01 Before You Start
Connecting up to your TV
Use the supplied AV cable to connect this DVD player to your TV. This cable feeds both audio and video
to your TV. Before connecting, make sure that both this player and your TV are switched off and
disconnected from the wall outlet.
DC IN 9.8V
–
Black
ringed
plug
• Read the instructions that came with
your TV if you're unsure which inputs
to use.
• Do not connect this player to your TV
through a VCR. Some discs are copy-
protected and will not play properly
when played via a VCR or when
recorded on a VCR.
• See pages 53 to 55 for how to connect
this player up to an AV amplifier and
other components.
Setting the TV system
(Except US and Canadian models)
This player is compatible with both PAL
and NTSC TV systems. If your TV is
compatible with both systems then set the
12
En
AUDIO
VIDEO
+
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
Yellow
ringed
plug
Supplied AV cable
Audio input
AUDIO IN
R
L
Red/white
Yellow plug
plugs
switch to
TV SYSTEM
it to the system your country or region uses.
• When using the PDV-LC20 with the
built-in screen, always set to
• You cannot play PAL DVDs when the
switch is set to
TV SYSTEM
• You may need to adjust the vertical
hold control on some PAL TVs when
playing NTSC discs. Depending on the
TV, you may also see black bars at the
top and bottom of the screen.
Video input
VIDEO IN
, otherwise set
AUTO
TV SYSTEM
PAL / LCD
AUTO
NTSC
/
.
PAL
LCD
.
NTSC