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4) Set the board in the place where the MB-108 board is removed,
as shown in Fig. 4.
Fig. 4
5) Set five flexible flat cables and the harness as shown in Fig. 5.
Fig. 5.
6) Set is finished.
Flexible flat cable
(FMM-48: CN105)
(FMM-48: CN105)
Flexible flat cable
(FMS-23: CN103)
(FMS-23: CN103)
Flexible flat cable
(FMO-8: CN101)
(FMO-8: CN101)
CK-120 board
Connector
(CN113)
(CN113)
Connector
(CN111)
(CN111)
Two screws
(B3)
(B3)
Two screws
(B3)
(B3)
Connector
(CN109)
(CN109)
Harness 6P
FFC 9P
FFC 26P
FFC 15P
FFC 25P
FFC 5P
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
This section is extracted from instruction
manual (3-083-624-11).
manual (3-083-624-11).
DVP-LS500
6
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 names as those on the remote.
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.
Displays on the screen are slightly different
depending upon where the model is sold.
The meaning of the icons used in this
manual is described below:
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.
Displays on the screen are slightly different
depending upon where the model is sold.
The meaning of the icons used in this
manual is described below:
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses
audio data.
audio data.
This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
Following Discs
DVD VIDEO and DVD-RW are
trademarks.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play DVD
VIDEO discs (playback only) labelled with
identical region codes. This system is used to
protect copyrights.
VIDEO discs (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, no region
code indication may be labelled even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
area restrictions.
message Playback prohibited by area
limitations. will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region
code indication may be labelled even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
area restrictions.
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded
in the following formats:
CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded
in the following formats:
music CD format
video CD format
video CD format
Icon
Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs in video mode or
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs
VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs in video mode or
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs
Functions available for DVD-
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs in video CD format
or Super VCD format
CDs, 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
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD format
Functions available for DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3* audio
tracks)
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3* audio
tracks)
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
(page 71)
(page 71)
DVD-RW
(page 71)
(page 71)
VIDEO CD
Music CD
ALL
DVP—XXXX
00V 00Hz
00W
NO.
0-000-000-00
X
Region code
7
MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*
Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet
Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet
Data part of CD-Extras
DVD-ROMs
DVD Audio discs
HD layer on Super Audio CDs
DVD-ROMs
DVD Audio discs
HD layer on Super Audio CDs
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard
Organization).
Organization).
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
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.
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.
Notes
Notes about DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played
on this player due to the 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. Also, images in DVD-RW discs with
CPRM* protection may not be played if they
contain a copy protection signal. Copyright
lock appears on the screen. For more
information, see the operating instructions for the
recording device. Note that discs created in the
Packet Write format cannot be played.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
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. Also, images in DVD-RW discs with
CPRM* protection may not be played if they
contain a copy protection signal. Copyright
lock appears on the screen. For more
information, see the operating instructions for the
recording device. Note that discs created in the
Packet Write format cannot be played.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects the
copyright of images.
copyright of images.
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.
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.
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
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.
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.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain 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 viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain 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 viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Notes about the Discs
To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
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.
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.
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
1
[/1 (on/standby) button (27)
2 Disc tray (27)
3 Front panel display (9)
4 Remote sensor (15)
5
3 Front panel display (9)
4 Remote sensor (15)
5
A (open/close) button (27)
6
H (play) button (27)
7
X (pause) button (28)
8
x (stop) button (28)
9 Playback Dial (40)
9
Front panel display
When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (32)
When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC
Current title/chapter or playing
time (45)
time (45)
Disc type
Current audio signal (48)
Lights up when you can change the angle (52)
Lights up during
Repeat Play (37)
Repeat Play (37)
Playing status
Disc type
Current scene or playing time (45)
Playing status
Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (38)
Playing time (45)
Disc type
Current track (45)
Lights up during
Repeat Play (37)
Repeat Play (37)
Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (33)
Playing status
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Rear panel
1 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21)
(22) (23)
2 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21)
(22) (23)
3 LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (20)
(21) (22)
4 LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16)
5 S VIDEO OUT jack (16)
6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, C
5 S VIDEO OUT jack (16)
6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, C
B
,
C
R
) jacks (16)
7 LINE (RGB) - TV jack (16) (25)
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
LINE (RGB) -TV
C
R
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
C
B
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Remote
1 TV [/1 (on/standby) button (61)
2
2
Z
(open/close) button (27)
3 Number buttons (30)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
4 CLEAR button (35)
5
5
./> (previous/next) buttons (28)
6
H (play) button (27)
The H button has a tactile dot.*
7
X (pause) button (28)
8 Click shuttle (40)
9 DISPLAY button (12)
q; TOP MENU button (30)
qa
9 DISPLAY button (12)
q; TOP MENU button (30)
qa
(subtitle) button (52)
qs
(audio) button (48)
qd REPEAT button (37)
qf PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
qf PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
button (43)
qg
[/1 (on/standby) button (27)
qh
2 (volume) +/—
buttons (61)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
qj
t (TV/video) button (61)
qk TIME/TEXT button (44)
ql PICTURE MODE button (54)
w;
ql PICTURE MODE button (54)
w;
(instant replay/step) button
(28, 41)
wa
(instant search/step) button
(28, 41)
ws
x (stop) button (28)
wd JOG button/indicator (40)
wf ENTER button (24)
wg
wf ENTER button (24)
wg
C/X/x/c buttons (30)
wh
O RETURN button (28)
wj MENU button (30) (33)
wk
wk
(angle) button (52)
wl SUR (surround) button (50)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player
.
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Guide to the Control Menu Displa (Magic Pad)
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:
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
z
Hint
You can skip the ADVANC ED display by setting
OFF under ADVANCED in the Control Menu
(page 46).
OFF under ADVANCED in the Control Menu
(page 46).
Control Menu Display
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For
details about each item, please refer to the pages in parentheses.
details about each item, please refer to the pages in parentheses.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
*
Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/
CDs, album number for DATA CDs.
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/
CDs, album number for DATA CDs.
** Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/
CDs, MP3 audio track number for DATA CDs.
Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only)
m
ADVA NCED display (DVD only. See page 46.)
m
Control Menu display off
,
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
OFF
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
Select: Cancel:
SUBTITLE
ENTER
RETURN
Currently playing chapter number
**
Playing time
Total number of chapters
**
Options
Current setting
Total number of titles
*
Playback status
(
(
N
Playback,
X
Pause,
x
Stop, etc.)
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
selected Control
Menu item
Operation message
Selected item
Control Menu items
Type of disc
being played
being played
Currently playing title number
*
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List of control menu items
Item
Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
TITLE (page 41)/SCENE (page 41)/TRACK (page 41)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
CHAPTER (page 41)/INDEX (page 41)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
ALBUM (page 33)
Selects the album to be played.
TRACK (page 41)
Selects the track to be played.
INDEX (page 41)
Selects the index to be played.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 31)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited
PLAY LIST.
PLAY LIST.
TIME/TEXT (page 41)
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 s track name.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD s track name.
AUDIO (page 48)
Changes the audio setting.
SUBTITLE (page 52)
Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
Changes the subtitle language.
ANGLE (page 52)
Changes the angle.
TVS (TV Virtual Surround) (page 50)
Selects the surround functions.
ADVANCED (page 46)
Displays the information (bit rate or layer) of the disc currently playing.
PARENTAL CONTROL (page 57)
Set to prohibit playback on this player.
SETUP (page 62)
QUICK Setup (page 24)
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.
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.
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z
Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
when you select any item
except
( TVS,
A-B REPEAT,
only).
The ANGLE indicator lights up in green only
when the angles can be changed. The CUSTOM
PICTURE MODE indicator lights up in green
when any setting other than STANDA RD is
selected.
when the angles can be changed. The CUSTOM
PICTURE MODE indicator lights up in green
when any setting other than STANDA RD is
selected.
PROGRAM (page 35)
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 36)
Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.
REPEAT (page 37)
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/
track/album repeatedly.
track/album repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 38)
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
BNR (page 53)
Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the block noise or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
appear on your TV screen.
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 54)
Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best
suits the programme you are watching.
suits the programme you are watching.
DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 55)
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.
PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 43)
Divides the screen into 9 subscreens to help you find the scene you want quickly.
t
OFF.
PROGRAM,
SHUFFLE,
REPEAT,
BNR,
DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER
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Hookups
Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Notes
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 (EURO AV) or video input jack.
Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a SCART (EURO AV) or video input jack.
Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have t
he following items:
Audio/video cord (pinplug
× 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote
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.
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.
Notes
Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
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.
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Step 3: 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 D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
Select one of the patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
CR
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
CB
LINE (RGB) -TV
C
R
C
B
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
D
A
INPUT
S VIDEO
C
B
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
VIDEO
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
cord (supplied)
Component video
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
(yellow)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
CD/DVD player
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
(green)
S VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
(red)
(blue)
(yellow)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
to S VIDEO OUT
SCART (EURO AV)
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
to LINE (RGB)-TV
TV
l
: Signal fl
ow
17
Hookups
A
If you are connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack
Connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections 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 signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
TV to be connected. Also, when you set LINE to S VIDEO or
to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) 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
under SCREEN
SETUP in the Setup Display (page 64), use a SCART (EURO AV) cord that conforms to each
signal.
signal.
B
If you are connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. Yo u will
enjoy standard quality images.
enjoy standard quality images.
Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 20). (Do this if you are
connecting to a TV only.)
connecting to a TV only.)
C
If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). Yo u will enjoy high quality images.
D
If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
having component video input jacks (Y, C
B
, C
R
)
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. Note that if you set LINE to
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. Note that if you set LINE to
in SCREEN SETUP (page 24, 64), the player does not output component video signals
from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red(R)
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
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RGB
RGB
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