Sony DVP-NS315B Operating Instruction

CD/DVD Player

Operating Inst ructions

3-073-379-11(1)

DVP-NS315 DVP-NS415

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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

“dangerous voltage”

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

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELEC TRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

For customers in the U.S.A

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DVP-NS315

Serial No.______________

DVP-NS415

CAUTION

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

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the

receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation

between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

• The power requirements and power consumption of this player are indicated on the back of the play er . Check that the player’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

Power requirements and power consumption t

On safety

• Ca ution – The use of optical instruments with this p roduct wi ll increase e ye hazard.

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

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplu g the player and have it checked by quali f ie d personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• The player is not disconne cted fro m the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

• I f you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the pla yer from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• Should the AC power cord need to be changed, have it done at a qualified service shop only.

On placement

• Place the player in a l oc at ion wi th ade quat e ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.

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

• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

0-000-000-00

For the model supplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC plug of your u ni t does not fit into the wall autlet, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor.

On operation

• If the player is br ou ght di re ctl y fr om a co ld to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on th e lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the player, take out any discs. If you do n’t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a 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.

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 Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

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

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

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

Freeze Frame). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play/Multi-disc Resume). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing an MP3 Audio Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Various Play Mode Function s (P ro gr am Pl ay, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B

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

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Searching for a Title/Chap t er/Tr ac k/ I ndex/Scene (Search mode) . . . . . . . . 40

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

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Enjoying Mo vies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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

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

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

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER)

(DVP-NS415 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

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

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

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Setting the Display or Sound Tra ck Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 58

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Self-diagnosis Functio n (W hen letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 65

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

About this Manua l

Format of discs

Music CD

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: DVP-NS315 and DVP-NS415. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the player. DVP-NS415 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for ex am ple, “DVP-NS415 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.

• Th e 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) labeled wi t h identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVDs labeled 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 labeled 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 ms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

• Data part of CD-Ext ra s

• DVD-RWs in VR mode

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super Audi 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 recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).

• A disc that has a no n- st andard shape (e.g ., card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the ad hesive of cellophan e 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.

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 th e 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 play in g, store the disc in its cas e.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

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

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.

Index to Parts an d Controls

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

Front panel

DVP-NS315

DVP-NS415

A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (27)

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 (27) C A (op e n/close) button (27) D Front panel display (9) E (remote sensor) (15)

F Playback Dial (DVP-NS315) (28) (30)

Multi-mode Playback Dial (DVPNS415) (28) (30)

G MODE CHANGE button (DVP-

NS415 only) (30)

H x (st op) button (28) I X (pause) button (28) J SURROUND button (44) K PICTURE MODE button (49)

Front panel display

When playing back a D VD

Disc type

Lights up during Repeat Play (38)

Playing status

Lights up when you can change the angle (47)

Current audio signal (43)

Current title/chapter or playing time (41)

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

Disc type

Playing status

Lights up dur i ng A- B Repeat Play (39)

Current scene or playing time (41)

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 (41)

Disc type

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (33)

Playing time (41)

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Rear panel

DVP-NS315

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

DVP-NS415

DIGITAL OUT LINE

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L

R-AUDIO-LINOUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22)

(23) (24)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack

(DVP-NS415 only) (22) (23) (24)

C LINE IN L/R (AUDIO) jacks (DVP-

NS415 only) (16) (18)

D LINE IN (VIDEO) jack (DVP-NS415

only) (16) (18)

E S VIDEO OUT jack (18) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(18)

G LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (18) H LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (21)

(22) (23)

Remote

DVP-NS315

Z OPEN/CLOSE button (28)

A B SUR (surround) button (44) C SUBTITLE button (47) D AUDIO button (43) E ANGLE button (47) F CLEAR button (35) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/

next) buttons (28)

H m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (29)

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

The H button has a tactile dot.*

K C/X/x/c bu ttons (32) L DISPLAY button (13) M TOP MENU button (32) N TV [/1 (on/standby) button (55) O [/1 (on/ standby) button (27) P PICTURE MODE button (49) Q VOL (volume) +/– buttons (55)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

R TV/VIDEO button (55) S SE ARCH MODE bu tton (40) T REPLAY button (28) U x S TOP button (28) V ENTER button (25) W O RETURN button (32) X M ENU button (32) (33)

* Use the tactile dot as a referen ce whe n operating

the player.

,continued

DVP-NS415

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (55)

Z OPEN/CLOSE button (28)

B C Number buttons (32)

The number 5 butt on has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (35) E SUBTITLE button (47) F AUDIO button (43) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/

next) buttons (28)

H m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (29)

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

The H button has a t actile dot.*

K C/X/x/c buttons (32) L DISPLAY button (13) M TOP MENU button (32) N [/1 (on/standby) button (27 ) O VOL (volume) +/– buttons (55)

The + button has a t actile dot.*

P TV/VIDEO button (55) Q ENTER button (performs the same

function as Z) R PICTURE MODE button (49) S ANGLE button (47) T SUR (surround) button (44) U TIME/TEXT button (41) V REPEAT button (38) W REPLAY button (28) X SEARCH MODE button (40) Y x STOP button (28) Z ENTER button (25)

wj O RETURN button (32) wk MENU button (32) (33)

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

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 pla yed. The numbers in parentheses indicate referenc e 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 1~4 can be set. The indicator lights up in blue when activated. Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The display will differ wh en A - B Repeat Play is set.)

CHAPTER

G TVS (44) H “BNR” (48) I “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” (49) J “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER”

(50) (DVP-NS415 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 (40) M Chapter number of the DVD (40) N Playing time or remaining time (41)

◆Display 4 (DVD playback only)

A Repeat Play (38) B Shuffle Play (37) C Program Play (35) D A-B Repeat Play (39) E Unit being repeated in this example. F Playback status (NPlayback,

XPause, xStop, etc.)

◆Display 2

The following play modes 7~0 can be set. The indicator lights up in blue when activated. Example: When “TVS” is set.

DOLBY DIGITAL

O Format of the current audio signal (43)

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

◆Display 3

Shows the same information as Display 2 during playback .

◆Display 4

Shows the same information as Display 3 during playback .

T41 – 8 T 1:01:57

A SETUP (57)

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

• Select CUSTOM to make a full rang e of adjustments.

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

B PARENTAL CONTROL (51)

• 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.

CHAPTER

◆No display

◆Return to Display 1

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 video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the powe r of eac h component before connecti ng.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

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

• Remote commander (remote) (1 )

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• A plug adapter is included with some models.

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert t wo Size AA (R6) 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

• Do n ot leave the remote in an ex tremely hot or humid place.

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

• Do 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 the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord last .

If you are connecting to a VCR an d your TV has

only one available input jack * (DVP-NS415 only)

to LINE IN L/R (AUDIO)

to LINE IN (VIDEO)

to video output

LINE

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT LINE

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

to video input

R-AUDIO-L

R-AUDIO-LINOUT

VIDEO

1 Audio/video cord

(supplied)

to audio input

*If you are connecting a VCR and your TV has only one available input jack (DVP-NS415 only)

If your TV has only one available input jack, connect your VCR or similar device to the LINE IN jack s on t he pl ayer . In order to v iew the pictures from your VCR, the DVD player must be in standby mode. Not e that t he DVD player will only pass signals through the LINE jacks and will not output the VCR signals from an y ot her jack. If your TV has more than one available input jack, connect your VCR d irectly to your TV.

to audio output

VCR

CD/DVD Player

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO

OUT

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

3 Power source

2 Power source

When connecting to a wide screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 59.

When connecting to a monaural TV

Use a stereo-mo no conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack on the player to the TV ’ s vi de o input jack, and connect th e LI N E O U T L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.

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 th e player to open the

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 32) or VIDEO CD disc (page 32).

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 start, disconnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, 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 am plifier (receiver ).

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projecto r or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

(yellow)

DIGITAL OUT LINE

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Audio/video cord (supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

R-AUDIO-LINOUT

VIDEO

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(red)(blue)

CD/DVD player

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(green) (blue)

(red)

l : Signal flow

A 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.

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.)

B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

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

C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P

Connect the compo nent via the COMPONEN T V I D E O OU T jacks using a compo ne nt video cord (not supplie d) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length . You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.

Green Blue Red

Notes

• Connect the playe r directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you m ay no t rec ei ve a clear image on the TV screen.

B, PR)

Green Blue Red

Hookups

VCR

CD/DVD player

• If your TV has only one availab le audio/video input jack, connect the VCR to the LINE IN jac ks on the player (DVP-NS415 only). In order to view the pictures from your VCR, the DVD player must be in standby mode (page 16).

VCR TV

Connect directly

CD/DVD player

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, center, rear L and R, subw oofer)

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

•6 speakers (front L and R, center, rear L and R, subw oofer)

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademark s

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.

CD/DVD player

R-AUDIO-L

R-AUDIO-LINOUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT LINE

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

(yellow)*

(yellow)

Hookups

OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

(white)

(red)

Audio/video

cord (supplied) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l : Signal flow

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

18).

◆Recommende d surround sound eff ects for this connection

• TVS DYNAMIC (page 45)

• TVS WIDE (page 45)

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 amp lifier (rece iver) and 2 speakers/Co nnecting 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

R-AUDIO-L

R-AUDIO-LINOUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT LINE

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

B-1

B-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting (DVP-NS415 only)

digital input

[Speakers]

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

◆Recomme nded surround sound effects for

B-1

the connection only

• TVS STANDARD (page 45)

z Hint

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

B-1

, you can use the supplied

B-1

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

(red)(white)

to audio inputto coaxial or optical

MD deck/DAT deck

Note

If you select one of the TVS effects (page 44) while playing a disc, no sound will come from your speakers with the connection.

B-2

OUT

LINE

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

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