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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
DVP-NS955V
DVP-LS785V
A [/1 (on/standby) button (32)
B SUPER AUDIO CD indicator (37, 94)
Lights up when:
– playing an HD (High Density) layer of
Super Audio CDs.
–no disc is inserted.
C MULTI CHANNEL indicator (37, 94)
Lights up when:
– playing a disc that contains multiple
audio signal channels.
– no disc is inserted.
D Disc tray (32)
E A (open/close) button (32)
F H (play) button (DVP-NS955V only)
(32)
G X (pause) button (33)
H x (stop) button (33)
I ./> (previous/next) buttons
(DVP-NS955V only) (44)
J PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (19)
Lights up when the player outputs
progressive signals.
progressive signals.
K Front panel display (10)
L Remote sensor (16)
M FL OFF (Front panel display off)
indicator (DVP-NS955V only) (83)
N VIDEO OFF indicator (DVP-NS955V
only) (32)
O H/Playback Dial (DVP-LS785V
only) (32, 44, 45)
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Front panel display
When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (38)
When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA DVD (DivX video), DATA CD (MP3 audio/
DivX video), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
DivX video), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
*1 When playing the HD layer of Super Audio CDs, the disc type is not displayed.
*2 When playing DivX video files, the current track is not displayed.
*2 When playing DivX video files, the current track is not displayed.
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Hint
You can adjust the lighting of the front panel
display by setting “DISPLAY” (DVP-NS955V
only) or “DIMMER” (DVP-LS785V only) in
“CUSTOM SETUP.” (page 83)
display by setting “DISPLAY” (DVP-NS955V
only) or “DIMMER” (DVP-LS785V only) in
“CUSTOM SETUP.” (page 83)
Current title/chapter or playing
time (49)
time (49)
Disc type
Current audio signal (53)
Lights up when you can change the angle (57)
Lights up during
Repeat Play (41)
Repeat Play (41)
Playing status
Disc type
Current scene or playing time (49)
Playing status
Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (42)
Playing time (49)
Disc type*
1
Current track*
2
(49)
Lights up during
Repeat Play (41)
Repeat Play (41)
Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (62)
Playing status
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Rear panel
DVP-NS955V
DVP-LS785V
A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (24)
(25) (26)
B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (24)
(25) (26)
C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (26)
D LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (23)
(24) (25)
E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (17)
F S VIDEO OUT jack (17)
G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P
B
/
C
B
, P
R
/C
R
) jacks (17)
H LINE 1 (RGB)-TV jack (DVP-
NS955V only)/LINE (RGB)-TV jack
(DVP-LS785V only) (17)
(DVP-LS785V only) (17)
I LINE 2 jack (DVP-NS955V only) (17)
OPTICAL
FRONT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DIGITAL OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
LINE 1(RGB)-TV
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
LINE 2
L
R
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
R
/C
R
P
B
/C
B
OPTICAL
FRONT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DIGITAL OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
LINE (RGB)-TV
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
L
R
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
R
/C
R
P
B
/C
B
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Remote
A TV/DVD switch (78)
B
B
Z
(open/close) button (33)
C Number buttons (35)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
D CLEAR/-/-- (ten digit) button (39)
E
E
(subtitle) button (57)
F
(audio) button (52)
G REPEAT button (41)
H SHUFFLE button (40)
I SA-CD MULTI/2CH (Super Audio
H SHUFFLE button (40)
I SA-CD MULTI/2CH (Super Audio
CD multi/2 channel) button (37)
J SA-CD/CD (Super Audio CD/CD)
button (37)
K ./> (previous/next) buttons (33)
L
m/M
(scan/slow) buttons
(45)
M H (play) button (32)
The H button has a tactile dot.*
N X (pause) button (33)
O C/X/x/c buttons (35)
P DISPLAY button (13)
Q TOP MENU button (35)
R [/1 (on/standby) button (32)
S 2 (volume) +/– buttons (78)
O C/X/x/c buttons (35)
P DISPLAY button (13)
Q TOP MENU button (35)
R [/1 (on/standby) button (32)
S 2 (volume) +/– buttons (78)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
T t (TV/video)/TIME/TEXT button
(49)
U PICTURE MODE button (58)
V ENTER button (28)
W
V ENTER button (28)
W
(angle) button (57)
X SUR (surround) button (54)
Y VIDEO ON/OFF button
Y VIDEO ON/OFF button
(DVP-NS955V) (32)
A-B button (DVP-LS785V) (42)
A-B button (DVP-LS785V) (42)
Z SEARCH MODE button (46)
wj ALBUM +/– button (33, 64)
wk PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
button (47, 65)
wl ZOOM button (33, 65)
e;
(instant advance/step) button
(33, 45)
ea
(instant replay/step) button
(33, 45)
es x (stop) button (33)
ed ENTER button (28)
ef O RETURN button (33)
eg MENU button (35) (63)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player.
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Guide to the Control Menu Display
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:
Control Menu display
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.
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/
Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for
DATA DVDs/DATA CDs.
Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for
DATA DVDs/DATA CDs.
*2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/
Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number or
JPEG image file number for DATA CDs. DivX
video file number for DATA DVDs.
JPEG image file number for DATA CDs. DivX
video file number for DATA DVDs.
*3 Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”
*4 Displays the date for JPEG files.
*4 Displays the date for JPEG files.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY.
Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2 ( Only for DATA CDs without DivX video files)
m
Control Menu display off
,
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
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.)
(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*
3
Currently playing title number*
1
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List of Control Menu items
Item
Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
TITLE (page 46)/SCENE (page 46)/TRACK (page 46)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
CHAPTER (page 46)/INDEX (page 46)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
* TRACK (page 46)
Selects the track to be played.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 36)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited
PLAY LIST.
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited
PLAY LIST.
TIME/TEXT (page 46)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text, or the DATA DVD/DATA CD track/file
name.
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text, or the DATA DVD/DATA CD track/file
name.
MULTI/2CH (page 37)
Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.
Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.
PROGRAM (page 39)
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 40)
Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.
Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.
REPEAT (page 41)
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/
album/file repeatedly.
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/
album/file repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 42)
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
SHARPNESS (page 60)
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.
AV ALIGNMENT (page 61)
Adjust the delay between the picture and sound. (DVP-NS955V only)
Adjust the delay between the picture and sound. (DVP-NS955V only)
PARENTAL CONTROL (page 73)
Set to prohibit playback on this player.
Set to prohibit playback on this player.
SETUP (page 80)
QUICK Setup (page 28)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect
ratio of the TV, the audio output signal, and the size of the speaker you are using.
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.
QUICK Setup (page 28)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect
ratio of the TV, the audio output signal, and the size of the speaker you are using.
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 62)
Selects the album to be played.
Selects the album to be played.
FILE (page 46)
Selects the JPEG image file or DivX video file to be played.
Selects the JPEG image file or DivX video file to be played.
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* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD with DivX video file.
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Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
when you select any item
except “OFF.” (“PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,”
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS”
only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator
lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST”
(default setting). The “MULTI/2CH” indicator
lights up in green when you select the multi-channel
playback area on a Super Audio CD. The “AV
ALIGNMENT” indicator lights up in green when
set to more than 0 ms (DVP-NS955V only).
“REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,” “SHARPNESS”
only). The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” indicator
lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST”
(default setting). The “MULTI/2CH” indicator
lights up in green when you select the multi-channel
playback area on a Super Audio CD. The “AV
ALIGNMENT” indicator lights up in green when
set to more than 0 ms (DVP-NS955V only).
* DATE (page 65)
Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
* INTERVAL (page 68)
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.
* EFFECT (page 68)
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
* MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 67)
Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both
(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.
(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.
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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 video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/Video cord (pinplug
• Audio/Video cord (pinplug
u 3 y pinplug u 3) (1) (supplied with UK models)
• 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
• 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).
In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or
monitor, you must use pattern A.
Example: DVP-NS955V
Select one of the patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
In order to view progressive signal (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or
monitor, you must use pattern A.
Example: DVP-NS955V
OPTICAL
FRONT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
DIGITAL OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
LINE 1(RGB)-TV
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
LINE 2
L
R
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PR/CR
PB/CB
C
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
D
INPUT
S VIDEO
P
R
/C
R
P
B
/C
B
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
B
A
Audio/video
cord
(supplied with
UK models)
cord
(supplied with
UK models)
Component video
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
(yellow)
TV, projector, or
AV amplifier
(receiver)
AV amplifier
(receiver)
to S VIDEO OUT
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)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
TV
l : Signal flow
CD/DVD player
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
SCART cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
VCR
Connectiong
the VCR
the VCR
to LINE 2
(DVP-NS955V
only)
(DVP-NS955V
only)
to LINE
(RGB)-TV
(RGB)-TV
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Note
When connecting to a progressive TV, it is
recommended that you use only pattern A. If you
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.
control signal transmitted via the SCART cable
may cause the signal to be switched to the SCART
jack.
A
If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier
(receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/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.
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 19).
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 19).
B
If you are connecting to a SCART input jack
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 82), use a SCART cord that conforms to each signal. For DVP-NS955V, be sure to
connect your TV to the LINE 1 (RGB)-TV jack on the player.
With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
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 82), use a SCART cord that conforms to each signal. For DVP-NS955V, be sure to
connect your TV to the LINE 1 (RGB)-TV jack on the player.
With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
C
If you are connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of an audio/video cord (supplied with UK models) to the yellow (video)
jack. You will enjoy standard quality images.
With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
jack. You will enjoy standard quality images.
With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
D
If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
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.
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)
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When connecting to a wide screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see
page 82.
page 82.
Notes
• 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.
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.
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.
to the TV.
• If you set “LINE” in SCREEN SETUP to “RGB” (page 28, 82), the player outputs no component video
signals.
For DVP-NS955V
• 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.
• 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 VCR.
• If you want to use your VCR’s SmartLink function, connect the VCR to your TV’s SmartLink jack 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 jacks
on the player.
Using the PROGRESSIVE button
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 PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:
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 PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:
PROGRESSIVE AUTO
m
PROGRESSIVE VIDEO
m
NORMAL (INTERLACE)
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.
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
directly
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◆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.
◆PROGRESSIVE VIDEO
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and
– you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software.
Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.
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.
◆NORMAL (INTERLACE)
Select this setting when:
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT
(VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT).
◆About DVD software types and the conversion method
DVD software can be divided into two types: film-based software and video based software.
Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at
30 frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images
at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film.
In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format,
the progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are
watching.
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.
◆PROGRESSIVE VIDEO
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and
– you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software.
Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.
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.
◆NORMAL (INTERLACE)
Select this setting when:
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT
(VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT).
◆About DVD software types and the conversion method
DVD software can be divided into two types: film-based software and video based software.
Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at
30 frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images
at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film.
In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format,
the progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are
watching.
Notes
• When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may
appear unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks. Images from the S VIDEO OUT and LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks are unaffected as they are output in
the normal (interlace) format.
jacks. Images from the S VIDEO OUT and LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks are unaffected as they are output in
the normal (interlace) format.
• If you set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “RGB,” then the player switches to “NORMAL
(INTERLACE).” This will happen even though you select “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE
VIDEO.”
VIDEO.”
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords
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.
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
Select a connection
Select one of the following connections,
through
.
Components to be connected
Connection
Your setup (example)
TV
• Surround effects:
– TVS DYNAMIC (page 54)
– TVS WIDE (page 54)
– TVS DYNAMIC (page 54)
– TVS WIDE (page 54)
(page 23)
Stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers
• Surround effects:
– TVS STANDARD (page 54)
– TVS STANDARD (page 54)
or
MD deck/DAT deck
MD deck/DAT deck
• Surround effects:
– TVS STANDARD (page 54)
– TVS STANDARD (page 54)
(page 24)
AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby
*
1
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6
speakers
speakers
• Surround effects:
– Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 94)
– Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 94)
(page 25)
AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks
and 4 to 6 speakers
and 4 to 6 speakers
• Surround effects:
– Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 94)
– DTS (5.1 ch) (page 94)
– Super Audio CD Multi channel (page 94)
– MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 94)
– Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 94)
– DTS (5.1 ch) (page 94)
– Super Audio CD Multi channel (page 94)
– MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 94)
or
AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks
having a Dolby Digital, DTS*
AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks
having a Dolby Digital, DTS*
2
, or MPEG audio
decoder and 6 speakers
• Surround effects:
– Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 94)
– DTS (5.1 ch) (page 94)
– MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 94)
– Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 94)
– DTS (5.1 ch) (page 94)
– MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 94)
(page 26)
A
D
A
B
C
D
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Hint
If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use
connection .
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, use
connection .
*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
*2 Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s.
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6, 226, 616; 6, 487, 535 and other U.S. and
world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”
and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6, 226, 616; 6, 487, 535 and other U.S. and
world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”
and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Connecting to your TV
This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. If you use the SCART cord in pattern
B
B
of “Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 17), you do not have to connect audio cords
to your TV.
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page
17).
z
Hint
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio
input jack.
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio
input jack.
A
OPTICAL
FRONT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
DIGITAL OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
LINE 1(RGB)-TV
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
LINE 2
L
R
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PR/CR
PB/CB
A
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
VIDEO
TV
l: Signal flow
CD/DVD player
(white)
(red)
Audio/video
cord (supplied
with UK
models)
cord (supplied
with UK
models)
to audio input
(yellow)*
(white)
(red)
(yellow)*
to LINE OUT
L/R (AUDIO)
L/R (AUDIO)
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Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to
an MD deck or DAT deck
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).
your stereo amplifier (receiver).
Note
Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from
the DIGITAL OUT jacks.
the DIGITAL OUT jacks.
B
B-1
B-2
OPTICAL
FRONT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
DIGITAL OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
LINE 1(RGB)-TV
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
LINE 2
L
R
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PR/CR
PB/CB
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
VIDEO
B-1
B-2
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
CD/DVD player
or
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
MD deck/DAT deck
Front (L)
Front (R)
[Speakers]
(white)
(red)
(white)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
to audio input
to coaxial or optical digital input
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
or
l: Signal flow
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
(red)
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