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Hooking Up the Player
Follow steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Before you start, disconnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplied accessories,
and insert the batteries into the remote (page 17).
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
Step 1: 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
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
.
SELECTABLE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN SELECT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
L
R
1 2
COMMAND MODE
3
S VIDEO
OUT
2
1
VIDEO
OUT
2
1
AUDIO OUT
1
2
L
R
S-LINK
CONTROL S
IN
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/ DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL
B
A
C
INPUT
S VIDEO
P
R
P
B
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
S-LINK
CONTROL S
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 22)
TV or other equipment
with an S-link (CONTROL S) jack
,
continued
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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 26). (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
B
, P
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 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 78).
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.
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.
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
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• 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 the case of progressive scan picture problems, it is
recommended that you switch the connection to the standard definition output. If there are questions
regarding your Sony TV set’s compatibility with this DVD player, please contact our customer service
center.
VCR
CD/DVD player
TV
Connect
directly
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Step 2: 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.
Select a connection
Select one of the following connections,
through
.
Components to be connected
Connection
Your setup (example)
TV
• Surround effects: None
(page 26)
Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers
• Surround effects: None
or
MD deck/DAT deck
• Surround effects: None
(page 27)
AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby
*
Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6
speakers
• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)
(page 88)
(page 28)
AV amplifier (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks
and 4 to 6 speakers
• Surround effects:
– Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) (page 88)
– DTS (5.1 ch) (page 88)
– Super Audio CD Multi channel (page 90)
or
AV amplifier (receiver) with digital input jacks
having a Dolby or DTS
**
decoder and 6
speakers
• Surround effects:
– Dolby Digital (5.1ch) (page 88)
– DTS (5.1ch) (page 88)
(page 29)
A
D
A
B
C
D