Sony DVP-NC600 User Manual

3-067-827-31(2)

CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

DVP-NC600

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. 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 player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The following caution label on the side of the player.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipm ent for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP 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.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

• Do not install the unit in a n inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal 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.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the CD/DVD player and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit.

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, unplu g the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• The player is not disconnected 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 player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• Should the AC power cord (mains lead) need to be changed, have it done at a qualified service shop only.

On placement

• Place the player in a location with adequate 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 on the bottom.

• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

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 operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

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

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 player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD 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.

On transporting the player

Before transporting the player, follow the procedure be low to return the internal mechanisms to their original positions.

1 Remove all the discs from the disc tray. 2 Press A to close the disc tray.

Make sure that “NO DISC’ appears on the front panel display.

3 Wait for 10 seconds, then press ?/1 on the

remote, followed by POWER on the player. This will safely turn off the player.

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 peak level section is played.

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 On-Screen Displays (Status Bar, Control Bar, Control Menu) . . . . . .12

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Quick Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Step 3: TV Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Step 4: Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Step 3: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Step 4: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume

Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play) 39

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) . . . . . . .44

Selecting a Chapter or Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display 46

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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

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

TV Virtual Surround Sound Settings (TVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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

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

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

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

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control, Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied Remote . . 61

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 64

Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Custom Settings

(CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . . 74

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

List of Setup Display Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

About this Manual

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they 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 available in music CD mode

More convenient features

Functions available in DVD video mode

Functions available in VIDEO CD mode

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

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

ALL

player. If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by area 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.

Region code

MODEL NO.

DVP–XXXX

CD/DVD PLAYER

AC 00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

SONY CORPORATION

MADE IN JAPAN

0-000-000-00

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)

• All CD-Rs other than music and VCD

format CD-Rs

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on SACDs

Music CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code (page

75).

• A disc that has a non-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.

Note

Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this player depending upon the recording quality 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 instructions for the recording device.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs.

Notes about the Discs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the 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 limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

On handling discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its 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 direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

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

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

Index to Parts and Controls

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

Front panel

A POWER switch/indicator (33) B DISC SELECT 1 - 5 buttons/indicators

(35)

C (remote sensor) (14) D Front panel display (9) E H (play) button (33) F X (pause) button (35)(60) G x (stop) button (33) H ./> (previous/next) buttons (35) I A (open/close) button (33) J C/X/x/c/ENTER buttons (28) K DISPLAY button (12) L DISC SKIP button (33) M EXCHANGE button (35) N O RETURN button (38)

O DVD MENU button (38) P TITLE button (37) Q Disc tray (33) R LOAD button (35) S ONE/ALL button (39) T REPEAT button (43) U SHUFFLE button (42) V BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button/

indicator (54)

W SURROUND button/indicator (50)

Front Panel Display

When playing back a DVD

Playing status

All Discs mode (39)

Disc type

Current disc

Current chapter

Lights up when you can change the angle (53)

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

Current audio signal (49)

Current title

Current play mode (39)

Playing time (46)

When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)

Playing status

Disc type Current scene Playing time (46)

All Discs mode (39)

Current disc

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

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

Playing status

All Discs mode (39)

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

Current track

Playing time (46)

Disc type

Current disc

Current play mode (40)

Current index

Rear Panel

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22,

24, 26)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (22,

24, 26)

C T LINE (RGB)-TV jack (15, 17)

D LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (21, 22,

24)

E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (17) F S VIDEO OUT jack (21)

Remote

A DISC SKIP button (33) B Z (open/close) button (33) C Number and ENTER buttons D CLEAR button (41) E (angle) button (53) F (audio) button (49) G PROGRAM button (40)

H SHUFFLE button (42) I BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button

(54)

J SURROUND button (50) K ./> (previous/next) buttons (35) L H (play) button (33) M TITLE button (37) N C/X/x/c buttons (28) O ENTER button (28) P DISPLAY button (63) Q TV ?/1 (on/standby) button (61) R ?/1 (on/standby) button (33) S (wide mode) button (61) T t (TV/VIDEO) button (61) U 2 (volume) +/– buttons (61) V (subtitle) button (53) W REPEAT button (43) X ONE/ALL DISCS button (39) Y TV/DVD button (61) Z TIME/TEXT button (46)

wj / y (scan/slow) buttons (35) wk x (stop) button (35) wl X (pause) button (35) e; DVD MENU button (38) ea O RETURN button (38)

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

3:DVD T41 – 8 T 0:08:41

3/2.1

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 status. 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

Current disc number

Type of disc being played back.

number of the VIDEO CD or CD (75).

Playback status (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)

Title number of the DVD or the track number of the VIDEO CD or CD (75).

(DVD playback only)

DOLBY DIGITAL

Format of the current audio signal (49).

Lights up in green during Shuffle Play (42).

Disc mode (39)

Lights up in green during Programme Play (40).

Lights up in green during Repeat Play (43).

Playing time or remaining time (46).

Unit being repeated.

CHAPTER

Example of when Repeat Play is selected.

Control Bar

2(7

)

The Control Bar appears when a playback function 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 parenthesis indicate reference pages.

SETUP (63)

• 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 settings.

QUICK

Lights up in green during Programme Play.

PROGRAM (40) Allows you to play discs, titles, chapters or tracks in any order you want.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (55)

• 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 17.

Note

You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have either a SCART (EURO AV) or video input jack. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

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

• Remote commander (remote) RMT-D130P (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.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely 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 direct light from the sun or 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: TV Hookups

Connect a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) and the mains lead in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the mains lead last.

to SCART (EURO AV) input

1 SCART (EURO AV)

LINE(RGB) – TV

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

l: Signal flow

R – AUDIO – L

LINE(RGB) – TV

cord (not supplied)

T LINE (RGB)-TV

VIDEO

S VIDEO

LINE OUT

OUT

CD/DVD Player

3 Power source

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 65.

Getting Started

2 Power source

If your TV does not have a SCART (EURO AV) connection

Refer to B “Step 1: Connecting Video Cords” (page 17).

Step 4: Playing a Disc

A Turn on the TV.

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

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Disc compartment number

With the playback side facing down

C Press POWER on the player.

D Press A on the player to open the disc tray.

E Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down.

F Press H.

The disc tray closes and the player begins playing the disc.

After Step 6

Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want from the menu and play the DVD (page 37) or VIDEO CD disc (page 38).

To stop playing

Press x.

To take out the disc

Press A.

To turn off the player

Press ?/1 on the remote. The player is set to standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. Press POWER on the player to turn off completely.

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 to 4 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 (page 14).

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

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 through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).

Hookups

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE (RGB)-TV

OPTICAL

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

VIDEOR – AUDIO – L

S VIDEO

LINE OUT

OUT

LINE(RGB) – TV

(yellow)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, AV amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, AV amplifier (receiver)

(yellow)

l : Signal flow

A If you are connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack

)

Connect the SCART (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 to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. Also, when you set “LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB” under “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 67), use a SCART (EURO AV) cord that conforms to each signal.

B 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)

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 20).

Yellow (Video White (L) Red (R)

C If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

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

Notes

• Do not connect your player to a VCR. You may not receive a clear image on the TV screen if you pass the player signals via the VCR.

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly.

• When you connect the player to your TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the player automatically when you start playback or press any button except for POWER on the player or ?/1 on the remote. If you wish to watch TV, press TV/DVD on the remote to return the input to the TV.

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 PAL colour system televisions. In this case, open the tray and remove the disc.

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 following connections, through .

Connection Components to be connected

(page 21) • TV (stereo)

(page 22) • Stereo amplifier (receiver)

(page 22) • MD deck/DAT deck

(page 24) • AV amplifier (receiver) with a Dolby* Surround (Pro Logic) decoder

(page 26) • AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS**

* 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.

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

• 2 speakers (front L and R)

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

• 3 speakers (front L and R, and rear (monaural))

• 6 speakers (front L and R, centre, rear L and R, subwoofer)

decoder, and a digital input jack

• 6 speakers (front L and R, centre, rear L and R, subwoofer)

A D

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in A of “Step 1: Connecting Video cords” (page 20), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV.

xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection.

• TVS DYNAMIC (page 50)

• TVS WIDE (page 50)

CD/DVD player

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE(RGB) – TV

LINE OUT

VIDEOR – AUDIO – L

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEOR – AUDIO – L

LINE OUT

l : Signal flow

The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 17).

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an

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 digital input jack, use . When connecting to an MD deck or a DAT deck, use . In this case, connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without

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using your stereo amplifier (receiver). xRecommended surround sound effects for the connection only.

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• TVS STANDARD (page 50)

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z In connection , you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio cord.

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z To realize better surround sound effects, make sure that your listening position is in between your speakers.

Note

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

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CD/DVD player

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

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COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEOR – AUDIO – L

S VIDEO

LINE OUT

OUT

LINE(RGB) – TV

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting.

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

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(white)

VIDEOR – AUDIO – L

(red)

LINE OUT

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Front

(L)

Front

(R)

l: Signal flow

(white) (red)

to audio input

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

MD deck/DAT deck

Connecting to a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder amplifier (receiver) and

3 to 6 speakers

This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Pro Logic decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder, refer to page 26. 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, centre, rear L and R, and subwoofer) are used. If your amplifier (receiver) has R and L audio input jacks only, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use .

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xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your amplifier (receiver).

• Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 70)

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

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CD/DVD player

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

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COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEOR – AUDIO – L

S VIDEO

LINE OUT

OUT

LINE(RGB) – TV

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting.

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

C-1

VIDEOR – AUDIO – L

LINE OUT

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

(white)

(red)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Dolby Surround amplifier (receiver)

Rear

(L)

Rear

(R)

Subwoofer

Centre

Rear*

(mono)

Front

(L)

l: Signal flow

* When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers and a

subwoofer.

Front

(R)

Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack 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). You are not able to enjoy the TVS sound effects of the player.

xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your amplifier (receiver).

• Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 70)

• DTS (5.1ch) (page 70)

• MPEG audio (5.1ch) (page 70)

To enhance the surround sound effects, refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver) for correct

speaker setting location.

Note

After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” (page 30). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to “ON” (page 30). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 70). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from the speakers.

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