2-687-406-23(1)
DVD Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
(1)
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Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union
and other European
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources. For
more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The
Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service
or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given
in separate service or guarantee documents.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
marking is located on
the rear of the control
unit.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
Precautions
On power sources
• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at
the qualified service shop.
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to
this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one
and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e.,
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
marked with mark
or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover
after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without
the fuse cover.
• Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains)
can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately
in the event of trouble.
If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your
nearest Sony service station.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home
Theatre System. Before operating this system,
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
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Table of Contents
This System Can Play the Following
Discs .................................................5
Resuming Playback from the Point Where
You Stopped the Disc..................... 53
Step 1: Assembling
Step 2: Connecting
Step 4: Positioning
Step 5: Performing the
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]
on a DVD-R/DVD-RW.................. 60
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture
and Sound....................................... 65
Selecting a Playback Area for a Super
Audio CD ....................................... 66
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG
Image Files ..................................... 67
Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with
Files ................................................ 68
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a
Slide Show with Sound .................. 70
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
(Ver.2.0) ......................................... 74
Installing the IR Transmitter and the IR
Receiver on a Wall .........................33
Enjoying the Radio or Other
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All
Selecting the Movie or Music
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound
Field................................................47
Searching for a Particular Point on
a Disc ..............................................50
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze
Frame)
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/
Scene, etc........................................51
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Controlling the TV with the Supplied
Remote............................................79
Using the THEATRE SYNC
Function..........................................81
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast
(When letters/numbers appear in
Sound..............................................82
Changing the Brightness of the Front
Panel Display..................................84
the display)
(CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL)
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
Automatically .................................88
Setting the Display or Sound Track
Language ........................................92
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About This Manual
This System Can Play the
Following Discs
• The instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the remote. You can also use the
controls on the control unit if they have the
same or similar names as those on the remote.
• The Control Menu items may be different
depending on the area.
Format of
Disc logo
discs
DVD VIDEO
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
DVD-RW/
DVD-R
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for
North American models.
• The following symbols are used in this
manual.
DVD+RW/
DVD+R
Symbol
Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in
video mode, and DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs
Functions available for DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWs in VR (Video
Recording) mode
Super Audio
CD
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-
Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or
Super VCD format)
VIDEO CD
(Ver. 1.1 and
2.0 discs)/
Functions available for Super Audio
CDs
Audio CD
Functions available for music CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format
Functions available for DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs)
containing MP31) audio tracks,
JPEG image files, and DivX2)3)
video files
CD-RW/CD-R
(audio data)
(MP3 files)
(JPEG files)
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs)
containing MP31) audio tracks,
JPEG image files, and DivX2)3)
video files
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.
1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
®
2) DivX is a video file compression technology,
developed by DivX, Inc.
3) DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
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• An adapter to convert an 8 cm disc to standard
size.
Note about CDs/DVDs
Adapter
The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– audio CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX video files of format conforming to ISO
9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape
or a sticker still left on it.
The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the
following formats:
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/
DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and
DivX video files of format conforming to
UDF (Universal Disc Format)
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-
RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on
this system due to the recording quality or
physical condition of the disc, or the
characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software.
Example of discs that the
system cannot play
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not
work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if
they have been correctly finalized. In this case,
view the disc by normal playback. Also some
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet
Write format cannot be played.
The system cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those
recorded in the formats listed on page 5
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD Audios
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio
tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files.
• DVD-RAMs
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card
shaped, heart shaped).
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
• A disc that has a commercially available
accessory attached, such as a label or ring.
Ring
Label
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Note on DualDisc
Types of Super Audio CDs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
There are two types of discs, depending on the
Super Audio CD layer and CD layer
combination.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
• Super Audio CD layer: A high-density
signal layer for Super Audio CD
• CD layer1): A layer that is readable by a
conventional CD player
Note about DVD-RW (Except for
U.S./Canadian/European models)
Single layer disc
(a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer)
*
Images in DVD-RWs with CPRM protection may not
be played if they contain a copy protection signal.
“Copyright lock” appears on the screen.
*
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects the copyright of
images.
Super Audio CD
layer
Hybrid disc2)
(a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer)
About Multi Session CD
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
an MP3 audio track is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
a JPEG image file is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent JPEG image files
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
CD layer3)
Super Audio CD
layer3)
A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2
channel area or the multi-channel area.
• 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel
stereo tracks are recorded
• If audio tracks and images in music CD format
or video CD format are recorded in the first
session, only the first session will be played
back.
• Multi-channel area: An area in which multi-
channel (up to 5.1 channels) tracks are
recorded
About the Super Audio CD
Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio
disc standard where music is recorded in the
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format
2 channel area4)
(conventional CDs are recorded in the PCM
format). The DSD format, using a sampling
frequency 64 times higher than that of a
conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization,
achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide
dynamic range across the audible frequency
range, and so provides music reproduction
extremely faithful to the original sound.
Multi channel area4)
Super Audio CD
layer
1)You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD
player.
2)Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary
to turn the disc over.
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Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Region code
Your system has a region code printed on the
rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled
with the same region code.
ALL
DVD VIDEOs labeled
system.
will also play on this
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix
surround decoder and the DTS** Digital
Surround System.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message [Playback prohibited by area
limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code
indication may be given even though playing the
DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround”
are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
Note on playback operations
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO
CDs.
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Getting Started – BASIC –
See Unpacking in Specifications, page 109.
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching
the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote,
point it at the remote sensor on the control unit.
Note
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
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Step 1: Assembling the System
Before connecting, attach the stands to the control unit and the speakers.
Tip
• We recommend that you spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when assembling.
Assembling the control unit
Attach the stand to the control unit.
Use the parts illustrated below.
Control unit (1)
Control unit stand (1) Control unit stand cover Screw (black, small)
(1) (1)
Tip
• You can install the control unit on a wall using an optional kit (not supplied).
1
Hook the studs of the control unit on the keyslots of the control unit stand, then secure
the control unit with the screw.
Control unit
Screw (black, small)
,
SYSTEM CONTROL cord
Control unit stand
Hook the SYSTEM CONTROL
cord in the clamp on the control
unit stand.
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2
Attach the control unit stand cover to the control unit stand.
Snap the control unit stand cover onto the control unit stand.
,
Control unit stand
Draw the SYSTEM CONTROL cord
through the opening of the control unit
stand cover.
Control unit stand cover
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Assembling the speakers
Attach the stands and connect the speaker cords to the center speaker, front speakers, and surround
speakers.
About connecting speaker cord
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the speaker to be
connected.
Gray
Color tube
(+)
Do not catch the
speaker cord insulation
(–)
in the SPEAKER jack.
Black
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch
another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, such as shown below.
Stripped speaker cord is
touching another speaker
terminal.
Stripped cords are touching each
other due to excessive removal of
insulation.
Note
• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.
To assemble the center speaker
Use the parts illustrated below.
Center speaker (1)
Adjuster (1)
Center speaker
base (1)
Speaker cord
(green) (1)
Screws
(silver, large) (2)
Label on the rear of the
speaker: Green
Tip
• You can install the center speaker on a wall using an optional kit (not supplied).
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1
Secure the adjuster and center speaker base with the screws.
Speaker cord*
Screws (silver, large) (2)
(green)
Center speaker base
Adjuster
* Adjust the length of
the speaker cord
before securing.
Center speaker
Black
Gray
Insert the projections of
the adjuster into the
holes of the center
speaker.
m
Draw out the speaker cord through the slit on the
center speaker base.
To adjust the angle of the center speaker
You can set the angle by adjusting the position of the screws.
12°
Screws
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To assemble the front and surround speakers
Attach the speaker stands to the front and surround speakers. The procedure of assembling for the
surround speaker (L) (the left surround speaker) is slightly different from the others. (The surround
speaker (L) has the IR receiver.) Any difference in procedure is clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “For the surround speaker (L).”
Use the parts illustrated below.
Front speakers
and surround
Surround
Post (4)
Base (4)
Speaker
Speaker
adaptor cover3)
(4)
speaker (L)2) (1)
adaptor3) (4)
speaker (R)1) (3)
IR
receiver
Speaker cords Cord clamp (1)
(3) (white, red,
gray)
Screws
silver, small (8)
black, large (12)
black, medium (1)
1) The front speakers and surround speaker (R) are identical. To discriminate between the speakers, see the label on
the rear of each speaker.
Front speaker (L) (left front speaker): White label
Front speaker (R) (right front speaker): Red label
Surround speaker (R) (right surround speaker): Gray label
2) Surround speaker (L) (left surround speaker): Blue label
3) When unpacking, the speaker adaptor cover is attached to the speaker adaptor.
Tip
• You can install the front speakers and the surround speakers on a wall using an optional kit (not supplied).
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Fully-assembled illustration
The speaker that has the IR receiver is the surround speaker (L) (left surround speaker), the speaker
that is connected to the surround speaker (L) is the surround speaker (R) (right surround speaker),
and others are the front speakers.
IR receiver
Speaker
system cord
White
Red
Front speaker (L): White label
Front speaker (R): Red label
Surround speaker (L):
Blue label
Surround speaker (R):
Gray label
1
Insert the post into the base, and secure the base with screws. (for all speakers)
Post cover
For the surround
(upper part)
speaker (L)
Screw (black, medium)
Post
Screws (black, large) (3)
Screw*
,
Cord clamp
Secure the cord clamp
with the screw.
Bottom of the base
Base
* Do not remove the screw that is attached to the post. The screw is to prevent the speaker from slipping.
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2
Remove the post cover, slide the speaker adaptor onto the post, adjust the height of the
speaker adapter, and secure it with the screws. (for all speakers)
Hook
(upper part)
Post cover
Screws
Loosen (but do
not remove) the
screws before
attaching.
Screws
Speaker
adaptor
,
,
Post
About the height of the speaker
The height of the speaker top is A + 390 mm.
(A: Between the top of the speaker adaptor and top of the
base.)
• Lowest position: A = 570 mm, Speaker top = 960 mm
• Highest position: A = 910 mm, Speaker top = 1,300 mm
Note
• Keep the post cover handy, so you can replace it later.
3
(For the surround speaker (L))
Connect the connector of the speaker cord to the speaker.
Connector (gray)
Speaker cord
Rear of the surround speaker (L)
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(For the surround speaker (L))
Draw the speaker cord first, then draw the speaker system cord into the post.
Fold back the speaker cord
about 100 mm and twist
together.
Speaker system
cord
After drawing through, untwist
and straighten out the speaker
cord.
Post
Speaker cord
Speaker system cord
Post
,
Hook the speaker
cord and speaker
system cord in the
cord clamp.
Bottom of the base
Tip
• Tilt the post so that the cords are drawn smoothly.
For the next procedure of the surround speaker (L), skip to step 7.
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(For the front speakers and surround speaker (R))
Draw the speaker cord into the post.
Fold back the speaker cord
about 100 mm and twist
together.
After drawing through, untwist
and straighten out the speaker
cord.
,
Post
Bottom of the base
About the speaker cords
Use the speaker cord as follows:
• Front speaker (L): White
• Front speaker (R): Red
• Surround speaker (R): Use the speaker cord that is
connected to the surround speaker (L) in step 4.
6
(For the front speakers and surround speaker (R))
Connect the speaker cord to the speaker.
Speaker cord
Black
Gray
Rear of the speaker
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7
Attach the speaker to the speaker adaptor. (for all speakers)
Hook the speaker on the hooks of the speaker adaptor.
Draw the cord(s) between the hooks of the speaker adaptor and between the slit of the post.
Speaker cord
Speaker system cord (surround
speaker (L) only)
,
Slit
Hooks
Do not get caught the
cord(s) in the hooks.
Speaker
adaptor
Adjust the length of the
cord(s).
8
Secure the speaker with the screws. (for all speakers)
Rear of the speaker
Speaker adaptor
Screws (silver, small) (2)
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9
Attach the speaker adaptor cover to the speaker adaptor until it clicks, and attach the
post cover. (for all speakers)
Speaker adaptor
cover
Post cover
,
Speaker adaptor
Rear of the speaker
Note
• Do not insert the speaker adaptor cover at a slant. Insert the speaker adaptor cover straight down so that the
lower part is fixed.
Correct
Incorrect
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Step 2: Connecting the System
This hookup is the basic connection of the system. For TV connections, see pages 26 and 35. For other
Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 6 on the
following pages.
2 Front speaker (L)
2 Front speaker (R)
2 Center speaker
5 IR transmitter
4 AM loop antenna (aerial)
Bottom of the
subwoofer
Subwoofer
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
DIR-T1
1
2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
SPEAKER
INPEDANCE
CENTER
USE
4
EURO AV
AM
FRONT
L
OUTPUT (TO TV)
FRONT
R
FM 75
COAXIAL
SYSTEM CONTROL
4 FM wire antenna (aerial)
6 AC power cord
(mains lead)
1 Control unit
SA-TSLF1H
DIR-R3
3 AC adaptor
6 AC power cord
(mains lead)
Surround speaker (L)
Surround speaker (R)
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Note on handling the subwoofer
• Do not place your hand into the slit of the subwoofer when lifting it. The speaker driver may be damaged. When
lifting, hold the bottom of the subwoofer.
Subwoofer
Slits
1 Connecting the Control unit
Connect the system connector of the control unit to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack of the subwoofer.
Insert the plug of the SYSTEM CONTROL cord, then secure the screws of the plug.
Bottom of the subwoofer
Control unit
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
DIR-T1
1
2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
SPEAKER
INPEDANCE
CENTER
USE
4
EURO AV
AM
FRONT
L
OUTPUT (TO TV)
FRONT
R
FM 75
COAXIAL
SYSTENTROL
Subwoofer
Plug
SYSTEM CONTROL cord
Screws
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2 Connecting the Speakers
To connect the front and center speakers
Connect the connectors of the speaker cords to the correspond SPEAKER jacks. The connectors of the
speaker cords are the same color as the jacks to be connected.
Front speaker (L)
Front speaker (R)
Center speaker
Subwoofer
Bottom of the subwoofer
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
DIR-T1
1
2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
SPAKER
C
CENTER
U
4
EURO AV
AM
FRONT
L
OUTPUT (TO TV)
FRONT
R
FM 75
COAXIAL
SYSTEM CONTROL
Speaker cords
3 Connecting the AC adaptor
Connect the speaker system cord of the surround speaker (L) to the SA-TSLF1H jack of the AC
adaptor.
AC adaptor
SA-TSLF1H
DIR-R3
Speaker system cord
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4 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)
To connect the AM antenna (aerial)
The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle
or roll up the antenna (aerial).
1
2
Remove only the loop part.
Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).
3
Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.
Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
Insert until this
part.
A
M
Insert the cords pushing
down the terminal clamp.
B
Note
• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result.
Tip
• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.
4
Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.
To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)
Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 ΩCOAXIAL jack.
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
or
FM 75 ΩCOAXIAL jack
FM 75 ΩCOAXIAL jack
Note
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
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• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
System
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
5 Connecting the IR transmitter
Transmits the sound by the infrared signals. Connect it to the DIR-T1 jack of the subwoofer.
Pink
Bottom of the subwoofer
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
DIR-T1
1
2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
SPEAKER
INPEDANCE
CENTER
USE
4
EURO AV
AM
FRONT
L
OUTPUT (TO TV)
FRONT
R
FM 75
COAXIAL
SYSTEM CONTROL
Subwoofer
IR transmitter
6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)
Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the subwoofer and the AC adaptor to a wall
outlet (mains), connect the front and center speakers to the subwoofer and surround speaker (R) to the
Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.
AC adaptor
Subwoofer
To a wall outlet
(mains)
AC power cord
(mains lead)
To a wall outlet
(mains)
AC power cord
(mains lead)
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Step 3: Connecting the TV
This hookup is the basic connection of the system and TV. For other TV connections, see page 35. For
other component connection, see page 39.
TV
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
DIR-T1
1
2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
SPEAKER
INPEDANCE
CENTER
USE
4
EURO AV
AM
FRONT
L
OUTPUT (TO TV)
FRONT
R
FM 75
COAXIAL
SYSTEM CONTROL
Subwoofer
Bottom of the subwoofer
Required cords
SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)
.
Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the
system.
By connecting the system and the TV with the SCART (EURO AV) cord, the system sends the image
to the TV, and the TV sends TV sound to the system. (You can enjoy TV sound from the speakers of
the system.)
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Side view
Step 4: Positioning the
System
Infrared signal
10
10
Positioning the speakers
IR transmitter
Approx. 10m
For the best possible surround sound, all the
speakers other than the subwoofer should be the
same distance from the listening position (A).
All the speakers can be placed from 0.0 to 7.0
meters (A) from the listening position.
Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the
surround speaker (L) in direct line with each
other. For details, see “Adjusting the IR
IR receiver
Surround speaker (L)
Note
• Do not install the surround speaker (L) in a place
exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as an
incandescent lamp.
• The cord of the IR transmitter is for this system only.
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
Place speakers as illustrated below.
IR transmitter
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or
speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with
the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled,
polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may
result.
• When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning
cloth for glasses.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker
may fall down.
IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)
The following diagram indicates the infrared
transmission area (the range that the infrared
rays can reach).
Tip
• You can install the IR transmitter on a wall for better
• You can swap the surround speaker (L) and (R)
positions, depending on the wall outlet and speaker
Top view
Infrared signal
• When you change the positions of the speakers, it is
recommended that you change the settings. For
details, see “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
10
10
Approx. 10m
IR transmitter
Surround speaker (L)
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• Depending on the speaker layout (i.e. when placing
the surround speaker (L) toward the listening
position, etc.), or when there is obstruction, such as a
person or object between the IR transmitter and the IR
receiver of the surround speaker (L), you can use the
external IR receiver (supplied) instead. The IR
receiver is compact and easy to install. For details, see
1
Press POWER on the AC adaptor, then
press "/1 on the control unit.
The AC adaptor and system turn on.
The POWER indicator of the AC adaptor
lights up and the IR status indicator of the
surround speaker (L) turns orange.
2
Orient the IR transmitter and the IR
receiver of the surround speaker (L) to
face each other.
Adjusting the IR transmitter
and IR receiver of the
surround speaker (L)
Adjust the position until the IR status
indicator turns green.
Tip
Adjust the wireless system for good
transmission.
• The IR transmitter is movable for easy reorientation.
• You can install the IR transmitter on a wall for better
positioning. For details, see page 33.
"/1
Note
• Make sure that there is no obstruction such as a
person or object between the IR transmitter and the IR
receiver of the surround speaker (L). Otherwise, the
sound from the surround speakers may be interrupted.
• If the IR status indicator turns orange, transmission is
not occurring. Adjust the position of the IR
transmitter and surround speaker (L) until the IR
status indicator turns green.
Control unit
• If the IR status indicator flashes orange, the IR
receiver is receiving an infrared ray from another
Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmitter
and/or the surround speaker (L) so that the IR status
indicator turns green.
POWER
AC adaptor
POWER indicator
IR status indicator
IR receiver
Surround speaker (L)
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4
Press
without inserting a disc.
Step 5: Performing the
Quick Setup
The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments for using the
system.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor on the control unit.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
ENGLISH
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
DANSK
"/1
SVENSKA
5
6
Press X/x to select a language.
The system displays the menu and subtitles
in the selected language.
Press
.
C/X/x/c,
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
DISPLAY
SCREEN SETUP
16:9
16:9
TV TYPE:
HDMI RESOLUTION:
YCBCR/RGB (HDMI):
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
POWER
AC adaptor
7
Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
[16:9] (page 93)
1
2
Turn on the TV.
Press [/1 on the remote and POWER
on the AC adaptor.
x If you have a 4:3 standard TV
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]
The system and AC adaptor turn on.
Note
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD.”
3
Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system
appears on the TV screen.
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.]
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, display the Quick
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8
Press
.
The Setup Display for selecting the output
method for video signals from the EURO
AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack appears.
ECM-AC1
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
TV
VIDEO
1
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
2
OPTOCAL
R
IN
COAXIAL
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
HDMI RESOLUTION:
AUTO
Rear of the subwoofer
Calibration mic
YCBCR/RGB (HDMI):
YCBCR
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
4:3 OUTPUT:
VIDEO
RGB
9
Press X/x to select the output method
for video signals.
• [VIDEO]: outputs video signals.
• [RGB]: outputs RGB signals.
Note
• If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no
picture appears on the TV screen even if you
select [RGB]. Refer to the instructions supplied
with your TV.
10
Press
.
The [AUTO CALIBRATION] display
appears.
AUTO CALIBRATION
Connect calibration mic. Start
measurement?
Note
• Place the calibration mic so that the “FRONT”
side of it is pointed toward the front speakers.
YES
NO
12
Press X/x to select [YES], then press
.
[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Be quiet
during the measurement.
11
Connect the calibration mic to the
ECM-AC1 jack on the rear of the
subwoofer and set up the calibration
mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc.
(not supplied).
Note
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the
volume down. Give consideration to children
and neighbor.
The front of each speaker should face the
calibration mic, and there should be no
obstruction between the speakers and the
calibration mic.
• Avoid being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (which
takes about 1 minute), as it may interfere with
measurement.
• If the sound of the surround speakers is not
output, adjust the wireless system. See
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• When you install the surround speaker (L) to the
right position, the system sets the “SL SR
automatically.
To recall the Quick Setup display
1 Press
DISPLAY when the system is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
13
Unplug the calibration mic and press C/
c to select [YES].
2 Press X/x to select
[SETUP], then
press
.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
Measurement complete.
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
FRONT L :
FRONT R :
4.8m 0.0dB
4.8m 0.0dB
4.8m + 1.0dB
4.8m + 4.0dB
T
0 : 0 0 : 0 2
CENTER
:
SUBWOOFER :
SURROUND L :
SURROUND R :
3.0m
3.0m
-
2.0dB
2.0dB
QUICK
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
-
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select
“YES”.
YES
NO
3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press
The Quick Setup display appears.
.
Note
• Reflections from walls or the floor may affect
measurements.
• If measurement fails, follow the message then
retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].
To quit the Quick Setup
Press
DISPLAY in any Step.
Tip
• If you cancel [AUTO CALIBRATION], perform the
speaker settings in “Settings for the Speakers”
• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the
speaker settings. See “Calibrating the Appropriate
• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using
• For details on [AUTO CALIBRATION] and the error
messages of [AUTO CALIBRATION], see
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Note
• When you connect the IR receiver to the AC adaptor,
the IR receiver is activated and the IR receiver of the
surround speaker (L) is not activated automatically.
• When using the IR receiver, install it following the
guidelines of the IR receiver of the surround speaker
(L).
Getting Started – ADVANCED –
Using the IR Receiver
Depending on the speaker layout (i.e. when
placing the surround speaker (L) toward the
listening position, etc.), or when there is
obstruction, such as a person or object between
the IR transmitter and the IR receiver of the
surround speaker (L), you can use the external
IR receiver (supplied) instead. The IR receiver is
compact and easy to install.
When using the IR receiver stand, attach the
stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver
and stand are aligned.
IR receiver
Delta marks
IR receiver stand
To connect the IR receiver
Connect the cord of the IR receiver to the DIR-
R3 jack of the AC adaptor.
AC adaptor
IR receiver
SA-TSLF1H
DIR-R3
Light blue
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3 Hang the IR transmitter via hole on the
bottom of the stand on the screw.
Installing the IR
Transmitter and the IR
Receiver on a Wall
Make sure that the IR transmitter does not
move after installation.
IR transmitter
You can hang the IR transmitter and IR receiver
on a wall when:
– there is an obstruction between the IR
transmitter and the IR receiver.
– people often pass between the IR transmitter
and the IR receiver.
When hanging both the IR transmitter and IR
receiver, adjust the position of the IR transmitter
after deciding the position of the IR receiver.
Stand
Installing the IR transmitter
on a wall
Tip
• You can store the cords in the troughs in the bottom
of the stand.
1 Rotate the stand of the IR transmitter.
IR transmitter
Stand
Troughs
Stand
Note
• Use screws suitable for the material and strength of
the wall.
2 Install 2 commercially available screws in
the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm.
• Do not install the IR transmitter to a wall of low
strength.
Install the screws 30 mm apart.
• Sony is not liable for any damage or accident incurred
by incorrect installation (i.e. low strength wall, etc.),
incorrect use of this product, or natural disaster.
• When connecting/disconnecting the cord, detach the
IR transmitter from the wall first.
30 mm
5 – 7 mm
4 mm
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Installing the IR receiver on a
wall
1 Install a commercially available screw in the
wall so that it protrudes 4 mm.
5 – 7 mm
4 mm
2 Detach the IR receiver stand and hang it via
hole on the rear side of the IR receiver on
the screw.
Make sure that the IR receiver does not move
after installation.
IR receiver
IR receiver stand
Tip
• When reattaching the IR receiver stand to the IR
receiver, attach the stand so that both delta marks on
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TV Hookup (Advanced)
Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV.
Connecting the video/HDMI* cords
Sends a played back DVD image to a TV.
For the TV that has the HDMI jack, connect the TV and the control unit with the HDMI cord (not
supplied).
Bottom of the
subwoofer
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
DIR-T1
1
2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
SPEAKER
INPEDANCE
CENTER
USE
4
EURO AV
AM
FRONT
L
OUTPUT (TO TV)
FRONT
R
FM 75
COAXIAL
SYSTEM CONTROL
To the component
video input jacks
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
TV with COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks
: Signal flow
* HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)
The system is based on version 1.1 of High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications.
The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks
Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/
CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this
Green
Blue
Red
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To connect to a TV with the HDMI (high-definition multimedia
interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) IN jack
Use a certified HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality
digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack.
Note that Super Audio CD sound is not output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia
interface out) jack.
1 Remove the control unit stand cover and the HDMI jack cover from the control unit.
HDMI jack cover
,
Control unit stand cover
2 Connect the HDMI cord.
,
Hook the HDMI cord in the clamp
on the control unit stand.
HDMI cord
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3 Attach the control unit stand cover and the HDMI jack cover to the control unit.
,
HDMI jack cover
Draw the SYSTEM CONTROL cord and
the HDMI cord through the opening of the
control unit stand cover.
Control unit stand cover
4 Connect the HDMI cord to the TV.
TV with HDMI jack
Control unit
HDMI IN
To HDMI IN
To connect to a TV with DVI (digital visual interface) input
Use an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) converter cord (not
supplied) with an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) adaptor
(not supplied). The DVI (digital visual interface) jack will not accept any audio signals. Furthermore,
you cannot connect the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack to DVI (digital
visual interface) jacks that are not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) compliant (e.g.,
DVI (digital visual interface) jacks on PC displays).
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Connecting the TV with the digital optical cord
The TV with the digital optical out jack (such as the TV that has digital satellite tuner, etc.) can be
connected to the TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack. (The analog audio signals are input from the
The system can accept both the digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog
signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.
Rear of the subwoofer
TV with the optical digital jack
ECM-AC1
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
TV
VIDEO
1
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
2
OPTCAL
R
IN
COAXIAL
To the optical
digital output jack
Tip
• When connecting the digital optical cord, insert the connector until it clicks.
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Other Component Hookup
You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component.
Connecting the system and the other component
Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system.
VCR, digital satellite receiver
or PlayStation 2, etc.
To the video
output jack
To the digital coaxial
output jack
VIDEO
OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
To the audio
output jacks
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
VIDIN
VIDO
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
ECM-AC1
VIDO
1
VIDEO
2
TV
VIDO
1
DIR-T1
1
2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUIN
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
SPEAKER
INPEDANCE
CENTER
USE
4
EURO AV
L
AM
VIDEO
DIGITAL
2
FRONT
L
TOCAL
R
OUTPUT (TO TV)
IN
COAXIAL
FRONT
R
FM 75
COAXIAL
SYSTEM CONTROL
Rear of the
subwoofer
Bottom of the subwoofer
Subwoofer
To the audio
output jacks
To the video
output jack
To the digital coaxial
output jack
VIDEO
OUT
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
VCR, digital satellite receiver
or PlayStation 2, etc.
R
: Signal flow
Video signal
Audio signal
Note
• Make sure that the connected jack combinations are correct; if you connect the audio cords to VIDEO 1 (AUDIO
IN), you should connect the video cord to VIDEO 1 (VIDEO IN).
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Tip
• When you connect both the analog and digital cord for the VIDEO 1 or 2 connection, the digital signals have
priority over the analog signals.
To connect the VIDEO OUT jacks of other component to the VIDEO 1 or
2 (VIDEO IN) jacks of this system
Connect the VCR or other components to the VIDEO 1 or 2 (VIDEO IN) jacks using the video cord.
Yellow (Video)
Note
• The video signal that is input from the VIDEO IN jack is not output from the S VIDEO OUT jack.
To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the VIDEO 1 or
2 (AUDIO IN) jacks of this system
Connect the VCR or other components to the VIDEO 1 or 2 (AUDIO IN) jacks using the audio cord
(not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate
jacks on the components.
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
If you connect a digital satellite receiver with an DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL) jack
The digital satellite receiver can be connected to the VIDEO 1 or 2 (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) jack
instead of the VIDEO 1 or 2 (AUDIO IN) jacks of the system.
The system can accept both the digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog
signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.
If you connect a digital satellite receiver without an DIGITAL OUT jack
Connect the digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO 1 or 2 jacks only of the system.
Note
• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.
• When connecting the jack, insert the plug into the jack as far as it will go.
Example
Incorrect
Correct
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Basic Operations
Playing Discs
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc.
"/1
Disc slot
"/1
Z
1 (standby)
indicator
./>
Soft-touch buttons/indicators
(N/x/FUNCTION/VOLUME –/+)
These buttons function when the soft-touch button
indicators are lit. When any soft-touch button is touched,
the indicators light up, then touch the desired button.
/
H
X
x
VOLUME
+/–
FUNCTION
+/–
MUTING
Note
• These buttons work by touching lightly. Do not press them
strongly.
• The soft-touch button indicators turn off when you do not
press the soft-touch buttons for several seconds.
1
2
3
Turn on your TV.
Switch the input selector on the TV to this system.
Press "/1 on the control unit.
The system turns on.
Unless the mode of the system is set to “DVD,” press FUNCTION +/– on the remote or
FUNCTION (soft-touch button) on the control unit to select “DVD.”
“No Disc” appears in the front panel display and the system is ready for loading the disc.
4
Load a disc.
Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc is pulled in automatically.
Labeled side facing to the front
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The disc is drawn into the control unit automatically and the following indication appears in the
front panel display.
5
Press H on the remote or H (soft-touch button) on the control unit.
The system starts playback (continuous play).
Adjust the volume on the remote or touch VOLUME +/– (soft-touch button) on the control unit.
To save the power in standby mode
Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once.
Additional operations
To
Press
Stop
x on the remote or x (soft-touch button) on the control
unit.
Pause
X
Resume play after pause
X or H
Go to the next chapter,
track, or scene
> (except for JPEG)
Go back to the preceding
chapter, track, or scene
. (except for JPEG)
Mute the sound
MUTING. To cancel muting, press it again or VOLUME
+ to adjust the sound volume.
Stop play and remove the
disc
Z
Replay the previous scene*
(instant replay) during playback.
(instant advance) during playback.
Briefly fast forward the
current scene**
* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files.
**DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video
files.
Note
• You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes.
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Enjoying the Radio or Other Components
X/x/c,
FUNCTION
+/–
AMP MENU
With the cover opened.
Selecting the connected component
You can use a TV, VCR, or other components connected to the EURO AV, VIDEO 1, or VIDEO 2
jacks on the subwoofer. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the components for further
information on the operation.
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TV,” “VIDEO 1,” or “VIDEO 2”appears in the front
panel display.
Each time you press FUNCTION +/–, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence.
DVD t FM t AM t TV t VIDEO 1 t VIDEO 2 t DVD t …
Note
• When you use both the VIDEO 1 or 2 (AUDIO IN) jacks (analog connection) and VIDEO 1 or 2 (DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL) jack (digital connection) at the same time, the digital connection takes priority.
• When you connect the TV to the TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (digital connection), the digital connection
takes priority over the analog connection (EURO AV connection).
Changing the input level of the sound from connected
components
You can change the input sensitivity of the AUDIO IN (VIDEO 1, VIDEO2) or EURO AV jacks on
the subwoofer.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TV,” “VIDEO 1,” or “VIDEO 2” appears in the front
panel display.
2
3
Press AMP MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “ATTENUATE” appears in the front panel display, then press
or c.
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Press X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• ON: attenuates the input level. Set this if distortion occurs during listening.
• OFF: normal input level. Set this if the input level is low.
5
6
Press
.
Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
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Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers
You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system.
SOUND
FIELD
FUNCTION
+/–
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TV,” “VIDEO 1,” or “VIDEO 2” appears in the front
panel display.
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel
display.
When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers,
select the “Pro Logic II Movie” or “Pro Logic II Music” sound field.
Note
• When you use both the VIDEO 1 or 2 (AUDIO IN) jacks (analog connection) and VIDEO 1 or 2 (DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL) jack (digital connection) at the same time, the digital connection takes priority.
• When you connect the TV to the TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (digital connection), the digital connection
takes priority over the analog connection (EURO AV connection).
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Selecting the Movie or Music Mode
You can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music.
MOVIE/
MUSIC
Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback.
Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the front panel display. The
default setting is underlined.
• Auto: selects the mode automatically to produce the sound effect depending on the disc.
• Movie: provides the sound for movies.
• Music: provides the sound for music.
Tip
• When the movie or music mode is selected, “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” is displayed in the front panel display.
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Sound field
Display
PORTABLE AUDIO
ENHANCER
Portable Audio
Enhancer
Sound Adjustments
2 CHANNEL STEREO
2Channel Stereo
Enjoying Surround Sound
by Using Sound Field
* Use DCS Technology
Automatic outputting of the
original sound
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD
The auto decoding function automatically
detects the type of audio signal being input
(Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel
stereo) and performs the proper decoding if
necessary. This mode presents the sound as it
was recorded/encoded, without adding any
effects (e.g. reverberation).
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of system’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
into your home.
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.
SOUND
FIELD
Outputting the sound from
multiple speakers
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI
This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all
types of discs from multiple speakers.
Note
• The sound is not output from multiple speakers
depending on the source.
Press SOUND FIELD.
Outputting 2 channel sources
like CDs by 5.1channel
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound
field you want appears in the front panel display.
x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC
All sound field
Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
Sound field
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Auto Format Direct
STANDARD Standard
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Auto Format Direct
MULTI Multi
Display
Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE Pro Logic II Movie
Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC Pro Logic II Music
Note
• When the input signal is multi channel source,
“Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music” are canceled and
the multi channel source is output directly.
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “Dolby
Pro Logic II Movie/Music” are not effective.
CINEMA STUDIO EX
LIVE CONCERT
Cinema Studio EX*
Live Concert
SPORTS STADIUM
Sports Stadium
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Enjoying Digital Cinema
Sound
• The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise
in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ virtual
speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound
coming directly from the surround speakers.
About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
In collaboration with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
environment of their studios and integrated the
data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to
develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital
Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an
ideal movie theater sound environment based on
the preference of the movie director.
Enjoying the surround sound
x LIVE CONCERT
This mode reproduces the acoustics of a 300-
seats live house.
x SPORTS STADIUM
This mode reproduces the feeling of a large
open-air stadium.
x CINEMA STUDIO EX
x PORTABLE AUDIO ENHANCER
This mode reproduces a clear enhanced sound
image from your portable audio device. This
mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed
music.
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action
movies with lots of sound effects.
About Cinema Studio EX
Using only the front speaker
and subwoofer
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the
movie software encoded with multi channel
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This
mode reproduces the sound characteristics of
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following 3
elements.
x 2 CHANNEL STEREO
This mode outputs the sound from the front left
and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2
channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the
sound field processing. Multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to two channels.
This allows you to play any source using only
the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding
the listener from a single pair of actual
surround speakers.
To turn the surround effect off
• Screen Depth Matching
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “Auto
Format Direct Standard” or “2Channel Stereo”
appears in the front panel display.
In a movie theater, sound seems to come from
inside the image reflected on the movie screen.
This element creates the same sensation in
your listening room by shifting the sound of
the front speakers “into” the screen.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Tip
• The system memorizes the last sound field selected
for each function mode.
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a
movie theater. Cinema Studio EX is the
integrated mode which operates these
elements simultaneously.
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Adjusting the Bass and
Treble Level
You can adjust the bass and treble level easily.
BASS/
TREBLE
X/x,
1
Press BASS/TREBLE repeatedly until
“Bass Level” or “Treble Level” appears
in the front panel display.
• Bass Level: adjusts the bass level
(–6 – +6, 1 increments).
• Treble Level: adjusts the treble level
(–6 – +6, 1 increments).
2
3
Press X/x to adjust.
The adjusted value appears in the front
panel display.
Press
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Playback direction
× 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M
Various Functions for Playing Discs
Searching for a Particular
Point on a Disc
3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/DivX video/
VIDEO CD only)
× 2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD only)
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze
Frame)
Opposite direction
× 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m
3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/DivX video/
VIDEO CD only)
× 2b (DVD VIDEO only)
You can quickly locate a particular point on a
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
With each press, playback speed becomes faster.
Watching frame by frame
(Slow-motion Play)
(DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW, DivX video,
VIDEO CD only)
Press /m or M/ when the system is in
pause mode. To return to the normal playback
speed, press H. Each time you press /m or
M/ during Slow-motion Play, the playback
speed changes. Two speeds are available. With
each press the indication changes as follows:
H
c/C
STEP
m/M
/
Playback direction
2
y 1
Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Note
2
y 1
• Depending on the DVD/DivX video/VIDEO CD, you
may not be able to do some of the operations
described.
Playing one frame at a time
(Freeze Frame)
(except for Super Audio CD, CD, MP3,
and JPEG)
Locating a point quickly by
playing a disc in fast forward
or fast reverse (Scan)
(except for JPEG)
When the system is in the pause mode, press C
STEP to go to the next frame. Press c STEP
to go to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/
DVD-RW only). To return to normal playback,
press H.
Press /m or M/ while playing a disc.
When you find the point you want, press H to
return to normal speed. Each time you press
m or M/ during scan, the playback speed
changes. With each press the indication changes
as shown below. Actual speeds may differ with
some discs.
/
Note
• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-R/
DVD-RW in VR mode.
• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function works
only for DivX video files.
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x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super
VCD without PBC Playback
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Scene,
etc.
[TRACK]
[INDEX]
x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super
VCD with PBC Playback
[SCENE]
x When playing a Super Audio CD
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/
CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index, or
scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique
numbers on the disc, you can select the desired
one by entering its number. Or, you can search
for a scene using the time code.
[TRACK]
[INDEX]
x When playing a CD
[TRACK]
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3
audio)
[ALBUM]
[TRACK]
Number
buttons
x When playing a DATA CD (JPEG file)
CLEAR
[ALBUM]
[FILE]
X/x,
x When playing a DviX video
DISPLAY
[ALBUM]
[FILE]
Example: when you select
[CHAPTER]
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, chapters, tracks,
indexes, scenes, albums or files.
1
2
Press
DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image
files, press DISPLAY twice.)
DISPLAY. (When playing a
The Control Menu appears.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
Press X/x to select the search method.
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
x When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
[TITLE]
[CHAPTER]
Selected row
[TIME/TEXT]
Select [TIME/TEXT] to search for a
starting point by inputting the time code.
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Press
.
Searching by Scene
[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].
(Picture Navigation)
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and
find the desired scene quickly.
4
5
Press X/x or the number buttons to
select the title, chapter, track, index,
scene, etc., number you want to search
for.
C/X/x/c,
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
Press
.
The system starts playback from the
selected number.
PICTURE
NAVI
To search for a scene using the
time code (DVD VIDEO and
DVD-VR mode only)
With the cover opened.
1
2
Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.
1 In Step 2, select
[TIME/TEXT].
The following display appears.
[T **:**:**] (playing time of the current title)
is selected.
ENTER
CHAPTER VIEWER
2 Press
.
[T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--].
3 Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press
.
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select an item.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10
minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning,
just enter [2:10:20].
• [TITLE VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only)
• [CHAPTER VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO
only)
Tip
• [TRACK VIEWER] (VIDEO CD/
Super VCD only)
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can
search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW), track
(VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD), or file (DATA
CD/DATA DVD (DivX video)) by pressing the
number buttons and
.
Note
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW/
DVD+R using the time code.
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4
Press
.
Resuming Playback from
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play)
The first scene of each title, chapter, or
track appears as follows.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
When you stop the disc, the system remembers
the point where you pressed x and “Resume”
appears in the front panel display. As long as
you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will
work even if the system enters standby mode by
pressing "/1.
Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter,
or track, and press
Playback starts from the selected scene.
.
To return to normal play during
setting
"/1
Press O RETURN or
DISPLAY.
Note
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
some items.
H
x
1
2
While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
“Resume” appears in the front panel
display.
If “Resume” does not appear, Resume Play
is not available.
Press H.
The system starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
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To enjoy a disc that is played
before by resume playback
(Multi-disc Resume)
Creating Your Own
Program
(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only)
(Program Play)
This system stores the point where you stopped
the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback
the next time you insert the same disc. If you
store a resume playback point for the 41st disc,
the resume playback point for the first disc is
deleted.
To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC
RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON]. For
details, see “[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD
You can play the contents of a disc in the order
you want by arranging the order of the tracks on
the disc to create your own program. You can
program up to 99 tracks.
Tip
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,
then press H.
Note
X/x/c,
• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP]
when you change the function by pressing
FUNCTION +/–.
DISPLAY
H
• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system
may not resume playback from exactly the same
point.
• The point where you stopped playing may be cleared
when:
– you eject the disc.
1
2
Press
DISPLAY.
– the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/
DATA DVD only).
The Control Menu appears.
– you change or reset the settings on the Setup
Display.
Press X/x to select
[PROGRAM], then press
.
– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION
+/–.
The options for [PROGRAM] appear.
– you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
• For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR mode, VIDEO CDs,
CDs, Super Audio CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA
DVDs, the system remembers the resume playback
point for the current disc.
6 (14)
2 : 5 0
CD
T
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
• The resume point is cleared when:
– you select another disc.
• Resume Play does not work during Program Play and
Shuffle Play.
• This function may not work properly with some
discs.
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Press X/x to select [SET t], then
press
7
Press H to start Program Play.
.
Program Play starts.
When the program ends, you can restart the
same program again by pressing H.
[TRACK] is displayed when you play a
VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD.
To return to normal play
PROGRAM
0:00:00
T
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To play
the same program again, select [ON] in Step 3
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
– –
– –
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
01
02
03
04
05
06
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
and press
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
.
Menu is turned off.
Tracks recorded
on a disc
Total time of the
programmed tracks
To change or cancel a program
4
5
Press c.
Program.”
The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in
this case, [01]).
2 Select the program number of the track you
want to change or cancel using X/x. If you
want to delete the track from the program,
press CLEAR.
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
0:00:00
T
– –
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To
cancel a program, select [--] under [T], then
press
.
To cancel all of the tracks in the
programmed order
Select the track you want to program.
For example, select track [02].
Program.”
Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then
press . The track number may be
displayed in 3 digits for a Super Audio CD.
2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].
3 Press
.
Selected track
0:15:30
T
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
0 2
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
Total time of the programmed tracks
6
To program other tracks, repeat steps 4
to 5.
The programmed tracks are displayed in the
selected order.
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Press X/x to select the item to be
shuffled.
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)
x When playing a VIDEO CD, Super
Audio CD, or CD
• [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc.
x When Program Play is activated
• [ON]: shuffles tracks selected in Program
Play.
You can have the system “shuffle” tracks.
Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different
playing order.
x When playing a DATA CD (except for
DivX) or DATA DVD (except for DivX)
• [ON]: shuffles MP3 audio tracks in the
album on the current disc. When no album
is selected, the first album will play in
random order.
Note
• A track already played is also selected in
random order.
X/x,
DISPLAY
4
Press
.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Note
Menu is turned off.
• Same song may be played repeatedly during MP3
playback.
Note
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
1
2
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
then press
[SHUFFLE],
.
The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.
6 (14)
2 : 5 0
CD
T
OFF
OFF
TRACK
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Press X/x to select the item to be
repeated.
Playing Repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
The default setting is underlined.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
VR
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.
• [DISC]: repeats all of the titles on the disc.
• [TITLE]: repeats the current title on a
disc.
You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a
disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
• [CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter.
x When playing a VIDEO CD, Super
Audio CD, or CD
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.
• [DISC]: repeats all of the tracks on the
disc.
• [TRACK]: repeats the current track.
CLEAR
x When playing a DATA CD or DATA
DVD
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.
X/x,
• [DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the
disc.
DISPLAY
• [ALBUM]: repeats the current album.
• [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only):
repeats the current track.
• [FILE] (DivX video files only): repeats
the current file.
4
Press
.
1
2
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
The item is selected.
The Control Menu appears.
To return to normal play, press CLEAR, or
select [OFF] in Step 3.
Press X/x to select
then press
[REPEAT],
.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
The options for [REPEAT] appear.
Menu is turned off.
6 (14)
2 : 5 0
CD
T
Note
• You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status.
Press REPEAT on the remote.
OFF
OFF
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
DISC
TRACK
• When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD which
contains MP3 audio track and JPEG image files, and
their playing time are not the same, the audio sound
will not match the image.
• When [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] is set to [IMAGE
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Using the DVD’s Menu
Changing the Sound
A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which
make up a picture or music feature. These
sections are called “titles.” When you play a
DVD which contains several titles, you can
select the title you want using DVD TOP
MENU.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles and
the language for the sound, select these items
using DVD MENU.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/
DATA DVD (DivX video files) recorded in
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the
audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded
with multilingual tracks, you can also change the
language.
With VIDEO CDs, CDs, DATA CDs, or DATA
DVDs, you can select the sound from the right or
left channel and listen to the sound of the
selected channel through both the right and left
speakers.
DVD
TOP MENU
DVD MENU
C/X/x/c,
AUDIO
1
Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc to
disc.
With the cover opened.
1
2
Press AUDIO during playback.
2
3
Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to
select the item you want to play or
change.
The following display appears.
:
1
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
Press
.
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the
desired audio signal.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice
of language varies.
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When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a
language code. Refer to “Language Code
List” (page 113) to see which language the
code represents. When the same language is
displayed two or more times, the DVD
VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio
formats.
• [2:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
• [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
Note
• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track
2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you
select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R].
x When playing a DVD-VR
The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc
are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
• You cannot change the sound for Super Audio CDs.
Checking the audio signal
format
(DVD VIDEO, DivX video only)
Example:
• [1: MAIN] (main sound)
• [1: SUB] (sub sound)
• [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)
• [2: MAIN]
If you press AUDIO repeatedly during
playback, the format of the current audio signal
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as
shown below.
• [2: SUB]
• [2: MAIN+SUB]
x When playing a DVD
Note
• [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do
not appear when one audio stream is recorded on
the disc.
Example:
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA
CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3
audio)
LFE (Low
Frequency Effect)
Surround (L/R)
:
The default setting is underlined.
3 / 2 .1
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL
1
• [STEREO]: the standard stereo sound
• [1/L]: the sound of the left channel
(monaural)
L
C
R
Front (L/R) +
Center
LFE
LS
RS
• [2/R]: the sound of the right channel
(monaural)
Currently playing
program format
x When playing a DATA CD (DivX
video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)
The choice of DATA CD or DATA DVD
audio signal formats differ, depending on
the DivX video file contained on the disc.
The format is shown in the display.
Example:
Dolby Digital 3 ch
Surround
(Monaural)
Front (L/R)
x When playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
• [1:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the
audio track 1
:
2 / 1
2 SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL
L
R
• [1:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• [1:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• [2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the
audio track 2
S
Currently playing
program format
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x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or
DATA DVD (DivX video)
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or
[PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/
DVD-RW
Example:
MP3 audio
1: MP3 128k
Bit rate
Some DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR (Video
Recording) mode have two types of titles for
playback: originally recorded titles
([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on
recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY
LIST]). You can select the type of title to be
played.
About audio signals
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below. Each
channel is output from a separate speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
• Center
• Surround (L)
• Surround (R)
• Surround (Monaural): This signal can be either
the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals
or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural
Surround audio signals.
X/x,
DISPLAY
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
1
2
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY when the system is
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
PLAY LIST], then press
[ORIGINAL/
.
The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST]
appear.
(
)
1
T
4 4
(
)
3
2 8
1 : 3 0 : 5 0
DVD-VR
PLAY LIST
PLAY LIST
ORIGINAL
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4
Press X/x to select a setting.
Changing the Display
Mode
The default setting is underlined.
• [PLAY LIST]: plays the titles created
from [ORIGINAL] for editing.
• [ORIGINAL]: plays the titles originally
recorded.
(INFORMATION MODE)
You can change the displayed information in the
front panel display.
Press
.
X/x/c,
AMP MENU
With the cover opened.
1
2
Press AMP MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until
“INFORMATION MODE” appears in the
front panel display, then press
or c.
3
Press X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• DETAIL: displays information fully such
as the kind of disc, track number, repeat
mode information, radio frequency, etc.,
for the selected function. For details of the
displayed information, see “Front Panel
• STANDARD: displays information such
as the kind of disc, track number, etc., for
the selected function (more basic than
DETAIL).
• SIMPLE: displays the selected function
name only.
4
5
Press
.
Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
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3 Playing time and number of the current
chapter
ViewingInformationAbout
the Disc
4 Remaining time and number of the current
chapter
5 Disc name
6 Title and chapter
When playing a DATA CD (DivX
video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)
1 Playing time of the current file
2 Current file name
DISPLAY
3 Current album and file number
When playing a VIDEO CD
(without PBC functions), Super
Audio CD, or CD
1 Playing time and number of the current track
2 Remaining time and number of the current
track
DISPLAY
3 Playing time of the disc
4 Remaining time of the disc
5 Disc name
6 Track and index*
* VIDEO CD only.
When playing a DATA CD (MP3
audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
Viewing the playing time and
remaining time in the front
panel display
1 Playing time and number of the current track
2 Track (file) name
Tip
You can check disc information, such as the
remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD,
tracks in a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or
MP3, file name of a DivX video using the front
Information appears only when
“INFORMATION MODE” is set to “DETAIL”
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the
playing time is displayed.
Note
• The system can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the Disc name or title.
• If an MP3 file name cannot be displayed, “*” will
appear in the front panel display instead.
• The disc name or track name may not be displayed
depending on the text.
Press DISPLAY.
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks and DivX video
files may not be displayed correctly.
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing
the disc, the display changes 1 t 2 t ...
t 1 t ...
Some displayed items may disappear after a few
seconds.
Checking the playing time and
remaining time
When playing a DVD VIDEO or
DVD-RW
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the
total playing time or remaining time of the disc.
You can also check the DVD text and MP3
folder name/file name recorded on the disc.
1 Playing time and number of the current title
2 Remaining time and number of the current
title
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2
Press DISPLAY during playback.
Note
• Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be
displayed.
The following display appears.
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
system can only display a limited number of
characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text
characters will be displayed.
T
1:01:57
Time information
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change
the time information.
Checking the play information
of the disc
To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD
text
The display and the kinds of time that you
can check depend on the disc you are
playing.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display
text recorded on the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD.
The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears
only when text is recorded in the disc. You
cannot change the text. If the disc does not
contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW
• T **:**:**
Playing time of the current title
• T–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
Playing time of the current chapter
• C–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
T
To check DATA CD/DATA DVD
(MP3 audio/DivX video) text
• **:**
Playing time of the current scene
By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3
audio tracks or DivX video files on a DATA
CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of
the album/track/file, and the audio bit rate (the
amount of data per second of the current audio)
on your TV screen.
x When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD
• T **:**
Playing time of the current track
• T–**:**
Remaining time of the current track
Bit rate*
• D **:**
Playing time of the current disc
• D–**:**
T
17:30 128k
Remaining time of the current disc
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3
audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
• T **:**
JAZZ
RIVER SIDE
Playing time of the current track
x When playing a DATA CD (DivX
video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)
• **:**:**
Album name
* Appears when:
Track name
Playing time of the current file
– playing an MP3 audio track on DATA CDs/DATA
DVDs.
– playing a DivX video file that contains MP3 audio
signals on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.
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Checking the date
information
Changing the Angles
(JPEG only)
You can check the date information during
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the
JPEG image data.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the
viewing angle.
Press
DISPLAY twice during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
(
(
)
1
1
8
)
2 0
DATA CD JPEG
01/ 01/ 2006
Date information
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
ANGLE
Tip
• Date information is [DD/MM/YYYY].
DD: Day
With the cover opened.
MM: Month
YYYY: Year
Press ANGLE during playback.
• Date information differs depending on the area.
Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes.
Note
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
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Displaying the Subtitles
Adjusting the Delay
Between the Picture and
Sound
If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn
the subtitles on or off while playing. If
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc,
you can change the subtitle language while
playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever
you want.
(A/V SYNC)
When the sound does not match the pictures on
the screen, you can adjust the delay between the
picture and sound.
X/x/c,
SUBTITLE
With the cover opened.
AMP MENU
With the cover opened.
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle
language changes.
1
2
Press AMP MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC”
appears in the front panel display, then
Note
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles
are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn
them off.
press
or c.
3
Press X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• OFF: does not adjust.
• You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file
has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and contains
subtitle information within the same file.
• SHORT: adjusts the difference between
picture and sound by 70 msec.
• LONG: adjusts the difference between
picture and sound by 140 msec.
4
5
Press
.
Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
Note
• Depending on the input stream, this function may not
be effective.
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• You cannot change the playback area during
playback.
Selecting a Playback Area
for a Super Audio CD
Selecting a playback layer
when playing a hybrid Super
Audio CD
Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer
and a CD layer. You can select the playback
layer you want to listen to.
Press SA-CD/CD when the system is in
stop mode.
Each time you press the button, an HD layer or a
CD layer is alternately selected. When playing a
CD layer, “CD” lights up in the front panel
display.
X/x,
DISPLAY
Note
• Each play mode function works only within the
selected layer or playback area.
• When you select a CD layer, you cannot change a
playback area.
SA-CD/CD
With the cover opened.
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the
HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface
out) jack.
Selecting a playback area on
a 2 channel + Multi-channel
Super Audio CD
Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel
playback area and a multi-channel playback
area. You can select the playback area you want
to listen to.
1
2
3
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY when the system is
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
2CH], then press
[MULTI/
.
The options for [MULTI/2CH] appear.
Press X/x to select the setting you
want and press
.
• [MULTI]: plays the multi-channel
playback area.
• [2CH]: plays the 2 channel playback area.
“MULTI” lights up in the front panel
display when playing the multi-channel
playback area.
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• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio
track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file)
About MP3 Audio Tracks
and JPEG Image Files
• which conform to the DCF* image file format
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
Note
What is MP3/JPEG?
• The system will play any data with the
extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” even if
they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing
this data may generate a loud noise which
could damage your speaker system.
• The system does not conform to audio in
MP3PRO format.
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is
image compression technology.
Discs that the system can
play
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD-
RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD-ROMs)
recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) or
JPEG format. However, the DATA CDs must be
recorded according to ISO 9660 Level 1, Level
2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal
Disk Format (UDF) for the system to recognize
the tracks (or files). You can also play discs
recorded in Multi Session.
Playback order of MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files
The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD or
DATA DVD is as follows:
x Structure of disc contents
Tree 1
ROOT
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4
Tree 5
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/
CD-RW or DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the
recording software (not supplied) for details on
the recording format.
About the Multi-Session disc
If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are
recorded in the first session, the system will also
play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files in
other sessions. If audio tracks and images in
audio CD format or video CD format are
recorded in the first session, only the first
session will be played back.
Note
• The system cannot play some DATA CDs/DATA
DVDs created in the Packet Write format.
MP3 audio track or JPEG
image file that the system can
play
Track (MP3 audio) or
File (JPEG image)
Album
The system can play the MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files:
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When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD,
the numbered tracks (or files) are played
sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-
albums/tracks (or files) contained within a
currently selected album take priority over the
next album in the same tree. (Example: C
contains D so 4 is played before 5.)
Playing DATA CDs or
DATA DVDs with MP3
Audio Tracks and JPEG
Image Files
When you press DVD MENU and the list of
names are arranged in the following order:
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums
that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as
album E) do not appear in the list.
Tip
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the
track (or file) names when you store the tracks (or
files) in a disc, the tracks (or files) will be played in
that order.
DVD MENU
C/X/x/c,
• A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback.
H
Note
• Playback order may differ from the illustration
depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD or DATA DVD, or if there are more than
200 albums and 300 files in each album.
• The system can recognize up to 200 albums, and will
not play any albums beyond the 200th.
• The system may take longer time to playback, when
progressing to the following album or jump to other
album.
PICTURE
NAVI
With the cover opened.
• Some type of JPEG files cannot be played.
Selecting an MP3 audio track
or album
1
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
The system starts playing from the first
album.
2
Press DVD MENU.
The albums recorded on the DATA CD or
DATA DVD appear. When an album is
being played, its title is shaded.
(
)
5
3 0
B O S S A N O V A
C L A S S I C
J A Z Z
K A R A O K E
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G
R & B
R O C K B E S T H I T
S A L S A O F C U B A
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Press X/x to select an album.
Selecting a JPEG image file or
album
x When selecting an album
Press H to start playing the selected
album.
1
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
The system starts playing from the first
album.
x When selecting a track
Press
.
The list of tracks contained in the album
appears.
2
Press DVD MENU.
The albums recorded on the DATA CD or
DATA DVD appear. When an album is
being played, its title is shaded.
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G
(
)
1
2 5 6
A L L B L U E S
(
)
5
3 0
A U T U M L E A V E S
M I L E S T O N E S
M Y F U N N Y V A L E N T I N E
M Y R O M A N C E
S O M E D A Y M Y P R I N C E W...
W A L T Z F O R D E B B Y
B O S S A N O V A
C L A S S I C
J A Z Z
K A R A O K E
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G
R & B
R O C K B E S T H I T
S A L S A O F C U B A
Press X/x to select a track and press
.
The selected track starts playing. You can
turn the track list off by pressing DVD
MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again will
display the album list.
3
Press X/x to select an album.
x When selecting an album
Press H to start playing the selected
album.
To stop playback
Press x.
x When selecting an image
Press PICTURE NAVI.
Images of files in the album appear in 16
subscreens.
To play the next or previous MP3
audio track
Press ./>. Note that you can select the
next album by continuing to press > after the
last track on the current album, but that you
cannot return to the previous album by pressing
.. To return to the previous album, select the
album from the album list.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
To return to the previous display
9
10
14
11
15
12
16
Press O RETURN.
13
To turn off the display
Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want
to view and press
Press DVD MENU.
.
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To play the next or previous JPEG
image file
Playing Audio Tracks and
Images as a Slide Show
with Sound
Press C/c when the Control Menu is not
displayed. Note that you can select the next
album by continuing to press c after the last
image on the current album, but that you cannot
return to the previous album by pressing C. To
return to the previous album, select the album
from the album list.
You can play a slide show with sound by first
placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same
album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When
you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD,
select [AUTO] mode as explained below.
To rotate a JPEG image
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the
screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees.
Press X/x while viewing an image. Each time
you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise
by 90 degrees.
Example of when you press X once:
Rotating direction
DVD MENU
X/x,
DISPLAY
H
x
Press CLEAR to return to normal view.
To stop playback
1
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
Press x.
The system starts playing from the first
album.
Tip
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the
screen. To display the additional image files, select
the bottom image and press x. To return to the
previous image, select the top image and press X.
2
3
Press x.
The system stops playback.
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY when the system is
The Control Menu appears.
4
Press X/x to select
(MP3, JPEG)], then press
[MODE
.
The options for [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]
appear.
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)
)
1 2 2 7
Specifying the slide show
duration
(
1 8 3 4
DATA CD MP3
T
2 : 5 5
(JPEG only)
AUTO
AUTO
AUDIO (MP3)
IMAGE (JPEG)
When you play JPEG image files using slide
show, you can specify the duration for slides to
appear on the screen.
1
2
Press
DISPLAY twice.
5
Press X/x to select the setting you
want and press
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.
.
Press X/x to select
[INTERVAL], then press
The default setting is underlined.
• [AUTO]: plays both the JPEG image files
and MP3 audio tracks in the same album
as a slide show.
.
The options for [INTERVAL] appear.
3 ( 12)
1(
4)
DATA CD JPEG
• [AUDIO (MP3)]: plays only MP3 audio
tracks continuously.
2 9/ 1 0 / 2 0 0 4
NORMAL
NORMAL
FAST
SLOW1
SLOW2
• [IMAGE (JPEG)]: plays only JPEG
image files as a slide show.
6
7
Press DVD MENU.
The list of albums recorded on the DATA
CD or DATA DVD appears.
3
Press X/x to select the setting you
want.
Press X/x to select the album you want
and press H.
The default setting is underlined.
• [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6
to 9 seconds. (Images that are four million
pixels or more will lengthen the duration.)
• [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than
[NORMAL].
The system starts playing the selected
album.
You can turn the album list on and off by
pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.
Tip
• [SLOW1]: Sets the duration longer than
[NORMAL].
• When you select [AUTO], the system can recognize
up to 300 MP3 tracks and 300 JPEG files in a single
album. When you select [AUDIO (MP3)] or [IMAGE
(JPEG)], the system can recognize up to 600 MP3 and
600 JPEG files in a single album. A maximum of 200
albums can be recognized regardless of the selected
mode.
• [SLOW2]: Sets the duration longer than
[SLOW1].
4
Press
.
The selected setting takes effect.
Note
Note
• If you set [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] to [IMAGE
(JPEG)] on a disc that contains MP3 tracks only or
[AUDIO (MP3)] on a disc that contains JPEG files
only, you may not be able to change the [MODE
(MP3, JPEG)] setting.
• Some JPEG files may take longer to display than
others, which may make the duration seems longer
than the option you selected. Especially progressive
JPEG files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more.
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when [AUDIO
(MP3)] is selected.
• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image
data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still
skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.
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Selecting an effect for image
files in the slide show
(JPEG only)
Enjoying DivX Videos
When you play a JPEG image file, you can
select the effect to be used when viewing the
slide show.
1
2
Press
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.
Press X/x to select [EFFECT],
then press
DISPLAY twice.
.
DVD MENU
The options for [EFFECT] appear.
X/x,
3 ( 12)
1(
4)
H
DATA CD JPEG
2 3 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 4
MODE1
MODE1
MODE2
MODE3
MODE4
MODE5
OFF
3
Press X/x to select the setting you
want.
About DivX Video Files
®
The default setting is underlined.
• [MODE1]: The image sweeps in from top
to bottom.
DivX is a video file compression technology,
developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an
official DivX Certified product.
®
• [MODE2]: The image stretches out from
left to right of the screen.
You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that
contain DivX video files.
®
• [MODE3]: The image stretches out from
the center of the screen.
DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that
the system can play
• [MODE4]: The images randomly cycle
through the effects.
• [MODE5]: The next image slides over the
previous image.
Playback of DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) on
this system is subject to certain conditions:
• [OFF]: Turns off this function.
– With DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain
DivX video files in addition to MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files, the system plays
only the DivX video files.
4
Press
.
The selected setting takes effect.
However, this system only plays DATA CDs
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/Level
2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk
Format (UDF).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc
drives and the recording software (not supplied)
for details on the recording format.
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DATA CDs or DATA DVDs
Selecting an album
1
Press DVD MENU.
JPEG image files” (page 67). Note that the
playback order may not be applicable,
depending on the software used for creating the
DivX video file, or if there are more than 200
albums and 600 DivX video files in each album.
A list of albums on the disc appears. Only
albums that contain DivX video files are
listed.
(
)
3
3
M Y F A V O U R I T E S
N E W Y E A R ' S D A Y
S U M M E R 2 0 0 3
Note
• The system may not be able to play some DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
format.
DivX video files that the system
can play
2
3
Press X/x to select the album you want
to play.
The system can play data that is recorded in
DivX format, and which has the extension
“.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The system will not play
files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if
they do not contain a DivX video.
Press H.
The system starts playing the selected
album.
To select DivX video files, see “Selecting a
Tip
• For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG
image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs, see
To go to the next or previous
page
Note
Press C/c.
• The system may not play a DivX video file when the
file has been combined from two or more DivX video
files.
To turn off the display
Press DVD MENU repeatedly.
• The system cannot play a DivX video file of size
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height) or 2GB.
• Depending on the DivX video file, sound may skip or
not match the pictures on the screen.
To stop playback
Press x.
• The system cannot play some DivX video files that
are longer than 3 hours.
Selecting a DivX video file
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may
pause or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended
that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound
is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format.
Note, however, this system does not conform to
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format.
• Because of the compression technology used for
DivX video files, it may take some time after you
press H for the picture to appear.
1
press
.
The list of files in the album appears.
M Y F A V O U R I T E S
(
)
1
2
H A W A I I 2 0 0 4
V E N U S
2
Press X/x to select a file and press
.
The selected file starts playing.
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To go to the next or previous
page
Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)
(PBC Playback)
Press C/c.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To stop playback
With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you
can enjoy simple interactive operations, search
functions, and other such operations.
PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs
interactively by following the menu on the TV
screen.
Press x.
To play the next or previous DivX
video file without turning on the
above file list
You can select the next or previous DivX video
file in the same album by pressing ./>.
You can also select the first file of the next
album by pressing > during playback of the
last file of the current album. Note that you
cannot return to the previous album by pressing
.. To return to the previous album, select it
from the album list.
Number
buttons
Tip
• If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play
the DivX video files as many times as the preset
number. The following occurrences are counted:
– when the system is turned off.
– when another file is played.
– when the disc tray is opened.
1
2
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
The menu for your selection appears.
Select the item number you want by the
number buttons.
3
4
Press
.
Follow the instructions in the menu for
interactive operations.
Refer to the operation details supplied with
the disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
To go back to the menu
Press O RETURN.
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Note
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in
Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press
H.
Tip
• To play without using PBC, press ./> or the
number buttons while the system is stopped to select
a track, then press H or
. The system starts
continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such
as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice,
then press H.
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6
7
Press X/x to select the preset number
you want.
Tuner Functions
Presetting Radio Stations
Memory
FM 7
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down
the volume to minimum.
108.00MHz
Press
.
The station is stored.
Complete
X/x,
8
9
Press TUNER MENU.
TUNING
+/–
Repeat 1 to 8 to store other stations.
FUNCTION
+/–
To change the preset number
Restart from Step 1.
TUNER
MENU
With the cover opened.
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“FM” or “AM” appears in the front
panel display.
Press and hold TUNING + or – until the
auto scanning starts.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo
program) appear in the front panel display.
3
4
Press TUNER MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “Memory?”
appears in the front panel display.
5
Press
.
A preset number appears in the front panel
display.
Memory
FM 4
108.00MHz
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To listen to radio stations when
you know the frequencies
Listening to the Radio
Use direct tuning in Step 2.
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory
1 Press DIRECT TUNING.
2 Press the number buttons to select the
frequency number you want to listen to.
For example, to input “98.00MHz,” press the
number buttons in the following order.
9 t 8 t 0 t 0
3 Press
.
Tip
• If an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so that
“MONO” appears in the front panel display. There
will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo
effect. (Or press TUNER MENU and select “FM
PRESET
+/–
Mode?” by pressing X/x, then press
. Press X/x
VOLUME
+/–
FUNCTION
+/–
to select “MONO,” then press
“STEREO.”)
. To return, select
• To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas
(aerials).
With the cover opened.
Naming preset stations
1
2
3
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“FM” or “AM” appears in the front
panel display.
You can enter a name for preset stations. These
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the
system’s front panel display when a station is
selected.
Note that no more than one name can be entered
for each preset station.
The last received station is tuned in.
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to
select the preset station you want.
Note
Each time you press the button, the system
tunes in one preset station.
• You cannot enter a name for preset stations of the
Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/–.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“FM” or “AM” appears in the front
panel display.
To turn off the radio
The last received station is tuned in.
Press "/1.
2
3
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to
select the preset station you want to
create an index name for.
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.
For manual tuning, press TUNING + or –
repeatedly.
Press TUNER MENU.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING +
or –. The automatic tuning stops automatically
when the system receives the radio station. To
stop the automatic tuning manually, press
TUNING + or –.
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Press X/x repeatedly until “Name In?”
appears in the front panel display.
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
Name In?
What is the Radio Data
System?
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features, such as station name display.
RDS is available only for FM stations.*
5
6
Press
.
Create a name by using C/X/x/c.
Press X/x to select a character, then press c
to move the cursor to the next position.
Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be
input for a radio station name.
Note
• RDS may not work properly if the station you are
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly,
or if the signal strength is weak.
If you make a mistake
Press C/c repeatedly until the character to
be changed flashes, then press X/x to select
the desired character.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same type of services. If you are not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your
area.
To erase the character, press C/c
repeatedly until the character to be erased
flashes, then press CLEAR.
7
8
Press
.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
“Complete” appears in the front panel
display, and the station name is stored.
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name* appears in the front
panel display.
Press TUNER MENU.
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station
name may not appear in the front panel display.
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TV
Manufacturer
SONY
Code number
501 (default), 502
510, 535, 542
501, 536, 539
503
Other Operations
ADMIRAL
AIWA
Controlling the TV with the
Supplied Remote
AKAI
AOC
503
By adjusting the remote signal, you can control
your TV with the supplied remote.
BCLL&HOWELL
BROKSONIC
CROSLEX
535, 542
503
TV mode
indicator
518
TV "/1
CURTIS-MATHES 503, 551, 566, 567
TV
DAEWOO
DAYTRON
EMERSON
FISHER
503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 515
TV/VIDEO
517
Number
buttons
503, 517
508, 545
528
-
FUJITSU
FUNAI
TOOLS
548
RETURN
GENERAL
ELECTRIC
503, 509, 510
TV MENU
GOLDSTAR/LG
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
ITT/NOKIA
J.C.PENNY
JVC
503, 512, 515, 517, 568, 576
511, 533
TV VOL +/–
TV CH +/–
503, 513, 514, 515, 517, 557
521, 522
503, 510, 566
516, 552
Note
KTV
503, 517
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number may reset itself to the default (SONY)
setting. Reset the appropriate code number.
LOEWE
515, 556
LXI (Sears)
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
503, 508, 510, 517, 518, 551
503, 515, 517, 518, 566
527
Controlling TVs with the
remote
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 527, 566, 568
NEC
503, 520, 527, 554
509, 524, 553, 572
503, 504, 514, 517, 518
515, 518, 557
Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your
TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table)
using the number buttons. Then release TV
[/1.
PANASONIC
PHILCO
PHILIPS
If you set successfully the manufacturer’s code,
the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting
is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes 5 times
quickly.
PIONEER
509, 525, 526, 551, 555
503
PORTLAND
QUASAR
509, 535
RADIO SHACK
RCA/PROSCAN
SAMSUNG
503, 510, 527, 565, 567
503, 510, 523, 529
Code numbers of controllable TVs
503, 515, 517, 531, 532, 534,
556, 557, 566, 569, 574
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your TV.
SANYO
SCOTT
508, 545, 546, 567
503, 566
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To control the TV
Manufacturer
SHARP
Code number
517, 535, 550, 565
535, 542, 550
You can control the TV by using following
buttons.
SIGNATURE
SYLVANIA
503, 518, 566
By pressing
TV [/1
You can
TELEFUNKEN/
SABA
530, 537, 538, 547, 549, 558
Turn the TV on or off.
TV/VIDEO
Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input
sources.
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
VIDECH
WARDS
530, 537, 547, 549
535, 539, 540, 541, 551
503, 514
TV VOL +/–*
TV CH +/–*
Adjust the TV volume.
Select the TV channel.
503, 517, 566
ZENITH
542, 543, 567
Number buttons* Select the TV channel.
TOOLS*
Displays the operation menu for
the current display.
CATV
Manufacturer
Code number
RETURN*
Return to the previous channel.
Display the menu of the TV.
SONY
802, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825,
865
TV MENU*
AMSTRAD
BSKYB
845, 846
862
* These buttons change to the TV operation buttons
when the remote is in TV mode. The remote is in TV
mode when the TV mode indicator (above the TV
button) lights up by pressing the TV button.
GRUNDING
859, 860
HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840
- is for selecting a channel number greater than
10. (For example, for channel 25, press -, then
2 and 5.)
HUMAX
846, 847
830, 831
JERROLD
JERROLD/GI
806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811,
812, 813, 814
Note
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
• The TV mode turns off when you do not operate the
remote for 10 seconds.
MOTOROLA
NOKIA
OAK
807, 819
851, 853, 854, 864
841, 842, 843
PACE
848, 849, 850, 852, 862, 863,
864
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
816, 826, 833, 834, 835, 855
830, 831, 856, 857, 858, 859,
860, 864
PIONEER
828, 829
SCIENTIFIC
ATLANTA
815, 816, 817, 844
THOMSON
ZENITH
830, 831, 857, 861, 864, 876
826, 827
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By pressing Number
TV’s input source
Using the THEATRE SYNC
Function
TV/VIDEO
0
No input source
(Default)
1
VIDEO1
THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your
SONY TV and this system, changes the system
mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s
input source you set with one button push.
2
VIDEO2
3
VIDEO3
4
VIDEO4
5
VIDEO5
THEATRE
SYNC
6
VIDEO6
TV
7
VIDEO7
TV/VIDEO
8
VIDEO8
Number
buttons
9
COMPONENT 1
COMPONENT 2
COMPONENT 3
CLEAR
CLEAR
SOUND
FIELD
MOVIE/
MUSIC
BASS/
TREBLE
SOUND
FIELD
MOVIE/
MUSIC
COMPONENT 4
HDMI 1
/
BASS/
TREBLE
./>
.
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
HDMI 5
TV CH +
>
Preparing for the THEATRE
SYNC function
Register the TV’s input source connected to this
system.
Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering
the code for the TV’s input source
connected to this system (see the table)
using the number buttons.
The TV’s input source is selected.
If you successfully set the TV’s input source
code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the
setting is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes 5
times quickly.
Set your TV’s input to the input you used to
connect the system. For details, see the
instructions of your TV.
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Operating for the THEATRE
SYNC function
Enjoying Multiplex
Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO)
Point the remote to the direction of TV and
this system, then press THEATRE SYNC
once.
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when
the system receive the Dolby Digital multiplex
broadcast signal.
While transmitting the code from the remote, the
TV button flashes.
If this function does not work, change the
transmit time. The transmit time varies
depending on the TV.
To change the transmit time
Press and hold TV CH +* while entering the
code for transmit time (see the table) using
the number buttons.
The transmit time from the remote is selected.
If you successfully set the transmit time code,
the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting
is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes 5 times
quickly.
* Functions as both TV CH + and FUNCTION +
button.
AUDIO
By pressing Number
Transmit time
TV CH +
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0.5 (Default)
With the cover opened.
1
Press AUDIO.
1.5
2
Press AUDIO repeatedly until the signal you
want appears in the front panel display. The
default setting is underlined.
2.5
3
• MAIN: Sound of the main language will be
output.
3.5
4
• SUB: Sound of the sub language will be
output.
• MAIN+SUB: Mixed sound of both the main
and sub languages will be output.
Note
• This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function
may not work on some SONY TVs.)
• If distance between TV and this system is too far, this
function may not work. Install the system near the
TV.
Note
• To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to
connect a digital satellite tuner to the system with a
mode of the digital satellite tuner to Dolby Digital.
• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV
and this system while the TV button is flashing.
• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV
and this system while entering the code.
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Using the Sound Effect
Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
You can preset the time in 10 minutes
decrements.
Enjoying the sound at low
volume
You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you
would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It
is useful for watching movies at night.
SLEEP
NIGHT
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press this button, the minutes
display (the remaining time) changes as follows:
With the cover opened.
Press NIGHT.
Sleep Off t Sleep 90 min t Sleep 80 min
“Night Mode On” appears in the front panel
display and the sound effect is activated.
R
r
Sleep 10 min ..... Sleep 60 min T Sleep 70 min
To turn off the sound effect
Press NIGHT again.
When you set timer, “c” appears in the front
panel display.
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired
time.
To cancel the Sleep Timer
function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “Sleep Off”
appears in the front panel display.
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Changing the Brightness
of the Front Panel Display
You can change the brightness of the front panel
display.
DIMMER
With the cover opened.
Press DIMMER.
Each time you press DIMMER, the brightness of
the front panel changes as follows:
t Dimmer off (off)
r
Dimmer 1
(Medium brightness)
r
Dimmer 2
(Minimum brightness)
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2
3
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
Advanced Settings and Adjustments
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL)
.
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]
appear.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for
the desired disc.
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
• Custom Parental Control
OFF
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
You can set playback restrictions so that the
system will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Custom
Parental Control and Parental Control.
4
Press X/x to select [ON t], then press
.
x If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears.
Number
buttons
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
ENTER
then press
.
X/x,
DISPLAY
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons, then press
.
x
The display for confirming the password
appears.
x When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
Preventing playback of
specific discs [CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL]
PARENTAL CONTROL
You can set the same Custom Parental Control
password for up to 40 discs. When you set the
41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.
Enter password, then press ENTER
.
1
Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
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Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
.
Limiting playback for children
[PARENTAL CONTROL]
(DVD VIDEO only)
[Custom parental control is set.] appears
and the screen returns to the Control Menu.
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited
according to a predetermined level such as the
age of the users. The [PARENTAL CONTROL]
function allows you to set a playback limitation
level.
To turn off the Custom Parental
Control function
1
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
2 Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press
The Control Menu appears.
.
2
Press X/x to select
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press
3 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press
.
.
To play a disc for which Custom
Parental Control is set
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]
appear.
1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
Control is set.
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]
display appears.
OFF
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
3
Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then
press
ENTER
and press
.
.
x If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press
The system is ready for playback.
.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Tip
• If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number
“199703” using the number buttons when the
Enter a new 4-digit password,
ENTER
then press
.
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display asks
you for your password, then press
. The display
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons, then press
.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
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x When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
7
8
Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press
.
The selection items for [LEVEL] are
displayed.
PARENTAL CONTROL
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
OFF
Enter password, then press ENTER
.
STANDARD:
8:
7: NC17
6:
5:
R
Press X/x to select the level you want,
then press
4
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
.
.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
4: PG13
USA
STANDARD:
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
STANDARD:
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
To turn off the Parental Control
function
5
6
Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then
press
.
The selection items for [STANDARD] are
displayed.
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.
To play a disc for which Parental
Control is set
PARENTAL CONTROL
1 Insert the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password
appears.
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
OTHERS
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press
.
The system starts playback.
Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
Tip
• If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Preventing playback of specific
(page 85). When you are asked to enter your
press
.
The area is selected.
When you select [OTHERS t], select and
enter a standard code in the table of
(page 113) using the number buttons.
password, enter “199703” using the number buttons,
then press
. The display will ask you to enter a new
4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit
password, replace the disc in the system and press
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H. When the display for entering your password
appears, enter your new password.
Calibrating the
Appropriate Settings
Automatically
Note
• When you play discs which do not have the Parental
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
system.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change
the parental control level while playing the disc. In
this case, enter your password, then change the level.
If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns
to the previous level.
(AUTO CALIBRATION)
D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)
can set the appropriate surround sound
automatically.
Changing the password
1
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press
C/X/x/c,
.
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]
appear.
DISPLAY
3
Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t],
FUNCTION
+/–
then press
.
The display for entering the password
appears.
4
5
6
Enter your 4-digit password using the
Note
number buttons, then press
Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press
.
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume
down. Give consideration to children and neighbor.
.
To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the number buttons, then press
.
If you make a mistake entering
your password
Press C before you press
and input the
correct number.
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Connect the calibration mic to the
ECM-AC1 jack on the rear of the
subwoofer, and set it up at the ear level
using a tripod, etc. (not supplied).
4
5
Press X/x to select
CALIBRATION].
[AUTO
(
(
)
)
1
3
T
4 4
2 8
DVD VIDEO
0 : 0 3 : 0 4
AUTO CALIBRATION
START
ECM-AC1
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
TV
VIDEO
1
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
2
OPTOCAL
R
IN
COAXIAL
Rear of the subwoofer
Calibration mic
Press
.
The [AUTO CALIBRATION] display
appears.
AUTO CALIBRATION
Connect calibration mic. Start
measurement?
YES
NO
6
Press X/x to select [YES], then press
to start [AUTO CALIBRATION].
Be quiet during the measurement.
Measuring. Please wait a moment.
The front of each speaker should face the
calibration mic, and there should be no
obstruction between the speakers and the
calibration mic.
Note
Note
• Avoid being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (about 1
minute), to avoid measurement failure. During
the measurement, test signals are output from
the speakers.
• Place the calibration mic so that the “FRONT”
side of it is pointed toward the front speakers.
2
3
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
• Reflections from walls or the floor may affect
measurements.
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY when the system is
• When you install the surround speaker (L) to the
right position, the system set the “SL SR
automatically.
The Control Menu appears.
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• If an error message appears, follow the message,
then select [YES].
About error messages for the
auto calibration
An error message appears when:
– the calibration mic is not connected.
– front speakers are not correctly connected.
– surround speakers are not correctly
connected.
If the following message appears during [AUTO
CALIBRATION], check “Symptoms and
remedies” and retry the auto calibration.
– front and surround speakers are not correctly
connected.
Error
message
Symptoms and remedies
Check
No channel sound can be detected.
7
Press C/X/x/c to select [YES] or [NO],
calibration mic Check that the calibration mic is
connection.
then press
.
connected properly.
x The measurement is OK.
Disconnect the calibration mic, then select
[YES]. The result is implemented.
If the calibration mic is connected
properly, the calibration mic or
calibration mic cord may be
damaged.
Measurement complete.
Mic input level The calibration mic or system may
FRONT L :
FRONT R :
4.8m 0.0dB
4.8m 0.0dB
4.8m + 1.0dB
4.8m + 4.0dB
overloaded.
be damaged.
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
CENTER
:
SUBWOOFER :
SURROUND L :
SURROUND R :
3.0m
3.0m
-
2.0dB
2.0dB
-
Check front
speaker
connection.
Front speakers are not connected.
Check that the front speakers are
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select
“YES”.
YES
NO
Check surround Only one surround speaker is
speaker
connection.*
connected. Check that the surround
speakers are connected properly
x The measurement is not OK.
Follow the message, then select [YES] to
retry.
Check front and Front speakers are not connected
surround
speaker
connection.
and only one surround speaker is
connected. Check that the speakers
Measurement failure.
Check speaker connection.
Retry?
Front left and
Front speakers are not installed
YES
NO
right speakers properly or front left and right
are reversed.
speakers are reversed. Check the
front speakers are installed properly
If the calibration mic is left/right
reversed, place the calibration mic
properly.
Tip
• You can check the distance between the listening
* If the sound of the surround speakers is not output,
adjust the wireless system. See “Adjusting the IR
Note
• While [AUTO CALIBRATION] works:
– do not turn off the power.
– do not press any button.
– do not change the volume.
– do not change the function.
– do not insert or eject a disc.
– do not disconnect the calibration mic.
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4
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press
.
Using the Setup Display
The Setup Display appears.
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture and
sound.
For an overall list of Setup Display items, see
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
AUDIO FOLLOW
Displayed items differ depending on the country
model.
Press X/x to select the setup item from
the displayed list: [LANGUAGE
SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM
SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then
press
.
The Setup item is selected.
Example: [SCREEN SETUP]
X/x,
Selected item
DISPLAY
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
HDMI RESOLUTION:
AUTO
YCB
CR/RGB (HDMI):
YCBCR
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
Note
Setup items
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions
described may work.
5
Select an item using X/x, then press
.
1
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY when the system is
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [TV TYPE]
The Control Menu appears.
SCREEN SETUP
2
Press X/x to select
[SETUP],
16:9
16:9
TV TYPE:
then press
.
HDMI RESOLUTION:
YCB
CR/RGB (HDMI):
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
The options for [SETUP] appear.
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
0 : 0 0 : 0 2
Options
QUICK
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
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Select a setting using X/x, then press
.
Setting the Display or
Sound Track Language
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
AUTO
[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set
various languages for the on-screen display or
sound track.
HDMI RESOLUTION:
YCB
CR/RGB (HDMI):
YCBCR
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Selected setting
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW
x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the
language for the subtitles changes according to
the language you selected for the sound track.
Tip
• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code
number buttons.
Note
• When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO],
or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (depending on the disc, the
language may not be selected automatically).
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Note
• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or
vice versa.
Settings for the Display
[SCREEN SETUP]
x [HDMI RESOLUTION]
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
Selects the type of video signals output from the
HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia
interface out) jack. When you select [AUTO]
(default), the system outputs video signals of the
highest resolution acceptable for your TV.
If the picture is not clear, natural or to your
satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc
and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer
also to the instruction manual supplied with the
TV/projector, etc.
Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display.
To use the display, see “Using the Setup
The default settings are underlined.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
HDMI RESOLUTION:
AUTO
YCBCR/RGB (HDMI):
YCBCR
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
[AUTO]
Normally, select this.
FULL
4:3 OUTPUT:
[1920 × 1080i*]
[1280 × 720p*]
[720 × 480p*]
Sends 1920 × 1080i video signals.
Sends 1280 × 720p video signals.
Sends 720 × 480p video signals.**
x [TV TYPE]
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3
standard or wide).
* i: interlace, p: progressive
**Depending on the country, [720 × 480/576p] may
appear.
[16:9]
Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
Note
• Even when a setting other than [AUTO] is selected
and the connected TV cannot accept the resolution,
the system automatically adjusts the video signals
that are suitable for the TV.
[4:3 LETTER
BOX]
Select this when you connect a 4:3
screen TV. Displays a wide picture
with bands on the upper and lower
portions of the screen.
• When the HDMI indicator on the front panel lights
up, images from the S VIDEO OUT jack is enlarged
vertically. (Except when [720 × 480p] is selected.)
[4:3 PAN SCAN]
Select this when you connect a 4:3
screen TV. Automatically displays
the wide picture on the entire
screen and cuts off the portions
that do not fit.
x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]
Selects the type of HDMI signal output from
HDMI OUT jack.
[YCBCR]
[RGB]
Outputs YCBCR signals.
Outputs RGB signals.
[16:9]
Note
• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set
[YCBCR] to [RGB].
[4:3 LETTER BOX]
[4:3 PAN SCAN]
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically
output even when you select [YCBCR].
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x [SCREEN SAVER]
x [4:3 OUTPUT]
The screen saver image appears when you leave
the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes,
or when you play back a Super Audio CD, CD,
DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD for more
than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help
prevent your display device from becoming
This setting is effective only when you set [TV
TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9]
(page 93). Adjust to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
progressive signals. If you can change the aspect
ratio on your progressive format compatible TV,
change the setting on your TV, not the system.
Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI
connection or progressive signals output from
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
damaged (ghosting). Press any button (e.g.,
button) to cancel the screen saver.
H
[ON]
Turns on the screen saver.
Turns off the screen saver.
Note
• This setting is effective only when “PROGRE AUTO
(PROGRESSIVE AUTO)” or “PROGRE VIDEO
(PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)” is selected by using
PROGRESSIVE (page 95).
[OFF]
x [BACKGROUND]
Selects the background color or picture on the
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a Super
Audio CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or
[FULL]
Select this when you can change
the aspect ratio on your TV.
DATA DVD
.
[NORMAL]
Select this when you cannot
change the aspect ratio on your
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio
signal with black bands on left and
right sides of the image.
[JACKET
PICTURE]
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears, but only when the jacket
picture is already recorded on the
disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the
disc does not contain a jacket
picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture
appears.
[GRAPHICS]
A preset picture stored in the
system appears.
[BLUE]
The background color is blue.
The background color is black.
16:9 aspect ratio TV
[BLACK]
x [LINE]
Selects the output method for video signals from
the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on
the rear panel of the system.
[VIDEO]
[RGB]
Outputs video signals.
Outputs RGB signals.
Note
• If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture
appears on the TV screen even if you select [RGB].
Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV.
• You cannot select [RGB] while the HDMI indicator
is lit. [RGB] automatically switches to [VIDEO]
when you turn on any connected HDMI equipment.
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x PROGRE AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)
Select this setting when:
Does your TV accept progressive
signals?
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
Progressive is the method for displaying TV
images which reduces flickering, and sharpens
the image. To display using this method, you
need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive
signals.
– 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 are not met.
“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display
when the system outputs progressive signals.
x PROGRE VIDEO (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 are not met.
FUNCTION
+/–
PROGRESSIVE
x INTERLACE
Select this setting when:
With the cover opened.
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select
– your TV does not accept progressive signals,
or,
“DVD.”
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (EURO
AV T OUTPUT (TO TV)).
2 Press PROGRESSIVE.
Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the
display changes as follows:
You cannot select INTERLACE while “HDMI”
lights up in the front panel display.
t PROGRE AUTO
(PROGRESSIVE AUTO)
r
PROGRE VIDEO
(PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)
r
INTERLACE
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About DVD software types and
the conversion method
Custom Settings
DVD software can be divided into 2 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.
[CUSTOM SETUP]
Use this to set up playback related and other
settings.
Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display.
To use the display, see “Using the Setup
The default settings are underlined.
CUSTOM SETUP
PAUSE MODE:
TRACK SELECTION:
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO (HDMI):
DivX:
AUTO
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
Registration Code
Note
• 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. Even though you set to “PROGRESSIVE
AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO,” images from
the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO or S VIDEO) jack are
unaffected as they are output in the interlace format.
x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
[AUTO]
The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is output
with no jitter. Normally select this
position.
[FRAME]
The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically, is
output in high resolution.
x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the sound track which contains the highest
number of channels priority when you play a
DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats
(PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital
format) are recorded.
[OFF]
No priority given.
Priority given.
[AUTO]
Note
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in
the disc, this function may not work.)
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• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio
tracks have the same number of channels, the system
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG
audio tracks in this order.
Note
• A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you
connect the system to a TV that is not compatible
with DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS (digital theater system)
signals and [AUTO] is selected. In this case, select
[PCM].
x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
• When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI
cord and [AUTO] or [PCM] is selected, AUDIO
DRC, A/V SYNC, BASS/TREBLE, MOVIE/
MUSIC, and sound field are not applied to the sound
that is output from the TV.
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
off.
[ON]
Stores the resume settings in
memory for up to 40 discs.
x [DivX]
[OFF]
Does not store the resume settings
in memory. Playback restarts at
the resume point only for the
current disc in the system.
Displays the registration code for this system.
For more information, go to
http://www.divx.com on the Internet.
x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track.
Useful for watching movies at low volume late
at night.
[OFF]
No compression of dynamic
range.
[STANDARD]
Reproduces the sound track with
the kind of dynamic range that the
recording engineer intended.
[MAX]
Compresses dynamic range fully.
x [AUDIO (HDMI)]
Selects the type of audio signal output from the
HDMI OUT jack.
[OFF]
The sound is not output from the
HDMI OUT jack.
[AUTO]
Outputs audio signals that is
matched to the requested audio
stream from the connected TV.
[PCM]
Converts Dolby Digital, DTS
(digital theater system), or 96
kHz/24 bit PCM (pulse code
modulation) signals to 48 kHz/ 16
bit PCM (pulse code modulation).
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x [DISTANCE (FRONT)]
The default distance setting for the speakers in
relation to the listening position is shown below.
When you set the distance using the Quick Setup
(page 29), the settings is automatically
displayed.
Settings for the Speakers
[SPEAKER SETUP]
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set
for the size of the speakers you have connected
and their distance from your listening position.
Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the
balance of the speakers to the same level.
Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup
The default settings are underlined.
SPEAKER SETUP
CONNECTION:
DISTANCE(FRONT):
DISTANCE(SURROUND):
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
OFF
YES
YES
YES
YES
CENTER:
SURROUND:
SUBWOOFER:
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display
when you move the speakers.
To return to the default setting
when changing a setting
[L/R]
3.0 m*
Front speaker distance from
the listening position can be
set in 0.2 meter increments
from 0.0 to 7.0 meters.
Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that
only the [CONNECTION] setting does not
return to the default setting.
[CENTER]
3.0 m*
(appears when you set
[CENTER] to [YES] in
the [CONNECTION]
setting.)
Center speaker distance from
the listening position can be
set in 0.2 meter increments
from 0.0 to 7.0 meters.
x[CONNECTION]
If you do not connect center or surround
speakers, or move the surround speakers, set the
parameters for [CENTER] and [SURROUND].
Since the front speaker and subwoofer setting is
fixed, you cannot change them.
[SUBWOOFER]
3.0 m*
Subwoofer distance from the
listening position can be set in
0.2 meter increments from 0.0
to 7.0 meters.
[FRONT]
[YES]
[CENTER]
[YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no center
speaker is used.
default settings are changed.
[SURROUND]
[YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no
surround speaker is used.
x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]
The default distance setting for the speakers in
relation to the listening position is shown below.
When you set the distance using the Quick Setup
(page 29), the settings is automatically
displayed.
[SUBWOOFER]
[YES]
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x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]
You can vary the level of surround speakers as
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]
for easy adjustment.
[L/R]
0.0 dB
(appears when you set
[SURROUND] to
[YES] in the
[CONNECTION]
setting.)
Set this between –15.0 dB and
+10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.
To adjust the volume of all the
speakers at one time
Press VOLUME +/– on the remote or touch
VOLUME +/– (touch panel button) on the
control unit.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display
when you move the speakers.
[L/R]
3.0 m*
(appears when you set
[SURROUND] to
[YES] in the
[CONNECTION]
setting.)
Surround speaker distance
from the listening position can
be set in 0.2 meter increments
from 0.0 to 7.0 meters.
x [TEST TONE]
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL
(SURROUND)].
[OFF]
[ON]
The test tone is not emitted from the
speakers.
default settings are changed.
The test tone is emitted from each speaker
in sequence while adjusting level. When
you select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP]
items, the test tone is emitted from each
speaker in sequence.
Note
• When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE
(FRONT)]/[DISTANCE (SURROUND)] setting
may not be effective.
Adjusting the speaker level by
using the test tone
• When the speaker distance setting is not in the
recommended range,
being the number).
recommended distance.
/
** m is displayed (**
indicates over the
indicates below.
x [LEVEL (FRONT)]
You can vary the level of front speakers as
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]
for easy adjustment.
[L/R]
0.0 dB
Set this between –15.0 dB and
+10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.
C/X/x/c,
DISPLAY
[CENTER]
0.0 dB
(appears when you set
[CENTER] to [YES] in
the [CONNECTION]
setting.)
Set this between –15.0 dB and
+10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.
[SUBWOOFER]
0.0 dB
Set this between –15.0 dB and
+10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.
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2
3
4
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY when the system is
Placing the surround speaker
(L) in the (R) position
The Control Menu appears.
Depending on the location of the wall outlet
(mains), you can also place the surround speaker
(L) (with the IR receiver) in the (R) position if
necessary.
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press
.
The Setup Display appears.
Press X/x repeatedly to select
[SPEAKER SETUP], then press
c.
or
5
6
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST
TONE], then press or c.
X/x/c,
Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON],
then press
.
You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
7
From your listening position, adjust the
value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL
(SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c.
AMP MENU
The test tone is emitted from only the
speaker which you are adjusting.
With the cover opened.
1
2
Press AMP MENU.
8
Press
when you have finished
Press X/x repeatedly until “SL SR
REVERSE” appears in the front panel
making adjustments.
9
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST
display, then press
or c.
TONE], then press
Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF],
then press
.
3
Press X/x to select the setting.
10
The default setting is underlined.
.
• OFF: Sets the surround speaker (L) (with
the IR receiver) in the (L) position.
• ON: Sets the surround speaker (L) (with
the IR receiver) in the (R) position.
Note
• When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts
off for a moment.
• The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI
OUT jack.
4
5
Press
.
Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
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Returning the sound field
settings or radio settings to
the default
Returning to the Default
Settings
FUNCTION
"/1
x
Returning the settings on the
Setup Display to the default
1
2
Press "/1 to turn on the system.
X/x,
While pressing x, press FUNCTION
and "/1 on the control unit at the same
time.
DISPLAY
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel
display and the default settings are returned.
1
2
Select [RESET] in Step 3 of “Using the
Setup Display” (page 91) and press
.
Select [YES] using X/x.
You can also quit the process and return to
the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here.
3
Press
.
100 return to the default settings. Do not
press [/1 while resetting the system as it
takes a few seconds to complete.
Note
• When you turn the system on after resetting and no
disc is in the control unit, the guide message appears
on the TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup
(page 29), press
CLEAR.
, to return to normal screen, press
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On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
section is suddenly played.
Additional Information
Precautions
On cleaning
On power sources
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by
the cord.
On placement
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do
not place the unit in a confined space where
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything
on the system. The system is equipped with a high
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked,
the unit can overheat and malfunction.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens
cleaner
• Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc
or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may
cause apparatus to malfunction.
On your TV’s color
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,
place the speakers further away from the TV set.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation slots.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or
shock.
video image or on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still
video image or on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk
permanent damage to your television screen.
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to
this.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
On moving the system
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
When you carry the system, use the following
procedure to protect the inner mechanism.
On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lenses inside the control unit.
Should this occur, the system may not operate
properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the
system turned on for about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel display.
2 Make sure that a disc is removed from the
control unit.
3 Press x, Z, and "/1 simultaneously.
“MECHA LOCK” appears in the front panel
display after “STANDBY.”
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you
don’t, the disc may be damaged.
4 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead)
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
from the wall outlet (mains).
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Notes about the Discs
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the system, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should any
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
On handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Note that if service personnel changes some
parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
In the event of a problem, have a Sony dealer
check the entire system together (system, IR
transmitter, and surround speaker (L)).
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in
a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.
Power
The power is not turned on.
• Check that the AC power cords (mains leads) of
the subwoofer and the AC adaptor is connected
securely.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
The "/1 indicator on the control unit flashes.
Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the
following items.
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
• Are you using only the specified speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the
system?
Wipe the disc from the center out.
After checking the above items and fixing any
problems, turn on the system. If the cause of the
problem cannot be found even after checking all the
above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
The IR status indicator on the surround
speaker (L) does not turn on.
• Press POWER to turn the AC adaptor off, connect
the speakers properly, and then press POWER to
turn the AC adaptor on.
Picture
There is no picture.
• The SCART (EURO AV) cord is not connected
securely.
• The SCART (EURO AV) cord is damaged.
• The system is not connected to the correct
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you
can view pictures from the system.
• You have set progressive format but your TV
cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In
this case, return the setting to interlace format (the
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• The system outputs the video signal, only when
the function is set to “DVD.”
is employed. If this happens, check the following
items:
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be
affected when you set progressive format. In this
case, return the setting to interlace format (the
• If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or
projector, install the speakers at least 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
from the TV set.
• If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set
once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.
• If howling occurs, reposition the speakers further
away from the TV set.
• The system is connected to an input device that is
not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content
protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel
does not light up). See page 115.
• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch
on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is
placed near the speakers.
• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output,
changing the [HDMI RESOLUTION] setting in
[SCREEN SETUP] may solve the problem
Connect the TV and the system using a video jack
other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s
input to the connected video input so that you can
see the on-screen displays. Change the [HDMI
RESOLUTION] setting in [SCREEN SETUP],
and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the
picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and
try other options.
Sound
There is no sound.
• The speaker cord is not connected securely.
• Press MUTING on the remote if “Muting” is
displayed in the front panel display.
• The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion
Play mode. Press H to return to normal play
mode.
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press
H to return to normal play mode.
• You have selected “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or
“PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” using the
• If the connected component’s sound is not output,
check the audio output settings of it.
PROGRESSIVE button on the remote
(“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display)
even though your TV cannot accept the
progressive signal. In this case, disconnect the
HDMI cord from the system and then select
“INTERLACE” so that the PROGRESSIVE
indicator turns off.
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.
• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to
• The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI
(digital visual interface) device (DVI (digital
visual interface) jacks do not accept audio
signals).
• If the signal from the video output jack (except for
the HDMI jack) is distorted, change the [HDMI
RESOLUTION] setting in [SCREEN SETUP] to
[720 × 480p]*.
• The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super
Audio CD signals.
* Depending on the country, [720 × 480/576p]
may appear.
• Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on
again. 2 Turn the connected equipment off and
on again. 3 Disconnect and then connect the
HDMI cord again.
• When connecting to the TV with the HDMI cord,
you need the proper setting for the HDMI input
depending on the TV. Check the HDMI setting of
the TV.
• The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack
does not conform to the audio signal format, in
this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM
Picture noise appears.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does
not fill the screen.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen.
All speakers in this system are magnetically
shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However,
some leakage may occur, as a high-strength magnet
Severe hum or noise is heard.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
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• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft)
away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
Operation
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected
securely. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an
external antenna (aerial) if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
tuning.
• Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a
VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.
• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the front panel display.
• Make sure the system is connected properly.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG
audio sound track.
• Make sure the sound field is not “2Channel
The remote does not function.
• There are obstacles between the remote and the
control unit.
• The distance between the remote and the control
unit is too far.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (page
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on
the control unit.
• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not
be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or
stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby
Digital or MPEG audio format.
• The batteries in the remote are weak.
The IR status indicator on the surround
speaker (L) momentarily turns orange.
• The indicator momentarily turns orange. This is
not a malfunction.
The sound comes from the center speaker
only.
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from
the center speaker only.
• There is obstruction, such as a person or object
between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver of
the surround speaker (L). Adjust the IR
transmitter and the IR receiver of the surround
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
• Check the speaker connections and settings.
• Make sure the sound field is not “2Channel
The disc does not play.
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center
speaker may be less noticeable.
• There is no disc inserted.
• The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.
• The region code on the DVD does not match the
system.
No sound or only a very low-level sound is
heard from the surround speakers.
• Check the speaker connections and settings.
• Make sure the sound field is not “2Channel
• Moisture has condensed inside the system and
may cause damage to the lenses. Remove the disc
and leave the system turned on for about half an
hour.
• Depending on the source, the effect of the
surround speakers may be less noticeable.
• Wireless setting of the surround speaker is not
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
• The plasma display may interfere with
transmission, in which case, adjust the position of
the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.
• The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or
Joliet.
• Do not install the surround speaker (L) in a place
exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as
an incandescent lamp.
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3
format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).
• Clean the surface of the IR transmitter and IR
receiver of the surround speaker (L).
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3.”
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• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it
has the extension “.MP3.”
A disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has
been selected.
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO
format.
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before
playing a disc.
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to
• Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the control unit or the
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically
appears on the TV screen.
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then
on.
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX
video file.
The system starts playing the disc
automatically.
• The DVD features an auto playback function.
The JPEG image file cannot be played.
• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or
Joliet.
Playback stops automatically.
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.
While playing such a disc, the system stops
playback at the auto pause signal.
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format
that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
• It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
• It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in
normal mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in
Progressive JPEG which is mainly used on the
Internet WEB site.
You cannot perform some functions such as
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat
Play.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
perform some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that came with the disc.
• It does not fit the screen (those images are
reduced).
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to
[AUDIO (MP3)] (page 70).
Messages do not appear on the screen in the
language you want.
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then
on.
• In the Setup Display, select the desired language
for the on-screen display in [OSD] under
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 92).
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX
video file.
The language for the sound track cannot be
changed.
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file
starts playing simultaneously.
• [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3,
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the
sound track.
The DivX video file cannot be played.
• The file is not created in DivX format.
• The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or
“.DIVX.”
The subtitle language cannot be changed.
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD is not created in a
DivX format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or, Joliet/UDF.
The subtitle cannot be turned off.
• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being
• The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) ×
576 (height).
The titles of album/track/file name are not
displayed correctly.
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
• The system can only display numbers and letters
of the alphabets. Other characters are displayed as
[*].
A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED”
appears in the front panel display.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
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[Data error] appears on the TV screen when
playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
• The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/DivX
video file you want to play is broken.
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The JPEG image file format does not conform to
DCF.
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to
prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5-
character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on
the screen or the front panel display. In this case,
check the following table.
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or
“.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.
The system does not work normally.
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from
the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after
several minutes.
C:13:50
“DEMO PLAY” appears in the front panel
display.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
TV screen example
First 3
Cause and/or corrective action
characters of
the service
number
C 13
The disc is dirty.
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth
C 31
The disc is not inserted correctly.
,Restart the system, then re-insert
the disc correctly.
E XX
To prevent a malfunction, the
system has performed the self-
diagnosis function.
(xx is a number)
,Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
When displaying the version
number on the screen
When you turn on the system, the version
number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may
appear on the screen. Although this is not a
malfunction and for Sony service use only,
normal system operation will not be possible.
Turn off the system, and then turn on the system
again to operate.
VER.X.XX
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Video section
Outputs
EURO AV:
Specifications
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
R/G/B: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms
COMPONENT:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p
75 ohms
Amplifier section
Stereo mode (rated)
75 W + 75 W (4 ohms at 1
kHz, 1 % THD)
Surround mode (reference) Front: 100 W + 100 W
RMS OUTPUT POWER,
(
Inputs
VIDEO 1: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
VIDEO 2: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
10 % THD 1 kHz, 4 ohms)
Center*: 100 W (RMS
OUTPUT POWER, 10 %
THD 1 kHz, 4 ohms)
Speakers
Front
Surround*: 100 W +
100 W (RMS OUTPUT
POWER, 10 % THD 1 kHz,
3.5 ohms)
Speaker system
Closed, magnetically
shielded
Woofer: 70 × 120 mm
cone type
Speaker unit
Subwoofer*: 280 W (RMS
OUTPUT POWER, 10 %
THD 100 Hz, 1.5 ohms)
Tweeter: 25 mm dome
type
4 ohms
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
105 × 705 × 35 mm
(w/h/d)
302 × 1,300 (max) ×
302 mm (w/h/d) with stand
2.1 kg
*
Depending on the sound field settings and the source,
there may be no sound output.
Inputs (Analog)
TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 (AUDIO IN)
Mass (approx.)
5.9 kg with stand
Sensitivity: 450/250 mV
Inputs (Digital)
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 (COAXIAL)
Surround (R)
Speaker system
Closed, magnetically
shielded
impedance: 75 ohms
Speaker unit
Woofer: 70 × 120 mm
cone type
Tweeter: 25 mm dome
type
3.5 ohms
105 × 705 × 35 mm
(w/h/d)
302 × 1,300 (max) ×
302 mm (w/h/d) with stand
2.0 kg
Super Audio CD/DVD system
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(Super Audio CD/DVD:
λ = 645 – 660 nm)
(CD: λ = 770 – 800 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
Signal format system
NTSC/PAL
Tuner section
Mass (approx.)
System
PLL quartz-locked digital
synthesizer system
5.8 kg with stand
Surround (L)
Speaker system
FM tuner section
Tuning range
Closed, magnetically
shielded
Woofer: 70 × 120 mm
cone type
Tweeter: 25 mm dome
type
3.5 ohms
105 × 705 × 35 mm
(w/h/d)
302 × 1,300 (max) ×
302 mm (w/h/d) with stand
2.5 kg
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(50 kHz step)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
Speaker unit
Antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
AM tuner section
Tuning range
10.7 MHz
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
531 – 1,602 kHz (with the
interval set at 9 kHz)
AM loop antenna (aerial)
450 kHz
Antenna (aerial)
Intermediate frequency
Mass (approx.)
6.3 kg with stand
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Center
Unpacking
Speaker system
Closed, magnetically
shielded
• Control unit (1)
• Speakers (5)
Speaker unit
Woofer: 70 × 120 mm
dia. cone type
Tweeter: 25 mm dome
type
4.0 ohms
545 × 105 × 35 mm
(w/h/d)
545 × 116 × 60 mm
(w/h/d) with stand
1.9 kg
• Subwoofer (1)
• AC adaptor (1)
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• Speaker cords (5 m × 2, 3.5 m × 1, 10 m × 1)
• Remote Commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Calibration mic (1)
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
• Posts (4)
2.1 kg with stand
• Bases (4)
• Speaker adaptors (4)
Subwoofer
• Speaker adaptor covers (4)
• Cord clamp (1)
Speaker system
Bass reflex, magnetically
shielded
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
150 mm cone type
1.5 ohms
188 × 573 × 318 mm
(w/h/d)
14.5 kg
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
130 W
• Adjuster (1)
• Center speaker base (1)
• Control unit stand (1)
• Control unit stand cover (1)
• Screws (24)
Mass (approx.)
Power requirements
Power consumption
• IR transmitter (1)*
• IR receiver (1)**
0.3 W (at the Power Saving
mode)
• IR receiver stand (1)**
• Operating Instructions
• Quick Start Guide (card) (1)
* The IR receiver cord and IR transmitter are for this
system only. You cannot use a commercially
available extension cord.
**Used when the IR receiver of the surround speaker
(L) cannot receive infrared ray because of the
position. For details, see “Using the IR Receiver”
Control unit
Dimensions (approx.)
570 × 168 × 56 mm
(w/h/d)
570 × 188 × 99 mm
(w/h/d) with stand
4.2 kg
Mass (approx.)
4.7 kg with stand
AC adaptor
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions (approx.)
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
45 W
219 × 44 × 82 mm
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
0.7 kg
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Glossary
Digital transmission (Digital
infrared Audio Transmission)
Analog
transmission
Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a data
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.
Chapter
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is
composed of several chapters.
L
R
[MHz]
6
2
3
4
5
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
(D. C. A. C.)
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed
by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts
the speaker settings to your listening
Fig. 1 Signal spectrum for digital infrared audio
transmission
®
DivX
Digital video technology created by DivX, Inc.
Videos encoded with DivX technology are
among the highest quality with a relatively small
file size.
environment in a short period of time.
Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer
Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master
technology, the Digital Direct Twin Drive
Subwoofer features two S-Master Digital
Amplifiers that provide dedicated power to a
strategically located subwoofer for astounding
sound performance. Easy to set up, Digital
Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer provides a stable
sound field over a much larger listening area
without having to adjust frequency levels.
Dolby Digital
This movie theater sound format is more
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In
this format, the surround speakers output stereo
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a
subwoofer channel for deep bass is
independently provided. This format is also
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six
channels in this format are recorded separately
for superior channel separation. Furthermore,
since all the signals are processed digitally, less
signal degradation occurs.
Digital Infrared Audio Transmission
Recent times have been witness to the rapid
spread of DVDs, Digital Broadcasting Satellite
Receiver and other high-quality media. In order
to ensure that the subtle nuances endowed by
these high-quality media would be transmitted
with no accompanying deterioration, Sony
developed a technology called “Digital Infrared
Audio Transmission” for the infrared
transmission of digital audio signals using no
compression, and it introduced it into the
system.
This technology transfers digital audio signals
using no compression inside the subcarrier
frequency band allocated by the IEC
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
x Movie mode
(International Electronic Committee) and
JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association) for hi-fi
audio transmission applications. (See Fig. 1)
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby
Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield
directionality that approaches the quality of
discrete 5.1-channel sound.
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x Music mode
DVD+RW
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound
space.
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO
format.
DTS
Digital audio compression technology
developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround.
This format comprises of stereo rear channel and
there is discrete subwoofer channel in this
format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete
channels of high quality digital audio. The good
channel separation is realized due to the all
channel data being recorded discretely and
processed in digitally.
File
A JPEG image or a DivX video on a DATA CD/
DATA DVD. (“File” is an exclusive definition
for this system.) A single file consists of a single
image or movie.
Film based software, Video based
software
DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video
based software. Film based DVDs contain the
same images (24 frames per second) that are
shown at movie theaters. Video based DVDs,
such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays
images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.
DVD
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same as
a CD.
HDMI (high-definition multimedia
interface)
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times
that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a
dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a
single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and
a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of
a worldwide standard of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also
uses the variable rate coding technology that
processes allocated data according to the status
of the picture.
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more
realistic audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such
as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental
Control functions are provided with the DVD.
HDMI is an interface that supports both video
and audio on a single digital connection. The
HDMI connection carries standard to high
definition video signals and multi-channel audio
signals to AV components such as HDMI
equipped TVs, in digital form without
degradation. Since the video signals are
compatible with the current DVI (digital visual
interface) format, HDMI jacks can be connected
to DVI (digital visual interface) jacks by way of
an HDMI -DVI (digital visual interface)
converter cord. The HDMI specification
supports HDCP (high-bandwidth digital
contents protection), a copy protection
technology that incorporates coding technology
for digital video signals.
Mica-reinforced-cellular-diaphragm
The Mica-reinforced-cellular-diaphragm is
made of a light weight and highly rigid
composite material that consists of Mica flake
and synthetic fiber.
It is constructed with layers of Mica flake. This
construction realizes diaphragm with low
density and high rigidity at the same time.
In this system, a Mica-reinforced-cellular-
diaphragm is used for the subwoofer.
DVD-RW
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc
that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The
DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode
and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video
mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO,
while discs created in VR (Video Recording)
mode allow the contents to be programmed or
edited.
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Multi-angle function
Scene
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the
video camera are recorded on some DVDs.
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control)
functions, the menu screens, moving pictures
and still pictures are divided into sections called
“scenes.”
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a
picture are recorded on some DVDs.
Title
The longest section of a picture or music feature
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software.
Parental Control
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the
disc by the age of the users according to the
limitation level in each country. The limitation
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,
playback is completely prohibited, violent
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes
and so on.
Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a
VIDEO CD, CD, Super Audio CD, or MP3. An
album is composed of several tracks (MP3
only).
Playback Control (PBC)
VIDEO CD
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0)
to control playback.
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO
CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing
simple interactive programs, programs with
search functions, and so on.
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of
a worldwide standard of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a
12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes
of moving pictures.
Progressive format
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data.
Sounds outside the range of human hearing are
compressed while sounds we can hear are not
compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the
audio information of conventional audio CDs.
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
• Version 1.1: You can play only moving
pictures and sounds.
(sequential scanning)
In contrast to the Interlace format, the
progressive format can reproduce 50 - 60 frames
per second by reproducing all scanning lines
(525 lines for the NTSC system, 625 lines for the
PAL system). The overall picture quality
increases and still images, text and horizontal
lines appear sharper. This format is compatible
with the 525 or 625 progressive format.
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still
pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This system conforms to both versions.
Region Code
This system is used to protect copyrights. A
region number is allocated on each DVD system
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each
region code is shown on the system as well as on
the disc packaging. The system can play discs
that match its region code. The system can also
ALL
play discs with the “ ” mark. Even when the
region code is not shown on the DVD, the region
limit may still apply.
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Language Code List
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
1027 Afar
1183 Irish
1347 Maori
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;
Lettish
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1345 Malagasy
1703 Not specified
Parental Control Area Code List
Code Area
Code Area
Code Area
Code Area
2044 Argentina
2047 Australia
2046 Austria
2057 Belgium
2070 Brazil
2079 Canada
2090 Chile
2165 Finland
2174 France
2109 Germany
2248 India
2238 Indonesia
2254 Italy
2276 Japan
2304 Korea
2363 Malaysia
2362 Mexico
2149 Spain
2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand
2379 Norway
2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland
2528 Thailand
2184 United
Kingdom
2427 Pakistan
2424 Philippines
2436 Portugal
2489 Russia
2092 China
2115 Denmark
2501 Singapore
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front Panel (control unit)
Top Panel
D DOLBY DIGITAL indicator
E DTS indicator
M Soft-touch buttons (N/x/FUNCTION/
VOLUME –/+) (41)
When you press the soft-touch buttons qd,
the soft touch indicators 1 light up.
F DOLBY PRO LOGIC II indicator
G D.C.S. indicator
H
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Front Panel Display
When playing back a DVD
Lights up when the MOVIE
or MUSIC mode is selected
Playing status
Lights up when the system
outputs the progressive
Lights up when the sleep
DVD
MOVIE
PROGRE
HDMI
REP1
Lights up when the HDMI
OUT jack is correctly
connected to HDCP (high-
bandwidth digital content
protection) compliant device
with HDMI or DVI (digital
visual interface) input
Current mode
11
TITLE
0.01.11
Current title/chapter number
Playing time/remaining time
When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions), or MP3
Playing status
Playing disc
Lights up during MULTI
channel playback. (Super
Audio CD only) (page 66)
Lights up when the sleep
SA-CD
MULTI
MUSIC
PBC
REP1
PBC playback
(VIDEO CD only)
Lights up when the MOVIE
or MUSIC mode is selected
(page 46).
Current mode
20
TRK
28.11
Current track number
Playing time/remaining time
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When listening to the radio
Current band and preset number
Lights up when the sleep
FM 10
Lights up when a
station is received.
Monaural/Stereo effect
TUNED MONO
AUTO
Lights up during the Auto
108.00MHz
Current station
When playing back a Divx video
Playing status
Playing disc
CD
Playing time
1.23.45
When playing back a JPEG file
Playing status
Playing disc
CD
Current mode
REP1
No Audio
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Subwoofer
Bottom of the subwoofer
Rear of the subwoofer
ECM-AC1
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
TV
VIDEO
1
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
DIR-T1
1
2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
L
SPEAKER
INPEDANCE
CENTER
USE
4
EURO AV
VIDEO
DIGITAL
2
AM
OPTOCAL
R
IN
FRONT
L
COAXIAL
OUTPUT (TO TV)
FRONT
R
FM 75
COAXIAL
SYSTEM CONTROL
E VIDEO 1 (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) jack
N EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack
F VIDEO 2 (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) jack
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Remote control
/
TUNING –/+ (76)
TV VOL +/–3) (80)
TOOLS3) (80)
e;
TV MENU3) (80)
With the cover opened.
1) The ENTER wj button is the same function as the
(ENTER) 0 button.
-/-- (80)
2) The 5, H, and FUNCTION + buttons have tactile
dots. Use the tactile dots as references when
operating the system.
3) These buttons change to the TV operation buttons
when the remote is in TV mode. The remote is in TV
mode when the TV mode indicator 2 lights up by
pressing the TV button 2.
J C/X/x/c,
PRESET –/+ (77)
M
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Guide to the Control Menu Display
DISPLAY
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
DISPLAY
, Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only)
m
Control Menu display off
Control Menu display
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details
about each item, see the pages in parentheses.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
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Currently playing title number1)
Currently playing chapter number2)
Total number of titles1)
Playback status
(N Playback,
X Pause,
Total number of chapters2)
Control Menu items
x Stop, etc.)
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
Type of disc being
played3)
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Playing time4)
Current setting
Options
Selected item
OFF
OFF
DISC
TITLE
CHAPTER
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
REPEAT
ENTER
DISPLAY
Quit:
Operation message
1)Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs,
album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX video album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.
2)Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file
number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX video file number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.
3)Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” Displays “MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu
2 for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.
4)Displays the date for JPEG files.
To turn off the display
Press
DISPLAY.
List of Control Menu items
Item
Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
[INDEX] (page 51)
Displays the index and selects the index to be played.
Selects the track to be played.
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 60)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an edited
[PLAY LIST].
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Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name.
Adjust the level of each speaker automatically.
Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.
Selects the track to play in the order you want.
Plays the track in random order.
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album
repeatedly.
Sets to prohibit playback on this system.
[SETUP] (page 91)
[QUICK] Setup (page 29)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of
the TV, choose [YES] or [NO] to start the [AUTO CALIBRATION].
[CUSTOM] Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
[RESET]
Returns the settings in [SETUP] to the default setting.
[ALBUM] (page 51)
Selects the album to be played.
[FILE] (page 51)
Selects the JPEG image file or DivX video file to be played.
Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
*
*
*
*
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.
[EFFECT] (page 72)
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
[MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 70)
Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO)
to be played when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD.
* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video file.
Tip
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
t
when you select any item except [OFF]
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], and [REPEAT] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up in green
when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting). The [MULTI/2CH] indicator lights up in green when you select
the multi-channel playback area on a Super Audio CD.
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DVD Setup Display List
You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display.
The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.
The default settings are underlined.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD*
CUSTOM SETUP
PAUSE
MODE
AUTO
FRAME
MENU*
TRACK
SELECTION AUTO
OFF
AUDIO*
SUBTITLE*
MULTI-DISC
RESUME
ON
OFF
AUDIO DRC
OFF
STANDARD
MAX
AUDIO
(HDMI)
OFF
AUTO
PCM
DivX
SCREEN SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
16:9
4:3 LETTER
BOX
TV TYPE
CONNECTION
FRONT
CENTER
YES
YES
NONE
4:3 PAN SCAN
AUTO
1920 × 1080i
1280 × 720p
720 × 480p**
SURROUND YES
NONE
SUBWOOFER YES
HDMI
RESOLUTION
DISTANCE
(FRONT)
L
0.0 m – 7.0 m
R
0.0 m – 7.0 m
0.0 m – 7.0 m
0.0 m – 7.0 m
YCB
C
R
YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
RGB
ON
OFF
JACKET
PICTURE
GRAPHICS
BLUE
SCREEN SAVER
BACKGROUND
DISTANCE
(SURROUND)
L
R
0.0 m – 7.0 m
0.0 m – 7.0 m
–15.0 dB – +10.0 dB
–15.0 dB – +10.0 dB
–15.0 dB – +10.0 dB
–15.0 dB – +10.0 dB
L
R
LEVEL
(FRONT)
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
BLACK
LEVEL
(SURROUND)
L
R
–15.0 dB – +10.0 dB
–15.0 dB – +10.0 dB
VIDEO
RGB
LINE
OFF
ON
TEST TONE
FULL
NORMAL
4:3 OUTPUT
* Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
**Depending on the country, [720 × 480/576p] may appear.
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AMP Menu List
You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.
The default settings are underlined.
AMP menu
ATTENUATE*
ON
OFF
SL SR REVERSE
INFORMATION MODE
OFF
ON
DETAIL
STANDARD
SIMPLE
A/V SYNC
OFF
SHORT
LONG
* “ATTENUATE” may not appear depending on the selected function.
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Index
Digital Infrared Audio
Transmission 110
Numerics
L
Listening to other components
43
Locating a specific point by
watching the TV screen 50
A
M
Mica-reinforced-cellular-
diaphragm 111
E
F
B
N
C
H
HDMI
O
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
95
CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL 85
P
I
Installing the IR Devices on a
wall 33
D
Digital Direct Twin Drive
Subwoofer 110
J
Q
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V
W
S
DISTANCE 98
T
U
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