Sony DVP-NC600B, DVP-NC600S Operating Instruction

3-067-827-11(1)

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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/ DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The following caution label is on the side of the player.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

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

within the product’s

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)

For customers in the U.S.A

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DVP-NC600 Serial No.______________

CAUTION

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

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an

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

– Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Precautions

On safety

• The power requirements and power consumption of this player are indicated on the back of the player. Check that the player’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

Power requirements and power consumption ,

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

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• The player is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

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

• Should the AC power cord 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.

CD/DVD PLAYER

AC 00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

SONY CORPORATION

MODEL NO.

MADE IN JAPAN

DVP–XXXX

0-000-000-00

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.

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.

For the model supplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC plug of your player does not fit into the wall outlet, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor.

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 transporting the player

Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below 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.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step 3: TV Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 4: Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Hooking Up the Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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

A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Changing the Angles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control, Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied Remote . . .60

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

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

Setting the Display or Sound Track 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 Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . . .71

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

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

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

List of Setup Display Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

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

72).

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

• A disc that has a 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

On handling discs

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

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.

• 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

12 43 567 8 9 q;

ws w;wd wa qk qjql qh qdqfqg qaqs

A POWER switch/indicator (32) B DISC SELECT 1 - 5 buttons/indicators

(34)

C (remote sensor) (15) D Front panel display (10) E H (play) button (32) F X (pause) button (34, 59) G x (stop) button (32) H ./> (previous/next) buttons (34) I A (open/close) button (32) J C/X/x/c/ENTER buttons (28) K DISPLAY button (13) L DISC SKIP button (32) M EXCHANGE button (34)

N O RETURN button (37) O DVD MENU button (37) P TITLE button (36) Q Disc tray (32) R LOAD button (34) S ONE/ALL button (38) T REPEAT button (42) U SHUFFLE button (41) V BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button/

indicator (53)

W SURROUND button/indicator (50)

Front Panel Display

When playing back a DVD

Disc type

Current audio signal (49)

Playing status

All Discs mode (38)

Current disc

Current play mode (38)

Current chapter

Current title

Lights up when you can change the angle (52)

Playing time (46)

When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)

Playing status

Disc type Current scene (46) Playing time (46)

All Discs mode (38)

Current disc

Current play mode (38)

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

Playing status

Disc type

All Discs mode (38)

Current play mode (38)

Current track

Playing time (46)

Current indexCurrent disc

Rear Panel

12 3 4 65

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

VIDEOR – AUDIO – L

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22,

24, 26)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (22,

24, 26)

C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks (16,

20, 21)

D LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks (16, 21) E S VIDEO OUT jack (18, 21) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (18)

Remote

3 4

5 6 7 8 9 q; qa

qd qf

A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (32) B Number and ENTER buttons C CLEAR button (40)

qh qj

D ANGLE button (52) E AUDIO button (49) F PROGRAM button (39) G SHUFFLE button (41)

qk ql w;

wa ws wd wf wg

wh wj wk

H DISC SKIP button (32) I TIME/TEXT button (46) J ./> PREV (previous) /NEXT

buttons (34)

K H PLAY button (32) L TITLE button (36) M C/X/x/c buttons (28) N ENTER button (28) O DISPLAY button (62) P TV ?/1 (on/standby) button (60) Q ?/1 (on/standby) button (32) R BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button

(53)

S TV/VIDEO button (60) T VOL (volume) +/– buttons (60) U SUBTITLE button (52)

V REPEAT button (42) W ONE/ALL DISCS button (38) X A-B button (43) Y INSTANT REPLAY button (34) Z / y SCAN/SLOW buttons (44)

wj x STOP button (34) wk X PAUSE button (34, 59) wl DVD MENU button (37) e; O RETURN button (37)

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

Title number of the DVD or the track number of the VIDEO CD or CD (72).

Type of disc being played back.

(DVD playback only)

number of the VIDEO CD or CD (72).

Playing time or remaining time (46).

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

Lights up in green during Shuffle Play.

Disc mode (38)

Lights up in green during Program Play (39).

DOLBY DIGITAL

Format of the current audio signal (49).

Unit being repeated.

CHAPTER

Lights up in green during Repeat Play (42).

Example of when Repeat Play is selected. The display will differ when A-B Repeat Play is set.

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 (62)

• 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 Program Play.

PROGRAM (39)

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

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (54)

• 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 18.

Note

You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack. Be sure to turn off the power of each component 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-D130A (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• A plug adaptor is included with some models.

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Getting Started

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) 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 the supplied audio/video cord and power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord last.

to LINE OUT L/ R (AUDIO) 1

(red)

R – AUDIO – L VIDEO

to video input

1 Audio/video cord

(supplied)

(white)

(yellow)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

INPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

l: Signal flow

LINE OUT

VIDEOR – AUDIO – L

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

CD/DVD Player

3 Power source

When connecting to a wide 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 64.

2 Power source

Step 4: Playing a Disc

A Turn on the TV.

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

364

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 37).

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 15).

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).

(yellow)

TV, projector, AV amplifier (receiver)

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

TV, projector, AV

amplifier (receiver)

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OPTICAL

INPUT

S VIDEO

(yellow)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(yellow)

VIDEOR – AUDIO – L

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

TV, projector, AV amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

l : Signal flow

A If you are connecting to a video input jack

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

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

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

B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

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

C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) having

component video input jacks (Y, P

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using component video cords (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.

B, PR)

Hookups

Note

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.

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 or DTS** decoder, and a digital

* 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, center, rear L and R, subwoofer)

input jack

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

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection.

• TVS DYNAMIC (page 50)

• TVS WIDE (page 50)

CD/DVD player

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

VIDEOR – AUDIO – L

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Hookups

R – AUDIO – L VIDEO

LINE OUT

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

l : Signal flow

The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18).

(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).

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xRecommended surround sound effects for the connection only.

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• TVS STANDARD (page 50)

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/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

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COAXIAL

OPTICAL

VIDEOR – AUDIO – L

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(red)

Hookups

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R – AUDIO – L VIDEO

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

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

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Front

(L)

Front

(R)

l: Signal flow

(white) (red)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

(white)

to audio input

MD deck/DAT deck

LINE OUT

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 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, center, 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 66)

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

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