Sony DVP-NC615 User Manual

3-074-252-11(1)

CD/DVD

Player

Operating Instructions

DVP-NC615

© 2002 Sony Corporation

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 “dangerous voltage”

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence

of important operating and

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

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

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 the 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.

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Precautions

•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		X
		DVP–XXXX
power consumption t		00V 00Hz
	00W	0-000-000-00
		NO.

On safety

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

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

•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.

•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 designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

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

•Do not place heavy objects on the player.

For the model supplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC plug of your unit 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 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.

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 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.

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On transporting the player

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

1Remove all the discs from the disc tray.

2Press Z to close the disc tray.

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

3Press ?/1 to turn off the player.

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

4Disconnect the AC power cord.

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

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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 Start 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 Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	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 Stopped the Disc
(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 Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37

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

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/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

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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 and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 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 Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 70 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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About this Manual

Check your model

The instructions in this manual are for DVP-NC615 sold in the U.S.A., Canada, Asia and Oceania. The differences between 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 names 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 operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Asian/Oceanian models only.”

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

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD

VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-

RWs 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/CD- RWs 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.

This Player Can Play the

Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Music CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVDs labeled ALL will also play on this 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.

X Region code

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

00W NO.

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 conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

•Data part of CD-Extras

•DVD-RWs in VR mode

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•DVD-ROMs

•DVD Audio discs

•HD layer on Super Audio CDs

*A logical format of files and folders on CDROMs defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

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 adhesive 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 player 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 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 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.

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.

Notes about the 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.

•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.

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Index to Parts and Controls

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

Front panel

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

Lights up in green when the power is on and lights up in red when the player is in standby mode.

B DISC SELECT 1 – 5 buttons (29) C (remote sensor) (15)

D Front panel display (10) E H (playback) button (28)

The H button has a tactile 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 button (29)

O PICTURE MODE button (52)

*Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

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Front panel display

When playing back a DVD

Playing status

Disc numbers (29)

Disc type	Current disc

Lights up when you can change the angle (50)

Playing time (45)

	Current audio	Current title and	For Asian/Oceanian models only
	signal (47)	chapter (45)	Lights up when the player outputs
	All discs	Current play	the signal in NTSC format
		mode (37)
	mode (37)

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

	Playing status		Disc numbers (29)
Disc type				Current scene (45)	Playing time (45)

All discs mode (37)	Current disc	For Asian/Oceanian models only
		Lights up when the player outputs the

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (41)

signal in NTSC format

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

			Disc numbers (29)		Current track and
	Playing status				index (45)
Disc type			Current disc			Playing time (45)

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

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Rear panel

ADIGITAL 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)

ECOMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (18)

(The jack names differ depending on the models.

U.S./Canadian models: Y, PB, PR Asian/Oceanian models: Y, CB, CR)

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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 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (37) E SUBTITLE button (50) F AUDIO button (46)

G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (29)

Hm/M SCAN/SLOW buttons (31)

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

The H button has a tactile 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 tactile 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 reference when operating the player.

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Guide to On-Screen

Displays (Control Bar)

The following explains the Control Bar. The Control Bar is used for making adjustments to the settings or displaying information during playback.

The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. The numbers in parentheses indicate reference pages.

Displaying the Control Bar during playback

The following displays appear when the DISPLAY button is 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 when A-B Repeat Play is set.)

1 2 3 4 5 6

CHAPTER

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.

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Display 2

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

	7 8 9 q;								qa

G TVS (47) H “BNR” (51)

I “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” (52)

J“DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” (53)

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

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Display 3

The following playback information is displayed.

Example: When playing a DVD.

		qs qd qf		qg	qh
			3:DVD T41 –	8 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)

m

Display 4 (DVD playback only)

DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

qj

Q Format of the current audio signal (47)

m

No display

m

Return to Display 1

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Displaying the Control Bar in stop mode

The following displays appear when the DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed during stop mode. You can make basic adjustments and customize the player to suit your viewing preferences.

Display 1

The following settings can be made.

QUICK

A SETUP (61)

•Select QUICK to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.

•Select CUSTOM to make a full range of adjustments.

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

B PARENTAL CONTROL(55)

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

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Display 2

Shows the same information as Display 1 during playback.

CHAPTER

m

Display 3

Shows the same information as Display 2 during playback.

m

Display 4

Shows the same information as Display 3 during playback.

3:DVD T41 – 8 T 1:01:57

m

No display

m

Return to Display 1

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Simple Start Guide

Quick Overview

A quick overview presented in this guide 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.

Notes

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

•Be sure to disconnect 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) (1)

•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

•A plug adapter is included with some models.

Step 2: Inserting

Batteries into the

Remote

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 a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

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

Guide Start Simple

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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	3 Power source
to LINE OUT	to LINE OUT	TV
L/R (AUDIO)	(VIDEO)
	to video input

1 Audio/video
cord (supplied)	to audio input
l : Signal flow	2 Power source

Depending on the TV type, the image of some discs may not fit your TV screen.

If you want to change the aspect ratio, please 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) jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.

For Asian/Oceanian models only To change the color system

The color system of the player is set to NTSC or PAL. If the on-screen menu of the player does not appear on the TV, change the color 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 pressing 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.

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Step 4: Playing a Disc

Guide Start Simple

		Disc compartment number
	With the playback side facing down
	ATurn on the TV.	After Step 6
	BPress [/1 on the player.	Depending on the disc, a menu may be
		displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the
	CSwitch the input selector on your	item you want from the menu and play the
		DVD (page 33) or VIDEO CD disc (page 33).
	TV so that the signal from the
		To stop playing
	player appears on the TV screen.
	DPress A on the player to open the	Press x.
		To remove the disc
	disc tray.
	EPlace the disc on the tray with the	Press A.
		To turn off the player
	playback side facing down.
		Press [/1. The player enters standby mode
	FPress H.	and the power indicator lights up in red.

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

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Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the 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 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)	Audio/video cord	Component video
	(supplied)	cord (not
		supplied)	(green)
			(blue)
			(red)
			TV, projector or AV
TV, projector or AV			amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
(yellow)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)	(green) (blue) (red)
CD/DVD player

S VIDEO cord

TV, projector or AV

(not supplied)

l : Signal flow

amplifier (receiver)

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A If you are connecting to a video input jack

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

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

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 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/PB/PR or Y/CB/CR)

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

Green	Green
Blue	Blue
Red	Red

Notes

•Connect the player directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen.

VCR

CD/DVD player
		TV

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 select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the following connections,	A through	D .
Components to be connected	Connection		Your setup
TV	A	(page 21)	Example

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

Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers

B (page 22) Example

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 48) or

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects: none

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby*	C (page 23) Example
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6
speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
(page 66)

AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack	D (page 24) Example
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 from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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A Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

CD/DVD player

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l: Signal flow

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

z Hint

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

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TV

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

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B Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck

If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use B-1 . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use B-2 . 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

Coaxial digital		Stereo audio cord
		(not supplied)	(white)
cord (not supplied)
	or		(red)
to DIGITAL OUT			to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
(COAXIAL)
		(white)	(red)
to coaxial digital			to audio input
input
[Speakers]	Stereo amplifier (receiver)
Front (L)
			MD deck/DAT deck

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

z Hint

In connection B-1 you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio cord.

Note

If you select one of the TVS effects (page 47) while playing a disc, no sound will come from your speakers with the B-2 connection.

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

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.

If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use C-1 . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use C-2 .

CD/DVD player

Stereo

audio cord (not

Coaxial digital cord supplied)	(white)
(not supplied)
or	(red)
to DIGITAL OUT	to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
(COAXIAL)
(white)	(red)
to coaxial digital input	to audio input
[Speakers]	[Speakers]
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby
Surround decoder

Hookups

Rear (L)	Rear (R)		Front (L) Front (R)
	Subwoofer	Center	Rear (mono)

l: Signal flow

Note

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

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