Getting Started
Necessary Setup Before Using the Player
Some setups are necessary for the player depending on the TV or other components to be connected.
For details on using the menu, see page 40.
For details on each menu item, see pages 41 to 44.
pTo connect the player to a
In the menu, set “TV TYPE” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “16:9.”
pTo connect the player to a normal TV
In the menu, set “TV TYPE” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “4:3.”
pTo listen to the stereo sound through speakers connected to a normal amplifier or through TV speakers
In the menu, set “DOWNMIX” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “NORMAL.”
pTo listen to the sound through speakers connected to an amplifier that conforms to Dolby Pro Logic surround
In the menu, set “DOWNMIX” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “SURROUND.”
pTo listen to the sound through speakers connected to an amplifier with a digital connector or to output the sound to a digital component such as a DAT or MD deck
When you play a DVD, set “DVD DIGITAL OUT” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “PCM” in the menu.
When you play a VIDEO CD, set “VIDEO CD DIGITAL OUT” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “ON” in the menu.
pTo connect the player to a digital component with a
In the menu, set “DVD DIGITAL OUT” in “INITIAL SETUP” to
“INITIAL SETUP” also includes other items such as “VIDEO ASPECT RATIO” and “OSD LANGUAGE.” For details, see page 43.
To select the color system when you play a
VIDEO CD
This player conforms to the NTSC and PAL color systems. In the menu, select the appropriate setting in “VIDEO CD COLOR SYSTEM” in “INITIAL SETUP” according to the TV to be connected to the player.
For details on using the menu, see page 40.
•If the TV automatically changes the color system according to the input signal:
You do not need to select the setting of “VIDEO CD COLOR SYSTEM ” as its default setting is “AUTO.” The player automatically changes the color system of video output according to the color system of the VIDEO CD to be played.
•If the color system of the TV is NTSC:
Set “VIDEO CD COLOR SYSTEM ” to “NTSC.” When you play a VIDEO CD recorded in the PAL color system, the picture will be stretched vertically and will be displayed with the upper and lower parts of the picture cut off.
•If the color system of the TV is PAL:
Set “VIDEO CD COLOR SYSTEM ” to “PAL.” When you turn the power on, pictures may be displayed with no color or may not appear properly depending on the TV. If you cannot make menu setting on the TV screen because of the bad picture conditions, play a VIDEO CD recorded in the PAL color system before making setting. When “VIDEO CD COLOR SYSTEM” is set to “PAL,” you cannot view the pictures of the DVD. When you play a VIDEO CD recorded in the NTSC color system, the picture will shrink a little vertically and will be displayed with the upper and lower parts of the screen masked in black.
The settings above are retained unless you disconnect the AC power cord or the electricity is cut off.
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