DVP-NS72HP, DVP-NS77H, DVP-NS77HP, DVP-NS78H, DVP-NS78HP - Sony DVD Service Manual (repair manual). Page 9

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Select one of the following patterns 

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

projector, or audio component such as an 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.

L

C E N T E R

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

L

R

HDMI cord (not supplied)

(red)

TV, projector, or 
audio component

Audio/video 
cord (supplied)

: Signal flow

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT

to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)

Rear (L)

CD/DVD player

(white)

(yellow)*

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

Centre

Coaxial digital cord 
(not supplied)

to coaxial/HDMI 
digital input

Audio component 
with a decoder

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 15).

or

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When connecting to a progressive TV, it is 
recommended that you use only pattern 

C. If you 

connect to your TV using both 

C and D, a special 

control signal transmitted via the SCART cable 
may cause the signal to be switched to the SCART 
jack.

A

You will enjoy standard quality images.
With this connection, select “NORMAL 
(INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

B

Use a certified Sony HDMI cord to enjoy 
high quality digital picture and sound through 
the HDMI OUT jack.

When connecting to a Sony TV that is 
compatible with the HDMI CONTROL 
function, see page 17.

When connecting to the HDMI OUT jack 
Follow the steps below. Improper handling 
may damage the HDMI OUT jack and
the connector.

Carefully align the HDMI OUT jack on 
the back of the player and the HDMI 
connector by checking their shapes.
Make sure the connector is not upside 
down or tilted.

Insert the HDMI connector straight into 
the HDMI OUT jack.
Do not bend or apply pressure to the 
HDMI connector.

To connect to a TV with DVI input
Use an HDMI-DVI converter cord (not 
supplied). The DVI jack will not accept any 
audio signals, so you have to use another 
audio connection in addition to this 
connection (page 19). Furthermore, you 
cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI 
jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI 
jacks on PC displays).

C

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 
17).

D

Be sure to make the connections firmly to 
avoid hum and noise. When you connect 
using the SCART cord, check that the TV 
conforms to S video or RGB signals. Refer to 
the operating instructions supplied with the 
TV to be connected. Also, when you set 
“LINE” to “S VIDEO” or “RGB 
(COMPONENT OFF)” under “SCREEN 
SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 59), use 
a SCART cord that conforms to each signal.
With this connection, select “NORMAL 
(INTERLACE)” (default) by pressing the 
PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel.

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen 
TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit 
your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, 
see page 58.

• Do not connect more than one type of video cord 

between the player and your TV at the same time.

• Do not use connections 

B and D at the same 

time.

• 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.

Connector is upside 
down

Not straight

• When you connect the player to your TV via the 

SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the 
player automatically when you start playback. In 
this case, press 

t (TV/video) on the remote to 

return the input to the TV.

• If you set “LINE” in SCREEN SETUP to “RGB 

(COMPONENT OFF)” (page 59), the player 
outputs no component video signals.

• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when 

moving the player.

• Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet 

wall, if you place the player on the cabinet with 
the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the 
HDMI OUT jack or the HDMI cord.

• When connecting or disconnecting, do not screw 

in or rotate the HDMI connector.

By connecting to Sony components that are
compatible with the HDMI CONTROL 
function with an HDMI cord (not supplied), 
you can enjoy the following features:
• One-Touch Play (page 25)
• System-Power Off

When you turn the TV off by using the 

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button on the TV’s remote, the components 
compatible with HDMI CONTROL 
function turn off automatically.

To prepare for the ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync 
features
Set “HDMI CONTROL” to “ON” in 
“CUSTOM SETUP” (page 61). For details 
on TV setting, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with the TV.

Depending on the connected component, the HDMI 
CONTROL function may not work. Refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the component.

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.
Each time you press the PROGRESSIVE 
button, 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.

When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC 
colour system, the player outputs the video 
signal or the Setup Display etc. in the NTSC 
colour system and the picture may not 
appear on the PAL colour system 
televisions. In this case, open the tray and 
remove the disc.

VCR

CD/DVD player

TV

Connect 
directly

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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).

◆About DVD software types and the 
conversion method
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 sitcoms, and displays 
images at 25 frames/50 fields (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 
LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks are unaffected as they 
are output in the normal (interlace) format.

• If you set “LINE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to 

“RGB (COMPONENT OFF),” the player 
switches to “NORMAL (INTERLACE).” This 
will happen even though you select 
“PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE 
VIDEO.”