Sony DVP-F250 User Manual

CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

3-083-976-11(2)

DVP-F250

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. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the side exterior.

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.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Installing

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal or vertical position only.

• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• The nameplate is located on the side exterior.

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 p roduct wi ll increase eye hazar d .

• Should any sol i d object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplu g the player and have it checked by quali f ie d personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• The player is no t disc onnected from the A C power source (mains) 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 (mai ns lead), grasp the p lug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the pl ayer i n a l ocat io n wit h a dequ at e ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

• Do not place the pl ayer on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.

• Do not place the pl ayer in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to di rect sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not install the appliance in a conf in ed space, such as a b ookcase or built-in cabinet.

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 l eve l se cti on is pl ay ed.

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.

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 indefinite ly . I f you leave the still video image or on-screen display ima ge displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your te levision screen . Plasma Display Panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this.

If you have any questi ons or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On operation

• 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 oper at e pr ope rl y. In thi s case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about hal f an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the player, take out any discs. If you don’t, the di sc may be damaged.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5

Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

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

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 5: Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Step 6: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step 7: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Resuming Playback Fro m the Poi nt Where You Stopped the Disc

(Multi-disc Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing an MP3 Audio Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuff le P lay, Repeat Play,

A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Searching for a Particular Poin t on a D isc (S can, Slow-motion Play, Search,

Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Checking the Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . . . . . . . . 56

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Controlling Your TV With the Supplied R emote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Setting the Display or Sound Tra ck Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 63

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Self-diagnosis Functio n (W hen letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . 71

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

About This Manual

This Player Can Play the

• Operations and displays differ sl ig ht l y , depending on wher e t he model is sold. European mode ls ar e used for illustration purposes unless otherwise specified. Any difference in op eration is clearly ind icated in the text, for example, “(Eu ropean models only).”

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

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.

• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:

Icons Meanings

Functions available for DVDVIDEOs and DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in video mode or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs, or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks)

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard

format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO (page 72)

DVD-RW (page 72)

VIDEO CD

Music CD

“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are trademarks.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with id entical region codes. This syst em i s used to protect copyrights.

DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this player.

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

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

0-000-000-00

ALL

Region code

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cann ot p l ay t he following discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the follo wing formats: –music CD format –video CD format

–MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*

Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

* A logical form at of file s a nd f olde r s on CD-

ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standards Organization).

Also, the player cannot play the fo llowing discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.

• A disc that has a non-standard sha pe (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.

Notes

• Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs

Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recordin g qua li t y 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 correc tl y finalized. Also, images in DVD-RW discs with CPRM* protection may not be played if they contain a copy protection sign al. “ Cop yr ight lock” appe ars on the screen. For mor e information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played. * CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable

Media) is a coding technology that protects the copyright of images.

• Music discs encoded with copyri ght pro tection technologies

This product is designed to playback di sc s tha t conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technol ogie s a re ma r ke te d by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some tha t do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this play er 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 copyrigh t protection techn ol ogy that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, ot her intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Co rporation, and other r ig hts owners. Use of th i s copyright protectio n technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporati on, and is intend ed for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Rever se engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Notes About the D i scs

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

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

• After playing, store the disc i n it s case.

• Clean the disc wi th a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc fr om the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzi ne, thinner, commercially available cleaners , or anti-static spra y in te nded for vinyl LPs.

Index to Parts an d Controls

For more informati on, see the pages in parentheses.

Front panel

DISPLAY

POSITION

A Front panel display (9) B (remote sensor) (15) C DISPLAY POSITION button (9) D N (play) button (28) E x (stop) button ( 29) F . / > (previous/next) buttons

(29)

G [/1 (on/standby) button (28) H Z (open/close) button (28) I Disc tray (28) J Stand (24)

Front panel display

You can switch the fr ont panel display accordi ng t o t he placement of the pla yer . When you press the DISPLAY POSITION button on the player, the display changes alternately (A or B).

A When in an upright position B When laid flat

DVD VCD MP3

A Current title/chapter/scene/track/

playing time, or other disc information (46)

B Disc type C Lights up when playing MP3 audio

tracks (34)

D Lights up when you can change the

angle (53)

E Current audio signal (49) F Playing status G Play mode (Lights up during Repeat

Play or A-B Repeat Play) (36)

z Hint

You can adjust the lighting of the front pane l display by setting “DIMMER” in “ CUS TOM SETUP” (page 65).

DVD VCD

MP3

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Rear panel

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CBC

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE OUT

A DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21)

(22) (23)

B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21)

(22) (23)

C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(16)

D S VIDEO OUT jack (16) E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16) F LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (20)

(21) (22)

S VIDEO

OUT

Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (61) B

Z (open/close) button (28)

C Number buttons (31)

The number 5 butt on has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (36) E (subtitle) button (53) F (audio) button (49) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (29) H m/M (scan/slow) buttons

(41)

I X (pause) button (29) J H (p lay) button (28)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

K C/X/x/c buttons (31) L DISPLAY button (12) M TOP MENU button (31) N [/1 (o n/standby) butto n (28) O 2 (volume) +/– buttons (61)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

(TV/video) bu tto n (61 )

P t Q TIME/TEXT button (45) R PICTURE MODE button (55) S (angle) button (53) T SUR (surround) button (51) U PICTURE NAVI button (44) V REPEAT button (38) W (instant search /step) button

(29, 41)

X (instant replay/step) button

(29, 41)

Y x (stop) button (29) Z ENTER button (25)

wj O RETURN button (33) wk M ENU button (31, 34)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)

Use the Control M enu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as fol l o w s :

Control Menu display 1

z Hint

You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting “OFF” under “ADVANCED” in the Control Menu (page 47).

Control Menu Display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show di ff erent items dependi ng on the disc type. For details about each i te m , see the pages in parent hes es.

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.

Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only)

ADVANCED display (DVD only. See page 47.)

Control Menu display off

Control Menu items

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Selected item

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

* Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/ CDs, album number for DATA CDs.

** Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/

CDs, MP3 audio track number f or DATA CDs.

OFF OFF

1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

SUBTITLE Select: Cancel:

Currently playing chapter number Currently playing title number * Total number of titles*

Total number of chapters**

) )

ENTER RETURN

DVD VIDEO

Playback status (N Playback,

X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

Type of disc being played

Playing time

Current setting

Options

List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

TITLE (page 42)/SCENE (page 42)/TRACK (page 42)

Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.

CHAPTER (page 42)/INDEX (page 42)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

ALBUM (page 34)

Selects the album to be played.

TRACK (page 42)

Selects the track to be played.

INDEX (page 42)

Selects the index to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 32)

Selects the type of title s (DVD-RW) to be p layed, the ORI GINAL one, or an edite d PLAY LIST.

TIME/TEXT (page 42)

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD’s track name.

AUDIO (page 49)

Changes the au dio setting.

SUBTITLE (page 53)

Displays the subtitles. Changes the subtitle language.

ANGLE (page 53)

Changes the an gle.

TVS (TV Virtual Surround) (page 51)

Selects the surround functions.

ADVANCED (page 47)

Displays the information (bit rate or layer) of the disc currently playing.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 57)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 62)

QUICK Setup (page 25) Use Quick Se tup t o ch oose t he de sire d lan guage of t he on-s cree n di spla y, th e aspe ct ratio of the TV, and the audio output signal. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

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PROGRAM (page 36)

Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.

SHUFFLE (page 37)

Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.

REPEAT (page 38)

Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/ track/album repeatedly.

A-B REPEAT (page 39)

Specifies the parts you want to play repea t edly.

BNR (page 54)

Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV scr een.

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 55)

Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best suits the program m e you are watching.

DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 56)

Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.

PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 44)

Divides the scree n in to 9 subscreens to help you find the scene yo u w ant quickly.

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green

except “OFF.” (“TVS,” “PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “BNR,” “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” only). The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed. The “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” indicator lights up in green when any setting other than “STANDARD” is selected.

when you select any item

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.

Notes

• Plug cords se c ur ely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

• You cannot conn ect this player to a TV that does not have a SCART (EURO AV) or video in put ja c k.

• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each compo ne n t be fo re co nn ecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

• Remote comm ander (remote) (1 )

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

•Stand (1)

• Screw (1)

• A EURO AV adapter is included with European models.

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.

Hookups

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any fore ign object into the remote casing, particula r ly whe n r ep la ci ng the ba tte r ie s.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect thi s player to your TV monit or, pr ojector, or AV am plifier (receive r) using a video cord. Select one of the patter ns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV am plifier (receiver ).

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(yellow)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

l : Signal flow

(green) (blue) (red)

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

(yellow)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

to S VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CBC

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

(yellow)

EURO AV adapter (supplied with European models)

CD/DVD player

S VIDEO

OUT

Audio/video cord (supplied)

If you are connecting to a video input jack

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

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

Use the red and wh it e pl ugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 20). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

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

If you are connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack (European models only)

Connect the EURO AV adapter (supplied with European models) to the SCART (EURO AV) input jack of the TV, and connect the player and the EURO AV adapter using the audio/video cord (suppl ied) . Co nnect the yell o w plug of the a udi o/vid eo co rd to the yell ow (vi deo) j ack. Use the red and white plugs to connect the audio input jacks (page 20).

Yellow (Video)

EURO AV adapter

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L) Red (R)

D If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, C

Connect the compo nent via the COMPONEN T V IDEO OUT jacks usin g a component video cord (not supplie d) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length . You will enjoy accurate colo ur reproduction and high quality images.

B, CR)

Hookups

Green Blue Red

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 64.

To change the colour system (Asian/ Oceanian models on ly)

If the on-screen m enu of the player does n o t appear on the connected TV, switch the player’s colour system to match the colour system of th e TV ( N TSC or PAL). First turn of f the p layer by pres sing @/1, and then pres s @/1 again while holding down x on the player. The player turns back on, and the name of the colour system scrolls across the front panel display.

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Note

Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV only has one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack.

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

For European models:

When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear on the PAL colour system television s. In th is ca se, open the tray and remove the disc.

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart bel ow to select th e connectio n that be st suits your syst em. Be sure to also rea d the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the foll ow i ng connections, through .

Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example)

• Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 51), TVS WIDE (page 51)

A D

(page 20)

Hookups

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 51)

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 51).

AV amplifier (receiver ) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

• Surround effec ts: D olby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 72)

AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks having a D olby Digital, DTS **, or MPEG audio decoder and 6 speakers

• Surround effects: – Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 72) – DTS (5.1ch) (page 72) – MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (pa ge 72)

* Manufacture d unde r lic e nse from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and th e double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

and two speakers

(page 21)

(page 22)

(page 23)

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Connecting to your TV

This connection wil l us e your TV speakers for sound.

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

CBC

AUDIO V IDEO

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AUDIO VIDEO

(red)

(white)

LINE OUT

(yellow)*

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(red)

(white)

(yellow)*

l : Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for vide o signals (page

16).

z Hint

When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereomono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.

to audio input

For European models: Use the EURO AV adapt er (supplied ) to connect to the SCA RT (EURO AV ) input jack on the TV.

Connecting to a stere o amplifier ( receiver) and 2 speakers/Con necting to

an MD deck or DAT deck

If the stereo amplifie r ( re ce iv er ) h a s audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (re ceiver).

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

CBC

AUDIO V IDEO

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

B-1

B-2

Hookups

B-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

(red)

AUDIO VIDEO

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

(white)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

to audio input

MD deck/DAT deck

B-1

LINE OUT

z Hint

In connection , you can use the supplied

B-1

audio/video cord instead of using a sepa r a te audi o cord.

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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

You can enjoy the Dol by Surround effects onl y w hen playing Dolby Sur round audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, us e . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, us e .

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

CBC

AUDIO V IDEO

C-2

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

C-1

C-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

l: Signal flow

Rear (R)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Subwoofer

AUDIO VIDEO

(red)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(red) (white)

Centre Rear (mono)

C-1

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

(white)

to audio input

LINE OUT

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

z Hint

In connection , you can use the supplied

C-1

audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio cord.

Note

When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speak ers and a subwoofer.

Connecting to an A V am pl if ier (receiver) with a digi ta l i n put j a ck having

a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder and 6 speakers

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver).

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

CBC

AUDIO V IDEO

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

Hookups

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Rear (L)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

l: Signal flow

z Hint

Use connection when connecting to 7 or

more speakers (6.1 ch or more).

to optical digital input

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Front (R)

Front (L)

[Speakers]

Centre

Note

After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “O N” in Quick Se tu p (page 25). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page

67). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.

Step 5: Attaching the Stand

You can use the player laid flat, or in an upr ight position. Be su re to attach the suppl i ed stand when using in the upright position. If the player is to be used in th e flat position, go to “Step 6: Connecting the Ma ins Lead” (page 25).

1 Attach the stand to the screw hole on the player using the supplied screw.

2 Place the player on the stand.

z Hint

You can switch the front panel disp la y by pr es sing DISPLAY POSITION on the player. The contents will appear vertically or horizont al ly (p a ge 9).

Notes

• Use the supp lie d stand only when you use the player in an upright position. Do not attach the stand when you use the player laid flat.

• To move the pla ye r, hold the player itself. If you hold the stand, it may break.

• Do not use the play er in a n upr ight position without attaching the stand. The pla y e r will be unstable and may fall over.

• Keep the screws out of reach of children as they may swallow them.

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