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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 amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a 
compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you must use pattern 

C.

INPUT

S VIDEO

P

R

P

B

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

L

R

S-LINK

CONTROL S

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PR

PB

Y

S VIDEO

OUT

2

1

VIDEO

OUT

2

1

AC IN

5.1CH OUTPUT

FRONT

REAR

WOOFER

CENTER

L

R

1

2

3

COMMAND

MODE

L

R

AUDIO OUT

1

2

S-LINK

CONTROL S

IN

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Audio/video 
cord 
(supplied)

l : Signal flow

Component 
video cord 
(not supplied)

(yellow)

TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

CD/DVD player

TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

(green)

S VIDEO cord 
(not supplied)

TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

(red)

(blue)

(yellow)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

to VIDEO OUT 1 or 2

to COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT

to S VIDEO 
OUT 1 or 2

to S-LINK/CONTROL S IN 
(page 19)

TV or other equipment 
with an S-link (CONTROL S) jack

A If you are connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will 
enjoy standard quality images.

Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 22). (Do this if you are 
connecting to a TV only.)

B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

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

C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) 
having component video input jacks (Y, P

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video 
cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will 
enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 
(480p) format signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to 
“PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SETUP” (page 72).

Depending on the disc, the image of some discs may not fit your TV screen. If you want to 
change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 71.

z Hint
If your TV has an S-LINK (CONTROL S) jack, you can control the player by operating the remote toward 
the TV. This feature is convenient when you placed the player and the TV away from each other. After 
connecting the player with other components according to the above 

A, B, or C, connect the TV via the 

S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack using an S-link (control S) cord (not supplied). Refer to the instructions 
supplied with the TV to be connected.

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow (Video)

White (L)

Red (R)

Green

Blue

Red

Green

Blue

Red

c continued

• Connect the player directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a 

clear image on the TV screen.

• 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 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is 
recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions 
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service 
center.

VCR

CD/DVD player

TV

Connect 
directly

Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read 
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Select one of the following connections, 

 through 

. 

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

 * Manufactured under license from Dolby 

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

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are 

registered trademarks of Digital Theater 
Systems, Inc.

TV
• Surround effects: None

 (page 22)

Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers
• Surround effects: None
or
MD deck/DAT deck
• Surround effects: None

 (page 23)

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

(page 82)

 (page 24)

AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks 
and 4 to 6 speakers
• Surround effects:

– Dolby  Digital (5.1 ch) (page 82)
– DTS (5.1 ch) (page 82)
– Super  Audio CD Multi channel (page 84)

or
AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks 
having a Dolby or DTS** decoder and 6 
speakers
• Surround effects:

– Dolby  Digital (5.1ch) (page 82)
– DTS (5.1ch) (page 82)

 (page 25)

c continued

This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 

18).

z Hint
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the 
AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks to the TV’s audio input 
jack.

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PR

PB

Y

S VIDEO

OUT

2

1

VIDEO

OUT

2

1

AC IN

5.1CH OUTPUT

FRONT

REAR

WOOFER

CENTER

L

R

1

2

3

COMMAND

MODE

L

R

AUDIO OUT

1

2

S-LINK

CONTROL S

IN

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

L

R

AUDIO OUT

1

2

TV

l : Signal flow

CD/DVD player

(white)

(red)

Audio/video 
cord (supplied)

to audio input

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

(yellow)*

to AUDIO OUT L/R 1 or 2

If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use 

. If the amplifier 

(receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use 

. 

In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using 
your stereo amplifier (receiver).

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

Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from 
the digital jack.

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PR

PB

Y

S VIDEO

OUT

2

1

VIDEO

OUT

2

1

AC IN

5.1CH OUTPUT

FRONT

REAR

WOOFER

CENTER

L

R

1

2

3

COMMAND

MODE

L

R

AUDIO OUT

1

2

S-LINK

CONTROL S

IN

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

L

R

AUDIO OUT

1

2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CD/DVD player

or

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

MD deck/DAT deck

Front (L)

Front (R)

[Speakers]

(white)

(red)

(red)

(white)

Coaxial digital 
cord (not supplied) Stereo audio cord 

(not supplied)

to audio input

to coaxial or optical 
digital input

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

or

to AUDIO OUT L/R 1 or 2

to DIGITAL OUT 
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

l: Signal flow

c continued

You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-
channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use 

. If your amplifier 

(receiver) has a digital input jack, use 

.

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

• When  connecting 6 speakers, replace the 

monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 
rear speakers and a subwoofer.

• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from 

the digital jack.

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PR

PB

Y

S VIDEO

OUT

2

1

VIDEO

OUT

2

1

AC IN

5.1CH OUTPUT

FRONT

REAR

WOOFER

CENTER

L

R

1

2

3

COMMAND

MODE

L

R

AUDIO OUT

1

2

S-LINK

CONTROL S

IN

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

L

R

AUDIO OUT

1

2

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

CD/DVD player

or

Front (R)

Front (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

l: Signal flow

Rear (L)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby 
Surround decoder

Center

Rear (mono)

Stereo 
audio cord (not 
supplied)

[Speakers]

Coaxial digital cord 
(not supplied)

(red)

(white)

to coaxial or optical digital 
input

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

[Speakers]

or

to audio input

(white)

(red)

to AUDIO OUT L/R 1 or 2

to DIGITAL OUT 
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use 

.

If you want to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function on your AV amplifier (receiver), 
connect to its digital jack using 

. With the following connections, you can enjoy a more 

realistic audio presence in the comfort of your own home.

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PR

PB

Y

S VIDEO

OUT

2

1

VIDEO

OUT

2

1

AC IN

5.1CH OUTPUT

FRONT

REAR

WOOFER

CENTER

L

R

1

2

3

COMMAND

MODE

L

R

AUDIO OUT

1

2

S-LINK

CONTROL S

IN

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/ DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

5.1CH OUTPUT

FRONT

REAR

WOOFER

CENTER

L

R

l: Signal flow

Front (R)

Front (L)

Rear (R)

 AV amplifier (receiver) having 
5.1ch inputs or/and a decoder

Subwoofer

Center

Coaxial digital cord 
(not supplied)

Monaural audio cord 
(not supplied)

Stereo audio cord 
(not supplied)

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

[Speakers]

CD/DVD player

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

to audio input

to coaxial or optical 
digital input

or

or

to 5.1CH

OUTPUT

to DIGITAL OUT 
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

c continued

You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound using 
the internal Dolby Digital, DTS, or Super 
Audio CD Multi decoder of this player.

This connection will allow you to use the 
Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of 
your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not 
able to enjoy the surround sound effects of 
this player.

z Hints
• For correct speaker placement, refer to the 

instructions of the connected components.

• To enhance the sound performance:
– Use  high-performance speakers.
– Use front, rear, and center speakers of the same 

size and performance.

– Place the subwoofer between the left and right 

front speakers.

• Use  connection 

 when connecting to 7 or 

more speakers (6.1 ch or more).

For connection 
• After you have completed the connection, be sure 

to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “DTS” in Quick Setup 
(page 27). 

• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that 

conforms to the 96kHz sampling frequency, set 
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 
“96kHz/24bit” (page 76).

• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from 

the digital jack.

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

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.

“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP” 
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this 
message does not appear, select 
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control 
Menu to run Quick Setup (page 70).

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

X/x to select a language.

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

./>

ENTER

[/1

X/x

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

FRENCH

ENGLISH
ENGLISH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

c continued

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

X/x to select the setting that 

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• 4:3  LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN 

(page 71)

◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
• 16:9 (page 71)

The Setup Display for selecting the type 
of video signal appears.

X/x to select the type of 

Select “PROGRESSIVE” only if you 
have made video pattern 

C (page 18) and 

wish to view progressive video signals.
◆ Interlace format TV (standard TV)
• INTERLACE (pages 72)
◆ Progressive format TV
• PROGRESSIVE (pages 72)

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

X/x to select the type of 

Choose the item that matches the audio 
connection you selected on pages 22 to 
25 (

 through ).

• If you connect just a TV and nothing 

else, select “NO.” Quick Setup is 
finished and connections are complete.

 

• Select “AUDIO OUTPUT L/R.” Quick 

Setup is finished and connections are 
complete.

• Select “DIGITAL OUTPUT.” The Setup 

Display for “DOLBY DIGITAL” appears.

• Select  “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT.”

The Setup Display for “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” appears.

X/x to select the type of 

Choose the signal that matches the audio 
connection you selected on pages 23 to 
25 (

  through ).

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:

BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

COMPONENT OUT:
   4:3 OUTPUT:

INTERLACE

FULL

ON

16:9

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

4:3 LETTER BOX

ON

BLACK LEVEL:

ON

BLACK LEVEL 

(COMPONENT OUT)

:

ON

JACKET PICTURE

INTERLACE

COMPONENT OUT:

   4:3 OUTPUT:

PROGRESSIVE

INTERLACE

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

AUDIO OUTPUT L/R
DIGITAL OUTPUT
DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT

YES

NO

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

OFF

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER:

SHARP

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM
D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

DTS:

DOLBY DIGITAL

 

• D-PCM (page 75)

• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the 

amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital 
decoder) (page 75)

“DTS” is selected.

X/x to select the type of 

Choose the item that matches the audio 
connection you selected on pages 23 to 
25 (

  through 

).

• D-PCM (page 75)

• DTS  (only if the amplifier (receiver)  

has a DTS decoder) (page 75)

◆ When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” is selected 
in step 11
• Quick Setup is finished and 

connections are complete.

◆ When “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT” is 
selected in step 11
• The Setup Display for “SPEAKER 

SETUP” appears.

X/x to select the size of the 

If no center speaker is connected, select 
“NONE” (page 77).

“REAR” is selected.

X/x to select the size of the 

If no rear speaker is connected, select 
“NONE.” 

“SUBWOOFER” is selected.

X/x to select whether or 

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

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:

DIGITAL OUT:

DOLBY DIGITAL:

OFF

STANDARD

AUDIO FILTER:

SHARP

ON

DOWNMIX:

DOLBY SURROUND

D-PCM
D-PCM

48kHz/96kHz PCM:

DTS

DTS:

D-PCM

SPEAKER SETUP (DVD)

SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(REAR): 

OFF

TEST TONE:

FRONT:
CENTER:

NONE

SMALL

LARGE

LARGE

REAR:
SUBWOOFER:

To set, press                , then            .

ENTER

LARGE

SPEAKER SETUP 

(DVD)

SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(REAR): 

OFF

TEST TONE:

FRONT:
CENTER:

LARGE

REAR:
SUBWOOFER:

LARGE

LARGE

NONE

SMALL

LARGE

SPEAKER SETUP (DVD)

SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(REAR): 

OFF

TEST TONE:

FRONT:
CENTER:

LARGE

LARGE

REAR:
SUBWOOFER:

To set, press                , then            .

To quit press

ENTER

ENTER

SETUP

DISPLAY

DISPLAY

YES

YES

NONE

LARGE

c continued

To enjoy the surround sound effects of this 
player or your amplifier (receiver), set the 
following items as described below for the 
audio connection you selected on pages 23 to 
25 (

 through 

). Each of these is the 

default setting and does not need to be adjusted 
when you first connect the player. Refer to 
page 69 for using the Setup Display.

• No  additional settings are needed.

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY 

SURROUND” (page 75).

 

 

• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY 

SURROUND” (page 75).

• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 75).

• Set “DISTANCE,” “LEVEL (FRONT),” 

and “LEVEL (REAR)” according to the 
connected speakers (page 77).

z Hints
•

For connections   
If the sound distorts even when the volume is 
turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page 
74).

•

For connections   
Set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHZ/24bit” only 
if you connect an amplifier (receiver) that 
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency (page 
76).

• The speaker size you set in steps 16 through 20 

will also adjust the Super Audio CD speaker size 
of “SPEAKER SETUP.” If you want to change 
the speaker size for Super Audio CDs, you can set 
it in “SPEAKER SETUP” (page 76).

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some 
operations may be different or restricted.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied 
with your disc.

[/1.

The player turns on.

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and 
select the appropriate channel so that you 
can hear sound from the player.

A on the player, and place a 

To place other discs on the tray, press 
DISC SKIP and place the discs in the 
order you want to play them.
Each time you press DISC SKIP, the disc 
tray turns so you can place the discs on 
the empty compartments. The player 
plays from the last disc placed on the tray.

H.

The disc tray closes, and the player starts 
playback (continuous play). Adjust the 
volume on the TV or the amplifier 
(receiver).
Depending on the disc, a menu may 
appear on the TV screen. For DVD 
VIDEOs, see page 35. For VIDEO CDs, 
see page 37.

You can minimize the effect of the video 
output by switching it off.
Press VIDEO OFF on the player so that the 
VIDEO OFF indicator lights up on the player.

Press

 [/1. The player enters standby mode.

z Hint
You can have the player turn off automatically 
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 
30 minutes. To turn on this function, set “AUTO 
POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON” 
(page 73).

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N

A

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Z

H

DISC SKIP

DISC SKIP

VIDEO OFF indicator

VIDEO OFF

With the playback 
side facing down

Disc 
compartment 
number

c continued

Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from 
the digital jack.

*

For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs 
only.

** For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or 

DVD+RWs only.

z Hints
• The  Instant Replay function is useful when you 

want to review a scene or dialog that you missed.

• The  Instant Search function is useful when you 

want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to 
watch.

• Before loading the discs, a disc number indicator 

of an empty compartment may be lit.

You may not be able to use the Instant Replay 
function with some scenes.

Select a  disc

Press DISC 1–5 on the 
player.

Stop

Press 

x.

Pause

Press 

X.

Resume play after 
pause

Press 

X or H.

Go to the next disc

Press DISC SKIP.

Go to the next chapter, 
track, or scene in 
continuous play mode

Press 

> on the 

remote, or turn the 

./> dial on the 
player clockwise.

Go back to the 
previous chapter, 
track, or scene in 
continuous play mode

Press 

. on the 

remote, or turn the 

./> dial on the 
player 
counterclockwise.

Stop play and remove 
the disc

Press 

Z.

Z

./>

H

 

INSTANT 
REPLAY

x

DISC SKIP

X

 

INSTANT 
SEARCH

A

DISC 1–5

N X

x

./>

DISC SKIP

LOAD

Replay the previous 
scene*

Press  
INSTANT REPLAY 
during playback.

Briefly fast forward 
the current scene**

Press  
INSTANT SEARCH 
during playback.

Check if a disc is in 
the disc compartment

Press LOAD on the 
player.
The disc number 
indicators on the front 
panel display (1–5) 
light up.

You can open the disc tray while playing a 
disc so that you can check which discs are to 
be played next and replace discs without 
interrupting playback of the current disc.

The disc tray opens and two disc 
compartments appear. Even if the player 
is playing a disc, it doesn’t stop playing.

The disc tray turns and another two disc 
compartments appear.

The disc tray closes.

z Hint
While the disc tray is open,
– If the playback of the current disc end, the player 

stops playing. If the disc is played in One Disc 
Repeat Play mode (page 44), the current disc 
starts playing again.

– In All Discs Shuffle Play mode (page 43), titles/

tracks/chapters are reshuffled only on the current 
disc.

– In  Program Play mode (page 41), the titles/tracks/

chapters only on the current disc are played.

Do not push the disc tray to close in step 5, as you 
may damage the player.

You can lock the disc tray to prevent children 
from opening it.

When the player is in standby mode, press 
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the 
remote.

The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears 
on the front panel display.
The 

A and EXCHANGE buttons on the 

player and the 

Z button on the remote do not 

work while the Child Lock is set.

When the player is in standby mode, press 
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again. 

Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the 
Control Menu (page 70), the disc tray remains 
locked.

EXCHANGE

DISC SKIP

DISC SKIP

ENTER

O RETURN

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