Sony DVP-NS325 User Manual

3-081-168-11(1)

CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

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-NS325 Serial No.______________

For Customers in Canada

If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for

Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:

Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

DVP-NS325

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 ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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 player. Check that the player’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

Power requirements and power consumption t

On safety

• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

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

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• The player is not disconnected from the AC power source 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 player 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 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 might block the ventilation holes.

• 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 unit does not fit into the wall autlet, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor.

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 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 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 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.

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 indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma Display Panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this.

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

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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 6: Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc

Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using the DVD’s Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing an MP3 Audio Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,

A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search,

Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. (Search mode) . . . . . . . . . . 36

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . . . . . . . . . 45

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 54

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . . 61

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

About this Manual

This Player Can Play the

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have 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 and DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in video mode or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs

Functions available for VID EO CDs, Super VCDs, or CD-Rs/ CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format

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

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

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

format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Music CD

The “DVD VIDEO” is a trademark.

Region code

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

DVP–XXXX

0-000-000-00

ALL

Region code

DVDs labeled will also play on this 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.

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the following discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: – music CD format – video CD format – MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*

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

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-RWs in VR mode

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• Super VCDs in PAL format

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

Also, the player cannot 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 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

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

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain 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 viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Notes about the Discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

Notes

• Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs

Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.

• Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

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

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

Index to Parts and Controls

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

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) button (24) B Disc tray (24) C Front panel display (9) D (remote sensor) (14) E A (open/close) button (24)

F Playback Dial (35) G X (pause) button (25) H x (stop) button (25) I SURROUND button (41) J PICTURE MODE button (44)

Front panel display

When playing back a DVD

Disc type

Lights up during Repeat Play (33)

Playing status

Lights up when you can change the angle (46)

Current audio signal (40)

Current title/chapter or playing time (39)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (27)

Disc type

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (33)

Current scene or playing time (39)

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

Playing status

Lights up during Repeat Play (33)

Current track (39)

Disc type

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (28)

Playing time (39)

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Rear panel

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

VIDEO

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (19)

(20) (21)

B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (18)

(19) (20)

C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (15)

D S VIDEO OUT jack (15) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(15)

Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (51) B

Z OPEN/CLOSE button (25)

C Number buttons (27)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (30) E SUBTITLE button (43) F AUDIO button (40) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/

next) buttons (25)

H m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (35)

I X PAUSE button (25) J H PLAY button (24)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

K C/X/x/c buttons (27) L DISPLAY button (12) M TOP MENU button (27) N [/1 (on/standby) button (24) O VOL (volume) +/– buttons (51)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

P TV/VIDEO button (51) Q TIME/TEXT button (38) R PICTURE MODE button (44) S ANGLE button (46) T SUR (surround) button (41) U SEARCH MODE button (36) V REPEAT button (33) W INSTANT SEARCH/STEP

button (25, 36)

X INSTANT REPLAY/STEP

button (25, 36)

Y x STOP button (25) Z ENTER button (22)

wj O RETURN button (27) wk MENU button (27) (28)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the player.

Guide to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar)

The following explains the Control Bar. The Control Bar is used for making adjustments to the settings or displaying information during playback. The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. The numbers in parentheses indicate reference pages.

Displaying the Control Bar during playback

The following displays appear when the DISPLAY button is 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 when A-B Repeat Play is set.)

CHAPTER

G TVS (41) H “BNR” (43) I “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” (44) J “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER”

(45)

K “ANGLE” (46)

◆Display 3

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

DVD T41 – 8 T 1:01:57

L TIME/TEXT icon M Title number of the DVD (36) N Chapter number of the DVD (36) O Playing time or remaining time (38)

A Repeat Play (33) B Shuffle Play (32) C Program Play (30) D A-B Repeat Play (33) E Unit being repeated in this example. F Playback status (NPlayback,

XPause, xStop, etc.)

◆Display 2

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

◆Display 4 (DVD playback only)

DOLBY DIGITAL

P Format of the current audio signal (40)

3 / 2 .1

◆No display

◆Return to Display 1

Displaying the Control Bar in stop mode

The following displays appear when the DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed during stop mode. You can make basic adjustments and customize the player to suit your viewing preferences.

◆Display 1

The following settings 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.

DVD T41 – 8 T 1:01:57

A SETUP (53)

• Select QUICK to make the minimum number of basic adjustments 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 (47)

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

◆Display 2

Shows the same information as Display 1 during playback.

CHAPTER

◆No display

◆Return to Display 1

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the power of each 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) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• A plug adaptor is included with some models.

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

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

Hookups

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

(yellow)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(green)

(blue)

(red)

TV, projector, or AV

amplifier (receiver)

(red)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

l : Signal flow

(yellow)

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

to S VIDEO OUT

(green)

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

VIDEO

CD/DVD player

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

(blue)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

A If you are connecting to a video input jack

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

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

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 18). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

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B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect the 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 component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.

B, PR)

Green Blue Red

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 55.

Note

Connect the player directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen.

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select a connection

Select one of the following connections, through .

Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example)

• Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 41), TVS WIDE (page 41)

A D

(page 18)

Hookups

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 41)

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 41).

AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 62)

AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks having a Dolby Digital or DTS** decoder and 6 speakers

• Surround effects: – Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 62) – DTS (5.1ch) (page 62)

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

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

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

and two speakers

(page 19)

(page 20)

(page 21)

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Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

CD/DVD player

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/

LINE OUT

(yellow)*

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l : Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page

15).

z Hint

When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereomono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

to audio input

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

CD/

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).

DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B-1

B-2

Hookups

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DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

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Front (L)

Front (R)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

MD deck/DAT deck

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

(red)

to audio input

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

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VIDEO

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

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use .

C-2

C-1

CD/DVD player

C-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

(red)(white)

to audio input

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

[Speakers]

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Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

l: Signal flow

Note

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

Center

Front (L)

Rear (mono)

Front (R)

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