Sony DVP-NC665P Operating manual

3-081-946-12(1)

CD/DVD

Player

Operating Instructions

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-NC665P

Serial No.______________

For Customers in Canada

If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for

Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.

For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

DVP-NC665P

© 2003 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.

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.

CAUTION :

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC

SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE

OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

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

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.

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.

•Do not place heavy objects on the player.

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. Plasma Display Panel television and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

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.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes about the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Guide to the Control Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Step 6: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play/Multi-disc Resume). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the DVD’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Playing an MP3 Audio Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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

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Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search, Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Checking the Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

49

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

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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

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

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

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

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . . . . . . . . . 56

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 64 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 71 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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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.

•“DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.

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

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD

VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/

DVD-Rs in video mode or

DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format

Functions available for 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 (page 72)

DVD-RW (page 72)

VIDEO CD

Music CD

“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are trademarks.

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.

DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will also play on this player.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO 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

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–MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

•Data part of CD-Extras

•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 VIDEO with a different region code.

•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.

Notes

•Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs

Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.

The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. Also, images in DVD-RW discs with CPRM* protection may not be played if they contain a copy protection signal. “Copyright lock” appears on the screen. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.

*CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyright for images.

•Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this 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 (27)

B DISC SELECT 1 – 5 buttons (28) C (remote sensor) (15)

D Front panel display (9) E H (playback) button (27)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

F X (pause) button (28) G x (stop) button (28)

H ./> (previous/next) buttons (28) I EXCHANGE button (29)

J A (open/close) button (27) K DISC SKIP button (27)

L PROGRESSIVE button (18, 24) M PROGRESSIVE indicator (18) N PICTURE MODE button (55) O SURROUND button (51)

P ONE/ALL button (36) Q LOAD button (28)

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

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Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

Disc numbers (28)		Lights up when you can	Playing time of the
Disc type		change the angle (53)	current title (46)

Current disc All discs	Playing Lights up during Repeat Play (39)
mode (36)	status

Current audio signal (49)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (32)

	Disc numbers (28)
Disc type	Current playing time (46)

Current disc	All discs	Playing Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (40)
	mode (36)	status

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

Disc numbers (28)

Current track (46)

Disc type

Current playing time (46)

	Current	All discs	Playing	Lights up during Repeat Play (39)
	disc	mode (36)	status

Lights up when playing

MP3 audio tracks (33)

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Rear panel

ADIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21) (22) (23)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21) (22) (23)

CLINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack (20) (21) (22)

D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16) E S VIDEO OUT jack (16)

FCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks (16)

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Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (62) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (27) C Number buttons (31)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (36) E SUBTITLE button (53) F AUDIO button (49)

G ./> PREV (previous) /NEXT buttons (28)

H t m/T M SCAN/SLOW buttons (41)

I X PAUSE button (28) J H PLAY button (27)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

K C/X/x/c buttons (31) L DISPLAY button (12) M TOP MENU button (31)

N [/1 (on/standby) button (27) O VOL (volume) +/– buttons (62)

The + button has a tactile dot.* P TV/VIDEO button (62)

Q TIME/TEXT button (45) R DISC SKIP button (27) S ANGLE button (53)

T SUR (surround) button (51)

U PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)

	button (44)
V REPEAT button (39)
W	INSTANT SEARCH/STEP
	button (28, 41)
X	INSTANT REPLAY/STEP
	button (28, 41)

Y x STOP button (28) Z ENTER button (24)

wj O RETURN button (29) wk MENU button (31) (33)

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

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Guide to the Control Menu Display

Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:

, Control Menu display 1 m

Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only) m

ADVANCED display (DVD only, see page 47.) m

Control Menu display off

z Hint

You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting “OFF” under “ADVANCED” in the Control Menu (page 47).

Control Menu

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details, please refer to the pages in parentheses.

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO

Currently playing disc number

Currently playing title number*

Currently playing chapter number**

Total number of titles*

Total number of

Playback status

(N Playback, X Pause,

Control Menu items

chapters**

x Stop, etc.)

1

PLAY

Type of disc being

1 2 ( 2 7 )

DVD VIDEO

played back

1 8 ( 3 4 )

Playing time

Selected item

T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF

OFF

Current setting

1: ENGLISH

Options

2: FRENCH

Function name of

3: SPANISH

selected Control

Menu item

SUBTITLE

Select:

ENTER

Cancel: RETURN

Operation message

*Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs.

**Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, MP3 audio track number for DATA CDs.

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List of Control Menu Items

Item

Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

DISC (page 42)

Selects the disc to be played.

TITLE (page 42)/SCENE (page 42)/TRACK (page 42)

Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.

CHAPTER (page 42)/INDEX (page 42)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

ALBUM (page 42)

Selects the album to be played.

TRACK (page 42)

Selects the track to be played.

INDEX (page 42)

Selects the index to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 31)

Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited

PLAY LIST.

TIME/TEXT (page 42)

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.

Input the time code for picture and music searching.

Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD’s track name.

AUDIO (page 49)

Changes the audio setting.

SUBTITLE (page 53)

Displays the subtitles.

Changes the subtitle language.

ANGLE (page 53)

Changes the angle.

TVS (TV Virtual Surround) (page 51)

Selects the surround functions.

ADVANCED (page 47)

Displays the information (bit rate or layer) of the disc currently playing.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 58)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 63)

QUICK Setup (page 24)

Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect

ratio of the TV and the audio output signals.

CUSTOM Setup

In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust other various settings.

RESET

Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

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ALL DISCS/ONE DISC (page 36)

Selects All Discs or One Disc mode.

PROGRAM (page 36)

Selects the disc, title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.

SHUFFLE (page 38)

Plays the disc, title, chapter, or track in random order.

REPEAT (page 39)

Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/ track/album repeatedly.

A-B REPEAT (page 40)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

BNR (page 54)

Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen.

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 55)

Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best suits the program you are watching.

DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 56)

Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.

PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 44)

Divides the screen into 9 subscreens to help you find the scene you want quickly.

z Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green	t	when you select any item except

“OFF.” (“TVS,” “PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “BNR,” “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” only). The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed. The “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” indicator lights up in green when any setting other than “STANDARD” is selected.

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Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.

Notes

•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

•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)

Hookups

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.

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Step 3: 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

(supplied)

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(yellow)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

CD/DVD player

Component
video cord (not
supplied)	(green)
	(blue)
	(red)
	TV, projector or AV
	amplifier (receiver)

(green) (blue) (red)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to S VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO cord

TV, projector or AV

(not supplied)

amplifier (receiver)

l : Signal flow

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 20). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

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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)

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. If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel to accept progressive video signals. See “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” on the next page for more information.

Green	Green
Blue	Blue
Red	Red

When connecting to a wide screen TV

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

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

•Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switches the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

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Using the PROGRESSIVE button

You can fine-tune the Progressive 480p video signal output when you press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue) and connect the player using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV that is able to accept the video signal in progressive format.

Conversion Modes

DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from the TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both Video and Film.

In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in PROGRESSIVE mode (60 frames per second), the progressive video signal needs to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.

Press PROGRESSIVE repeatedly to turn or change the displays as follows:

NORMAL (INTERLACE)*

PROGRESSIVE AUTO*

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO*

PROGRESSIVE FILM*

* Appears as NORMAL, P AUTO, P VIDEO, or P FILM on the front panel display

•NORMAL (INTERLACE)

Select this when you are connected to a standard (Interlace format) TV.

•PROGRESSIVE AUTO

Select this when you are connected to a progressive TV. This will automatically detect if you are playing Film based or Video based software and convert the signal to the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position when you are connected to a progressive TV.

•PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

Select this when you are connected to a progressive TV. This will set the conversion mode for Video based software, regardless of the type of software that you are playing.

•PROGRESSIVE FILM

Select this when you are connected to a progressive TV. This will set the conversion mode for Film based software, regardless of the type of software that you are playing.

Notes

•When you select PROGRESSIVE FILM, the progressive format images may become unclear or unnatural. If this happens, select PROGRESSIVE VIDEO.

•When you play video based software with progressive signals, sections of some types of images may appear unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Images from the S VIDEO OUT and LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks are unaffected as they are output in the normal (interlace) format.

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Step 4: 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 20)	Example

• Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 51), TVS WIDE (page 51)

Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers

B (page 21) Example

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 52) or

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 52)

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby*	C (page 22) Example
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6
speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
(page 68)

AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack	D (page 23) Example
having a Dolby Digital or DTS** decoder and 6
speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 68),
DTS (5.1ch) (page 68)

*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)*	(yellow)*	TV
(white)	(white)
(red)	(red)
	Audio/video
to LINE OUT	cord (supplied)
	to audio input

L/R (AUDIO)

l: Signal flow

*The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 16).

z Hint

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

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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

Hookups

			Coaxial digital	Stereo audio cord
			cord (not supplied)	(not supplied)

(white)

	or	or
			(red)
to DIGITAL OUT			to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)		(white)
Remove jack cap			(red)
before connecting.
to coaxial or optical			to audio input
digital input
[Speakers]	Stereo amplifier (receiver)
Front (L)
			MD deck/DAT deck
Front (R)
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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
	Coaxial digital cord	audio cord (not
		supplied)
	(not supplied)
			(white)
	or	or
			(red)
	to DIGITAL OUT		to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
	(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
	Optical digital cord
	(not supplied)	(white)	(red)
	Remove jack cap
	before connecting.
	to coaxial or optical digital input		to audio input
	[Speakers]		[Speakers]
	Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby
	Surround decoder

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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D Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder and 6 speakers

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver).

CD/DVD player

Hookups

to DIGITAL OUT

to DIGITAL OUT

(COAXIAL)

(OPTICAL)

Coaxial digital cord

or

Optical digital cord

(not supplied)

(not supplied)

Remove jack cap

before connecting.

to coaxial digital

to optical digital

[Speakers]

input

input

[Speakers]

AV amplifier (receiver) having

a decoder

Rear (L)

Subwoofer

Rear (R)

l: Signal flow

Note

After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 24).

Front (L)

Center

Front (R)

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Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.

Step 6: Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..

1 Turn on the TV.

2 Press [/1.

Press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel only if you have made video connection C (page 16) and wish to view progressive video signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in blue when the player outputs progressive signal.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.” appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, select “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page 64).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

		OSD:	ENGLISH
		MENU:	ENGLISH
		AUDIO:	FRENCH
		SUBTITLE:	SPANISH
			PORTUGUESE

5 Press X/x to select a language.

The player uses the language selected here to display the menu and subtitles as well.

6 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.

	SCREEN SETUP
		TV TYPE:	4:3 LETTER BOX
		SCREEN SAVER:	4:3 LETTER BOX
		BACKGROUND:	4:3 PAN SCAN
		BLACK LEVEL:		16:9
		BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT	OUT):	ON

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