Sony DVP-F21B, DVP-F21S Operating Instruction

3-070-343-11(1)

CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

DVP-F21

ã 2001 Sony Corporation

WARNING

Welcome!

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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. The following caution label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

“dangerous

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

For customers in the U.S.A Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom 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-F21 Serial No.______________

CAUTION

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

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 out-

let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experi-

enced radio/TV technician for 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.

Precautions

On safety

• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and hav e it checked by qualified personn el before operating it any further.

• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN

10.5 V (external power input) jack.

On power sources

• Use only the supplie d AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor. It may cause a malfunction.

Polarity of the plug

• If the AC power adaptor causes interference to the radio reception, move it away from the radio.

• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands.

• 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.

• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• Should t he AC power cord need to be changed, have it done at a qualified service shop only.

• Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.

Wall outlet

AC-F21

On placement

• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build -up in the player.

• Do not pla ce the player and the AC power adaptor on a s of t s u rf ace such as a rug.

• Do not pla ce the player and the AC power adaptor in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not put any object on top of the player. The player may be dam aged.

On operation

• If the player is brought directly from a col d 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.

• Do not insert a disc with non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart) into the player. The disc may not be ejected and cause a malfunction.

• When yo u move the player, take out any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a pe ak level s ection is playe d.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your pl ayer, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

AC plug adaptor

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

Table of Contents

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Notes about the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Guide to On-Screen Displays (Status Bar, Control Bar, Control Menu) . . . . . 13

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 3: TV Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 4: Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Hooking Up the Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 3: Attaching the Jack Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Step 5: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) . . . . . . . 46

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene (Search mode) . . . . . . . . . 47

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display . 48

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

TV Virtual Surround Sound Settings (TVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control, Parental Control). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Controlling Your TV, etc. with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . .67

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . . .76

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

List of Setup Display Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

About this Manual

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if the y have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• The icons used in this manual are described below:

Icon Meaning Icon Meaning

Functions availa ble in music CD mode

More convenient features

Functions available in DVD video mode

Functions available in VIDEO CD mode

Region code

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

DVDs labeled will also play on this player. If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by a rea limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

ALL

Region Code

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Music CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)

• All CD-Rs/RWs other than music and VCD

format CD-Rs/RWs

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RWs recorded in video recording

format (VR mode)

• HD layer on SACDs

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code (page

78).

• A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM. (This player conforms to the NTSC color system.)

• A disc that has a n on-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane

tape or a sticker still left on it.

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Note

Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs canno t be pla yed on this player depending upon the recordi ng qua lity or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instruction s fo r th e reco r di ng device.

Note on playback ope rations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback opera tio n s of D VDs an d VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this pl ayer 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 protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other lim it ed viewing uses only, unless otherwise aut hor ized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Notes about the Discs

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunligh t o r heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerabl y inside the car.

• After pressing A on the player to eject the disc, do no leave the disc as it is. Re move it completely from the player.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• If glue is present on the outer edge of the

disc, wipe the ed ge of the disc with the side of a pen or pencil so that the glue is spread evenly along the edge before inserting the disc into the player. Be sure not to touch th e playback side of the disc when wiping the edge.

• If burrs remain on the outer edge of the disc, remove them by ru bbing with the side of a pen or pen cil. If burrs are n ot rem oved , discs may not load pro perly into t he playe r, or fragments of plastic adhering to the playback side of the disc may cause skipping in the sound.

On cleaning

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solven ts such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

On handling discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

Index to Parts and Controls

For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front Panel

A ./> (previous/next) buttons (37) B x (stop) button (36) C X (pause) button (37, 63) D N (play) button (36) E Disc slot (36)

F Front pa n el di sp la y ( 10 ) G (remote sensor) (15) H SURROUND indicator (53) I A (eject) button (37) J ?/1 (power) button/indicator (36)

Front Panel Dis play

When playing back a DVD

Playing status

Lights up when you can change the angle

Disc type

Current audio signal (Dolby Digital signal) (72)

When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)

Lights up when playing back a VIDEO CD with PBC (40)

Playing status

Disc type

Current audio signal (DTS format signal) (72)

Current play mode (A-B Repeat Play) (44)

Lights up when BNR is on (56)

Current play mode (A-B Repeat Play) (44)

Playing time, current title and chapter number, etc. (48)

Lights up when BNR is on (56)

When playing back a CD or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Playing status

Disc type

Lights up when BNR is on (56)

Current play mode (A-B Repeat Play) (44)

Playing time or current scene number (48 )

Playing timeCurrent track

Current track and index number, playing time , etc. (48)

Side Panel

A DC IN 10.5 V jack (17) B AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (17, 23, 24, 26) C DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (24,

26, 28)

D VIDEO OUT jack (17, 20) E S-VIDEO OUT jack (20)

Remote

A SEARCH MODE button (47) B BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button

(56)

C TIME/TEXT button (48) D SURROUND button (53) E ANGLE button (55) F AUDIO button (51) G PROGRAM button (41) H SHUFFLE button (43) I REPEA T bu tto n ( 44 ) J ./> PREV (previous) /NEXT

buttons (37)

K H PLAY button (36) L TOP MENU button (39) M DISPLAY button (66) N TV/DVD switch (64) O ?/1 (power) button (36) P TV operation buttons (64) Q SUBTITLE button (55) R CLEAR button (41, 43, 44, 44) S VOL (volume) +/– buttons (64) T A-B bu tto n (44) U REPLAY button (37) V / SCAN/SLOW buttons (46)

wd x STOP button (37) wf X PAUSE button (37) wg MENU button (39) wh C/X/x/c buttons (32) wj ORETURN butto n (40 ) wk ENTER button (32)

Guide to On-Screen Displays (Status Bar, Control Bar, Control Menu)

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The following explains the three types of on-screen displays used with this player: Status Bar, Control Bar, and Control Menu.

Status Bar

Displays the current playing st atus. This display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly during playback. The numbers in parentheses indicate reference pages.

Chapter number of the DVD or the index num ber of the VIDEO CD or CD (77).

Type of disc being played back.

Title number of the DVD or the track number of the VIDEO CD or CD (77).

(DVD playback only)

Playing time or remaining time (49).

Playback status

NPlayback,

(

XPause, xStop , et c .)

DOLBY DIGITAL

Format of the current audio signal (52).

Lights up in green during Shuffle Play (43).

Lights up in green during Program Play (41).

Lights up in green during Repeat Play (44).

Unit being repeated.

CHAPTER

Example of when Repeat Play is selected. The display will differ wh en A-B Repeat Pay i s set.

Control Bar

2(7

)

The Control Bar appears when a playback funct ion is selected by pressing the function’s button on the remote.

Playback function icon.

Lights up in green when a

playback function is

selected.

Selected item or unit.

Example of when ANGLE is pressed on the remote.

Control Menu

The Control Menu appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed when the player is in stop mode. The number in parent hesis indicate re ference pages.

SETUP (66)

• Select QUICK to make the minimum number of basic adjustments to use the player.

• Select CUSTOM to make a full range of adjustments.

• Select RESET to return the adjustments to the default setti ngs.

QUICK

Lights up in green during

Program Play.

PROGRAM (41)

• Allows you to play, titles, chapters or tracks in any order you want.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (58)

• Set this to limit the

playback of selected discs.

Getting Started

Quick Overview

A quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups” on page 19.

Notes

• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.

• Be sure to turn off the power of each component be fo re co nnecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cord (pinplug x 3 y pin plug x 3) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) RMT-D137A (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• AC power adaptor AC-F21 (1)

• AC power cord (1)

• Jack cover for vertical installation (1)

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # en ds on the batte ries to the mark ings inside the c ompartment. Whe n using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.

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If you cannot operate the player with the remote

The player has 2 remote sensors, one at the top and one on the front (page 18). If one of the remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus, the remote may not operate correctly. If this happens, select a remote sensor in the following way until you find one that works.

When the power is on an d no disc is inserted in the player, press . for more than 2 seconds while pressing x. The selected remot e sensor is displayed on the front panel disp lay as follows:

BOTH* (The player receives the remote signal at both remote sensors.)

* The default setting

TOP (The player receives the remote

signal at the top remote sensor.)

FRONT (The player receives the remote

signal at the front remote sensor.)

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an ex trem e ly hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to dir e c t light from the sun or lighting appara tus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extende d pe r iod of time, remove the batteries to avoid p ossi ble damage from battery leakage and corros ion .

Step 3: TV Hookups

Remove the jack cover from the player (see fig. A). Connect the supplied audio/video cord and power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sur e to co nn e ct the power cord last.

Getting Started

(yellow)

(white)

to AUDIO OUT L

(white)

l: Signal flow

(red)

1 Audio/video cord (supplied)

(red) to

AUDIO OUT R

(yellow)

to video input

(yellow)

to VIDEO OUT

CD/DVD Player

AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

When connecting to a wide screen TV

Depending on the di sc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 68.

(yellow) (white)

(red)

2 Power source

AC power cord (supplied)

3 Power source

Step 4: Playing a Disc

A Turn on the TV. B Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.

C P ress

Remote sensor Remote sensor

?/1 on the player.

With the playback side facing down

D Insert the disc into the disc slot with the playback side facing down. E P ress

After Step 5

Depending on the disc, a m enu may b e displaye d on the TV screen . If so, sele ct the i tem you wa nt from the menu and play the DVD (page 39) or VIDEO CD disc (page 40).

To stop playing

Press x.

The player begins pla ying the disc.

To take out the disc

Press A on the player, then remove the disc.

To turn off the player

Press ?/1. The player is set to standby mode and the ?/1 indicator lights up in red.

Hookups

Hooking Up the Play er

Follow Steps 1 to 5 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, turn off the power, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (pag e 15). Remove the jack cover.

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwa nte d noise.

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

Hookups

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).

(yellow)

TV, projector, AV amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

l: Signal flow

(yellow)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(yellow)

to VIDEO OUT

S video cord (not supplied)

to S-VIDEO OUT

AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied)

TV, projecto r, AV amplifier (receiver)

AC power cord (supplied)

A If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plugs of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images.

Yellow (Video) White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R)

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 23).

B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.

Note

Do not connect your player to a VCR. You may not receiv e a clear image on the T V scre e n if you pas s the p laye r signals via the VCR.

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly.

Hookups

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects you will enjoy depend on the connections and components you use.

Select a connection

Select one of the fo llowing connecti ons, through .

Connection Components to be connected

(page 23)

(page 24)

(page 26)

(page 28)

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double - D symbol are

**“DTS” is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

TV (stereo) Stereo amplifier (re ceiver)

(having L and R audio input jacks onl y, or having a digital input jack )

• 2 speakers

MD deck/DAT deck AV ampli fier (rece iver) with a Dolby* Surro und (Pro Logic) decoder

(having L and R audio input jacks onl y, or having a digital input jack )

• 3 speakers

• 6 speakers

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Digital or DTS** decoder, and a digital input jack

• 6 speakers

(front L and R)

(front L and R, and rear (monaural))

(front L and R, center, rear L and R, subwoofer)

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection.

• TVS DYNAMIC (page 53)

• TVS WIDE (page 53)

CD/DVD player

AC power cord (supplied)

AC power adaptor

(AC-F21, supplied)

to audio input

(white)

to AUDIO OUT L

(white)

(red)

to AUDIO OUT R

(red)

Hookups

(yellow)

(red)

(yellow)

l: Signal flow

Audio/video cord (supplied)

The yellow plug is used f or video signals (page 20 ) .

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Connecting to a st ere o ampl ifier (r ece iver) an d 2 speake rs/Conn ectin g to a n

MD deck or DAT deck

This connection will use your 2 front speakers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digita l input jack, us e . When connecting to an MD deck o r a DAT deck, use . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT

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deck without using your stereo amplif i er (receiver).

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xReco mmended surround sound effects for the connection only.

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• TVS STANDARD (page 53)

In connection , you can use the supplied audio/ vide o c or d inst ead of using a separate audio cord.

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z To realize better surro und sound effects, make sure that your listening position is in between your speake rs.

Note

If you select one of the TVS effects while playing a disc, no sound will come from your speaker s with the connection.

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CD/DVD player

AC power cord (supplied)

AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied)

(white)

to AUDIO OUT L

(white)

(red)

to AUDIO OUT R (red)

to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

Hookups

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white) (red)

to audio input

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

MD deck/DAT deck

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

to optical digital input

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Connecting to a Dol by Surro und ( Pro Lo gic) d ecoder amp lifie r (re ceiver) and

3 to 6 speakers

This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, refer to page 28. You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. Pro Logic uses a minimum of 3 speakers (front L and R, and rear (monaural)). The surround effects are enhanced if 6 speakers (front L and R, center, rear L and R, and subwoofer) are used. If your amplifier (receiver) has R and L audio input jacks only, use . If your amplif ier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use .

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xReco mmended surround sound effects usin g this connection with your amplif ier (receiver).

• Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 72)

For correct speaker setting location, please refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver).

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