Sony DVP-NS29 User Manual

CD/DVD Player

Operating Inst ructions

2-651-444-11(1)

DVP-NS29

WARNING

Notes About the

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

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.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with

or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of material s w ill help to conserv e natural resource s. For mo re detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

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

Installing

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

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 centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available disc/lens cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

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

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the p l ayer and have it checked by qualifi ed personnel before operating it any fur th er .

On power sources

• The player is no t discon nected from the AC power source (mains) 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 pla yer from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mai ns lead), grasp the p lu g itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the play er i n a l oc at io n wi th a dequ at 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 th e pl ayer in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

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 t he player, 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, disc/lens cleaners

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause the apparatus to 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.

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

Table of Contents

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

Notes About the Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

This Player Can Play the Following Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Index to Parts and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hookups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hooking Up the Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 6: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the DVD’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Pla y, R epeat Play,

A-B Repeat Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Searching for a Particular Poin t on a Dis c (S ear ch, Scan, Slow-motion Play,

Freeze Frame). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Sharpening the Pictures (SHARPNESS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Enjoying MP3 Audio and JPEG Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Controlling Your TV With the Supplied R emote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Setting the Display or Sound Tra ck Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 56

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Self-diagnosis Functio n (W hen letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 64

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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 DVDRWs/DVD-Rs.

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

Icons Meanings

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

Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

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

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

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing

audio tracks and JPEG image files

MP3 Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-

RWs/DVD-Rs) containing MP3

*1 MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for

Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data.

audio tracks and JPEG image files.

This Player Can Play the Following Disc s

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/-R

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cann ot p l ay t he following discs:

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

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD forma t.

• Data part of CD- E xt ras.

• DVD Audios.

• HD layer on Super Au di o CD s.

DVD+RW/+R

VIDEO CD Music CD

CD-RW/-R

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-Video” and the “CD” logo are trademarks.

Note about CDs/DVDs

The player can play 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 conforming 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 (Internation al Organization for Standardization).

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO 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.

Region code

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

ALL

Region code

DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this player.

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

00V 00Hz

NO.

DVP–XXXX

00W

0-000-000-00

The player can play DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: –MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of

format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

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 the char ac te r is tics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correc tl y finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the r ecor ding device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finali zed . In th is cas e, v iew the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

• Music discs encoded with copyrigh t protect ion

technologies

This product is designed to playback di sc s tha t conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technol ogie s a re ma r ke te d by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some tha t do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

• Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the othe r side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guar a nte e d.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyrigh t protection techn ol ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and oth er in te llectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, an d is in te nded for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineer i ng or disassembly is prohibited.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intent i onally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producer s designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Index to Parts an d Controls

For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) button (21) B Disc tray (2 1) C F ront panel display (9) D (remote sensor) (14) E A (open/close) button (21)

Rear panel

DIGITAL OUT

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (17) B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (17)

LINE OUT

AUDIO

VIDEOCOAXIAL

(RGB)

LINE

F H (play) button (21) G X (pause) button (22) H x (stop) button (22) I ./> (previous/next) buttons (30)

CENTER

C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (15) D LINE (RGB) - TV jack (15)

Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

Disc type

Lights up during Repeat Play (28)

Playing status

Current audio signal (38)

Lights up when you can change the angle (40)

Current title/chapter or playing time (34)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (25)

Disc type

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (29)

Current scene or playing ti me (34)

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

Playing status

Lights up dur i ng Repeat Play (28)

Current track (34)

Disc type

* When playing DATA DVDs, the DVD indicator is displayed.

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (44)

Playing time (34)

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Remote

J m/M (scan/slow) buttons

(31)

K ZOOM button (22, 47) L SL OW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons

(22)

M (audio) button (37) N (subtitle) button (40) O [/1 (on/ standby) button (21) P 2 (volume) +/– buttons (54)

The + button has a t actile dot.*

Q t (TV/video) button (54) R PICTURE NAVI (picture na vigation)

button (33, 47 )

S TIME/TEXT button (34) T MENU button (24) U ENTER button (19) V DISPLAY button (11) W H (play) button (21)

The H button has a t actile dot.*

X x (stop) button (22) Y X (pause) button (22) Z SUR (surround) button (38)

wj (angle) button (40)

A TV [/1 (on/ standby) button (54) B Z (open/close) button (22) C Number buttons (24)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (26) E TOP MENU button (24) F C/X/x/c buttons (24) G O RETURN (return) button (22) H / (replay/step/

advance/step) buttons (22, 31)

I ./> (previous/next) butt ons (2 2)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)

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 display 2 (DATA CDs/DATA DVDs only)

Control Menu display off

Control Menu items

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

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/CDs, album number for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs.

*2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs,

MP3 audio track number or JPEG image file

number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. *3 Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” *4 Displays the date for JPEG files.

PROGRAM

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF SET ON

ENTER DISPLAY

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

Total number of chapters*

) )

PLAY DVD VIDEO

Quit:

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

TITLE (page 31)/SCENE (page 32)/TRACK (page 31)

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

CHAPTER (page 31)/INDEX (page 31)

Selects th e chapter or index to be played.

TRACK (page 32)

Selects the track to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 24)

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

TIME/TEXT (page 31)

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/DATA DVD track/file name.

PROGRAM (page 26)

Selects th e title, chapter , or track to play in the order yo u w a nt.

SHUFFLE (page 27)

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

REPEAT (page 28)

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

A-B REPEAT (page 29)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 41)

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

SHARPNESS (page 43)

Exaggerates the outline of the im age to produce a sharper picture .

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 51)

Set to prohibit playback on this player .

SETUP (page 55)

QUICK Setup (page 19) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen di spl ay, th e aspect ratio of the TV, and the audio output signal. CUSTOM Setup In additio n to the Quick Set up s etting, you can adjust var ious other settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default settin g.

ALBUM (page 32)

Selects the album that contain JPEG image file to be played.

FILE (page 32)

Selects the JPEG image file to be played.

DATE (page 47)

Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.

INTERVAL (page 49)

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

EFFECT (page 50)

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

MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 48)

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

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green

except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS,” “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST” (default setting).

when you select any item

Hookups

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 SCART or video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) 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 or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).

Hookups

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

(yellow)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

SCART cord (not supplied)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

(yellow)

to LINE (RGB)-TV

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

DIGITAL OUT

l : Signal flow

LINE OUT

AUDIO

VIDEOCOAXIAL

CENTER

LINE

(RGB)

CD/DVD player

A If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of an audio/video cord (not supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images.

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow White (L) Red (R)

B If you are connecting to a SCART input jack

Connect a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signals. Refer t o th e operating instru ct io ns supplied with the TV to be connected. Also, when you set “LINE” to “S VID E O” or “RGB” under “SC R EEN SETUP” in the Setup Di splay (page 57), use a SCART cord that conforms to each si gnal.

When connecting to a wide screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 57.

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Notes

• Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass the player 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

• When you connect the player to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the player automatically when you st art p lay back. In this case, p ress t (TV/video) on the remote to return the input to the TV.

When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video signal or the Setup Displa y et c. in the NTSC colour system and the picture m ay not appear on the PAL colour system televisio ns. In this case, open the tray and remove the d isc.

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select one of the follow ing patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

Hookups

AUDIO

DIGITAL OUT

[Speakers] Rear (L)

(red)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

(white)

(yellow)*

LINE OUT

VIDEO

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

LINE OUT

LINE

AUDIO

(RGB)

VIDEOCOAXIAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

COAXIAL

CENTER

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial digital input

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (L)

Front (R) AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

SubwooferCenter

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 15).

z Hint

For correct speaker location, se e th e oper a ting instructions supplied with the conne c te d c omponents.

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A Connecting to audio L/R input

jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (rec eiv er’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord (not supplied).

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

• Surround effe ct (p age 38) TV: Dynamic Theatre, Dynamic, Wide, Night

Stereo amplifie r (r eceiver): Standard, Night

Yellow White (L)

Red (R)

B Connecting to a digital audio

input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital, DTS* a digital input jack, use this connection. Connect using a coaxial digital cord (not supplied).

Coaxial cord

• Surround effect Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), MPEG audio (5.1ch)

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 tradema rks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings in Quick Setup (page 19). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in Audio Setup (page 60). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers .

• The surround sound effects of this player cannot be used with this connection.

• In order to lis te n to DTS sound tracks, you must use this connection. DTS sound tracks are not output through the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks, even if you se t “D TS” to “ON” in Quick Setup (page 19).

or MPEG audio deco der and

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.

Step 6: Quick Setu p

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number o f basi c adjust ments for using the play er. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..

ENTE

Hookups

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1. 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” (press ente r to run Quick Se tup) appears at the bott om of the screen. If th is message does not appear, select “QUICK” (quick) under “SETUP” (setup) in th e Co ntrol Menu t o run Q uick Setup (page 56).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a

disc.

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

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

ITALIANO

ESPAÑOL

NEDERLANDS

DANSK

SVENSKA

5 Press X/x to select a language.

The player displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.

6 Press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE:

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

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7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode

• 16:9 (page 57 )

◆ If you have a 4: 3 st andard TV

• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 57)

8 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display f or sel ec ti ng the type of video signal outp ut fr om t he LINE (RGB)-TV jack appears.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE:

JACKET PICTURE

16:9

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO

RGB

9 Press X/x to select the type of

signal you want to outp ut from the LINE (RGB)-TV jack.

◆ Video signal s

• VIDEO (page 57)

◆ S video signal s

• S VIDEO (page 57)

◆ RGB signals

• RGB (page 57)

10Press ENTER.

The Setup Display f or sel ec ti ng the type of jack used to conne ct your amplifier (receiver) appe ars.

Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using.

YES

LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT

If you did not connect an AV amplifier (receiver), select “NO,” then go to step

15. If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) us ing jus t an au dio c ord, s elect “YES: LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO),” then go to step 15. If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using a coaxial digital cord, select “YES: DIGITAL OUTPUT.”

12Press X/x to select the type of

Dolby Digital signal you wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder, select “DOLBY DIGITAL.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL

OFF

STANDARD

ON D-PCM D-PCM

48kHz/16bit

13Press ENTER.

“DTS” is selecte d .

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG: DTS: 48kHz/96kHz PCM:

DOLBY SURROUND

OFF

STANDARD

ON D-PCM

PCM

OFF

14Press X/x to select whether or

not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver).

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, select “ON.” Otherwise, select “OFF.”

11Press X/x to select the type of

jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver), then press ENTER.

15Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 60).

Playing Discs

4 Press A on the player, and place a

disc on the disc tray.

Playing Discs

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may b e di ff erent or restricted . Refer to the operating i nstructions supplied with your disc .

ENTER

RETURN

1 Turn on your TV. 2 Press [/1.

The player turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your

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

◆ When usin g an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from th e pl ayer.

Playback side facing down

5 Press H.

The disc tray clos es. The player start s playback (continuous play). A djust the volume on the TV or the amplifier (receiver). Depending on the di sc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 24. For VIDEO CDs, see page 25.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.

z Hint

You can have the player turn off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for m or e th an 30 minutes. To turn this function on or off, set “AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON” or “OFF” (

Notes on playin g DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO

• DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

• Wh en you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 60).

• If you c onne c t the pla ye r to aud io eq uipm e nt without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “ON” in “AUDIO SETUP” (page 60). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Note

Discs created on DVD recorders must be correctl y finalized before they can be played . For more information about finaliz ing, ref e r to th e oper a ting instructions supplied with the DVD recorder.

page 58).

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Additional operations

CLEAR

Note

You may not be able to use the Replay or Advance function with some scenes.

Playback quickly or slowly with sound

You can listen to dialogue or sound while playing the current scene quickly or slowly.

(replay)

ZOOM

SLOW PLAY

To Operation

Stop Press x Pause Press X Resume play after

pause Go to the next chapter,

track, or scene in continuous play mode

Go back to the previous chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode

Stop play an d rem ov e the disc

Replay the previous

scene*

Briefly fast forward the current scen e*

Magnify the image*

*1DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only.

DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/

DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only.

Video and JPEG pictures only (except

BACKGROUND pictures). You can move the enlarged picture using C/X/x/c. Depending upon the contents of the disc, the zoom function may be cancelled automatically when the picture is m o ved.

Press X or H

Press >

Press .

Press Z

Press (replay) during playback

Press

(advance) during playback

Press ZOOM repeatedly. Pre s s CLEAR to cancel .

(advance)

FAST PLAY

During playback, pr ess FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY.

The speed changes when you press either FAST PLAY or SLOW PLAY.

To return to norm al playback

Press H.

Notes

• You can only use this function with DVDs/ VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs and DVD-RWs in VR mode only.

• “Operation not pos sible” will appear when maximum or minimum speed is reached.

• During FAST PLAY and SL OW PLAY mo de , you cannot change angle (page 40), subtitle (page

40), and the sound (page 37). The sound can only be changed for VIDEO CDs/Super VCDs.

• Fast Play and Slow Play functions do not work when playing DTS sound tracks.

• You cannot use Fast Play and Slow Play function when playing a still picture on DVD-RW in VR mode.

Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from opening it.

When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN , ENTE R, and then [/1 on the remote.

The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. The buttons on the player or the remote do not work while the Child Lock is set.

To unlock the disc tray

When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.

Note

Even if you select “RESE T” under “SE TUP” in the Control Menu (page 56), the disc tray remains locked.

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