Sony Home Theater System DAVHDX500 User Manual

2-895-962-11(2)  
DVD Home Theatre  
System  
Operating Instructions  
DAV-HDX500/HDX501W  
©2007 Sony Corporation  
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11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
Precautions  
On power sources  
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with  
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution  
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned  
off.  
• Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains)  
can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately  
in the event of trouble.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
Welcome!  
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.  
Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home  
Theatre System. Before operating this system,  
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it  
for future reference.  
Note to CATV system installer:  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system  
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that  
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in  
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be  
connected to the grounding system of the building, as  
close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite  
Radio Inc.  
This product is manufactured under license from  
Neural Audio Corporation.  
Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-  
exclusive, non-transferable, limited license right  
to use this product under the US and foreign  
patents pending and other related technology  
owned by Neural Audio Corporation.  
“Neural” and “Neural Audio” and “Neural  
Surround” are trademarks of Neural Audio  
Corporation.  
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Table of Contents  
This System Can Play the Following  
Discs .................................................6  
Resuming Playback from the Point Where  
You Stopped the Disc..................... 47  
Step 1: Assembling  
the Speakers............................10  
Step 2: Connecting the System and  
Step 4: Performing the Quick  
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]  
on a DVD-R/DVD-RW.................. 54  
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture  
and Sound....................................... 57  
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG  
Image Files..................................... 58  
Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with  
Files................................................ 60  
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a  
Slide Show with Sound .................. 62  
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions  
(Ver.2.0) ......................................... 64  
Enjoying the Radio or Other  
Components ............................39  
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All  
Speakers ..................................40  
Selecting the Movie or Music  
Mode.........................................41  
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound  
Field................................................42  
Searching for a Particular Point on  
a Disc ..............................................45  
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze  
Frame)  
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/  
Scene, etc........................................46  
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Controlling the TV with the Supplied  
Remote............................................72  
Using the THEATRE SYNC  
(When letters/numbers appear in  
Function..........................................73  
Changing the Brightness of the Front  
Panel Display..................................76  
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
Adapter ...........................................77  
the display)  
(CUSTOM PARENTAL  
CONTROL)  
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a  
Room ..............................................82  
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings  
Automatically .................................84  
Setting the Display or Sound Track  
Language ........................................88  
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About This Manual  
This System Can Play the  
Following Discs  
• The instructions in this manual describe the  
controls on the remote. You can also use the  
controls on the unit if they have the same or  
similar names as those on the remote.  
• The instructions in this manual are for DAV-  
HDX500 and DAV-HDX501W. DAV-  
HDX500 is the model used for illustration  
purposes. Any difference in operation is  
clearly indicated in the text, for example,  
“DAV-HDX500 only.”  
Format of  
Disc logo  
discs  
DVD VIDEO  
DVD-RW/  
DVD-R  
• The Control Menu items may vary depending  
on the area.  
DVD+RW/  
DVD+R  
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for  
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and  
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.  
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for  
North American models.  
• The following symbols are used in this  
manual.  
Symbol  
Meaning  
VIDEO CD  
(Ver. 1.1 and  
2.0 discs)/  
Functions available for DVD  
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in  
video mode, and DVD+Rs/  
DVD+RWs  
Audio CD  
CD-RW/CD-R  
(audio data)  
(MP3 files)  
Functions available for DVD-Rs/  
DVD-RWs in VR (Video  
Recording) mode  
(JPEG files)  
Functions available for VIDEO  
CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or  
Super VCD format)  
Functions available for music CDs  
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD  
format  
“DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,”  
“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.  
Functions available for DATA CDs  
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs)  
containing MP3* audio tracks and  
JPEG image files  
Note about CDs/DVDs  
The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs recorded in the following formats:  
Functions available for DATA  
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/  
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs)  
containing MP3* audio tracks and  
JPEG image files  
– audio CD format  
– VIDEO CD format  
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of  
format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/  
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet  
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format  
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio  
data.  
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The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/  
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the  
following formats:  
Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection  
technologies  
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of  
format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc  
Format)  
This product is designed to play back discs that  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.  
Recently, various music discs encoded with  
copyright protection technologies are marketed  
by some record companies. Please be aware that  
among those discs, there are some that do not  
conform to the CD standard and may not be  
playable by this product.  
Example of discs that the  
system cannot play  
The system cannot play the following discs:  
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those  
recorded in the formats listed on page 6  
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
Note on DualDiscs  
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which  
mates DVD recorded material on one side with  
digital audio material on the other side.  
However, since the audio material side does not  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,  
playback on this product is not guaranteed.  
• DVD Audios  
• Super Audio CD  
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio  
tracks or JPEG image files  
• DVD-RAMs  
About Multi Session CD  
Also, the system cannot play the following  
discs:  
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when  
an MP3 audio track is contained in the first  
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks  
recorded in later sessions can also be played  
back.  
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code  
• 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 still left on it  
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when  
a JPEG image file is contained in the first  
session. Any subsequent JPEG image files  
recorded in later sessions can also be played  
back.  
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/  
DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW  
• If audio tracks and images in music CD format  
or video CD format are recorded in the first  
session, only the first session will be played  
back.  
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, see the  
operating instructions for the recording device.  
Note that some playback functions may not  
work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if  
they have been correctly finalized. In this case,  
view the disc by normal playback. Also some  
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet  
Write format cannot be played.  
continued  
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Region code  
Your system has a region code printed on the  
rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled  
with the same region code.  
ALL  
DVD VIDEOs labeled  
system.  
will also play on this  
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.  
Note about playback  
operations of DVDs and  
VIDEO CDs  
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO  
CDs may be intentionally set by software  
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and  
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the  
software producers designed, some playback  
features may not be available. Be sure to read the  
operating instructions supplied with the DVDs  
or VIDEO CDs.  
Copyrights  
This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and  
other intellectual property rights. Use of this  
copyright protection technology must be  
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for  
home and other limited viewing uses only unless  
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse  
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital  
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix  
surround decoder and the DTS** Digital  
Surround System.  
* Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
**Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered  
trademarks of DTS, Inc.  
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Getting Started – BASIC –  
See Unpacking in Specifications, page 101.  
Inserting batteries into the remote  
You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching  
the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it  
at the remote sensor on the unit.  
Note  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage  
from battery leakage and corrosion.  
Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer  
Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it  
from slipping.  
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Step 1: Assembling the Speakers  
Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.  
(For the front speakers.)  
About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 21.  
Note  
• Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor.  
Tip  
• You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 28).  
Use the screws illustrated below.  
Screw (small, black)  
Screw (small, silver)  
Screw (large, with  
washer)  
1
Thread the speaker cord through the hole on the base and post.  
Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord into the end of the post that has  
2 holes.  
About the speaker cord  
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be  
connected.  
Use the speaker cords as follows:  
• Front speaker (L): White  
• Front speaker (R): Red  
DAV-HDX500  
Post (short)  
Bottom of the base  
2 holes  
,
Speaker cord  
Top of the base (large)  
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DAV-HDX501W  
Post (long)  
Bottom of the base  
2 holes  
,
Speaker cord  
Top of the base (small)  
2
Attach the post cover to the other end of the post.  
Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of  
the post cover, then secure with the screw.  
Thread the speaker cord through  
the hole of the post cover.  
Speaker cord  
,
,
Hole  
Post cover  
Upper part of the  
post  
Screw (small, black)  
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3
Lay the post in the slot of the speaker, slide the post to the end of the slot, then secure  
the post with the mounting plate and screws.  
Select the speaker whose color of the jack on the rear panel of speaker matches the color tube of  
the speaker cord.  
DAV-HDX500  
Post cover  
Be careful the  
orientation of the  
post cover when  
placing the post.  
Secure 2 screws (large, with  
washer) in criss-cross pattern.  
,
Rear of the speaker  
Mounting plate  
DAV-HDX501W  
Post cover  
Be careful the  
orientation of the  
post cover when  
placing the post.  
Secure 2 screws (large, with  
washer) in criss-cross pattern.  
,
Rear of the speaker  
Mounting plate  
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When securing the mounting plate, position the mounting plate depending on the desired height of  
the speaker.  
DAV-HDX500  
Low position  
High position  
DAV-HDX501W  
Low position  
High position  
After attaching the post to the base, you can adjust the height of the speaker.  
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4
Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.  
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and #  
to #.  
DAV-HDX500  
Color tube  
Front speaker (L): White  
Front speaker (R): Red  
Rear of the speaker  
DAV-HDX501W  
Color tube  
Front speaker (L): White  
Front speaker (R): Red  
Rear of the speaker  
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Attach the post to the base.  
Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base,  
then secure the post with the 2 screws.  
DAV-HDX500  
Post  
Slit  
,
Projection  
Base  
Screws  
(small, silver)  
DAV-HDX501W  
Post  
Slit  
,
Projection  
Base  
Screws  
(small, silver)  
Note  
• Make sure that the slot on the post aligns with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly.  
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Adjust the height of the speaker.  
Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws.  
Adjust the speaker of one side, then adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide.  
Note  
• When adjusting the height of the speaker, grasp the speaker so that the speaker does not fall.  
DAV-HDX500  
Lines  
Post  
,
In addition to the screws  
secured in Step 3, secure  
2 more screws. (Secure 4  
screws in total.)  
Loosen 2 screws.  
DAV-HDX501W  
Lines  
,
Post  
In addition to the screws  
secured in Step 3, secure  
2 more screws. (Secure 4  
screws in total.)  
Loosen 2 screws.  
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Take up any speaker cord slack.  
DAV-HDX500  
Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base and hook the speaker cord  
in the cord clamp.  
Cord clamp  
,
Secure the speaker cord by  
running it through the slot.  
Bottom of the base  
Adjust the length of the cord.  
DAV-HDX501W  
Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base.  
Secure the speaker cord by  
running it through the slot.  
Adjust the length of the cord.  
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Fully-assembled illustration  
DAV-HDX500  
Front speaker (R):  
Red label  
Front speaker (L):  
White label  
White  
Red  
DAV-HDX501W  
Front speaker (R):  
Red label  
Front speaker (L):  
White label  
White  
Red  
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Step 2: Connecting the System and TV  
The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see  
page 30. For other component connection, see page 34.  
To accept progressive signals, see page 32.  
Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the  
following pages.  
DAV-HDX500  
Front speaker (R)  
Front speaker (L)  
Center speaker  
FM wire antenna  
(aerial)  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
DIR-TC1  
AM  
SAT/CABLE  
VIDEO IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
R
AUDIO IN  
L
L
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
Y
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
DIGITAL  
IN  
S
VIDEO  
FM  
75  
(DVD ONLY)  
SAT/CABLE  
COAXIAL  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
SPEAKER  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
ANTENNA  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
AUDIO IN  
TV  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
MONITOR OUT  
OUT  
XM  
DMPORT1  
DMPORT2  
(DVD ONLY)  
CENTER  
WOOFER  
SPEAKER  
AC power cord (mains lead)  
A
B
VIDEO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
Subwoofer  
R
TV  
Surround speaker (L)  
Surround speaker (R)  
:Signal flow  
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DAV-HDX501W  
Front speaker (L)  
Front speaker (R)  
Center speaker  
FM wire antenna  
(aerial)  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
DIR-TC1  
AM  
SAT/CABLE  
VIDEO IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
R
AUDIO IN  
L
L
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
Y
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
DIGITAL  
IN  
S
VIDEO  
FM  
75  
(DVD ONLY)  
SAT/CABLE  
COAXIAL  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
SPEAKER  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
ANTENNA  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
AUDIO IN  
TV  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
MONITOR OUT  
OUT  
XM  
DMPORT1  
DMPORT2  
(DVD ONLY)  
CENTER  
WOOFER  
SPEAKER  
AC power cord (mains lead)  
B
A
TV  
VIDEO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
Subwoofer  
Surround speaker (L)  
Surround speaker (R)  
:Signal flow  
Tip  
• When you install the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you can  
enjoy wireless performance. For details, see “Connecting Other Components” (page 34) and the operating  
instructions of the WAHT-SD1.  
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1 Connecting the Speakers  
Required cords  
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be  
connected.  
Color tube  
To the SPEAKER jack  
(+)  
(–)  
Note  
• Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.  
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers  
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these  
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch  
another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, such as shown below.  
Stripped speaker cord is touching  
another speaker terminal.  
Stripped cords are touching each other  
due to excessive removal of insulation.  
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to  
check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 93.  
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker  
other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this  
happens, check the speaker connection again.  
Note  
• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords  
are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.  
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2 Connecting the TV  
Required cords  
A Video cord  
.
Yellow  
B Audio cord (not supplied)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
Tip  
• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby  
Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 42).  
3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)  
To connect the AM loop antenna (aerial)  
The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle  
or roll up the antenna (aerial).  
1
2
Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand.  
Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).  
3
Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.  
Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.  
A
Insert the cord pushing  
down the terminal clamp.  
B
Insert until this  
part.  
Note  
• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the unit or other AV equipment, as noise may result.  
Tip  
• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.  
4
Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.  
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To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack.  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
or  
FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack  
FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack  
Note  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.  
Tip  
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM  
antenna (aerial) as shown below.  
Unit  
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)  
4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)  
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect the  
speakers to the unit.  
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Step 3: Positioning the  
System  
Step 4: Performing the  
Quick Setup  
Follow the steps below to make the minimum  
number of basic adjustments for using the  
system.  
Positioning the speakers  
For the best possible surround sound, all the  
speakers other than the subwoofer should be  
placed at the same distance from the listening  
position (A).  
"/1  
Place speakers as illustrated below.  
C/X/x/c,  
DISPLAY  
1
2
Turn on the TV.  
Press [/1.  
Note  
Note  
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.  
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:  
– Extremely hot or cold  
• Disconnect the headphones when you perform  
the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after  
11 with the headphones connected.  
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD”  
– Dusty or dirty  
– Very humid  
– Subject to vibrations  
3
4
Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the system  
appears on the TV screen.  
– Subject to direct sunlight  
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or  
speaker stands that are attached with the speakers on  
a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor,  
as staining or discoloration may result.  
• When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning  
cloth for glasses.  
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.]  
appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If  
this message does not appear, recall the  
Quick Setup display (page 26) and perform  
again.  
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring  
powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker  
may fall down.  
Press  
without inserting a disc.  
The Setup Display for selecting the  
language used in the on-screen display  
appears.  
Tip  
• When you change the positions of the speakers, it is  
recommended that you change the settings. For  
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LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
• When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied  
with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed,  
[STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead.  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
FRENCH  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
SPANISH  
PORTUGUESE  
10  
11  
Press  
.
Connect the calibration mic to the  
A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and  
press X/x to select [YES].  
5
6
Press X/x to select a language.  
Set up the calibration mic at the ear level  
using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front  
of each speaker should face the calibration  
mic, and there should be no obstruction  
between the speakers and the calibration  
mic. Be quiet during the measurement.  
The system displays the menu and subtitles  
in the selected language.  
Press  
.
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect  
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.  
SCREEN SETUP  
16:9  
16:9  
TV TYPE:  
YCB  
C
R/RGB (HDMI):  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
ON  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
OFF  
FULL  
AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC  
Calibration mic  
7
Press X/x to select the setting that  
matches your TV type.  
x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3  
standard TV with a wide-screen mode  
x If you have a 4:3 standard TV  
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]  
8
9
Press  
.
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker  
formation appears.  
Press C/c to select the speaker  
formation image as the speakers are  
actually positioned.  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
STANDARD  
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.
Tip  
• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the  
speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround  
AUTO CALIBRATION  
Connect calibration mic. Start  
measurement?  
• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using  
YES  
NO  
To recall the Quick Setup display  
1 Press  
stop mode.  
The Control Menu display appears.  
DISPLAY when the system is in  
Auto Calibration starts.  
Note  
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO  
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the  
volume down. Give consideration to children  
and neighbor.  
2 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then  
press  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
.
• Avoid being in the measurement area and  
making noise during the measurement (which  
takes about 1 minute), as it may interfere with  
measurement.  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
T
0 : 0 0 : 0 2  
13  
Unplug the calibration mic and press C/  
c to select [YES].  
QUICK  
QUICK  
CUSTOM  
RESET  
Measurement complete.  
FRONT L :  
FRONT R :  
16ft 4.87m 0.0dB  
16ft 4.87m 0.0dB  
16ft 4.87m + 1.0dB  
16ft 4.87m + 4.0dB  
3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press  
The Quick Setup display appears.  
.
CENTER  
:
SUBWOOFER :  
SURROUND L :  
SURROUND R :  
10ft 3.04m  
10ft 3.04m  
-
-
2.0dB  
2.0dB  
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select  
“YES”.  
YES  
NO  
Note  
• The environment of the room in which the  
system is installed may affect measurements.  
• If measurement fails, follow the message then  
retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].  
• When you select [SECOND ROOM] for  
[SPEAKER FORMATION], measurement of  
[SURROUND L] and [SURROUND R] is not  
displayed.  
14  
Press  
.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections  
and setup operations are complete.  
To quit the Quick Setup  
Press DISPLAY in any Step.  
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Setting the demonstration  
mode to on/off  
Getting Started – ADVANCED –  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Turning off the  
Demonstration  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO”  
appears in the front panel display, then  
press  
or c.  
3
Press X/x to select a setting.  
"/1  
The default setting is underlined.  
• “DEMO ON”: sets the demonstration  
mode to on.  
• “DEMO OFF”: sets the demonstration  
mode to off.  
4
5
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
X/x/c,  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
The system menu turns off.  
After connecting the AC power cord (mains  
lead), the demonstration appears in the front  
panel display. When you press "/1 on the  
remote, the demonstration turns off.  
Note  
• When you press "/1 on the unit, the demonstration  
does not turn off.  
• When you set the demonstration mode in the system  
menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off even  
though you press "/1 on the remote. To turn off the  
demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off,  
then press "/1 on the remote. When the  
demonstration mode is set to off, the system saves  
power in standby mode.  
• If the system is at its factory default settings (ex. after  
performing “COLD RESET” (page 94)), you can turn  
off the demonstration simply by pressing "/1 on the  
remote. Otherwise, to stop the demonstration, you  
need to set “DEMO” to “DEMO OFF.”  
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For the front speakers of DAV-HDX500  
Installing the Speakers on  
a Wall  
170 mm  
23  
(
6
/
inches)  
You can use the speakers by installing on the  
wall.  
32  
6 to 9 mm  
3
(1/4 to  
/
inch)  
8
Installing the speakers on a  
wall  
1
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are  
suitable for the hole on the back of  
each speaker. See the illustrations  
below.  
For the front speakers of DAV-  
HDX501W  
100 mm  
4 mm (5/32 inch)  
(3 15  
/16 inches)  
30 mm (1 3  
/16 inches)  
6 to 9 mm  
3
(1/4 to  
/
inch)  
8
Hole on the back of  
the speaker  
4.6 mm  
(3/16 inch)  
For the other speakers  
10 mm  
13  
(
/32 inch)  
2
Fasten the screws to the wall.  
For the center speaker  
265 mm  
(10 7  
16 inches)  
6 to 9 mm  
3
/
(1/4 to  
/
inch)  
8
3
Hang the speakers on the screws.  
4.6 mm  
(3/16 inch)  
6 to 9 mm  
3
(1/4 to  
/
inch)  
10 mm  
13  
8
(
/32 inch)  
Rear of speaker  
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Note  
• 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 and fasten them  
to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat  
wall where reinforcement is applied.  
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall  
material or screws to be used.  
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage  
caused by improper installation, insufficient wall  
strength or improper screw installation, natural  
calamity, etc.  
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Connecting the TV (Advanced)  
Sends the played back DVD image to the connected TV.  
Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves  
in order from A (standard) to D (HDMI).  
TV with HDMI* IN jack  
D
IN  
To  
S VIDEO  
To HDMI* OUT  
DIR-TC1  
AM  
SAT/CABLE  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
R
AUDIO IN  
L
L
VIDEO IN  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
Y
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
DIGITAL  
IN  
S
VIDEO  
FM  
75  
(DVD ONLY)  
SAT/CABLE  
COAXIAL  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
SPEAKER  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
ANTENNA  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
AUDIO IN  
TV  
CPONEIDEO T  
MTOR OUT  
OUT  
XM  
DMPORT1  
DMPORT2  
(DVD ONLY)  
CENTER  
WOOFER  
SPEAKER  
To COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
To VIDEO  
C
B
S
A
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
TV with COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN jacks  
TV with VIDEO IN jack  
:Signal flow  
TV with S VIDEO IN jack  
* HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)  
The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
HDMI Licensing LLC.  
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A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack  
Connect the video cord.  
.
Yellow  
B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack  
Connect an S video cord (not supplied). To use the S video jack instead of the video jack, your TV  
monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the video  
signals and will not be output through the video jack.  
C To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks  
Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/  
CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jack, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this  
connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 32).  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
D To connect to a TV with the HDMI (high-definition multimedia  
interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) IN jack  
Use a certified HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality  
digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack.  
To connect to a TV with DVI (digital visual interface) input  
Use an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) converter cord (not  
supplied) with an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) adaptor  
(not supplied). The DVI (digital visual interface) jack will not accept any audio signals. Furthermore,  
you cannot connect the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack to DVI (digital  
visual interface) jacks that are not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) compliant (e.g.,  
DVI (digital visual interface) jacks on the computer displays).  
To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT (high-  
definition multimedia interface out) jack  
When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord, selects the type of video signals output  
from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack.  
For details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.”  
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Press VIDEO FORMAT.  
The current type of video signals appears in the front panel display.  
Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as follows:  
t 720 × 480p*  
r
1280 × 720p*  
r
720 × 480p*  
r
1920 × 1080i*  
• “720 × 480p*”: Sends 720 × 480p video signals.**  
• “1280 × 720p*”: Sends 1280 × 720p video signals.  
• “1920 × 1080i*”: Sends 1920 × 1080i video signals.  
*i: interlace, p: progressive  
**Depending on the country, [720 × 576p] may appear.  
Note  
• When the HDMI indicator on the front panel lights up, images other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p] are stretched  
vertically.  
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV  
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.  
To change the aspect ratio, see page 88.  
Does your TV accept progressive signals?  
Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image.  
To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.  
FUNCTION  
VIDEO  
FORMAT  
“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.”  
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Press VIDEO FORMAT.  
The current signal appears in the front panel display.  
Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as follows:  
t NORMAL (INTERLACE)  
r
PROGRESSIVE  
x NORMAL (INTERLACE)  
Select this setting when:  
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,  
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR  
OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)).  
x PROGRESSIVE  
Select this setting when:  
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,  
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and  
selects the appropriate conversion method.  
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when  
either of the above conditions are not met.  
Note  
• When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord during the system is set to “NORMAL  
(INTERLACE),” the system is set to “PROGRESSIVE” automatically.  
Tip  
• When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord, VIDEO FORMAT is used for selecting the type of  
video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details, see “To select the type of video signal output from the  
About DVD software types and the conversion method  
DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software.  
Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30  
frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames  
per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film.  
In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the  
progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.  
Note  
• When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear  
unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Even though  
you set to “PROGRESSIVE,” images from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO or S VIDEO) jack are unaffected as they  
are output in the interlace format.  
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Connecting Other Components  
You can enjoy other components by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of them.  
VCR, digital satellite receiver  
or PlayStation 2, etc.  
VIDEO  
OUT  
To SAT/CABLE  
(VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN)  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
Y
To SAT/CABLE  
(COMPONENT VIDEO IN)  
PB/CB  
or  
PR/CR  
To SAT/CABLE  
(DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) or  
(DIGITAL IN COAXIAL)  
DIR-TC1  
AM  
SAT/BLE  
VIDIN  
MPONEVIDEO
R
AUDIO IN  
L
COAL  
OPAL  
Y
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
DIGITAL  
IN  
S
VIDEO  
FM  
75  
(DVD ONLY)  
SAT/CABLE  
COAXIAL  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
SPEAKER  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
ANTENNA  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
AUDIO IN  
TV  
COMPONEVIDEO OUT  
MONITOR OUT  
OUT  
XM  
DMPORT1  
DMPORT2  
(DVD ONLY)  
CENTER  
WOOFER  
SPEAKER  
To DMPORT1  
or 2 jack  
DIR-TC1 slot for  
the WAHT-SD1  
Screws*  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
:Signal flow  
*
CAUTION  
Please do not remove the screws before installing the WAHT-SD1.  
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To connect the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of other components to the  
SAT/CABLE (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) jacks of this unit  
Connect the VCR or other components to the SAT/CABLE (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) jacks using the  
video/audio cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to  
the appropriate jacks on the components.  
Yellow (Video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to the DMPORT1 or 2 jack. For details of  
the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 77).  
To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system  
Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel  
of the unit with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied).  
Tip  
• When listening to MP3 format recordings using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound.  
Press FUNCTION to select “AUDIO.” Connect the portable audio source. Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly  
until “A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display.  
To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”  
If you connect a digital satellite receiver with a DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL  
or OPTICAL) jack  
A digital satellite receiver can be connected to the SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL or  
OPTICAL) jack instead of the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks of the unit.  
To connect, use a digital coaxial cord (not supplied) for the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack or digital  
optical cord (not supplied) for the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack.  
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 2 seconds.  
Digital coaxial cord  
or  
Digital optical cord  
If you connect a digital satellite receiver without a DIGITAL OUT jack  
Connect the digital satellite receiver to the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks only of the unit.  
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To connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of other components to  
the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of this unit  
Connect other components to the SAT/CABLE (COMPONENT VIDEO IN) jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)  
using the component video cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-  
coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
Wireless system option  
When you install the WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you can  
enjoy wireless performance by transmission of the sound to the surround speakers. For details, see the  
operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1.  
Note  
• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.  
• When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level  
where sound is not distorted.  
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Press DISC 1-5.  
Press the button of the disc number you  
want.  
Basic Operations  
When no disc is in the disc stocker you  
selected, “NO DISC” appears. Perform next  
Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes.  
Playing Discs  
5
6
Press A.  
Load a disc.  
Adjust the  
volume  
Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.  
"/1  
H FUNCTION  
A
DISC 1-5/  
indicators  
Connect  
headphones  
Disc tray  
Note  
"/1  
Z
• When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the  
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is  
not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.  
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with  
your finger, as this may cause malfunction.  
• Do not place more than one disc on the tray.  
FUNCTION  
DISC SKIP  
7
Press H.  
The system starts playback (continuous  
play).  
To load other discs, press DISC 1-5 (that is  
not loaded with a disc) and A and load the  
disc.  
./>  
/
H
x
X
The system starts playback (continuous  
play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is  
green.  
MUTING  
VOLUME  
+/–  
To play back other discs, press DISC SKIP  
on the remote or DISC 1-5 on the unit.  
Adjust the volume on the unit.  
The volume level appears on the TV screen  
and in the front panel display.  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD,  
some operations may be different or restricted.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with  
your disc.  
Note  
1
2
Turn on your TV.  
• Depending on the system status, the volume level  
may not appear on the TV screen.  
Switch the input selector on the TV to  
this system.  
• When you set the HDMI CONTROL function to on  
(page 90), the TV that is connected to the system with  
the HDMI cord can be synch-operated with the  
system. For details, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide  
(supplied separately).  
3
Press "/1.  
The system turns on.  
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press  
FUNCTION to select “DVD.”  
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Additional operations  
Tip  
• When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI  
cord, you can operate them simply, using the HDMI  
CONTROL function. For details, see the HDMI  
CONTROL Guide (supplied separately).  
To  
Press  
Stop  
x
• The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as follows:  
– green: the disc is selected, or the disc is being  
played back.  
Pause  
X
Resume play after pause  
X or H  
Go to the next chapter,  
track, or scene  
> (except for JPEG)  
– off: there is no disc.  
– orange: a disc is loaded in the disc stocker but not  
selected.  
Go back to the preceding  
chapter, track, or scene  
. (except for JPEG)  
– The indicator turns off if an unplayable disc is  
inserted.  
Turn off the sound  
temporarily  
MUTING. To cancel,  
press it again or  
To save the power in standby  
mode  
VOLUME + to adjust  
the sound volume.  
Change a disc while playing DISC SKIP  
another disc  
Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel  
standby mode, press "/1 once.  
Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the unit.  
To turn on/off the DISC 1-5  
indicators’ illumination  
Stop play and remove the  
desired disc  
DISC 1-5 and A on the  
unit or Z on the  
remote.  
When you do not operate the system for more  
than 30 minutes, the illumination of the DISC 1-  
5 indicators starts automatically. You can turn  
the illumination on or off.  
Replay the previous scene*  
(instant replay)  
during playback.  
Briefly fast forward the  
current scene**  
(instant advance)  
during playback.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only.  
**DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/  
DVD+Rs only.  
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “ILLUM MODE”  
appears in the front panel display, then  
press  
or c.  
3 Press X/x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
Note  
• You may not be able to use the instant replay or  
instant advance function with some scenes.  
• “ILLUM ON”: sets the illumination mode  
to on.  
• “ILLUM OFF”: sets the illumination mode  
to off.  
About DVD 5-DISC changer  
The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a  
stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot  
and the playing unit.  
4 Press  
.
The setting is made.  
For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker  
moves until the DISC 3 comes to the position of  
the playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 over  
the playing unit.  
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
Note  
• Noise may come from the disc changer when  
changing discs or turning the system on and off.  
However, this is just noise produced by the operation  
of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
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Changing the input level of  
the sound from connected  
components  
Enjoying the Radio or  
Other Components  
Distortion may occur when listening to a  
component connected to the SAT/CABLE or  
TV jacks on the rear panel or to the AUDIO IN  
jack on the front panel. This is not a malfunction  
and will depend on the component connected.  
To prevent this, you can change the input level  
from the sound of the other components.  
FUNCTION  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“SAT/CABLE,” “TV,” or “AUDIO”  
appears in the front panel display.  
X/x/c,  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
2
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until  
“ATTENUATE” appears in the front  
panel display, then press  
or c.  
4
Press X/x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• “ATT ON”: attenuates the input level.  
The output level is changed.  
Selecting the connected  
component  
• “ATT OFF”: normal input level.  
5
6
Press  
.
You can use a VCR or other components  
connected to the SAT/CABLE or TV jacks on  
the rear panel. Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the components for further  
information.  
The setting is made.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “SAT/  
CABLE” or “TV” appears in the front panel  
display.  
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of  
the system changes in the following sequence.  
DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t XM  
t SAT/CABLE t TV t DMPORT1 t  
DMPORT2 t AUDIO t …  
Note  
• When you use both the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN)  
jacks (analog connection) and SAT/CABLE  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital  
connection) at the same time, the digital connection  
takes priority.  
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• When you set the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in  
[CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 90), the System  
Audio Control function is activated and no sound  
may be output from the TV. For details of the System  
Audio Control function, see the HDMI CONTROL  
Guide (supplied separately).  
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound  
from All Speakers  
You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the  
speakers in this system.  
• When you use both the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN)  
jacks (analog connection) and SAT/CABLE  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital  
connection) at the same time, the digital connection  
takes priority.  
FUNCTION  
SOUND  
FIELD+/–  
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“SAT/CABLE” or “TV” appears in the  
front panel display.  
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly  
until the sound field you want appears  
in the front panel display.  
When you want to output the TV sound or  
stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the  
6 speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII  
MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC” sound field.  
For details of sound field, see page 42.  
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Selecting the Movie or  
Music Mode  
You can choose a suitable sound mode for  
movies or music.  
MOVIE/  
MUSIC  
Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback.  
Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the  
mode you want lights up in the front panel  
display. The default setting is underlined.  
• AUTO: selects the mode automatically to  
produce the sound effect depending on the disc  
or sound stream.  
• MOVIE: provides the sound for movies.  
• MUSIC: provides the sound for music.  
Tip  
• When the movie or music mode is selected,  
“MOVIE” or “MUSIC” is displayed in the front panel  
display. When neither “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” is  
displayed in the front panel display, “AUTO” is  
selected.  
Note  
• Depending on the disc or source, when you select  
“AUTO,” the beginning of the sound may be cut off  
as the optimum mode is automatically selected. To  
avoid cutting the sound, select “MOVIE” or  
“MUSIC.”  
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Sound field  
Display  
HEADPHONE THEATER HP THEATER*  
Sound Adjustments  
HEADPHONE  
HP 2CH  
2 CHANNEL STEREO  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
by Using Sound Field  
* Use DCS Technology  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-  
programmed sound fields. They bring exciting  
and powerful sound of movie theaters into your  
home.  
Automatic outputting of the  
original sound  
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD  
The auto decoding function automatically  
detects the type of audio signal being input  
(Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel  
stereo) and performs the proper decoding if  
necessary. This mode presents the sound as it  
was recorded/encoded, without adding any  
effects (e.g. reverberation).  
However, if there are no low frequency signals  
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low  
frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.  
Outputting the sound from  
multiple speakers  
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI  
This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all  
types of discs from multiple speakers.  
SOUND  
FIELD+/–  
Note  
Press SOUND FIELD +/–.  
• The sound is not output from multiple speakers  
depending on the source.  
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until the  
sound field you want appears in the front panel  
display.  
• Depending on the disc or source, the beginning of the  
sound may be cut off as the optimum mode is  
automatically selected. To avoid cutting the sound,  
select “A.F.D. STD.”  
All sound field  
Sound field  
Display  
Outputting 2 channel sources  
like CDs by 5.1channel  
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. STD  
STANDARD  
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. MULTI  
MULTI  
x Dolby Pro Logic  
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels  
from 2 channel sources. This mode performs Pro  
Logic decoding to the input signal and output to  
front, center, and surround speakers.  
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes  
monaural.  
Dolby Pro Logic  
PRO LOGIC  
Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE PLII MOVIE  
Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC PLII MUSIC  
Neural Surround  
NEURAL SUR  
C. ST. EX A*  
C. ST. EX B*  
C. ST. EX C*  
2CH STEREO  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A  
CINEMA STUDIO EX B  
CINEMA STUDIO EX C  
2 CHANNEL STEREO  
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x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC  
x CINEMA STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio  
EX A)  
Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth  
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is  
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix  
surround decoder that extracts the spatial  
properties of the original recording without  
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the  
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant  
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a  
standard mode, great for watching most any type  
of movie.  
x CINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio  
EX B)  
Note  
• When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby  
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC  
are canceled and the multi channel source is output  
directly.  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the  
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak  
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode  
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action  
movies with lots of sound effects.  
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby  
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC  
are not effective.  
x CINEMA STUDIO EX C (Cinema Studio  
EX C)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the  
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This  
mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic  
films where music is featured in the soundtrack.  
Outputting XM radio signals in  
the multi channel surround  
format  
x NEURAL SURROUND  
The system outputs signals in the multi channel  
surround format when the system receives an  
XM Radio surround broadcast. When the system  
receives a stereo broadcast, the stereo sound is  
emphasized.  
About Cinema Studio EX  
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying movie  
software encoded with multi channel format,  
such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode  
reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony  
Pictures Entertainment’s studios.  
Note  
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following  
three elements.  
• NEURAL SURROUND is activated as a PCM signal  
or 2 channel analog signal. The NEURAL  
SURROUND processing will be turned off  
automatically when another type of signal is input.  
The beginning of the sound may be dropped out when  
this processing is turned on/off. In this case, the sound  
field is set to “A.F.D. STD” automatically.  
• Virtual Multi Dimension  
Creates five sets of virtual speakers  
surrounding the listener from a single pair of  
actual surround speakers.  
• Screen Depth Matching  
In a movie theater, sound seems to come from  
inside the image reflected on the movie screen.  
This element creates the same sensation in  
your listening room by shifting the sound of  
the front speakers “into” the screen.  
• Cinema Studio Reverberation  
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a  
movie theater. Cinema Studio EX is the  
integrated mode which operates these  
elements simultaneously.  
Enjoying Digital Cinema  
Sound  
About DCS (Digital Cinema  
Sound)  
In collaboration with Sony Pictures  
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound  
environment of their studios and integrated the  
data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP  
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to  
develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital  
Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an  
ideal movie theater sound environment based on  
the preference of the movie director.  
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Note  
• The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise  
in the playback signal.  
Enjoying Multiplex  
Broadcast Sound  
(DUAL MONO)  
• When listening with sound fields that employ virtual  
speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound  
coming directly from the surround speakers.  
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when  
the system receive or play the Dolby Digital  
multiplex broadcast signal.  
Using only the front speaker  
and subwoofer  
Note  
x 2 CHANNEL STEREO  
• To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to  
connect a digital satellite tuner to the unit with an  
optical or coaxial digital cord (page 34) and set the  
digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to  
Dolby Digital.  
This mode outputs the sound from the front left  
and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2  
channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the  
sound field processing. Multi channel surround  
formats are downmixed to two channels.  
This allows you to play any source using only  
the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.  
Enjoying the surround sound  
by headphones  
AUDIO  
x HEADPHONE THEATER  
This mode outputs the sound as surround from  
headphone L/R.  
This function is based on “Digital Cinema  
Sound” technology.  
x HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO  
This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/  
R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources  
completely bypass the sound field processing.  
Multi channel surround formats are downmixed  
to two channels.  
Press AUDIO.  
Press AUDIO repeatedly until the signal you  
want appears in the front panel display.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be  
output.  
To turn the surround effect off  
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until  
“A.F.D. STD” or “2CH STEREO” appears in  
the front panel display.  
• “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be  
output.  
Tip  
• The system memorizes the last sound field selected  
for each function mode.  
• “MAIN+SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main  
and sub languages will be output.  
Whenever you select a function such as DVD or  
TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to  
function is automatically applied again. For example,  
if you listen to DVD with PRO LOGIC as the sound  
field, then change to another function, and then return  
to DVD, PRO LOGIC will be applied again.  
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With each press, playback speed becomes faster.  
Various Functions for Playing Discs  
Watching frame by frame  
(Slow-motion Play)  
(DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO  
Searching for a Particular  
Point on a Disc  
CD only)  
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze  
Frame)  
Press /m or M/ when the system is in  
pause mode. To return to normal playback  
speed, press H. Each time you press /m or  
M/ during Slow-motion Play, the playback  
speed changes. Two speeds are available. With  
each press the indication changes as follows:  
You can quickly locate a particular point on a  
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back  
slowly.  
Playback direction  
2
y 1  
Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO only)  
y 1  
Note  
• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be  
able to do some of the operations described.  
2
Playing one frame at a time  
(Freeze Frame)  
(DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO  
CD only)  
Locating a point quickly by  
playing a disc in fast forward  
or fast reverse (Scan)  
(Except for JPEG)  
When the system is in the pause mode, press  
Press /m or M/ while playing a disc.  
When you find the point you want, press H to  
to go to the next frame. Press  
to go to  
the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/  
DVD-RW only). To return to normal playback,  
press H.  
return to normal speed. Each time you press  
m or M/ during scan, the playback speed  
changes. With each press the indication changes  
as shown below. Actual speeds may differ with  
some discs.  
/
Note  
• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-R/  
DVD-RW in VR mode.  
Playback direction  
×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M  
3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/VIDEO CD  
only)  
×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)  
Opposite direction  
×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m  
3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/VIDEO CD  
only)  
×2b (DVD VIDEO only)  
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Press  
.
[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].  
Searching for a Title/  
Chapter/Track/Scene,  
etc.  
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
3 4  
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
DVD VIDEO  
T
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and  
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/  
DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. As titles  
and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the  
disc, you can select the desired one by entering  
its number. Or, you can search for a scene using  
the time code.  
4
5
Press X/x or the number buttons to  
select the title, chapter, track, index,  
scene, etc., number you want to search  
for.  
If you make a mistake  
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,  
then select another number.  
1
Press  
DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image  
files, press DISPLAY twice.)  
DISPLAY. (When playing a  
Press  
.
The Control Menu display appears.  
The system starts playback from the  
selected number.  
2
Press X/x to select the search method.  
The display will show different items  
depending on the disc.  
To search for a scene using the  
time code (DVD VIDEO and  
DVD-VR mode only)  
[TITLE], [TRACK], [SCENE]  
[CHAPTER], [INDEX]  
[TIME/TEXT]  
1 In Step 2, select  
[TIME/TEXT].  
[T **:**:**] (playing time of the current title)  
is selected.  
Select [TIME/TEXT] to search for a  
starting point by inputting the time code.  
2 Press  
.
[TRACK]  
[ALBUM]  
[FILE]  
[T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--].  
3 Input the time code using the number  
buttons, then press  
.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10  
minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning,  
just enter [2:10:20].  
Example: when you select  
[CHAPTER]  
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).  
The number in parentheses indicates the  
total number of titles, chapters, tracks,  
indexes, scenes, albums or files.  
Tip  
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can  
search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-  
RW) or track (VIDEO CD/CD) by pressing the  
number buttons and  
.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
Note  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using  
the time code.  
Selected row  
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Searching by Scene  
(Picture Navigation)  
Resuming Playback from  
the Point Where You  
Stopped the Disc  
(Resume Play)  
You can divide the TV screen into 9 subscreens  
and find the desired scene quickly.  
1
2
3
Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.  
The following display appears.  
When you stop the disc, the system remembers  
the point where you pressed x and “RESUME”  
appears in the front panel display. As long as  
you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will  
work even if the system enters standby mode by  
pressing "/1.  
ENTER  
CHAPTER VIEWER  
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to  
select an item.  
1
While playing a disc, press x to stop  
playback.  
• [TITLE VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only)  
• [CHAPTER VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO  
only)  
“RESUME” appears in the front panel  
display.  
If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume  
Play is not available.  
• [TRACK VIEWER] (VIDEO CD/  
Super VCD only)  
2
Press H.  
Press  
.
The system starts playback from the point  
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.  
The first scene of each title, chapter, or  
track appears as follows.  
Note  
• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system  
may not resume playback from exactly the same  
point.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
• The point where you stopped playing may be cleared  
when:  
– you eject the disc.  
– the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/  
DATA DVD only).  
– you change or reset the settings on the Setup  
Display.  
4
Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter,  
or track, and press  
.
– you change the parental control level.  
– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION.  
– you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
• For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR mode, VIDEO CDs,  
CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs, the system  
remembers the resume playback point for the current  
disc.  
The system starts playback from the  
selected scene.  
To return to normal play during  
setting  
Press O RETURN.  
• The resume point is cleared when you select another  
disc.  
Note  
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select  
some items.  
• Resume Play does not work during Program Play and  
Shuffle Play.  
• This function may not work properly with some  
discs.  
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Tip  
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,  
then press H.  
Creating Your Own  
Program  
To enjoy a disc that is played  
before by resume playback  
(Multi-disc Resume)  
(Program Play)  
(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only)  
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.  
This system stores the point where you stopped  
the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback  
the next time you insert the same disc. If you  
store a resume playback point for the 41st disc,  
the resume playback point for the first disc is  
deleted.  
To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC  
RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON]. For  
Note  
• You can program the track on the current disc only.  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY.  
The Control Menu display appears.  
Press X/x to select  
[PROGRAM], then press  
.
The options for [PROGRAM] appear.  
Tip  
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,  
then press H.  
6 (14)  
2 : 5 0  
CD  
T
Note  
OFF  
OFF  
SET  
ON  
• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP]  
is set to [OFF] (page 91), the resume point is cleared  
when you change the function by pressing  
FUNCTION.  
3
Press X/x to select [SET t], then  
press  
.
[TRACK] is displayed when you play a  
VIDEO CD or CD.  
PROGRAM  
0:00:00  
T
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
– –  
– –  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
Tracks recorded  
on a disc  
Total time of the  
programmed tracks  
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5
Press c.  
To change or cancel a program  
The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in  
this case, [01]).  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own  
Program.”  
2 Select the program number of the track you  
PROGRAM  
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
0:00:00  
T
want to change or cancel using X/x.  
– –  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
If you want to delete the track from the  
program, press CLEAR.  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
3 Follow Step 5 for new programming.  
To cancel a program, select [--] under [T],  
then press  
.
Select the track you want to program.  
For example, select track [02].  
To cancel all of the tracks in the  
programmed order  
Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own  
press  
.
Program.”  
2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].  
Selected track  
3 Press  
.
0:15:30  
T
PROGRAM  
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
0 2  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
Total time of the programmed tracks  
6
7
To program other tracks, repeat steps 4  
to 5.  
The programmed tracks are displayed in the  
selected order.  
Press H to start Program Play.  
Program Play starts.  
When the program ends, you can restart the  
same program again by pressing H.  
To return to normal play  
In Step 3, press CLEAR or select [OFF]. To play  
the same program again, select [ON] in Step 3  
and press  
.
To turn off the Control Menu  
display  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu display is turned off.  
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Playing in Random Order  
In Step 3, press CLEAR or select [OFF].  
(Shuffle Play)  
To turn off the Control Menu  
display  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
You can have the system “shuffle” tracks.  
Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different  
playing order.  
Menu display is turned off.  
Note  
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and  
Super VCDs with PBC playback.  
Note  
• Same song may be played repeatedly during MP3  
playback.  
• You can shuffle the tracks on the current disc only.  
1
2
Press  
The Control Menu display appears.  
Press X/x to select [SHUFFLE],  
then press  
The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.  
DISPLAY during playback.  
.
6 (14)  
2 : 5 0  
CD  
T
OFF  
OFF  
TRACK  
3
Press X/x to select the item to be  
shuffled.  
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD  
• [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc.  
x When Program Play is activated  
• [ON]: shuffles tracks selected in Program  
Play.  
x When playing a DATA CD or DATA  
DVD  
• [ON (MP3)]: shuffles MP3 audio tracks in  
the album on the current disc. When no  
album is selected, the first album will play  
in random order.  
Note  
• A track already played is also selected in  
random order.  
4
Press  
.
Shuffle Play starts.  
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DVD  
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.  
Playing Repeatedly  
(Repeat Play)  
• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.  
• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the albums on  
the current disc.  
• [ALBUM]: repeats the current album.  
• [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only):  
repeats the current track.  
You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a  
disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album  
repeatedly.  
You can use a combination of Shuffle or  
Program Play modes.  
4
Press  
.
The item is selected.  
To return to normal play  
1
2
Press  
The Control Menu display appears.  
Press X/x to select [REPEAT],  
then press  
The options for [REPEAT] appear.  
DISPLAY during playback.  
In Step 3, press CLEAR or select [OFF].  
To turn off the Control Menu  
display  
.
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu display is turned off.  
6 (14)  
2 : 5 0  
CD  
T
Note  
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and  
Super VCDs with PBC playback.  
OFF  
OFF  
ALL DISCS  
ONE DISC  
TRACK  
• When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD which  
contains MP3 audio track and JPEG image files, and  
their playing time is not the same, the audio sound  
will not match the image.  
• When [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] is set to [IMAGE  
(JPEG)] (page 62), you cannot select [TRACK].  
3
Press X/x to select the item to be  
repeated.  
The default setting is underlined.  
x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-  
VR  
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.  
• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.  
• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the titles on  
the current disc. (When playing a DVD-  
VR, [ONE DISC] repeats all of the titles  
of the selected type.)  
• [TITLE]: repeats the current title on a  
disc.  
• [CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter.  
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD  
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.  
• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.  
• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the tracks on  
the current disc.  
• [TRACK]: repeats the current track.  
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Using the DVD’s Menu  
Changing the Sound  
A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which  
make up a picture or music feature. These  
sections are called “titles.” When you play a  
DVD which contains several titles, you can  
select the title you want using DVD TOP  
MENU.  
When you play DVDs that allow you to select  
items such as the language for the subtitles and  
the language for the sound, select these items  
using DVD MENU.  
When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in  
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,  
MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the  
audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded  
with multilingual tracks, you can also change the  
language.  
With VIDEO CDs, CDs, DATA CDs, or DATA  
DVDs, you can select the sound from the right or  
left channel and listen to the sound of the  
selected channel through both the right and left  
speakers.  
1
Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.  
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.  
The contents of the menu vary from disc to  
disc.  
1
Press AUDIO during playback.  
The following display appears.  
2
3
Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to  
select the item you want to play or  
change.  
:
1
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1  
Press  
.
2
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the  
desired audio signal.  
x When playing a DVD VIDEO  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice  
of language varies.  
When four digits are displayed, they  
indicate a language code. Refer to  
which language the code represents. When  
the same language is displayed two or more  
times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in  
multiple audio formats.  
x When playing a DVD-VR  
The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc  
are displayed. The default setting is  
underlined.  
Example:  
• [1: MAIN] (main sound)  
• [1: SUB] (sub sound)  
• [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)  
• [2: MAIN]  
• [2: SUB]  
• [2: MAIN+SUB]  
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x When playing a DVD  
Note  
• [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do  
not appear when one audio stream is recorded on  
the disc.  
Example:  
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch  
x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA  
CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3  
audio)  
LFE (Low  
Frequency Effect)  
Surround (L/R)  
:
The default setting is underlined.  
3 / 2 .1  
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL  
1
• [STEREO]: the standard stereo sound  
• [1/L]: the sound of the left channel  
(monaural)  
L
C
R
Front (L/R) +  
Center  
LFE  
LS  
RS  
• [2/R]: the sound of the right channel  
(monaural)  
Currently playing  
program format  
x When playing a Super VCD  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [1:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the  
audio track 1  
Example:  
Dolby Digital 3 ch  
• [1:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of  
the audio track 1 (monaural)  
Surround  
(Monaural)  
Front (L/R)  
• [1:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of  
the audio track 1 (monaural)  
:
2 / 1  
2 SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL  
• [2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the  
audio track 2  
L
R
• [2:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of  
the audio track 2 (monaural)  
S
Currently playing  
program format  
• [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of  
the audio track 2 (monaural)  
Note  
About audio signals  
• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track  
2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you  
select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R].  
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the  
sound elements (channels) shown below. Each  
channel is output from a separate speaker.  
• Front (L)  
Checking the audio signal  
format  
(DVD only)  
• Front (R)  
• Center  
• Surround (L)  
• Surround (R)  
If you press AUDIO repeatedly during  
playback, the format of the current audio signal  
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as  
shown below.  
• Surround (Monaural): This signal can be either  
the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals  
or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural  
Surround audio signals.  
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal  
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Selecting [ORIGINAL] or  
[PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/  
DVD-RW  
ViewingInformationAbout  
the Disc  
Some DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR (Video  
Recording) mode have two types of titles for  
playback: originally recorded titles  
([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on  
recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY  
LIST]). You can select the type of title to be  
played.  
Viewing the playing time and  
remaining time in the front  
panel display  
You can check disc information, such as the  
remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD,  
tracks in a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3 using the  
front panel display (page 110).  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
Press DISPLAY.  
The Control Menu display appears.  
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing  
the disc, the display changes 1 t 2 t ...  
t 1 t ...  
2
Press X/x to select  
PLAY LIST], then press  
[ORIGINAL/  
.
Some displayed items may disappear after a few  
seconds.  
The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST]  
appear.  
When playing a DVD VIDEO or  
DVD-R/DVD-RW  
(
)
1
T
4 4  
(
)
3
2 8  
1 : 3 0 : 5 0  
DVD-VR  
1 Playing time and number of the current title  
2 Remaining time of the current title  
3 Playing time and number of the current  
chapter  
PLAY LIST  
PLAY LIST  
ORIGINAL  
4 Remaining time of the current chapter  
5 Disc name  
6 Title and chapter  
3
4
Press X/x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [PLAY LIST]: plays the titles created  
from [ORIGINAL] for editing.  
• [ORIGINAL]: plays the titles originally  
recorded.  
When playing a VIDEO CD  
(without PBC functions) or CD  
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 Disc name  
Press  
.
6 Track and index*  
* VIDEO CD only.  
When playing a DATA CD (MP3  
audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)  
1 Playing time and current track number  
2 Track (file) name  
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x When playing a VIDEO CD (without  
PBC functions) or CD  
Tip  
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the  
playing time is displayed.  
• T **:**  
Playing time of the current track  
Note  
• T–**:**  
Remaining time of the current track  
• The system can only display the first level of the  
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.  
• If an MP3 file name cannot be displayed, “*” will  
appear in the front panel display instead.  
• The disc name or track name may not be displayed  
depending on the text.  
• D **:**  
Playing time of the current disc  
• D–**:**  
Remaining time of the current disc  
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be  
displayed correctly.  
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3  
audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)  
• T **:**  
Checking the playing time and  
remaining time  
Playing time of the current track  
Note  
• Characters/marks may not be displayed for some  
languages.  
You can check the playing time and remaining  
time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the  
total playing time or remaining time of the disc.  
You can also check the DVD text and MP3  
folder name/file name recorded in the disc.  
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the  
system can only display a limited number of  
characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text  
characters will be displayed.  
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.  
The following display appears.  
Checking the play information  
of the disc  
T
1:01:57  
To check DVD/CD text  
Time information  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display  
text recorded in the DVD/CD.  
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is  
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text.  
If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT”  
appears.  
2
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change  
the time information.  
The display and the kinds of time that you  
can check depend on the disc you are  
playing.  
x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-  
RW  
BRAHMS SYMPHONY  
• T **:**:**  
Playing time of the current title  
• T–**:**:**  
Remaining time of the current title  
• C **:**:**  
To check DATA CD/DATA DVD  
(MP3 audio) text  
By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3  
audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you  
can display the name of the album/track, and the  
audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of  
the current audio) on your TV screen.  
Playing time of the current chapter  
• C–**:**:**  
Remaining time of the current chapter  
x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC  
functions)  
• **:**  
Playing time of the current scene  
continued  
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Changing the Angles  
T
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If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are  
recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the  
viewing angle.  
Press ANGLE during playback.  
JAZZ  
RIVER SIDE  
Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes.  
Note  
Album name  
Track name  
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able  
to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded  
on the DVD VIDEO.  
* Appears when playing an MP3 audio track on  
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.  
Checking the date  
information  
(JPEG only)  
You can check the date information during  
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the  
JPEG image data.  
Press  
DISPLAY twice during playback.  
The Control Menu display appears.  
(
(
)
1
1
8
)
2 0  
DATA CD JPEG  
01/ 31/ 2007  
Date information  
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital  
camera image format defined by the Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA).  
Tip  
• Date information is [MM/DD/YYYY].  
MM: Month  
DD: Day  
YYYY: Year  
• Date information varies depending on the area.  
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Displaying the Subtitles  
Adjusting the Delay  
Between the Picture and  
Sound  
If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn  
the subtitles on or off while playing. If  
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc,  
you can change the subtitle language while  
playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever  
you want.  
(A/V SYNC)  
When the sound does not match the pictures on  
the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between  
the picture and sound.  
Press SUBTITLE during playback.  
Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle  
language changes.  
1
2
Press  
The Control Menu display appears.  
Press X/x to select [A/V SYNC],  
then press  
The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.  
DISPLAY.  
Note  
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able  
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles  
are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn  
them off.  
.
(
(
)
)
1
1
T
1 2  
2 8  
DVD VIDEO  
0 : 0 0 : 0 2  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
3
Press X/x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [OFF]: does not adjust.  
• [ON]: adjusts the difference between  
picture and sound.  
4
Press  
.
Note  
• Depending on the input stream, this function may not  
be effective.  
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MP3 audio track or JPEG  
image file that the system can  
play  
About MP3 Audio Tracks  
and JPEG Image Files  
You can play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG  
image files:  
• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio  
track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file)  
What is MP3/JPEG?  
• which conform to the DCF* image file format  
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image  
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA).  
MP3 is audio compression technology that  
satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is  
image compression technology.  
Discs that the system can  
play  
Note  
• The system will play any data with the  
extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” even if  
they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing  
this data may generate a loud noise which  
could damage your speaker system.  
• The system does not conform to audio in  
MP3PRO format.  
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD-  
RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD-ROMs)  
recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) or  
JPEG format. However, the DATA CDs must be  
recorded according to ISO 9660 Level 1, Level  
2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal  
Disk Format (UDF) for the system to recognize  
the tracks (or files). You can also play discs  
recorded in Multi Session.  
See the operating instructions supplied with the  
CD-R/CD-RW or DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and  
the recording software (not supplied) for details  
on the recording format.  
About the Multi-Session disc  
If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are  
recorded in the first session, the system will also  
play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files in  
other sessions. If audio tracks and images in  
audio CD format or video CD format are  
recorded in the first session, only the first  
session will be played back.  
Note  
• The system may not be able to play some DATA  
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write  
format.  
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Playback order of MP3 audio  
tracks or JPEG image files  
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the  
track (or file) names when you store the tracks (or  
files) in a disc, the tracks (or files) will be played in  
that order.  
The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or  
JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD or  
DATA DVD is as follows:  
• A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback.  
Note  
x Structure of disc contents  
• Playback order may differ from the illustration  
depending on the software you use to create the  
DATA CD or DATA DVD, or if there are more than  
200 albums and 300 files in each album.  
• The system can recognize up to 200 albums, and will  
not play any albums beyond the 200th.  
• The system may take longer time to playback, when  
progressing to the following album or jump to other  
album.  
Tree 1  
Tree 2  
Tree 3  
Tree 4  
Tree 5  
• Some type of JPEG files cannot be played.  
Track (MP3 audio) or  
File (JPEG image)  
Album  
When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD  
and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are  
played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any  
sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within a  
currently selected album take priority over the  
next album in the same tree. (Example: C  
contains D so 4 is played before 5.)  
When you press DVD MENU and the list of  
album names appears (page 60), the album  
names are arranged in the following order:  
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums  
that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as  
album E) do not appear in the list.  
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To stop playback  
Playing DATA CDs or  
DATA DVDs with MP3  
Audio Tracks and JPEG  
Image Files  
Press x.  
To play the next or previous MP3  
audio track  
Press ./>. Note that you can select the  
next album by continuing to press > after the  
last track on the current album, but that you  
cannot return to the previous album by pressing  
.. To return to the previous album, select the  
album from the album list.  
Selecting an MP3 audio track  
or album  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
1
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
To turn off the display  
The albums recorded on the DATA CD or  
DATA DVD appear. When an album is  
being played, its title is shaded.  
Press DVD MENU.  
Selecting a JPEG image file or  
album  
(
)
3
3 0  
R O C K B E S T H I T  
K A R A O K E  
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G  
R & B  
1
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
The albums recorded on the DATA CD or  
DATA DVD appear. When an album is  
being played, its title is shaded.  
J A Z Z  
C L A S S I C  
S A L S A O F C U B A  
B O S S A N O V A  
(
)
3
3 0  
2
Press X/x to select an album.  
R O C K B E S T H I T  
K A R A O K E  
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G  
R & B  
J A Z Z  
C L A S S I C  
S A L S A O F C U B A  
B O S S A N O V A  
x When selecting an album  
Press H to start playing the selected  
album.  
x When selecting a track  
Press  
.
The list of tracks contained in the album  
appears.  
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G  
(
)
1
2 5 6  
W A L T Z F O R D E B B Y  
M Y R O M A N C E  
M I L E S T O N E S  
M Y F U N N Y V A L E N T I N E  
A U T U M N L E A V E S  
A L L B L U E S  
S O M E D A Y M Y P R I N C E W...  
Press X/x to select a track and press  
.
The selected track starts playing. You can  
turn the track list off by pressing DVD  
MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again will  
display the album list.  
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Press X/x to select an album.  
To rotate a JPEG image  
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV  
screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees.  
Press X/x while viewing an image. Each time  
you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise  
by 90 degrees.  
x When selecting an album  
Press H to start playing the selected  
album.  
x When selecting an image  
Press PICTURE NAVI.  
Images of files in the album appear in 16  
subscreens.  
Example of when you press X once:  
Rotating direction  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
14  
11  
15  
12  
16  
13  
Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want  
to view and press  
Press CLEAR to return to normal view.  
.
To stop playback  
Press x.  
Tip  
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the TV  
screen. To display the additional image files, select  
the bottom image and press x. To return to the  
previous image, select the top image and press X.  
To play the next or previous JPEG  
image file  
Press C/c when the Control Menu display is not  
displayed. Note that you can select the next  
album by continuing to press c after the last  
image on the current album, but that you cannot  
return to the previous album by pressing C. To  
return to the previous album, select the album  
from the album list.  
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Press X/x to select the album you want  
and press H.  
Playing Audio Tracks and  
Images as a Slide Show  
with Sound  
The system starts playing the selected  
album.  
You can turn the album list on and off by  
pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.  
Tip  
• When you select [AUTO], the system can recognize  
up to 300 MP3 tracks and 300 JPEG files in a single  
album. When you select [AUDIO (MP3)] or [IMAGE  
(JPEG)], the system can recognize up to 600 MP3 or  
600 JPEG files in a single album. A maximum of 200  
albums can be recognized regardless of the selected  
mode.  
You can play a slide show with sound by first  
placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same  
album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When  
you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD,  
select [AUTO] mode as explained below.  
1
2
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
Press DISPLAY when the system is  
Note  
• If you set [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] to [IMAGE  
(JPEG)] on a disc that contains MP3 tracks only or  
[AUDIO (MP3)] on a disc that contains JPEG files  
only, you may not be able to change the [MODE  
(MP3, JPEG)] setting.  
in stop mode.  
The Control Menu display appears.  
3
Press X/x to select  
(MP3, JPEG)], then press  
[MODE  
.
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when [AUDIO  
(MP3)] is selected.  
The options for [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]  
appear.  
• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image  
data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is  
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128  
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still  
skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DATA CD MP3  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUDIO (MP3)  
IMAGE (JPEG)  
Specifying the slide show  
duration  
(JPEG only)  
When you play JPEG image files using slide  
show, you can specify the duration for slides to  
appear on the TV screen.  
4
Press X/x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [AUTO]: plays both the JPEG image files  
and MP3 audio tracks in the same album  
as a slide show.  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY twice.  
The Control Menu display appears.  
• [AUDIO (MP3)]: plays only MP3 audio  
tracks continuously.  
Press X/x to select  
[INTERVAL], then press  
.
• [IMAGE (JPEG)]: plays only JPEG  
image files as a slide show.  
The options for [INTERVAL] appear.  
3 ( 12)  
5
6
Press  
.
1(  
4)  
DATA CD JPEG  
1 0 / 2 9 / 2 0 0 7  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
FAST  
SLOW1  
SLOW2  
Press DVD MENU.  
The list of albums recorded on the DATA  
CD or DATA DVD appears.  
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Press X/x to select a setting.  
3
4
Press X/x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6  
to 9 seconds.  
• [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than  
[NORMAL].  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [MODE1]: The image sweeps in from top  
to bottom.  
• [MODE2]: The image stretches out from  
left to right of the TV screen.  
• [MODE3]: The image stretches out from  
the center of the TV screen.  
• [SLOW1]: sets the duration longer than  
[NORMAL].  
• [SLOW2]: sets the duration longer than  
[SLOW1].  
• [MODE4]: The images randomly cycle  
through the effects.  
• [MODE5]: The next image slides over the  
previous image.  
4
Press  
.
Note  
• [OFF]: turns off this function.  
• Some JPEG files may take longer to display than  
others, which may make the duration seems longer  
than the option you selected. Especially progressive  
JPEG files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more.  
Press  
.
Selecting an effect for image  
files in the slide show  
(JPEG only)  
When you play a JPEG image file, you can  
select the effect to be used when viewing the  
slide show.  
1
2
Press  
The Control Menu display appears.  
Press X/x to select [EFFECT],  
then press  
DISPLAY twice.  
.
The options for [EFFECT] appear.  
3 ( 12)  
1(  
4)  
DATA CD JPEG  
1 0 / 2 3 / 2 0 0 7  
MODE1  
MODE1  
MODE2  
MODE3  
MODE4  
MODE5  
OFF  
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Playing VIDEO CDs with  
PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)  
(PBC Playback)  
With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you  
can enjoy simple interactive operations, search  
functions, and other such operations.  
PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs  
interactively by following the menu on the TV  
screen.  
1
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
functions.  
The menu for your selection appears.  
2
Select the item number you want by the  
number buttons.  
3
4
Press  
.
Follow the instructions in the menu for  
interactive operations.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the disc, as the operating procedure  
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.  
To go back to the menu  
Press O RETURN.  
Note  
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in  
Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the  
operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this  
case, press H.  
Tip  
• To play without using PBC, press ./> or the  
number buttons while the system is in stop mode to  
select a track, then press H or  
. The system starts  
continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such  
as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice,  
then press H.  
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To change the preset number  
Restart from Step 1.  
Tuner Functions  
To change the AM tuning interval  
(except for Russian and Middle  
Eastern models)  
Presetting Radio Stations  
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM  
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down  
the volume to minimum.  
The AM tuning interval can be set to either  
10 kHz or 9 kHz.  
To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in  
any AM station, then turn off the system by  
pressing "/1 on the unit. While holding down  
> on the unit, press "/1 on the unit to turn on  
the power. If you change the interval, AM preset  
stations will be erased.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears  
in the front panel display.  
2
Press and hold TUNING + or – until the  
auto scanning starts.  
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.  
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a  
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo  
program) appear in the front panel display.  
3
4
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “MEMORY”  
appears in the front panel display.  
5
Press  
or c.  
A preset number appears in the front panel  
display.  
6
Press X/x to select the preset number  
you want.  
Tip  
• You can select the preset number directly by  
pressing the number buttons.  
7
Press  
.
The station is stored.  
8
9
Repeat Steps 1 to 7 to store other  
stations.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
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If an FM program is noisy  
Listening to the Radio  
If an FM program is noisy, you can select  
monaural reception. There will be no stereo  
effect, but reception will improve.  
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears  
in the front panel display.  
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “FM MODE”  
appears in the front panel display.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to  
select the preset station.  
3 Press  
or c.  
Each time you press the button, the system  
tunes in one preset station.  
4 Press X/x to select “MONO.”  
The default setting is underlined.  
• “STEREO”: stereo reception.  
• “MONO”: monaural reception.  
Tip  
• You can select the preset station number directly  
by pressing the number buttons.  
5 Press  
The setting is made.  
.
3
Adjust the volume by pressing  
VOLUME +/–.  
6 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
To turn off the radio  
Press "/1.  
To listen to non-preset radio  
stations  
Naming preset stations  
You can enter a name for preset stations. These  
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front  
panel display when a station is selected.  
Note that no more than one name can be entered  
for each preset station.  
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.  
For manual tuning, press TUNING + or –  
repeatedly.  
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING +  
or –. The automatic tuning stops automatically  
when the system receives the radio station. To  
stop the automatic tuning manually, press  
TUNING + or –.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears  
in the front panel display.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
To listen to radio stations when  
you know the frequencies  
2
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to  
select the preset station you want to  
create an index name for.  
Use direct tuning in Step 2.  
1 Press D.TUNING.  
3
4
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
2 Press the number buttons to select the  
Press X/x repeatedly until “NAME IN”  
appears in the front panel display.  
frequencies.  
3 Press  
.
Tip  
• To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas  
(aerials).  
5
Press  
or c.  
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7
Create a name by using the cursor  
buttons.  
Listening to the XM Radio  
Press X/x to select a character, then press c  
to move the cursor to the next position.  
Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be  
input for a radio station.  
About XM Satellite Radio  
XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary  
variety of commercial-free music, plus the best  
in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is  
broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to  
coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip  
hop, XM has something for every music fan.  
XM’s dedication to playing the richest selection  
of music is matched by its passion for live  
sporting events, talk radio, up-to-the-minute  
news, stand-up comedy, children’s  
programming, and much more. For U.S.  
customers, information about XM Satellite  
Radio is available online at www.xmradio.com.  
For Canadian customers, information about XM  
Canada is online at www.xmradio.ca.  
If you make a mistake  
Press C/c repeatedly until the character to  
be changed flashes, then press X/x to select  
the desired character.  
To erase the character, press C/c  
repeatedly until the character to be erased  
flashes, then press CLEAR.  
Press  
.
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel  
display, and the station name is stored.  
8
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
XM Satellite Radio Terms and  
Conditions  
Tip  
• You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY  
repeatedly (page 67).  
Hardware and required monthly subscription  
sold separately. Other fees and taxes, including  
a one-time activation fee may apply.  
Viewing the station name or  
frequency in the front panel  
display  
Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and  
programming subject to change. Channels with  
frequent explicit language are indicated with an  
XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio  
receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (US  
residents) and 1-877-GET-XMSR (Canadian  
residents).  
When the system is set to “TUNER FM” or  
“TUNER AM,” you can check the frequency  
using the front panel display.  
For a full listing of the XM commercial-free  
channels and advertising-supported channels,  
visit lineup.xmradio.com (US residents) or  
xmradio.ca (Canadian residents).  
Press DISPLAY.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
changes as shown.  
1 Station name*  
Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement  
available at xmradio.com (US residents) and  
xmradio.ca (Canadian residents). Only available  
in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada.  
© 2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights  
reserved. All other trademarks are the property  
of their respective owners  
2 Frequency**  
* This is displayed if you have entered a name for a  
preset station.  
**Returns to the original display when several seconds  
has elapsed.  
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To Activate XM Satellite Radio  
Note  
• To ensure optimal reception of XM’s satellite signal,  
move your antenna to various window locations  
around your home to see where the best reception will  
be received. Most XM customers place the antenna in  
a south-facing window with a clear view to the sky.  
Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner  
Dock, inserted the XM Mni-Tuner, connected  
®
the XM Dock to your XM Ready home audio  
system, and installed the antenna, you are ready  
to subscribe and begin receiving XM  
programming. There are three places to find  
your eight character XM Radio ID: on the XM  
Mini-Tuner, on the XM Mini-Tuner package,  
and on XM Channel 0. Record the Radio ID in  
the following eight squares for reference.  
Checking the XM Radio ID  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “XM”  
appears in the front panel display.  
2
3
Press D.TUNING.  
ssssssss  
Press 0, and then  
0.  
to select channel  
Note: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters  
“I,” “O,” “S,” or “F.” Activate your XM Satellite  
Radio service in the U.S. online at http://  
activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XM-  
4
Check the XM Radio ID in the front  
panel display.  
RADIO (1-800-967-2346). You will need a  
major credit card. XM will send a signal from  
the satellites to activate the full channel lineup.  
Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but  
during peak busy periods you may need to keep  
your XM Ready home audio system on for up to  
an hour. When you can access the full channel  
lineup on your XM Ready home audio system  
you are done. For more information or to  
subscribe in Canada, visit XM on the Web at  
www.xmradio.ca or call XM’s Listener Care at  
1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677)  
Receiving XM Radio  
broadcasts  
Before tuning, make sure to turn down the  
volume to minimum.  
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “XM”  
appears in the front panel display.  
Press TUNING + or – to select a  
channel.  
For slow tuning, press TUNING + or –  
briefly.  
For fast tuning, press and hold TUNING +  
or –.  
Connecting the XM Radio  
Before operating the system, connect the XM  
Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack.  
3
Adjust the volume by pressing  
VOLUME +/–.  
Selecting channels from a  
category (Category Tuning)  
AM  
SAT/CABLE  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
R
AUDIO IN  
L
L
VIDEO IN  
OPTICAL  
Y
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
You can select a channel from one category or  
all the categories by changing the category  
mode.  
S
VIDEO  
FM  
75  
(DVD ONLY)  
COAXIAL  
ANTENNA  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
AUDIO IN  
TV  
MONITOR OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
XM  
DMPORT1  
DMPORT2  
1
Press CATEGORY MODE repeatedly to  
select “ONE CAT.”  
• “ALL CAT” : You can select a channel  
from all the categories. The initial setting  
is “ALL CAT.”  
XM Jack  
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• “ONE CAT” : You can select a channel  
from one category. “CAT” lights up in the  
front panel display, when you set to “ONE  
CAT” mode.  
Displaying the XM Radio  
information in the front panel  
display  
2
Press CATEGORY + or – to select the  
category you want.  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press DISPLAY while tuning in  
the channel, the display changes 1 t 2 t ...  
t 1 t ...  
The category is selected and the channel  
with the lowest number in the specified  
category is selected.  
1 Channel name  
2 Channel number  
3 Category  
3
Press TUNING + or – to select the  
channel.  
4 Artist name/Feature  
5 Song/Program title  
Note  
• When you select a channel in the “ONE CAT” mode,  
the channel you selected may not be the one in the  
category you want. This is because one channel may  
belong to more than one category.  
• If you press CATEGORY + or – in the “ALL CAT”  
mode, the first channel of the next or previous  
category is selected (Category Skip).  
Selecting channels by  
inputting the channel number  
directly (Direct Tuning)  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “XM”  
appears in the front panel display.  
2
3
Press D.TUNING.  
Enter the channel number using the  
number buttons.  
4
Press  
.
The selected channel is tune in.  
Note  
• When you select channels by Direct Tuning, the  
category mode is automatically set to “ALL CAT.”  
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Selecting the channel by  
using the preset numbers  
Presetting XM Radio  
Channels  
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “XM”  
appears in the front panel display.  
You can select the channels you want directly by  
presetting them using the preset numbers.  
You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels.  
Press the number buttons to select the  
preset number you want.  
You can also select the number by pressing  
the PRESET + or –.  
Presetting channels  
You can select a preset number from 1 to  
30.  
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “XM”  
appears in the front panel display.  
Note  
Tune in the channel you want to preset.  
• The preset channel information will be updated  
depending on the service provided by the XM  
Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to.  
• When the XM Radio ID appears in the front panel  
display (“channel 0” is selected) (page 68), you  
cannot preset XM Radio channels. The XM Radio ID  
disappears when other than “channel 0” is selected.  
For details on selecting channels, see  
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
“MEMORY” appears in the front panel  
display.  
4
5
Press  
.
Press X/x repeatedly to select the  
preset number.  
Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available,  
and channel 1 is preset for all the preset  
numbers when you purchase the unit.  
Tip  
• You can select the preset number directly by  
pressing the number buttons.  
6
Press  
.
The channel is stored as the selected preset  
number.  
7
8
Repeat 2 to 6 to preset another  
channel.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
To change the preset number  
Restart from Step 1.  
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XM Radio messages list  
Message appears Explanation/Remedies  
ANTENNA  
The XM antenna is not  
connected or transmission is not  
being received properly.  
,Make sure that the antenna is  
securely connected.  
Try to disconnect the  
antenna then reconnect, or  
turn off the power then turn  
back on.  
UPDATING  
NO SIGNAL  
LOADING  
The encryption code is being  
updated.  
,Wait until the encryption  
code has been updated.  
The signal strength is too weak.  
,Adjust the antenna so that  
the signal strength is as  
strong as possible.  
The audio channel or  
information is being acquired.  
,Wait until the audio channel  
or information has been  
acquired.  
OFF AIR  
The selected channel is off the  
air.  
,Make sure that you selected  
the channel properly.  
Try to select another  
channel.  
----  
There is no characteristic  
information such as an artist  
name, song title or program title  
available.  
--  
The preset number entered is  
invalid number.  
,Enter a number from 1 to 30.  
CH ---  
The selected channel is not  
available.  
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Manufacturer  
RCA/PROSCAN  
SAMSUNG  
Code number  
503, 510, 544  
Other Operations  
515, 517, 544, 557, 566, 569,  
574  
Controlling the TV with the  
Supplied Remote  
SANYO  
SHARP  
508, 545, 567  
517, 535, 565  
TELEFUNKEN/  
SABA  
530, 537, 547, 549, 558  
By adjusting the remote signal, you can control  
your TV with the supplied remote.  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
530, 537, 547, 549  
535, 541, 551  
543, 567  
Note  
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the  
code number may reset itself to the default (SONY)  
setting. Reset the appropriate code number.  
CATV  
Manufacturer  
Code number  
Controlling TVs with the  
remote  
SONY  
821, 824, 825  
HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840  
JERROLD  
830, 831  
Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your  
TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table)  
using the number buttons. Then release TV  
[/1.  
JERROLD/GI  
806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811,  
812, 813, 814  
OAK  
841, 842, 843  
If you set successfully the manufacturer’s code,  
the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting  
is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times  
quickly.  
PANASONIC  
PIONEER  
816, 826, 832, 833, 834, 835  
828, 829  
SCIENTIFIC  
ATLANTA  
815, 816, 817, 844  
TOCOM/PHILIPS  
ZENITH  
830, 831  
826, 827  
Code numbers of controllable TVs  
If more than one code number is listed, try  
entering them one at a time until you find the one  
that works with your TV.  
To control the TV  
You can control the TV by using following  
buttons.  
TV  
Manufacturer  
SONY/AIWA  
DAEWOO  
FISHER  
Code number  
501 (default)  
503, 506, 515, 544  
508, 545  
By pressing  
TV [/1  
You can  
Turn the TV on or off.  
TV INPUT  
Switch the TV’s input source  
between the TV and other input  
sources.  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
533  
503, 514, 515, 517, 544, 557  
521, 522  
TV VOL +/–*  
TV CH +/–*  
Adjust the TV volume.  
Select the TV channel.  
ITT/NOKIA  
JVC  
516  
Number buttons* Select the TV channel.  
LG/GOLDSTAR  
LOEWE  
503, 515, 517, 544, 568  
515  
TOOLS*  
Displays the operation menu for  
the current display.  
MAGNAVOX  
503, 515, 517, 518, 544, 566  
RETURN*  
Return to the previous channel or  
layer on the menu of the TV.  
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 527, 544, 566, 568  
TV MENU*  
MUTING*  
Display the menu of the TV.  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
509, 553, 572  
518, 557, 558  
509, 525, 551  
Turn off the TV sound  
temporarily.  
PIONEER  
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You can  
Using the THEATRE SYNC  
Function  
C/X/x/c*,  
ENTER*  
*, Select the item on the menu.  
* To use these buttons while in the TV mode (the TV  
button lights up), press the TV button.  
THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your  
Sony TV and this system, changes the system  
mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s  
input source you set with one button push.  
- is for selecting a channel number greater than  
10. (For example, for channel 25, press -, then  
2 and 5.)  
Note  
Preparing for the THEATRE  
SYNC function  
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control  
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.  
• The TV mode turns off when you do not operate the  
remote for 10 seconds.  
Register the TV’s input source connected to this  
system.  
Press and hold TV INPUT while entering the  
code for the TV’s input source connected  
to this unit (see the table) using the number  
buttons.  
The TV’s input source is selected.  
If you successfully set the TV’s input source  
code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the  
setting is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes  
five times quickly.  
Set your TV’s input to the input you used to  
connect the unit. For details, see the operating  
instructions of your TV.  
By pressing Number  
TV’s input source  
TV INPUT  
0
No input source  
(Default)  
1
VIDEO1  
2
VIDEO2  
3
VIDEO3  
4
VIDEO4  
5
VIDEO5  
6
VIDEO6  
7
VIDEO7  
8
VIDEO8  
9*  
COMPONENT 1  
COMPONENT 2  
COMPONENT 3  
CLEAR*  
PICTURE  
NAVI*  
AUDIO*  
COMPONENT 4  
SUBTITLE* HDMI 1  
ANGLE*  
HDMI 2  
HDMI 3  
VIDEO  
FORMAT*  
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By pressing Number  
TV’s input source  
• This function is only for Sony TVs. (This function  
may not work on some Sony TVs.)  
MOVIE/  
MUSIC*  
HDMI 4  
• If distance between TV and this unit is too far, this  
function may not work. Install the unit near the TV.  
• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV  
and this unit while the TV button is flashing.  
• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV  
and this unit while entering the code.  
DYNAMIC HDMI 5  
BASS*  
* Except for North American models.  
Operating theTHEATRESYNC  
function  
Point the remote to the direction of TV and this  
unit, then press THEATRE SYNC once.  
While transmitting the code from the remote, the  
TV button flashes.  
If this function does not work, change the  
transmit time. The transmit time varies  
depending on the TV.  
To change the transmit time  
Press and hold TV CH +* while entering the  
code for transmit time (see the table) using  
the number buttons.  
The transmit time from the remote is selected.  
If you successfully set the transmit time code,  
the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting  
is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times  
quickly.  
* Functions as both TV CH + and SOUND FIELD +  
button.  
By pressing Number  
Transmit time  
TV CH +  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0.5 (Default)  
1
1.5  
2
3
4
5
6
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Using the Sound Effect  
Using the Sleep Timer  
You can set the system to turn off at a preset  
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.  
You can preset the time in 1 or 10-minutes  
increments.  
Reinforcing bass frequencies  
You can reinforce bass frequencies.  
Press DYNAMIC BASS.  
Press SLEEP.  
Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.  
Each time you press this button, the minutes  
display (the remaining time) changes as follows:  
To turn off the sound effect  
Press DYNAMIC BASS again.  
SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M  
R
r
SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M  
When you set the sleep timer, “SLEEP” lights  
up in the front panel display.  
To check the remaining time  
Press SLEEP once.  
To change the remaining time  
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired  
time.  
To cancel the sleep timer  
function  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”  
appears in the front panel display.  
To set the sleep timer using the  
system menu  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP” appears  
in the front panel display, then press  
or  
c.  
3 Press X/x to select a setting.  
The minutes display (the remaining time)  
changes as follows:  
SLEEP 90M y SLEEP 80M y SLEEP 70M  
Y
Y
SLEEP OFF y SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M  
Tip  
• You can select the remaining time by pressing  
the number buttons. In this case, you can preset  
the time in 1-minute increments.  
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4 Press  
.
Changing the Brightness  
of the Front Panel Display  
The setting is made and “SLEEP” lights up in  
the front panel display.  
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
The brightness of the front panel display can be  
set to either of 2 levels.  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”  
appears in the front panel display, then  
press  
or c.  
3
Press X/x to select the brightness of  
the front panel display.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• “DIMMER OFF”: Bright.  
• “DIMMER ON”: The front panel display  
and the Sony logo become dark.  
4
5
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
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• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter (not supplied), you may be able to operate a  
connected component using either the buttons on the  
remote or the unit. The following illustration shows  
an example of buttons that can be used in this case.  
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT Adapter  
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)  
adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable  
audio source or computer. By connecting a  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can  
enjoy sound from the connected component on  
the system.  
Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters  
vary in each area.  
For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, see “Connecting Other  
Note  
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H
• Do not connect an adaptor other than the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter to/from the unit while the system is  
turned on.  
x
X
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter (not supplied), the images are also output. In  
this case, the system outputs the composite video  
signal only regardless of the type of video signal.  
Playing the connected  
component on the system  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DMPORT1” or “DMPORT2” appears in  
the front panel display.  
2
Start playback of the connected  
component.  
The sound and images from the connected  
component are played on the system or  
connected TV.  
For operation details, see the operating  
instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter (not supplied).  
Tip  
• When listening to MP3 or other compressed music  
using a portable audio source, you can enhance the  
sound. Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until  
“A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display. To  
cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”  
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To insert a disc while the child  
lock function is on  
Deactivating the Buttons  
on the Unit  
Press Z on the remote to open the disc tray and  
press DISC SKIP repeatedly until the desired  
DISC indicator (1-5) lights up, then place a disc  
on the tray and press Z on the remote.  
(Child Lock)  
You can deactivate the buttons on the unit  
(except for "/1) for preventing misoperation,  
such as child mischief (child lock function).  
When the child lock function is activated, the  
buttons on the unit are locked and “  
up in the front panel display. (You can operate  
the system by using the remote.)  
” lights  
Note  
• When you operate the buttons on the unit while the  
child lock function is on, “CHILD LOCK” appears in  
the front panel display.  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “CHILD  
LOCK” appears in the front panel  
display, then press  
or c.  
3
Press X/x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• “OFF”: Child lock function off.  
• “ON”: Child lock function on.  
4
5
Tip  
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
• You can activate the child lock function by pressing  
x for more than 5 seconds (“  
” lights up in the  
front panel display).  
To cancel, press x for more than 5 seconds so that  
” disappears from the front panel display.  
To remove a disc while the child  
lock function is on  
Press Z on the remote and press DISC SKIP  
repeatedly until the desired DISC indicator (1-5)  
lights up.  
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Press X/x to select [ON t], then press  
.
Advanced Settings and Adjustments  
x If you have not entered a password  
The display for registering a new password  
appears.  
Locking Discs  
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,  
PARENTAL CONTROL)  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter a new 4-digit password,  
ENTER  
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions  
for the desired disc.  
then press  
.
• Custom Parental Control  
You can set playback restrictions so that the  
system will not play inappropriate discs.  
• Parental Control  
Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons, then press  
.
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be  
limited according to a predetermined level  
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be  
blocked or replaced with different scenes.  
The same password is used for both Custom  
Parental Control and Parental Control.  
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
x When you have already registered a  
password  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
Preventing playback of  
specific discs [CUSTOM  
PARENTAL CONTROL]  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter password, then press ENTER  
.
You can set the same Custom Parental Control  
password for up to 40 discs. When you set the  
41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.  
1
2
3
Insert the disc you want to lock.  
5
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password  
using the number buttons, then press  
.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop  
playback.  
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
[Custom parental control is set.] appears  
and the TV screen returns to the Control  
Menu display.  
in stop mode.  
The Control Menu display appears.  
Press X/x to select  
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press  
To turn off the Custom Parental  
Control function  
.
1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing  
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
appear.  
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)
)
1 2 2 7  
2 Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
.
3 Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press  
.
OFF  
ON  
PLAYER  
PASSWORD  
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3
Press X/x to select  
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press  
To play a disc for which Custom  
Parental Control is set  
.
1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental  
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
appear.  
Control is set.  
The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]  
display appears.  
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)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL  
Custom parental control is already  
OFF  
ON  
PLAYER  
PASSWORD  
set. To play, enter your password  
ENTER  
and press  
.
Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then  
press  
.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press  
The system is ready for playback.  
x If you have not entered a password  
The display for registering a new password  
appears.  
.
Tip  
• If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number  
“199703” using the number buttons when the  
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display asks  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter a new 4-digit password,  
you for your password, then press  
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.  
. The display  
ENTER  
then press  
.
Limiting playback for children  
[PARENTAL CONTROL]  
(DVD only)  
Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons, then press  
.
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited  
according to a predetermined level such as the  
age of the users. The [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
function allows you to set a playback limitation  
level.  
x When you have already registered a  
password  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
The Control Menu display appears.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter password, then press ENTER  
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5
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password  
using the number buttons, then press  
.
8
Press X/x to select the level you want,  
then press  
.
Parental Control setting is complete.  
The display for setting the playback  
limitation level appears.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
4: PG13  
USA  
STANDARD:  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
OFF  
USA  
STANDARD:  
The lower the value, the stricter the  
limitation.  
To turn off the Parental Control  
function  
Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then  
press  
.
The selection items for [STANDARD] are  
displayed.  
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.  
To play a disc for which Parental  
Control is set  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
1 Insert the disc and press H.  
The display for entering your password  
appears.  
LEVEL:  
OFF  
USA  
USA  
STANDARD:  
OTHERS  
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press  
.
The system starts playback.  
6
7
Press X/x to select a geographic area  
as the playback limitation level, then  
Tip  
• If you forget your password, remove the disc and  
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Preventing playback of specific  
you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703”  
press  
.
The area is selected.  
When you select [OTHERS t], select and  
enter a standard code in the table of  
(page 107) using the number buttons.  
using the number buttons, then press  
. The display  
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After  
you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in  
the unit and press H. When the display for entering  
your password appears, enter your new password.  
Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press  
.
Note  
The selection items for [LEVEL] are  
displayed.  
• When you play discs which do not have the Parental  
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this  
system.  
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change  
the parental control level while playing the disc. In  
this case, enter your password, then change the level.  
If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns  
to the previous level.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
OFF  
OFF  
STANDARD:  
8:  
7: NC17  
6:  
5:  
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Changing the password  
Getting Optimal Surround  
Sound for a Room  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
The Control Menu display appears.  
(SPEAKER FORMATION)  
2
Press X/x to select  
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press  
Depending on the shape of the room, there will  
be some speakers you cannot install. For the  
better surround sound, it is recommended that  
first you decide the position of the speakers.  
.
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
appear.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
3
Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t],  
then press  
.
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
2
Press  
DISPLAY when the system is  
in stop mode.  
4
5
6
Enter your 4-digit password using the  
The Control Menu display appears.  
number buttons, then press  
Enter a new 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press  
.
3
4
Press X/x to select  
FORMATION], then press  
[SPEAKER  
.
.
To confirm your password, re-enter it  
using the number buttons, then press  
.
(
(
)
)
1
3
T
4 4  
2 8  
DVD VIDEO  
0 : 0 3 : 0 4  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
AUTO CALIBRATION  
If you make a mistake entering  
your password  
Press C before you press  
correct number.  
and input the  
Press X/x to select [SPEAKER  
FORMATION], then press  
.
The options for [SPEAKER  
FORMATION] appear.  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
STANDARD  
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Press C/c to select a setting.  
• [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the  
speakers in front of the listening position.  
• [STANDARD]: when installing all the  
speakers normally.  
• [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: when  
installing the front and surround speakers  
in front of the listening position.  
Note  
• When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied  
with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed,  
[STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead.  
For details, see the operating instructions of the  
WAHT-SD1.  
• [NO CENTER]: when installing the front  
and surround speakers.  
• [SECOND ROOM]: when installing the  
front speakers in one room and surround  
speakers in another.  
• [NO SURROUND]: when installing the  
center and front speakers.  
Note  
• Speaker sound in the other room is the same as  
that of the front and surround speakers.  
• [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the  
front speakers.  
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• When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied  
with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed,  
[STANDARD (WIRED)] appears. For details,  
see the operating instructions of the WAHT-  
SD1.  
Calibrating the  
Appropriate Settings  
Automatically  
(AUTO CALIBRATION)  
D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)  
can set the appropriate surround sound  
automatically.  
Note  
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO  
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume  
down. Give consideration to children and neighbor.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
6
7
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then  
press  
2
Press  
DISPLAY when the system is  
.
in stop mode.  
• [YES]: continue with [AUTO  
CALIBRATION], see Step 4 of  
The Control Menu display appears.  
3
4
Press X/x to select  
[SPEAKER  
FORMATION], then press  
.
• [NO]: exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].  
(
(
)
)
1
3
T
4 4  
2 8  
DVD VIDEO  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
0 : 0 3 : 0 4  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
AUTO CALIBRATION  
Continue with AUTO CALIBRATION?  
YES  
NO  
Press X/x to select [AUTO  
CALIBRATION], then press  
.
Note  
• In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change  
the position of the speakers, it is recommended you  
set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO  
CALIBRATION].  
The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION]  
appear.  
AUTO CALIBRATION  
• To set [AUTO CALIBRATION], you need to  
connect the supplied calibration mic.  
Connect calibration mic. Start  
measurement?  
• The front panel display indicates the selected  
[SPEAKER FORMATION]. It does not indicate the  
speakers which output sound.  
YES  
NO  
• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting in  
[SPEAKER SETUP], the [SPEAKER  
FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD].  
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Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL  
MIC jack on the front panel, and set it up at  
the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not  
supplied). The front of each speaker should  
face the calibration mic, and there should be  
no obstruction between the speakers and the  
calibration mic. Be quiet during the  
measurement.  
Note  
• Avoid being in the measurement area and  
making noise during the measurement (about  
one minute), to avoid measurement failure.  
During the measurement, test signals are output  
from the speakers.  
• The environment of the room in which the  
system is installed may affect measurements.  
• If an error message appears, follow the message,  
then select [YES].  
An error message appears when:  
– the headphones are connected.  
– the calibration mic is not connected.  
– front speakers are not correctly connected.  
– surround speakers are not correctly  
connected.  
AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC  
Calibration mic  
– front and surround speakers are not correctly  
connected.  
– subwoofer is not connected.  
6
Press C/X/x/c to select [YES] or [NO],  
then press  
.
x The measurement is OK.  
Disconnect the calibration mic, then select  
[YES]. The result is implemented.  
Measurement complete.  
FRONT L :  
FRONT R :  
16ft 4.87m 0.0dB  
16ft 4.87m 0.0dB  
16ft 4.87m + 1.0dB  
16ft 4.87m + 4.0dB  
CENTER  
:
SUBWOOFER :  
SURROUND L :  
SURROUND R :  
10ft 3.04m  
10ft 3.04m  
-
2.0dB  
2.0dB  
-
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select  
“YES”.  
YES  
NO  
x The measurement is not OK.  
Follow the message, then select [YES] to  
retry.  
5
Press X/x to select [YES], then press  
.
Measurement failure.  
Calibration starts.  
Check speaker connection.  
Retry?  
Measuring. Please wait a moment.  
YES  
NO  
Tip  
• You can check the distance between the listening  
position and each speaker. See page 92.  
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• While the Auto Calibration function works:  
– do not turn off the power.  
– do not press any button.  
Using the Setup Display  
By using the Setup Display, you can make  
various adjustments to items such as picture and  
sound.  
For an overall list of Setup Display items, see  
– do not change the volume.  
– do not change the function.  
– do not change the disc.  
– do not insert or eject a disc.  
– do not connect the headphones.  
– do not disconnect the calibration mic.  
Displayed items vary depending on the country  
model.  
Note  
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over  
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions  
described may work.  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
The Control Menu display appears.  
2
Press X/x to select  
then press  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
[SETUP],  
.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
T
0 : 0 0 : 0 2  
QUICK  
QUICK  
CUSTOM  
RESET  
3
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ORIGINAL  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
AUDIO FOLLOW  
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Press X/x to select the setup item from  
the displayed list: [LANGUAGE  
SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM  
SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then  
To reset all of the [SETUP]  
settings  
1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press  
.
press  
.
2 Select [YES] using X/x.  
You can also quit the process and return to the  
The Setup item is selected.  
Example: [SCREEN SETUP]  
Control Menu display by selecting [NO] here.  
3 Press  
.
Selected item  
All the settings explained on pages 88 to 94  
return to the default settings. Do not press [/  
1 while resetting the system as it takes a few  
seconds to complete.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
ON  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
JACKET PICTURE  
FULL  
Note  
• When you turn the system on after resetting and no  
disc is in the unit, the guide message appears on the  
TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup (page 24),  
Setup items  
press  
, to return to normal screen, press CLEAR.  
5
6
Select an item using X/x, then press  
.
The options for the selected item appear.  
Example: [TV TYPE]  
SCREEN SETUP  
16:9  
16:9  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
TV TYPE:  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
Options  
Select a setting using X/x, then press  
.
The setting is selected and setup is  
complete.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
FULL  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
Selected setting  
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Setting the Display or  
Sound Track Language  
[LANGUAGE SETUP]  
Settings for the Display  
[SCREEN SETUP]  
Choose settings according to the TV to be  
connected.  
[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set  
various languages for the on-screen display or  
sound track.  
Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display.  
Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup  
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup  
The default settings are underlined.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
YCB  
16:9  
YCB  
CR/RGB (HDMI):  
CR  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
ON  
OSD:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
ORIGINAL  
OFF  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
AUDIO FOLLOW  
FULL  
x [TV TYPE]  
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3  
standard or wide).  
x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)  
Switches the display language on the TV screen.  
The default setting varies, depending on the  
country model.  
x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)  
You can select the desired language for the  
disc’s menu.  
[16:9]  
Select this when you connect a  
wide-screen TV or a TV with a  
wide mode function.  
x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the sound track.  
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language  
given priority in the disc is selected.  
[4:3 LETTER  
BOX]  
Select this when you connect a 4:3  
screen TV. Displays a wide picture  
with bands on the upper and lower  
portions of the TV screen.  
x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded  
on the DVD VIDEO.  
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the  
language for the subtitles changes according to  
the language you selected for the sound track.  
[4:3 PAN SCAN]  
Select this when you connect a 4:3  
screen TV. Automatically displays  
the wide picture on the entire  
screen and cuts off the portions  
that do not fit.  
Tip  
• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],  
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code  
number buttons.  
Note  
• When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO],  
or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD  
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be  
automatically selected (depending on the disc, the  
language may not be selected automatically).  
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[16:9]  
[JACKET  
PICTURE]  
The jacket picture (still picture)  
appears, but only when the jacket  
picture is already recorded on the  
disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the  
disc does not contain a jacket  
picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture  
appears.  
[4:3 LETTER BOX]  
[4:3 PAN SCAN]  
[GRAPHICS]  
A preset picture stored in the  
system appears.  
[BLUE]  
The background color is blue.  
The background color is black.  
[BLACK]  
x [BLACK LEVEL]  
Note  
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video  
signals output from the jacks other than  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT.  
• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be  
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or  
vice versa.  
x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]  
Selects the type of HDMI signal output from  
HDMI OUT jack.  
[ON]  
Sets the black level of the output  
signal to the standard level.  
[OFF]  
Lowers the standard black level.  
Use this when the picture becomes  
too white.  
[YCBCR]  
[RGB]  
Outputs YCBCR signals.  
Outputs RGB signals.  
x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]  
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video  
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT jacks.  
Note  
• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set  
[YCBCR] to [RGB].  
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment  
with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically  
output even when you select [YCBCR].  
You cannot select this and the setting is not  
effective when the system outputs progressive  
signal.  
x [SCREEN SAVER]  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
Sets the black level of the output  
signal to the standard level.  
The screen saver image appears when you leave  
the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes,  
or when you play back a CD, DATA CD (MP3  
audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) for more  
than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help  
prevent your display device from becoming  
Raise the standard black level.  
Use this when the picture becomes  
too black.  
x [4:3 OUTPUT]  
damaged (ghosting). Press any button (e.g.,  
button) to cancel the screen saver.  
H
This setting is effective only when you set [TV  
TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9]  
(page 88). Adjust to watch 4:3 aspect ratio  
progressive signals. If you can change the aspect  
ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p)  
compatible TV, change the setting on your TV,  
not the system. Note that this setting is effective  
only for HDMI connection or progressive  
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT jacks.  
[ON]  
Turns on the screen saver.  
Turns off the screen saver.  
[OFF]  
x [BACKGROUND]  
Selects the background color or picture on the  
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD,  
DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3  
audio).  
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Note  
• This setting is effective only when  
“PROGRESSIVE” is selected by using VIDEO  
FORMAT (page 32).  
Custom Settings  
[CUSTOM SETUP]  
Use this to set up playback related and other  
settings.  
[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. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio  
signal with black bands on left and  
right sides of the image.  
Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display.  
The default settings are underlined.  
CUSTOM SETUP  
OFF  
OFF  
AUTO  
OFF  
ON  
HDMI CONTROL:  
STB SYNCHRO:  
PAUSE MODE:  
TRACK SELECTION:  
MULTI-DISC RESUME:  
AUDIO DRC:  
OFF  
OFF  
AUDIO (HDMI):  
16:9 aspect ratio TV  
x [HDMI CONTROL]  
Switches the HDMI CONTROL function on or  
off. This function is available when you connect  
the system and TV with the HDMI cord. For  
details on this function, see the HDMI  
CONTROL Guide (supplied separately).  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
Sets the HDMI CONTROL  
function to off.  
Sets the HDMI CONTROL  
function to on.  
You can operate mutually  
between components that are  
connected with the HDMI cord.  
Note  
• When you set to [ON] without the HDMI connection  
of the TV, [Please verify the HDMI connection]  
appears and you can not set to [ON].  
x [STB SYNCHRO]  
Switches the STB SYNCHRO function on or  
off. This function is available when you connect  
the system and TV with the HDMI cord and you  
set [HDMI CONTROL] to [ON]. For details on  
this function, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide  
(supplied separately).  
[OFF]  
Sets the STB SYNCHRO function  
to off.  
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x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track.  
Useful for watching movies at low volume late  
at night.  
[ON]  
Sets the STB SYNCHRO function  
to on.  
Note  
• This function is available only when you set [HDMI  
CONTROL] to [ON].  
[OFF]  
No compression of dynamic  
range.  
x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/  
DVD-RW only)  
Selects the picture in pause mode.  
[STANDARD]  
Reproduces the sound track with  
the kind of dynamic range that the  
recording engineer intended.  
[AUTO]  
[MAX]  
The picture, including subjects  
that move dynamically, is output  
with no jitter. Normally select this  
position.  
Compresses dynamic range fully.  
x [AUDIO (HDMI)]  
Selects the audio output status from the HDMI  
OUT jack.  
[FRAME]  
The picture, including subjects  
that do not move dynamically, is  
output in high resolution.  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
The sound is not output from the  
HDMI OUT jack.  
x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Gives the sound track which contains the highest  
number of channels priority when you play a  
DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats  
(PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital  
format) are recorded.  
Outputs audio signals by  
converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or  
96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to 48  
kHz/ 16 bit PCM.  
Note  
• When you connect the unit and TV with the HDMI  
cord and [ON] is selected, AUDIO DRC, A/V SYNC,  
DYNAMIC BASS, MOVIE/MUSIC, and sound field  
are not applied to the sound that is output from the  
TV.  
[OFF]  
No priority given.  
Priority given.  
[AUTO]  
Note  
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may  
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has  
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in  
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 88). (Depending on  
the disc, this function may not work.)  
• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio  
tracks have the same number of channels, the system  
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG  
audio tracks in this order.  
x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/  
VIDEO CD only)  
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or  
off.  
[ON]  
Stores the resume settings in  
memory for up to 40 discs.  
[OFF]  
Does not store the resume settings  
in memory. Playback restarts at  
the resume point only for the  
current disc in the unit.  
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Note  
• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the  
[SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to  
[STANDARD].  
Settings for the Speakers  
[SPEAKER SETUP]  
x [DISTANCE (FRONT)]  
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set  
connection of the speakers and their distance  
from your listening position. Then use the test  
tone to adjust the level and the balance of the  
speakers to the same level.  
The default distance setting for the speakers in  
relation to the listening position is shown below.  
When you set the distance using the Quick Setup  
(page 24), the settings is automatically  
displayed.  
Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup  
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup  
The default settings are underlined.  
Note  
• You cannot operate these setup items when you  
connect headphones to the unit.  
0.00 - 7.00 m2)  
0 - 23 ft  
/
SPEAKER SETUP  
CONNECTION:  
DISTANCE(FRONT):  
DISTANCE(SURROUND):  
LEVEL(FRONT):  
LEVEL(SURROUND):  
TEST TONE:  
FRONT:  
OFF  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
CENTER:  
SURROUND:  
SUBWOOFER:  
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display  
when you move the speakers.  
To return to the default setting  
when changing a setting  
[L/R]  
Front speaker distance from the  
listening position can be set from  
0.00 to 7.00 meters2) (0 to 23 ft).  
Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that  
only the [CONNECTION] setting does not  
return to the default setting.  
3.00 m/10 ft1)3)  
[CENTER]  
Center speaker distance from the  
listening position can be set from  
0.00 to 7.00 meters2) (0 to 23 ft).  
3.00 m/10 ft1)3)  
(appears when you  
x [CONNECTION]  
If you do not connect center or surround  
speakers, set the parameters for [CENTER] and  
[SURROUND]. Since the front speaker and  
subwoofer setting is fixed, you cannot change  
them.  
set [CENTER] to  
[YES] in the  
[CONNECTION]  
setting.)  
[SUBWOOFER]  
3.00 m/10 ft1)3)  
Subwoofer distance from the  
listening position can be set from  
0.00 to 7.00 meters2) (0 to 23 ft).  
[FRONT]  
[YES]  
[CENTER]  
[YES]: Normally select this.  
[NONE]: Select this if no center  
speaker is used.  
1)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 24), the  
default settings are changed.  
2)0.00 to 7.01 meters for North American models.  
3)3.04 m/10 ft for North American models.  
[SURROUND]  
[YES]: Normally select this.  
[NONE]: Select this if no  
surround speaker is used.  
[SUBWOOFER]  
[YES]  
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x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]  
[CENTER]  
0.0 dB  
(appears when you  
set [CENTER] to  
[YES] in the  
[CONNECTION]  
setting.)  
Set this between –6.0 dB and  
+6.0 dB.  
The default distance setting for the speakers in  
relation to the listening position is shown below.  
When you set the distance using the Quick Setup  
(page 24), the settings is automatically  
displayed.  
[SUBWOOFER]  
+2.0 dB  
Set this between –6.0 dB and  
+6.0 dB.  
x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]  
You can vary the level of surround speakers as  
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]  
for easy adjustment.  
0.00 - 7.00 m2)  
0 - 23 ft  
/
[L/R]  
0.0 dB  
(appears when you  
Set this between –6.0 dB and  
+6.0 dB.  
set [SURROUND]  
to [YES] in the  
[CONNECTION]  
setting.)  
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display  
when you move the speakers.  
To adjust the volume of all the  
speakers at one time  
[L/R]  
Surround speaker distance  
from the listening position can  
be set from 0.00 to 7.00  
meters2) (0 to 23 ft).  
Turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press  
VOLUME +/– on the remote.  
3.00 m/10 ft1)3)  
(appears when you  
set [SURROUND] to  
[YES] in the  
[CONNECTION]  
setting.)  
x [TEST TONE]  
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust  
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL  
(SURROUND)].  
1)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 24), the  
default settings are changed.  
2)0.00 to 7.01 meters for North American models.  
3)3.04 m/10 ft for North American models.  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
The test tone is not emitted from the  
speakers.  
The test tone is emitted from each speaker  
in sequence while adjusting level. When  
you select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP]  
items, the test tone is emitted from each  
speaker in sequence.  
Note  
• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE]  
setting may not be effective.  
• When the speaker distance setting is not in the  
recommended range,  
being the number).  
recommended distance.  
/
** m is displayed (**  
Adjusting the speaker level by  
using the test tone  
indicates over the  
indicates below.  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
x [LEVEL (FRONT)]  
You can vary the level of front speakers as  
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]  
for easy adjustment.  
The Control Menu display appears.  
2
Press X/x to select  
then press  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
[SETUP],  
.
[L/R]  
0.0 dB  
Set this between –6.0 dB and  
+6.0 dB.  
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3
4
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
Returning to the Default  
Settings  
The Setup Display appears.  
Press X/x repeatedly to select  
[SPEAKER SETUP], then press  
c.  
or  
You can return the system parameters, such as  
preset stations, to the default settings.  
5
6
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST  
TONE], then press or c.  
x
"/1  
A
Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON],  
then press  
.
You will hear the test tone from each  
speaker in sequence.  
7
From your listening position, adjust the  
value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL  
(SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c.  
1
2
Press "/1 to turn on the system.  
Press x, A, and "/1 on the unit at the  
same time.  
The test tone is emitted from only the  
speaker which you are adjusting.  
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel  
display and the default settings are returned.  
8
Press  
when you have finished  
making adjustments.  
9
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST  
TONE], then press  
Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF],  
then press  
.
10  
.
Note  
• The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI  
OUT jack.  
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On adjusting volume  
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section  
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you  
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level  
section is suddenly played.  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On cleaning  
On power sources  
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not  
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To  
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by  
the cord.  
On placement  
• Place the system in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.  
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet  
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.  
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do  
not place the unit in a confined space where  
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.  
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything  
on the system. The system is equipped with a high  
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked,  
the unit can overheat and malfunction.  
On cleaning discs, disc/lens  
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 the TV screen to have  
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after  
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,  
place the speakers further away from the TV set.  
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)  
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block  
the ventilation slots.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still  
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as  
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct  
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or  
shock.  
video image or on-screen display image on your  
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still  
video image or on-screen display image displayed  
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk  
permanent damage to your television screen.  
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to  
this.  
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is  
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.  
• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with  
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large  
loudspeakers.  
On moving the system  
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.  
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select  
On operation  
“DVD.”  
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm  
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture  
may condense on the lenses inside the control unit.  
Should this occur, the system may not operate  
properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the  
system turned on for about half an hour until the  
moisture evaporates.  
2 Make sure that all discs are removed from  
the unit.  
3 Press H and "/1 simultaneously.  
“MECHA LOCK” appears in the front panel  
display after “STANDBY.”  
4 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead)  
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you  
don’t, the disc may be damaged.  
from the wall outlet (mains).  
• 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  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the system, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the  
problem before requesting repairs. Should any  
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
On handling discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its  
edge. Do not touch the surface.  
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.  
Note that if service personnel changes some  
parts during repair, these parts may be retained.  
Power  
The power is not turned on.  
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is  
connected securely.  
• 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.  
• Press "/1 after “STANDBY” disappears from the  
front panel display.  
If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH POWER” appear  
alternately in the front panel display.  
Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the  
following items after “STANDBY” disappears.  
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?  
• Are you using only the specified speakers?  
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the  
system?  
• 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.  
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.  
Picture  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
There is no picture.  
• The video connecting cords are not connected  
securely.  
This system can only play back a standard  
circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular  
discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause  
a malfunction.  
• The video connecting cords are damaged.  
• The unit is not connected to the correct TV input  
jack (page 19, 30).  
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you  
can view pictures from the system.  
Do not use a disc that has a commercially  
available accessory attached, such as a label or  
ring.  
• 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) (page 32).  
• 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) (page 32).  
• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.  
• The unit is connected to an input device that is not  
HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content  
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protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel  
does not light up). See page 110.  
• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch  
on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is  
placed near the speakers.  
• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output,  
changing the type of video signal output from the  
HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO FORMAT  
may solve the problem (page 31).  
Sound  
There is no sound.  
Connect the TV and the unit using a video jack  
other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s  
input to the connected video input so that you can  
see the on-screen displays. Change the type of  
video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack,  
and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the  
picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and  
try other options.  
• The speaker cord is not connected securely.  
• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON”  
is displayed in the front panel display.  
• The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion  
Play mode. Press H to return to normal play  
mode.  
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press  
H to return to normal play mode.  
• You have selected “PROGRESSIVE” using the  
VIDEO FORMAT button on the remote  
(“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display)  
even though your TV cannot accept the  
progressive signal. In this case, disconnect the  
HDMI cord from the unit and then select  
“INTERLACE” so that “PROGRE” turns off.  
• If the signal from the S VIDEO OUT jack is  
distorted, change the type of video signal output  
from the HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO  
FORMAT to [720 × 480p]* (page 31).  
• Check the speaker settings (page 92).  
• The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack  
does not conform to the audio signal format, in  
this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM  
SETUP] to [ON] (page 91).  
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to  
[ON] (page 91).  
• The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI  
(digital visual interface) device (DVI (digital  
visual interface) jacks do not accept audio  
signals).  
* Depending on the country, [720 × 576p] may  
appear.  
• Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on  
again. 2 Turn the connected equipment off and  
on again. 3 Disconnect and then connect the  
HDMI cord again.  
Picture noise appears.  
• The disc is dirty or flawed.  
• 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. If you still experience  
problems even when you connect your unit  
directly to your TV, try connecting your unit to  
your TV’s S video input (page 30).  
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or  
reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
There is no sound from the subwoofer.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (page  
19, 92).  
Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV  
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does  
not fill the TV screen.  
• Set the sound field to “A.F.D. STD” (page 42).  
• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.  
Severe hum or noise is heard.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen.  
The subwoofer and the front speakers in this system  
are magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic  
leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a  
high-strength magnet is employed. If this happens,  
check the following items:  
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a  
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft)  
away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a  
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
• Clean the disc.  
• If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or  
projector, install the speakers at least 0.3 meters  
(1.0 ft) from the TV set.  
• If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set  
once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.  
• If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther  
away from the TV set.  
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• The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct  
tuning.  
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a  
VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.  
• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO  
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations  
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning  
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 65).  
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in  
the front panel display.  
• Make sure the unit is connected properly.  
The surround effect is difficult to hear when  
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG  
audio sound track.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (page 42).  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (page  
19, 92).  
The remote does not function.  
• There are obstacles between the remote and the  
unit.  
• The distance between the remote and the unit is  
too far.  
• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not  
be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or  
stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby  
Digital or MPEG audio format.  
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on  
the unit.  
• The batteries in the remote are weak.  
The sound comes from the center speaker  
only.  
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from  
the center speaker only.  
The disc does not play.  
• There is no disc inserted.  
• The disc is upside down.  
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.  
• The disc is skewed on the disc tray.  
• The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 6).  
• The region code on the DVD does not match the  
system.  
No sound is heard from the center speaker.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (page  
19, 92).  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (page 42).  
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center  
speaker may be less noticeable.  
• 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.  
• A 2 channel source is being played.  
No sound or only a very low-level sound is  
heard from the surround speakers.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (page  
19, 92).  
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.  
• The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format  
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or  
Joliet.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (page 42).  
• Depending on the source, the effect of the  
surround speakers may be less noticeable.  
• A 2 channel source is being played.  
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3  
format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk  
Format).  
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension  
“.MP3.”  
There is no sound from the speakers that are  
indicated in the front panel display.  
• The front panel display indicates the selected  
[SPEAKER FORMATION]. It does not indicate  
the speakers which output sound (page 42, 82).  
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it  
has the extension “.MP3.”  
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO  
format.  
The beginning of the sound is cut off.  
• Set the Movie/Music mode to “MOVIE” or  
“MUSIC” (page 41).  
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to  
[IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 62).  
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]  
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then  
on.  
• Set the sound field to “A.F.D. STD(page 42).  
Operation  
The JPEG image file cannot be played.  
• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format  
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or  
Joliet.  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected  
securely. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an  
external antenna (aerial) if necessary.  
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format  
that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).  
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• It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”  
• It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in  
normal mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in  
Progressive JPEG which is mainly used on the  
Internet WEB site.  
The language for the sound track cannot be  
changed.  
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD  
being played.  
• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the  
sound track.  
• It does not fit the TV screen (those images are  
reduced).  
The subtitle language cannot be changed.  
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the  
DVD being played.  
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to  
[AUDIO (MP3)] (page 62).  
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]  
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then  
on.  
• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.  
The subtitle cannot be turned off.  
• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.  
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file  
starts playing simultaneously.  
• [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3,  
The angles cannot be changed.  
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being  
played (page 56).  
The titles of album/track/file name are not  
displayed correctly.  
• The system can only display numbers and letters  
of the alphabets. Other characters are displayed as  
[*].  
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.  
A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED”  
appears in the front panel display.  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
A disc does not start playing from the  
beginning.  
• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has  
been selected.  
[Data error] appears on the TV screen when  
playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
• The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you want to  
play is broken.  
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before  
playing a disc.  
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
• The JPEG image file format does not conform to  
DCF.  
• Resume Play has been selected.  
During stop, press x on the unit or the remote and  
then start playback (page 47).  
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or  
“.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.  
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically  
appears on the TV screen.  
The system does not work normally.  
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from  
the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after  
several minutes.  
The system starts playing the disc  
automatically.  
• The DVD features an auto playback function.  
The unit does not work and “CHILD LOCK”  
appears in the front panel display when you  
press any button on the unit.  
Playback stops automatically.  
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.  
While playing such a disc, the system stops  
playback at the auto pause signal.  
• Set the child lock function to off (page 78).  
The HDMI CONTROL function does not work.  
• When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel  
display, check the HDMI connection (page 30).  
• Set the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in [CUSTOM  
SETUP] to [ON] (page 90).  
You cannot perform some functions such as  
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat  
Play.  
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to  
perform some of the operations above. See the  
operating instructions that came with the disc.  
• Make sure that the connected component is  
compatible with the HDMI CONTROL function.  
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the  
connected component is connected securely.  
• Check the connected component’s setting for the  
HDMI CONTROL function. See the operating  
instructions of the component.  
Messages do not appear on the TV screen in  
the language you want.  
• In the Setup Display, select the desired language  
for the on-screen display in [OSD] under  
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 88).  
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• If you change the HDMI connection, connect and  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), or  
have a power failure, set the [HDMI CONTROL]  
setting in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [OFF], then set  
the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in [CUSTOM  
SETUP] to [ON] (page 90).  
Self-diagnosis Function  
(When letters/numbers appear in the  
display)  
• For details on the HDMI CONTROL function, see  
the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied  
separately).  
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.  
No sound is output from the system and TV  
while using the System Audio Control  
function.  
• Set the [AUDIO (HDMI)] setting in [CUSTOM  
SETUP] to [ON] (page 91).  
C:13:50  
• Make sure that the connected TV is compatible  
with the System Audio Control function.  
• For details on the System Audio Control function,  
see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied  
separately).  
First 3  
Cause and/or corrective action  
characters of  
the service  
number  
C 13  
The disc is dirty.  
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth  
C 31  
The disc is not inserted correctly.  
,Restart the system, then re-insert  
the disc correctly.  
E XX  
To prevent a malfunction, the  
system has performed the self-  
diagnosis function.  
(xx is a number)  
,Contact your nearest Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility and give the 5-  
character service number.  
Example: E 61 10  
When displaying the version  
number on the TV screen  
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.  
VER.X.XX  
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Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
North American, Mexican, and Latin American  
models:  
10.7 MHz  
Specifications  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
for the US model  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the  
interval set at 10 kHz)  
531 – 1,710 kHz (with the  
interval set at 9 kHz)  
DISTORTION:  
With 3 ohms loads, both  
channels driven, from 120  
- 20,000 Hz; rated 84 watts  
per channel minimum  
RMS power, with no more  
than 0.7 % total harmonic  
distortion from 250 milli  
watts to rated output.  
European, Russian, and Middle Eastern models:  
531 – 1,602 kHz (with the  
interval set at 9 kHz)  
Australian and New Zealand models:  
531 – 1,710 kHz (with the  
interval set at 9 kHz)  
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the  
interval set at 10 kHz)  
Amplifier section  
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power  
FL/FR/C/SL/SR*:143watts  
(per channel at 3 ohms, 1  
kHz, 10 % THD)  
Other models:  
531 – 1,602 kHz (with the  
interval set at 9 kHz)  
530 – 1,610 kHz (with the  
interval set at 10 kHz)  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
450 kHz  
Subwoofer*: 285 watts (at  
1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10 %  
THD)  
Antenna (aerial)  
Intermediate frequency  
Video section  
Outputs  
*
Depending on the sound field settings and the source,  
there may be no sound output.  
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
S VIDEO:  
Inputs (Analog)  
TV (AUDIO IN)  
SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV  
AUDIO IN  
Inputs (Digital)  
SAT/CABLE (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN)  
Impedance: 75 ohms/–  
Outputs (Analog)  
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms  
COMPONENT:  
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p  
75 ohms  
Sensitivity: 450/250 mV  
Sensitivity: 250/125 mV  
HDMI OUT: Type A (19  
pin)  
Phones  
Accepts low-and high-  
impedance headphones.  
Inputs  
SAT/CABLE:  
1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
COMPONENT:  
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p  
75 ohms  
DVD system  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
(DVD: λ = 650 nm)  
(CD: λ = 790 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
Speakers (DAV-HDX500)  
Front (SS-TS74)  
Signal format system  
NTSC  
Speaker system  
Two way, Bass reflex,  
magnetically shielded  
Woofer: 65 mm (2 /8  
inches) dia, cone type × 2  
Tweeter: 50 mm (2 inches)  
dia, cone type  
Tuner section  
System  
5
Speaker unit  
PLL quartz-locked digital  
synthesizer  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
North American models: 87.5-108.0 MHz (100 kHz  
step)  
Rated impedance  
3.0 ohms  
Other models:  
87.5-108.0 MHz (50 kHz  
step)  
Antenna (aerial)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
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Dimensions (approx.)  
Mass (approx.)  
111 × 827 × 75 mm (4 /8 ×  
Center (SS-CT72)  
Speaker system  
5
32 /8 × 3 inches) (w/h/d)  
316 × 1,041 - 1,339 × 316  
mm (12 /2 × 41-52 /4 × 12  
/2 inches) (w/h/d) with  
Closed, magnetically  
shielded  
1
3
3
3
Speaker unit  
30 × 60 mm (1 /16 × 2 /8  
inches), cone type  
3.0 ohms  
1
stand  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
2.3 kg (5 lb 2 oz)  
4.6 kg (10 lb 3 oz) with  
stand  
381 × 48 × 62 mm  
15  
1
(15 × 1 /16 × 2 /2 inches)  
(w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz)  
Center (SS-CT72)  
Speaker system  
Closed, magnetically  
shielded  
30 × 60 mm (1 /16 × 2 /8  
inches), cone type  
3.0 ohms  
Surround (SS-TS71)  
Speaker system  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
3
3
Speaker unit  
5
Speaker unit  
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia,  
Rated impedance  
cone type  
3.0 ohms  
Dimensions (approx.)  
381 × 48 × 62 mm  
(15 × 1 /16 × 2 /2 inches)  
(w/h/d)  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
15  
1
3
93 × 162 × 75 mm (3 /4 ×  
1
6 /2 × 3 inches) (w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz)  
Mass (approx.)  
0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz)  
Surround (SS-TS72)  
Speaker system  
Subwoofer (SS-WS74)  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia,  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Bass reflex  
160 mm (6 /8 inches) dia,  
3
5
Speaker unit  
cone type  
1.5 ohms  
cone type  
3.0 ohms  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
3
3
220 × 394 × 350 mm (8 /4  
93 × 221 × 75 mm (3 /4 ×  
5
7
3
× 15 /8 × 13 /8 inches)  
(w/h/d)  
8 /4 × 3 inches) (w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)  
Mass (approx.)  
6.5 kg (14 lb 6 oz)  
Subwoofer (SS-WS74)  
General  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Bass reflex  
160 mm (6 /8 inches) dia,  
cone type  
1.5 ohms  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
3
Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)  
DC OUT: 5 V, 700 mA  
On: 180 W  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Power consumption  
3
220 × 394 × 350 mm (8 /4  
Standby: 0.3 W (at the  
Power Saving mode)  
5
7
× 15 /8 × 13 /8 inches)  
(w/h/d)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
DAV-HDX500:  
Mass (approx.)  
6.5 kg (14 lb 6 oz)  
430 × 86 × 415 mm (17 ×  
1
3
3 /2 × 16 /8 inches) (w/h/d)  
incl. projecting parts  
Speakers (DAV-HDX501W)  
Front (SS-TS73)  
Speaker system  
DAV-HDX501W:  
430 × 86 × 435 mm (17 ×  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
1
1
3 /2 × 17 /4 inches) (w/h/d)  
incl. projecting parts  
shielded  
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia,  
cone type  
5
Speaker unit  
Mass (approx.)  
DAV-HDX500:  
DAV-HDX501W:  
5.2 kg (11 lb 8 oz)  
5.4 kg (11 lb 15 oz)  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
3.0 ohms  
3
93 × 539 × 75 mm (3 /4 ×  
1
21 /4 × 3 inches) (w/h/d)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
300 × 1,039 - 1,230 × 300  
7
1
mm (11 /8 × 41 - 48 /2 ×  
7
11 /8 inches) (w/h/d) with  
stand  
Mass (approx.)  
1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)  
3.0 kg (6 lb 10 oz) with  
stand  
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• Front speakers (2)  
Glossary  
• Center speaker (1)  
• Surround speakers (2)  
• Subwoofer (1)  
Album  
Section of a music piece or an image on a data  
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.  
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
• Speaker cords (6, red/white/green/gray/blue/purple)  
• Video Cord (1)  
Chapter  
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is  
composed of several chapters.  
• Remote Commander (remote) (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
• Calibration mic (1)  
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration  
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed  
by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts  
the speaker settings to your listening  
• Foot pads (1 set)  
• Posts (2)  
• Bases (2)  
environment in a short period of time.  
• Mounting plates (2)  
Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer  
Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master  
• Post covers (2)  
• Screws (large, with washer) (8)  
• Screws (small, silver) (4)  
• Screws (small, black) (2)  
• WAHT-SD1 (1) (DAV-HDX501W only)  
• Operating Instructions  
• HDMI CONTROL Guide  
• Speaker and TV connections (card)  
• Voucher (1) (DAV-HDX500 only)  
technology, the Digital Direct Twin Drive  
Subwoofer features two S-Master Digital  
Amplifiers that provide dedicated power to a  
strategically located subwoofer for astounding  
sound performance. Easy to set up, Digital  
Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer provides a stable  
sound field over a much larger listening area  
without having to adjust frequency levels.  
•Standby power consumption 0.3 W (or  
less).  
Dolby Digital  
This movie theater sound format is more  
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In  
this format, the surround speakers output stereo  
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a  
subwoofer channel for deep bass is  
•Halogenated flame retardants are not  
used in the printed wiring boards.  
•Over 85 % power efficiency of  
amplifier block is achieved with the  
full digital amplifier, S-master.  
independently provided. This format is also  
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel  
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions  
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six  
channels in this format are recorded separately  
for superior channel separation. Furthermore,  
since all the signals are processed digitally, less  
signal degradation occurs.  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth  
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is  
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix  
surround decoder that extracts the spatial  
properties of the original recording without  
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.  
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x Movie mode  
processes allocated data according to the status  
of the picture.  
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as  
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more  
realistic audio presence.  
Furthermore, various advanced functions such  
as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental  
Control functions are provided with the DVD.  
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television  
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby  
Surround. The result is enhanced sound field  
directionality that approaches the quality of  
discrete 5.1-channel sound.  
x Music mode  
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music  
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound  
space.  
DVD+RW  
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and  
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording  
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO  
format.  
Dolby Surround Pro Logic  
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,  
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four  
channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with  
the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby  
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right  
panning more naturally and localizes sounds  
more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby  
Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of  
surround speakers and a center speaker. The  
surround speakers output monaural sound.  
DVD-RW  
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc  
that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The  
DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode  
and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video  
mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO,  
while discs created in VR (Video Recording)  
mode allow the contents to be programmed or  
edited.  
DTS  
Digital audio compression technology  
developed by DTS, Inc. This technology  
conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format  
comprises of stereo rear channel and there is  
discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS  
provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high  
quality digital audio. The good channel  
separation is realized due to the all channel data  
being recorded discretely and processed in  
digitally.  
File  
A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD/DATA  
DVD. (“File” is an exclusive definition for this  
system.) A single file consists of a single image  
or movie.  
Film based software, Video based  
software  
DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video  
based software. Film based DVDs contain the  
same images (24 frames per second) that are  
shown at movie theaters. Video based DVDs,  
such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays  
images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.  
DVD  
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving  
pictures even though its diameter is the same as  
a CD.  
HDMI (high-definition multimedia  
interface)  
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-  
sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times  
that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a  
dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a  
single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and  
a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB.  
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of  
a worldwide standard of digital compression  
technology. The picture data is compressed to  
about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also  
uses the variable rate coding technology that  
HDMI is an interface that supports both video  
and audio on a single digital connection,  
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital  
picture and sound. The HDMI specification  
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital  
Contents Protection), a copy protection  
technology that incorporates coding technology  
for digital video signals.  
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Interlace format  
(Interlaced scanning)  
Progressive format  
(sequential scanning)  
The Interlace format is the NTSC standard  
method for displaying TV images at 30 frames  
per second. Each frame is scanned twice -  
alternately between the even numbered scanning  
lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at  
60 times per second.  
In contrast to the Interlace format, the  
progressive format can reproduce 50 - 60 frames  
per second by reproducing all scanning lines  
(525 lines for the NTSC system). The overall  
picture quality increases and still images, text  
and horizontal lines appear sharper. This format  
is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive  
format.  
MPEG audio  
A coding system to compress digital audio  
signals. MPEG-1 is used for MP3 (MPEG-1  
Audio Layer-3). MPEG-2 is used for one of the  
audio format of DVD.  
Region Code  
This system is used to protect copyrights. A  
region number is allocated on each DVD system  
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each  
region code is shown on the system as well as on  
the disc packaging. The system can play discs  
that match its region code. The system can also  
Multi-angle function  
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the  
video camera are recorded on some DVDs.  
ALL  
Multilingual function  
play discs with the “ ” mark. Even when the  
region code is not shown on the DVD, the region  
limit may still apply.  
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a  
picture are recorded on some DVDs.  
Scene  
Neural Surround  
Neural SurroundTM, as the chosen format for XM  
Satellite Radio’s new XM HD Surround  
programming will deliver the excitement of  
surround music to more of America’s listening  
audience. It provides the rich envelopment and  
discrete image detail of surround sound in a  
format 100% compatible with stereo.  
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control)  
functions, the menu screens, moving pictures  
and still pictures are divided into sections called  
“scenes.”  
Title  
The longest section of a picture or music feature  
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the  
entire album in audio software.  
Parental Control  
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the  
disc by the age of the users according to the  
limitation level in each country. The limitation  
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,  
playback is completely prohibited, violent  
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes  
and so on.  
Track  
Section of a picture or a music piece on a  
VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3. An album is  
composed of several tracks (MP3 only).  
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
A method for converting analog audio to digital  
audio. It is used for the Compact Disc (CD)  
audio format.  
Playback Control (PBC)  
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0)  
to control playback.  
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO  
CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing  
simple interactive programs, programs with  
search functions, and so on.  
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VIDEO CD  
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.  
The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of  
a worldwide standard of digital compression  
technology. The picture data is compressed to  
about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a  
12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes  
of moving pictures.  
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data.  
Sounds outside the range of human hearing are  
compressed while sounds we can hear are not  
compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold six times the  
audio information of conventional audio CDs.  
There are two versions of VIDEO CDs.  
• Version 1.1: You can play only moving  
pictures and sounds.  
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still  
pictures and enjoy PBC functions.  
This system conforms to both versions.  
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Language Code List  
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.  
Code Language  
Code Language  
Code Language  
Code Language  
1027 Afar  
1183 Irish  
1347 Maori  
1507 Samoan  
1508 Shona  
1509 Somali  
1511 Albanian  
1512 Serbian  
1513 Siswati  
1514 Sesotho  
1515 Sundanese  
1516 Swedish  
1517 Swahili  
1521 Tamil  
1028 Abkhazian  
1032 Afrikaans  
1039 Amharic  
1044 Arabic  
1045 Assamese  
1051 Aymara  
1052 Azerbaijani  
1053 Bashkir  
1057 Byelorussian  
1059 Bulgarian  
1060 Bihari  
1061 Bislama  
1066 Bengali;  
Bangla  
1067 Tibetan  
1070 Breton  
1079 Catalan  
1093 Corsican  
1097 Czech  
1103 Welsh  
1105 Danish  
1109 German  
1130 Bhutani  
1142 Greek  
1144 English  
1145 Esperanto  
1149 Spanish  
1150 Estonian  
1151 Basque  
1157 Persian  
1165 Finnish  
1166 Fiji  
1186 Scots Gaelic  
1194 Galician  
1196 Guarani  
1203 Gujarati  
1209 Hausa  
1349 Macedonian  
1350 Malayalam  
1352 Mongolian  
1353 Moldavian  
1356 Marathi  
1357 Malay  
1358 Maltese  
1363 Burmese  
1365 Nauru  
1217 Hindi  
1226 Croatian  
1229 Hungarian  
1233 Armenian  
1235 Interlingua  
1239 Interlingue  
1245 Inupiak  
1248 Indonesian  
1253 Icelandic  
1254 Italian  
1257 Hebrew  
1261 Japanese  
1269 Yiddish  
1283 Javanese  
1287 Georgian  
1297 Kazakh  
1298 Greenlandic  
1299 Cambodian  
1300 Kannada  
1301 Korean  
1305 Kashmiri  
1307 Kurdish  
1311 Kirghiz  
1369 Nepali  
1376 Dutch  
1525 Telugu  
1527 Tajik  
1528 Thai  
1379 Norwegian  
1393 Occitan  
1403 (Afan)Oromo  
1408 Oriya  
1417 Punjabi  
1428 Polish  
1435 Pashto;  
Pushto  
1436 Portuguese  
1463 Quechua  
1481 Rhaeto-  
Romance  
1482 Kirundi  
1483 Romanian  
1489 Russian  
1491 Kinyarwanda  
1495 Sanskrit  
1498 Sindhi  
1501 Sangho  
1502 Serbo-  
Croatian  
1529 Tigrinya  
1531 Turkmen  
1532 Tagalog  
1534 Setswana  
1535 Tonga  
1538 Turkish  
1539 Tsonga  
1540 Tatar  
1543 Twi  
1557 Ukrainian  
1564 Urdu  
1572 Uzbek  
1581 Vietnamese  
1587 Volapük  
1613 Wolof  
1632 Xhosa  
1665 Yoruba  
1684 Chinese  
1697 Zulu  
1313 Latin  
1326 Lingala  
1327 Laothian  
1332 Lithuanian  
1334 Latvian;  
Lettish  
1171 Faroese  
1174 French  
1181 Frisian  
1503 Singhalese  
1505 Slovak  
1506 Slovenian  
1345 Malagasy  
1703 Not specified  
Parental Control Area Code List  
Code Area  
Code Area  
Code Area  
Code Area  
2044 Argentina  
2047 Australia  
2046 Austria  
2057 Belgium  
2070 Brazil  
2079 Canada  
2090 Chile  
2165 Finland  
2174 France  
2109 Germany  
2248 India  
2238 Indonesia  
2254 Italy  
2276 Japan  
2304 Korea  
2363 Malaysia  
2362 Mexico  
2149 Spain  
2376 Netherlands  
2390 New Zealand  
2379 Norway  
2499 Sweden  
2086 Switzerland  
2528 Thailand  
2184 United  
Kingdom  
2427 Pakistan  
2424 Philippines  
2436 Portugal  
2489 Russia  
2092 China  
2115 Denmark  
2501 Singapore  
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Index to Parts and Controls  
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.  
Front panel  
A "/1 (on/standby) (37)  
B A (open/close) (37)  
C Disc operation (37)  
D FUNCTION (37)  
H VOLUME control (37)  
I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (24, 34)  
J DISC 1-5 buttons/indicators (37)  
E Front panel display (110)  
F
(remote sensor) (9)  
G PHONES jack (37)  
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Rear panel  
Screws*  
DIR-TC1  
AM  
SAT/CABLE  
VIDEO IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
R
R
AUDIO IN  
L
L
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
Y
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
DIGITAL  
IN  
S
VIDEO  
FM  
75  
(DVD ONLY)  
SAT/CABLE  
COAXIAL  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
SPEAKER  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
ANTENNA  
VIDEO  
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
AUDIO IN  
TV  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
MONITOR OUT  
OUT  
XM  
DMPORT1  
DMPORT2  
(DVD ONLY)  
CENTER  
WOOFER  
SPEAKER  
A SPEAKER jacks (19)  
J DMPORT1 (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT1)  
B SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL)  
K MONITOR OUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO) jacks  
C SAT/CABLE (COMPONENT VIDEO IN)  
D DIR-TC1 slot for the WAHT-SD1 (34)  
M COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (30)  
E SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN R/L, VIDEO IN)  
N SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL)  
jack (34)  
F AM terminal (19)  
O HDMI OUT jack (30)  
G FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (19)  
H DMPORT2 (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT2)  
*
CAUTION  
Please do not remove the screws before  
installing the WAHT-SD1.  
I TV (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (34)  
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Front panel display  
About the indications in the front panel display  
A Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is  
correctly connected to HDCP (high-  
bandwidth digital content protection)  
compliant device with HDMI or DVI  
(digital visual interface) input. (30)  
J Lights up when the child lock function  
is set to on. (78)  
K Lights up when the system outputs  
progressive signals (DVD function  
only). (32)  
B Lights up when the time information of  
a title or chapter appears in the front  
panel display. (DVD only) (54)  
L Indicates the selected [SPEAKER  
FORMATION]. (82)  
M Lights up when Digital Cinema Sound  
C Lights up when a station is received.  
(DCS) is activated. (42)  
(Radio only) (65)  
N Current surround format (Except for  
D Stereo/Monaural effect (Radio only)  
JPEG)  
O Lights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is  
E Lights up when the sleep timer is set.  
selected. (75)  
P Displays system’s status such as  
chapter, title, or track number, time  
information, radio frequency, playing  
status, sound field, etc.  
F Lights up when the movie or music  
mode is selected. (41)  
G Playing status (DVD function only)  
H Light up when you select “ONE CAT”  
during receiving the XM radio. (67)  
I Current repeat mode (51)  
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Guide to the Control Menu Display  
DISPLAY  
Use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. Press  
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:  
DISPLAY  
, Control Menu display 1  
m
Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only)  
m
Control Menu display off  
Control Menu display  
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details  
about each item, see the pages in parentheses.  
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.  
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Currently playing title number1)  
Currently playing chapter number2)  
Total number of titles1)  
Playback status  
(N Playback,  
X Pause,  
Total number of chapters2)  
Control Menu items  
x Stop, etc.)  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
Type of disc being  
played3)  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
Playing time4)  
Current setting  
Options  
Selected item  
OFF  
OFF  
DISC  
TITLE  
CHAPTER  
Function name of  
selected Control  
Menu item  
REPEAT  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
Quit:  
Operation message  
1) Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for  
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.  
2) Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file number for DATA CDs/  
DATA DVDs.  
3) Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” Displays “MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu  
display 2 for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.  
4) Displays the date for JPEG files.  
To turn off the display  
Press  
DISPLAY.  
List of Control Menu items  
Item  
Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type  
[TITLE] (page 46)/[SCENE] (page 46)/[TRACK] (page 46)  
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.  
[CHAPTER] (page 46)/[INDEX] (page 46)  
Selects the chapter or index to be played.  
[TRACK] (page 46)  
Selects the track to be played.  
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 54)  
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an edited  
[PLAY LIST].  
[TIME/TEXT] (page 46)  
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.  
Input the time code for picture and music searching.  
Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name.  
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[SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 82, 84)  
Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically.  
[PROGRAM] (page 48)  
Selects the track to play in the order you want.  
[SHUFFLE] (page 50)  
Plays the track in random order.  
[REPEAT] (page 51)  
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album  
repeatedly.  
[A/V SYNC] (page 57)  
Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound.  
[PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 79)  
Sets to prohibit playback on this system.  
[SETUP] (page 86)  
[QUICK] Setup (page 24)  
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of  
the TV, speaker formation, and choose yes or no to start the Auto Calibration.  
[CUSTOM] Setup  
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.  
[RESET]  
Returns the settings in [SETUP] to the default setting.  
[ALBUM] (page 46)  
Selects the album to be played.  
Selects the JPEG image file to be played.  
Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.  
[INTERVAL] (page 62)  
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.  
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.  
[MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 62)  
Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO)  
to be played when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD.  
Tip  
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green  
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], and [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights  
up in green when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).  
t
when you select any item except [OFF]  
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DVD Setup Display List  
You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display.  
The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD*  
CUSTOM SETUP  
HDMI  
OFF  
CONTROL  
STB  
SYNCHRO  
PAUSE  
MODE  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
AUTO  
FRAME  
MENU*  
AUDIO*  
SUBTITLE*  
TRACK  
OFF  
SELECTION AUTO  
MULTI-DISC  
RESUME  
ON  
OFF  
AUDIO DRC  
OFF  
STANDARD  
MAX  
AUDIO  
(HDMI)  
OFF  
ON  
SCREEN SETUP  
SPEAKER SETUP  
TV TYPE  
CONNECTION  
FRONT  
CENTER  
YES  
YES  
NONE  
16:9  
4:3 LETTER  
BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
SURROUND YES  
NONE  
YCB  
C
R
YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)  
RGB  
ON  
OFF  
JACKET  
PICTURE  
GRAPHICS  
BLUE  
SUBWOOFER YES  
SCREEN  
SAVER  
BACKGROUND  
DISTANCE  
(FRONT)  
L
0 ft – 23 ft/0.00 m – 7.01 m  
0 ft – 23 ft/0.00 m – 7.01 m  
0 ft – 23 ft/0.00 m – 7.01 m  
R
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER 0 ft – 23 ft/0.00 m – 7.01 m  
DISTANCE  
(SURROUND)  
L
0 ft – 23 ft/0.00 m – 7.01 m  
0 ft – 23 ft/0.00 m – 7.01 m  
R
BLACK  
ON  
BLACK LEVEL  
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
L
R
LEVEL  
(FRONT)  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
BLACK LEVEL  
(COMPONENT  
OUT)  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
LEVEL  
(SURROUND)  
L
R
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
FULL  
NORMAL  
4:3 OUTPUT  
OFF  
ON  
TEST TONE  
* Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.  
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System Menu List  
You can set the following items with SYSTEM MENU on the remote.  
System menu  
MEMORY1)  
FM MODE2)  
MEMORY 1-20 (FM), MEMORY 1-10 (AM), MEMORY 1-30 (XM)  
STEREO  
MONO  
NAME IN1)  
SLEEP  
SLEEP OFF, SLEEP 90M-1M  
DIMMER  
DIMMER OFF  
DIMMER ON  
ILLUM ON  
ILLUM OFF  
DEMO ON  
ILLUM MODE  
DEMO  
DEMO OFF  
ATTENUATE3)  
SL SR REV4)  
CHILD LOCK  
ATT ON  
ATT OFF  
REV OFF  
REV ON  
OFF  
ON  
1)Appears during “TUNER FM,” “TUNER AM,” or “XM” only.  
2)Appears during “TUNER FM” only.  
3)“ATTENUATE” may not appear, depending on the selected function.  
4)Appears when the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 is installed.  
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Index  
Digital Direct Twin Drive  
Subwoofer 103  
Numerics  
J
L
Listening  
A
M
B
E
BLACK LEVEL  
(COMPONENT OUT) 89  
F
N
C
O
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
32  
Other component connection  
34  
H
HDMI  
P
CUSTOM PARENTAL  
CONTROL 79  
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
105  
I
D
Installing the speakers on a wall  
28  
Q
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Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
A – O  
[/1 (on/standby) 1 (24, 27, 37,  
P – Z  
ANGLE 5 (56)  
PICTURE NAVI qh (47, 73)  
PRESET +/– 8 qd (66)  
SLEEP eh (75)  
TV [/1 (on/standby) ej (72)  
AUDIO** ed (52)  
C/X/x/c/  
CATEGORY +/– wg (68)  
CATEGORY MODE 5 (68)  
CLEAR ef (46, 67, 73, 87)  
D.TUNING wf (66)  
DISC SKIP 3 (37)  
DISPLAY ws (54, 67)  
DVD MENU 6 (52)  
DVD TOP MENU es (52)  
DYNAMIC BASS wd (75)  
ENTER* 4 (24, 27, 39, 46, 65,  
79)  
SOUND FIELD +/–** 0 (42)  
SUBTITLE wf (57)  
REPLAY/  
ADVANCE wg (37)  
SYSTEM MENU 7 (27, 39, 76,  
./> qd 8 (37)  
m/M e; wh (45)  
THEATRE SYNC wa (74)  
TOOLS 7 (72)  
/
e; wh (45)  
H (play)** 9 (37, 47, 80)  
x (stop) wj (38, 47, 79)  
X (pause) wl (38)  
Z (open/close) w; (38)  
DISPLAY ea (26, 46, 79,  
111)  
TUNING +/– wh e; (65)  
TV qs (72)  
TV CH +/–** 0 (72)  
TV INPUT ql (72)  
FUNCTION 2 (32, 37, 39, 47,  
65, 82)  
TV MENU ea (72)  
TV VOL +/– qa (72)  
VIDEO FORMAT qk (32)  
VOLUME +/– qa (37, 66, 93)  
O RETURN qf (47)  
-/-- ef (73)  
MOVIE/MUSIC eg (41)  
MUTING wk (37)  
Number buttons** qj (46, 66, 72,  
79)  
* The ENTER button is the same  
function as the  
button.  
**The H, number 5, AUDIO,  
and SOUND FIELD + (TV CH  
+) buttons have tactile dots.  
Use the tactile dots as  
references when operating the  
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