DVP-NS70H - Sony DVD Service Manual (repair manual). Page 10

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Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see 
page 62.

• 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.

• If the picture appears too white when you are using 

A or B connection, set “BLACK LEVEL” in 

“SCREEN SETUP” to “OFF” (page 63).

VCR

CD/DVD player

TV

Connect 
directly

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:

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).

You cannot select this setting while the HDMI indicator is lit.

DVD software can be divided into two types: film-based software and video based software.
Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at
30 frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 
24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film.
In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format,
the progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are
watching.

• When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may 

appear unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
jacks. Images from the S VIDEO OUT and LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks are unaffected as they are output in 
the normal (interlace) format.

• When using LINE OUT (VIDEO) or S VIDEO OUT, the picture may appear to flicker each time the 

PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel is pressed (Interlace switches to Progressive or vice versa).

Select one of the following patterns 

A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, 

projector or AV amplifier (receiver). 
This will enable you to listen to sound.

z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

S VIDEO OUT 

PR

PB

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

L

R

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y

HDMI OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

HDMI OUT

VIDEO

LINE OUT

AUDIO

R

L

VIDEO

LINE OUT

AUDIO

R

L

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

AV amplifier (receiver) 
with a decoder

(red)

TV, projector, or AV 
amplifier (receiver)

Audio/video 
cord (supplied)

: Signal flow

Coaxial digital cord 
(not supplied)

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

Rear (L)

CD/DVD player

(white)

(yellow)*

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

[Speakers]

to coaxial or optical/
HDMI digital input

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

Center

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 17).

or

Optical digital cord 
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap 
before connecting

or

HDMI cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT

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A

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo 
amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for 
sound. Connect using the audio/video cord 
(supplied).

• Surround effect (page 43)
TV: Dynamic Theater, Dynamic, Wide, 
Night

Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night

B

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby 
Digital*

1

 or DTS*

2

 decoder and a digital 

input jack, use this connection.
Connect using a coaxial or optical digital 
cord/HDMI cord (not supplied).

• Surround effect
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)

*1

Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the 
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.

*

2

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of 
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

• After you have completed the connection, be sure 

to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY 
DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “ON” in Quick Setup 
(page 23).

• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that 

conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set 
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to 
“96kHz/24bit” (page 67).

• The surround sound effects of this player cannot 

be used with this connection.

• When you connect the player to an AV amplifier 

(receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need to 
do one of the following:

– Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV 

with the HDMI cord.

– Connect the player to the TV with a video cord 

other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S 
VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Optical cord

HDMI cord

Coaxial cord