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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/
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.

*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 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*

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TITLE (page 46)/SCENE (page 46)/TRACK (page 46)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.

 

 

CHAPTER (page 46)/INDEX (page 46)
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.

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.  

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI/2CH (page 37)
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. 

 

 

 

SHUFFLE (page 40)
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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A-B REPEAT (page 42)
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.

 

 

 

SHARPNESS (page 60)
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)

 

 

 

PARENTAL CONTROL (page 73)
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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALBUM (page 62)
Selects the album to be played. 

 

FILE (page 46)
Selects the JPEG image file or DivX video file to be played. 

 

* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD with DivX video file.

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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).

* 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. 

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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 video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/Video cord (pinplug 

u 3 y pinplug u 3) (1) (supplied with UK models)

• 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.

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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 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

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

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

L

R

INPUT

S VIDEO

P

R

/C

R

P

B

/C

B

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Audio/video 
cord 
(supplied with 
UK models)

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)

TV

l : Signal flow

CD/DVD player

to COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT

SCART cord 
(not supplied)

VCR

Connectiong 
the VCR

to LINE 2 
(DVP-NS955V 
only)

to LINE 
(RGB)-TV

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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.

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 19).

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 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

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.

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)

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see 
page 82.

• 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 28, 82), the player outputs no component video 

signals.

• 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.

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:

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.

VCR

CD/DVD player

TV

Connect 
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.

• 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.

• 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.”

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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 

. 

• Surround effects:
– TVS DYNAMIC (page 54)
– TVS WIDE (page 54)

 (page 23)

• Surround effects:
– TVS STANDARD (page 54)

or
MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects:
– TVS STANDARD (page 54)

 (page 24)

*

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• Surround effects:
– Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 94)

 (page 25)

• 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)

or
AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks 
having a Dolby Digital, DTS*

2

• Surround effects:
– Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 94)
– DTS (5.1 ch) (page 94)
– MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 94)

 (page 26)

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If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) that 
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.

*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.

This connection will use your TV’s speakers for sound. If you use the SCART cord in pattern 
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).

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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.

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

PR/CR

PB/CB

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

VIDEO

TV

l: Signal flow

CD/DVD player

(white)

(red)

Audio/video 
cord (supplied 
with UK 
models)

to audio input

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

(yellow)*

to LINE OUT
L/R (AUDIO) 

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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).

Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from 
the DIGITAL OUT jacks.

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

PR/CR

PB/CB

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

VIDEO

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

Stereo audio cord 
(not supplied)

to audio input

to coaxial or optical digital input

Coaxial digital cord 
(not supplied)

or

l: Signal flow

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

(red)

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You can enjoy 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 

.

• When connecting 6 speakers, replace the 

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

• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from 

the DIGITAL OUT jacks.

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

PR/CR

PB/CB

R-AUDIO-L

LINE OUT

VIDEO

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

CD/DVD player

or

Front (R)

Front (L)

Rear (R)

Subwoofer

Rear (L)

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby 
Surround decoder

Centre

Rear (mono)

Stereo audio cord 
(not supplied)

[Speakers]

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

(red)

(white)

to coaxial or optical digital input

Coaxial digital cord 
(not supplied)

[Speakers]

or

to audio input

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

to DIGITAL OUT 
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

l: Signal flow

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

.

If you want to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, 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.

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

PR/CR

PB/CB

FRONT

5.1CH OUTPUT

REAR

CENTER

WOOFER

L

R

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

l: Signal flow

Front (R)

Front (L)

Rear (R)

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

Subwoofer

Centre

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)

You can enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound using 
the internal Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, 
DTS, or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of 
this player. Note that 7.1-channel MPEG 
signals are mixed down to 5.1-channel 
signals.

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

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• For connection 

For correct speaker location, refer to the operating 
instructions of the connected components.

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

size and performance.

– Place the subwoofer between the left and right 

front speakers.

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 28). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an 
MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” in 
“AUDIO SETUP” to “MPEG”.

• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that 

conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set 
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 
“96kHz/24bit” (page 86).

• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from 

the DIGITAL OUT jack.

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

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 ..

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 81).

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

Press X/x to select a language.

The player displays the menu and 
subtitles in the selected language.

ENTER

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X/x

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

ITALIANO

ESPAÑOL

NEDERLANDS

DANSK

SVENSKA

FRANÇAIS

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH