Sony DVP-NS310, DVP-NS410, DVP-NS405 User Manual

CD/DVD Player

Operating Inst ructions

3-074-264-11(1)

DVP-NS305 DVP-NS310 DVP-NS405 DVP-NS410

WARNING

Welcome!

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. 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 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.

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

• Do not place heavy objects on 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 p roduct wi ll increase e ye hazard.

• Should any sol i d 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 no t disc onnected 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 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 pl ayer i n a l ocat io n wit h a dequ at e ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

• Do not place the pl ayer on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.

• Do not place the pl ayer in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct 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 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. If you have any questi ons or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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 television screen. Projection telev is i ons are especially susceptible to this.

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 player, take out any discs. If you don’t, the di sc may be damaged.

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 (Control Bar). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Simple Star t Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 3: TV Hookups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 4: Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

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

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 3: Connecting the Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step 4: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Searching for a Particular Poin t on a D isc (S can, Slow-motion Play, Search,

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

Resuming Pl ayback from the P oint Wher e You Stop ped the Disc (Res ume Play/

Multi-disc Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing an MP3 Audio Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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

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

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Searching for a Title/Chap t er/Tr ac k/ I ndex/Scene (Search mode) . . . . . . . . . 41

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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

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

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

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

Enjoying Mo vies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER)

(DVP-NS405/NS410 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Setting the Display or Sound Tra ck Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 59

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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

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

Self-diagnosis Functio n (W hen letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 66

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

About this Manua l

Format of discs

Music CD

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: DVP-NS305, DVP-NS310, DVPNS405, and DVP -N S410. Check your model name by looking at the front p anel of the player. DVP-NS405 is the m odel used for illustratio n purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DVP-NS405 only.”

• 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.

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

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVDRWs in video mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD for mat

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks)

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

* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard

format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

This Player Can Play the Following Disc s

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on th e back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (p la yback only) labelled w i th identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

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 region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

Region code

0-000-000-00

Example of discs that the player cannot play

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

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the follo wing forma ts: –music CD format –video CD format –MP3 format that conf or m s t o ISO9660*

Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

• Data part of CD-E xt ras

• DVD-RWs in VR mode

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super Au di o CD s

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

VIDEO CD

Also, the player cann ot play the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code.

• A disc that has a non-standard shap e (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

Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (in video mode) cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more inform at io n, se e th e operating instructions for the recordi ng de vice. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be 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.

Copyrights

This product i nc orporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovisio n Corporation, and other rig hts owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corpora tion, and i s int ended for home and other lim it ed viewing uses only unless otherwise aut horized by Macrovi si on Corporati on . Reverse engineering or disassembly is pr ohibited.

Notes about the D i scs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch t he 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 i n its case.

• Clean the disc wi th a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc fr om the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzi ne, thinner, commercially available cleaners , or anti-static spra y in te nded for vinyl LPs.

Index to Parts an d Controls

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

Front panel

DVP-NS305/NS310

DVP-NS405/NS410

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

Lights up in green wh en t he power is on and lights up in red when the p la yer is in standby mode.

B Disc tray (28) C A (open/close) button (28) D Fr ont panel display (9) E (remote sensor) (15)

F Playback Dial (DVP-NS305/NS310)

(29) (31) Multi-mode Playback Dial (DVPNS405/NS410) (29 ) (31)

G MODE CHANGE button (DVP-

NS405/NS410 only) (31)

H x (stop) button (29) I X (pause) button (29) J SURROUND b utton (45) K PICTURE MODE button (50)

Front panel display

When playing back a D VD

Disc type

Lights up during Repeat Play (38)

Playing status

Current audio signal (44)

Lights up when you can chan ge the an gle ( 48)

Current title/chapter or playing time (43)

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

Disc type

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (39)

Current scene or playing time (43)

When playing ba ck a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (w ithout PBC)

Playing status

Lights up dur i ng Repeat Play (38)

Current track (43)

Disc type

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (34)

Playing time (43)

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Rear panel

DVP-NS305/NS310

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

R -AUDIO- L VIDEO

LINE OUT

AUDIO- L VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

DVP-NS405/NS410

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

CENTER

LINE (RGB) - TV

S VIDEO OUT

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22)

(23) (24)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack

(DVP-NS405/NS410 only) (22) (23) (24)

C LINE (RGB)-TV jack (16) (18)

D S VIDEO OUT jack (DVP-NS405/

NS410 only) (18)

E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (18) F LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (21)

(22) (23)

Remote

DVP-NS305

Z (open/close) button (29)

A B SUR (surround) button (45) C (subtitle) button (48) D (audio) button (44) E (angle) button (48) F CLEAR button (36 ) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (29) H m/M (scan/slow) buttons

(30)

I X (pause) button (29) J H (p lay) button (28)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

K C/X/x/c buttons (33) L DISPLAY button (13) M TOP MENU button (33) N TV [/1 (on/standby) button (56) O [/1 (o n/standby) button (28) P PICTURE MODE button (50) Q 2 (volume) +/– buttons (56)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

R TV/DVD button (56) S SEARCH MODE button (41) T REPLAY button (29) U x (stop) button (29) V ENTER button (25) W O RETURN button (33) X MENU button (33) (34)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

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DVP-NS310/NS405/NS410

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (56)

Z (open/close) butto n ( 29 )

B C Number buttons (33)

The number 5 butt on has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (36) E (subtitle) button (48) F (audio) button (44) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (29) H m/M (scan/slow) buttons

(30)

I X (pause) button (29) J H (play) button (28)

The H button has a t actile dot.*

K C/X/x/c buttons (33) L DISPLAY button (13) M TOP MENU button (33) N [/1 (on/standby) button (28) O 2 (volume) +/– buttons (56)

The + button has a t actile dot.*

P TV/DVD button (56) Q ENTER button (performs the same

function as Z) R PICTURE MODE button (50) S (angle) button (48) T SUR (surround) button (45) U TIME/TEXT button (42) V REPEAT button (38) W REPLAY button (29) X SEARCH MODE button (41) Y x (stop) button (29) Z ENTER button (25)

wj O RETURN button (33) wk MENU button (33) (34)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operatin g

the player.

Guide to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar)

The following expl ai ns the Control Bar. The Control Bar is used for making adjustments to the settings or displaying information du ring playback. The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. The numbers in pare nt heses indicate reference pages.

Displaying the Control Bar during playback

The following displays appear when the DISPLAY butto n i s pressed repeatedly during playback. You can select the setting that suits the current playback item and view the related information.

◆Display 1

The following play modes A~D can be set. The indicator light s up in bl ue when activated. Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The display will differ wh en A - B Repeat Play is set.)

G TVS (45) H BNR (49) I CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (50) J DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (51)

(DVP-NS405/NS410 only)

◆Display 3

The following playback information is displayed. Example: When playing a DVD.

T41 – 8 T 1:01:57

K TIME/TEXT icon L Title number of the DVD (41) M Chapter number of the DVD (41) N Playing time or remaining time (42)

CHAPTER

A Repeat Play (38) B Shuffle Play (38) C Program Play (36) D A-B Repeat Play (39) E Unit being repeated in this example. F Playback status (NPlayback,

XPause, xStop, etc.)

◆Display 2

The following fu nctions G~J can be set. The indicator light s up in bl ue when activated. Example: When “TVS” is set.

◆Display 4 (DVD playback only)

DOLBY DIGITAL

O Format of the current audio signal (44)

3 / 2 .1

◆No display

◆Return to Display 1

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Displaying the Control Bar in stop mode

The following dis pl ays appear when the DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed during stop mode . You can make basic adjustments an d customize the pla yer to suit your viewing preferences.

◆Display 1

The following set ti ngs can be made.

QUICK

A SETUP (58)

• Select QUICK to make the minimum number of basic a dj ustments for using the player.

• Select CUSTOM to make a full range of adjustments.

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

B PARENTAL CONTROL (52)

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

◆Display 2

Shows the same inf o r m at ion as Display 1 during playback.

◆Display 4

Shows the same information as Display 3 during playback .

T41 – 8 T 1:01:57

◆No display

◆Return to Display 1

CHAPTER

◆Display 3

Shows the same inf o r m at ion as Display 2 during playback.

Simple Start Guide

Quick Overvie w

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Simple Start Guide

A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoy m ent. To use the surround sound f eatures of this player, refer to “Hookups” on pag e 18.

Notes

• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a SCART (EURO AV) or video input jack.

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

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

• Remote comm ander (remote) (1 )

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 an d # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, poin t it at the r emote sensor on the player.

Notes

• D o n ot leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• D o not dr op a ny fo reign object into the remote casing, particular ly when rep lacing the batteries.

• D o not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting appara tus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the re mot e for an exte nded period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from batter y le ak age a nd corrosion.

Step 3: TV Hookups

Connect a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) and 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) cord (not supplied)

to T LINE (RGB)-TV

LINE (RGB) - TV

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

AUDIO- L VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE (RGB) - TV

l: Signal flow

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to ch an ge th e a spec t ra ti o, pl ea se refer to page 60.

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

Refer to B in “Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 18).

2 mains lead

CD/DVD Player

3 mains lead

Step 4: Playing a Disc

With the playback side facing down

Simple Start Guide

A Turn on the TV. B Press [/1 on the player. C Switch the input selector on your

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

D Press A on the playe r to o pen t h e

disc tray.

E Place the disc on the tray with the

playback side facing down.

F Press H.

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

After Step 6

Depending on the di sc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want from the menu and play the DVD (page 33) or VIDEO CD disc (page 33).

To stop playin g

Press x.

To remove the disc

Press A.

To turn off the player

Press [/1. The player enters standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red.

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 t o 4 to hook up and adjust the setting s of t he player. Before you sta rt, di sconnect the main s leads , check t hat you hav e all of the suppl ied acce ssorie s, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 15).

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords

Connect thi s player to your TV monit or, pr ojector, or AV am plifier (receive r) using a video cord. Select one of the patter ns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). (Pattern C is for DVP-NS405/NS410 only.)

to LINE (RGB)-TV

l : Signal flow

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

R -AUDIO- L VIDEO

Audio/video cord (supplied)

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

LINE (RGB) - TV

S VIDEO OUT

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

(yellow)

S VIDEO cord (not suppli e d)

to S VIDEO OUT

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(DVP-NS405/NS410 only)

CD/DVD player

INPUT

(yellow)

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projecto r or AV amplifier (receiver)

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

Connect the SCAR T (EUR O AV) cor d (not sup plied). Be sure to ma ke the co nnections f irmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signals. Refer t o the operat ing instru ctions supplie d with the TV to be connected. Also, when you set “LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB” under “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Displa y (page 60), use a SCA RT (EURO AV) cord that conforms to each signal.

B If you are connecting to a video input jack

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

Hookups

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

Use the red and wh it e pl ugs to connect to the audio input jacks (p age 21). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

C If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack (DVP-NS405/NS410 only)

Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). Yo u w i ll enjoy high quality imag es.

Notes

• Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV only has 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 (EURO AV) jack, the TV’s input source is set to the player automatically when you start playback or press any button except for \/1. In this case, press TV/ DVD on the remote to return the input to the TV.

When you play a disc recorde d in t he N T SC c olour system, the player outputs the video signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear on the PAL colour system tele visi ons. In this case, open the tray and remove the disc.

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart below to se lect the c onnection that best sui ts your syst em. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the foll owing connections, through .

Components to be connected Connection TV (page 21) Stereo amplifier (receiver)

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

•2 speakers (front L and R)

MD deck/DAT deck (page 22) AV amplifier (receiver) with a Dolby* Surround (Pro Logic)

decoder

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

•3 speakers (front L and R, and rear (monaural))

•6 speakers (front L and R, centre, rea r L and R, subwoofer)

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS** decoder and a digital input jack

•6 speakers (front L and R, centre, rea r L and R, subwoofer)

* Manufactured under license fr om Dol by

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

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

A D

A B

B C

(page 22)

(page 23)

(page 24)

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 18), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV.

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

R -AUDIO- L VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE (RGB) - TV

LINE OUT

(yellow)*

(yellow)

Hookups

(white)

R -AUDIO- L VIDEO

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

l : Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for vide o si gna ls ( pa ge

18).

◆Recommende d surround sound eff ects for this connection

• TVS DYNAMIC (page 46)

• TVS WIDE (page 46)

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.

(white)

(red)

to audio input

,continued

Connecting to a stereo am plifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Conne cting 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

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

R -AUDIO- L VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE (RGB) - TV

B-1

B-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord (not suppli e d) Remove jack cap before connecting (DVP-NS405/ NS410 only)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

◆Recommended surround sound effects for

B-1

the connection only

• TVS STANDARD (page 46)

z Hint

In connection audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio cord.

B-1

, you can use the supplied

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

B-1

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

If you select one of the TVS effects (page 45) while playing a disc, no sound will come from your speakers with the connection.

(white)

(red)

(red)(white)

to audio input

MD deck/DAT deck

Note

LINE OUT

R -AUDIO- L VIDEO

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

B-2

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