Sony DVP-NS300B, DVP-NS300BX, DVP-NS300S Operating Instruction

3-069-729-11(1)

CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

DVP-NS300

WARNING

Welcome!

To prevent f ire or shoc k hazard, do not expose th e unit to rain or moisture. To avoid elec trical shock, do not open the cabinet. Ref er servicing to qualified pers onnel only. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified serv ice 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 5 AMP 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.

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.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperie s) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

• 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 magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the CD/DVD player and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Precautions

On safety

• Caution – The use of optical instruments with

this product wil l increase eye hazard.

• Should any solid object or liqu id fall into the

cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel befo re operating it any further.

On power sources

• The player is not d isconnected from the A C

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 pl ayer from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• Should the AC power cord (m ai ns le ad) need to

be changed, have it done a t a qualified service shop only.

On placement

• Place the play er 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 mi ght bloc k the ve ntilatio n holes on the bottom.

• Do not place the pl ayer in a location near heat

sources, or in a place subject to di re ct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

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

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: The enclosed DVD player is capable of holding a still video image or on- screen display image on your television scree n indefinitely. If you leave the still video i ma ge or on-screen display image displa ye d on your TV for an extended period of time yo u risk permanent damage to your telev ision screen. Projection televisions are esp ecially susceptible to this.

On operation

• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a

warm locat ion, or i s p lace d in a ve ry da mp r oom, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the play e r m ay 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 damage d.

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 On-Screen Displays (Status Bar, Control Bar, Control Menu) . . . . . .12

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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

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

Step 3: TV Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 4: Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Step 3: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Step 4: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume

Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Various Play Mode Function s (P rogra mm e Play , Shu ffle Pla y, Re pea t Pl ay, A-B

Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion play) . . . . . . .39

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene (Search mode) . . . . . . . . .40

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display .41

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

TV Virtual Surround Sound Settings (TVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Locking Discs (Custom Parental Control, Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 57

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Self-diagnosis Function (When lett ers /num be rs app ear in the dis pl ay) . . . . . 66

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

List of Setup Display Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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 name s as tho s e on the remote.

•The icon s used in this manual are describe d

below:

Icon Meaning Icon Meaning

Functions available in music CD mode

More convenient features

Functions available in DVD video mode

Functions available in VIDEO CD mode

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

Region code

Your DVD player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labelled with identical region codes.

DVDs labelled will also play on this

ALL

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

Region code

0-000-000-00

CD/DVD PLAYER

AC 00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

SONY CORPORATION

MODEL NO.

MADE IN JAPAN

DVP–XXXX

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the follo win g di scs:

•CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)

•CD-Rs

•Data part of CD-Extras

•DVD-ROMs

•DVD Audio discs

•HD layer on SACDs

VIDEO CD

Music CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

•A DVD with a different region code (page

67).

•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.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs.

Notes about the Discs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player pl ays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, ref er to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection tech nology that is prot ected by method claims of cert ain 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 viewin g us e s only , unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

On handling 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 duc ts, 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.

On cleaning

•Before playing, clean the disc with a

cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine,

thinner, commercially available cl eaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

continued

Index to Parts and Controls

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

Front panel

1 POWER switch/indicator (30) 2 BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button/

indicator (48)

3 SURROUND button/indicator (45) 4 Disc tray (30) 5 A (open/close) butto n ( 30 ) 6 ./> (previous/next ) buttons (31) 7 C/X/x/c/ ENTER buttons (26) 8 TITLE button (33) 9 DVD MENU button (33)

q; O RETURN button (34) qa DISPLAY button (12) qs x (stop) button (30) qd X (pause) button (31, 54) qf H (play) button (30) qg Front panel display (9) qh (remote sensor) (14)

Front Panel Display

When playing back a DVD

Playing

Disc type

status

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

Current chapter (41)

DVD

DTS ANGLE REPEAT1

Current audio signal (44)

NTSC

PGMMPEG SHUFFLE

Digital

A-B

Current play mode (35)

TITLE CHAP HOUR MIN

Current title (41)

Lights up when you can change the angle (47)

When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)

Disc type

VIDEO CD

Current play mode (35)

Playing status

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

NTSC

PBC

A-B

Current scene (41)

Lights up when playing back a VIDEO CD with PBC (34)

When playing back a CD or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Playing status

VIDEO CD

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

NTSC

PGM SHUFFLE

REPEAT1 A-B

TRACK INDEX MIN

Playing time (41)

MIN

Playing time (41)

SEC

Disc type

Current play mode (35)

Current track and index (41)

Playing time (41)

Rear Panel

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE (RGB)-TV

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

1 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21,

22, 24)

2 LINE (RGB)-TV connector (15, 17)

3 S VIDEO OUT jack (17) 4 LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (17) 5 LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (20, 21,

22)

Remote

1 Z (open/close) button (31) 2 BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button

(48)

3 SURROUND button (45) 4 TIME/TEXT button (41) 5 REPEAT button (37) 6 SHUFFLE button (37 ) 7 PROGRAM button (35) 8 (angle) button (47) 9 (audio) button (44) q; ./> (previous/next) buttons (31) qa / y (scan/slow) buttons (39) qs H (play) button (30) qd X (pause) button (31) qf TITLE button (33) qg DISPLAY button (56) qh TV [/1 (on/standby) button (55) qj [/1 (on/standby) button (54) qk (wide mode) button (55) ql A - B button (38) w; t (TV/VIDEO) button (55) wa 2 (volume) +/– buttons (55) ws CLEAR button (35) wd (subtitle) button (47) wf SEARCH MODE button (40) wg TV/DVD button (55) wh x (stop) button (30) wj DVD MENU button (33) wk C/X/x/c buttons (26) wl ENTER button (26) e; O RETURN button (34)

Guide to On-Screen Displays (Status Bar, Control Bar, Control Menu)

DVD T41 – 8 T 0:08:41

3/2.1

The following explains the three type s of on- s creen displays used w ith this player: Status Bar, Contr ol Bar, and Control Menu.

Status Bar

Displays the current playing status. This display appears when the DISPLAY butto n i s pressed repeatedly duri ng playback. The numbers in parentheses indicate reference pages.

Chapter number of the DVD or the index

Type of disc being played back.

number of the VIDEO CD or CD (67).

Playback status (BPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.).

Title number of the DVD or the track number of the VIDEO CD or CD (67).

(DVD playback only)

DOLBY DIGITAL

Format of the current audio signal (44).

Lights up in green during Shuffle Play (35).

Lights up in green during Programme Play (35).

Lights up in green during Repeat Play (37).

Playing time or remaining time (41).

Unit being repeated.

CHAPTER

Example of when Repeat Play is selected. The display will differ when A-B Repeat Play is set.

Control Bar

2(7

)

The Control Bar appears when a playback function is selected by pressing the function’s butto n on the remote.

Playback function icon.

Lights up in green when a playback function is selected.

Selected item or unit.

Example of when

(angle) is pressed

on the remote.

Control Menu

The Control Menu appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed when the player is in stop mode. The number in parenthesis indicate reference pages.

SETUP (56)

• Select QUICK to make the minimum number of basic

adjustments to use the p layer.

• Select CUSTOM to make a full range of adjustments.

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

QUICK

Lights up in green during Programme Play.

PROGRAM (35)

• Allows you to play titles, chapters or

tracks in any order you want.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (49)

• Set this to limit the

playback of selected discs.

Getting Started

Quick Overview

A quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups” on page 17.

Note

You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not ha ve eit her a SCART (E UR O AV ) or video input jack. Be sure to turn off the power of ea c h 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) RMT-D126P (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 batteri es to the markings i nside the comp artment. 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 rem ote se nsor to dir e c t light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an ex te nde d pe r iod of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from

battery leakage and corros ion .

Step 3: TV Hookups

Connect a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) and the mains lead in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the mains lead last.

to SCART (EURO AV) input

1 SCART (EURO AV)

LINE (RGB)-TV

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

l: Signal flow

cord (not supplied)

to T LINE (RGB)-TV

CD/DVD Player

S VIDEO OUT

3 Power source

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the di sc, the image may not f it your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 58.

Getting Started

2 Power source

If your TV does not have a SCART (EURO AV) connection

Refer to B in “Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 17).

Step 4: Playing a Disc

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.

With the playback side facing down

3 Press POWER on t he player. 4 Press A on the player to open the disc tray. 5 Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down. 6 Press H.

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

After Step 6

Depending on the disc, a m enu may b e displaye d on the TV screen . If so, sele ct the i tem you wa nt from the menu and play the DVD (page 33) or VIDEO CD disc (page 34).

To stop playing

Press x.

To take out the disc

Press A.

To turn off the player

Press ^/1 on the remote. The player is set to standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. Press POWER on the player to turn off completely.

Hookups

Hooking Up the Play er

Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, turn off the power, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (pag e 14).

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect your CD/DVD player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select o ne of the patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).

Hookups

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE (RGB)-TV

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

S VIDEO OUT

(yellow)

Audio/vi deo cord (supplied)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projec tor, o r AV amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

INPUT

VIDEO

(yellow)

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

l : Signal flow

continued

A If you are connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack

)

Connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signa ls. Refe r to the o pera tin g instru c tio ns supp lie d wit h th e TV to be connected. Also, when you set “LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB” under “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 59), use a SCART (EURO AV) cord that conforms to each signal.

B If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plugs of the aud io/video cord (sup plied) to the yell ow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images.

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

Yellow (Video White (L) Red (R)

Use the red and white plugs to co nnect to the audio input jacks (page 19).

C If you are co nnecting to an S VIDEO input jac k

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

Notes

• Do not connect your player to a VCR. You may not receive a clear image on the TV screen if you pass the player

signals via the V CR.

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

• When you connect the player to your TV via the SC AR T (EURO AV) jacks , the TV’s input source is set to the

player automatically when you start playback or press any button except for POWER on the player or [/1 on the remote. If you wish to watch TV, press TV/DVD 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 display, etc., in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear on PAL colour system televisions. In this case, open the tray and remove the disc.

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart below to select the co nnection th at best suits y our system. The surround ef fects you will enjoy depend on the connections and components you use.

Select a connection

Hookups

Select one of the following connecti on s, through .

Connection Components to be connected

(page 20)

(page 21)

(page 22)

(page 24)

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are

** “DTS” is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

• TV (stereo)

• Stereo amplif ie r (receiver)

(having L and R audio input jacks on ly, or having a digital input jack )

• 2 speakers

(front L and R)

• MD deck/DAT deck

• AV amplifier (receiver) with a Dolby* Surround (Pro Logic) decoder

(having L and R audio input jacks on ly, or having a digital input jack )

• 3 speakers

(front L and R, and rear (monaural))

• 6 speakers

(front L and R, centre, rear L and R, and subwoofer)

• AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS**

decoder, and a digital inpu t jack

• 6 speakers

(front L and R, rear L and R, ce nt re, and subwoofer)

A D

continued

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in A of “Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 17), you do not have to conn ect audio co rds to your TV.

xReco mmended surround sound effects for this connection

•TVS DYNAMIC (page 45)

•TVS WIDE (page 45)

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE (RGB)-TV

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

(yellow)

(white)

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

(red)

Audio/vide o c o rd (supplied)

l : Signal flow

The yellow plug is used for vid e o sig n als (page 17).

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to

an MD deck or DAT deck

This connection will use your 2 front speak ers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio i nput jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use . When connecting to an MD deck or a DAT deck, use . In this case, connect th e player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck with out

B-2

using your stereo amplifier (receiver). xRecommended surround sound effects for the connection only

B-1

•TVS STANDARD (page 45)

B-1

Hookups

In connection , you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of usi ng a separ a te audi o co rd .

B-1

z To realize better surround sound effects, make sure that your listening position is in between your spe aker s.

Note

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

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE (RGB)-TV

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

B-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

to coaxial digital input

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

B-2

B-1

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

[Speakers]

Front

(L)

Front

(R)

l: Signal flow

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

MD deck/DAT deck

continued

Connecting to a Dolby Sur round ( Pro Logic) d ecoder a mplifier (receiver) and

3 to 6 speakers

This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Pro Logic decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder, refer to page 24. You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. Pro Logic uses a minimum of 3 speakers (front L and R, and rear (monaural)). The surround effects are enhanced if 6 speakers (front L and R, centre, rear L and R, and subwoofer) are used. If your amplifier (receiver) has R and L audio input jacks only, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use .

C-2

xReco mmended surround sound effects using this connection with your amplifier (receiver)

•Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 67)

For correct speaker setting location, please refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver).

C-1

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE (RGB)-TV

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

Hookups

C-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Stereo audi o co r d (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

C-1

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

(white)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

(red)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Dolby Surround amplifier (receiver)

Rear*

(mono)

Front

(L)

Rear

(L)

Rear

(R)

Subwoofer

Centre

l: Signal flow

∗ When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers and a

subwoofer.

Front

(R)

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