Sony DVP-NS415 User Manual

CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

3-073-381-11(2)

DVP-NS305 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. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

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.

Precautions

Safety

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

Power requirements and power consumption

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

• 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.

For the model su pplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into the wall outlet, attach the supplied AC plug adaptor.

0-000-000-00

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 will increa se eye haza rd.

• Should any sol i d object or liq uid 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 player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mai ns lead), grasp the plug 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 nea r heat sources, or in a place subject to di rect 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 co nsult 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 indefinitely. If 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 scre en. 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 p laced in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. S hould 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 Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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, Searc h,

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, Shuf fle 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-NS415 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 (LANGUAG E SETUP) . . . . . 59

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

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

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

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Self-diagnosis Functio n (W hen letters/numbers ap pear in the display) . . . . 67

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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

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

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

About this Manua l

Format of discs

Music CD

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: DVP-NS305 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-NS4 15 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.

• Displays on the screen are slightly different depending upon where the model is sold.

• 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 (MPEG1 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

VIDEO CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo 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 (p la yback only) labelle d w ith 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 disc s:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the follo wing formats: –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-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).

Also, the player cann ot play the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code.

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive of cellop hane 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 produ cer 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 rights 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 onl y unless otherwise aut horized by Macro vi 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 dis c i n it s case.

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

• Do not use solvents such as benz i 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

DVP-NS415

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) butt on ( 28) D Fr ont panel display (9) E (remote sensor) (15)

F Playback Dial (DVP-NS305) (29) (31)

Multi-mode Playback Dial (DVPNS415) (29) (31)

G MODE CHANGE button (DVP-

NS415 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 change the angle (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 ti me (43)

When playing ba ck a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without 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

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO

OUT

DVP-NS415

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L 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 OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (21)

(22) (23)

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

(18)

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 ./> PREV (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 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 VOL +/– buttons (56)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

R TV/VIDEO 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-NS415

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

Z OPEN/CLOSE button (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 ./> PREV (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 VOL +/– buttons (56)

The + button has a t actile dot.*

P TV/VIDEO 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

The following expl ai ns 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 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.)

(Control Bar)

◆Display 2

The following functions G~J can be set. The indicator lights up in blue when activated. Example: When “TVS” is set.

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

(DVP-NS415 only)

◆Display 3

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

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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.)

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)

◆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 p la 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 .

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A SETUP (58)

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

• Select CUSTOM to make a full r ange 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.

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 power cord (mains lead) of each component befo re connecting.

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)

• A plug adaptor is included with some models.

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 an d # ends on the batterie s to the markings inside the co mpartment. 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 direc t 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 power cord (mains lead) in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord (mains lead) last.

1 Audio/video cord

(supplied)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

CD/DVD Player

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

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.

to video input

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

2 Power source

3 Power source

while pressin g X on the player. The power indicator lights up in green and changes to red. Then release X.

When connecting to a monaural T V

Use a stereo-mono conversion cor d (not supplied). Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack on the player to the TV’s video input jack, and connect the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack s t o t he TV’s audio input jack.

To change the colour system

The colour system of th e pl ayer is set to NTSC or PAL. If the on-screen display of the player do es n o t appe ar on th e TV, ch an ge the colour system of the player (PAL or N TSC) so that a picture appears on your TV. To change the colour system, hold [/1 down

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 player to o pen t h e

disc tray.

E Place the disc on the tray with the

playback side facing do wn.

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 settings of t he player. Before you start, disconnect the power cords (mains leads), check that you hav e al l of the supplied acces sories, and inse rt the batteries in to the remote (pa g e 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, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

l : Signal flow

(yellow)

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

Audio/video cord (supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO

OUT

CD/DVD playerto S VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green)

(blue)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

(red) to COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

(green)

(blue) (red)

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 21). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

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, C

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 colour reproduction and high quality images.

Green Blue

Red

Notes

• You can switch the player’s colour system to match the colour system of the connected TV (page 16).

• Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pa ss the player si gnals via the VCR, you may no t receive a clea r image on the TV screen. If your TV only has one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack.

B, CR)

Green Blue

Red

Hookups

CD/DVD player

VCR

Connect directly

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 connection s, 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 from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolb y,” “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.

CD/DVD player

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

(yellow)*

(white)

(yellow)

(white)

Hookups

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(AUDIO)

l : Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for vide o signals (page

18).

◆Recommende d surround sound effects 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.

(red)

to audio input

,continued

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

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

B-1

B-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

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)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

◆Recommended surround sound effects for

B-1

the connection only

• TVS STANDARD (page 46)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(red)(white)

to audio input

MD deck/DAT deck

B-1

LINE OUT

(white)

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

z Hint

In connection , you can use the supplied

B-1

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

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