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

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.

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
• 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 
magnet, such as microwave 
ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on 

the unit.

• 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 
ducts, or leave it in a car 
parked in direct sunlight as 
the temperature may rise 
considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the 

disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a 

cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the 
centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as 

benzine, thinner, 
commercially available 
cleaners, or anti-static 
spray intended for vinyl 
LPs.

• If you have printed the 

disc's label, dry the label 
before playing.

About DivX Video Files  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  57
Playing DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, 

PARENTAL CONTROL)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60

Controlling Your TV With the Supplied Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  63

Using the Setup Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP)  . . . . .  65
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  68

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display). . . . .  74
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  76
Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  77
Index  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78

The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models: DVP-NS32, NS33 and DVP-NS52P. 
Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the player. DVP-NS52P is the 
model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the 
text, for example, “DVP-NS52P only.”
•Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on 

the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

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

RWs/DVD-Rs.

•The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR 
mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

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

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

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing 
MP3

*1

 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX

*2*3

 video files)

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs) containing MP3

*1

 audio tracks, JPEG image files and DivX

*2*3

video files.

*1 MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for 

Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data.

*2 DivX

®

 is a video file compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.

*3 DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” 
“DVD-Video” and the “CD” logo are 
trademarks.

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and 

DivX video files of format conforming to 
ISO 9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended 
format, Joliet

– KODAK Picture CD format

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

ROMs, defined by ISO (International 
Organization for Standardization).

The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs 
recorded in the following formats:
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and 

DivX video files of format conforming to 
UDF (Universal Disk Format).

The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than 

those recorded in the formats listed on this 
page.

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras.
• DVD Audios.
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 

audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX 
video files.

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.

Also, the player cannot play the following 
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region 

code.

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

card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane 

tape or a sticker still left on it.

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

DVD VIDEOs labelled 

 will also play on 

this player.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the 
message “Playback prohibited by area 
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. 
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, there may 
be no region code indication, even though 
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by 
area restrictions.

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/-R

DVD+RW/+R

VIDEO CD
Music CD

CD-RW/-R

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

00W

NO.

0-000-000-00

X

Region code

• 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.

• The player is not disconnected from the AC 

power source (mains) as long as it is 
connected to the wall outlet, even if the 
player itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the player for a 

long time, be sure to disconnect the player 
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC 
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug 
itself; never pull the cord.

• 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.

• Do not place the player in a location near 

heat sources, or in a place subject to direct 
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical 
shock.

• If the player is brought directly from a cold 

to a warm location, or is placed in a very 
damp room, moisture may condense on the 
lenses inside the player. Should this occur, 
the player may not operate properly. In this 
case, remove the disc and leave the player 
turned on for about half an hour until the 
moisture evaporates.

• When you move the player, take out any 

discs. If you don’t, the disc may be 
damaged.

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.

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.

Do not use a commercially available cleaning 
disc. It may cause a malfunction.

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

Caution: This player is capable of holding a 
still video image or on-screen display image 
on your television screen indefinitely. If 
you leave the still video image or on-screen 
display image displayed on your TV for an 
extended period of time you risk permanent 
damage to your television screen. Plasma 
display panel televisions and projection 
televisions are susceptible to this.

This section is extracted from instruction
manual. 2-581-864-E1

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

DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this 
player due to the recording quality or physical 
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the 
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly 
finalized. For more information, refer to the 
operating instructions for the recording device. 
Note that some playback functions may not work 
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they 
have been correctly finalized. In this case, view 
the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA 
CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write 
format cannot be played.

• Music discs encoded with copyright protection 

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

• DualDiscs

This product is designed to playback discs that 
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. A 
DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates 
DVD recorded material on one side with digital 
audio material on the other side.
Please be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc 
may not play on this product because these discs 
do not conform to the CD standard.
“DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording 
Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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

This product incorporates 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 authorized by Macrovision. 
Reverse engineering or disassembly is 
prohibited.

For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.

A [/1 (on/standby) button (25)
B Disc tray (25)
C Front panel display (10)
D

 (remote sensor) (15)

E A (open/close) button (25)

F H (play) button (25)
G X (pause) button (26)
H x (stop) button (26)
I ./> (previous/next) buttons (34)
J PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (18) 

(DVP-NS52P only)
Lights up when the player outputs 
progressive signals.

A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (20)
B LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (20)
C LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16)

D LINE (RGB) - TV jack (16)
E S VIDEO OUT jack (DVP-NS52P 

only) (16)

F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

B

/

C

B

, P

R

/C

R

) jacks (DVP-NS52P only) 

(16)

G DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack 

(DVP-NS52P only) (20)

LINE

(RGB)

-TV

L

C E N T E R

P

R

/C

R

Y

P

B

/C

B

VIDEO

COAXIAL

LINE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

S VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

AUDIO

R

L

LINE

(RGB)

-TV

L

C E N T E R

AUDIO

VIDEO

COAXIAL

R

L

LINE OUT

DIGITAL OUT

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*1 When playing DivX video files, the current track is not displayed.
*2 When playing DATA DVDs, the DVD indicator is displayed.

Current title/chapter or playing 
time (38)

Disc type

Current audio signal (43)

Lights up when you can change the angle (46)

Lights up during 
Repeat Play (32)

Playing status

Disc type

Current scene or playing time (38)

Playing status

Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (33)

Playing time (38)

Disc type*

2

Current track*

1

 (38)

Lights up during 
Repeat Play (32)

Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (50)

Playing status

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A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (63)
B Z (open/close) button (26)
C Number buttons (28)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR button (30)
E TOP MENU button (28)
F C/X/x/c buttons (28)
G O RETURN (return) button (26)
H

/

 (replay/step/

advance/step) buttons (26, 35)

I ./> (previous/next) buttons (26)

J

m/M 

 (scan/slow) buttons 

(35)

K ZOOM button (26, 53)
L SLOW PLAY/FAST PLAY buttons 

(26)

M

 (audio) button (42)

N

 (subtitle) button (46)

O [/1 (on/standby) button (25)
P 2 (volume) +/– buttons (63)

The + button has a tactile dot.*

Q t (TV/video) button (63)
R PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation) 

button (37, 53)

S TIME/TEXT button (38)
T MENU button (28)
U ENTER button (22)
V DISPLAY button (12)
W H (play) button (25)

The

H button has a tactile dot.*

X x (stop) button (26)
Y X (pause) button (26)
Z SUR (surround) button (44)
wj    (angle) button (46)

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating 

the player.

Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY 
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For 
details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.

Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.

*1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs 

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

*2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs, 

MP3 audio track number or JPEG image file 
number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX 
video file number for DATA CDs/DATA 
DVDs.

*3 Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”
*4 Displays the date for JPEG files.

Press DISPLAY.

Control Menu display 1

m

Control Menu display 2 (Only for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs without DivX video files)

m

Control Menu display off

,

OFF
OFF
SET
ON

PLAY

1 8 ( 3 4 )

1 2 ( 2 7 )

T

 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

Quit:

PROGRAM

ENTER

DISPLAY

Currently playing chapter number*

2

Playing time*

4

Total number of chapters*

2

Options

Current setting

Total number of titles*

1

Playback status
(

N Playback, 

X Pause, 

x Stop, etc.)

Function name of 
selected Control 
Menu item

Operation message

Selected item

Type of disc 
being played*

3

Currently playing title number*

1

TITLE (page 35)/SCENE (page 35)/TRACK (page 35)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.

CHAPTER (page 35)/INDEX (page 35)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.

TRACK (page 35)
Selects the track to be played.

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 28)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited 
PLAY LIST.

TIME/TEXT (page 35)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/CD text, or the DATA CD/DATA DVD track/file name.

PROGRAM (page 30)
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.

SHUFFLE (page 31)
Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.

REPEAT (page 32)
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/
track/album/file repeatedly.

A-B REPEAT (page 33)
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 47)
Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best 
suits the program you are watching. 

SHARPNESS (page 49)
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 61)
Set to prohibit playback on this player.

SETUP (page 64)
QUICK Setup (page 22)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect 
ratio of the TV, and the audio output signal.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
RESET
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.

ALBUM (page 36)
Selects the album that contain JPEG image file to be played.

FILE (page 36)
Selects the JPEG image file to be played. 

ALBUM (page 36)
Selects the album that contain DivX video file to be played.

FILE (page 36)
Selects the DivX video file to be played.

DATE (page 53)
Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.

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z Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green 

 when you select any item 

except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” 
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS,” 
“CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” only). The 
“ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator lights up in 
green when you select “PLAY LIST” (default 
setting).

INTERVAL (page 55)
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.

EFFECT (page 56)
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.

MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 54)
Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both 
(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD.

t

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

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Check that you have the following items:
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) 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.

• 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.

Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. 
Select one of the patterns 

A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, 

projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
(For DVP-NS52P only) In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a 
compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern 

A.

When connecting to a progressive TV, it is recommended that you use only pattern 

A. If you connect to your 

TV using both 

A and B, a special control signal transmitted via the SCART cable may cause the signal to 

be switched to the SCART jack.

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

L

R

P

R

/C

R

P

B

/C

B

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

INPUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO

R

L

PR/CR

Y

PB/CB

VIDEO

COAXIAL

LINE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

S VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

LINE

(RGB)

-TV

L

C E N T E R

Audio/video 
cord (not supplied)

Component video 
cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

to S VIDEO OUT*

TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

(green)

S VIDEO cord 
(not supplied)

TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

(red)

(blue)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO)

to LINE 
(RGB)-TV

TV

l : Signal flow
* DVP-NS52P only

CD/DVD player

to COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT*

SCART cord 
(not supplied)

(yellow)

A

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video 
cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will 
enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, use this connection and press the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel to output progressive signals. For details, see “Using 
the PROGRESSIVE button” (page 18).

B

Connect a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and 
noise. When you connect using the SCART cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB 
signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. Also, when 
you set “LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB” under “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display 
(page 66), use a SCART cord that conforms to each signal.
(DVP-NS52P only) With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by 
pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see 
page 66.

C

Connect the yellow plug of an audio/video cord (not supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You 
will enjoy standard quality images.
(DVP-NS52P only) With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by 
pressing the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

D

Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

Green

Blue

Red

Green

Blue

Red

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

,continued

• Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV and the player. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, 

you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, 
connect the player to this jack.

• 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 case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems, 
it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are 
questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p and 625p DVD player model, please contact
our customer service centre.

• When you connect the player to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the player 

automatically when you start playback. In this case, press 

t (TV/video) on the remote to return the input 

to the TV.

• If you set “LINE” in SCREEN SETUP to “RGB” (page 22, 66), the player outputs no component video 

signals.

By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel, you can select the signal format in 
which the player outputs video signals (Progressive or Interlace), and the conversion method for 
progressive signals. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the player outputs 
progressive signals.
Each time you press the PROGRESSIVE button, the display changes as follows:

PROGRESSIVE AUTO

m

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO

m

NORMAL (INTERLACE)

◆PROGRESSIVE AUTO
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and 
selects the appropriate conversion method.
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when 
either of the above conditions is not met.

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.

VCR

CD/DVD player

TV

Connect 
directly