Sony Home Theater System DAV DZ171 User Manual

4-165-483-11(1)  
DVD Home Theatre  
System  
Operating Instructions  
DAV-DZ170/DZ171/DZ175  
©2010 Sony Corporation  
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apparatus combination to avoid  
injury from tip-over.  
and DTS Digital Surround are  
registered trademarks and the  
DTS logos and Symbol are  
trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-  
2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights  
Reserved.  
Precautions  
On power sources  
• The unit is not disconnected from  
the mains as long as it is  
connected to the AC outlet, even  
if the unit itself has been turned  
off.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during  
lightning storms or when  
This system incorporates High-  
Definition Multimedia  
unused for long periods of time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified  
service personnel. Servicing is  
required when the apparatus  
has been damaged in any way,  
such as power-supply cord or  
plug is damaged, liquid has  
been spilled or objects have  
fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to  
rain or moisture, does not  
operate normally, or has been  
dropped.  
Interface (HDMITM  
technology.  
)
• As the main plug is used to  
disconnect the unit from the  
mains, connect the unit to an  
easily accessible AC outlet.  
Should you notice an abnormality  
in the unit, disconnect the main  
plug from the AC outlet  
immediately.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and  
High-Definition Multimedia  
Interface are trademarks or  
registeredtrademarks of HDMI  
Licensing LLC.  
“DVD-RW,” “DVD-R,”  
“DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,”  
“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD”  
logos are trademarks.  
Copyrights  
This product incorporates  
copyright protection  
For the customers in  
Canada  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric  
shock, do not expose this apparatus  
to dripping or splashing, and do not  
place objects filled with liquids,  
such as vases, on the apparatus.  
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  
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of  
Sony Corporation.  
“PLAYSTATION” is a  
trademark of Sony Computer  
Entertainment Inc.  
®
ENERGYSTAR  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding  
technology and patents  
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS  
and Thomson.  
is a U.S. registered  
mark.  
engineering or disassembly is  
prohibited.  
As an ENERGY  
®
STAR partner,  
Sony Corporation has determined  
that this product meets the  
ENERGY STAR guidelines for  
This system incorporates with  
Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro  
Logic (II) adaptive matrix  
surround decoder and the  
DTS** Digital Surround  
System.  
iPod is a trademark of Apple  
Inc., registered in the U.S. and  
other countries.  
®
energy efficiency.  
“Made for iPod” means that an  
electronic accessory has been  
designed to connect  
* Manufactured under license  
from Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the  
double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
specifically to iPod and has  
been certified by the developer  
to meet Apple performance  
standards.  
**Manufactured under license  
under U.S. Patent #’s:  
5,451,942; 5,956,674;  
5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535  
& other U.S. and worldwide  
patents issued & pending. DTS  
Apple is not responsible for the  
operation of this device or its  
compliance with safety and  
regulatory standards.  
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About MPEG-4 Visual  
THIS PRODUCT IS  
About These  
Operating  
Instructions  
• The instructions in these  
Operating Instructions  
describe the controls on the  
remote. You can also use the  
controls on the unit if they  
have the same or similar  
names as those on the remote.  
• The Control Menu items may  
vary depending on the area.  
• “DVD” may be used as a  
general term for a DVD  
VIDEO, DVD+RW/  
LICENSED UNDER THE  
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT  
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR  
THE PERSONAL AND NON-  
COMMERCIAL USE OF A  
CONSUMER FOR  
DECODING VIDEO IN  
COMPLIANCE WITH THE  
MPEG-4 VISUAL  
STANDARD (“MPEG-4  
VIDEO”) THAT WAS  
ENCODED BY A  
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN  
A PERSONAL AND NON-  
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY  
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED  
FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER  
LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO  
PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.  
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED  
OR SHALL BE IMPLIED  
FOR ANY OTHER USE.  
ADDITIONAL  
DVD+R, and DVD-RW/  
DVD-R.  
• Measurements are expressed  
in feet (ft) for North  
American models.  
• The default setting is  
underlined.  
INFORMATION  
INCLUDING THAT  
RELATING TO  
PROMOTIONAL,  
INTERNAL AND  
COMMERCIAL USES AND  
LICENSING MAY BE  
OBTAINED FROM MPEG  
LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://  
WWW.MPEGLA.COM  
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Table of Contents  
Playable Discs/Files on a USB  
Device...............................................6  
Changing the Brightness of the Front  
Panel Display.................................. 53  
Setting the Demonstration Mode to  
On/Off ............................................ 53  
Set the System to Standby Mode  
Automatically................................. 53  
Displaying the Information of a Disc/  
USB Device ....................................39  
Enjoying the Audio/Video of the  
Connected Component ...................40  
Using the Control for HDMI Function for  
“BRAVIA” Sync ............................47  
Transferring Songs onto a USB  
Device.............................................49  
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture  
and Sound .......................................51  
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast  
Sound..............................................52  
Changing the Input Level of the Sound  
from Connected Components .........52  
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Playable Discs/Files on a USB Device  
Type  
Disc logo  
Characteristics  
Icon  
DVD VIDEO  
• DVD VIDEO  
• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO  
format or video mode  
• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO  
format  
VR (Video  
Recording) mode  
• DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video  
Recording) mode (except for DVD-R  
DL)  
VIDEO CD  
• VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)  
• Super VCD  
• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD  
format or Super VCD format  
Super Audio CD  
• Super Audio CD  
CD  
• Audio CD  
• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format  
DATA CD  
• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD  
format that contains the following kinds  
of files and conforms to ISO 9660  
1)  
Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet (extended  
format).  
2)3)  
– MP3 files  
4)  
– JPEG image files  
– MPEG4 video files  
DATA DVD  
• DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/  
DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA DVD  
format that contains the following kinds  
of files and conforms to UDF (Universal  
Disk Format).  
2)3)  
– MP3 files  
4)  
– JPEG image files  
– MPEG4 video files  
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Type  
Disc logo  
Characteristics  
Icon  
USB device  
• USB device that contains the following  
kinds of files.  
2)3)  
3)  
– MP3 files  
or WMA/AAC files  
4)  
– JPEG image files  
– MPEG4 video files  
1)A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for  
Standardization).  
2)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compressed audio data. MP3 files  
must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.  
3)Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played by the system.  
4)JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image  
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association  
(JEITA).)  
Notes on discs  
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.  
DualDiscs and some music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the  
Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be compatible with this product.  
Example of discs that the system cannot play  
The system cannot play the following discs:  
• CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 6  
• CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format  
• Data part of CD-Extra  
• CD Graphics disc  
• DVD Audio  
• DATA CD/DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files, or MPEG4 video files  
• DATA CD/DATA DVD that is created in Packet Write format  
• DVD-RAM  
• Blu-ray Disc  
Also, the system cannot play the following discs:  
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8)  
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)  
• A disc with paper or stickers on it  
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker stuck on it  
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW  
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.  
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating  
instructions for the recording device.  
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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.  
Notes about Multi Session CD  
• This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any  
subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played.  
• This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session.  
Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played.  
• If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first  
session, only the first session will be played.  
Region code  
Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with  
the same region code.  
A DVD VIDEO labeled  
ALL  
will also play on this 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.  
Notes about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD  
Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers.  
Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers  
designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions of  
the DVD or VIDEO CD.  
Notes about playable files  
• The system can recognize up to 200 folders, including albums (folders) that do not contain audio files,  
JPEG image files, or video files. When more than 200 folders are on the DATA CD/DATA DVD/  
USB device or more than 150 files are in a folder, folders/files that are recognized by the system differ  
depending on the folder configuration.  
• The system can play the following files.  
File  
Extension of the file  
“.mp3”  
MP3 file  
WMA file*  
AAC file*  
“.wma”  
“.m4a”  
JPEG image file  
MPEG4 video file  
“.jpg” or “.jpeg”  
“.mp4” or “.m4v”  
* USB device only.  
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The system will attempt to play any data with the extensions above, even if it is not in MP3/WMA/  
AAC/JPEG/MPEG4 format. Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your  
speaker system.  
• The following can increase the time it takes to start playback:  
– when a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device is recorded with a complicated tree structure.  
– when the audio files, JPEG image files, or video files in another folder have just been played.  
• Some files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs/USB devices cannot be played by the system depending on  
the file format.  
• The system can play to a depth of 8 folders only.  
• The system may not be able to play an audio file, JPEG image file, or video file depending on the file  
type.  
• Files recorded by a device such as a computer may not be played in the order in which they were  
recorded.  
• Folders that have no audio files, JPEG image files, or video files are skipped.  
• Compatibility with all MP3/WMA/AAC encoding/writing software, recording devices, and  
recording media cannot be guaranteed.  
• Compatibility with all MPEG4 video encoding/writing software, recording devices, and recording  
media cannot be guaranteed.  
• The playback order may not be applicable depending on the software used for creating the audio file,  
JPEG image file, or video file, or if there are more than 200 folders or 150 files in each folder.  
Notes about USB devices  
• This system supports Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices.  
• This system is not guaranteed to operate with all USB devices or memories.  
• Although there are variety of complex functions for USB devices, the playable contents of USB  
devices connected to the system are music, photo, and video contents only. For details, refer to the  
operating instructions of the USB device.  
• When a USB device is inserted, the system reads all the files on the USB device. If there are many  
folders or files on the USB device, it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device.  
• Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub.  
• With some connected USB devices, there may be a delay before an operation is performed by this  
system.  
• The playback order for the system may differ from the playback order of the connected USB device.  
• Always turn off the system before removing the USB device. Removing the USB device while the  
system is on may corrupt the data on the USB device.  
• Before using a USB device, make sure that no virus-ridden files are on the USB device.  
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Package Contents  
Main unit  
Speaker packages  
• DAV-DZ170/DAV-DZ171  
• DAV-DZ175  
• Speaker cords (1 set)  
(red/white/green/gray/blue)  
• Foot pads (1 set)  
Accessories  
• Remote commander  
(remote) (1)  
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • HDMI cable (1)  
(DAV-DZ171 only)  
or  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
• Video cord (1)  
• Calibration mic (1)  
• Operating Instructions  
• Quick Setup Guide  
• Easy Setup Disc (DVD)  
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Index to Parts and Control  
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.  
Front panel  
A Disc tray  
I FUNCTION  
Selects the playback source.  
B Front panel display (page 12)  
J Play operation buttons  
C
(remote sensor)  
Receives the remote signal. Point the  
remote toward here when using the remote.  
Z (open/close)  
Opens or closes the disc tray.  
D MASTER VOLUME control  
N (play)  
Adjusts the system’s volume.  
Starts or re-starts playback.  
E REC TO USB (page 49)  
Transfers tracks/MP3 files onto a USB  
device.  
x (stop)  
Stops playback and remembers the stop  
point (resume point).  
Lights up during transfer of tracks/MP3  
files.  
K "/1 (on/standby)  
Turns on the unit, or sets it to standby mode.  
F
(USB) port (pages 24, 30)  
Used for connecting a USB device or iPod.  
G AUDIO IN jack (page 24)  
Used for connecting other components,  
such as a portable audio source.  
H A.CAL MIC jack (page 26)  
Used for connecting the calibration mic.  
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Front panel display  
A Playing status indicator  
F HDMI indicator  
Lights up when a signal is established  
between a TV and the unit via HDMI.  
B SLEEP indicator  
Flashes when the sleep timer is set.  
G Surround format indicator  
C System status display  
H SA-CD indicator  
Lights up when a Super Audio CD/CD is  
loaded.  
D TUNED indicator (Radio only)  
Lights up when a station is received.  
E ST indicator (Radio only)  
Lights up when stereo sound is received.  
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Rear panel  
ANTENNA  
SPEAKERS  
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
COAXIAL 75  
FM  
TV/CABLE  
DIGITAL IN  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
AUDIO IN  
TV/CABLE  
L
VIDEO  
OUT  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUBWOOFER  
CENTER  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
OUT  
SPEAKERS  
A SPEAKERS jacks (page 21)  
E VIDEO OUT jack (page 22)  
B HDMI OUT jack (page 22)  
F TV/CABLE (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks  
C TV/CABLE (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/  
G ANTENNA (COAXIAL 75Ω FM) jack  
D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks  
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B Buttons with black/white text labels  
Remote control  
Function selection buttons (pages 30,  
Select the playback source.  
The system is turned on automatically when  
you press the function selection button  
while the system is turned off.  
THEATER ONEP-LTAOYUCH TV  
BRAVIA Sync  
1
1
2
3
DVD/CD  
FM  
USB  
DVD/CD  
FM  
2,3  
4
5
6
TV/  
AUDIO  
FUNCTION  
CABLE  
IN  
7
8
9
USB  
TIME/  
SOUND  
SYSTEM  
TEXT  
MODE  
MENU  
TV/CABLE  
AUDIO IN  
CLEAR  
AUDIO  
0
TV INPUT  
ANGLE  
SUBTITLE  
D.TUNING  
MEM SEL  
DVD  
DVD  
FUNCTION  
Selects the functions in sequence.  
TOP MENU  
MENU MUTING  
VOLUME  
4
5
7
6
TIME/TEXT (page 39)  
Changes the information in the front panel  
display.  
RETURN  
PRESET  
DISPLAY  
PRESET  
SOUND MODE (page 46)  
Selects the sound mode.  
TUNING  
SHIFT  
TUNING  
SYSTEM MENU (pages 42, 44, 51, 53)  
Enters the system menu.  
Selects the audio format/track.  
Number 5/AUDIO IN, VOLUME +, AUDIO,  
and N buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile  
dot as a reference when operating the remote.  
SUBTITLE (page 34)  
Selects the subtitle language when  
multilingual subtitles are recorded on a  
DVD VIDEO.  
Switches to the optimum video mode for  
watching movies automatically.  
ONE-TOUCH PLAY (page 47)  
Activates One-Touch Play.  
Switches to other viewing angles when  
multi-angles are recorded on a DVD  
VIDEO.  
TV "/1 (on/standby)*  
Turns on your TV or sets it to standby  
mode.  
Selects the radio frequencies.  
"/1 (on/standby) (page 26)  
Turns on the system or sets it to standby  
mode.  
MEM SEL (pages 30, 49)  
Selects the USB device’s memory number  
for playback or transfer.  
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DISPLAY (pages 16, 26, 30, 32, 35,  
Displays the playback information on the  
TV screen.  
C Buttons with pink text labels (The  
following buttons work when you press and  
hold SHIFT (6).)  
Number buttons (pages 33, 42)  
Enters the title/chapter numbers, radio  
frequencies, etc.  
* Works with Sony TVs only. Depending on your TV,  
you may not be able to use some of the buttons.  
Clears the entry field.  
To insert the batteries  
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by  
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to  
the markings inside the compartment.  
TV INPUT*  
Switches your TV’s input source.  
D MUTING  
Turns off the sound temporarily.  
VOLUME +/– (page 30)  
Adjusts the volume.  
E Playback operation buttons  
./> (previous/next)  
m/M (fast reverse/fast forward)  
/
(slow)  
N (play)  
X (pause)  
x (stop)  
Radio operation buttons  
Note  
PRESET +/–  
TUNING +/–  
• 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.  
• 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.  
F SHIFT  
Press and hold this button to use buttons  
with pink text labels (3).  
G DVD TOP MENU (page 34)  
Opens or closes the DVD’s Top Menu.  
DVD MENU (page 34)  
Opens or closes the DVD’s menu.  
C/X/x/c  
Moves the highlight to a displayed item.  
(ENTER)  
Enters the selected item.  
Returns to the previous display.  
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Guide to the Control Menu  
You can use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information.  
DISPLAY  
Press  
DISPLAY while using the “DVD/CD” or “USB” function.  
DISPLAY, the Control Menu changes:  
Each time you press  
1 t 2 t 3 t 1 t ...  
1 Control Menu 1  
2 Control Menu 2 (appears when available)  
3 Control Menu off  
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Control Menu  
Example: Control Menu 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.  
Currently playing title number  
Currently playing chapter number  
Total number of titles  
Playback status  
(N Playback,  
Total number of chapters  
Control Menu items  
X Pause,  
x Stop, etc.)  
98( 99)  
13( 99)  
Type of source being  
played  
DVD VIDEO  
T
0: 04: 17  
Selected item  
OFF  
OFF  
DISC  
Playing time  
TITLE  
CHAPTER  
Current setting  
Options  
Function name of selected  
Control Menu item  
REPEAT  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
Quit:  
Operation message  
List of Control Menu items  
The Control Menu 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the source. For details, see the pages  
in parentheses in the chart below.  
Item  
Item Name, Function, Relevant Source  
[TITLE] (page 33)/[SCENE] (page 33)/[TRACK] (page 33)  
You can select the title, scene, or track to be played.  
[CHAPTER] (page 33)/[INDEX] (page 33)  
You can select the chapter or index to be played.  
[INDEX] (page 33)  
You can display the index and select the index to be played.  
[TRACK] (page 33)  
You can select the track to be played.  
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 35)  
You can select the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or  
an edited [PLAY LIST].  
You can check the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.  
You can play from a desired point by inputting the time code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR only).  
[MULTI/2CH] (page 35)  
You can select the playback area on a Super Audio CD when available.  
[SUPER AUDIO CD/CD LAYER] (page 35)  
You can select the playback layer on a Super Audio CD when available.  
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[PROGRAM] (page 35)  
You can select the track to play in the order you want.  
[SHUFFLE] (page 36)  
You can play the tracks/files in random order.  
[REPEAT] (page 37)  
You can play the entire disc/USB device (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly or  
one title/chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly.  
[A/V SYNC] (page 51)  
You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.  
[DISC MENU] (page 34)  
You can display the DVD’s menu.  
You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files.  
[SETUP] (page 54)  
[CUSTOM]  
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.  
[QUICK] (page 26)  
You can make basic adjustments. Use the Quick Setup to select the desired language of the  
on-screen display, the aspect ratio of your TV, and start the Auto Calibration.  
[FOLDER] (page 33)  
You can select the folder to be played.  
You can select the JPEG image file or video file to be played.  
1)  
1)  
You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.  
[INTERVAL] (page 38)  
You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.  
1)  
[EFFECT] (page 37)  
You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.  
2)  
2)  
You can select the playback priority of different types of media (MP3/AAC /WMA file,  
JPEG image file, video file, or both MP3 and JPEG image files ) to be played on a DATA  
3)  
CD/DATA DVD/USB device.  
[USB TRANSFER] (page 49)  
You can transfer tracks on an audio CD or MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB  
device.  
1)These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device with video files.  
2)USB device only.  
3)DATA CD/DATA DVD only.  
Tip  
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow  
t
when you select any item except [OFF]  
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], and [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights  
up in yellow when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting). The [MULTI/2CH] indicator lights up in yellow when  
you select the multi-channel playback area on a Super Audio CD.  
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Getting Started  
Step 1: Installing the System  
How to position the system  
Install the system by referring to the illustration below.  
A Front speaker (L (left))  
B Front speaker (R (right))  
C Center speaker  
A
B
F
D Surround speaker (L (left))  
E Surround speaker (R (right))  
F Subwoofer  
C
G
G Unit  
D
E
To attach the foot pads to the subwoofer  
,
Remove the foot pads from  
the protective cover.  
Note  
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed,  
oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.  
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When installing the speakers on a wall  
Caution  
• Contact a screw shop or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to be used.  
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach  
the screws securely to a beam. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.  
• Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or  
improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.  
1
Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the  
color tube to #.  
Color tube  
Front left speaker (L): White  
Front right speaker (R): Red  
Center speaker: Green  
Surround left speaker (L): Blue  
Surround right speaker (R): Gray  
2
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.  
See the illustrations below.  
Hole on the back of  
4 mm (3/16 inch)  
the speaker  
5 mm  
(7/32 inch)  
30 mm (1 3  
/16 inches)  
10 mm  
13  
(
/32 inch)  
3
Fasten the screws to the wall, then hang the speaker on the wall.  
Depth of fastened screw  
8 to 10 mm  
11  
13  
(
/
to  
/
inch)  
32  
32  
For the other speakers  
For the center speaker  
145 mm  
(5 3  
4 inches)  
/
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Step 2: Connecting the System  
Connecting the speakers  
1
Insert the connectors of the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks  
of the unit until they click.  
Gray  
(Surround right speaker (R))  
S
R
E
K
A
E
P
S
SUR  
L
SUR  
R
Blue  
(Surround left speaker (L))  
CENTER  
UBWOOFER  
S
R
FRONT  
L
K
A
E
P
S
FRONT  
R
Green  
(Center speaker)  
Red  
(Front right speaker (R))  
Purple  
(Subwoofer)  
White  
(Front left speaker (L))  
2
Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the  
color tube to #.  
The subwoofer speaker cord is fixed to the subwoofer.  
Rear of the speaker  
Color tube  
(+)  
(–)  
Connector  
Note  
• Do not catch the speaker cord insulation (rubber covering) in the speaker terminals.  
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Connecting your TV/cable box  
When connecting to a TV only  
When connecting to a TV and cable box  
Video  
2 Audio  
1 Video  
2 Audio  
1 Video  
1 Connecting the video to your TV  
Depending on the jacks on your TV, select one of the connection methods.  
x Method 1: Video cord (supplied) connection  
This is the basic connection.  
x Method 2: HDMI cable* connection  
Picture quality will be improved compared to Method 1.  
x Method 3: Component video cable (not supplied) connection  
Picture quality will be improved compared to Method 1.  
IN  
EO  
VID  
IN  
/CR  
EO  
VID  
PR  
T
/CB  
NEN  
PO  
M
Y
CO  
PB  
I
IN  
DM  
H
VIDEO  
OUT  
/CR  
PR  
OUT  
/CB  
PB  
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Method 1  
(supplied)  
T
Method 3  
(not supplied)  
Method 2*  
* The HDMI cable is supplied with DAV-DZ171 only.  
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2 Connecting the audio from your TV/cable box  
To listen to TV or cable box sound via the system, select one of the connection methods.  
x Method 1: Audio cord (not supplied) connection  
This is the basic connection and sends an analog audio signal.  
x Method 2: Digital optical cord (not supplied) connection  
Sound quality will be improved compared to Method 1.  
x Method 3: Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) connection  
Sound quality will be improved compared to Method 1.  
T
U
O
IO  
D
AU  
R
L
T
U
ITAL  
IG  
O
D
COAXIAL  
UT  
O
ITAL  
IG  
OPTICAL  
D
L
IN  
O  
D
U
A
R
TV/CABL
TV/CABLE  
IN  
L
A
IT  
IG  
D
L
IA  
X
A
O
C
IC  
T
P
O
Method 1  
(not supplied)  
Method 3  
(not supplied)  
Method 2  
(not supplied)  
Note  
• The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals. (COAXIAL  
has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after a few seconds.  
Tip  
• You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV/CABLE  
jacks instead of your TV.  
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Connecting the other components  
You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers.  
Connected component  
Required cord for connection  
Portable audio source (not supplied)  
USB device (not supplied)  
A Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied)  
B USB connector (not supplied)  
B
A
To a portable audio source.  
Connecting the antenna (aerial)  
ANTENNA  
5
7
L
M
IA  
X
A
O
C
F
or  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
Note  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), extend and keep it as horizontal as possible.  
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Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)  
Wall outlet (mains): The shape of  
the wall outlet (mains) differs  
depending on the area.  
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6
Press X/x to select a language, then  
press  
.
Step 3: Setting up the  
System  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
FRENCH  
SPANISH  
PORTUGUESE  
Performing the Quick Setup  
Displayed items vary depending on the area.  
"/1  
Press X/x to select the setting that  
matches your TV type, then press  
.
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
16:9  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPON
4:3 OUTPUT:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
PAUSE MODE:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
OFF  
AUTO  
• [16:9]: This aspect ratio is for a wide-  
screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a  
wide-screen mode (page 55)  
C/X/x/c,  
• [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]:  
This aspect ratio is for a 4:3 standard TV  
DISPLAY  
7
Press X/x to select the Control for  
HDMI setting, then press  
.
1
2
Turn on your TV.  
HDMI SETUP  
Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the system  
appears on the TV screen.  
HDMI RESOLUTION:  
CONTROL FOR HDMI:  
VOLUME LIMIT:  
AUTO(1920x1080p)  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
SD  
YCB  
C
R/RGB(HDMI):  
AUDIO(HDMI):  
3
4
Press "/1 to turn the system on.  
JPEG RESOLUTION:  
Press  
without inserting a disc or  
connecting a USB device.  
• [ON]: The Control for HDMI function is  
set to on.  
• [OFF]: The Control for HDMI function is  
set to off.  
Home Theatre System  
ENTER  
Press  
Press  
to run QUICK SETUP.  
to erase this message.  
CLEAR  
Note  
• If this message does not appear, press DVD/CD.  
If this message still does not appear, recall the  
Quick Setup display (page 53).  
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Press C/c to select the speaker  
formation image as the speakers are  
actually positioned, then press  
.
SPEAKER FORMATION  
STANDARD  
• [STANDARD]: Select this when you  
install all the speakers normally.  
• [NO CENTER]: Select this when you  
install the front and surround speakers  
only.  
Calibration mic  
• [NO SURROUND]: Select this when you  
install the center and front speakers only.  
• [FRONT ONLY]: Select this when you  
install the front speakers only.  
• [ALL FRONT]: Select this when you  
install all the speakers in front of the  
listening position.  
• [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select  
this when you install the front and  
surround speakers in front of the listening  
position.  
10  
11  
Press C/c to select [YES], then press  
.
Be quiet during the measurement.  
Note  
9
Connect the calibration mic (supplied)  
to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front  
panel.  
• Loud test sounds are output when [AUTO  
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the  
volume down. Give consideration to children  
and neighbors.  
Set up the calibration mic at ear level using  
a tripod, etc. (not supplied).  
• The environment of the room in which the  
system is installed may affect measurements.  
When the measurements differ considerably  
from the status of the speaker installation,  
perform the speaker settings manually by  
The front of each speaker should face the  
calibration mic, and there should be no  
obstruction between the speakers and the  
calibration mic.  
Unplug the calibration mic, press C/c  
to select [YES], then press  
.
To quit the Quick Setup  
Press DISPLAY in any Step.  
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6
7
Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then  
press  
.
Setting the type of video  
output to match your TV  
HDMI SETUP  
HDMI RESOLUTION:  
CONTROL FOR HDMI:  
VOLUME LIMIT:  
AUTO(1920x1080p)  
Depending on the connection of your TV  
(page 22), select the type of video output of the  
system.  
ON  
OFF  
YCBCR  
OFF  
SD  
YCB  
C
R/RGB(HDMI):  
AUDIO(HDMI):  
JPEG RESOLUTION:  
To select the type of video signal  
output from the HDMI OUT jack  
When you connect the unit and your TV with an  
HDMI cable, select the type of video signals  
output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
Press X/x to select [HDMI  
RESOLUTION], then press  
.
1
Press DVD/CD.  
HDMI SETUP  
HDMI RESOLUTION:  
CONTROL FOR HDMI:  
VOLUME LIMIT:  
AUTO(1920x1080p)  
ON  
OFF  
YCBCR  
OFF  
SD  
YCB  
C
R/RGB(HDMI):  
AUDIO(HDMI):  
JPEG RESOLUTION:  
2
3
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
Press X/x to select the desired setting,  
then press  
.
CUSTOM  
HDMI SETUP  
HDMI RESOLUTION:  
AUTO(1920x1080p)  
080p  
CONTROL FOR HDMAUTO(1920x1  
VOLUME LIMIT:  
)
1920x1080i  
YCB  
C
R/RGB(HDMI):  
1280 720p  
720x480  
SD  
x
AUDIO(HDMI):  
p
JPEG RESOLUTION:  
4
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
• [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system  
outputs the optimal video signal for the  
connected TV.  
• [1920 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920  
× 1080i* video signals.  
.
CUSTOM  
CUSTOM  
QUICK  
• [1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280  
× 720p* video signals.  
• [720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720  
× 480p* video signals.  
* i: interlace, p: progressive  
**Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may  
appear and the system may output 720 × 576p  
video signals.  
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7
Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE  
(COMPONENT OUT)], then press  
To select the type of video signal  
output from the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks  
.
VIDEO SETUP  
When you connect the unit and your TV with a  
component video cable, select the type of video  
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT jacks.  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
OFF  
FULL  
ON  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
PAUSE MODE:  
OFF  
AUTO  
1
Press DVD/CD.  
Press X/x to select the desired setting,  
then press  
.
2
3
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
PAUSE MODE:  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
16:9  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
AUTO  
.
ON  
CUSTOM  
[OFF]: The system does not output  
progressive signals. Select this setting  
when:  
– your TV does not accept progressive  
signals, or,  
4
5
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
– your TV is connected via jacks other than  
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
[ON]: The system outputs progressive  
signals. Select this setting when:  
CUSTOM  
CUSTOM  
QUICK  
– your TV accepts progressive signals,  
and,  
– your TV is connected via the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
When you select [ON], the confirmation  
display appears. Follow the Steps below.  
Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP],  
8
9
Press C/c to select [START], then  
then press  
.
press  
.
The system outputs a progressive signal for  
about 5 seconds. Check that the screen is  
displayed correctly.  
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
16:9  
OFF  
FULL  
ON  
BLACK LEVEL:  
Press C/c to select [YES], then press  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
PAUSE MODE:  
OFF  
AUTO  
.
The system outputs a progressive signal.  
When you select [NO], the system does not  
output a progressive signal.  
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Playing Files on a Disc/  
USB Device  
Playback  
Playing a Disc  
Z
Z
"/1  
USB  
DVD/CD  
FUNCTION  
DVD/CD  
FUNCTION  
C/X/x/c,  
DVD MENU  
VOLUME +/–  
DISPLAY  
O
RETURN  
VOLUME +/–  
N
N
x
1
2
Press DVD/CD or USB.  
• DVD/CD: For a disc.  
• USB: For a USB device.  
1
Press DVD/CD.  
You can also select this function by  
pressing FUNCTION repeatedly.  
You can also select the function by pressing  
FUNCTION repeatedly.  
2
3
Press Z to open the disc tray.  
Load the source.  
Place a disc on the tray, then press Z.  
x For a disc  
Place a disc on the tray by pressing Z to  
open/close the disc tray.  
x For a USB device  
Connect a USB device to the  
port.  
(USB)  
With the label side up.  
4
5
Press N to start playback.  
Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the  
volume.  
USB device  
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To remove the USB device  
Note  
• It may take about 10 seconds before  
“READING” appears in the front panel display  
depending on the type of USB device.  
1
2
3
Press x to stop playback.  
Press [/1 to turn off the system.  
Remove the USB device.  
[FOLDER LIST] appears on the TV screen.  
If [FOLDER LIST] does not appear, press  
DVD MENU.  
Playing a specific file  
3
Press X/x to select a folder.  
FOLDER LIST  
1
Select a folder by following Steps in  
01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)  
02 1st Album (1986)  
03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)  
04 Ready for Romance (1986)  
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)  
06 Romantic Warriors (1987)  
07 Back for Good (1988)  
2
3
Press  
to display the file list.  
Select a file.  
08 Alone (1999)  
To return to the folder list, press O  
RETURN.  
4
5
Press N to start playback.  
x For video or audio files  
Press X/x to select a file.  
x For video or audio files  
The system starts playback of files in the  
selected folder.  
TRACK LIST  
03 In the Middle of Nowher...  
x For JPEG image files  
The system starts a slide show of files in the  
selected folder.  
01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac  
02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan  
03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth  
04_Sweet_Little_Shella  
05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums  
06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown  
07_In_Shaire  
Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the  
volume.  
To select the playback source of  
the USB device  
You can select the memory number for playback  
x For JPEG files  
Press C/X/x/c to select an image.  
depending on the USB device.  
1
2
3
4
Press MEM SEL.  
Selected memory number  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
14  
11  
15  
12  
16  
USB Memory 2 selected.  
Home Theatre System  
13  
4
Start playback.  
x For video or audio files  
Press Nto start playback from the selected  
file.  
Note  
• When the memory cannot be selected, [Operation not  
possible.] appears on the TV screen.  
• The memory number changes depending on the USB  
device.  
x For JPEG image files  
Press N to start a slide show beginning  
with the selected file. Press  
only the selected file.  
to display  
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For details of the playback priority of file  
types under the [MEDIA] setting, see  
To turn on/off the list of folders/  
files  
Press DVD MENU.  
To display the list of folders/files  
using the Control Menu  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY.  
Other Playback  
Operations  
Press X/x to select  
[BROWSING], then press  
.
3
Press X/x to select the desired list,  
then press  
.
Playback operation buttons on  
the remote  
• [FOLDER LIST]: A list of folders  
appears. To display a list of files, press X/  
x to select a folder, then press  
.
• [PICTURE LIST] (JPEG image files  
only): A thumbnail list of the JPEG image  
files in the folder appears.  
Depending on the type of disc/file, the function  
may not work.  
When different file types are  
on a disc/USB device  
To  
Press  
x
Stop  
Pause  
X
Return to normal  
playback or resume  
playback after  
pause  
N
You can select the file type that is played with  
priority when mixed media (audio files, JPEG  
image files, or video files) are on the disc/USB  
device.  
Cancel the resume x twice.  
1
2
Press  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
Press X/x to select a setting, then  
press  
DISPLAY.  
point  
Skip the current  
chapter, track, file,  
or scene  
. or >.  
[MEDIA],  
.: go to the beginning.  
• Press . twice in a second to  
go to the previous item.  
.
3
.
>: go to the next item.  
• [MUSIC/PHOTO] (DATA CD/DATA  
DVD only): You can play both JPEG  
image files and MP3 files in the same  
folder as a slide show.  
Skip the current  
JPEG image file  
C or c during playback.  
C: go to the previous file.  
c: go to the next item.  
Locate a point  
quickly  
/m or M/  
while  
• [MUSIC]: Audio file playback has  
priority.  
playing a disc.  
/m: fast reverse scan.  
M/ : fast forward scan.  
Each time you press /m or  
M/ during scan, the scan  
speed changes.  
• [VIDEO]: Video file playback has  
priority.  
• [PHOTO]: JPEG image file playback has  
priority. You can play JPEG image files as  
a slide show.  
The default setting differs depending on the  
source.  
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Example:  
[CHAPTER]  
To  
Press  
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).  
The number in parentheses indicates the  
total number of titles, chapters, tracks,  
indexes, scenes, folders, or files.  
Watch frame by  
frame  
X, then press  
/m or M/  
.
/m: slow-motion play  
(reverse).  
M/ : slow-motion play  
(forward).  
98( 99)  
13( 99)  
DVD VIDEO  
Each time you press  
/m or  
T
0: 03: 17  
M/  
during slow-motion  
play, the playback speed  
changes.  
Rotate a JPEG  
image file  
X/x while viewing a JPEG  
image file.  
Selected row  
Press CLEAR while holding  
down SHIFT to return to normal  
view.  
Note  
• If [MEDIA] is set to [MUSIC/PHOTO] and  
[FILE] does not appear, press  
DISPLAY again.  
Tip  
• When playing files, you can select the next folder by  
continuing to press > (c for JPEG image files)  
after the last file on the current folder, but you cannot  
return to the previous folder by pressing .(C for  
JPEG image files). To return to the previous folder,  
select the folder from the folder list.  
3
Press X/x to select the desired number  
of the title, chapter, track, scene, etc.,  
then press  
.
You can also select the number by pressing  
the number buttons while holding down  
SHIFT.  
• You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set  
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920  
× 1080i) HD  
] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 56).  
98( 99)  
( 99)  
DVD VIDEO  
T
0: 03: 17  
Playing a specific title/  
chapter/track/scene, etc.  
To select the title/chapter/track/  
scene/index/folder/filenumberfor  
playback  
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR while  
holding down SHIFT to cancel the number.  
To select a scene using the time  
code  
1
2
Press  
Press X/x to select the search method,  
then press  
DISPLAY.  
1
2
Press  
Press X/x to select  
press  
DISPLAY.  
.
[TIME], then  
[TITLE/SCENE/TRACK]  
[CHAPTER/INDEX]  
[TRACK]  
.
3
Input the time code using the number  
buttons while holding down SHIFT,  
[INDEX]  
[FOLDER]  
then press  
.
For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10  
minutes, and 20 seconds after the  
beginning: press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20])  
while holding down SHIFT.  
[FILE]  
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x DVD-VR  
Note  
You can toggle audio tracks when a disc  
contains multiple audio tracks.  
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using  
the time code.  
x VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA  
DVD (MP3 file)/USB device (audio file)  
You can change the sound track.  
Changing angles  
• [STEREO]: The stereo sound.  
• [1/L]: The sound of the left channel  
(monaural).  
Press ANGLE during playback to select the  
desired angle.  
• [2/R]: The sound of the right channel  
(monaural).  
x Super VCD  
Displaying subtitles  
You can change the sound track.  
• [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of audio track  
1.  
Press SUBTITLE during playback to select  
the desired subtitle language.  
• [1:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of audio  
track 1 (monaural).  
• [1:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of  
audio track 1 (monaural).  
Changing the audio  
• [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of audio track  
2.  
• [2:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of audio  
track 2 (monaural).  
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to  
select the sound.  
• [2:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of  
audio track 2 (monaural).  
x DVD VIDEO  
You can toggle audio format or language when  
the source contains multiple audio formats or  
multilingual audio.  
Using the DVD’s menu  
When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a  
(page 74) to confirm which language the code  
represents.  
When the same language is displayed two or  
more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in  
multiple audio formats.  
When you play a DVD which contains several  
titles, you can select the title you want using  
DVD TOP MENU.  
When you play a DVD that allows you to select  
items such as the language for the subtitles and  
the language for the sound, select these items  
using DVD MENU.  
Example:  
1
2
Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.  
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel  
Press C/X/x/c to select the item you  
want to play or change, then press  
LFE (Low  
Frequency Effect)  
.
Surround (L/R)  
You can also select the number by pressing  
the number buttons while holding down  
SHIFT.  
1: ENGLISH  
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1  
L
C
R
Front (L/R) +  
Center  
LFE  
To display the DVD’s menu on the  
Control Menu  
LS  
RS  
Currently playing program format  
1
Press  
DISPLAY.  
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3
Press X/x to select  
MENU], then press  
[DISC  
.
Changing a playback layer for  
a hybrid Super Audio CD  
Press X/x to select [MENU] or [TOP  
MENU], then press  
.
Some Super Audio CDs consist of a Super  
Audio CD layer and a CD layer. You can change  
the playback layer you want to listen to.  
Selecting an original title or  
edited title on a DVD-VR  
1
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
This function is only available for DVD-VRs  
with a playlist created.  
Press X/x to select  
AUDIO CD/CD LAYER], then press  
[SUPER  
.
1
2
3
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
x When the current layer is the CD  
layer  
[SUPER AUDIO CD] appears.  
Press X/x to select  
PLAY LIST], then press  
[ORIGINAL/  
.
x When the current layer is the Super  
Audio CD layer  
[CD] appears.  
Press X/x to select a setting, then  
press  
.
• [PLAY LIST]: You can play the titles in  
the order of the existing playlist.  
3
Press  
to change the layer.  
• [SUPER AUDIO CD]: You can play the  
Super Audio CD layer.  
When the system is playing a Super Audio  
CD layer, “SA-CD” lights up in the front  
panel display.  
• [ORIGINAL]: You can play the titles as  
they were originally recorded.  
Selecting a playback area for a  
Super Audio CD  
• [CD]: You can play the CD layer.  
When the system is playing a CD layer,  
“CD” lights up in the front panel display.  
Note  
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.  
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the  
HDMI OUT jack.  
1
2
3
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
Selecting the Playback  
Mode  
Press X/x to select  
2CH], then press  
[MULTI/  
.
Press X/x to select the setting, then  
press  
.
Playing in programmed order  
(Program Play)  
• [MULTI]: You can play the multi-channel  
playback area.  
• [2CH]: You can play the 2 channel  
playback area.  
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.  
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2
Press  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
Press X/x to select [SET t], then  
press  
DISPLAY.  
To return to normal playback  
Press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT when  
the display for the program setting is not  
displayed on the TV screen, or select [OFF] in  
Step 3. To play the same program again, select  
[PROGRAM],  
.
3
.
[ON] in Step 3 and press  
.
Total time of the programmed tracks  
To change or cancel a program  
PROGRAM  
0: 00:00  
T
1
2
Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Playing in  
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
Press X/x to select the program  
number of the track you want to  
change or cancel.  
If you want to delete the track from the  
program, press CLEAR while holding  
down SHIFT.  
Tracks recorded on a disc  
4
5
Press c.  
3
Follow Step 5 of “Playing in  
programmed order” for new  
programming.  
The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in  
this case, [01]).  
To cancel a program, select [--] under [T],  
PROGRAM  
0: 00:00  
T
then press  
.
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
To cancel all of the tracks in the  
programmed order  
1
2
Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Playing in  
Press X and select [ALL CLEAR], then  
press  
.
Select the track you want to program.  
Ex. To set track 2 as the first  
programmed track  
Playing in random order  
Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then  
press  
.
(Shuffle Play)  
Selected track Track number [T]  
PROGRAM  
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
0: 03:51  
T
Note  
02  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
• The same song may be played repeatedly when you  
are playing MP3 files.  
1
2
Press  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
DISPLAY during playback.  
[SHUFFLE],  
.
Total time of the programmed tracks  
6
7
To program other tracks, repeat Steps  
4 to 5.  
Press N to start Program Play.  
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Press X/x to select the item to be  
shuffled.  
x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD  
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the tracks  
on the disc.  
x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD  
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [TRACK]: You can repeat the current  
track.  
• [TRACK]: You can shuffle tracks on the  
disc.  
x DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device  
• [OFF]: Off.  
x During Program Play  
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [DISC] (DATA CD/DATA DVD only):  
You can repeat all of the folders on the  
disc.  
• [MEMORY] (USB device only): You can  
repeat all of the folders on the USB  
device.  
• [ON]: You can shuffle tracks selected in  
Program Play.  
x DATA CD (audio files only)/DATA  
DVD (audio files only)/USB device  
(audio files only)  
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current  
folder.  
• [ON (MUSIC)]: You can shuffle audio  
files in the folder on the current disc/USB  
device. When no folder is selected, the  
audio files in the first folder are shuffled.  
• [TRACK] (audio files only): You can  
repeat the current file.  
• [FILE] (video files only): You can repeat  
the current file.  
4
Press  
to start Shuffle Play.  
4
Press N to start Repeat Play.  
To return to normal playback  
Press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT, or  
select [OFF] in Step 3.  
To return to normal playback  
Press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT, or  
select [OFF] in Step 3.  
Note  
• You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or  
Super VCD with PBC playback.  
Note  
• You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or  
Super VCD with PBC playback.  
Playing repeatedly  
(Repeat Play)  
Selecting an effect for the  
slide show  
1
2
Press  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
Press X/x to select the item to be  
DISPLAY during playback.  
1
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until  
[EFFECT] appears on the  
[REPEAT],  
.
control menu.  
3
2
3
Press X/x to select  
[EFFECT],  
repeated, then press  
.
then press  
Press X/x to select a setting, then  
press  
.
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR  
• [OFF]: Off.  
.
• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the titles on  
the disc.  
• [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps  
in from the top to the bottom of the TV  
screen.  
• [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title  
on a disc.  
• [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches  
out from the left to the right of the TV  
screen.  
• [CHAPTER]: You can repeat the current  
chapter on a disc.  
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• [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches  
out from the center of the TV screen.  
• [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files  
randomly cycle through the effects.  
• [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file  
slides over the previous image.  
• [OFF]: Off.  
Playing a slide show with  
sound  
1
Prepare a folder on a disc which  
contains both MP3 files and JPEG  
image files.  
Note  
• The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set  
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920  
The MP3 files and JPEG image files must  
not be in separate folders. For details of  
making the disc, refer to the instructions of  
your PC, software, etc.  
× 1080i) HD  
] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 56).  
• The [EFFECT] setting cannot be selected when you  
are playing a disc that does not contain JPEG image  
files or a USB device, or when you set [MEDIA] to a  
setting that cannot play JPEG image files.  
2
3
Press  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
DISPLAY.  
[MEDIA],  
.
Selecting the slide show  
duration  
4
When [MUSIC/PHOTO] is selected, go  
to Step 5. When other than [MUSIC/  
PHOTO] is selected, press X/x to select  
[MUSIC/PHOTO], then press  
.
5
If the folder list does not appear, press  
DVD MENU.  
1
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until  
[INTERVAL] appears on the  
You can turn the folder list on/off by  
pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.  
control menu.  
2
3
Press X/x to select  
[INTERVAL],  
6
Press X/x to select the desired folder  
and press N.  
then press  
Press X/x to select a setting, then  
press  
.
Note  
.
• If you play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at  
the same time, the sound may skip. Sony  
recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps  
or lower when creating the file. If the sound still  
skips, reduce the size of the JPEG image file.  
• [NORMAL]: You can set to the standard  
duration.  
• [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter  
than [NORMAL].  
• [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration  
longer than [NORMAL].  
• [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration  
longer than [SLOW 1].  
Note  
• Some JPEG image files may take longer to display  
than the option you selected, especially progressive  
JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000  
pixels or more.  
• The [INTERVAL] setting cannot be selected when  
you are playing a disc that does not contain JPEG  
image files or a USB device, or when you set  
[MEDIA] to a setting that cannot play JPEG image  
files.  
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ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has  
priority when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver  
2.2/2.3 tags are used for a single MP3 file.  
Displaying the  
Information of a Disc/  
USB Device  
5
Text information  
The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text  
appears only when text is recorded on the  
disc. You cannot change the text. If the disc  
does not contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.  
Viewing playback information  
Note  
• Depending on the source being played, the system  
can only display a limited number of characters. Also,  
depending on the source, not all text characters will  
be displayed.  
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly during  
playback.  
Information in the front panel  
display  
Information on the TV screen  
1
2
3
Each time you press TIME/TEXT during  
playback, the following information appears.  
Some displayed items may disappear after a few  
seconds.  
T
0: 13 192k MP3  
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR  
1 Playing time of the current title  
2 Remaining time of the current title  
3 Playing time of the current chapter  
4 Remaining time of the current chapter  
5 Disc name  
4, 5  
Dvorak/Tchaikovsky/NedPho/Kreizberg  
Adagio - Allegro molto  
1
[T **:**:**/C **:**:**/D **:**:**]  
6 Title and chapter  
Playing time of the current title, track/  
chapter/disc  
x VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)/Super  
VCD (with PBC functions)  
1 Playing time of the current item  
2 Disc name  
[T-**:**:**/C-**:**:**/D-**:**:**]  
Remaining time of the current title, track/  
chapter/disc  
3 Scene number  
x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/  
Super Audio CD/CD  
[**:**:**]  
Playing time of the current scene/video file  
1 Playing time of the current track  
2 Remaining time of the current track  
3 Playing time of the disc  
4 Remaining time of the disc  
5 Track name  
2
3
4
Bit rate  
Appears when playing an audio file.  
File type  
Appears when playing an audio/video file.  
6 Track and index*  
* VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD only.  
Folder/file name  
Appears when playing an audio file/JPEG  
image file/video file.  
x Super VCD (without PBC functions)  
1 Playing time of the current track  
2 Track text  
If an MP3 file has an ID3 tag, the system  
will display an album name/title name from  
the ID3 tag information.  
3 Track and index number  
The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/  
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x DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device (audio  
file)  
1 Playing time and current track number  
EnjoyingtheAudio/Video  
of the Connected  
Component  
2 Track (file) name*  
* If an MP3 file has an ID3 tag, the system will  
display a title name from the ID3 tag information.  
The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.  
ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority  
when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are  
used for a single MP3 file.  
x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video  
file)/USB device (video file)  
1 Playing time of the current file  
2 Current file name  
Function  
selection  
buttons  
3 Current album and file number  
Note  
• The system can only display the first level of the  
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.  
• The disc name or track name may not be displayed  
depending on the text.  
• Playing time of MP3 files and video files may not be  
displayed correctly.  
1
Use the function selection buttons to  
select the desired function.  
The selected item appears in the front panel  
display.  
Viewing the date information  
of a JPEG image file  
Button  
Source  
DVD/CD  
Disc that is played by the  
system  
You can check the date information during  
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the  
JPEG image file.  
FM  
FM radio  
USB  
USB device or iPod that is  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until  
connected to the  
port.  
(USB)  
[DATE] appears on the control menu.  
TV/CABLE  
AUDIO IN  
TV or cable box  
5(  
8)  
10( 15)  
Portable audio source that  
is connected to the AUDIO  
IN jack on the front panel  
DATA CD  
18/9/2002  
Date information  
You can also select the desired function by  
pressing FUNCTION repeatedly.  
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital  
camera image format defined by the Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA).  
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3
Prepare the source.  
Remote buttons for operating an iPod connected  
to the system are as follows:  
• DVD/CD: Insert the disc into the unit  
• TUNER FM: Select the radio program  
• USB: Connect the USB device directly  
(page 30), or iPod via a USB cable  
Press  
Operation  
N, X  
Same operation as the N/X button  
of the iPod.  
x
Pause.  
/m or  
Fast reverse or forward.  
• TV/CABLE: Select the channel on the TV  
or cable box.  
M/  
. or >  
Same operation as the . or >  
• AUDIO IN: Connect the portable audio  
source via an audio cord (stereo mini-plug  
cord) (page 24).  
buttons of the iPod.  
DISPLAY, Same operation as the MENU button  
O RETURN, of the iPod.  
C
Operate the connected component.  
X/x  
Same operation as the Click Wheel  
of the iPod.  
To enjoy a cable box, select the input of the  
cable box via the TV to which it is  
connected.  
, c  
Same operation as the Center button  
of the iPod.  
iPod models that can be operated  
via USB  
You can operate an iPod using the buttons on the  
Note  
• The iPod is charged when connected to the system  
while the system is turned on.  
remote by connecting the iPod via the  
port to the system.  
(USB)  
• You cannot transfer songs onto the iPod.  
• Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that  
data recorded to iPod is lost or damaged when using  
an iPod connected to this unit.  
The battery of the iPod is charged via the  
system.  
The iPod models that can be operated via USB  
are as follows. Update your iPod with the latest  
software before using it with the system.  
• This product has been designed specifically to work  
with iPod and has been certified to meet Apple  
performance standards.  
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To change the preset number  
Select the desired preset number by pressing  
PRESET +/– (page 42), then perform the  
procedure from Step 3.  
Tuner  
Presetting Radio  
Stations  
Listening to the Radio  
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory  
You can preset 20 FM stations.  
Current station  
Current band and preset number  
FM  
1
2
Press FM.  
Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select  
the preset station.  
FM 10 : 88.00 MHz  
3
Adjust the volume by pressing  
VOLUME +/–.  
To listen to radio stations when  
you know the frequencies  
1
2
Press FM.  
Press and hold TUNING +/– until the  
auto scanning starts.  
Press D.TUNING in Step 2, press the number  
buttons while holding down SHIFT to select the  
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a  
station. “TUNED” appears in the front  
panel display. When a stereo program is  
received, “ST” also appears in the front  
panel display.  
frequencies, then press  
.
To listen to non-preset radio  
stations  
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.  
For manual tuning, press TUNING +/–  
repeatedly.  
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING  
+/–. The automatic tuning stops automatically  
when the system receives the radio station. To  
stop the automatic tuning manually, press  
TUNING +/– or x.  
3
4
5
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x to select “MEMORY.”  
Press  
or c.  
A preset number appears in the front panel  
display.  
If an FM program is noisy  
If an FM program is noisy, you can select  
monaural reception. There will be no stereo  
effect, but reception will improve.  
6
7
Press X/x to select the preset number  
you want.  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x to select “FM MODE.”  
Press  
.
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel  
display, and the station is stored.  
8
9
Repeat Steps 2 to 7 to store other  
stations.  
3
4
Press  
or c.  
Press X/x to select “MONO.”  
• “STEREO”: Stereo reception.  
• “MONO”: Monaural reception.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
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6
Press  
.
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
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Enjoying Surround Sound  
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed surround  
settings.  
Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x to select “SUR.SETTING,” then press  
or c.  
The selected item appears in the front panel display.  
3
Press X/x to select “PRO LOGIC,” then press  
.
4
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Note  
• When TV program sound is monaural, sound is output only from the center speaker.  
Selecting surround settings based on your listening preference  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x to select “SUR.SETTING,” then press  
or c.  
The selected item appears in the front panel display.  
3
4
Press X/x to select the surround setting you want, then press  
.
See the table below for surround setting descriptions.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
About speaker output  
The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit and you set  
[SPEAKER FORMATION] to [STANDARD] (page 57).  
Sound from  
Surround setting  
Effect  
“A.F.D. MULTI”  
• 2 channel source: The system outputs 2 channel sound from  
the front and surround speakers by assigning the 2 channel  
sound to the surround left and right channels.  
• Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the  
speakers depending on the number of channels of the  
source.  
(AUTO FORMAT  
DIRECT MULTI)  
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Sound from  
Surround setting  
Effect  
“PRO LOGIC”  
“PLII MOVIE”  
“PLII MUSIC”  
• 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound  
from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from all the  
speakers.  
– “PRO LOGIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding.  
– “PLII MOVIE” performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie  
mode decoding.  
– “PLII MUSIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic II music mode  
decoding.  
• Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the  
speakers depending on the number of channels of the  
source.  
“2CH STEREO”  
The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and  
subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels.  
Multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2  
channels.  
Depending on the source.  
“A.F.D. STD”  
The system discriminates the sound format of the source and  
presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.  
(AUTO FORMAT  
DIRECT STANDARD)  
Note  
• You cannot select the surround settings while the system is loading a disc.  
• Depending on the input stream, the surround settings may not be effective.  
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Effect  
Selecting the effect to suit the  
source  
Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during  
playback until the desired mode appears in  
the front panel display.  
• “AUTO”: The system automatically selects  
“MOVIE” or “MUSIC” to produce the sound  
effect depending on the source. “AUTO”  
appears in the front panel display.  
• “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for  
movies. “MOVIE” appears in the front panel  
display.  
• “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for  
music. “MUSIC” appears in the front panel  
display.  
Note  
• When you play a Super Audio CD, this function does  
not work.  
Enhancing compressed sound  
You can enhance compressed sound such as an  
MP3 file.  
This effect is activated automatically when all  
the following conditions are satisfied:  
– The function is set to “AUDIO IN” or “USB.”  
– “SUR.SETTING” is set to “A.F.D. STD” or  
“A.F.D. MULTI” (page 44).  
To turn off the sound effect  
Select other than “A.F.D. STD” or “A.F.D.  
MULTI” for “SUR.SETTING” (page 44).  
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2
3
Make sure that the system and your TV  
are connected with an HDMI cable.  
Convenient Functions  
Turn on your TV and press [/1 to turn  
on the system.  
Using the Control for  
HDMI Function for  
“BRAVIA” Sync  
This function is available on TVs with the  
“BRAVIA” Sync function.  
By connecting Sony components that are  
compatible with the Control for HDMI function  
with an HDMI cable, operation is simplified as  
below:  
Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the system through  
the HDMI input appears on the TV  
screen.  
4
Set the Control for HDMI function of  
your TV.  
For details of the setting of your TV, refer  
to the operating instructions of your TV.  
5
6
On the system, press DVD/CD.  
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
– System Power Off (page 47)  
– One-Touch Play (page 48)  
– Theater Mode (page 48)  
in stop mode.  
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Press X/x to select  
[SETUP],  
then press  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then  
press  
Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR  
HDMI], then press  
.
– System Audio Control (page 48)  
– Volume Limit (page 48)  
8
.
– Remote Easy Control (page 48)  
– Language Follow (page 48)  
9
.
10  
11  
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function  
standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics  
Control) for HDMI (High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface).  
.
Press X/x to select [ON], then press  
.
Note  
• Depending on the connected component, the Control  
for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the  
operating instructions of the component.  
Turning the system off in sync  
with your TV  
(System Power Off)  
Preparing the Control for HDMI  
function  
When you turn your TV off by using the  
POWER button on your TV’s remote or TV [/1  
on the system’s remote, the system turns off  
automatically.  
(Control for HDMI - Easy Setting)  
If your TV is compatible with the Control for  
HDMI - Easy Setting function, you can set the  
system’s [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function  
automatically by setting your TV. For details,  
refer to the operating instructions of your TV.  
Note  
• This function depends on the settings of your TV. For  
details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.  
• Depending on the status of the system (ex. while  
playing a CD), the system may not turn off  
automatically.  
If your TV is not compatible with the Control for  
HDMI - Easy Setting function, set the Control  
for HDMI function of the system and TV  
manually.  
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Tip  
Watching a DVD by a single  
button press  
• You can also operate the System Audio Control  
function via the TV menu.  
• You can operate the volume and mute control of the  
system via the TV remote.  
(One-Touch Play)  
Press ONE-TOUCH PLAY  
Your TV turns on, your TV’s function is set to  
the HDMI input to which the system is  
connected, and the system starts playing a disc  
automatically.  
The System Audio Control function is also  
activated automatically.  
Limiting the volume level of TV  
sound from the system’s  
speakers  
(Volume Limit)  
When the System Audio Control function is  
activated and TV sound is output from the  
system’s speakers, the volume level is limited to  
the level that is set in [VOLUME LIMIT]. For  
details, see [VOLUME LIMIT] (page 56).  
Using the Theater Mode  
(Theater Mode)  
If your TV is compatible with the Theater Mode,  
you can enjoy optimal image and sound quality  
suited for movies, and the System Audio Control  
function is activated automatically.  
Operating the system via the  
TV remote  
Press THEATER.  
(Remote Easy Control)  
You can control the basic functions of the  
system via the TV remote when the system’s  
video output is displayed on the TV screen. For  
details, refer to the operating instructions of the  
TV.  
Enjoying TV sound from the  
speakers by this system  
(System Audio Control)  
To use this function, connect the system and  
your TV with an audio cord and an HDMI cable  
Changing the language for the  
system’s on-screen display in  
sync with your TV  
Press [/1 to turn on the system while your  
TV is turned on.  
The System Audio Control function is activated.  
TV sound is output from the system speakers,  
and the volume of your TV’s speakers is  
minimized automatically.  
(Language Follow)  
When you change the language for the on-screen  
display of your TV, the system’s on-screen  
display language is also changed.  
Note  
Note  
• While your TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode,  
the System Audio Control function will not work.  
When your TV exits PAP mode, the output method of  
your TV returns to the one before PAP mode.  
• When you turn the system on by pressing the function  
selection button, video and sound may not match.  
• Depending on the TV, when you adjust the system’s  
volume, the volume level appears on the TV screen.  
In this case, the volume levels that appear on the TV  
screen and the front panel display of the system may  
differ.  
• When the system’s on-screen display is displayed,  
this function does not work.  
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To select the transfer destination  
of the USB device  
You can select the memory number for transfer  
Transferring Songs onto  
a USB Device  
You can transfer songs on an audio CD onto a  
USB device by encoding to MP3 format. You  
can also transfer MP3 files on a DATA CD/  
DATA DVD onto a USB device.  
depending on the USB device.  
Press MEM SEL.  
Selected memory number  
For connecting the USB device, see “Playing  
USB Memory 2 selected.  
Home Theatre System  
The transferred music is limited to private use  
only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires  
permission of the copyright holders.  
Note  
Notes on USB transferring  
• Do not connect the unit and the USB device  
through a USB hub.  
• When the memory cannot be selected, [Operation not  
possible.] appears on the TV screen.  
• The memory number changes depending on the USB  
device.  
• Make sure there is enough space in the USB  
device for transferring.  
• Select a transfer destination before transfer.  
• Do not remove the USB device during  
transferring.  
Folder and file generation rules  
When transferring onto a USB device, a  
“MUSIC” folder is created directly below the  
“ROOT”. Folders and files are generated within  
this “MUSIC” folder as follows according to the  
transferring method and source.  
• When you are transferring tracks from an  
audio CD, the tracks are recorded as 128 kbps  
MP3 files.  
• When you are transferring MP3 files from a  
DATA CD/DATA DVD, the MP3 files are  
transferred with the same bit rate as the  
original MP3 files.  
• CD text information is not transferred in the  
created MP3 files.  
• When transferring multiple tracks on an audio  
CD or multiple MP3 files on a DATA CD/  
DATA DVD  
Source  
MP3  
Folder name  
File name  
• If you stop a transfer from an audio CD  
halfway, the MP3 file that was being created is  
deleted.  
1)  
Same as the transferring source  
2)  
3)  
Audio CD  
“FLDR001”  
“TRACK001”  
• Transferring stops automatically if:  
• When transferring a single track on an audio  
CD or a single MP3 file on a DATA CD/  
DATA DVD  
– the USB device runs out of space during  
transfer.  
– the number of folders on the USB device  
reaches the limit for the number that the  
system can recognize.  
• You can store up to 150 files in a folder.  
• You can store up to 199 folders in a single  
USB device.  
Source  
Folder name  
File name  
4)  
MP3  
“REC1-MP3”  
Same as the  
transferring  
1)  
source  
4)  
3)  
Audio CD  
“REC1-CD”  
“TRACK001”  
1)Up to 64 characters of the name are assigned  
(including the extension).  
2)Folders are assigned in numeric order thereafter.  
3)Files are assigned in numeric order thereafter.  
• If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer  
already exists on the USB device with the  
same name, a sequential number is added after  
the name without overwriting the original  
folder or file.  
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“REC1-CD” folder each time single-track  
transferring is performed.  
x For an audio CD  
Remaining space of the USB device  
USB TRANSFER  
1
TRACK  
TRACK  
TRACK  
TRACK  
TRACK  
TRACK  
TRACK  
TRACK  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
START  
ALL  
Transferring tracks on an  
audio CD or MP3 files on a  
DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB  
device  
2
3
ALL  
1
2
3
Load an audio CD/DATA CD/DATA  
DVD.  
Tracks to be transferred.  
x For a DATA CD/DATA DVD  
Remaining space of the USB device  
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
in stop mode.  
Press X/x to select  
TRANSFER], then press  
[USB  
.
USB TRANSFER  
2002_Remixes  
01_Back_Seat_O...  
02_One_Nights_...  
03_Are_You_Ma...  
04_I_Can_Lose_...  
05_Soul_Survivo...  
06_Strangers_B...  
07_Stay_maxi_ve...  
START  
ALL  
x For an audio CD  
Press  
and skip to Step 5.  
ALL  
x For a DATA CD/DATA DVD  
Follow the next Step.  
4
Press X/x to select [TRACK] or  
MP3 files/folders to be transferred.  
[FOLDER], then press  
.
• [TRACK]: The folder list appears. Press  
X/x to select the desired folder, then press  
.
Transferring by single button  
press  
• [FOLDER]: The folders recorded on the  
DATA CD/DATA DVD appear. You can  
transfer all MP3 files in the folder.  
You can transfer tracks/MP3 files simply onto a  
USB device by using REC TO USB.  
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6
Press C/X/x/c to select [x ALL] (for an  
audio CD) or [ ALL] (for a DATA CD/  
1
2
Load an audio CD/DATA CD/DATA  
DVD.  
DATA DVD), then press  
To deselect all tracks, select [s ALL], then  
press  
Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then  
press  
To cancel transferring, press x.  
.
Press x.  
.
To transfer all tracks, skip to Step 4.  
To transfer a single track, follow the next  
Step.  
.
3
4
Select the desired track/MP3 file, then  
press N.  
To select individual tracks/MP3  
files/folders  
Press X/x to highlight the track/MP3 file/folder,  
then press  
To cancel the selection, highlight the track/MP3  
file/folder, then press to remove the check.  
Press REC TO USB on the unit.  
REC TO USB lights up and “READING”  
appears in the front panel display. Then,  
“PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of  
the USB device appear alternately in the  
front panel display.  
to add a check in Step 5.  
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Press N to start transferring.  
When transferring is completed,  
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel  
display and playback of the disc and USB  
device stops automatically.  
Using the sleep timer  
You can set the system to turn off at a preset  
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.  
To cancel transferring, press x.  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x to select “SLEEP,” then  
press  
or c.  
Erasing audio files on a USB  
device  
The selected item appears in the front panel  
display.  
You can erase audio files (“.mp3,” “.wma,” or  
“.m4a”) on the USB device.  
3
4
Press X/x to select a setting, then  
press  
.
The minutes display (the remaining time)  
changes by 10 minutes.  
1
2
3
Press USB.  
Press X/x to select a folder.  
Select the audio file(s).  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
x To erase all audio files in a folder  
Press CLEAR while holding down SHIFT.  
Adjusting the Delay  
Between the Picture and  
Sound  
x To erase an audio file  
Press  
and press X/xto select the desired  
audio file, then press CLEAR while holding  
down SHIFT.  
4
Press C/c to select [YES], then press  
[A/V SYNC]  
.
To cancel, select [NO], then press  
.
Note  
When the sound does not match the pictures on  
the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between  
the picture and sound.  
• Do not remove the USB device while erasing.  
• If the folder to be erased contains non-audio format  
files or sub folders, these are erased from the list on  
the TV screen, but are not erased from the USB  
device.  
1
2
Press  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
Press X/x to select a setting, then  
press  
DISPLAY.  
[A/V SYNC],  
.
3
.
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [ON]: You can adjust the delay between  
the picture and sound.  
Note  
• Depending on the input stream, [A/V SYNC] may not  
be effective.  
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Enjoying Multiplex  
Broadcast Sound  
(DUAL MONO)  
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when  
the system receives or plays a Dolby Digital  
multiplex broadcast signal.  
Note  
• To receive a Dolby Digital signal, you need to  
connect a TV or other component to the unit with a  
digital optical or digital coaxial cord (page 22).  
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the audio  
signal.  
The selected item appears in the front panel  
display.  
• “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be  
output.  
• “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be  
output.  
• “MAIN+SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main  
and sub languages will be output.  
Changing the Input Level  
of the Sound from  
Connected Components  
The sound distortion of the connected  
component may be improved by reducing the  
input level.  
1
2
3
Press TV/CABLE or AUDIO IN.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x to select “ATTENUATE,”  
then press  
Press X/x to select a setting, then  
press  
or c.  
4
.
• “ATT ON”: You can attenuate the input  
level.  
• “ATT OFF”: Normal input level.  
This setting is made separately for each  
function.  
5
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
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Reperforming the Quick  
Setup  
Settings  
Changing the Brightness  
of the Front Panel  
Display  
1
2
Press DVD/CD.  
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
in stop mode.  
3
4
Press X/x to select  
[SETUP],  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
then press  
.
Press X/x to select “DIMMER,” then  
press  
Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press  
or c.  
.
The selected item appears in the front panel  
display.  
Perform the Quick Setup following the  
3
4
Press X/x to select the brightness of  
the front panel display, then press  
.
• “DIMMER OFF”: The front panel display  
is bright.  
• “DIMMER ON”: The front panel display  
is dim.  
Set the System to  
Standby Mode  
Automatically  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system enters standby mode automatically  
when you do not operate the system for about 30  
minutes and the system is not outputting sound  
for about 30 minutes. “AUTO STBY” begins to  
flash in the front panel display about 2 minutes  
before the system enters standby mode.  
Setting the  
Demonstration Mode to  
On/Off  
You can turn on/off the demonstration in the  
front panel display while the system is in  
standby mode.  
You can turn the auto standby function on/off.  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x to select “AUTO STBY,” then  
press  
or c.  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The selected item appears in the front panel  
display.  
Press X/x to select “DEMO,” then  
press  
or c.  
3
4
Press X/x to select the setting, then  
The selected item appears in the front panel  
display.  
press  
.
• “ON”: On.  
3
4
Press X/x to select a setting, then  
• “OFF”: Off.  
press  
.
• “DEMO OFF”: Off.  
• “DEMO ON”: On.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
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Press X/x to select an item, then press  
.
Performing Further  
Settings  
You can make various adjustments to items such  
as picture and sound.  
The options for the selected item appear.  
Example: [TV TYPE]  
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
16:9  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPON
4:3 OUTPUT:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
Displayed items vary depending on the area.  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
PAUSE MODE:  
OFF  
AUTO  
Note  
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over  
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions  
described may work.  
Options  
1
2
Press DVD/CD.  
Press X/x to select a setting, then  
press  
.
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
The setting is selected and setup is  
complete.  
in stop mode.  
3
4
5
Press X/x to select  
[SETUP],  
Example: [4:3 LETTER BOX]  
then press  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
Press X/x to select the setup item, then  
press  
.
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
.
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
OFF  
FULL  
ON  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
PAUSE MODE:  
OFF  
AUTO  
.
• [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 54)  
• [VIDEO SETUP] (page 55)  
• [HDMI SETUP] (page 56)  
Selected setting  
• [AUDIO SETUP] (page 57)  
• [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 58)  
• [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 60)  
To reset all of the [SETUP]  
settings  
To reset all of the [SETUP] settings, see  
[RESET] (page 59).  
Example: [VIDEO SETUP]  
Selected item  
Setting the display or sound  
track language  
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
OFF  
FULL  
ON  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
[LANGUAGE SETUP]  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
PAUSE MODE:  
OFF  
AUTO  
Set various languages for the on-screen display  
or sound track.  
Setup items  
x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)  
You can switch the display language on the TV  
screen.  
x [MENU]  
You can switch the language for the disc’s  
menu.  
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[4:3 PAN SCAN]: Select this when you connect  
a 4:3 standard TV. The system automatically  
displays a wide picture on the entire screen and  
cuts off the portions that do not fit.  
x [AUDIO]  
You can switch the language of the sound track.  
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language  
given priority on the disc is selected.  
x [SUBTITLE]  
You can switch the language of the subtitles  
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.  
x [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)]  
You can set the progressive signal that is output  
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to  
on/off. For details, see “To select the type of  
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).  
[OFF]: The system outputs interlace signals.  
[ON]: The system outputs progressive signals.  
When you select [ON], follow the Steps below.  
Tip  
• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],  
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code  
number buttons.  
1
2
Select [ON], then press  
Press C/c to select [START], then  
press  
.
.
The system outputs a progressive signal for  
about 5 seconds. Check that the screen is  
displayed correctly.  
Settings for the display  
[VIDEO SETUP]  
3
Press C/c to select [YES], then press  
.
Select settings according to your TV.  
The system outputs a progressive signal. If  
you select [NO], the system will not output  
a progressive signal.  
x [TV TYPE]  
You can select the aspect ratio of the connected  
TV.  
Note  
• [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] is  
effective only when you connect the unit and TV with  
a component video cable (page 22).  
[16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide-  
screen TV or a TV with a wide-screen mode.  
x [4:3 OUTPUT]  
When you use a 16:9 aspect ratio TV, you can  
adjust the aspect ratio to watch 4:3 aspect ratio  
signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on  
your TV, change the setting on your TV, not the  
system.  
[4:3 LETTER BOX]: Select this when you  
connect a 4:3 standard TV. The system displays  
a wide picture with bands on the upper and  
lower portions of the TV screen.  
[FULL]: Select this when you can change the  
aspect ratio on your TV.  
[NORMAL]: Select this when you cannot  
change the aspect ratio on your TV. A 16:9  
aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and  
right sides of the image appears.  
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Settings for HDMI  
[HDMI SETUP]  
16:9 aspect ratio TV  
x [HDMI RESOLUTION]  
You can select the type of video signal that is  
output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
Note  
• [4:3 OUTPUT] is effective only when you set [TV  
TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9].  
[AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs  
the optimal video signal for the connected TV.  
[1920 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920 ×  
1080i* video signals.  
[1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ×  
720p* video signals.  
x [BLACK LEVEL]  
You can select the black level (setup level) for  
the video signals output from the jacks other  
than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT.  
[ON]: The standard level.  
[OFF]: You can lower the standard black level.  
Use this when the picture becomes too white.  
[720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 ×  
480p* video signals.  
* i: interlace, p: progressive  
**Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may  
appear.  
x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]  
You can select the black level (setup level) for  
the video signals output from the  
x [CONTROL FOR HDMI]  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
You cannot select this and the setting is not  
effective when the system outputs a progressive  
signal.  
This function is available when you connect the  
system and TV that is compatible with the  
Control for HDMI function with an HDMI  
cable.  
[OFF]: You can set the black level of the output  
signal to the standard level.  
[ON]: On. You can operate mutually between  
components that are connected with an HDMI  
cable.  
[ON]: You can raise the standard black level.  
Use this when the picture becomes too black.  
[OFF]: Off.  
x [PAUSE MODE]  
x [VOLUME LIMIT]  
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW only)  
When the System Audio Control (page 48) is  
activated, loud sound may be output depending  
on the volume level of the system. You can  
prevent this by limiting the maximum level of  
the volume when the System Audio Control  
function activates.  
You can select the picture in pause mode.  
[AUTO]: The picture, including subjects that  
move dynamically, is output with no jitter. This  
setting is for normal usage.  
[FRAME]: The picture, including subjects that  
do not move dynamically, is output in high  
resolution.  
[OFF]: Off.  
[LEVEL3]: Maximum volume level is set to 10.  
[LEVEL2]: Maximum volume level is set to 15.  
[LEVEL1]: Maximum volume level is set to 20.  
Note  
• This function is available only when [CONTROL  
FOR HDMI] is set to [ON].  
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x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]  
You can select the type of HDMI signal output  
from the HDMI OUT jack.  
Settings for the audio  
[AUDIO SETUP]  
[YCB  
C
R]: The system outputs YCB  
C
R
signals.  
x [SPEAKER FORMATION]  
[RGB]: The system outputs RGB signals.  
Depending on the shape of the room, you may  
not be able to install some speakers. For better  
surround sound, Sony recommends that first you  
decide the position of the speakers.  
x [AUDIO (HDMI)]  
You can select the audio output status from the  
HDMI OUT jack.  
1
Press C/c to select a setting, then  
press  
[OFF]: The system does not output sound from  
the HDMI OUT jack.  
[ON]: The system outputs audio signals by  
converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24-  
bit PCM signals to 48 kHz/16-bit PCM.  
.
• [STANDARD]: Select this when you  
install all the speakers normally.  
• [NO CENTER]: Select this when you  
install the front and surround speakers  
only.  
Note  
• When you set the function to other than “DVD/CD”  
or “USB,” the system does not output the sound from  
the HDMI OUT jack even if you set [AUDIO  
(HDMI)] to [ON].  
• [NO SURROUND]: Select this when you  
install the center and front speakers only.  
• [FRONT ONLY]: Select this when you  
install the front speakers only.  
• [ALL FRONT]: Select this when you  
install all the speakers in front of the  
listening position.  
x [JPEG RESOLUTION]  
You can select the resolution of JPEG image  
files output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
• [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select  
this when you install the front and  
surround speakers in front of the listening  
position.  
[SD  
]: The system outputs standard  
resolution with a black frame.  
[HD  
]: The system outputs HD resolution  
2
Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then  
with a black frame.  
[HD]: The system outputs the HD resolution  
without a black frame.  
press  
.
• [YES]: Continue with [AUTO  
CALIBRATION]. Follow the Steps of  
[AUTO CALIBRATION] below.  
• [NO]: Exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].  
[(1920 × 1080i) HD  
]: The system outputs  
full size HD resolution with a black frame.  
[(1920 × 1080i) HD]: The system outputs full  
size HD resolution without a black frame.  
x [AUTO CALIBRATION]  
Note  
D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)  
can set the appropriate surround sound  
automatically.  
• [JPEG RESOLUTION] is effective only when you  
set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9], and  
you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP]  
to other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 480/576p].  
1
Connect the calibration mic (supplied)  
to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front  
panel.  
• You can select [(1920 × 1080i) HD  
1080i) HD] only when you set [HDMI  
] or [(1920 ×  
RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920 ×  
1080i].  
Set up the calibration mic at ear level using  
a tripod, etc. (not supplied).  
• The HDMI signal will stop momentarily when:  
– the system is loading or unloading a DATA CD or  
DATA DVD.  
The front of each speaker should face the  
calibration mic, and there should be no  
– you connect or remove a USB device.  
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obstruction between the speakers and the  
calibration mic.  
x [AUDIO DRC]  
You can compress the dynamic range of the  
sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for  
watching movies at low volume late at night.  
[OFF]: No compression of dynamic range.  
[STANDARD]: The system reproduces the  
sound track with the kind of dynamic range that  
the recording engineer intended.  
[MAX]: The system compresses dynamic range  
fully.  
Note  
• [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digital.  
Calibration mic  
x [TRACK SELECTION]  
You can give the sound track which contains the  
highest number of channels priority when  
multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, Dolby  
Digital, or MPEG audio) are recorded.  
[OFF]: Off.  
[AUTO]: The system selects the sound track  
automatically according to the priority.  
Note  
2
Press C/c to select [YES], then press  
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may  
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has  
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in  
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 54). (Depending on  
the disc, this function may not work.)  
.
[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.  
Be quiet during the measurement.  
Note  
• The environment of the room in which the  
system is installed may affect measurements.  
When the measurements differ considerably  
from the status of the speaker installation,  
perform the speaker settings manually by  
Other Settings  
[SYSTEM SETUP]  
x [SCREEN SAVER]  
You can reduce the damage to the display device  
(ghosting). Press any button (e.g.,  
the screen saver.  
3
Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then  
press  
.
N) to cancel  
4
Disconnect the calibration mic when  
the measurement completes correctly.  
[ON]: The screen saver image appears if you do  
not operate the system for about 15 minutes.  
[OFF]: Off.  
Note  
• The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO  
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume  
down. Give consideration to children and neighbors.  
• The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always  
[YES] and [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to the default  
setting when you perform [AUTO CALIBRATION].  
x [BACKGROUND]  
You can select the background color or picture  
on the TV screen.  
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enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the  
unit and press N. When the display for entering your  
password appears, enter your new password.  
[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, a preset picture stored in the  
system appears.  
[GRAPHICS]: A preset picture stored in the  
system appears.  
[BLUE]: The background is blue.  
[BLACK]: The background is black.  
Changing the password  
1
2
3
Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press  
.
Press X/x to select [CHANGE  
PASSWORD t], then press  
.
Enter a new 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press  
.
x [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
If you make a mistake entering your  
password, press C before you press  
then input the correct number.  
The [PARENTAL CONTROL] function allows  
you to restrict playback of DVDs that have  
ratings. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with  
different scenes.  
,
4
To confirm your password, re-enter it  
using the number buttons, then press  
.
1
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password  
using the number buttons, then press  
.
x [MULTI-DISC RESUME]  
2
3
Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then  
This system recalls the point where you stopped  
the disc the last time it was played and resumes  
playback from that point the next time you insert  
the same disc.  
press  
.
Press X/x to select a geographic area  
as the playback limitation level, then  
press  
.
When you select [OTHERS t], select and  
enter a standard code from “Parental  
the number buttons.  
[ON]: The system stores the resume points in  
memory for up to 10 discs.  
[OFF]: The system does not store the resume  
points in memory. Playback restarts at the  
resume point only for the current disc in the unit.  
4
5
Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press  
.
Note  
• When the resume playback memory is full, the  
resume playback point for the earliest disc is deleted.  
Press X/x to select the desired level,  
then press  
.
The lower the value, the stricter the  
limitation.  
x [RESET]  
You can return the [SETUP] settings other than  
[PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default  
settings.  
To turn off the [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
function  
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 5.  
Press C/c to select [YES], then press  
.
To play a disc for which [PARENTAL  
CONTROL] is set  
You can also quit the process and return to the  
Control Menu by selecting [NO] here.  
Do not press [/1 while resetting the system as  
it takes a few seconds to complete.  
When you load the disc and press N, the  
display for entering your password appears.  
Enter your 4-digit password using the number  
buttons, then press  
.
Note  
• The [MEDIA], [INTERVAL], [EFFECT], and  
[MULTI/2CH] settings also return to the default  
settings.  
Tip  
• If you forget your password, enter “199703” using  
the number buttons, then press . The display will  
ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you  
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1)0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models.  
2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.  
Settings for the speakers  
[SPEAKER SETUP]  
x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]  
Set the distance for the surround speakers from  
the listening position.  
For the best possible surround sound, place all  
speakers at the same distance from the listening  
position. The distance can be between 1.0 to 7.0  
meters* (0 to 23 ft).  
If you cannot place surround speakers at the  
same distance, you can move the surround  
speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer to the  
listening position.  
You can adjust the speaker settings manually  
without performing the Quick Setup.  
Select the speakers you will use, set the speaker  
distance from your listening position, and then  
adjust the sound level for each speaker. You can  
adjust the sound level by using the [TEST  
TONE] function.  
x [CONNECTION]  
[FRONT]  
[L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft: Set the surround speaker  
distance.  
* 0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.  
[YES]  
[CENTER]  
[YES]: Normally select this.  
[NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used.  
Note  
• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE]  
setting may not be effective.  
[SURROUND]  
[YES]: Normally select this.  
[NONE]: Select this if no surround speakers are  
used.  
x [LEVEL (FRONT)]  
You can adjust the sound level of the front  
speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. You  
can set the parameters from –6.0 dB to 0 dB for  
[L/R], and from –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB for  
[CENTER] and [SUBWOOFER]. Be sure to set  
[TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment.  
[SUBWOOFER]  
[YES]  
Note  
• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the  
[STANDARD] of [SPEAKER FORMATION]  
setting remains the same, but the other settings of  
[SPEAKER FORMATION] return to  
[STANDARD].  
[L/R] 0.0 dB: Set the front speaker level.  
[CENTER] 0.0 dB: Set the center speaker level.  
[SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer  
level.  
x [DISTANCE (FRONT)]  
Set the distance of the front and center speakers  
from the listening position.  
x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]  
You can adjust the sound level of the surround  
speakers. You can set the parameter from –6.0  
dB to +6.0 dB. Set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for  
easy adjustment.  
For the best possible surround sound, place all  
speakers at the same distance from the listening  
position. The distance can be between 1.0 to 7.0  
1)  
meters (3 to 23 ft) for the front speakers, and  
2)  
0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft) for the center  
[L/R] 0.0 dB: Set the surround speaker level.  
speaker.  
If you cannot place the center speaker at the  
same distance, you can move the center speaker  
up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position.  
x [TEST TONE]  
You can adjust the sound level of the speakers  
by using the [TEST TONE] function.  
[L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft: Set the front speaker distance.  
[CENTER] 3.0 m/10 ft: Set the center speaker  
distance.  
[OFF]: The test tone is not emitted from the  
speakers.  
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[ON]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker  
in sequence while adjusting the level.  
Adjust the sound level as follows.  
1
2
Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON].  
Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the  
desired speaker and the level, then  
press  
.
3
4
Repeat Step 2.  
Press C/X/x/c to set [TEST TONE] to  
[OFF] after adjusting the speaker level.  
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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 power sources  
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) 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 cleaning  
• 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.  
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 system 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 system can overheat and malfunction.  
On cleaning discs, disc/lens  
cleaners  
• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners  
(including wet or spray types). These may cause  
the apparatus to malfunction.  
On your TV’s color  
• If the speakers should cause your 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 your TV set.  
• Do not place the system 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 system 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 system in an inclined position. It is  
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.  
• Keep the system and discs away from components  
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or  
large loudspeakers.  
On moving the system  
• Before moving the system, make sure that there is no  
disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains  
lead) from the wall outlet (mains).  
• Do not place heavy objects on the system.  
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 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.  
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and  
have it checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
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Notes about the Discs  
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.  
• 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.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
On cleaning  
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning  
cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
This system can only play a standard circular  
disc. Using neither standard nor circular discs  
(e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause a  
malfunction.  
Do not use a disc that has a commercially  
available accessory attached, such as a label or  
ring.  
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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.  
Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.  
General  
Symptom  
Problems and solutions  
The power is not turned on.  
The remote does not function.  
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.  
• The distance between the remote and the unit is too far.  
• The batteries in the remote are weak.  
The system does not work  
normally.  
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then  
reconnect after several minutes.  
• Perform the following procedure. (Note that the system parameters, such as  
preset stations, return to the default settings.)  
1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.  
2 Press N, FUNCTION, and "/1 on the unit at the same time. “COLD  
RESET” appears in the front panel display.  
After performing [AUTO  
CALIBRATION], [NONE]  
appears in the [Measurement  
Complete.] display.  
• Check the speaker connection (page 21).  
• Do not install the speaker in another room.  
Picture  
Symptom  
Problems and solutions  
There is no picture.  
• The video input on your TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the  
system.  
• Check the output method on your system.  
There is no picture when you  
make an HDMI cable  
connection.  
• The unit 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).  
• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, change the type of video signal  
output from the HDMI OUT jack (page 56).  
Connect your TV and the unit using a video jack other than HDMI OUT, and  
switch your TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-  
screen displays. Change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT  
jack, and switch your TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not  
appear, repeat the Steps and try other options.  
There is no picture when you  
make a component video cable  
connection.  
• 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  
default setting) (pages 28, 55).  
• You have set [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] in [VIDEO SETUP] to  
[ON] (page 55) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In  
this case, disconnect the HDMI cable from the unit and then set to [OFF].  
• 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 default setting) (pages 28, 55).  
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Symptom  
Problems and solutions  
Picture noise appears.  
• If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your  
TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect  
picture quality. Connect the unit directly to your TV.  
An image is not displayed on the • Check the setting of [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] (page 55).  
entire TV screen.  
• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.  
Color irregularity occurs on the The system’s speakers contain magnet parts, so magnetic distortion may occur.  
TV screen.  
When color irregularity occurs on the TV screen, check the following items.  
• Install the speakers at least 0.3 meters (1.0 ft) from your TV set.  
• If the color irregularity persists, turn off your TV set once, then turn it on after  
15 to 30 minutes.  
• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch on a TV stand, health care  
device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers.  
• Reposition the speakers farther away from your TV set.  
Playback picture becomes  
distorted.  
• Set [YCBCR] in [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)] to [RGB] (page 57).  
Sound  
Symptom  
Problems and solutions  
There is no sound.  
• The speaker cord is not connected securely.  
• Check the speaker settings (page 60).  
There is no sound when the  
component (digital satellite  
receiver, PlayStation 3, etc.) is  
connected directly to your TV  
via HDMI.  
• Check the following status.  
– Connect an audio cable from the AUDIO OUT (audio out) jack of your TV  
to the system (page 22) and select the “TV/CABLE” function.  
– Disable your TV’s speakers.  
There is no sound from the  
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/  
COAXIAL jack.  
• The sampling frequency of the input stream is more than 48 kHz.  
Severe hum or noise is heard.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
• Clean the disc.  
The sound loses stereo effect  
when you play a VIDEO CD, a  
CD, or an audio file.  
• Select stereo sound by pressing AUDIO (page 34).  
There is no sound or the volume • Check the surround setting (page 44).  
level is very low from a certain  
speaker or all the speakers.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 21, 60).  
• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel.  
• A 2 channel source is being played.  
The sound comes from the center • Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.  
speaker only.  
There is no system sound from • Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 57).  
your TV.  
• The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound.  
• Perform the following procedure.  
1 Turn the system off and on again.  
2 Turn the connected component off and on again.  
3 Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cable again.  
The sound of files played from a • The bit rate used when encoding the audio files was low. Transfer audio files  
DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB  
device is distorted.  
encoded with higher bit rates onto the DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device.  
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Symptom  
Problems and solutions  
There is noise or the sound skips • Copy the files to your computer, format the USB device in FAT12, FAT16, or  
while playing a USB device.  
FAT32 format, and transfer the files to the USB device again.  
Disc playback  
Symptom  
Problems and solutions  
A disc does not play.  
• The region code on the DVD does not match the system.  
• Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses.  
Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about half an hour.  
The language for the sound track • Set the language via the disc’s menu.  
or subtitle cannot be changed.  
A disc does not start playing  
from the beginning.  
• While in stop mode, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playback  
A DATA CD/DATA DVD  
cannot be played.  
• The DATA CD is not recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.  
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF (Universal Disk Format).  
A file cannot be played.  
• The extension of the file name or file format is not correct. See “Playable Discs/  
• Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 32).  
• The system can play to a depth of 8 folders only.  
• Check that the number of folders is 200 or less.  
• Check that the number of audio files/JPEG image files in the folder is 150 or  
less.  
A JPEG image file cannot be  
viewed.  
• The JPEG image file is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) pixels in  
normal format, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in progressive format which is  
mainly used on Internet Web sites.  
A video file cannot be played.  
• The video file is larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height).  
The titles of folders/files/file  
names are not displayed  
correctly.  
• The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabet. Other  
characters are displayed as [_].  
File names are not displayed  
properly.  
• The character codes that can be displayed by this system are numbers and letters  
of the alphabet only. Other characters are not displayed correctly.  
USB playback  
Symptom  
Problems and solutions  
A USB device does not start  
playing from the beginning.  
• While in stop mode, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playback  
A USB device cannot be played. • USB devices formatted with file systems other than FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32  
are unsupported.*  
* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB devices  
may not support all of these. For details, refer to the operating instructions of  
the USB device or contact the manufacturer.  
• If you use a partitioned USB device, only audio files on the first partition can  
be played.  
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Symptom  
Problems and solutions  
A file cannot be played.  
• The extension of the file name or file format is not correct. See “Playable Discs/  
• Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 32).  
• The system can play to a depth of 8 folders only.  
• Check that the number of folders is 200 or less.  
• Check that the number of audio files/JPEG image files in the folder is 150 or  
less.  
• Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played.  
A JPEG image file cannot be  
viewed.  
• The JPEG image file is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) pixels in  
normal format, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in progressive format which is  
mainly used on Internet Web sites.  
A video file cannot be played.  
• The video file is larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height).  
A WMA file cannot be played. • A WMA file that is in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless, or WMA PRO format  
cannot be played.  
An AAC file cannot be played. • An AAC file that is in AAC DRM or AAC Lossless format cannot be played.  
The titles of folders/files/file  
names are not displayed  
correctly.  
• The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabet. Other  
characters are displayed as [_].  
File names are not displayed  
properly.  
• The character codes that can be displayed by this system are numbers and letters  
of the alphabet only. Other characters are not displayed correctly.  
It takes time until playback  
starts.  
• After the system reads all files on the USB device, playback may take more  
time than usual if:  
– there are many folders or files on the USB device.  
– the folder or file organization structure is very complex.  
– the memory capacity is very large.  
– the file size is extremely large.  
– the internal memory is fragmented.  
• The system is playing an audio file in AAC format.  
A USB device which has been • It may be recorded in an unsupported format. If so, first take the precaution of  
used on another device does not backing up important files on the USB device by copying them to your  
work.  
computer hard disk. Next, format the USB device in FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32  
format, and transfer the files to the USB device again.  
Audio track/file transfer  
Symptom  
Problems and solutions  
You cannot start transferring  
onto a USB device.  
• The following problems may have occurred.  
– The USB device is full.  
– The number of audio files and folders on the USB device has reached the  
upper limit.  
– The USB device is write-protected.  
Transferring stops before it is  
finished.  
• The communication speed of the USB device is extremely slow. Connect a  
USB device that this system can play.  
• If the transferring and erasing operations are repeated multiple times, the file  
structure within the USB device becomes complex. Follow the procedure in the  
operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the  
problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.  
• The USB device is full.  
• The number of audio files and folders on the USB device has reached the upper  
limit.  
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Symptom  
Problems and solutions  
Transferring to a USB device  
results in an error.  
• The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during erasing.  
Delete the partially-erased file. If this does not fix the problem, the USB device  
may be broken. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB  
device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
Audio files or folders on the  
USB device cannot be erased.  
• Check if the USB device is write-protected.  
Tuner  
Symptom  
Problems and solutions  
Radio stations cannot be tuned • Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely. Adjust the antenna  
in.  
(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.  
FM reception is poor.  
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM  
antenna (aerial).  
Control for HDMI  
Symptom  
Problems and solutions  
The Control for HDMI function • Set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 56).  
does not work.  
• Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the [CONTROL  
FOR HDMI] function.  
• Check the connected component’s setting for the Control for HDMI function.  
Refer to the operating instructions of the component.  
• If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power  
cord (mains lead), or have a power failure, set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in  
[HDMI SETUP] to [OFF], then set to [ON] (page 56).  
No sound is output from the  
system and TV while using the  
System Audio Control function.  
• Make sure that the connected TV is compatible with the System Audio Control  
function.  
Messages  
Symptom  
Problems and solutions  
“PROTECTOR” and “PUSH  
POWER” appear alternately.  
• Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the following items after  
“STANDBY” disappears.  
– Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?  
– Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?  
– 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.  
“OVERLOAD,” “REMOVE  
USB,” then “PUSH POWER”  
appear.  
• A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the  
(USB) port. Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the  
(USB) port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display  
pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.  
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Symptom  
Problems and solutions  
“LOCKED” appears and a disc • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.  
cannot be ejected.  
“DATA ERROR” appears.  
• The file you want to play is broken.  
• The file format does not match the extension of the file name. See “Playable  
• The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.  
“READING” is displayed for a • The reading process can take a long time if:  
long time while playing.  
– there are many folders or files on the USB device.  
– the folder or file organization structure is very complex.  
– the memory capacity is very large.  
– the internal memory is fragmented.  
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Self-diagnosis Function  
Specifications  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
(When letters/numbers appear in the  
display)  
for the U.S. model  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
(FTC)  
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 TV screen or front panel display. In this case,  
check the following table.  
Front L + Front R  
With 3 ohms loads, both  
channels driven, from 180  
- 20,000 Hz; rated 84 watts  
per channel minimum  
RMS power, with no more  
than 1% total harmonic  
distortion from 250 milli  
watts to rated output.  
C:13:50  
Amplifier Section  
U.S. models:  
POWER OUTPUT (reference):  
Front L/Front R/Center/  
First 3  
Cause and/or corrective action  
characters of  
the service  
number  
Surround L/Surround R:  
167 watts (per channel at 3  
ohms, 1 kHz)  
Subwoofer: 165 watts (at 3  
ohms, 80 Hz)  
C 13  
The disc is dirty.  
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth  
Other models:  
POWER OUTPUT (rated):  
Front L + Front R  
E XX  
To prevent a malfunction, the  
system has performed the self-  
diagnosis function.  
108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms,  
1 kHz, 1% THD)  
(XX is a  
number)  
POWER OUTPUT (reference):  
Front L/Front R/Center/  
,Contact your nearest Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility and give the 5-  
character service number.  
Example: E 61 10  
Surround L/Surround R:  
167 watts (per channel at 3  
ohms, 1 kHz)  
Subwoofer: 165 watts (at 3  
ohms, 80 Hz)  
When the version number  
appears on the TV screen  
Inputs (Analog)  
TV/CABLE (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV  
AUDIO IN  
Sensitivity: 250/125 mV  
When you turn on the system, the version  
number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may  
appear on the TV 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.  
Inputs (Digital)  
TV/CABLE (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN)  
Impedance: 75 ohms/-  
Input Stream: Dolby  
Digital 5.1ch/DTS 5.1ch/  
Linear PCM 2ch  
(Sampling Frequency: less  
than 48 kHz)  
Super Audio CD/DVD System  
VER.X.XX  
Laser Diode Properties  
Emission Duration:  
Continuous  
Laser Output: Less than  
44.6 μW  
* This output is the value measurement at a distance  
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the  
Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.  
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Signal format system  
NTSC  
Subwoofer  
USB Section  
(USB) port:  
Maximum current:  
DAV-DZ170/DAV-DZ171 (SS-WS102)  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Subwoofer Bass reflex  
180 mm (7 1/8 in) cone type  
3 ohms  
225 mm × 395 mm × 315  
mm (8 7/8 in × 15 5/8 in ×  
12 1/2 in) (w/h/d)  
500 mA  
Tuner Section  
System  
PLL quartz-locked digital  
synthesizer  
Tuning range  
North American models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz  
(100 kHz step)  
Mass (approx.)  
6.5 kg (14 lb 6 oz)  
DAV-DZ175 (SS-WS101)  
Other models:  
87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50  
kHz step)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Subwoofer Bass reflex  
160 mm (6 3/8 in) cone type  
3 ohms  
Antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
169 mm × 300 mm × 320  
mm (6 3/4 in × 11 7/8 in ×  
12 5/8 in) (w/h/d)  
10.7 MHz  
Video Section  
Outputs  
Mass (approx.)  
5.3 kg (11 lb 11 oz)  
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
COMPONENT:  
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p  
75 ohms  
General  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
On: 170 W  
Standby: 0.2 W*  
HDMI OUT: Type A (19  
pin)  
* Valid when the system is in the following status:  
– “DEMO” is set to “OFF.”  
– [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [OFF].  
Speakers  
Dimensions (approx.)  
430 mm × 66 mm × 385  
mm (17 in × 2 5/8 in ×  
15 1/4 in) (w/h/d) incl.  
projecting parts  
Front (SS-TS102)  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Full range Bass reflex  
65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type  
3 ohms  
103 mm × 164 mm × 85  
mm (4 1/8 in × 6 1/2 in ×  
3 3/8 in) (w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
4.4 kg (9 lb 12 oz)  
Supported file format  
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3)  
Mass (approx.)  
0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz)  
File Extension:  
mp3  
Bitrate:  
Sampling frequencies:  
32 kbps - 320 kbps  
32/44.1/48 kHz  
Center (SS-CT101)  
Speaker system  
Full range Bass reflex,  
Magnetically Shielded  
65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type  
3 ohms  
265 mm × 94 mm × 70 mm  
(10 1/2 in × 3 3/4 in × 2 7/8 in)  
(w/h/d)  
WMA (USB device only)  
File Extension:  
Bitrate:  
Sampling frequencies:  
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
wma  
48 kbps - 192 kbps  
44.1 kHz  
AAC (USB device only)  
File Extension:  
m4a  
Mass (approx.)  
0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz)  
Bitrate:  
Sampling frequencies:  
48 kbps - 320 kbps  
44.1 kHz  
Surround (SS-TS102)  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Full range Bass reflex  
65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type  
3 ohms  
103 mm × 164 mm × 85  
mm (4 1/8 in × 6 1/2 in × 3 3/  
8 in) (w/h/d)  
MPEG4  
File format:  
File Extension:  
Video codec:  
MP4 File Format  
mp4/m4v  
MPEG4 Simple Profile  
(AVC is not compatible.)  
4 Mbps  
Bitrate:  
Mass (approx.)  
0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz)  
Frame rate:  
Resolution:  
Audio codec:  
30 fps  
720 × 576  
AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not  
compatible.)  
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DRM:  
Not compatible  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
• Standby power consumption 0.2 W.  
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the  
certain printed wiring boards.  
• Over 85% power efficiency of amplifier block is  
achieved with the full digital amplifier, S-Master.  
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Playback Priority of File Types  
The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting.  
File type on a disc or USB  
device  
[MEDIA] setting  
[VIDEO]  
Disc  
[MUSIC/  
PHOTO]  
[PHOTO]  
[MUSIC]  
USB device  
Disc  
Disc/USB  
device  
Disc/USB  
device  
Video files only  
Video files  
Video files  
Video files  
Video files  
Video files  
JPEG image files only  
JPEG image  
files  
JPEG image  
files  
JPEG image  
files  
JPEG image  
files  
JPEG image  
files  
Audio files only  
MP3 files  
Audio files  
Video files  
MP3 files  
Audio files*  
Audio files*  
Video files  
Video files and JPEG image Video files  
files  
JPEG image  
files  
JPEG image  
files  
Video files and audio files Video files  
Video files  
MP3 files  
Audio files*  
Audio files*  
Audio files*  
Audio files and JPEG image MP3 files and Audio files  
MP3 files and JPEG image  
files  
JPEG image  
files with slide  
show  
JPEG image  
files with slide  
show  
files  
Video files, audio files, and Video files  
JPEG image files  
Video files  
MP3 files and JPEG image  
Audio files*  
JPEG image  
files with slide  
show  
files  
* When using a disc, you can play MP3 files only.  
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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  
1186 Scots Gaelic  
1194 Galician  
1196 Guarani  
1203 Gujarati  
1209 Hausa  
1349 Macedonian  
1350 Malayalam  
1352 Mongolian  
1353 Moldavian  
1356 Marathi  
1357 Malay  
1217 Hindi  
1226 Croatian  
1229 Hungarian  
1233 Armenian  
1235 Interlingua  
1239 Interlingue  
1245 Inupiak  
1248 Indonesian  
1253 Icelandic  
1254 Italian  
1358 Maltese  
1363 Burmese  
1365 Nauru  
1369 Nepali  
1376 Dutch  
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  
1525 Telugu  
1527 Tajik  
1528 Thai  
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  
1529 Tigrinya  
1531 Turkmen  
1532 Tagalog  
1534 Setswana  
1535 Tonga  
1538 Turkish  
1539 Tsonga  
1540 Tatar  
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  
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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