Sony DVP-F250 User manual

3-083-976-11(2)
Operating Instructions
© 2003 Sony Corporation
DVP-F250
CD/DVD
Player

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The mains lead must only be
changed at a qualified
service shop.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the side
exterior.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye
hazard. As the laser beam used in
this CD/DVD player is harmful to
eyes,donotattempt to disassemble
the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland
A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment
for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug
supplied need to be replaced,
a 5AMP fuse approved by ASTA
or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked
with or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse
cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse.
Neverusetheplug withoutthefuse
cover. If you should lose the fuse
cover, please contact your nearest
Sony service station.
Precautions
Safety
• This unit operates on 110 – 240
V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the
unit’s operating voltage is
identical with your local power
supply.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Installing
• Do not install the unit in an
inclined position. It is designed
to be operated in a horizontal or
vertical position only.
• Keep the unit and discs away
from equipment with strong
magnets, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on
the unit.
• The nameplate is located on the
side exterior.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this
Sony CD/DVD Player. Before
operating this player, please read
this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.

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Precautions
On safety
• Caution – The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye hazard.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the player and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the player
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface
such as a rug that might block the
ventilation holes.
• Do not place the player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the player. Should this occur,
the player may not operate properly. In this
case, remove the disc and leave the player
turned on for about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the player, take out any
discs. If you don’t, the disc may be
damaged.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to
a section with very low level inputs or no
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be
damaged when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc. It may cause a malfunction.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a
stillvideoimageor on-screendisplayimage
on your television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or on-screen
display image displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time you risk permanent
damage to your television screen. Plasma
Display Panel televisions and projection
televisions are susceptible to this.

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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hooking Up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 5: Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Step 6: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Step 7: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc
(Multi-disc Resume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the DVD’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Playing an MP3 Audio Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
A-B Repeat Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Searching for a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search,
Freeze Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, etc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Checking the Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) . . . . . . . . 56
Using Various Additional Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Controlling Your TV With the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 63
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . . 71
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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About This Manual
• Operations and displays differ slightly,
depending on where the model is sold.
European models are used for illustration
purposes unless otherwise specified. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated
in the text, for example, “(European models
only).”
• Instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the remote. You can also use the
controls on the player if they have the same
or similar names as those on the remote.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for
DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.
• The meaning of the icons used in this
manual is described below:
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses
audio data.
This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are
trademarks.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs
(playback only) labelled with identical region
codes. This system is used to protect
copyrights.
DVD VIDEOslabelled willalsoplayon
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.
Example of discs that the player
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:
–music CD format
–video CD format
Icons Meanings
Functions available for DVD-
VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs in video mode or
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs
Functions available for DVD-
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
Functionsavailablefor VIDEO
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
Functions available for DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3* audio
tracks)
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
(page 72)
DVD-RW
(page 72)
VIDEO CD
Music CD
ALL
DVP–XXXX
00V 00Hz
00W NO.
0-000-000-00
XRegion code

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–MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*
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
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standards
Organization).
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region
code.
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
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
Media) is a coding technology that protects the
copyright of images.
• Music discs encoded withcopyright 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.
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this player plays
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed,
some playback features may not be available.
Also, refer to the instructions supplied with
the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
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.
Notes About the Discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it
in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner,commerciallyavailablecleaners,or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
Front panel
AFront panel display (9)
B(remote sensor) (15)
CDISPLAY POSITION button (9)
DN(play) button (28)
Ex(stop) button (29)
F./ >(previous/next) buttons
(29)
G[/1(on/standby) button (28)
HZ(open/close) button (28)
IDisc tray (28)
JStand (24)
DISPLAY
POSITION

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Front panel display
You can switch the front panel display according to the placement of the player.
When you press the DISPLAY POSITION button on the player, the display changes alternately
(Aor B).
AWhen in an upright position BWhen laid flat
ACurrent title/chapter/scene/track/
playing time, or other disc information
(46)
BDisc type
CLights up when playing MP3 audio
tracks (34)
DLights up when you can change the
angle (53)
ECurrent audio signal (49)
FPlaying status
GPlay mode (Lights up during Repeat
Play or A-B Repeat Play) (36)
zHint
You can adjust the lighting of the front panel
display by setting “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” (page 65).
DVD
VCD
MP3
1
D
DVD VCD MP3
1
D
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Rear panel
ADIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21)
(22) (23)
BDIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21)
(22) (23)
CCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
(16)
DS VIDEO OUT jack (16)
ELINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16)
FLINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (20)
(21) (22)
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
Y
RAUDIO VIDEO L
C B C R

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Remote
ATV [/1(on/standby) button (61)
BZ(open/close) button (28)
CNumber buttons (31)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
DCLEAR button (36)
E(subtitle) button (53)
F(audio) button (49)
G./>(previous/next) buttons (29)
Hm/M(scan/slow) buttons
(41)
IX(pause) button (29)
JH(play) button (28)
The Hbutton has a tactile dot.*
KC/X/x/cbuttons (31)
LDISPLAY button (12)
MTOP MENU button (31)
N[/1(on/standby) button (28)
O2(volume) +/– buttons (61)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
Pt(TV/video) button (61)
QTIME/TEXT button (45)
RPICTURE MODE button (55)
S(angle) button (53)
TSUR (surround) button (51)
UPICTURE NAVI button (44)
VREPEAT button (38)
W(instant search/step) button
(29, 41)
X(instant replay/step) button
(29, 41)
Yx(stop) button (29)
ZENTER button (25)
wj ORETURN button (33)
wk MENU button (31, 34)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player.

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Guide to the Control Menu Display (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:
zHint
You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting
“OFF” under “ADVANCED” in the Control Menu
(page 47).
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.
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.
** 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
ADVANCED display (DVD only. See page 47.)
m
Control Menu display off
,
OFF
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
(NPlayback,
XPause,
xStop, etc.)
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
Operation message
Selected item
Control Menu items Type of disc
being played
Currently playing title number*

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List of Control Menu items
Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
TITLE (page 42)/SCENE (page 42)/TRACK (page 42)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
CHAPTER (page 42)/INDEX (page 42)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
ALBUM (page 34)
Selects the album to be played.
TRACK (page 42)
Selects the track to be played.
INDEX (page 42)
Selects the index to be played.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 32)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited
PLAY LIST.
TIME/TEXT (page 42)
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.
AUDIO (page 49)
Changes the audio setting.
SUBTITLE (page 53)
Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
ANGLE (page 53)
Changes the angle.
TVS (TV Virtual Surround) (page 51)
Selects the surround functions.
ADVANCED (page 47)
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 25)
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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zHint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
when you select any item
except “OFF.” (“TVS,” “PROGRAM,”
“SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,”
“BNR,” “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” 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 “STANDARD” is
selected.
PROGRAM (page 36)
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 37)
Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.
REPEAT (page 38)
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/
track/album repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 39)
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
BNR (page 54)
Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 55)
Adjusts the video signal from the player. You can select the picture quality that best
suits the programme you are watching.
DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 56)
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a sharper picture.
PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 44)
Divides the screen into 9 subscreens to help you find the scene you want quickly.
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Hookups
Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow steps 1 to 7 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.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 ypinplug ×3) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
•Stand(1)
• Screw (1)
• A EURO AV adapter is included with European models.
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 3and #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.

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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords
ConnectthisplayertoyourTV monitor,projector,or AVamplifier(receiver)usinga videocord.
Select one of the patterns Athrough D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
Y
RAUDIO VIDEO L
C B C R
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TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
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cord (not
supplied)
toCOMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
to S VIDEO OUT
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
S VIDEO
cord (not
supplied)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
(green) (blue) (red)
TV,projector,or AV
amplifier (receiver)
TV
EURO AV adapter
(suppliedwithEuropean
models)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
(yellow)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
(yellow)
(yellow)
CD/DVD player
(yellow)
(yellow)
to LINE
OUT
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Hookups
A If you are connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will
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.)
BIf 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 SCART (EURO AV) input jack (European models only)
Connect the EURO AV adapter (supplied with European models) to the SCART (EURO AV)
input jack of the TV, and connect the player and the EURO AV adapter using the audio/video
cord (supplied). Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord to the yellow (video) jack. Use
the red and white plugs to connect the audio input jacks (page 20).
DIf you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
having component video input jacks (Y, CB, CR)
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.
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see
page 64.
To change the colour system (Asian/Oceanian models only)
If the on-screen menu of the player does not appear on the connected TV, switch the player’s
colour system to match the colour system of the TV (NTSC or PAL).
First turn off the player by pressing @/1, and then press @/1again while holding down xon the
player. The player turns back on, and the name of the colour system scrolls across the front panel
display.
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
EURO AV adapter Red (R)
White (L)
Yellow (Video)
TV Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
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Note
Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear
image on the TV screen. If your TV only has one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack.
For European models:
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
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Hookups
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords
Refer to the chart below to select the connection that bestsuits your system. Be sure to also read
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
Select a connection
Select one of the following connections, through .
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example)
TV
• Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 51),
TVS WIDE (page 51)
(page 20)
Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers
• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 51)
or
MD deck/DAT deck
• Surround effects: TVS STANDARD (page 51).
(page 21)
AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby*
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6
speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
(page 72)
(page 22)
AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks
having a Dolby Digital, DTS**, or MPEG audio
decoder and 6 speakers
• Surround effects:
– Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 72)
– DTS (5.1ch) (page 72)
– MPEG audio (5.1 ch) (page 72)
(page 23)
A D
A
B
C
D
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Connecting to your TV
This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page
16).
zHint
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.
A
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
LINE OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
Y
RAUDIO VIDEO L
C B C R
A
LINE OUT
RAUDIO VIDEO L
TV
l: Signal flow
CD/DVD player
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
to audio input
(yellow)*
(white) (yellow)*
to LINE OUT
L/R (AUDIO)
(red)
(white)
(red)
For European models:
Use the EURO AV adapter (supplied)
to connect to the SCART (EURO AV)
input jack on the TV.