s code (see the table) using the numbe

62Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You

63Settings and Adjustments6 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER.The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: 16:9To turn off the S

64z If you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons (page 7

65Settings and AdjustmentsDepending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.xSCREEN SAVERTu

66xPAUSE MODE (DVD only)Selects the picture in pause mode.xPARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD only)Sets a password and playback limitation level for DVDs with pl

67Settings and AdjustmentsxAUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only)Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that ha

68xDOLBY DIGITALSelects the Dolby Digital signals output via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.xDTSSelects if DTS signals are output via the D

69Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this trou

7About 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

70The disc does not play., There is no disc inside., The disc is turned over.Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray., The

71Additional InformationThe player does not operate properly., When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, press POWER on

72GlossaryChapter (page 10)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending o

73Additional InformationRegion Code (page 7)This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD player or DVD disc acc

74SpecificationsSystemLaser Semiconductor laserSignal format system NTSCAudio characteristicsFrequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.

75Additional InformationGeneralPower requirements 120V AC, 60 Hz110 to 240V AC, 50/60 HzSee page 3 for further information.Power consumption 13 W15 WS

76Language Code ListFor details, see page 49, 52, 63.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language Co

77Additional InformationList of Setup Display ItemsThe default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 63) SCREEN SETUP (page 64)OSD ENGLISHFREN

78 CUSTOM SETUP (page 65) AUDIO SETUP (page 66)AUTO PLAY OFFTIMERDEMO1DEMO2DIMMER BRIGHTDARKOFFPAUSE MODE AUTOFRAMEPARENTAL CONTROL ,TRACK SELECTION O

79IndexNumerics16:9 644:3 LETTER BOX 644:3 PAN SCAN 645.1 Channel Surround 26AA-B Repeat Play 43ANGLE 52AUDIO 49, 63AUDIO ATT 66AUDIO DRC 67AUDIO SETU

8Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this player depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics o

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9Index to Parts and ControlsFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.A POWER switch/indicator (32)B DISC SELECT 1 - 5 buttons