Sony Home Theater System DAV DX170 User Manual

2-635-101-12(1)  
DVD Home Theatre  
System  
Operating Instructions  
DAV-DX170/DX250  
©2005 Sony Corporation  
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• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with  
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large  
loudspeakers.  
Welcome!  
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.  
Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home  
Theatre System. Before operating this system,  
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it  
for future reference.  
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm  
location, moisture may condense inside the DVD  
Home Theatre System and cause damage to the  
lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you  
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about  
30 minutes before operating the unit.  
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Table of Contents  
This System Can Play the Following  
Discs .................................................6  
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound  
Field................................................ 54  
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All  
Speakers ......................................... 56  
Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord  
(Mains Lead)...................................27  
Step 6: Turning off  
(CUSTOM PARENTAL  
CONTROL)  
the Demonstration...........................27  
Controlling the TV with the Supplied  
Remote ........................................... 63  
Using the THEATRE SYNC  
Function.......................................... 64  
Enjoying the Sound of Other  
Components.................................... 65  
Changing the Brightness of the Front  
Panel Display.................................. 69  
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]  
on a DVD-RW................................37  
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions  
(Ver.2.0)..........................................37  
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG  
Image Files .....................................38  
Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio  
Track and JPEG Image Files ..........40  
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a  
Slide Show with Sound...................42  
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture  
and Sound .......................................44  
Searching for a Particular Point on  
a Disc ..............................................45  
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze  
Frame)  
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/  
Scene, etc........................................46  
Setting the Display or Sound Track  
Language........................................ 71  
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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 system if they have the same or  
similar names as those on the remote.  
• The instructions in this manual are for DAV-  
DX170 and DAV-DX250. DAV-DX170 is the  
model used for illustration purposes only. Any  
difference in operation is clearly indicated in  
the text, for example, “DAV-DX170 only.”  
• The Control Menu items may be different  
depending on the area.  
Format of  
Disc logo  
discs  
DVD VIDEO  
DVD-RW  
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for  
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and  
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.  
VIDEO CD  
Audio CD  
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for  
North American models.  
• The following symbols are used in this  
manual.  
CD-R/CD-RW  
(audio data)  
(MP3 files)  
Symbol  
Meaning  
Functions available for DVD  
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in  
video mode, and DVD+Rs/  
DVD+RWs  
(JPEG files)  
Functions available for DVD-RWs  
in VR (Video Recording) mode  
Functions available for VIDEO  
CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or  
Super VCD format)  
The “DVD VIDEO” logo and “DVD-RW” logo are  
trademarks.  
Note about CDs  
Functions available for music CDs  
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD  
format  
The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs recorded in the following formats:  
Functions available for DATA CDs  
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-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.  
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  
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• Data part of CD-Extras  
• DVD Audios  
Note on PBC (Playback  
Control) (VIDEO CDs)  
• Super Audio CD  
• DVD-RAMs  
This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of  
VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds  
of playback depending on the disc type.  
Also, the system cannot play the following  
discs:  
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code  
(page 7, 86).  
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart).  
Disc type  
You can  
VIDEO CDs  
without PBC  
functions  
Enjoy video playback (moving  
pictures) as well as music.  
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.  
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape  
or a sticker still left on it.  
(Ver. 1.1 discs)  
VIDEO CDs  
with PBC  
functions  
(Ver. 2.0 discs) addition to the video playback  
functions of Ver. 1.1 discs.  
Play interactive software using  
menu screens displayed on the  
TV screen (PBC Playback), in  
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/  
DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW  
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/  
DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system  
due to the recording quality or physical condition of the  
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and  
authoring software.  
Moreover, you can play high-  
resolution still pictures, if they  
are included on the disc.  
About Multi Session CD  
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly  
finalized. For more information, see the operating  
instructions for the recording device.  
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when  
an MP3 audio track is contained in the first  
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks  
recorded in later sessions can also be played  
back.  
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when  
a JPEG image file is contained in the first  
session. Any subsequent JPEG image files  
recorded in later sessions can also be played  
back.  
Note that discs created in the Packet Write format  
cannot be played.  
Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection  
technologies  
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.  
• 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.  
Note on DualDisc  
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates  
DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio  
material on the other side.  
Region code  
Your system has a region code printed on the  
back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled  
with the same region code.  
However, since the audio material side does not  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback  
on this product is not guaranteed.  
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.  
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Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code  
indication may be given even though playing the  
DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.  
Note on playback operations  
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs  
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO  
CDs may be intentionally set by software  
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and  
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the  
software producers designed, some playback  
features may not be available. Also, refer to the  
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO  
CDs.  
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.  
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This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital  
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix  
2
surround decoder and the DTS* Digital  
Surround System.  
*1Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
*2Manufactured under license from Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks  
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
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Guide to the Control Menu Display  
DISPLAY  
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press  
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:  
DISPLAY  
, Control Menu display 1  
m
Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only)  
m
Control Menu display off  
Control Menu display  
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details  
about each item, see the pages in parentheses.  
continued  
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Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.  
Currently playing title number*1  
Currently playing chapter number*2  
Total number of titles*1  
Playback status  
(N Playback, X  
Pause,  
Total number of chapters*2  
Control Menu items  
x Stop, etc.)  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
Type of disc being  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
played*3  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
Playing time*4  
Current setting  
Options  
Selected item  
OFF  
OFF  
DISC  
TITLE  
CHAPTER  
Function name of  
selected Control  
Menu item  
REPEAT  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
Quit:  
Operation message  
*1Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for  
DATA CDs.  
*2Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file number for DATA  
CDs.  
*3Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” Displays “MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu  
2 for DATA CDs.  
*4Displays 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 37)  
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an edited [PLAY  
LIST].  
[TIME/TEXT] (page 47)  
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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[PROGRAM] (page 33)  
Selects the track to play in the order you want.  
[SHUFFLE] (page 34)  
Plays the track in random order.  
[REPEAT] (page 35)  
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album  
repeatedly.  
Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound.  
[PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 59)  
Sets to prohibit playback on this system.  
[SETUP] (page 70)  
[QUICK] Setup (page 28)  
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of  
the TV, and the size of the speakers you are using.  
[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.  
[DATE] (page 51)  
Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.  
[INTERVAL] (page 43)  
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.  
[EFFECT] (page 44)  
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.  
[MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 42)  
Selects the data type; MP3 audio track ([AUDIO]), JPEG image file ([IMAGE]) or both  
([AUTO]) to be played when playing a DATA CD.  
Tip  
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green  
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up  
in green when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).  
when you select any item except [OFF]  
t
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Inserting Batteries into  
the Remote  
Getting Started  
Unpacking  
You can control the system using the supplied  
remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by  
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to  
the markings inside the compartment. When  
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor  
on the system.  
Check that you have the following items:  
• Speakers (5)  
• Subwoofer (1)  
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
• Speaker cords (5 m × 4, 15 m × 2)  
(16.5 ft. × 4, 49.5 ft. × 2)  
• Video Cord (1)  
• Remote Commander (remote) (1)  
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
• Foot pads*  
• Operating Instructions  
• Speaker and TV connections (card) (1)  
* To prevent speaker vibration or movement while  
listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom  
face of the speakers.  
Note  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid  
place.  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,  
particularly when replacing the batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from  
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended  
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible  
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.  
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Hookup Overview  
Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7.  
Video signal is sent to the TV, and is output from the TV screen; audio signals are processed by this  
system and output from the speakers of this system. You can also enjoy sound of other sources, such  
as TV programs, in addition to DVDs or CDs.  
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Step 1: Speaker System Hookup  
Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the  
jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system.  
To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on  
page 75.  
Required cords  
Speaker cords  
The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be  
connected.  
Gray  
(+)  
(+)  
(–)  
(–)  
Color tube  
Black  
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Connecting the speakers  
DAV-DX170  
Front speaker (L)  
Front speaker (R)  
Center speaker  
Color label  
Color label  
S
VIDEO (DVD ONLY)  
AUDIO IN  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
L
AM  
DVD ONLY  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO/SAT  
VIDEO  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SURR  
R
SURR  
L
CENTER  
WOOFER  
COAXIAL  
FM 75  
MONITOR OUT  
SPEAKER  
Surround speaker (L)  
Surround speaker (R)  
Subwoofer  
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DAV-DX250  
Front speaker (L)  
Front speaker (R)  
Bottom of the front  
speaker  
Bottom of the front  
speaker  
Center speaker  
Color label  
S
VIDEO (DVD ONLY)  
AUDIO IN  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
L
AM  
DVD ONLY  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO/SAT  
VIDEO  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SURR  
R
SURR  
L
CENTER  
WOOFER  
COAXIAL  
FM 75  
MONITOR OUT  
SPEAKER  
Surround speaker (L)  
Surround speaker (R)  
Subwoofer  
Note  
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.  
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• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:  
– Extremely hot or cold  
– Dusty or dirty  
– Very humid  
– Subject to vibrations  
– Subject to direct sunlight  
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on  
a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.  
• 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.  
To connect the speaker cords  
Connect the speaker cords after bending the bare wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the  
speaker insulation from being inserted in the speaker terminal.  
Note  
• Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.  
Avoiding 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.  
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord  
Stripped speaker cord is  
touching another speaker  
terminal.  
Stripped cords are touching each  
other due to excessive removal of  
insulation.  
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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 76.  
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.  
Installing the speakers on the wall  
1
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.  
See the illustrations below.  
Hole on the back of  
the speaker  
4 mm (5/32 inch)  
4.6 mm  
(3/16 inch)  
25 mm (1 inch)  
10 mm  
13  
(
/32 inch)  
2
Fasten the screws to the wall.  
The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch).  
5 to 7 mm  
(7/32 to 9  
/32 inch)  
3
Hang the speakers on the screws.  
Hole on the back of  
the speaker  
4.6 mm  
(3/16 inch)  
10 mm  
13  
(
/32 inch)  
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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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Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup  
Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Note  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.  
Tip  
• When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial), cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.  
A
B
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM  
antenna (aerial) as shown below.  
System  
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)  
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Step 3: TV Hookup  
First, perform the video connection, and then audio connection.  
With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen to TV sound through the system  
speakers.  
Connecting the video cords  
Sends a played back DVD image to a TV.  
Check the jacks of your TV, and choose the A, B or C connection. Picture quality improves in order  
from A (standard) to C (component).  
To COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
S
VIDEO (DVD ONLY)  
AUDIO IN  
R
P
P
L
AM  
DVD ONLY  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO/SAT  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SURR  
R
SURR  
L
CENTER  
WOOFER  
COAL  
FM
MONITOR UT  
SPEAKER  
To  
S VIDEO  
To VIDEO  
A
B
C
S
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
TV  
TV with S VIDEO IN jack  
TV with COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN jacks  
A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jacks  
Connect the video cord.  
Yellow  
B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack  
Connect an S video cord (not supplied). When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks, 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 jacks.  
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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 jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this  
connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 22).  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
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 72.  
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  
PROGRESSIVE  
“P AUTO” or “P VIDEO” appears in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive  
signals.  
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.”  
Press PROGRESSIVE.  
Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:  
t P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)  
r
P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)  
r
INTERLACE  
x P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)  
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.  
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Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when  
either of the above conditions is not met.  
x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)  
Select this setting when:  
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,  
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and,  
– you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software.  
Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.  
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when  
either of the above conditions is not met.  
x 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)).  
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 AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO,” images from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO or  
S VIDEO) jack are unaffected as they are output in the interlace format.  
Connecting the audio cords  
Outputs TV sound through the speakers of this system.  
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TV  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
To VIDEO/SAT  
(AUDIO IN)  
S
VIDEO (DVD ONLY)  
UDIO IN  
R
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
L
AM  
DVD ONLY  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO/SAT  
VIDEO  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SURR  
R
SURR  
L
CENTER  
WOOFER  
COAXIAL  
FM 75  
MONITOR OUT  
SPEAKER  
To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN)  
jacks of this system  
Connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks using an audio cord (not supplied). When  
connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
Note  
• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. If using the VIDEO/SAT jacks distorts the sound,  
change the attenuate setting (page 66).  
• If your TV does not have AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers of this system.  
• If you connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks, other components, such as a VCR, cannot be  
connected.  
Tip  
• To listen to the TV sound, select the function by pressing FUNCTION. For details, see page 56.  
• 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 54).  
• When you select the “NIGHT” sound field (page 54), the sound is output from the front speakers only.  
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