SONY DVPSR510H DVD Player Upscaling User Manual

June 14, 2024
Sony

SONY DVPSR510H DVD Player Upscaling

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Safety Information

WARNING

  • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
  • To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
  • The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.
  • Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

  • The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
  • Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

CAUTION

  • RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
  • DO NOT OPEN

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Precautions

  • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
  • The player is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.
  • Do not install this player in a confined space, such as a bookshelf or similar unit.
  • Install the player so that the AC power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.
  • If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

For customers in the USA

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. __
  • Serial No. __

CAUTION: You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

FCC STATEMENT

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Important Safety Instructions

  1. Read these instructions.
  2. Keep these instructions.
  3. Heed all warnings.
  4. Follow all instructions.
  5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
  6. Clean only with dry cloth.
  7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
  10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
  11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
  13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Region code

  • Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play commercial DVDs labeled with an identical region code or .

Copyrights and trademarks

  • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
  • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
  • Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
    • This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft.
    • Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.
  • This DVD player incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
  • This product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
    • ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks.
    • ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S. government.
  • All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Control Menu Display

Press DISPLAY

  • To change the Control Menu display, press DISPLAY again.
  • The available items differ depending on the disc/file or the situation.

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  1. Control Menu items:  “Menu list”
    • Selected item options
  2. Number of titles
    • Number of chapters
    • Playing time
  3. Playback status
    • Media type
  4. Selected Control Menu item
    • Operation message

Select “SET →,” then press ENTER and select the title (T), chapter (C), or track (T) you want to program, and press ENTER. Press .

  • SHUFFLE
  • REPEAT
  • A-B REPEAT

Select “SET →,” then press ENTER. Select point A and point B by pressing ENTER.

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.
  • PLAYER →: Enter your 4-digit password, then press ENTER. Select the level in “LEVEL.” The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Select an area in “STANDARD.” When you select “OTHERS→,” select and enter a standard code. “PARENTAL CONTROL AREA CODE LIST”
  • PASSWORD → : Enter a 4-digit password.
  • If you forget your password, enter “199703” in the password box, press ENTER, and then enter a new 4-digit password.

SETUP

  • You can adjust various settings when the player is in stop mode.
  • QUICK: Adjusts the basic settings.
  • CUSTOM: “CUSTOM menu”
  • RESET: Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

ZOOM

  • During zoom, scroll using .

ANGLE
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE

  • Selects the picture quality.
  • STANDARD: Displays a standard picture.
  • DYNAMIC: Produces a bold dynamic picture.
  • CINEMA: Enhances details in dark areas.
  • MEMORY →: Adjusts the picture in greater detail.

SHARPNESS

Exaggerates the outline of the image.

  • 1: Enhances the outline.
  • 2: Enhances the outline more than 1.

AV SYNC

  • Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound. Select “SET →,” then press ENTER.
  • Press , then press ENTER. This function is not effective when you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack and set “DOLBY DIGITAL”/“DTS” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “ON” respectively.

Items for DATA files

  • 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 1: Random
  • MODE 2: From top left
  • MODE 3: From top
  • MODE 4: From left
  • MODE 5: From the center

MEDIA

Selects the media type you want to play.

  • VIDEO: Plays video files.
  • PHOTO (MUSIC): Plays photo and music files as a slide show when music and photo files are placed in the same album.
  • PHOTO: Plays photo files.
  • MUSIC: Plays music files. To play music with lyrics, press SUBTITLE while playing music files that contain MP3 ID3 Lyrics.
CUSTOM menu

LANGUAGE SETUP

  • OSD (On-Screen Display): Switches the display language on the screen.
  • MENU: Selects the language for the DVD VIDEO’s menu. When you select “OTHERS →,” select and enter a language code. “LANGUAGE CODE LIST”
  • AUDIO: Switches the language of the sound track recorded on the DVD VIDEO. When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.
  • SUBTITLE: Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD VIDEO. When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.

SCREEN SETUP

  • TV TYPE: Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV.

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  • SCREEN SAVER: When set to “ON,” the screen saver appears when the player is in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes. Press to turn off the screen saver.
  • BACKGROUND: Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen. If you set “JACKET PICTURE,” even though the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the “GRAPHICS” picture appears.
  • BLACK LEVEL: Selects the black level (setup level) for video signals output from the jacks other than HDMI OUT.
  • MODE (PROGRESSIVE): If you select “AUTO,” the player detects the format (film-based or video-based), and converts to the appropriate version.
  • 4:3 OUTPUT: This setting is effective only when you set “TV TYPE” to “16:9.” Select “FULL” when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV.

CUSTOM SETUP

  • AUTO PLAY: When set to “ON,” the player automatically starts playback when the player is turned on.
  • PAUSE MODE: Selects the picture in pause mode for DVDs. Normally select “AUTO.” When the picture is output in high resolution, set to “FRAME.”
  • TRACK SELECTION: Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded. If you select “AUTO,” priority is given.
  • IMAGE QUALITY: Selects the priority to either high quality image or quick speed to display photo files.
  • MULTI-DISC RESUME: Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback can be stored in memory for up to 6 different DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs. If you start the settings again, the resume point is cleared.
  • SCREEN READER: Reads text displayed on the screen. This function is available only when the language is set to English on “OSD.”
  • When you select “ON,” settings in “AUDIO SETUP” will be fixed as follows and audio output will be changed to 2 channels linear PCM.
    • “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM.”
    • “DTS” is set to “OFF.”
    • “48kHz/96kHz PCM” is set to “48kHz/16bit.”

When you select “ON,” resume playback cannot be used for playing music and photo files or playing music files.
You can also set the SCREEN READER function to “ON” by pressing 5 → 5 →/ on the remote in order during standby mode.

AUDIO SETUP

  • AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) : Set according the surrounding environment. Set to “TV MODE” when the smallest sounds are indiscernible, or set to “WIDE RANGE” when the listening environment is good, for example, in a home movie theater.
  • DOWNMIX : Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels), or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. Normally select “DOLBY SURROUND.”
  • DIGITAL OUT: Selects if audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack. When you select “ON,” set also the following “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” or “48kHz/96kHz PCM.”
  • DOLBY DIGITAL: Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. Set to “D-PCM” when the player is connected to an audio component without a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
  • DTS: Selects the type of DTS audio signal. Set to “ON” when you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS sound tracks. Do not set to “ON” when you connect the player to an audio component without a DTS decoder.
  • 48kHz/96kHz PCM: Selects the sampling frequency of the digital audio output signal for a DVD VIDEO.

HDMI SETUP

  • HDMI RESOLUTION: Selects the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. If “AUTO (1920×1080p)” is selected, the player outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for your TV. If the picture does not appear normally or goes blank, reset the setting. See “Troubleshooting” (There is no picture/picture noise appears). You cannot select this when “JPEG RESOLUTION” is set to “PhotoTV HD.”
  • JPEG RESOLUTION: Selects the type of JPEG resolution so that you can enjoy a high picture quality via HDMI connection. This setting is effective only when you set “TV TYPE” to “16:9.” You cannot select this when “HDMI RESOLUTION” is set to “720×480p.” “(1920×1080i) HD ” and “(1920×1080i) HD” are effective only when you set “HDMI RESOLUTION” to “1920×1080i.” If you have a Sony TV that is compatible with “PhotoTV HD” and set this setting to “PhotoTV HD,” you can enjoy the best quality images. If you set this setting to “PhotoTV HD,” “(1920×1080i) HD ” or “(1920×1080i) HD,” the effect, rotation, and zoom functions are not available.
  • YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): Selects the type of HDMI signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. Set to “RGB” if the playback picture is distorted. You cannot select this when “JPEG RESOLUTION” is set to “PhotoTV HD.”
  • AUDIO (HDMI): Selects the type of audio signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. Set to “PCM” if you connect the player to a TV that is not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS signals.

This function affects the output from the following jacks:

  • LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.
  • DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM.”

Specifications

System

  • Laser: Semiconductor laser

Inputs/Outputs

  • LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO): Phono jack
  • DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack
  • LINE OUT (VIDEO): Phono jack
  • HDMI OUT: HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector

General

  • Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
  • Power consumption: 6 W
  • Dimensions (approx.): 270 × 38.5 × 209 mm (105/8 × 11/2 × 81/4 in.) (width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts
  • Mass (approx.): 950 g (2 lb 2 oz)
  • Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
  • Operating humidity: 25% to 80%

Supplied accessories

  • Audio/Video cord (1)
  • Remote commander (remote) (1)
  • Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Playable file format

  • Video: MPEG-1 (Cyber-shot data)
  • Photo: JPEG (DCF format)
  • Music: MP3 (except for mp3PRO)/WMA (except for WMA Pro)/AAC/LPCM
  • Supported extensions: “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.jpg”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.wav”
  • Supported discs: DVD, DVD+RW/+R/+R DL (+VR mode), DVD-RW/-R/-R DL (VR mode/video mode), Music CD/Super VCD, CD-R/-RW
    • DATA CDs recorded according to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet.
    • DATA DVDs recorded according to UDF.
  • The player will play any file in the above, even if the file format differs. Playing such data may generate noise that can result in speaker damage.
  • To play a complex hierarchy of folders may take some time. Create albums with no more than two hierarchies.
  • The player does not play coded files such as DRM or Lossless compression.
  • Some video, photo, and music files may not play, depending on the encoding/recording condition.
  • The player will recognize a maximum of 200 albums and 600 files. It can recognize up to 300 music files and 300 photo files when “PHOTO (MUSIC)” is selected.
  • The player cannot play a video file of size more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.
  • The player may not play back the high bit rate video file on the DATA CD smoothly. You are recommended to play back using DATA DVD.

Note about recordable media

Some recordable media cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. Also some DATA discs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

Note about copy protection

  • Images in DVD-VR mode with CPRM protection may not be played.

Note on DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally 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 operating instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Note on discs

This unit is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Therefore, these discs may not be compatible with this unit.

Note about the discs

Do not use the following discs:

  • A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).
  • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).
  • A disc with a label or sticker on it.

The player automatically returns to standby mode

  • If any button on the player or remote is not pressed for more than 25 minutes, the player automatically returns to standby mode.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

  • When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC (Playback control) functions, the menu for your selection appears.
  • To play without using PBC, press or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select a track, then press or ENTER. To return to PBC playback, press twice, then press .

Controlling TVs with the remote

While holding down TV I/ , press the number buttons to select your TV’s manufacturer’s code.

  • Sony 01: Panasonic 19
  • Goldstar 04: Philips 21
  • Hitachi 02: Pioneer 16
  • LG 04: RCA 10
  • MGA 13: Samsung 20
  • Mitsubishi 13: Sharp 18
  • NEC 04: Toshiba 07

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The power is not turned on

  • Check that the power cord is connected securely.

There is no picture/picture noise appears

  • Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
  • The connecting cords are damaged.
  • Check the connection to your TV and switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.
  • Reset the “HDMI RESOLUTION” setting. Press I/ to turn off the player, and enter “369” using the number buttons on the remote, then press I/ to turn on the player again.

There is no sound

  • Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
  • The connecting cord is damaged.
  • The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode.
  • The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.

The remote does not function

  • The batteries in the remote are weak.
  • The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor R on the player.
  • When you operate the player by pressing buttons on the remote in sequence, press the buttons within 5 seconds of each other.

The disc does not play

  • The disc is turned over. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.
  • The disc is skewed.
  • The disc is dirty or flawed.
  • The player cannot play certain discs.
  • The region code on the DVD does not match the player.
  • Moisture has condensed inside the player.
  • The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not correctly finalized.

The player does not operate properly

  • When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, unplug the player.

“C:13:” appears on the screen

  • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth or check its format.

There is no picture/sound when connected to the HDMI OUT jack

  • Change the “HDMI RESOLUTION” setting in “HDMI SETUP.” The problem may be solved.
  • The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format, in this case set “AUDIO (HDMI)” in “HDMI SETUP” to “PCM.”
  • Try the following:
    1. Turn the player off and on again.
    2. Turn the connected equipment off and on again.
    3. Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again.

LANGUAGE CODE LIST

1027 Afar

1028 Abkhazian

1032 Afrikaans

1039 Amharic

1044 Arabic

1045 Assamese

1051 Aymara

1052 Azerbaijani

1053 Bashkir

1057 Byelorussian

1059 Bulgarian

1060 Bihari

1061 Bislama

1066 Bengali; Bangla

1067 Tibetan

1070 Breton

1079 Catalan

1093 Corsican

1097 Czech

1103 Welsh

1105 Danish

1109 German

1130 Bhutani

1142 Greek

1144 English

1145 Esperanto

1149 Spanish

1150 Estonian

1151    Basque

1157    Persian

1165 Finnish

1166 Fiji

1171    Faroese

1174    French

1181    Frisian

1183 Irish

1186 Scots Gaelic

1194 Galician

1196 Guarani

1203 Gujarati

1209 Hausa

1217    Hindi

1226 Croatian

1229 Hungarian

1233 Armenian

1235 Interlingua

1239 Interlingue

1245 Inupiak

1248 Indonesian

1253 Icelandic

1254 Italian

1257 Hebrew

1261 Japanese

1269 Yiddish

1283 Javanese

1287 Georgian

1297 Kazakh

1298 Greenlandic

1299 Cambodian

1300 Kannada

1301 Korean

1305 Kashmiri

1307 Kurdish

1311    Kirghiz

1313    Latin

1326 Lingala

1327 Laothian

1332 Lithuanian

1334 Latvian; Lettish

| 1345 Malagasy

1347 Maori

1349 Macedonian

1350 Malayalam

1352 Mongolian

1353 Moldavian

1356 Marathi

1357 Malay

1358 Maltese

1363 Burmese

1365 Nauru

1369 Nepali

1376 Dutch

1379 Norwegian

1393 Occitan

1403 (Afan)Oromo

1408 Oriya

1417   Punjabi

1428 Polish

1435 Pashto; Pushto

1436 Portuguese

1463 Quechua

1481 Rhaeto-

Romance 1482 Kirundi

1483 Romanian

1489 Russian

1491 Kinyarwanda

1495 Sanskrit

1498 Sindhi

1501 Sangho

1502 Serbo-Croatian

1503 Singhalese

1505 Slovak

1506 Slovenian

1507 Samoan

1508 Shona

1509 Somali

1511   Albanian

1512   Serbian

1513   Siswati

1514 Sesotho

1515  Sundanese

1516 Swedish

1517   Swahili

1521 Tamil

1525 Telugu

1527 Tajik

1528 Thai

1529 Tigrinya

1531   Turkmen

1532 Tagalog

1534 Setswana

1535 Tonga

1538 Turkish

1539 Tsonga

1540 Tatar

1543 Twi

1557 Ukrainian

1564 Urdu

1572 Uzbek

1581 Vietnamese

1587 Volapük

1613 Wolof

1632 Xhosa

1665 Yoruba

1684 Chinese

1697 Zulu

1703 Not specified

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PARENTAL CONTROL AREA CODE LIST

2044 Argentina

2047 Australia

2046 Austria

2057 Belgium

2070 Brazil

2079 Canada

2090 Chile

2092 China

2115 Denmark

2165 Finland

2174 France

2109 Germany

2248 India

2238 Indonesia

2254 Italy

2276 Japan

| 2304 Korea

2363 Malaysia

2362 Mexico

2376 Netherlands

2390 New Zealand

2379 Norway

2427 Pakistan

2424 Philippines

2436 Portugal

2489 Russia

2501 Singapore

2149 Spain

2499 Sweden

2086 Switzerland

2528 Thailand

2184 United Kingdom

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