Sony DVP-NS700P User Manual

3-068-059-11(3)

CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

DVP-NS700P

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 instrum ents with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this player is harmful to ey es, d o not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer serv icin g to qualified personnel only.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

within the product’s

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC 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-NS700P Serial No.______________

CAUTION

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

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 the player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Precautions

On safety

Caution – The use of optical instruments with

this product will in cr ea se ey e hazard. 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 a s long as it i s connected t o 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 play er 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 onl y.

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 migh t block t he ventilat ion hole s on the bottom. Do not place the pl ayer in a location near heat

sources, or in a pl ace subject to dire ct 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 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. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, plea se consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially av ailable CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunctio n.

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. Projection televis ions are especial ly susceptible t o this.

On operation

If the player is brought directly from a cold to a

warm locati on, or is p laced in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should thi s oc cur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the dis c and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moist ure evaporates. When you move the player, take out any discs. If

you don’t, the disc 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 the Control Menu Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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

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

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

A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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

Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene (Search mode) . . . . . . . . .41

Searching by Scene (VIEWER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the

Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

TV Virtual Surround Sound Settings (TVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Adjusting the Playback Picture (VIDEO EQUALIZER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . . . . . . . . . 58

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied Remote . . . 64

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 68

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Self-diagnosis Function (When lett ers /num be rs app ear in the dis pl ay) . . . . . 78

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

List of Setup Display Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

About this Manual

N 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 name s as tho s e on the remote.

N The meaning of the icons used in this

manual is described below:

Icon Meaning Icon Meaning

Functions

available in

DVD video

mode

Functions

available in

VIDEO CD

mode

Functions available in music CD mode

More convenient features

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Music CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Region code

Your player ha s a r e gio n c o de p r in ted o n th e back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with identical region c odes.

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 regi on code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

Region code

0-000-000-00

CD/DVD PLAYER

AC 00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

SONY CORPORATION

MODEL NO.

MADE IN JAPAN

DVP–XXXX

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the follo win g di scs:

N CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) N All CD-Rs other than music and VCD

format CD-Rs

N Data part of CD-Extras N DVD-ROMs N DVD Audio discs N HD layer on SACDs

Also, the player cannot play the following discs: N A DVD with a different region code (page

79).

N A disc recorded in a color system other than

NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system).

N A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,

card, heart).

N A disc with paper or sticker s on it. N A disc that has the adhesive of cellopha ne

tape or a sticker still left on it.

Note

Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this player depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording de vice . Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For m o re inf ormation, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

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 pl ays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, ref er to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection tech nology that is prot ected by method claims of cert ain 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 viewin g us e s only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Notes about the Discs

On handling discs

N To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its

edge. Do not touch the surface.

N Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as hot air duc ts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

N After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

N Before playing, clean the disc with a

cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

N Do not use solvents such as benzine,

thinner, commercially available cl eaners, 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

POWER

OFF

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

SURROUND

BNR

A POWER switch/indicator (29) B PROGRESSIVE indicator (70) C Disc tray (29) D A (open/close) butto n ( 29 ) E ./> (previous/next) buttons (30) F C/X/x/c/ ENTER buttons (25) G JOG button/indicator (40) H TITLE button (32) I DVD MENU button (32)

PUSH ENTER

JOG

DVD MENU

DISPLAY

TITLE

RETURN

J O RETURN button (33) K DISPLAY button (12) L Click shuttle (4 0) M x (stop) button (29) N X (pause) button (30) O H (play) button (29) P Front panel display (9) Q SURROUND button/indicator (51) R BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button/

indicator (55)

S (remote sensor) (15)

Front Panel Display

When playing back a DVD

Disc type

Playing status

Current chapter (45)

DVD

DTS ANGLE REPEAT1

Current audio signal (50)

PGM SHUFFLE

Digital

A-B

Current pl ay mode (34)

TITLE CHAP HOUR MIN

Current title (45)

Lights up when you can change the angle (53)

When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)

Disc type

Playing status

VIDEO CD

Current play mode (34)

PBC

A-B

Current scene (45)

Lights up when playing back a VIDEO CD with PBC (33)

When playing back a CD or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Playing time (45)

MIN

Playing time (45)

SEC

VIDEO CD

Disc type

Playing status

PGM SHUFFLE

REPEAT1 A-B

Current play mode (34)

TRACK INDEX MIN

Current track and index (45)

SEC

Playing time (45)

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Rear Panel

COAXIAL OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

R– AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1

R– AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2

LINE OUT OUT

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

VIDEO OUT

SCAN SELECT

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22)

(23) (24)

B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (22)

(23) (24)

C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks (16)

(21) (22) (23)

D LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1/2 jacks (16) (18)

E S VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (18) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (18) G VIDEO OUT SCAN SELECT switch

(70)

Remote

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

AZ OPEN/CLOSE button (30) B Number buttons C CLEAR button (34) D ANGLE button (53) E AUDIO button (49) F PROGRAM button (34) G SHUFFLE button (36 ) H ./> PREV/NEXT buttons (30) I c / C SEARCH/STEP buttons

(39)

J H PLAY button (29) K TITLE button (32) L DISPLAY button (34) M TV/DVD switch (64) N [/1 (on/standby) button (29) O BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button

(55)

P TV/VIDEO button (64) Q VOL +/– buttons (64) R ENTER button S SUBTITLE button (54) T TIME/TEXT button (45) U REPEAT button (36) V INSTANT REPLAY button (30) W SURROUND button (51) X / y SCAN/SLOW buttons (39) Y X PAUSE button (30) Z x STOP button (29)

wj DVD MENU button (32) wk C/X/x/c buttons (25) wl ENTER button (25) e; O RETURN button (33)

Guide to the Cont rol Menu Display

Use the Contr ol Me nu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Me nu display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, pleas e refer to the page in parentheses.

Control Menu

Total number of titles or tracks recorded

Currently playing chapter number (Video CD: index number)

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Currently playing title number (Video CD/CD: track number)

Playing time

Icon of selected Control Menu item

Control Menu items

Operation message

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1: ENGLISH OFF 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

SUBTITLE Select: Cancel:

) )

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

List of Control Menu Items

TITLE (DVD only) (page 41)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) (page 41)/TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 41)

CHAPTER (DVD only) (page

41)/INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 41)

TRACK (CD only) (page 41) Selects the track (CD) to be played.

INDEX (CD only) (page 41) Selects the index (CD) to be played.

TIME/TEXT (page 41) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining

AUDIO (page 49) Changes the audio setting.

SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page

54)

ANGLE (DVD only) (page 53) Changes the angle.

Total number of chapters or indexes recorded

Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.)

PLAY DVD

ENTER RETURN

Type of disc being played back

Current setting

Options

Selects the title (DVD), the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback) or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played.

Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played.

playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD or the CD text.

Displays the subtitles. Changes the subtitle language.

TVS (TV Virtual Surround

Sound) (page 51)

ADVANCED (DVD only) (page

48) CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL (page 59)

SETUP (page 67) QUICK Setup (page 25)

PROGRAM (page 34) Selects the title, the chapter, or th e track to play

SHUFFLE (page 36) Plays the title, the chapter, or the track in

REPEAT (page 36) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks)

A-B REPEAT (page 37) Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly. BNR (page 55) Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the

VIDEO EQUALIZER (DVD/

VIDEO CD only) (page 56)

DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER

(DVD/VIDEO CD only) (page 58)

VIEWER (DVD/VIDEO CD only)

(page 43)

Lets you enjoy surr ound sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of your st er eo TV’s internal speakers.

Checks the information (bit rate or layer) on the disc while playing a DVD.

Sets the disc to prohibit playing.

Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on screen display, the shape of the TV screen, and the audio output. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust the image and sound quality, Parental Control, and oth e r various settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

a disc in the order you want.

random order.

repeatedly or one title/chapter/tra c k repeatedly.

“block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen.

Adjusts the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player. You can adjust each element of the picture, such as the HUE and BRIGHTNESS.

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

Divides the screen into 9 sub-screens to help you find the scene you want quickly.

continued

z Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:

Control Menu display 1

You can display the Control Menu display 1 only during CD playback. The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc.

Control Menu display 2 (The items except the first three items from the top are changed to other items.)

ADVANCED display (Appears if you select any setting other than “OFF.” See page 48.)

Control Menu display off

z The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t when you select any item except

“OFF.” (“TVS,” “PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “BNR,” “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” only). The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed. The “VIDEO EQUALIZER” indicator lights up in green when any setting other than “STANDARD” is selected.

Getting Started

Quick Over vi ew

A quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups” on page 18.

Note

You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items :

N Audio/video cord (pinplug K 3 y pinplug K 3) (1) N Remote commander (remote) RMT-D129A (1) N Size AA (R6) batteries (2) N Component video cord (pinplug K 3 y pinplug K 3) (1)

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Getting Started

You can control the player using the supplied remo te. Insert two size AA (R6) batter ies by matching the 3 and # en ds on the batte ries to the mark ings inside the c ompartment. Whe n using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.

Notes



Do not leave the remote in an extrem ely ho t or hum id 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 co rr osion .

Step 3: TV Hookups

Connect the supplie d au d i o/v ideo cord and power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord last.

Audio/video

to video input

cord (supplied)

to audio input

to LINE OUT L/R

to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1

(AUDIO) 1

R– AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1

R– AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2

LINE OUT

CD/DVD Player

COAXIAL OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

R– AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1

R– AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2

LINE OUT OUT

S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

VIDEO OUT

SCAN SELECT

l: Signal flow

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 as pect ratio, please refer to page 69.

Power source

INPUT

AUDIO

Power source

VIDEO

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

When connecting to a TV that accepts progressive (480p) format signals

You need to use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to view progressive signals. Hook up your TV using patter n C on page 18, and then run Quick Setup on pag e 25.

Step 4: Playing a Disc

A Turn on the TV. B Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.

With the playback side facing down

C Press POWER on the player. D Press A on the 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 disc, 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 33).

Getting Started

To stop playing

Press x.

To take out the disc

Press A.

To turn off the player

Press [/1 on the remote. The player is set to standby mode and the power indicator lights up in red. Press POWER on the player to turn off completely.

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Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, turn off the power, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 15).

Notes

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Plug cords securely to prevent unw an ted noise.

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Refer to the instruction s su pplied with the comp onents to be connec ted.

Step 1: 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 ampli fier (receiver). In ord er to view progressive si gnal (480p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connect io n C.

l : Signal flow

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

COAXIAL OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV

amplifier (receiver)

INPUT

VIDEO

L AUDIO

(yellow)

R– AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1

R– AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2

LINE OUT OUT

(yellow)

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

VIDEO OUT

SCAN SELECT

Component video cord (supplied)

(green)

(blue) (red)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

(green)

(blue)

(red)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of th e audi o/vid eo cord (sup plied) to the yellow (vid eo) jack s. 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).

If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy standard quality images.

If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (recei ver) having

component video input jacks (Y, P

B, PR)

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using the component video cord (supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and hi gh quality images. If your TV accepts pr ogressive (480p) format signals, you must use th is connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SETUP” (page 69).

Green Blue Red

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Notes

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Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV scr een .

VCR

CD/DVD player

Connect directly

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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 picture problems, it is recommen ded that the user sw itch the conn ection to the standard def inition output. If there are question s regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords

Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects you will enjoy depend on the connections and components you use.

Select a connection

Select one of the following connections, through .

Connection Components to be connected

(page 21)

(page 22)

(page 23)

(page 24)

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are

** “DTS” is a registered tradem ark o f Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

TV (stereo)

Stereo amplifier (receiver) (having L and R audi o input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)

2 speakers (front L and R)

MD deck/DAT de ck

AV amplifier (receiver) with a Dolby* Surround (Pro Logic) decoder (having L and R audi o 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, and subwoofer)

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

6 speakers (front L and R, rear L and R, center, and subwoofer)

A D

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speak ers for sound.

xR ecommended surround sound effects for this connection

N TVS DYNAMIC (page 51) N TVS WIDE (page 51)

CD/DVD player

COAXIAL OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

R– AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1

R– AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2

LINE OUT OUT

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

VIDEO OUT

SCAN SELECT

R– AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1

(yellow)

(white)

Audio/video cord

R– AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2

LINE OUT

(red)

(supplied)

l : Signal flow

The yellow plug is use d f or video signals (page 18).

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

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to audio input

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

an MD deck or DAT deck

This connection will use your 2 front speakers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use . If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use . When connecting to an MD deck or a DAT deck, use . In this case , y ou can also connect the player dire ctly to the MD deck or DAT

B-2

deck without using your stereo amplif i er (receiver).

xRecommended surround sound effects for the connection only

B-1

N TVS STANDARD (page 51)

B-1

In connection

B-1

, you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio cord.

z To realize better surround sound effects, make sure that your listening position is in between your speakers.

Note

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

CD/DVD player

R– AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1

COAXIAL OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

R– AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2

LINE OUT OUT

B-2

COAXIAL OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting

to coaxial or optical digital input to audio input

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

VIDEO OUT

SCAN SELECT

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

(white) (red)

(white)

(red)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

B-2

B-1

R– AUDIO 1 – L

R– AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

LINE OUT

[Speakers]

Front

(L)

Front

(R)

l: Signal flow

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

MD deck/DAT deck

Connecting to a Dolby Su rround ( Pro Logic ) decod er amplif ier (re ceiver) an d

3 to 6 speakers

This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Pro Logic decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder, refer to page 24. You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. Pro Logic uses a minimum of 3 speakers (front L and R, and rear (monaural)). The surround effects are enhanced if 6 speakers (front L and R, center, rear L and R, and subwoofer) are used. If your amplifier (receiver) has R and L audio input jacks only, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use .

C-2

xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your amplifier (receiver)

N Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 79)

For correct speaker setting location, please refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver).

CD/DVD player

COAXIAL OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

C-2

COAXIAL OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

R– AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1

R– AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2

LINE OUT OUT

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

VIDEO OUT

SCAN SELECT

(white)

(red)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

C-1

R– AUDIO 1 – L

R– AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2

C-1

VIDEO 1

LINE OUT

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Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

(red)(white)

to audio input

[Speakers]

Dolby Surround amplifier (receiver)

Rear*

(mono)

Front

(L)

Rear

(L)

Rear

(R)

Subwoofer

Center

l: Signal flow

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When co nn ec ting 6 sp eak er s, replace th e monaural rear speaker with a cen ter spe ak er, 2 re ar sp eakers and a

subwoofer.

Front

(R)

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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a

Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder, and 6 speakers

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not ab l e to enjoy the TVS sound effects of the play er.

xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your amplifier (receiver)

N Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 79) N DTS (5.1ch) (page 79)

To enhance the surround sound effects, refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier (receiver) for correct

speaker setting location.

Note

After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL”(page 25). If your A V amplifier (rece ive r ) has a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to “ON” (page 25). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will com e fro m the speakers.

CD/DVD player

COAXIAL OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

R– AUDIO 1 – L VIDEO 1

R– AUDIO 2 – L VIDEO 2

LINE OUT OUT

S VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

VIDEO OUT

SCAN SELECT

l: Signal flow

COAXIAL OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Coaxial digital cord

(not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting

Rear

(R)

[Speakers] [Speakers]

Rear

(L)

Subwoofer

to optical digital input

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

to coaxial digital input

Front

(L)

Front

(R)

Center

Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the player and TV power cords into an AC outlet.

Do not connect the power cor d of your player to the “switched” power socket of an amplifier (receiver). When you turn off the power of your amplifier (receiver), the menu setting for the player such as Playback Memory may be lost.

Step 4: Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..

[/1

ENTER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

./>

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POWER

./>

X/x

ENTER

A Turn on the TV. B Switch the input selector on the TV to the player. C Press POWER on the player and press [/1 on the remote.

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” appears at the bottom of the screen. If this m e ssage does not appear, select “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu to run Quick Setup (page

67).

D Press ENTER without inserting a disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

continued

E Press X/x to select a language.

The player uses the language selected here to display the DVD menu and subtitles as well.

F Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: COMPONENT OUT:

MODE:

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

16:9

AUTO

G Press X/x to select the item.

TV Type You select Page

4:3 standard TV 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN

SCAN

A wide-screen TV or 4:3 standard TV with a

16:9 69

wide-screen mode

H Press ENTER.

The Setup Displa y for selecting the type of vi deo signal appears.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND: COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE

MODE: INTERLACE

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

PROGRESSIVE

I Press X/x to select the item.

Select PROGRESSIVE only if you have made vide o connection C (page 18) and wish to view progressive vi deo signals.

J Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your amplifier (receiver) appears.

TV Type You select Page

Interlace format TV (standard TV) INTERLACE 70 Progressive format TV PROGRESSIVE 70

Is this player connected to an amplifier (receiver) ? Select the type of jack you are using.

YES

LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT

K Press X/x to select the item, then press ENTER.

N When “NO” or “LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)” is selected, Quick Setup is finished and

connections are complete.

N When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” is selected, the Setup Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL”

appears. Proceed to Step qs.

L Press X/x to select the item.

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in page 22 to 24 (

B-2

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

DTS:

C-2

DOLBY SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL

D-PCM 75 DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the

OFF

STANDARD

ON D-PCM D-PCM

75 amplifier/receiver has a Dolby Digital decoder)

through ).

Audio Cord Connection Type You select Page

M Press ENTER.

DTS is selected.

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: DOWNMIX: DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL: DTS:

DOLBY SURROUND

OFF

STANDARD

D-PCM

OFF OFF

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N Press X/x to select the item.

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in page 22 to 24 (

B-2 C-2

OFF 75 ON (only if the amplifier/receiver

75 has a DTS decoder)

through ).

Audio Cord Connection Type You select Page

O Press ENTER.

Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete .

Note

You can directly start Quick Setup only when you run it for the first time. To run Quick Setup a second time, select “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control Menu (page 67).

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