Sony DVP-NS300 Service Manual Download

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Getting Started

Quick Overview

A quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the
player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups”
on page 17.

Note

You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.
Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

•

Audio/video cord (pinplug

pinplug

3) (1)

•

Remote commander (remote) RMT-D126A (1)

•

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

•

A plug adaptor is included with some models.

Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote

You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the

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 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: TV Hookups

Connect the supplied audio/video cord and power cord in the order (

) shown below. Be

sure to connect the power cord last.

When connecting to a wide screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 56.

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

S VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

R-AUDIO 1-L

VIDEO 1

R-AUDIO 2-L

VIDEO 2

DIGITAL OUT

LINE OUT

R-AUDIO 1-L

VIDEO 1

R-AUDIO 2-L

VIDEO 2

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

Power source

CD/DVD Player

Power source

: Signal flow

to VIDEO INPUT

to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1

to LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) 1

to AUDIO INPUT

Audio/video

cord (supplied)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

Step 4: Playing a Disc

Turn on the TV.

Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.

Press POWER on the player.

Press

on the player to open the disc tray.

Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down.

Press

The disc tray closes and the player begins playing the disc.

After Step 6

Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want
from the menu and play the DVD (page 31) or VIDEO CD disc (page 32).

To stop playing

Press

To take out the disc

Press

To turn off the player

Press

^/1

on the remote. The player is set to standby mode and the power indicator lights up in

red. Press POWER on the player to turn off completely.

With the playback side facing down

Hookups

Hooking Up the Player

Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Before you start, turn off the power, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert
the batteries into the remote (page 14).

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 your CD/DVD player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a
video cord. Select one of the patterns

through

, according to the input jack on your TV

monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).

INPUT

S VIDEO