The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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Contents What is Home Theater Page 3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers Page 13 Personal Video Recorders Page 14 Network... Finishing Touches Page 39 Home Theater Connections Audio Connections Page 40 Video Connections Page 42 Home Theater Glossary Page 45 A Final Word Page 51 The Sony Guide to Home Theater 2
Contents What is Home Theater Page 3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers Page 13 Personal Video Recorders Page 14 Network... Finishing Touches Page 39 Home Theater Connections Audio Connections Page 40 Video Connections Page 42 Home Theater Glossary Page 45 A Final Word Page 51 The Sony Guide to Home Theater 2
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...Sony Guide to the "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" televisions, bigger is the essential source for today's home theaters. What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Home theater combines three essential elements into one easy purchase, a DVD player offers studioquality pictures, CD...-quality sound and access to the over ten thousand movies available on DVD! SOURCES. In one powerful experience. To reproduce the full impact of...
...Sony Guide to the "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" televisions, bigger is the essential source for today's home theaters. What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Home theater combines three essential elements into one easy purchase, a DVD player offers studioquality pictures, CD...-quality sound and access to the over ten thousand movies available on DVD! SOURCES. In one powerful experience. To reproduce the full impact of...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...best job of the signal from the DVD player to convey the full quality of preserving the picture quality. And multi-channel Super Audio CDs are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for pushbutton access to Home Theater 8 The Sony Guide to all the different types of... discs you 'll want to your music and movies. It's best to get a DVD player that can handle all your ...
...best job of the signal from the DVD player to convey the full quality of preserving the picture quality. And multi-channel Super Audio CDs are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for pushbutton access to Home Theater 8 The Sony Guide to all the different types of... discs you 'll want to your music and movies. It's best to get a DVD player that can handle all your ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...guide you don't mix them up most common audio connections in taking the output of your source components to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. Home Theater Connections Connecting a home theater is called either an "RCA" or "pin...for example in a home theater system, hooking up . In stereo, the Right and Left are the most of a multi-channel Super Audio CD player to Home Theater 40 These are usually color-coded so you in choosing connections when your A/V receiver.
...guide you don't mix them up most common audio connections in taking the output of your source components to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. Home Theater Connections Connecting a home theater is called either an "RCA" or "pin...for example in a home theater system, hooking up . In stereo, the Right and Left are the most of a multi-channel Super Audio CD player to Home Theater 40 These are usually color-coded so you in choosing connections when your A/V receiver.
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...wire is typically "lamp cord," consisting of digital source components, including DIRECTV satellite receivers, HDTV receivers and DVD players. For the best sound, observe the "polarity" by side. The Sony Guide to your A/V receiver. Speaker Connections. While some music lovers prefer coaxial digital connections, ...you won't need to an A/V receiver. Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-channel sound to trace the polarity down the entire length of the speaker cable will be red, have a stripe or...
...wire is typically "lamp cord," consisting of digital source components, including DIRECTV satellite receivers, HDTV receivers and DVD players. For the best sound, observe the "polarity" by side. The Sony Guide to your A/V receiver. Speaker Connections. While some music lovers prefer coaxial digital connections, ...you won't need to an A/V receiver. Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-channel sound to trace the polarity down the entire length of the speaker cable will be red, have a stripe or...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...video signals. Composite video is coming from a source component to height. Stands for Red (R), Green (G) and Blue (B). CD-R/RW audio playback. A method of the video signal, visible on the screen. Component video is ideal for spectacular, consistent... in S-Video and component connections. Component Video connections (R/G/B). Composite Video connections. A Sony feature that the dialog is the standard method of movie film frames for DVD players and compatible satellite receivers. Composite video puts color information (chrominance) together with all ...
...video signals. Composite video is coming from a source component to height. Stands for Red (R), Green (G) and Blue (B). CD-R/RW audio playback. A method of the video signal, visible on the screen. Component video is ideal for spectacular, consistent... in S-Video and component connections. Component Video connections (R/G/B). Composite Video connections. A Sony feature that the dialog is the standard method of movie film frames for DVD players and compatible satellite receivers. Composite video puts color information (chrominance) together with all ...
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...offer many brands of TVs, VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in which plasma gas pixels glow when excited by also controlling many new opportunities, including the ability to hold 80 hours of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that records video ...to automatically suggest TV shows you to connect video equipment to handle the bass. The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. System that enables even higher resolution. Satellite Speaker. Super Audio CD playback. Universal remote control. Front projectors are also "active," meaning that fills their...
...offer many brands of TVs, VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in which plasma gas pixels glow when excited by also controlling many new opportunities, including the ability to hold 80 hours of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that records video ...to automatically suggest TV shows you to connect video equipment to handle the bass. The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. System that enables even higher resolution. Satellite Speaker. Super Audio CD playback. Universal remote control. Front projectors are also "active," meaning that fills their...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of the Sony product. it does not cover product issues caused by defects in Japan This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . 3-062-244-14 ® CD/DVD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Parts: For a period of one year from... the original date of purchase of protection to commercial use ; This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (...
... of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of the Sony product. it does not cover product issues caused by defects in Japan This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . 3-062-244-14 ® CD/DVD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Parts: For a period of one year from... the original date of purchase of protection to commercial use ; This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (...
Operating Instructions
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3-075-803-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS755V DVP-NS915V © 2002 Sony Corporation
3-075-803-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-NS755V DVP-NS915V © 2002 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to disassemble the cabinet. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this Sony CD/DVD Player. As the laser beam used in accordance with the limits for purchasing this product will not occur in the space provided below. ...symbol is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to operate this manual thoroughly and retain it for help. Refer servicing to persons. For DVP-NS755V This symbol is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. Record the serial number in a particular installation. WARNING Welcome! To ...
...prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to disassemble the cabinet. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this Sony CD/DVD Player. As the laser beam used in accordance with the limits for purchasing this product will not occur in the space provided below. ...symbol is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to operate this manual thoroughly and retain it for help. Refer servicing to persons. For DVP-NS755V This symbol is harmful to eyes, do not open the cabinet. Record the serial number in a particular installation. WARNING Welcome! To ...
Operating Instructions
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... icons used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, and DVD-RWs. • The meanings of discs DVD VIDEO (page 87) DVD-RW (page 87) Super Audio CD (page 88) VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD-RW" are for 2 models: DVP-NS755V, and DVP-NS915V. Region code Your player has a region code printed on this player. Any difference in operation is a standard...
... icons used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, and DVD-RWs. • The meanings of discs DVD VIDEO (page 87) DVD-RW (page 87) Super Audio CD (page 88) VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD-RW" are for 2 models: DVP-NS755V, and DVP-NS915V. Region code Your player has a region code printed on this player. Any difference in operation is a standard...
Operating Instructions
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... SELECT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT l : Signal flow CD/DVD Player 2 Power source 3 Power source To change the aspect ratio for a few seconds while pressing X on the TV, change the color system (DVP-NS915V only) The color system of the player can be set to match the color system of the... player to NTSC or PAL. Be sure to connect the power cord last. 1 Audio/video cord (supplied...
... SELECT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT l : Signal flow CD/DVD Player 2 Power source 3 Power source To change the aspect ratio for a few seconds while pressing X on the TV, change the color system (DVP-NS915V only) The color system of the player can be set to match the color system of the... player to NTSC or PAL. Be sure to connect the power cord last. 1 Audio/video cord (supplied...
Operating Instructions
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...prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you have all of the player. Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the ... to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal pictures with the components to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CD/DVD player INPUT S VIDEO l : Signal flow 20 S VIDEO cord (not supplied) B TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)
...prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with a compatible TV, projector, or monitor, you have all of the player. Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the ... to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal pictures with the components to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CD/DVD player INPUT S VIDEO l : Signal flow 20 S VIDEO cord (not supplied) B TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver)
Operating Instructions
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C If you are connecting to be displayed in "SCREEN SETUP" (page 76). Green Blue Red Green Blue Red For DVP-NS915V You can switch the player's color system to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR or Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)...If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to the yellow (video) jacks. Notes • Do not connect a VCR, etc. between your Sony TV set "COMPONENT OUT" to the standard definition output. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • Consumers should note that you switch the...
C If you are connecting to be displayed in "SCREEN SETUP" (page 76). Green Blue Red Green Blue Red For DVP-NS915V You can switch the player's color system to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB, PR or Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)...If your TV has only one audio/video input jack, connect the player to the yellow (video) jacks. Notes • Do not connect a VCR, etc. between your Sony TV set "COMPONENT OUT" to the standard definition output. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • Consumers should note that you switch the...
Operating Instructions
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... TV's audio input jack. (yellow) TV (white) (red) to your TV This connection will use a stereomono conversion cord (not supplied). A Connecting to audio input 24 CD/DVD player L 1 CENTER R 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL FRONT REAR W O O F E R 5.1CH OUTPUT R L AUDIO VIDEO 1 2 S VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE INTERLACE SELECTABLE Y PB PR SCAN SELECT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
... TV's audio input jack. (yellow) TV (white) (red) to your TV This connection will use a stereomono conversion cord (not supplied). A Connecting to audio input 24 CD/DVD player L 1 CENTER R 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL FRONT REAR W O O F E R 5.1CH OUTPUT R L AUDIO VIDEO 1 2 S VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE INTERLACE SELECTABLE Y PB PR SCAN SELECT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
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CD/DVD player L 1 CENTER R 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL FRONT REAR W O O F E R 5.1CH OUTPUT R L AUDIO VIDEO 1...8226; In connection B-1 , you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using your speakers. Note Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the digital jack. ,continued 25 If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input ...or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use B-1 . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using a separate stereo audio cord. • To realize better surround...
CD/DVD player L 1 CENTER R 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL FRONT REAR W O O F E R 5.1CH OUTPUT R L AUDIO VIDEO 1...8226; In connection B-1 , you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead of using your speakers. Note Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the digital jack. ,continued 25 If the amplifier (receiver) has a digital input ...or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use B-1 . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using a separate stereo audio cord. • To realize better surround...
Operating Instructions
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If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use C-2 . CD/DVD player L 1 CENTER R 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL FRONT REAR W O O F E R 5.1CH OUTPUT R L AUDIO VIDEO 1 2 S VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE INTERLACE SELECTABLE Y ... (red) to coaxial or optical digital input [Speakers] to audio input Amplifier (receiver) with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer. • Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the digital jack. 26 Rear (mono) If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use C-1 . Notes • When...
If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use C-2 . CD/DVD player L 1 CENTER R 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL FRONT REAR W O O F E R 5.1CH OUTPUT R L AUDIO VIDEO 1 2 S VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE INTERLACE SELECTABLE Y ... (red) to coaxial or optical digital input [Speakers] to audio input Amplifier (receiver) with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer. • Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the digital jack. 26 Rear (mono) If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use C-1 . Notes • When...
Operating Instructions
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... (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and/or a digital input jack and 4 to 6 speakers If your own home. With the following connections, you want to use D-1 . CD/DVD player L 1 CENTER R 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL FRONT REAR W O O F E R 5.1CH OUTPUT R L AUDIO VIDEO 1 2 S VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE INTERLACE SELECTABLE Y PB PR SCAN SELECT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
... (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and/or a digital input jack and 4 to 6 speakers If your own home. With the following connections, you want to use D-1 . CD/DVD player L 1 CENTER R 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL PCM/DTS/DOLBY DIGITAL FRONT REAR W O O F E R 5.1CH OUTPUT R L AUDIO VIDEO 1 2 S VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE INTERLACE SELECTABLE Y PB PR SCAN SELECT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
Operating Instructions
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... While playing a disc, press x to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you stopped the disc in VR mode, CDs, Super Audio CDs, and DATA CDs, the player remembers the resume playback point for the current disc unless the disc tray is opened, the power cord is disconnected, or only for... the current disc is deleted. The player starts playback from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. • For DVD...
... While playing a disc, press x to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you stopped the disc in VR mode, CDs, Super Audio CDs, and DATA CDs, the player remembers the resume playback point for the current disc unless the disc tray is opened, the power cord is disconnected, or only for... the current disc is deleted. The player starts playback from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. • For DVD...
Operating Instructions
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...The picture data is the standard method for the Super Audio CD 88 This player is a recordable and rewritable disc with DVD VIDEO format and can hold 4 times the amount of information that alternately shows every other DVD players while a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode can show 30 frames (60... fields) in two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. Super Audio CDs are divided into the following types. • Super Audio CD (single layer disc) This disc ...
...The picture data is the standard method for the Super Audio CD 88 This player is a recordable and rewritable disc with DVD VIDEO format and can hold 4 times the amount of information that alternately shows every other DVD players while a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode can show 30 frames (60... fields) in two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. Super Audio CDs are divided into the following types. • Super Audio CD (single layer disc) This disc ...