Sony DVP-NS700V User Manual 2

SACD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

3-070-607-12(1)

DVP-NS700V

WARNING

Welcome!

To prevent f ire or shoc k hazard, do not expose th e unit to rain or moisture. To avoid elec trical shock, do not open the cabinet. Ref er servicing to qualified pers onnel only. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified serv ice shop.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

CAUTION

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

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

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

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• 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.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony SACD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future refere nce.

Precautions

On safety

• Caution – The use of optical instruments with

this product wil l increase eye hazard.

• Should any solid object or liqu id fall into the

cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel befo re operating it any further.

On power sources

• The player is not d isconnected 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 pl ayer from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the play er 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 mi ght bloc k the ve ntilatio n holes on the bottom.

• Do not place the pl ayer in a location near heat

sources, or in a place subject to di re 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, please co nsul t 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 ca pable 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-scree n di spl ay image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible t o this.

On operation

• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a

warm locat ion, or i s p lace d in a ve ry da mp r oom, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the play e r m ay not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the player, take out any discs. If

you don’t, the disc may be damage d.

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 (Magic Pad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Step 3: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Step 4: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Selecting a Playback Area for an SACD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play,

Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc

(Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Searching by Scene (VIEWER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the

Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

SURROUND Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Adjusting the Playback Picture (VIDEO EQUALIZER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . . . . . . . . . 66

Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied Remote . . 72

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . . 76

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Self-diagnosis Function (When lett ers /num be rs app ear in the dis pl ay) . . . . . 90

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

List of Setup Display Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

About this Manual

•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.

•The meaning of the icons used in this

manual is described below:

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in Video mode

Functions available for DVDRWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD -RWs

Functions available for Super Audio CDs

Functions avai lable for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD -RWs

More convenient features

Format of discs

Music CD

“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are trademarks.

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 only will play DVD VIDEO discs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes.

CD/DVD PLAYER

AC 00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

SONY CORPORATION

MODEL NO.

MADE IN JAPAN

ALL

DVP–XXXX

0-000-000-00

Region code

DVDs labelled will also play on this player. If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no regi on code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

“DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, and DVD-RWs.

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW

SACD

VIDEO CD

Example of discs that the player cannot play

The player cannot play the follo win g di scs:

•CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)

•All CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than music and

VCD format CD-Rs/CD-RWs

•Data part of CD-Extras

•DVD-ROMs

•DVD Audio discs

Also, the player cannot play the following discs:

•A DVD with a different region code (page

90).

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

card, heart).

•A disc with paper or stickers on it.

•A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane

tape or a sticker still left on it.

Note

Some DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the rec or ding quality or physical condition of th e di sc , or the characteristics of the recording device. DVD-RWs in VR mode may also take time to play back due to the recording condition. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it h as not be en correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the rec or ding 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

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

edge. Do not touch the surface.

•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.

•After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

•Before playing, clean the disc with a

cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre o ut .

•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

SURROUND

BNR

A POWER switch/indicator (35)

2 DVD indicator

Lights up when the disc is a DVD

3 SACD indicator

Lights up when the disc is an SACD

4 MULTI CHANNEL indicator

Lights up when: — playing a disc that contains more than

3 audio signal channels

— the disc is not inserted

5 Disc tray (35) 6 A (open/close) butto n ( 35 ) 7 ./> (previous/next ) buttons (36) 8 C/X/x/c/ ENTER buttons (29) 9 JOG button/indicator (48) q; TOP MENU button (37)

PUSH ENTER

JOG

DVD MENU

DISPLAY

TITLE

RETURN

qa MENU button (37) qs O RETURN button (40) qd DISPLAY button (12) qf Click shuttl e (48) qg x (stop) button (35) qh X (pause) button (36) (71) qj H (play) button (35) qk Front panel display (9) ql SURROUND button/indicator (58) w; BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button/

indicator (64)

wa (remote sensor) (15)

Front panel display

When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

Lights up w hen yo u can chan ge the angle (62)

Disc type

Playing status

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

signal (57)

Digital

MULTI

REPEAT 1MPEG

SHUFFLE PGM A–B

Current play mode (41)

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

Current title (52)

Current chapter (52)Current audio

Playing time (52)

When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)

Disc type

Playing status

Digital

MULTI

REPEAT 1MPEG

SHUFFLE PGM A–B

Current play mode (41)

Lights up whe n the pl ayer ou tput s the sig nal i n NTSC for mat

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

Current scene (52)

When playing back an SACD, CD, or VIDEO CD (without PBC)

Disc type∗

Playing status

SHUFFLE PGM A–B

Lights up when playing the multichannel pl ay ba ck a r ea on S AC Ds ( 39 )

REPEAT 1MPEG

Digital

MULTI

TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR

Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format

MIN SEC

Playing time (52)

MIN SEC

Current play mode (41)

Current track and index (52)

∗ When playing the SACD layer of SACD discs, the disc type is not displa yed.

Playing time (52)

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Rear Panel

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

CENTER

WOOFER

R – AUDIO – L

LINE OUT

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE 2

1 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (24)

(26) (27)

2 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (24)

(26) (27)

3 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (24) 4 LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (23) (26)

(27)

5 LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (19) 6 S VIDEO OUT jack (19) 7 LINE 2 jack (16) (19) 8 LINE 1 (RGB)-TV jack (16) (19)

Remote

4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs qd

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

-/--

qj qk ql w;

wa ws wd wf wg wh wj wk wl e;

ea es ed

ef eg

1 TV/DVD switch (72)

Z (open/close) button (36)

2 3 Number buttons (3 7)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.

4 CLEAR/- (ten’s digit) button (41) (72) 5 SACD MULTI/2CH button (39) 6 SACD/CD button (39) 7 (audio) button (56) 8 (angle) button (62) 9 SHUFFLE button (43 )

J PROGRAM button (41) K ./> (previous/next ) buttons (36) L c / C (search/step) buttons (47) M H (play) button (35)

The H button has a tactile dot.

N TOP MENU button (37) O DISPLAY button (41) P [/1 (on/standby) button (35) (72) Q 2 (volume) +/– bu tto ns (72 )

The + button has a tactile dot.

R BNR (Block Noise Reduction)/t (TV/

video) button (64) (72)

S DVE (Digital Video Enhancer)/

(wide mode) button (66) (72)

T ENTER button U TV/DVD button (72) V SEARCH MODE button (49) W TIME/TEXT button (52) X (subtitle) button (63) Y A-B button (45) Z REPEAT button (44)

wj REPLAY button (36) wk SURROUND button (58) wl / y (scan/slow) buttons (47) e; x (stop) button (35) ea X (pause) button (36) es MENU button (37) ed C/X/x/c buttons (29) ef O RETURN button (40) eg ENTER button (29)

Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)

Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, please refer to the page in parentheses.

Control Menu

Total number of titles or tracks recorded

Currently playing title number (VIDEO CD/SACD/CD: track number)

Currently playing chapter number (VIDEO CD/SACD/ CD: index number)

unction name of selected

ontrol Menu item

Playing time

Icon of selected Control Menu item

Control Menu items

Operation message

SUBTITLE Select: Cancel:

List of Control Menu Items

TITLE (page 49)/SCENE (page

49)/TRACK (page 49) CHAPTER (page 49)/INDEX

(page 49)

TRACK (page 49) Selects the track to be played. INDEX (page 49) Selects the index to be played. TIME/TEXT (page 49) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page

38)

AUDIO (page 56) Changes the audio setting. MULTI/2CH (page 39) Selects the playback area on 2 channel+Multi-

1 2 ( 2 7 1 8 ( 3 4 T

OFF OFF

1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH

) )

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Total number of chapters or indexes re corded

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

DVD VIDEO

ENTER RETURN

Type of disc being played back

Current setting

Options

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

Selects the chapter or index to be played.

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

Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edi ted PLAY LIST.

channel SACDs.

67)

(page 66)

SUBTITLE (page 63) Displays the subtitles.

Changes the subtitle language.

ANGLE (page 62) Changes the angle. SURROUND (page 58) Selects the surround functions. ADVANCED (page 55) Checks the information (bit rate or layer) on

the disc while playing a DVD.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page

SETUP (page 75) QUICK Setup (page 29)

PROGRAM (page 41) Selects the title, chapter, or track to play a disc

SHUFFLE (page 43) Plays the title, chapter, or track in random

REPEAT (page 44) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks)

A-B REPEAT (page 45) Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly. BNR (page 64) Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the

VIDEO EQUALIZER (page 65) Adjusts the video signal from the player. You

DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER

VIEWER (page 50) Divides the scr een into 9 subscreens to help

Sets the disc to prohibit playing.

Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, the audio output , and the appropriate speaker settings. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust the image and sound quality, and other various settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

in the order you want.

order.

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

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

can select the picture quality that best suits the programme you are watching.

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

you find the scene you want quickly.

continued

z Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes a s fo llows:

Control Menu display 1

When playing an SACD/CD disc, only the Control Menu display 1 will appear. The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc.

Control Menu display 2

ADVANCED display (Appears if you select any setting other than “OFF.” See page 55.)

Control Menu display off

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

“OFF.” (“SURROUND,” “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 se tting 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 19.

Notes

• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not hav e a SCART (E UR O AV) or vide o input jack.

• Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connec ting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items :

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

•Remote commander (remote) RMT-D131P (1)

•R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Getting Started

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries 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 extremely hot or hum id pl ace.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the r em ote casing, particularly when replacing the ba tteries.

• 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: TV Hookups

Connect a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) and mains lead in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the LINE 1 (RGB)-TV jack on the player. Also, be sure to connect the mains lead last.

SACD/DVD Player

CENTER

R – AUDIO – L

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

WOOFER

LINE OUT

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

LINE 2

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

(RGB)-TV

1 SCART (EURO AV)

cord (not supplied)

LINE 2

to t LINE 2 to T LINE 1

2 a mains lead

VCR

to SCART (EURO AV) output

3 a mains lead

to SCART (EURO AV) input

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 change the as pect ratio, please refer to page 77.

If your TV does not have a SCART (EURO AV) connection

Refer to B in “Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 19).

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE 2 jack on the play er. The VCR can record the signal only from your TV.

Getting Started

Step 4: Playing a Disc

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.

With the playback side facing down

3 Press POWER on the player . 4 Press A on the play er to open the disc tray. 5 Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down. 6 Press H.

The disc tray closes and the player begins playing t he disc.

After Step 6

Depending on the disc, a m enu may b e displaye d on the TV screen . If so, sele ct the i tem you wa nt from the menu and play the DVD VIDEO (page 37) or VIDEO CD disc (page 40).

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 Play er

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 (pag 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 this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through C, accor ding to the input jack on y our TV monitor, proje ctor, or AV amplifier (receiver).

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B C

(yellow)

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (supplied)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector or AV TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

CENTER

WOOFER

R – AUDIO – L

LINE OUT

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

(yellow)

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE 2

amplifier (receiver)

SACD/DVD player

connecting the VCR

VCR

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

l : Signal flow

continued

A If you are connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack

)

Connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be su re to m ak e th e connec tio ns firmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signa ls. Refe r to the o pera tin g instru c tio ns supp lie d wit h th e TV to be connected. Also, when you set “LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB” under “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 77), use a SCART (EURO AV) cord that conforms to each signal.

B If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of the a udio/vi deo co rd (supplie d) to t he yell ow (video ) jacks. You wi ll enjoy standard quality images.

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

Yellow (Video White (L) Red (R)

Use the red and white plugs to co nnect to the audio input jacks (page 23).

C If you are co nnecting to an S VIDEO input jac k

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

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE 2 jack on the player. The VCR can record the signal only from your TV.

Notes

• 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 screen.

VCR

SACD/DVD player

Connect

directly

• If you cannot view the pictures from a VCR through this player which is connected to a TV with RGB component

jacks, set to t (Audio/Video) on your TV. When you select (RGB), the TV cannot receive the signal from the VC R.

• If you want to use your VCR’s SmartLink function, connect the VCR to your TV’s SmartLink jac k and connect

the player to the TV with another jack.

• The SmartLink function may not work properly if your VCR is connected to your TV via the SCART (EURO AV)

jacks on the player.

• When you connect the player to your TV via the SCART ( EUR O AV) jacks, the TV’s input sour ce is se t to the

player automatically when you start pla yba ck or press a ny button except for POWER on the player or \/1 on the remote. In this case, press TV/DVD on the remote to return the input to the TV.

When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC colour system and the picture may not appear on the PAL colour system televisions. In this case, open the tray and remove the disc .

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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 23) TV (stereo)

(page 24) AV amplifier (receiver) having 5.1ch input jacks

(page 24) AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby

(page 26) Stereo amplifier (receiver)

(page 26) MD deck/DAT deck

(page 27) AV amplifier (receiver) with a Dolby Surrou nd (Pro Logic) decoder

To enjoy SACD Multi or 96kHz/24bit sound, use the connection .

• 4 speakers

(front L and R, rear L and R)

• 6 speakers

(front L and R, centre, rear L and R, subwoofer)

and a digital input jack

• 6 speakers

(front L and R, centre, rear L and R, subwoofer)

(having L and R audio inp u t jac k s onl y, or having a digital input jack)

• 2 speakers

(front L and R)

(having L and R audio inp u t jac k s onl y, or having a digital input jack)

• 3 speakers

(front L and R, and rear (monaural))

• 6 speakers

(front L and R, centre, rear L and R, subwoofer)

A D

Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS** decoder

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

** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV speakers for so und. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in A of “Step 1: Connecting video cords” (page 19), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV.

xR ecommended surround sound effects for this connection

•TVS DYNAMIC (page 58)

•TVS WIDE (p age 58)

SACD/DVD player

CENTER

R – AUDIO – L

VIDEO

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

S VIDEO OUT

LINE 2

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

LINE OUT

WOOFER

R – AUDIO – L

VIDEO

(yellow)

(white)

LINE OUT

(red)

Audio/vide o c o rd (supplied)

l : Signal flow

The yellow plug is used for video signals ( page 19).

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

to audio input

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Connecting to an AV amplifier (having 5.1ch input jacks or a digital input

jack) and 4 to 6 speakers

If your AV amplifier (r eceiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use .

B-1

If you want to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function on y our AV amplifier (receiver), connect to its dig ital ja c k using . With the following conne cti ons, y ou

B-2

can enjoy a more realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.

B-1

: Connecting to the 5.1ch input jacks

You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound using the internal Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS, or SACD Multi decoder of thi s pla y e r. Yo u ca n als o en jo y D olb y Su rr ou nd (P ro Log i c) so un ds , or surround sounds usin g various “SURROUND” modes (page 58).

xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection

When 6 speakers are connected. (Set “SURROUND” to “OFF.”)

•Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 90)

•DTS (5.1ch) (page 90)

•SACD Multi channel (page 90)

•MPEG audio (5.1ch) (page 90)

B-2

: Connecting to a digital jack

This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digi tal, MPE G audio, or DTS decoder fun ctio n of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of the player.

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

•Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 90)

•DTS (5.1ch) (page 90)

•MPEG audio (5.1ch) (page 90)

•96kHz/24bit PCM

Notes

• After you have completed the connec ti on, be sure to set “DOL BY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY DIGITAL” (page 29)

and “DTS” to “DTS” (page 29). If your AV amplifie r (rec ei ve r) has a MP EG de c ode r function, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 82). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come fro m the spe a ke rs .

• When you connect an am plifier (receiver) that conforms to the 96kHz sam pling frequency, set “48kHz/96kHz

PCM” to “96kHz/24bit” (page 82).

• SACD audio signals are not output from the digital jack.

SACD/DVD player

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

DIGITAL OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

CENTER

R – AUDIO – L

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

WOOFER

LINE OUT

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

LINE 2

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B-2

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

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

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

oror

AV amplifier (receiver) having

5.1ch inputs or/and a decoder

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

Monaural au di o c or d (not supplied)

to audio input

[Speakers]

B-1

CENTER

WOOFER

Rear

(L)

Front (R)

Centre

Subwoofer

Front (L)

l: Signal flow

z To enhance the surround sound effects:

• Use high-performance spea ke r s.

• Use front, rear, and centre speakers having the same size and performance.

• Place a subwoofer between the right and left front speakers .

• When using connection , refer to the operatin g instru ctions of the receiver (ampli fier) fo r correc t speake r

setting loca tion.

B-2

Rear

(R)

continued

Connecting to a stereo a mplifier (rec eiver) and 2 speak ers/Connecting t o 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, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT

C-2

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

xRecommended surround sound effects for the connection only

C-1

•TVS STANDARD (page 58)

C-1

z In connection , you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using a sepa rate a udio cord.

C-1

z To realize better surround sound effects, make sure that you r li ste ning position is in between your speakers .

Note

SACD audio signals are not out put f r om the digital jack.

SACD/DVD player

CENTER

R – AUDIO – L

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

FRONT REAR

5.1CH OUTPUT

C-2

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

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

to coaxial or optical digital input

LINE OUT

WOOFER

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

LINE 2

C-1

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(red)

(white)

(red)

(white)

to audio input

R – AUDIO – L

LINE OUT

VIDEO

[Speakers]

Front

(L)

Front

(R)

l: Signal flow

Stereo amplifier (receiv er)

MD deck/DAT deck

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

Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

This connection will allow you to enjoy th e surrou nd effec ts of the Dolb y Surro un d (Pro Log ic) decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, 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. This connection needs a minimum of 3 speakers (front L and R, and rear (monaural)). The surround effects are enhanced if 6 speakers (front L and R, centre, rear L and R, and subwoofer) are used. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use .

D-2

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

•Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 90)

For correct speaker setting lo cat io n , p lease refer to the operating instruct ions of the amplifier (receiver).

Note

SACD audio signals are not outpu t from the digital jack.

D-1

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continued

SACD/DVD player

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

FRONT REAR

DIGITAL OUT

5.1CH OUTPUT

D-2

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

DIGITAL OUT

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

CENTER

WOOFER

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

R – AUDIO – L

LINE OUT

LINE 1 (RGB)-TV

VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

LINE 2

D-1

Stereo audio cord

(not supplied)

(red)

(white)

R – AUDIO – L

LINE OUT

VIDEO

to coaxial or optical digital input

[Speakers]

to audio input

[Speakers]

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Rear*

(mono)

Front

(L)

Rear

(L)

Rear

(R)

Subwoofer

Centre

l: Signal flow

∗When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers and a

subwoofer.

Front

(R)

Step 3: Connecting the Mains Lead

Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.

Do not connect the mains lead of your player to the “switched” mains 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 l ost.

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

JOG PUSH ENTER

X/x

TITLE

DVD MENU

RETURN

DISPLAY

POWER

OFF

POWER

PROGRESSIVE SCAN

SURROUND

BNR

./>

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

-/--

./>

X/x ENTER

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3 Press POWER on the player and press [/1 on the remote.

“Press [ENTER ] to run QU ICK SETUP” appears at the bottom o f the scre en. If thi s message d oes not appear, sele ct “QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Contr ol Me nu t o run Q ui ck Se tu p (p ag e 75) .

4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. The available languages differ depending upon the player model.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

DEUTSCH

ITALIANO

ESPAÑOL

NEDERLANDS

DANSK

SVENSKA

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5 Press X/x to select a language.

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

6 Press ENTER.

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE:

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

7 Press X/x to select the item.

TV Type You select Page

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

16:9 77

with a wide-screen mode 4:3 standard TV 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN

SCAN

8 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the ty pe of video si gnal output f rom the LI NE 1 (RG B) - TV jack appears.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE:

JACKET PICTURE

16:9

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO

RGB

9 Press X/x to select the item.

Signal Type You select Page

Video signals VIDEO 77 S video signals S VIDEO 77 RGB signals RGB 77

q; Press ENTER.

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

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

YES

LINE OUTPUT L/R(AUDIO) DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT

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