Sony DVP-NC875V User Manual

CD/DVD Player

Operating Inst ructions

2-059-564-11(1)

DVP-NC875V

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.

The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

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

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.

CAUTION

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

“dangerous voltage”

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

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-NC875V Serial No.______________

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.

Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

Use

Power sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization

This set is equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Follow the instructions below:

For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug:

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

For the set with a three-wire grounding type ac plug:

This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart stand tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

S3125A

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ven tila tion. To ensure reliab le operation of the set, and to protec t it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

• Never cov er the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.

• Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

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• Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Antennas Outdoor antenna grounding

If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below.

An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits. WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection aga inst voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National E lectrical Code provides information with respect to proper groun ding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding o f the lead-in wire to an antenn a disc ha rge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenn a-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, a nd requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code

Antenna Lead in Wire

Ground Clamp

Electric Service Equipment

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and powerline surges.

Antenna Discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250 Part H)

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power cord or plug is damaged or fraye d.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set.

• If the set has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damage d.

• If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating in structions. Improper adjustment of other contro ls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation.

• When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Che ck

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition.

Precautions

On safety

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• Keep the player and the discs away from equipment with st rong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large louds peakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on t he 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 oper at e pr ope rl y. In thi s case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about hal f an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the p la yer, take out any discs. If you don’t, the di sc 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 te levision screen. Pl asma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this.

On transporting the player

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

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

Make sure that “NO DISC” appears on the front panel d is pl ay.

3 Press ?/1 to turn off the playe r.

The player ente rs standby mode.

4 Disconnect the AC power cord.

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

Table of Contents

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

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

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Guide to the Control Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

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

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Step 6: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Resuming Playback Fro m the Poi nt Where You Stopped the Disc

(Multi-disc Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Various Play Mode Functions

(Program Play, Shuffle Play, R epeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . 41

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Searching for a Particular Poin t on a Disc

(Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Searching for a Title/Chap t er/Tr ac k/ Scene, etc. (Search mode) . . . . . . . . . 47

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Surround Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Enjoying Mo vies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Locking Discs

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL). . . . . . . . . 70

Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the

Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Setting the Display or Sound Tra ck Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 78

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Self-diagnosis Functio n (W hen letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . 89

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

About This Manual

This Player Can Play the

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they hav e 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.

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

Icons Meanings

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs or DVD-RWs/DVDRs in video mode

Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

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

Functions available for Super Audio CDs

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

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks and JPEG im ag e files)

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard

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

Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO (page 89)

DVD-RW (page 89)

Super Audio CD (page 89)

VIDEO CD

Music CD

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

Note about CDs

The player can pl ay CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of

format conformi ng to ISO 9660* Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

–KODAK Picture CD format

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following dis cs :

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on the previous page.

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.

• Data part of CD-Extras.

• DVD-ROMs.

• DVD Audios.

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 no n- st andard shape (e.g., card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the ad hesive 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/DVDRs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or th e cha racteristics of the recording device and authoring softwa re . The disc will not play if it has not bee n corr e ct ly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the reco rd ing de vice. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

• Music discs encoded with copyright protecti on

technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music dis cs encode d wit h 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.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and onl y w ill play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This sys tem is used to protect copyrig ht s.

ALL

Region code

DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this player.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Pla yback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, there may be no region code indi cation, even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

00V 00Hz

NO.

DVP–XXXX

00W

0-000-000-00

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 play er pla y s DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers desi gned, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

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Copyrights

This product i ncorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Us e of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unle ss otherwise author ized by Macrovision. Reverse engineer in g or disassembly is prohibited.

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.

• If you have printed the disc's label, dry the label before playing.

Index to Parts an d Controls

For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) button (34) B SUPER AUDIO CD indicator (39, 91)

Lights up when:

–playing an HD (High Density) layer of

Super Audio CDs.

–no disc is inserted.

C MULTI CHANNEL indicator (39, 91)

Lights up when:

–playing a disc that contains multiple

audio signal channels.

–no disc is inserted.

D DISC 1 – 5 buttons (35) E H (play) button (34) F X (pause) button (35)

G x (stop) button (35) H ./> (previous/next) buttons (46) I (remote sensor) (18) J A (open/close) button (34) K DISC SKIP button (34) L PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (21)

Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.

M EXCHANGE bu tton (36) N Disc tray (34) O Front panel display (12)

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Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

Disc type

Current disc

Disc numbers (35)

All Discs Repeat mode (44)

Current audio signal (53)

Lights up when you can change the angle (58)

Playing status

Lights up during Repeat Play (44)

Playing time of the current title (51)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Pl ayback Control (PBC) (40)

Disc numbers (35)

Disc type

Current disc

All Discs Repeat mode (44)

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (44)

Current playing time (51)

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

Disc numbers (35)

Disc type*

Current disc

* When playing the HD layer of Super Audio CDs, the disc type is not displayed.

z Hint

You can adjust the lighting of the front pan el display by setting “DIMMER” in “ CUSTOM SETUP.” (page 80)

All Discs Repeat mode (44)

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (64)

Playing status

Current track (51)

Lights up during Repeat Play (44)

Current playing time (51)

Rear panel

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL

OUT

FRONT

5.1CH OUTPUT

CENTER

WOOFER

REAR

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PRPB

A DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (26)

(27) (28)

B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (26)

(27) (28)

C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (28) D LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (25)

(26) (27)

E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (19) F S VIDEO OUT jack (19) G COMP ONEN T VIDEO OUT (Y, P

R) jacks (19)

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Remote

A TV/DVD switch (74)

Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35)

B C Number buttons (38)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (41) E SUBTITLE button (58) F AUDIO button (53) G REPEAT button (44) H SHUFFLE button (43) I SA- CD MULTI/2CH butto n (39) J SA-CD/CD button (39) K ./> PREV/NEXT buttons (35) L m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (47)

M H PLAY button (34)

The H button has a t actile dot.*

N X PAUSE button (35) O C/X/x/c buttons (38) P DISPLAY button (15) Q TOP MENU button (38) R [/1 (on/standby) button (34 ) S VOL +/– buttons (74)

The + button has a t actile dot.*

T TV/VIDEO/TIME/TEXT button (50) U DISC SKIP button (34) V ENTER button (30, 74) W ANGLE button (58) X SUR button (54) Y PICTURE MODE button (59) Z SEARCH MODE button (47)

wj ALBUM +/– button (35, 64) wk PICTURE NAVI button (49, 65) wl ZOOM button (35, 65) e; INSTANT ADVANCE/STEP

button (35, 47 )

ea INSTANT REPLAY/STEP

button (35, 47 )

es x STOP button (35) ed ENTER button (30) ef O RETURN button (36) eg MENU button (38) (63)

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

the player.

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 Contro l M enu display as follows:

Control Menu display 1

Control Menu display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show di fferent items depend ing on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.

Control Menu items

Selected item

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

*1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/ Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs.

*2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/

Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number or

JPEG image file number for DATA CDs. *3 Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” *4 Display s th e d a te for JPEG files.

Control Menu display 2 (appear s f or certa in discs only)

Control Menu display off

Currently playing disc number Currently playing title number* Currently playing chapter number* Total number of titles*

Total number of chapters*

1 1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

OFF

) )

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF SET ON

PROGRAM

ENTER DISPLAY

Quit:

DVD VIDEO

Playback status (N Playback,

X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

Type of disc being played*

Playing time* Current setting Options

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY.

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List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

DISC (page 47)

Selects the disc to be pl ayed.

TITLE (page 47)/SCENE (page 47)/TRACK (page 47)

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

CHAPTER (page 47)/INDEX (page 47)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

TRACK (page 47)

Selects the track to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 38)

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

TIME/TEXT (page 47)

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 track name.

MULTI/2CH (page 39)

Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.

PROGRAM (page 41)

Selects the title, chapte r, or trac k t o pla y in the order you want.

SHUFFLE (page 43)

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

REPEAT (page 44)

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

A-B REPEAT (page 45)

Specifies the parts you want to pla y re peatedly.

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 59)

Adjust the vid eo si gnal f rom th e play er. You can se lect the pi cture qualit y th at bes t sui ts the program you are watching.

SHARPNESS (page 60)

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

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 70)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 77)

QUICK Setup (page 30) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, the audio output signal, an d the size of t he spea ke rs your a re usi ng. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup settin g, you can adj u st va ri o us oth er sett in gs. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

ALBUM (page 62)

Selects the al bum to be played.

FILE (page 47)

Selects the JPEG imag e file to be played.

DATE (page 65)

Displays the date the picture was ta ke n by a digi ta l cam e ra.

INTERVAL (page 68)

Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.

EFFECT (page 68)

Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.

MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 67)

Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green

except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS” only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST” (default setting). The “MULTI/2CH” indicator lights up in green when you select the multi-channel playback area on a Super Audio CD.

when you select any item

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Hooking Up the Player

Follow steps 1 to 6 to hoo k 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 conn ect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.

• Be sure to disconne c t the powe r cor d of each compone nt before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Au dio/Video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

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.

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect th is player to your TV moni tor, pr ojector, or AV ampl ifier ( receive r) using a video cord. Select one of the patter ns A through C, according to the inp ut jack on yo ur TV moni tor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view p rogr essi ve si gnal (480 p) pi ctur es wi th a c ompat ible TV, proje ctor , or moni tor, you must use pattern A.

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INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(green)

(blue)

(red)

l : Signal flow

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

FRONT

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL

OUT

Audio/video cord (supplied)

CENTER

WOOFER

VIDEO

AUDIO

REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

LINE OUT

(green)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

OUT

(blue)

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO cord (not suppli e d)

to S VIDEO OUT

PRPB

(red)

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

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A If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier

(receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks us in g a component video cord (not suppl ie d) or three video cords (not supplied) of th e same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate col or reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, use this connection and pres s the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to output progressive signals. For details, see “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 21).

B, PR)

Green Blue Red

B If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of an audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on t he front panel.

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow White (L) Red (R)

C If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on t he front panel.

When connecting to a wide scree n TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 79.

Notes

• Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass th e play er si g n al s via th e VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If you r TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack.

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displa ye d in the picture. In case of 480 progressive scan pi ct ur e probl e ms, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 480p DVD player model, please contact our customer service center.

Using the PROGRESSIVE button

By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel, you can select the signal format in which the player outputs video signals (Progressive or Interlace), and the conversion method for progressive signal s. The PROGRESSIVE i ndi cator lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, th e di splay changes as fo llows:

PROGRESSIVE AUTO

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

NORMAL (INTERLACE)

◆PROGRESSIVE AUTO

Select th is setting when: –your TV accepts progressive s ig nals, and, –the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Normally select this under the above condition . This automatically detects the software type, and selects the approp r i ate conversion method. Note that the picture will not be clea r or no pictu re will a ppear if yo u select these se ttings whe n either of the above conditions is not met.

◆PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

Select th is setting when: –your TV accepts progressive s ig nals, and, –the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and, –you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software. Select this if the im a ge is not cle ar when you select PR OGRESSI VE AUTO. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met.

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◆NORMAL (Interlac e)

Select th is setting when: –your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, –your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LI NE OUT

(VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT).

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About DVD software types and the conver sion method

DVD software can be divided into two types: film-based software and video-based software. Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields per seco nd. Film-based softwar e is derived fro m film and displays images at 24 frames per seco nd. Some DVD softw ar e contains both video and film. In order for the se images to appear natural on your scr een when output in pr ogressive form at, the progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.

Note

When you play video-based software in pr ogre ssive signal format, sections of some type s of im ag es ma y 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.

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart bel ow to select th e connectio n that be st suits your syst em. Be sure to also rea d the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the follow i ng connections, through .

Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example)

• Surround effects: – TVS DYNAMIC (page 54) – TVS WIDE (page 54)

A D

(page 25)

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Stereo amplifier (receiver)

• Surround effects: – TVS STANDARD (page 54)

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects: – TVS STANDARD (page 54)

AV amplifier (receiver ) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder speakers

• Surround effects: – Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 89)

AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and 4 to 6 speakers

• Surround effects: – Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 89) – DTS (5.1 ch) (page89) – Super Audio CD Multi channel (page 89)

AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks having a Do lby Digital, or DT S *2 decoder and 6 speakers

• Surround effects: – Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 89) – DTS (5.1 ch) (page 89)

and two speakers

and 3 to 6

(page 26)

(page 27)

(page 28)

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z Hint

If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection .

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

*2 Manufactured unde r li cense from Digital

Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending. “DT S” an d “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Connecting to your TV

This connection w i ll use your TV’s spea ker s for sound.

CD/DVD player

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/ DIGITAL

DIGITAL

CENTER

OPTICAL

DOLBY

OUT

FRONT

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

AUDIO

REAR

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

PRPB

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

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(yellow)*

AUDIO

VIDEO

(white)

LINE OUT

to LINE OUT

(red)

L/R (AUDIO)

l: Signal flow

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

19).

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 amplifier ( receiver) and 2 speakers/C onnecting 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

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/

DIGITAL

CENTER

OPTICAL

DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

FRONT

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

AUDIO

REAR

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

PRPB

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

B-1

B-2

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

DOLBY

DIGITAL

OUT

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical dig ital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

(red)

(white)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

(red)

to audio input

MD deck/DAT deck

AUDIO

LINE OUT

B-1

VIDEO

Note

Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the DIGITAL OUT jacks.

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

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

You can enjoy 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

CENTER

OPTICAL PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

FRONT

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

AUDIO

REAR

LINE OUT

C-2

S VIDEO

PRPB

COMPONENT

OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

C-1

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C-2

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY

DIGITAL

OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

(white)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Center

(red)

(white)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(red)

to audio input

Rear (mono)

AUDIO

LINE OUT

[Speakers]

C-1

VIDEO

Front (R)Front (L)

l: Signal flow

Notes

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

• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the DIGITAL OUT jacks.

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Connecting to a n AV amplifier (receiver) wit h 5.1 ch input j acks and/o r a

digital input jack and 4 to 6 speakers

If your AV ampli fier (receiver) has 5. 1 channel inputs, use . If you want to u se t he Do lb y Di gi tal , o r DTS d ec ode r fu nc tio n on y our AV a mpli fi er (r ecei ve r), connect to its digital jack using . With the fo llowing connection s, you can enjoy a more

D-2

realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.

CD/DVD player

COAXIAL

D-2

COAXIAL

CENTER

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL

WOOFER

AUDIO

REAR

FRONT

5.1CH OUTPUT

OUT

LINE OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PRPB

to 5.1CH OUTPUT

D-1

CENTER

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY

DIGITAL

OUT

Optical digital cord (not suppli e d)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Center

Subwoofer

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

AV amplifier (receiver) ha ving

5.1ch inputs or/and a decoder

REAR

WOOFER

FRONT

5.1CH OUTPUT

Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

: Connecting to the 5.1 ch input jacks

D-1

You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound using the inter n al Dolby Digital, DTS, or Supe r Audio CD Multi decoder of this player.

: Connecting to a digital input jack

D-2

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, or D T S decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.

z Hints

• For connection For correct speaker lo cation, refer to the operating instructions of the connected components.

• To enhance the so und pe rfo rm a nc e:

– Use high-performance speaker s. – Use front, rear, and center speakers of the same

size and performance .

– Place the subwoofer between the left and right

front speakers.

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Notes

For connection

• After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “DTS” in Quick Setup (page 30).

• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96kHz sampling freq ue nc y, set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “96kHz/24bit” (page 83).

• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the DIGITAL OUT jack.

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