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DVP-LS785V
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Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow steps 1 to 6 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 video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
• 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.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/Video cord (pinplug
• Audio/Video cord (pinplug
u 3 y pinplug u 3) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
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 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
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.
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
• 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
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 (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or
monitor, you must use pattern A.
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 (525p or 625p) pictures with a compatible TV, projector, or
monitor, you must use pattern A.
OPTICAL
FRONT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
DIGITAL OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
L
R
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PR/CR
PB/CB
B
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
A
P
R
/C
R
P
B
/C
B
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
C
INPUT
S VIDEO
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
cord (supplied)
Component video
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
(yellow)
TV, projector,
or AV amplifier
(receiver)
or AV amplifier
(receiver)
to S VIDEO OUT
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
(green)
S VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
(red)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
l : Signal flow
CD/DVD player
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
(blue)
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A
If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier
(receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
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 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 20).
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 20).
B
If you are connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of an audio/video cord (supplied) 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.
enjoy standard quality images.
With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
C
If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
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.
With this connection, select “NORMAL (INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.
When connecting to a wide screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see
page 81.
page 81.
To change the colour system
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 "/1 again while holding down X on the
player. The player turns back on, and the name of the colour system scrolls across the front panel
display.
colour system to match the colour system of the TV (NTSC or PAL).
First turn off the player by pressing "/1, and then press "/1 again while holding down X on the
player. The player turns back on, and the name of the colour system scrolls across the front panel
display.
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
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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.
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.
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.
Using the PROGRESSIVE button
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:
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)
◆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).
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).
VCR
CD/DVD player
TV
Connect
directly
directly
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