Features
Inputs and Outputs Notes

Features

Direct Stream Digital (DSD) Encoding: Unlike PCM based technology (CD/MiniDisc/DVD/DVD Audio, etc.), Super Audio CD is based on DSD encoding, which does not require decimation and interpolation filters. DSD is much simpler and enables a 1-bit signal to be recorded directly. DSD encodes music at 2,822,400 samples per second (64 times that of standard CD) allowing you to hear sound with incredible detail and clarity. DSD combines the advantages of digital recording with the best characteristics of analog sound.

2-Channel and Multi-Channel SACD Playback: In addition to standard 2-channel CD playback, this unit will play 2-channel and multi-channel Super Audio CDs. During SACD playback, the digital outputs do not operate; the analog outputs must be connected to listen to SACDs. There are two sets of stereo RCA outputs for standard 2-channel playback, and there is a set of 5.1-channel RCA for multi-channel playback. For multi-channel playback, the 5.1 channel outputs must be connected to a multi-channel input on a receiver or preamp. Multi-channel SACDs may have 3, 4, 5 or 6 channels of audio.

HDMI Output: The Sony DVP-NS3100ES features an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output, letting you enjoy superior quality digital picture and sound from one cable when connected to a TV or A/V receiver with an HDMI input. You can use the HDMI output to connect to a TV with a DVI input by using an HDMI-DVI adapter. Since DVI does not carry audio signals, a separate audio connection is needed from the DVD player to the TV.

Note: The DVI jack must be HDCP compliant.

Video Upscaling: The player can upscale video signals to High Definition quality 720p or 1080i and output them through the HDMI jack. In the Screen Setup menu, you can select the HDMI output as 720 x 480p, 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i, or Auto (player selects the highest resolution acceptable to your TV).

216MHz/12-bit Video D/A Converter: The high-speed 216MHz/12-bit video D/A converter employs 8X oversampling for much more effective noise filtering. The result is smoother gradation and a more realistic picture.

Audio D/A Converter: This player features a 192kHz/24-bit 2-channel audio DAC and 96kHz/24-bit 5.1-channel audio DAC.

Digital Audio Output Capabilities: You can select a sampling frequency output setting of 48 kHz/16-bit or 96 kHz/24-bit. When set to 48 kHz/16-bit, the audio signals are always converted to 48 kHz/16-bit. When set to 96 kHz/24-bit, all types of signals, including 96 kHz/24-bit, are output in their original format. However, if the signal is encrypted for copyright protection purposes, the signal is only output as 48 kHz/16-bit.

Audio Filter: You can select a digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (for sources with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (for sources with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (for sources with a sampling frequency above 96 kHz). The Audio Filter can be set to Sharp or Slow. Sharp provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling. Slow provides smooth and warm sound.

Bass Management: This unit has built-in bass management that allows you to adjust the speaker size, delay time, and channel balance when using the 5.1-channel output.

Precision Cinema Progressive: While other DVD players detect image changes at the scan line level, Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive (PCP) system detects them at the pixel level. The picture is more faithful to the source, whether film or video, because separate optimized algorithms are used to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving object that are virtually free from motion artifacts.

Progressive Scan Component Video Output: Progressive-scan video has less flicker and fewer motion artifacts than the traditional interlaced-scanning method, resulting in a superior picture. To take advantage of this feature, you must have a television with component video inputs that supports the progressive scanning mode. This unit allows you to choose Interlace mode or Progressive mode.

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 Joliet formats. Each disc can have a maximum of 500 albums and no more than 999 tracks per album.

Video Control: You can choose from the following Video Control 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:
  • Sharpness: enhances the outlines of images to produce a sharper picture
  • Luminance Noise Reduction: reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the video signal
  • Chroma Noise Reduction: reduces noise contained in the color element of the video signal
  • Chroma Delay: adjusts colors that appear to have shifted horizontally
  • A/V Sync: adjusts delay between the picture and sound
  • Picture: changes the contrast
  • Brightness: changes the overall brightness
  • Color: makes the color deeper or lighter
  • Hue: changes the color balance
  • Gamma: adjusts the brightness of selected areas

Picture Navigation: 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.

Resume Play: The player stores the point where you stopped the disc and resumes playback from the same location the next time you start playback. The resume point is cleared when you open the disc tray, disconnect the power cord, or the player enters standby mode.

Multi-Disc Resume: You can store the point to resume playback for up to 40 DVDs and start playback at that point, even if the disc is removed from the player and reinserted.

Instant Replay/Instant Advance: The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialogue that you missed. With a single press of the Instant Replay button, the player will go back 10 seconds and begin playing again. Likewise, the Instant Advance function is useful when you want to pass over a scene that you don't want to watch.

JPEG Disc Playback: This unit will play JPEG files recorded onto CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW discs using the ISO 9660 level 1/level 2, or Joliet formats. JPEG files up to 5760 x 3840 in Normal mode, and Progressive JPEGs with up to 8 million dots are supported. The following functions are available during JPEG disc playback: slideshow, zoom (2x, 4x), and image rotation, which allows you to rotate the current image 90-degrees counterclockwise.

Slideshow Playback: The DVP-NS3100ES lets you display images in a slideshow. During a slideshow, you can adjust the amount of time each image is displayed. You can choose one of the following duration settings: Normal (6 to 9 seconds), Fast (shorter than Normal), Slow 1 (longer than Normal), or Slow 2 (longer than Slow 1). In addition, you can select one of the following effects to be used when viewing a slideshow:

• Mode 1: image sweeps in from top to bottom
• Mode 2: image sweeps in from left to right
• Mode 3: image stretches out from the center of the screen
• Mode 4: images randomly cycle through the effects
• Mode 5: next image slides over the previous image

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 400 discs.

Display Dimmer: You can set the display to Bright, Dark, Auto Dark, or Off. When set to Auto Dark, if you do not operate the player or remote for a short while, the front panel display becomes dark.

Child Lock: You can lock the disc tray to prevent a child from opening it.

Screen Setup:

• TV Type: Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV: 4:3 Letter box, 4:3 Pan scan, or 16:9.
• HDMI Resolution: You can choose one of the following HDMI resolutions: 1920 x 1080i, 1280 x 720p, or 720 x 480p.
• 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 disc 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, SACD,  or an MP3 disc. 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).
• Black Level: You can set the black level for the video signals output from the composite and S-Video jacks.
• Black Level (Component Out): You can separately set the black level for the video signal output from the component video jacks. This function is not available when the player outputs a progressive scan signal.
• 4:3 Output: When TV type is set to 16:9, you can set the 4:3 output to Full or Normal when watching 480p signals broadcast in a 4:3 aspect ratio.

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.
• Pause Mode: You can select from Auto (no jitter) or Frame (high resolution) for the type of picture output in pause mode.
• Playback Memory: allows you to store Video Control settings for up to 400 discs

Multibrand Remote: The supplied remote is pre-programmed to operate this unit and a number of functions on certain brands of televisions.

Inputs and Outputs Notes

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface): The unit's HDMI simplifies A/V connections by carrying video and digital audio all in one cable. This unit features HDCP copyright protection technology, and must be connected to an HDCP-compliant device. If your TV has a DVI input instead of an HDMI input, you can connect this unit to your TV using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. You will also need to connect audio cables to the player because DVI is a video only interface.

Control S Input: This unit has a Control S minijack input for use with compatible Sony components.