Sony DVP-NC615 User Manual

CD/DVD Player

Operating Inst ructions

3-074-252-11(1)

DVP-NC615

WARNING

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.

For U.S./Canadian models

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

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

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

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

“dangerous voltage”

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

CAUTION :

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

For customers in the U.S.A.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the 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-NC615 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.

Note

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 th e receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Welcome!

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

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

Power requirements and power consumption t

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

0-000-000-00

• Keep the player and discs away f ro m equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ov ens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place h eavy objects on the player.

For the model supplied with the AC plug adaptor

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

On safety

• Ca ution – The use of optical instruments with this p roduct wi ll increase e ye hazard.

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

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

On power sources

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

• I f 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, 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 l oc at ion wi th ade quat 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 the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not install the player in an inclined position. It is des i gned to be operated in a horizontal position only.

On operation

• If the player is br ou ght di re ctl y fr om a co ld to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on th e 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 do n’t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a pe ak 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 television screen. Projection telev is i ons are especially susceptible to this.

On transportin g the player

Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below to ret urn the internal mechanisms to their original positions.

1 Remove all the discs from the disc tray. 2 Press Z to close t he disc tray.

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

3 Press ?/1 to turn o ff the player.

The player enters st andby mode and the power indicator lights up in red.

4 Disconnect the A C power cord.

If you have any ques t io ns or problems concerning your pl ayer, please consult your nearest Sony deale r .

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 (Control Bar). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Simple Star t Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step 4: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playing Disc s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search,

Freeze Frame). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stoppe d th e D isc

(Resume Play/Multi-disc Resume). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the DVD’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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

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

Various Play Mode Function s (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

A-B Repeat Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Searching for a Title/Chap te r/Tr ac k/ I ndex/Scene (Search mode) . . . . . . . . 43

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . . . . . . . . 53

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

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) 55

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Settings an d Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SET UP ) . . . . . 62

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Self-diagnosis Functio n (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 70

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

About this Manual

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Check your model

The instructions in this manual are for DVP-NC615 sold in the U.S.A., Canada, Asia and Oceania. The differ ences be tween U.S./Canadian models and Asian/Oceanian models are the supplied remote commander, RMT-D143A for U.S./ Canadian models or RMT-D143E for Asian/Oceanian models, jack name s on the rear panel, and some of the on-screen displays. U.S./Canadian model is the one used for illustration purposes unless otherwise specified. Any difference in operat ion is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Asian/Oceanian models only.”

• I nstructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the play er if they ha ve the same or similar names as those on the remote.

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

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVDRWs in video mode

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

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

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

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard

format defined by ISO (International Standard Organization)/MPEG which compresses audio data.

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Music CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Region code

Your player has a reg i on code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (p la yback only) labeled wi t h identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVDs labeled will also play on this

ALL

player.

If you try to play any oth er 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.

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

Region code

0-000-000-00

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that co nforms to ISO9660 * Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

• Data part of C D -Extras

• DVD-RWs in VR mode

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

ROMs defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

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.

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code.

• 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 a dhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it.

For U.S./Canadian models only:

• The player cannot play a disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this p la y er conforms to the NTSC color system).

Note

Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (in video mode) cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristi cs of the record ing 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 that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.

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 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.

Notes about the D i scs

• 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, st or e the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents s uch as benzine, thinner, co mmerciall y available cl eaners, or anti-static spra y in t ended for vinyl LPs.

Copyrights

This product i ncorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of cer t ai n U . S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovisio n Co rporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by

Index to Parts an d Controls

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

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (28)

Lights up in green wh en t he power is on and lights up in red when the p la y er is in standby mode.

B DISC S ELECT 1 – 5 buttons (29) C (remote sensor) (15) D Front panel display (10) E H (playback) button (28)

The H button has a t act i le dot . *

F X (pause) button (29) G x (stop) button (29)

H ./> (previous/next) buttons (29) I A (open/close) button (28) J DISC SKIP button (28) K EXCHANGE button (30 ) L Disc tray (28) M SURROUND button (47) N LOAD bu tton (29) O PICTURE MODE button (52)

* Use the tactile dot as a referen ce whe n operating

the player.

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Front panel display

When playing back a D VD

Playing status

Disc type

Current audio signal (47)

All discs mode (37)

Disc numbers (29)

Current disc

Current play mode (37)

Current title and chapter (45)

Lights up when you can change the angle (50)

Playing time (45)

For Asian/Oceanian models only

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Pl ayback Control (PBC) (33)

Playing status

Disc type

All discs mode (37)

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (41)

Disc numbers (29)

Current disc

Current scene (45)

For Asian/Oceani a n models only

Lights up when the pl ayer outp uts the signal in NTSC format

Playing time (45)

When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 au dio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Current track and index (45)

Playing time (45)

Playing status

Disc type

Disc numbers (29)

Current disc

All discs mode (37)

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (34)

Current play mode (37)

For Asian/Oceanian models only

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

Rear panel

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22)

(23) (24)

B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (21)

(22) (23)

C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (18)

D S VIDEO OUT jack (18) E COMP ONEN T VIDEO OUT jacks

(18)

(The jack names d i ffer depending on the models.

U.S./Canadian m odels: Y, P Asian/Oceanian models: Y, CB, CR)

B, PR

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Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (59) B

Z OPEN/CLOSE button (28)

C Number buttons (33)

The number 5 butt on has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (37) E SUBTITLE button (50) F AUDIO button (46) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/

next) buttons (29)

H m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (31)

I X PAUSE button (29) J H PLAY button (28)

The H button has a t actile dot.*

K C/X/x/c buttons (33) L DISPLAY button (13) M TOP MENU button (33) N [/1 (on/standby) button (28 ) O VOL (volume) +/– buttons (59)

The + button has a t actile dot.*

P TV/VIDEO button (59) Q TIME/TEXT button (44) R DISC SKIP button (28) S ANGLE button (50) T PICTURE MODE button (52) U SUR (surround) button (47) V REPEAT button (40) W REPLAY button (29) X SEARCH MODE button (43) Y x STOP button (29) Z ENTER button (25)

wj O RETURN button (33) wk MENU button (33) (34)

* Use the tactile dot as a refere n ce when operating

the player.

Guide to On-Screen

12345 6

789q

Displays (Control Bar)

The following expl ai ns the Control Bar. The Control Bar is used for making adjustments to the settings or displaying information du ring playback. The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being pla yed. The numbers in parentheses indicate referenc e pages.

Displaying the Control Bar during playback

The following displays appear when the DISPLAY butto n i s pressed repeatedly during playback. You can select the setting that suits the current playback item and view the related information.

◆Display 1

The following play modes 1~5 can be set. The indicator lights up in blue when activated. Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The display will differ wh en A - B Repeat Play is set.)

CHAPTER

;

G TVS (47) H “BNR” (51) I “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” (52) J “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER”

(53)

K Playback status (NPlayback,

XPause, xStop, etc.)

◆Display 3

The following playback information is displayed. Example: When playing a DVD.

T41 – 8

3:DVD T 1:01:57

L TIME/TEXT icon M Disc number and type N Title number of the DVD (44) O Chapter number of the DVD (44) P Playing time or remaining time (44)

A Disc mode (37) B Repeat Play (40) C Shuffle Play (39) D Program Play (37) E A-B Repeat Play (41) F Unit being repeated in this example.

◆Display 2

The following play modes 7~0 can be set. The indicator lights up in blue when activated. Example: When “TVS” is set.

◆Display 4 (DVD playback only)

DOLBY DIGITAL

Q Format of the current audio signal (47)

3/2.1

◆No display

◆Return to Display 1

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Displaying the Control Bar in

stop mode

The following dis pl ays appear when the DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed during stop mode . You can make basic adjustments an d customize the pla yer to suit your viewing preferences.

◆Display 1

The following set ti ngs can be made.

UICK

A SETUP (61)

• Select QUICK to make the minimum number of basic a dj ustments for using the player.

• Select CUSTOM to make a full rang e of adjustments.

• Select RESET to return the adjustments to the default settings.

B PARENTAL CONTROL(55)

• Set this to limit the playback of selected discs on this player.

SETUP

◆Display 2

Shows the same inf o r m at ion as Display 1 during playback.

◆Display 4

Shows the same information as Display 3 during playback .

T41 – 8

3:DVD T 1:01:57

◆No display

◆Return to Display 1

CHAPTER

◆Display 3

Shows the same inf o r m at ion as Display 2 during playback.

Simple Start Guide

Quick Overvie w

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Simple Start Guide

A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoy m ent. To use the surround sound f eatures of this player, refer to “Hookups” on pag e 18.

Notes

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

• Be sure to disconnect the powe r of eac h component before connecti ng.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

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

• Remote commander (remote) (1 )

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• A plug adapter is included with some models.

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert t wo Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 an d # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, poin t it at the r emote sensor on the player.

Notes

• Do n ot leave the remote in an ex tremely hot or humid place.

• Do not dr op a ny fo reign object into the remote casing, particular ly when rep lacing the batteries.

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

• If you do not use the re mot e for an exte nded period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from batter y le ak age a nd corrosion.

Step 3: TV Hookups

Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord last .

CD/DVD Player

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

to video input

1 Audio/video

cord (supplied)

l : Signal flow

to audio input

Depending on the TV type, the im ag e of some discs may not fit your TV screen.

If you want to ch an ge th e a spec t ra ti o, pl ea se refer to page 63.

When connecting to a monaural TV

Use a stereo-mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack on the player to the TV’s video input jack, and connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack s t o t he TV’s audio input j ack.

3 Power source

2 Power source

For Asian/Oceanian models only To change the color syst em

The color system of the player is set to NTSC or PAL. If the on-screen menu of the player does not appear on t he TV, change the colo r system of the player to the same color system (PAL or NTSC) of your TV. To change the color system , hold ?/1 down for a few seconds while pr essing X on the player.

z Hint

To check the current setting of the player’s color system, press ?/1. The ?/1 indicator lights up in green. When “NTSC” appears on the front panel display, the color system of the player is set to NTSC. When “NTSC” does not appear, the color system is set to PAL.

Step 4: Playing a Disc

Simple Start Guide

Disc compartment number

With the playback side facing down

A Turn on the TV. B Press [/1 on the player. C Switch the input selector on your

TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

D Press A on th e 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 di sc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want from the menu and play the DVD (page 33) or VIDEO CD disc (page 33).

To stop playin g

Press x.

To remove the disc

Press A.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red.

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 t o 4 to hook up and adjust the setting s of t he player. Before you start, disconnect the power cords, 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 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 C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV am plifier (receiver ).

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

CD/DVD player

l : Signal flow

(yellow)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(green)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(red)(blue)

(green) (blue)

(red)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

A If you are connecting to a video input jack

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

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

Use the red and wh it e pl ugs to connect to the audio input jacks (p age 21). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

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

C 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 color reproduction and high quality images.

Green Blue Red

Notes

• Connect the playe r directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you m ay no t rec ei ve a clear image on the TV screen.

B/PR or Y/CB/CR)

Green Blue Red

Hookups

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

• For Asian/Oceanian models only You can switch the player’s color system to match the color system of the connected TV (page 16).

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Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart below to se lect the c onnection that best sui ts your syst em. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the foll owing connections, through .

Components to be connected Connection Your setup

• Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 48), TVS WIDE (page 48)

A D

(page 21) Example

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 48)

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects: none

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

• Surround effects: D olb y Surround (Pro Logic) (page 66)

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

• Surround effects: Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 66), DTS (5.1ch) (page 67), MPEG audio (5.1ch) (page 67)

* Manufactured under license fr om Dol by

Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolb y Laboratories.

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are tradema rk s

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

and two speakers

(page 22) Example

(page 23) Example

(page 24) Example

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

CD/DVD player

Hookups

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l : Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (pa ge

18).

z Hint

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

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

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Connecting to a stereo amp lifier (rece iver) and 2 speakers/Co nnecting to

an MD deck or DAT deck

If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has 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 (receiver).

CD/DVD player

B-1

B-2

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

z Hint

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

B-1

, you can use the supplied

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

(red)

to audio input

MD deck/DAT deck

Note

If you select one of the TVS effects (page 47) while playing a disc, no sound will come from your speakers with the connection.

B-2

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

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (D ol by D igital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks onl y, use . If you r amplifier (receiver) has a di gital input jack, use .

CD/DVD player

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

C-2

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

C-1

(white)

Hookups

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

l: Signal flow

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Center

Note

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

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

(red)(white)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Front (R)Front (L)

Rear (mono)

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