Sony DVP-NS425P User Manual

CD/DVD Player

Operating Inst ructions

3-085-050-11(1)

DVP-NS425P

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.

The AC power cord must be changed only 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.

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.

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 numbe r in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DVP-NS425P Serial No.______________

“dangerous voltage”

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

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

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.

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

• Do not install the player in an inclined position. It is des i gned to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the player away fr om eq u ip ment wit h strong magnets , such as microwave ov ens, or large loudsp eakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on t he player.

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.

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 te levision screen. Pl asma display panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this.

If you have any questi ons 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 the Control Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Step 6: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Multi-disc Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing an MP3 Audio Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Various Play Mode Functions

(Program Play, Shuffle Play, R epeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . 31

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Searching for a Particular Poin t on a Disc

(Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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

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

Surround Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Sharpening the Outline of Image (SHARPNESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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

Locking Discs (PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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

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

Setting the Display or Sound Tra ck 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 Functio n (W hen letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . . 61

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

About this Manua l

• 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 and DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs in video mode or DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs

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

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 (International Standard Organization) /MPEG which compresses audio d ata.

This Player Can Play the Following Disc s

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO (page 62)

VIDEO CD

Music CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and onl y w i ll pl ay DVD VIDEO discs (pl ayback only) labeled with

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.

Region code

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

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 ras

• 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).

Also, the player cann ot play the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code.

• A disc recorded in a colo r system o ther th an NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (t his play er conforms to the NTSC color syst em).

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adh esive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it.

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 recordin g qua li t y 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 correc tl y finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Pack et Write format cannot be played.

• Music discs encoded with co pyright p rotection technologies

This product is designed to playback di sc s tha t conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technol ogie s a re ma r ke te d by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some tha t do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

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 U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise author iz ed by Macrovision. Reverse engineerin g or disassembly is prohibited.

Index to Parts an d Controls

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

Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) button (25) B Disc tray (25) C Front panel display (9) D (remote sensor) (14) E A (op e n/close) button (25) F H/Playback Dial (25, 36) G X (pause) button (26) H x (stop) button (26)

I PROGRESSIVE button*/indicator

(17)

Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals.

J SURROUND button (44)

* Only press the PROGRESSIVE button if you

have connected a progressive sign al com pa tible TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (page 17).

Front panel display

When playing back a D VD

Disc type

Lights up during Repeat Play (34)

Playing status

Current audio signal (44)

Lights up when you can change the angle (46)

Current title/chapter or playing time (41)

When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (28)

Disc type

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (34)

Current scene or playing ti me (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 (34)

Current track (41)

Disc type

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (29)

Playing time (41)

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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 (20,

21, 22)

B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jack (19, 20,

21)

C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack* (15) D S VIDEO OUT jack* (15) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT** jacks

(15)

* Do not press the PROGRESSIVE button on the

front panel if you have connected the TV to these jacks (page 1 7).

**Only press the PROGRESSIVE button on the

front panel if you have connected a progre ssive signal compatibl e TV to the player (page 17).

Remote

A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (52) B

Z OPEN/CLOSE button (25)

C Number buttons (28)

The number 5 butt on has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (31) E SUBTITLE button (46) F AUDIO button (44) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/

next) buttons (26)

H m/M SCAN/SLOW

buttons (36)

I X PAUSE button (26) J H PLAY button (25)

The H button has a tactile dot.*

K C/X/x/c bu ttons (28) L DISPLAY button (12) M TOP MENU button (28) N [/1 (on/ standby) button (25) O VOL (volume) +/– buttons (52)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

P TV/VIDEO button (52) Q TIME/TEXT button (40) R PICTURE MODE button (47) S ANGLE button (46) T SUR (surround) button (44) U PICTURE NAVI (pic ture navigation)

button (39)

V REPEAT button (34) W INSTANT SEARCH/STEP

button (26, 36)

X INSTANT REPLAY/STEP

button (26, 36)

Y x S TOP button (26) Z ENTER button (26)

wj O RETURN button (26) wk ME NU button (28, 29)

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

the player.

Guide to the Cont rol Menu Display

Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY to turn on.

Control Menu Display

The Control Menu display will show differ ent i tems depending on the disc type. For details about each item, please refer to the pages in the parenthe ses.

Example: Control Menu display when playing a DVD.

Control Menu items

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

Selected item

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

* Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs

(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/ CDs, album number for DATA CDs.

** Displays the index number for VIDEO CD s/

CDs, MP3 audio track number for DATA CDs.

*** Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”

PROGRAM

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF OFF SET ON

ENTER DISPLAY

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY.

Currently playing chapter number Currently playing title number * Total number of titles* Total number of chapters**

) )

Quit:

PLAY DVD VIDEO

Playback status (N Playback,

X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

Type of disc being played***

Playing time Current setting

Options

List of Control Menu Items

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

TITLE (page 37)/SCENE (page 37)/TRACK (page 37)

Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.

CHAPTER (page 37)/INDEX (page 37)

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

ALBUM (page 29)

Selects the album to be played.

TRACK (page 37)

Selects the track to be played.

TIME/TEXT (page 37)

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and musi c searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD’s track name.

PROGRAM (page 31)

Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.

SHUFFLE (page 33)

Plays the title, ch apt er, or track in rando m order.

REPEAT (page 34)

Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/ track/album repeatedly.

A-B REPEAT (page 34)

Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

SHARPNESS (page 48)

Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 49)

Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 53)

QUICK Setup (page 23) Use Quick Se tup t o ch oose t he de sire d lan guage of t he on-s cree n di spla y, th e aspe ct ratio of the TV and the audio output signal. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust other various sett in gs . RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

z Hint

The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green

except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS” only).

when you select any item

Hookups Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 t o 6 to hook up and adjust the setting s of t he player.

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

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

• Be sure to disconne c t the powe r cor d of each compone nt before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Au dio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

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 th is player to your TV moni tor, pr ojector, or AV ampl ifier ( receive r) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C. In order to vi ew progress ive signa l (480p) pi ctures wi th a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connection C, according to the in put jack on your TV monito r, projector, or AV am pl ifier (receiver).

Hookups

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

l : Signal flow

(yellow)

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

Audio/video cord (supplied)

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

to S VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO cord (not suppli e d)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

(red)(blue) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector or AV

amplifier (rece iver)

(green)

(blue) (red)

CD/DVD player

A If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. Do not press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel if you have connected the TV to this jack (page 17).

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

Use the red and wh it e pl ugs to connect to the audio input jacks (p age 19). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.)

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

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B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. Do not press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel if you have connected the TV to this jack (page 17).

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 us in g a component video cord (not suppl ie d) or three video cords (not supplied) of th e same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV acc ept s progressive (480p) format signals, you must use this connection and then press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel to accept progr essive video signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player out puts p rogres sive si gnals. See “U sing th e PROGR ESSIVE button ” on th e next page for more information.

B, PR)

Green Blue Red

When connecting to a wide scree n TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not f it y our TV sc re en . I f you wan t to ch ange th e a sp ect ratio, pleas e refer to page 55.

Notes

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

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 480 progressive scan pi ct ur e probl e ms, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

Using the PROGRESSIVE button

You can fine-tune the Progressive 480p video signal output when you press PROGRESSIVE on the front panel (the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) and connect the player using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV that is able to accept the video signal in progressive format. Only press the PROGRESSIVE button if you have connected a progressive signal compatible TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks us ing a component video cord (not supplied). Using the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack or the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause the TV picture to become unclear or go blank when you press the PROGRESSIVE button. In this case, press the PROGRESSIVE button so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

Press PROGRESSI V E re peatedly to turn the displays as follows:

NORMAL (INTERLACE)*

PROGRESSIVE*

* Appears as NORMAL or PROGRESSIVE on the front panel display

• NORMAL (INTERLACE) Select this when you are connected to a st andard (Interlac e format) TV.

• PROGRESSIVE Select this when yo u ar e connected to a progre ssive TV.

Note

If you connect the player to a standard (in terl ace fo rma t) TV and pre ss the P ROGERSSIVE button (PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up), the TV picture will be unclear or go blank.

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Step 4: 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 Your setup (example)

A D

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Stereo amplifier (receiver)

MD deck/DAT deck

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

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

z Hint

If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use connection .

and two speakers

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* Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

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

of Digital Theater Syst ems , In c.

Connecting to your TV

This connection w i ll use your TV’s spea ker s for sound.

CD/DVD player

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

VIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE OUT

(yellow)*

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

l : Signal flow

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

15).

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)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

to audio input

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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

LINE OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

B-1

B-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Front (R)

l: Signal flow

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

input

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

(red)

to audio inputto coaxial digital

MD deck/DAT deck

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO-L

B-1

VIDEO

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 (D ol by D igital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks onl y, use . If you r amplifier (receiver) has a di gital input jack, use .

CD/DVD player

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

C-2

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

VIDEO

C-1

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C-2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

l: Signal flow

Rear (R)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Subwoofer

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Center

(red)

R-AUDIO-L

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

Rear (mono)

C-1

LINE OUT

VIDEO

Front (R)

Note

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

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