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3-083-624-11(1)
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-LS500
© 2003 Sony Corporation
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WARNING Welcome! To prevent fire or shock Thank you for purchasing this Precautions hazard, do not expose the Sony CD/DVD Player. Before Safety unit to rain or moisture. operating this player, please read • This unit operates on 220 – 240 To avoid electrical shock, do this manual thoroughly and retain V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the not open the cabinet. Refer it for future reference. unit’s operating voltage is servicing to qualified identical with your local power personnel only. suppl
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On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to Precautions a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be On safety damaged when a peak level section is played. Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. On cleaning Should any solid object or liquid fall into Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a the cabinet, unplug the player and have it soft cloth slightly moistened with a m
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Welcome!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 This Player Can Play the
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Enjoying Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Changing the Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . 54 Enhancin
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About this Manual This Player Can Play the Following Discs Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same Format of discs or similar names as those on the remote. DVD VIDEO “DVD” may be used as a general term for (page 71) DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs. DVD-RW Displays on the screen are slightly different (page 71) depending upon where the model is sold. The meaning of the icons
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– MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* software producers. Since this player plays Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc Joliet contents the software producers designed, Data part of CD-Extras some playback features may not be available. DVD-ROMs Also, refer to the instructions supplied with DVD Audio discs the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. HD layer on Super Audio CDs * A logical format of files and folders on CD- Copyrights ROMs, defined by ISO (Int
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Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (27) F H (play) button (27) B Disc tray (27) G X (pause) button (28) C Front panel display (9) H x (stop) button (28) D Remote sensor (15) I Playback Dial (40) E A (open/close) button (27) 8
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Front panel display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Disc type Playing status Lights up when you can change the angle (52) Lights up during Current audio signal (48) Current title/chapter or playing Repeat Play (37) time (45) When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (32) Disc type Playing status Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (38) Current scene or playing time (45) When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Lights up during Current track (45) P
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Rear panel S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE (RGB) -TV OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y CB CR A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21) D LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16) (22) (23) E S VIDEO OUT jack (16) B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, CB, (22) (23) CR) jacks (16) C LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (20) G LINE (RGB) - TV jack (16) (25) (21) (22) 10
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Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (61) B Z (open/close) button (27) C Number buttons (30) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (35) E ./> (previous/next) buttons (28) F H (play) button (27) The H button has a tactile dot.* G X (pause) button (28) H Click shuttle (40) I DISPLAY button (12) J TOP MENU button (30) K (subtitle) button (52) L (audio) button (48) M REPEAT button (37) N PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation) button (43) O [/1 (on/standby) button (27) P 2 (volume) +/– bu
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Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: , Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only) m ADVANCED display (DVD only. See page 46.) m Control Menu display off z Hint You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting “OFF” under “ADVANCED” in the Control Menu (page 46). Control Menu Display The Control Menu display
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List of control menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 41)/SCENE (page 41)/TRACK (page 41) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 41)/INDEX (page 41) Selects the chapter or index to be played. ALBUM (page 33) Selects the album to be played. TRACK (page 41) Selects the track to be played. INDEX (page 41) Selects the index to be played. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 31) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the ORIGINAL one, or an
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PROGRAM (page 35) Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want. SHUFFLE (page 36) Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order. REPEAT (page 37) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/ track/album repeatedly. A-B REPEAT (page 38) Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly. BNR (page 53) Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen. C
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Hookups 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 SCART (EURO AV) or 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 ×
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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 D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). B A INPUT (yellow) Audio/video VIDEO cord (supplied) L AUDIO TV R TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) SCART (EURO AV) (yellow) cord (not supplied) to LINE (RGB)-TV to LINE OUT (VIDEO) DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO
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Hookups A If you are connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack Connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) 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” under “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 64), use a SCART (EURO AV) cord that conforms t
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When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 64. 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. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly When you connect the player to your TV via
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Hookups Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, A through D . Components to be connected Connection Your setup (example) TV (page 20) A Surround effects: TVS DYNAMIC (page 50), TVS WIDE (page 50) Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers (page 21) B Surround effects: TVS STAND
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A Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in pattern B of “Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 16), you do not have to connect audio cords to your TV. CD/DVD player S VIDEO DIGITAL OUT LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE (RGB) -TV OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y CB CR A LINE OUT TV (yellow)* (yellow)* R-AUDIO-L VIDEO (white) (white) (red) (red) to LINE OUT Audio/video L/R (AUDIO) cord
