Sony DVP-LS755P User Manual
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Inst ructions
2-021-509-12(1)
DVP-LS755P
© 2004 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.
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 rear
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 220 – 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
position only.
Thank you for purchasing this
Sony CD/DVD Player. Before
operating this player, please read
this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.
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Precautions
On safety
• Should any soli d object or liquid fall int o
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 discon nected from the AC
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 pla yer
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mai ns lead), grasp the p lu g
itself; never pull the cord.
On placement
• Place the play er i n a l oc at io n wi th a dequ at e
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface
such as a rug that might block the
ventilation holes.
• Do not place th e pl ayer in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Keep the player and discs away from
equipment with st rong magnets, such as
microwave ovens, or large louds peakers.
• Do not place he avy objects on the player.
• Do not install the appliance in a confin ed
space, such as bo okcase 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. Pl asma
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.
• 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 you move t he player, take out any
discs. If you don’t, the di sc may be
damaged.
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Step 6: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Various Play Mode Functions
(Programme Play, Shuffle Pl ay, R ep eat Play, A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . 33
Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Searching for a Particular Poin t on a Disc
(Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Playing a DATA CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Playing a DATA CD With MP 3 Audi o Tr acks or JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . 52
Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL). . . . . . . . . 59
Controlling Your TV With the Supplied Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Setting the Display or Sound Tra ck Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 66
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Self-diagnosis Functio n (W hen letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 75
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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About This Manual
This Player Can Play the
• 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 DVD
VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs or DVD-RWs/DVDRs in video mode
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 and JPEG im ag e files)
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization)/MPEG which
compresses audio data.
Following Discs
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
(page 76)
DVD-RW
(page 76)
VIDEO CD
Music CD
“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are
trademarks.
Note about CDs
The player can pl ay CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:
–music CD format
–video CD form at
–MP3 audio tracks and JPEG i m age files of
format conformi ng to ISO9660* Level 1/
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet
–KODAK Picture CD format
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
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Example of discs that the player
cannot play
The player cannot play the following dis cs :
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than
those recorded in the formats listed on the
previous page.
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Ext ras.
• DVD-ROMs.
• DVD Audios.
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.
Also, the player cannot play the following
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 th e adhesive of celloph ane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and onl y w ill play DVD
VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with
identical region codes. This sys tem is used to
protect copyrig ht s.
X
ALL
Region code
DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on
this player.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Pla yback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, there may
be no region code indi cation, even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
area restrictions.
00V 00Hz
NO.
DVP–XXXX
00W
0-000-000-00
Notes
• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or th e cha racteristics of the
recording device and authoring softwa re .
The disc will not play if it has not bee n corr e ct ly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the reco rd ing de vice.
Note that some playback functions may not work
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they
have been correctly finalized. In this case, view
the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA
CDs created in Packet Write format cannot be
played.
• Music discs encoded with copyright prot ection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music dis cs encode d wit h
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that 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 pla y s
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers desi gned,
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
U.S. patents and oth er in te llectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, an d is in te nded for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineer i ng or disassembly is
prohibited.
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Notes About the Di sc s
• To keep the disc cle an, hand le the di sc by i ts
edge. Do not touch the 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 dir ect sunlight as the
temperature ma y rise considerably ins i de
the car.
• After pressing Z or A, do not leave the disc
half ejected. Remove the disc 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 edge of the disc with the side
of a pen or pencil so tha t the glue is spread
evenly along the ed ge before inserting th e
disc into the player. Be sure not to touch the
playback side of the disc when wiping the
edge.
• If burrs remain on t he outer edge o f the disc,
remove them by rubbing with the side of a
pen or pencil. If bur rs are not removed,
discs may not load proper ly in to the p layer,
or fragments of plastic adhering to the
playback side of the disc may cause
skipping in the sound.
• Clean the disc wi t h a cl eaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzin e,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• If you have print ed the disc's label, dry the
label before pl aying.
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Index to Parts an d Controls
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
A [/1 (on/standby) button (28)
B Disc slot (28 )
C A (eject) button (29)
D Front panel display (9)
E (remote sensor) (15)
F H (play) button (28)
Front panel display
A Current title/chapter/scene/track/
playing time, or other disc information
(43)
B Pl ay mode
Lights up during Repeat Play or A-B
Repeat Play (35)
C Playing status
G X (pause) button (29)
H x (stop) button (29)
I ./> (previous/next) buttons (38)
J PROGRESSIVE indicator (17)
Lights up when the player outputs
progressive signals.
1
z Hint
You can adjust the lighting of the front pane l
display by setting “DIMMER” in “ CUS TOM
SETUP.” (page 69)
,continued
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Rear panel
YP
COMPONENT
VIDEO
OUT
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
PB
R
/
CB
LINE OUT
/
VIDEO
CR
AUDIO LR
S VIDEO OUTLINE OUT
NORMAL
PROGRESSIVE
LINE
(RGB)
TV
A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/
B, PR/CR) jacks** (16)
C
B LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack* (16)
C LINE (RGB) - TV jack* (16) (25)
D NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch**
(18)
E S VIDEO OUT jack* (16)
F LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (20)
(21) (22)
G DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21)
(22) (23)
H DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21)
(22) (23)
* Do not set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE
switch to PROGRESSIVE if you have
connected the TV to these jacks (page 18).
** Only set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
on the rear panel to PROGRESSIVE if you have
connected a progressiv e signal compatible TV to
the player. (page18).
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Remote
A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (63)
Z (eject) button (29)
B
C Number buttons (31)
The number 5 butt on has a tactile dot.*
D CLEAR button (33)
E (subtitle) button (48)
F (audio) button (45)
G ./> (previous/next) buttons (29)
H m/M (scan/slow) buttons
(39)
I X (pause) button (29)
J H (play) 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 (on/standby) button (28)
O 2 (volume) +/– buttons (63)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
P t (TV/video) button (63)
Q TIME/TEXT button (42)
R PICTURE MODE button (49)
S (angle) button (48)
T SUR (surround) button (46)
U PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
button (41, 54)
V ZOOM button (29, 54)
W (instant advance/step) button
(29, 39)
X (instant replay/step) button
(29, 39)
Y x (stop) button (29)
Z ENTER button (25)
wj O RETURN button (29)
wk MENU button (31) (52)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player.
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Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)
Use the Control M enu to select a functio n and to view related in formation. Press D ISPLAY
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as fol l ow s :
Control Menu display 1
,
Control Menu display
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show di fferent items depend i ng on the disc type. For
details about each i te m , see the pages in parentheses.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
Control Menu items
Selected item
m
Control Menu display 2 (DATA CD only)
m
Control Menu display off
Currently playing chapter number**
Currently playing title number *
Total number of titles*
Total number of chapters**
1 2 ( 2 7
1 8 ( 3 4
T
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
)
)
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
PLAY
DVD VIDEO
Playback status
(N Playback,
X Pause,
x Stop, etc.)
Type of disc
being played***
Playing time****
Current setting
Options
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,
MP3 audio track number or JPEG image file
number for DATA CDs.
*** Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”
****Displays the date for JPEG fi le s.
PROGRAM
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY.
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ENTER DISPLAY
Quit:
List of Control Menu items
Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
TITLE (page 39)/SCENE (page 39)/TRACK (page 39)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
CHAPTER (page 39)/INDEX (page 39)
Selects the chapter or index to be pl ayed.
TRACK (page 39)
Selects the trac k to be played.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 31)
Selects the type of ti tles (DVD-RW) to be played, t he ORIGINAL one, or an edi ted PLAY
LIST.
TIME/TEXT (page 39)
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.
PROGRAM (page 33)
Selects the title, chapter, or tra ck to play in the order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 34)
Plays the title, ch apt er, or track in rando m order.
REPEAT (page 35)
Plays the entire disc (all ti tles/all tracks /all albums) re p eatedly or one title/chapte r /track/
album repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 36)
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
SHARPNESS (page 50)
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.
PARENTAL CONTROL (page 59)
Set to prohibit playback on t h is pl ayer.
SETUP (page 65)
QUICK Setup (pag e 24 )
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio
of the TV, and the audio output sign al.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adj ust va ri ous ot he r settin gs.
RESET
Returns the s ettings in “SETUP” to the def ault setting.
ALBUM (page 51)
Selects the album to be played.
FILE (page 39)
Selects the JPE G im age file to be played.
DATE (page 54)
Displays the date the pictur e was take n by a digi tal camera.
INTERVAL (page 57)
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.
EFFECT (page 57)
Selects the effect s to be used for changing sl ides during a slide sh ow .
,continued
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MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 54)
Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both
(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.
z Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
t
except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,”
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS”
only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator
lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST”
(default setting).
when you select any item
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Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Notes
• Plug cords se curely 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 jac k .
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each compone n t before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/Video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1) (UK models only)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
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 obj e ct into the remote casing, particularly when r ep la cing 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.
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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 ).
In order to view pr og re ss ive s igna l (5 25 p or 625 p) pic tur es wi th a co mpa ti bl e TV, pr oj ect or, or
monitor, you must use pattern A.
C
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(green)
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
(green)
(blue)
(red)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
l : Signal flow
PB/C
PR/C
Y
B
R
A
COMPONENT
VIDEO
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
(blue)
YP
OUT
COAXIAL
Audio/video
cord (supplied
with UK models)
PB
R
LINE OUT
/
/
VIDEO
C
CR
B
NORMAL
PROGRESSIVE
AUDIO LR
LINE OUT
S VIDEO OUT
(red)
NORMAL/
PROGRESSIVE switch
Component video
cord (not supplied)
(yellow)
LINE
(RGB)
TV
to LINE
(RGB)-TV
S VIDEO cord
(not suppli e d)
to S VIDEO OUT
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
CD/DVD player
SCART (EURO AV)
cord (not supplied)
TV
INPUT
S VIDEO
D
B
Notes
When connecting to a progressive TV, it is recommended that you use only pattern A. If you connect to your
TV using both A and B, a special control signal transmitted v ia th e SCART (EURO AV) cable may cause
the signal to be switched to the SCART (EURO AV) jack.
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A If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier
(receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P
Connect the compo nent via the COMPONEN T V I D E O OU T jacks using a compo ne nt video
cord (not supplie d) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length . You will
enjoy accurate col our reproduction an d hi gh quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/62 5p format signals, u se this connection and set the
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear panel to PROGRESSIVE to accept progressive
video signals. For details, see “Using the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch” (page 18).
B/CB, PR/CR)
Hookups
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
B If you are connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack
Connect a SCAR T (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to
avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV
conforms to S video or RGB signals. Refer t o the operat ing instru ctions supplie d with the TV to
be connected. Also, when you set “LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB” under “SCREEN SETUP”
in the Setup Displa y ( page 67 ), us e a SCART (EURO AV) cord that conforms to each signal.
Set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear panel to NORMAL when using this
connection.
C If you are connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of an audi o/video cord (supplied with UK models) to the yello w (video)
jack. You will enjo y standard quality images.
Set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear panel to NORMAL when using this
connection.
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
D If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
Set the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch on the rear panel to NORMAL when using this
connection.
When connecting to a wide screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see
page 67.
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Notes
• Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass the player si g n al s via th e VCR,
you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If you r TV has only one audio/video input jack,
connect the player to this jack.
VCR
CD/DVD player
Connect
directly
• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems,
it is recommended that the user swi tc h the conn ection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are
questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p and 625p DVD player model, please contact
our customer service centre.
• When you connect the player to your TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jacks, the TV’s input source is set
to the player automatical ly whe n you st art playback. In this case, press t (TV/video) on the remote to
return the input to the TV.
• If you set “LINE” in S CREEN S ETUP to “RGB ” (pa ge 25, 67), the player outputs no component video
signals.
TV
Using the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch
By using the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch, you can select the signal format in which the
player outputs video signals: interlace or progressive. The switch takes priority over the setting
made in “COMPONENT OUT.”
Connect the player using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks ( pattern
NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switch to NORMAL (interlace) or PROGRESSIVE. The
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the pla yer outputs progressive si gnals.
◆PROGRESSIVE
Set to this position when:
–your TV accepts prog ressive signals, and ,
–the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Note that the pictures will not be clear or no picture will appear if you set the NORMAL/
PROGRESSIVE to PROGRESSIVE when either of the above conditions is not met.
◆NORMAL (interlace)
Set to this position when:
–your TV does not accept p ro gressive signals, or,
–your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT
(VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT).
A above), and set the
Note
When the NORMAL/PROGRESSIVE switc h is set to PROGR ES S IVE , you can not se le c t “LI N E” and
“COMPONENT OUT” in “SCREEN SETUP.”
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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 follow i ng connections, t hrough .
Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example)
TV
• Surround e ffec ts:
– TVS DYNAMIC (page 46)
– TVS WIDE (page 46)
A D
A
(page 20)
Hookups
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
• Surround e ffec ts:
– TVS STANDARD (page 46)
or
MD deck/DAT deck
• Surround e ffec ts:
– TVS STANDARD (page 46)
AV amplifier (receiver ) having a Dolby
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6
speakers
• Surround e ffec ts:
– Dolby Surround (Pro Logi c) (pa ge 75)
AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks
having a D olby Digital, DTS **, or MPEG audio
decoder and 6 speakers
• Surround e ffec ts:
– Dolby Digital ( 5.1 ch) (p age 75)
– DTS (page 75)
– MPEG (5.1ch) (page 75)
z Hint
If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use
connection .
D
and two speakers
*
(page 21)
B
(page 22)
C
(page 23)
D
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digi tal Out” are trad emarks
of Digital Thea ter Systems, Inc.
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A
Connecting to your TV
This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord
in pattern B of “Step 3: C onnecting the Video Cords ” (page 16), you do not have t o connect
audio cords to yo ur T V .
CD/DVD player
PB
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
YP
OUT
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
/
/
CR
B
C
AUDIO LR
S VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
LINE
VIDEO
(RGB)
NORMAL
TV
PROGRESSIVE
A
(yellow)*
AUDIO L
R
LINE OUT
to LINE OUT
L/R (AUDIO)
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.
(white)
(red)
Audio/video
cord (supplied
with UK models)
(yellow)*
(white)
(red)
TV
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B
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).
B-1
B-2
Hookups
CD/DVD player
PB
R
YP
COMPONENT
/
/
OUT
VIDEO
C
CR
B
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AUDIO LR
LINE OUT
DIGITAL OUT
Optical dig ital cord
(not suppli e d)
Remove jack cap
B-2
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
before connecting Stereo audio cord
COAXIAL
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
to coaxial or optical digital input
[Speakers]
LINE OUT
LINE
VIDEO
(RGB)
NORMAL
TV
PROGRESSIVE
S VIDEO OUT
(not supplied)
or
or
(white)
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
(white)
(red)
(red)
to audio input
B-1
R
AUDIO L
LINE OUT
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
Front (R)
l: Signal flow
Front (L)
MD deck/DAT deck
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C
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
You can enjoy Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround 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
PB
R
YP
COMPONENT
/
/
OUT
VIDEO
C
CR
B
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
AUDIO LR
COAXIAL
S VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
DIGITAL OUT
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
C-2
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
before connecting
COAXIAL
C-2
LINE OUT
LINE
VIDEO
(RGB)
NORMAL
TV
PROGRESSIVE
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
or
or
(white)
(red)
C-1
R
AUDIO L
LINE OUT
C-1
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
to coaxial or optical digital input
[Speakers]
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby
Surround decoder
Rear (L)
Rear (R)
Subwoofer
Centre
l: Signal flow
Note
When connecting 6 speak ers , replace the monaural
rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers
and a subwoofer.
(white)
(red)
to audio input
Rear (mono)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
[Speakers]
Front (L)
Front (R)
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Connecting to an AV amp lifi e r ( rec ei ver) w ith a digital input jack, and a
D
decoder (Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS), 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
PB
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
YP
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
/
/
CR
CB
AUDIO L
R
S VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
LINE
VIDEO
(RGB)
NORMAL
TV
PROGRESSIVE
D
PCM/
DTS/
MPEG/
DOLBY
DIGITAL
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
Optical digital cord
(not suppli e d)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
or
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
Hookups
to optical digital input
[Speakers]
AV amplifier (receiver) ha ving
a decoder
Rear (L)
Subwoofer
Rear (R)
l: Signal flow
z Hint
Use connection when connecting to 7 or
D
more speakers (6.1 ch or more).
Notes
• After you have completed the connection, be sure
to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY
DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup
(page 24). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an
MPEG audio decoder function, set “MP EG” to
“MPEG” (page 71). Otherwise , no sound or a
loud noise will come from the speak ers.
to coaxial digital input
[Speakers]
Front (L)
Centre
Front (R)
• In or de r to lis te n to DTS sound tr a c ks, y ou mus t
use this connection. DTS sound tracks are not
output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
jacks, even if you se t “D T S” to “ON” in Quick
Setup (page 24).
• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“96kHz/24bit” (page 71).
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Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead
Plug the player and TV m ains lead (power cord) in to a mains.
Step 6: Quick Setu p
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number o f basic adju stmen ts for using the pl ayer.
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..
"/1
./>
X/x
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press [/1.
3 Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP”
appears at the bottom of t he screen. If this
message does not appear, select
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control
Menu to run Quick Setup (page 66).
4 Press ENTER without inserting a
disc.
The Setup Display f or sel ec ti ng the
language used in th e on-screen display
appears.
ENTER
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
DANSK
SVENSKA
5 Press X/x to select a language.
The player displays the menu and
subtitles in the selected language.
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6 Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the
aspect ratio of the TV t o be connected
appears.
10Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of video signal output from the LINE
(RGB)-TV jack appears.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
COMPONENT OUT:
(PROGRESSIVE)
MODE
4:3 LETTER BOX
:
16:9
16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
AUTO
7 Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide- screen mode
• 16:9 (page 67 )
◆ If you have a 4:3 st andard TV
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
(page 67)
8 Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of video signal outpu t from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack
appears.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
COMPONENT OUT:
(PROGRESSIVE)
MODE
JACKET PICTURE
:
If you intend to set “LINE” to “RGB” in
step 11, select “OFF.”
16:9
ON
VIDEO
ON
ON
OFF
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
COMPONENT OUT:
(PROGRESSIVE)
MODE
:
JACKET PICTURE
16:9
ON
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
RGB
11Press X/x to select the type of
signal you want to output from the
LINE (RGB)-TV jack.
If you set “LINE” to “RGB,” you cannot
select “COMPONENT OUT.” (The
player outputs no component video
signals.)
◆ Video signals
• VIDEO (page 67)
◆ S video signals
• S-VIDEO (page 67)
◆ RGB signals
• RGB (page 67 )
12Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the type
of jack used to connect your amplifier
(receiver) appe ars.
Is this player connected to an amplifier
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you
are using.
YES
LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)
DIGITAL OUTPUT
NO
Hookups
9 Press X/x to select if you wish to
receive progressive video signals
or not.
Select “ON” only if you have made video
connection A (page 16) and wish to
view progress i ve video signals.
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13Press X/x to select the type of
jack (if any) you are using to
connect to an amplifier (receiver),
then press ENTER.
Choose the item that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 20 to
23 ( through ).
A D
A
• If you connect just a TV and nothing
else, select “NO. ” Quick Setup is
finished and connections are comp le t e.
B-1 C-1
• Select “LINE OUTPUT L/R
(AUDIO).” Quick Setup is finished and
connections are complete.
B-2 C-2 D
• Select “DIGI T A L OUTPUT.” The
Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL”
appears.
14Press X/x to select the type of
Dolby Digital signal you wish to
send to your amplifier (receiver).
Choose the signal that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 21 to
23 ( through ).
B D
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL
OFF
STANDARD
ON
D-PCM
D-PCM
48kHz/16bit
15Press ENTER.
“DTS” is selecte d .
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOWNMIX:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
DTS:
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
DOLBY SURROUND
OFF
STANDARD
ON
D-PCM
PCM
OFF
OFF
ON
16Press X/x to select whether or
not you wish to send a DTS signal
to your amplifier (receiver).
Choose the item that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 21 to
23 ( through ).
B D
B-2 C-2
• OFF (page 71)
D
• ON (only if the amplifier (rec eiver) has
a DTS decoder) (p age 71)
17Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an
MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to
“MPEG” (page 71).
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B-2 C-2
• D-PCM (page 71)
D
• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the
amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital
decoder) (page 71)
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