4-255-434-14(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-FR1/FR8/FR9
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Precautions
Precautions
Safety
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the mains
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• 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 cooling fan or ventilation slots by
putting anything on the system. Also, do not place the
system on a soft surface such as a rug that might block
the ventilation holes on the bottom. The system is
equipped with a high power amplifier. If the cooling
fan or ventilation slots are blocked, the unit can
overheat and malfunction.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation slots.
• 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.
• Do not place the system in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
• 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 operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lenses inside the system. 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.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• 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.
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you
don’t, the disc may be damaged.
®
ENERGY STAR is a U.S.
registered mark.
As an ENERGY STAR partner,
Sony Corporation has determined
that this product meets the
• For power saving purposes, set the system to standby
mode by pressing the "/1 button (the STANDBY
indicator lights up). To turn off the system
completely, remove the AC power cord (mains lead)
from the wall outlet (mains).
®
®
ENERGY STAR guidelines for
On adjusting volume
energy efficiency.
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.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home
Theatre System. Before operating this system,
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
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On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD
cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.
On your TV’s color
If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have
color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it
on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should
persist, place the speakers farther away from the set.
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior of the
unit.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still
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.
On moving the system
When you carry the system, use the following
procedure to protect the inner mechanism.
1 Make sure that a disc is removed from the
system.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
“DVD.”
3 Press ., >, and DISC1 Z
simultaneously.
The front panel display is changed to
“MECHA LOCK.”
To cancel, press "/1.
4 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead)
from the wall outlet (mains).
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Table of Contents
This System Can Play the Following
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/
Selecting the Surround Back Decoding
Using Various Additional
Step 3: TV and Video Component
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord
(CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL)
Controlling TV with the Supplied
Using the SONY TV DIRECT
Resuming Playback from the Point Where
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound
Changing the Brightness of the Front
Searching for a Particular Point on
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Setting the Display or Sound Track
Quick Setup and Resetting
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Format of
discs
Disc logo
About This Manual
Audio CD
• 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-
FR1, DAV-FR8, and DAV-FR9. DAV-FR1 is
the model used for illustration purposes only.
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated
in the text, for example, “DAV-FR9 only.”
• The following symbols are used in this
manual.
CD-R/CD-RW
(audio data)
(MP3 files)
(JPEG files)
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
Symbol
Meaning
Terms for Discs
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in
video mode, and DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs
• 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.
Functions available in VIDEO CD
mode
Functions available in CD mode
• Chapter
Functions available in Super Audio
CD and Audio CD mode
Section of a picture or a music piece that is
smaller than titles. A title is composed of
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no
chapters may be recorded.
Functions available for MP3* audio
tracks
Functions available for JPEG files
• Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a data
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG
files.
*
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
• Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a
VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3.
• Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video
Index (VIDEO CD)
This System Can Play the
Following Discs
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO
CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. Depending on
the disc, no indexes may be recorded.
• Scene
Format of
Disc logo
discs
DVD VIDEO
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions
(page 33), the menu screens, moving pictures
and still pictures are divided into sections
called “scenes.”
Super Audio
CD
• File
VIDEO CD
Section of a picture on a data CD containing
JPEG image files.
continued
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Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Region code
DVD
structure
Title
Your system has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled
with the same region code.
Chapter
Track
Index
Album
Track
Album
File
VIDEO
CD, Super
Audio CD,
or CD
ALL
DVDs labeled
will also play on this system.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message
[Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the
DVD, no region code indication may be given
even though playing the DVD is prohibited by
area restrictions.
structure
MP3
structure
JPEG
structure
Examples of discs that the
system cannot play
Note on PBC (Playback Control)
(VIDEO CDs)
The system cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs (except for extension “.MP3,”
“.JPG,” or “.JPEG”)
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
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.
– audio CD format
– video CD format
Disc type
You can
VIDEO CDs
without PBC
functions
Enjoy video playback (moving
pictures) as well as music.
– MP3/JPEG format that conforms to
ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended
format, Joliet
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-RAMs
• DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode
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
Moreover, you can play high-
resolution still pictures, if they
are included on the disc.
• Progressive JPEG file
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,
defined by ISO (International Organization for
standardization)
About Multi Session CD
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
an MP3 audio track is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
a JPEG image file is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent JPEG image files
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
Do not load the following discs:
• A disc that is neither standard nor circular
(e.g., card, heart, or star shape).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has adhesive or cellophane tape still
left on it.
• 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.
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Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video
mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW
(Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played
on this player 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.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6”, and “DTS Digital
Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
Note that discs created in the Packet Write format
cannot be played.
Notes about Discs
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
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.
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.
Note on playback operations
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
• 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.
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.
• 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.
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.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
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.
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix
surround decoder and the DTS** Digital
Surround System.
Do not use a disc that has a commercially
available accessory attached, such as a label or
ring.
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Note on DVD 5-DISC
changer
Disc changer system
Stocker
DISC 1
DISC 2
Disc
DISC 3
DISC 4
DISC 5
Playing unit
The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a
stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot
and the playing unit.
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.
Notes
• Do not insert or eject discs while playing.
• 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.
• 8 cm (3-inch) CDs or DVDs cannot be stored in the
stocker.
Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD with an 8 cm (3-
inch) adapter. It may damage the system and disc.
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Guide to the Control Menu Display
Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears
when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses.
Total number of
titles or tracks
Currently playing title number (VIDEO
CD/Super Audio CD/CD: track number) recorded
Total number of chapters or indexes recorded
Currentlyplaying
title name
Disc number and
Playback status
(NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)
name or disc type
Currently playing chapter
number (VIDEO CD/Super
Audio CD/CD: index number)
1:DVD
DVD
Type of disc being
(
)
1 2 2 7 TITLE 12
played back
(
)
1 8 3 4
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Playing time
T
Icon of selected
Control Menu item
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
Current setting
Options
Control Menu items
Function name of selected
Control Menu item
SUBTITLE
Select:
ENTER
Operation message
List of Control Menu Items
DISC
Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system.
SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) /
TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 44)
Selects the title (DVD), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be
played.
Displays the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback).
played.
INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 45)
TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD/
Selects the track (Super Audio CD/CD/MP3) to be played.
INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only) Displays the index and selects the index (Super Audio CD) to
be played.
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Inputs the time code for picture and music searching.
AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super
Changes the audio setting.
Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 51)
Changes the subtitle language.
ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 36)
Selects the album (JPEG) to be played.
continued
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FILE (JPEG only) (page 36)
DATE (JPEG only) (page 50)
ANGLE (DVD only) (page 60)
Selects the file (JPEG) to be played.
Displays the date information.
Changes the angle.
PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super
Selects the play mode.
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/
track/album, or contents of program repeatedly.
CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL (page 62)
Sets the disc to prohibit playing.
Tips
• Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:
Control Menu display
m
Control Menu display off
The Control Menu items vary, depending on the disc.
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
[OFF].
t
unless you set the [REPEAT] setting to
• The [ANGLE] indicator lights up in green only when multiple angles are recorded on the disc.
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Inserting Batteries into
the Remote
Getting Started
Unpacking
You can control the system using the supplied
remote. Insert two size AAA (R03) 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 (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2) (12ft. × 3,
34ft. × 2)
Remove the cover.
• Video cord (1)
• Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP350 (1)
• Size AAA (R03) batteries (2)
• Operating Instructions
• Speakers - Connection and Installation (card)
(1)
Notes
• 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 use the remote for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
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Step 1: 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
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.
(–)
(–)
(+)
(+)
color tube
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Terminals for connecting the speakers
Connect the
Front speakers
Surround speakers
Center speaker
Subwoofer
To the
SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks
SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks
SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack
SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks
DAV-FR1
Front speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
Center speaker
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
(DVD ONLY)
AUDIO IN
R
R
L
L
SPEAKER
CENTER FRONT
FRONT
R
L
WOOFER
WOOFER
COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT
SURROUND
BACK
AUDIO IN
SAT
VIDEO
MONITOR
SURR
R
SURR
L
Surround speaker (R)
Surround speaker (L)
Subwoofer
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DAV-FR8
Front speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
Center speaker
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
(DVD ONLY)
AUDIO IN
R
R
L
L
SPEAKER
CENTER FRONT
FRONT
R
L
WOOFER
WOOFER
COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT
SURROUND
BACK
AUDIO IN
SAT
VIDEO
MONITOR
SURR
R
SURR
L
Bottom of the
front speaker
Bottom of the
front speaker
Surround speaker (R)
Surround speaker (L)
Subwoofer
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DAV-FR9
Front speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
Center speaker
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
(DVD ONLY)
AUDIO IN
R
R
L
L
SPEAKER
CENTER FRONT
FRONT
R
L
WOOFER
WOOFER
COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT
SURROUND
BACK
AUDIO IN
SAT
VIDEO
MONITOR
SURR
R
SURR
L
Bottom of the
front speaker
Bottom of the
front speaker
Surround
speaker (R)
Surround
speaker (L)
Subwoofer
Bottom of the
surround speaker
Bottom of the
surround speaker
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Note on placing speakers
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• 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 lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.
Note
Do not catch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jack.
Tip
Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker cable
from being caught in the SPEAKER jack.
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To connect the surround back speaker
This system is compatible with the 6.1 surround system. When you enjoy a DVD that is compatible
with the 6.1 surround system such as a DTS-ES disc, connect the surround back speaker (not supplied)
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
OPTICAL
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
(DVD ONLY)
DIGITAL IN
AUDIO IN
R
R
L
SPEAKER
CENTER FRONT
AM
FM 75
FRONT
R
L
WOOFER
WOOFER
COAXIAL
COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT
SURROND
BAC
SAT
L
AUDIO IN
SAT
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
SURR
R
SURR
L
Amplifier
AUDIO
IN
Surround back speaker
Tip
You can also enjoy the 6.1 surround sound when you play a 2 or 5.1 channel source by using the surround back
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 jack 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.
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 83.
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 in the front panel display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If
this happens, check the speaker connection again.
Notes
• 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.
• If you connect the speaker cord incorrectly or turn up the volume in a state of a short circuit, “PROTECT” appears
in the front panel display and the system enters standby mode. In this case, disconnect and then reconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), and then turn the system on.
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To change the speaker cables
If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable.
Detaching
Catcher
With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords
from plug.
Attaching
While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords.
Note that the cord marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of the plug.
Notes
• Be careful not to damage the surface you use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords.
• When using the subwoofer cord, note that the two outside black cords or the cords marked with letters are negative.
(–)
(–)
(+)
(+)
(–)
(–)
• If you connect the subwoofer cord incorrectly or turn up the volume in a state of a short circuit, “PROTECT”
appears in the front panel display and the system enters standby mode. In this case, disconnect and then reconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), and then turn the system on.
Tips
• You can use any commercially sold speaker cable of gauge cord AWG #18 - AWG #22.
• Before attaching a new cable, strip off 10 mm (13/32 in.) of its insulation and twist the bare wires of both cords.
10 mm
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Step 2: Antenna (aerial) Hookups
Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.
Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials)
Connect the
To the
AM loop antenna (aerial)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
AM terminals
FM 75ΩCOAXIAL jack
AM loop antenna (aerial)
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
OPTICAL
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
(DVD ONLY)
DIGITAL IN
AUDIO IN
R
R
L
L
SPEAKER
CENTER FRONT
AM
FM 75
FRONT
R
L
WOOFER
WOOFER
COAXIAL
COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SAT
AUDIO IN
SAT
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
SURR
R
SURR
L
FM wire antenna (aerial)
Notes
• 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), the cord (A) and the cord (B) can be connected in either
terminal.
AM
A
B
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Tip
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.
Outdoor FM
antenna (aerial)
AM
FM 75
System
COAXIAL
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Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups
Required cords
Video cord for connecting a TV
Yellow
Audio cords (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)
Terminals for connecting video components
Connect the
To the
TV (VIDEO IN)
VCR (AUDIO OUT)
MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack
VIDEO (AUDIO IN) jacks
SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks
Digital satellite receiver
(AUDIO OUT)
Notes
• The video signal is output as below:
The video signal is output from the S VIDEO and VIDEO jacks of MONITOR OUT.
The video signal is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks only.
• When you connect a VCR or digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO/SAT jacks of this system, change the function
Tips
• 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.
• When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor
must also be connected via COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y,PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive
format signals, you must use this connection and set [COMPONENT OUT] to [PROGRESSIVE] in [SCREEN
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TV with COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks
VCR
AUDIO
OUT
Y
L
PB/CB
R
PR/CR
IN
OUT
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
OPTICAL
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
(DVD ONLY)
DIGITAL IN
AUDIO IN
R
R
L
L
SPEAKER
CENTER FRONT
AM
FM 75
FRONT
R
L
WOOFER
WOOFER
COAXIAL
COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SAT
AUDIO IN
SAT
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
SURR
R
SURR
L
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
S
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
Digital satellite receiver or
PlayStation 2 etc.
TV with S VIDEO IN jack
TV
Notes
• Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.
• The system cannot output an audio signal to the connected TV. Only the audio signal of the TV is output from the
system speakers.
If you connect a digital satellite receiver with an OPTICAL OUT jack
The digital satellite receiver can be connected to the SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack instead of the
SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the system.
The system can accept both the digital and analogue signals. Digital signals have priority over analogue
signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analogue signal will be processed after 2 seconds.
If you connect a digital satellite receiver without an OPTICAL OUT jack
Connect the digital satellite receiver to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks only of the system.
To listen to the game machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound by using the
system
Connect the audio output jacks of the game machine to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the system
with the audio cords (not supplied).
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When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 78.
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 and set the
output signal of COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the progressive format. For details, see “To set to
If your TV does not accept progressive signals and progressive format
is set by mistake
The image may not appear, or will appear distorted. In this case, return the setting to interlace format.
.
FUNCTION
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display.
2 While holding down ., press FUNCTION.
The output signal is changed to interlace format.
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Output the TV or VCR sound from the speakers
1 Connect audio cords.
Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of TV or VCR to the VIDEO jacks (AUDIO IN L/R) of this system
with audio cords.
TV or VCR
*
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
OPTICAL
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
(DVD ONLY)
DIGITAL IN
AUDIO IN
R
R
L
L
SPEAKER
CENTER FRONT
AM
FM 75
FRONT
R
L
WOOFER
WOOFER
COAXIAL
COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SAT
AUDIO IN
SAT
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
SURR
R
SURR
L
* AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks
If your TV does not have AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks, you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers of this
system.
2 Change the mode of this system.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “VIDEO.”
Note
Be sure to make the connections securely to avoid hum and noise. If using the VIDEO jack distorts the sound,
reconnect the TV or VCR to SAT.
Tip
When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select any sound
field other than “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO” or “2 CHANNEL STEREO” (page 53).
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Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the
speakers to the system (see page 15).
Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup
After completing the first 4 steps, make initial settings using the Quick Setup. You can set the initial
setting of [LANGUAGE SETUP], [ROOM SIZE], [LISTENING POSITION], and [TV TYPE] step by
step.
After performing the Quick Setup, the system is ready for playing back of movies, music CDs, etc. To
5
Press ENTER.
How to use the Quick Setup
[LANGUAGE SETUP] appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP
"/1
FUNCTION
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
O RETURN
DVD
Notes
SETUP
• The selectable language is different depending
on the area.
• The language you select in [LANGUAGE
SETUP] is also used for [OSD], [DVD MENU],
CLEAR
6
Select a language using X/x, then
press ENTER.
With cover opened.
Setting is selected and [ROOM SIZE]
appears.
1
2
Turn on your TV.
Switch the input selector on the TV to
this system.
ROOM SIZE
3
4
Press "/1.
FRONT:
5 ft
1 . 5 m
SMALL
Press FUNCTION to select “DVD.”
SURROUND:
5 ft 1 . 5 m
The guide message appears on the TV
screen.
Note
When a disc is in the system, the guide message
does not appear on the TV screen.
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Notes
7
Select a suitable room size from
[SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using
X/x, then press ENTER.
• When you press CLEAR in guide message, the
message disappears. When you need to change
settings, select [QUICK] from [SETUP] in Setup
Setting is selected and [LISTENING
POSITION] appears.
• When you select [4:3] in [TV TYPE], [4:3 LETTER
LISTENING POSITION
• The distance and level of each speaker will be set
automatically according to the selection of [ROOM
• If you want to change each setting, see “Using the
FRONT:
5 ft
1 . 5 m
SURROUND:
5 ft
1 . 5 m
• The illustrations displayed for [ROOM SIZE] and
[LISTENING POSITION] are only examples and
may differ from the actual room size and layout.
not appear on these displays.
The [LISTENING POSITION] number you
can select varies, depending on the [ROOM
SIZE] setting.
[SMALL]: Three positions
[MEDIUM]: Four positions
[LARGE]: Five positions
8
9
Select a suitable listening position
using X/x, then press ENTER.
Setting is selected and [TV TYPE] appears.
TV TYPE
16 : 9
4 : 3
Select a TV type connecting to the
system using C/c, then press ENTER.
The Quick Setup is complete.
When the Quick Setup is completed, the
settings are saved and the guide message
will not appear the next time you turn on the
system.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN, then select the item again.
To quit the Quick Setup
Press DVD SETUP in any Step.
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About magnetically shielded
speakers (to prevent color
irregularity occurring on the TV
screen)
Speaker Setup
Positioning the speakers
The subwoofer in this system is magnetically
shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However,
some leakage may occur, as a high-strength
magnet is employed. If the subwoofer is used
with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the
subwoofer at least 0.3 meter (1 ft) from the TV
set. If it is installed too close, color irregularity
may occur on the screen. If color irregularity
occurs, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on
after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity
occurs again, place the subwoofer farther away
from the TV set. If color irregularity still occurs
after performing the above, make sure that no
magnetic object is placed near the subwoofer.
Color irregularity may occur as a result of
interaction between the subwoofer and the
magnetic object.
For the best possible surround sound, all the
speakers other than the subwoofer should be the
same distance from the listening position (A).
However, this system allows you to place the
a)
center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer
(B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 meters
b)
(15 ft) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
c)
7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening
position.
North American numerical equivalents:
a) 5 feet (1.5 meters)
b) 15 feet (4.5 meters)
c) 3 to 23 feet (0.9 to 6.9 meters)
Place speakers as illustrated below
Examples of possible sources of magnetic
interference include: magnetic latches on a TV
stand, etc., healthcare devices, toys, etc.
Specifying the speaker
parameters
To obtain the best possible surround sound, first
specify the distance of the speakers from your
listening position, then set the level and balance.
Use the test tone to adjust the speaker level and
balance to the same level.
Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the setup display.
For details, see “Settings for the Speakers”
Notes
• Do not place the center and surround speakers farther
away from the listening position than the front
speakers.
• When you connect an optional surround back
speaker, place the surround back speaker behind the
listening position (place (D) as illustrated above). In
this case, set [SURROUND BACK] to [YES] in the
surround back speaker.
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4
5
Press DISC1–5 Z.
Press the Z button of the disc number you
want.
“NO DISC” appears in the front panel
display and the system is ready for
loading the disc.
Example: When you want to load the disc to
the disc stocker 1, press DISC1 Z.
If there is a disc in the stocker that you
select, the disc is ejected, “NO DISC”
appears in the front panel display, then the
system is ready for loading the disc.
Playing Discs
Playing Discs
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operation details supplied with your
disc.
Adjust the
volume
Disc1-5/Z/
indicators
Disc slot
Load a disc.
Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc
is pulled in automatically.
The disc is drawn into the system
automatically and “READING” appears in
the front panel display.
"/1
FUNCTION Connect
With the playback side facing down
STANDBY indicator
headphones
"/1
DISC SKIP
FUNCTION
H
To load other discs, press DISC1-5 Z (that
is not loaded a disc) and load the disc after
“NO DISC” appears in the front panel
display.
1
2
Turn on your TV.
Switch the input selector on the TV to
this system.
6
Press H on the remote or
on the
system.
3
Press "/1 on the system.
The system starts playback (continuous
play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is
green.
To play back other discs, press DISC SKIP
on the remote or DISC1-5 of the system.
Adjust the volume on the system.
The system turns on.
Unless the mode of the system is set to
“DVD,” press FUNCTION to select
“DVD.”
“NO DISC” appears in the front panel
display and the system is ready for loading
the disc.
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After following Step 6
Additional operations
Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on
the TV screen. You can play the disc
interactively by following the instructions on the
DISC SKIP
X
./>
To remove the disc
x
Press DISC1-5 Z on the system. Remove the
disc after it is ejected from the system. “NO
DISC” appears in the front panel display.
H
MUTING
VOL +/–
To turn on the system
Press "/1 on the system. The system turns on. In
standby mode, the system also turns on by
loading a disc.
To
Press
x
To turn off the system
Stop
Press "/1. The system enters standby mode and
the STANDBY indicator lights up in red. To
turn off the system completely, remove the AC
power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet
(mains).
Pause*
X
Resume play from pause
X or H
>
Go to the next chapter,
track, scene, or file in
continuous play mode
While playing a disc, do not turn off the system
by pressing "/1. Doing so may cancel the menu
settings. When you turn off the system, first
press x to stop playback and then press "/1.
Go back to the preceding
chapter, track, scene, or file
in continuous play mode
.
Mute the sound
MUTING. To cancel
muting, press it again
or VOL + to adjust the
sound volume.
Tip
The DISC1-5 indicators change their colors as follows:
– green: the disc is chosen, or the disc is being play
backed.
Change a disc while playing DISC SKIP
another disc
– off: there is no disc.
Play the desired disc directly DISC1-5 on the
system.
– orange: a disc is loaded to the disc stocker,
however, the disc is not chosen.
Stop play and remove the
desired disc
DISC1-5 Z on the
system.
To save the power in standby
mode
* You cannot pause during JPEG playback.
Press "/1 while the system turns on (the
Notes
STANDBY indicator on the system lights up).
• If there is no disc in the system, “NO DISC” appears
on the front panel display.
To cancel standby mode
• If DVD playback is paused for approximately one
hour, the system automatically turns off.
Press "/1 once.
Tip
If a DVD has more than two titles, you cannot go to the
next title or go back to the preceding title by pressing
. or >. These buttons work only within a single
title. If you want to go to the next title or go back to
preceding title, press DVD TOP MENU or DVD
MENU and then select the title you want to go to from
the control menu.
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Tip
To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,
then press H.
Resuming Playback from
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play)
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.
x
H
1
2
While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
“RESUME” appears in the front panel
display, so you can restart the disc from the
point where you stopped the disc.
If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume
Play is not available.
Press H.
The system starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
Notes
• You cannot perform Resume Play during Shuffle
Play or Program Play.
• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system
may not resume playback from exactly the same
point.
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared if:
– you change the play mode.
– you change the setting on the Setup Menu.
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Using the DVD’s Menu
Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC Functions (Ver. 2.0)
(PBC Playback)
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/ALBUM–.
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/ALBUM+.
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.
./>
DVD TOP
MENU/
ALBUM–
x
DVD MENU/
ALBUM+
H
X/x/
ENTER
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
O RETURN
Number
buttons
Number
buttons
With cover opened.
With cover opened.
1
2
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
1
Press DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM– or DVD
MENU/ALBUM+.
The menu for your selection appears.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc to
disc.
Select the item number you want by
pressing X/x or the number buttons.
3
4
Press ENTER.
2
3
Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to
select the item you want to play or
change.
Follow the instructions in the menu for
interactive operations.
Refer to the operation details supplied with
the disc, as the operating procedure may
differ, depending on the VIDEO CD.
Press ENTER.
Note
If the DVD top menu or a DVD menu is displayed
during DVD playback for approximately one hour, the
system automatically turns off.
To go back to the menu
Press O RETURN.
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Notes
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not
appear in Step 1.
Playing an MP3 Audio
Track
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in
Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press
H.
You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs,
CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be
recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2,
or Joliet format for the system to recognize the
tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW
device or recording software (not supplied) for
details on the recording format.
Tip
To play without using PBC, press ./> or the
number buttons while the system is stopped to select a
track, then press H or ENTER.
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and 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.
1
2
Load a data disc recorded in MP3 into
the system.
Press H.
The system starts to play the first MP3
audio track in the first album on the disc.
Notes
• The system can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3)
audio. The system cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when an
MP3 audio track is located in the first session. Any
subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in the later
sessions, can also be played back.
• Maximum number of albums on a disc: 99 (The
maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can be
contained on an album is 250.)
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track is
skipped.
• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in MP3
format, the system cannot recognize the data properly
and will generate a loud noise which could damage
your speaker system.
• If the system cannot play MP3, set [DATA CD
PRIORITY] to [MP3] in the [CUSTOM SETUP]
• The system can play to a depth of 8 directories,
including a root directory.
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Select
and press ENTER.
(TRACK) using X/x
Selecting an album and track
The list of tracks contained in the current
album appears.
3:HOME TOWN
ROCK BEST HIT
MP3
1.HIGHWAY
DVD TOP
MENU/
ALBUM–
2.VIEW POINT
3.MY CHILDREN
4.DANCING
DVD MENU/
ALBUM+
5.GOOD TASTE
6.DESTINATION
7.MARATHON
8.PLACE-KICK
9.TAKE IT EASY
10.PORT TOWER
11.STANDARD
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
DVD
DISPLAY
O RETURN
When the list of all tracks or albums cannot
be displayed on the window, the jump bar
appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon,
and then scroll the jump bar to display the
rest of the list using X/x. Press C or
O RETURN to return to the track or the
album list.
1
2
Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu and name of the MP3
data disc appears.
Press X/x to select
then press ENTER or c.
(ALBUM)
5
Select a track using X/x and press
ENTER.
The list of albums contained in the disc
appears.
The selected track starts playing.
To return to the previous display
3:HOME TOWN
MP3
ROCK BEST HIT
KARAOKE
JAZZ
R&B
MY FAVORITE SONGS
CLASSICAL
SALSA OF CUBA
BOSSANOVA
Press O RETURN or C.
To turn off the display
Press DVD DISPLAY.
Notes
• Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be used for
album or track names. Anything else is displayed as
“ ”.
3
Select an album you want to play using
X/x and press ENTER.
• If the MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag, the ID3
tag information is displayed as a track name.
• ID3 tag applies only to version 1.
• If an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is played,
indicated elapsed time may be different from the
actual time.
• Until playing the disc or selecting an album in step 2,
album name is displayed as “**Album” (** refers to
a number) in the Control Menu, after which the album
name is displayed.
Tip
When an MP3 data disc is inserted, you can select an
album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP
MENU/ALBUM– on the remote.
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Selecting an album and file
Playing JPEG Image Files
You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs,
CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be
recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2
or Joliet format for the system to recognize the
files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW
device or recording software (not supplied) for
details on the recording format.
DVD TOP
MENU/
ALBUM–
DVD MENU/
ALBUM+
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
DVD
DISPLAY
O RETURN
1
2
Load a data disc recorded in JPEG into
the system.
1
2
Press DVD DISPLAY.
Press H.
The Control Menu and name of the JPEG
data disc appears.
The system starts to play the first JPEG
image file in the first album on the disc.
Press X/x to select
then press ENTER or c.
(ALBUM)
Notes
• The system can play the extension “.JPG” or
“.JPEG.”
The list of albums contained in the disc
appears.
• The system can play Multi Session CDs.
• An album that does not include a JPEG file is
skipped.
2:MOUNTAIN
JPEG
FAMILY
FLOWER
GARDEN
TRAIN
• If the system cannot play JPEG, set [DATA CD
PRIORITY] to [JPEG] in the [CUSTOM SETUP]
setting (page 81).
CAR
• A JPEG image file of a length or width of more than
4,720 dots cannot be played.
• A JPEG image file with a high width to length ratio
cannot be displayed.
3
4
Select an album you want to play using
X/x and press ENTER.
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this
system depending on file format.
• The system can play to a depth of 8 directories,
including a root directory.
Select
(FILE) using X/x and
press ENTER.
• Progressive JPEG image files cannot be played on
this system.
The list of files contained in the current
album appears.
• Maximum number of albums on a disc: 99
(The maximum number of JPEG image files that can
be contained on an album is 250.)
2:MOUNTAIN
FAMILY
JPEG
1.HAPPY
2.BIRTHDAY
3.CELEBRATION
4.CHRISTMAS
5.MOM
6.BASEBALL
7.PARTY
8.DAD
Tip
When you go to the next file or to go back to the
previous file, press . or >.
9.TRAVEL
10.FRIEND
11.DRIVE
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When the list of all files or albums cannot
be displayed on the window, the jump bar
appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon,
and then scroll the jump bar to display the
rest of the list using X/x. Press C or
O RETURN to return to the file or the
album list.
Enjoying Slide show on a
JPEG data disc
M
5
Select a file using X/x and press
ENTER.
H
The selected file starts playing.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN or C.
To turn off the display
Press DVD DISPLAY.
1
2
Press M while displaying a JPEG
image.
Notes
• Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be used for
album or file names. Anything else is displayed as “ ”.
• Until playing the disc or selecting an album in step 2,
album name is displayed as “**Album” (** refers to
a number) in the Control Menu, after which the album
name is displayed.
Slide show starts from the current image.
Press H when you want to exit Slide
show.
Return to normal play from the current
image.
Tip
When a JPEG data disc is inserted, you can select an
album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP
MENU/ALBUM- on the remote.
To change the interval time of
Slide show
Each time you press M during Slide show, the
interval time changes. With each press, the
indication changes as follows:
1M t 2M t 3M
The 3M interval time is faster than 2M.
Note
Slide show can play in only one direction.
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To rotate the current image
Selecting the Play Mode
(All Discs, One Disc, or Album)
You can select the play mode that plays all discs
continuously, one disc, or album.
H
C/c
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
Rotate the current image using C/c.
Each time you press c, the image turns
clockwise by 90º.
Each time you press C, the image turns
anticlockwise by 90º.
O RETURN
DVD
PLAY MODE
DISPLAY
Note
You cannot rotate the image during Slide show. Press
H to return to normal play before this operation.
With cover opened.
1
2
In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY.
Press X/x to select (PLAY
MODE), then press ENTER or c.
3:HOME TOWN
ROCK BEST HIT
MP3
(
)
1 5
CONTINUE(ALL)
CONTINUE(ONE)
CONTINUE(ALBUM)
SHUFFLE(ALL)
SHUFFLE(ONE)
SHUFFLE(ALBUM)
PROGRAM
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ALL/ONE/ALBUM
Creating Your Own
Program
• ALL: The system plays all discs in the system
consecutively in the order of the disc slot
number, and you can set Shuffle Play or
Repeat Play for all the discs.
(Program Play)
• ONE: The system plays only the one disc you
have selected, and you can set Shuffle Play or
Repeat Play for 1 disc only.
• ALBUM (MP3/JPEG only): The system plays
tracks/files in the Album that is contained on a
MP3/JPEG disc, and you can set Shuffle Play
or Repeat Play for the Album. When the disc
except an MP3/JPEG disc is played, the
system plays the disc in ONE play mode.
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 25 tracks.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN or C.
H
To turn off the display
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
Press DVD DISPLAY.
ORETURN
Tip
REPEAT
You can select the play mode directly by pressing
PLAY MODE. Each time you press the button, the
play mode changes.
PLAY
MODE
Number
buttons
CLEAR
With cover opened.
1
In stop mode, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “PGM” appears in the
front panel display.
The Program Menu appears on the TV
screen.
Program
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Press X/x or the number buttons to
select “7” then press ENTER.
To check the tracks or albums that you have
already created once, press C to select the
jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar
to display the rest of the list using X/x.
Press c or O RETURN to return to the
track list.
You can select the jump bar icon only if
there are more than 9 programmed tracks or
albums.
Program
1
2
DISC1(CD)-TRACK7
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2
3
Press c, then press X/x to select the
disc.
6
7
To program other tracks, repeat Steps
2 to 5.
Program
1
2
Disc
DISC1(CD)
The programmed tracks are displayed in the
selected order.
3
DISC2(CD)
DISC3(CD)
DISC4(CD)
DISC5(CD)
4
5
6
7
Press H to start Program Play.
8
9
Program Play begins.
When the program ends, you can restart the
same program again by pressing H.
10
Press c.
To return to normal play
The cursor moves to the track (in this case,
“1”). Before programming the MP3 tracks,
it is required to select the album.
In stop mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “ALL DISCS” or “1 DISC” appears in the
front panel display.
Program
Other Operations
1
2
Disc
DISTrack
3
DIALLALL TRACKS
DI1TRACK1
DI2TRACK2
DI3TRACK3
To
Do this
4
5
Turn off the
Program Menu
In stop mode, press PLAY MODE
to turn off the Program Menu.
6
7
4
5
6
7
8
9
TRACK4
TRACK5
TRACK6
TRACK7
TRACK8
TRACK9
8
9
Cancel the
programmed
order
Press CLEAR in Step 5, and the
last program is cancelled one by
one.
10
To select a track that is not displayed on the
window, press cto select the jump bar icon,
and then scroll the jump bar to display the
rest of the list using X/x. Press C or
O RETURN to return to the track list.
You can select the jump bar icon only if
there are more than 9 tracks.
Note
Program Play function is not available for DVDs and
JPEG.
Tip
You can perform Repeat Play of programmed tracks.
Press REPEAT, or set [REPEAT] to [ALL] in the
4
Select the track you want to program.
For example, select track “7.”
Program
1
2
Disc
DISTrack
3
DIALLALL TRACKS
DI1TRACK1
DI2TRACK2
DI3TRACK3
4
5
6
7
4
5
6
7
8
9
TRACK4
TRACK5
TRACK6
TRACK7
TRACK8
TRACK9
8
9
10
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Setting the shuffle mode in
the Control Menu
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)
You can select either normal shuffle or album
shuffle (MP3 only).
You can have the system “shuffle” tracks and
play them in random order. Subsequent
“shuffling” will produce a different playing
order.
H
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
DVD
DISPLAY
H
1
2
Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
PLAY
MODE
Press X/x to select
MODE), then press ENTER or c.
(PLAY
3:HOME TOWN
ROCK BEST HIT
MP3
(
)
1 5
CONTINUE(ALL)
CONTINUE(ONE)
CONTINUE(ALBUM)
SHUFFLE(ALL)
SHUFFLE(ONE)
SHUFFLE(ALBUM)
PROGRAM
With cover opened.
1
2
In stop mode, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “SHUF” appears in the
front panel display.
3
4
Select [SHUFFLE (ALL)], [SHUFFLE
(ONE)], or [SHUFFLE (ALBUM)] using
X/x and press ENTER.
You can play all tracks on all discs in a
random order, or all tracks on the specific
disc in a random order.
When you play an MP3 disc, you can play
all tracks in albums in random order.
[SHUFFLE (ALL)]: Plays all tracks on all
discs in random order.
[SHUFFLE (ONE)]: Plays tracks on the
disc in random order.
[SHUFFLE (ALBUM)]: Plays tracks from
a selected album in random order.
Press H.
To return to normal play
Press H.
In stop mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “SHUF” disappears from the front panel
display (SHUFFLE cancelled). The same
applies to cancel SHUFFLE (ALBUM).
The selected Shuffle Play begins.
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Note
While shuffling all discs, you cannot operate DISC
SKIP on the remote or DISC1-5 on the system.
Playing Repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single
title/chapter/track on a disc.
In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system
repeats tracks in shuffled or programmed order.
You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC
playback of VIDEO CDs (page 33).
H
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
DVD
DISPLAY
REPEAT
With cover opened.
1
2
Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
(REPEAT), then press ENTER or c.
If you do not select [OFF], the [REPEAT]
indicator lights in green.
3
Select the Repeat Play setting, then
press ENTER.
1:DVD
DVD
(
)
1 2 2 7 TITLE12
(
)
1 8 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
ALL
TITLE
CHAPTER
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x When playing a DVD
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats all the titles (except
SHUFFLE (ALL)).
Searching for a Particular
Point on a Disc
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
(Scan, Slow-motion Play)
• CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
You can locate a particular point on a disc
quickly by monitoring the picture or by playing
back slowly.
x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super
Audio CD/CD/MP3, and when Program
Play is set to OFF
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats all the tracks on the disc,
or repeats the current album (only
when CONTINUE (ALBUM) or
SHUFFLE (ALBUM) in the play
mode is selected) (except SHUFFLE
(ALL)).
SLOW
m/M
/
H
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
x When playing a JPEG
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats all the files on the disc
(when CONTINUE is selected in the
play mode), or repeats the current
album (when CONTINUE (ALBUM)
is selected in the play mode).
Notes
• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be
able to perform some of the operations described.
• During Scan or Slow-motion Play, no sound is
output.
x When Program Play is set to ON
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats Program Play.
Locating a point quickly by
playing a disc in fast forward
or fast reverse (Scan)
Notes
• Depending on the DVD disc, Repeat Play does not
work.
• If [ALL] is selected, Repeat Play is limited to 5 times.
1
2
Press m or M while playing a disc.
Tips
When you find the point you want,
press H to return to normal speed.
• You can set Repeat Play during stop mode.
After selecting the [REPEAT] item, press H.
The system starts Repeat Play.
• You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status.
Press REPEAT on the remote.
• You can perform Repeat Play for DVD titles that
contain chapters.
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To change the scan speed (DVD/
VIDEO CD only)
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Index/
Album/File
Each time you press m or Mduring scan, the
playback speed changes. Two speeds are
available. With each press, the indication
changes as follows:
Playback direction
1M t 2M
You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD),
track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3),
index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), album
(MP3, JPEG), and file (JPEG). As titles, tracks
albums and files are assigned unique names on
the disc, you can select the desired one from the
Control Menu. Also chapters and indexes are
assigned unique numbers on the disc, so you
select the desired one by entering its number. Or
you can search a particular point using the time
code (TIME SEARCH).
Opposite direction
1m t 2m
The 2M/2m playback speed is faster than
1M/1m.
Watching frame by frame
(Slow-motion Play)
You cannot search a scene of a VIDEO CD
(when the PBC function is on).
(DVD/VIDEO CD only)
Press
or
when the system is in the
pause mode.
To return to normal speed, press H.
To change the speed of Slow-
motion Play
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
Each time you press
or
during Slow-
ORETURN
motion Play, the playback speed changes. Two
speeds are available. With each press, the
indication changes as follows:
DVD
DISPLAY
Number
buttons
Playback direction
CLEAR
2
t 1
With cover opened.
Opposite direction (DVD only)
t 1
2
Searching for a title/track/
album/file
The 2 /2 playback speed is slower than
/1
1
.
1
Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select the search method,
then press ENTER or c.
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x When playing a DVD
Searching for a chapter/index
(TITLE)
1
Press DVD DISPLAY.
x When playing a VIDEO CD
The Control Menu appears.
(TRACK)
2
Press X/x to select the search method.
x When playing a Super Audio CD
xWhen playing a DVD
(TRACK)
(CHAPTER)
x When playing a CD
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without
(TRACK)
PBC functions)
x When playing an MP3
(INDEX)
(ALBUM) or
(TRACK)
xWhen playing a Super Audio CD
(INDEX)
x When displaying a JPEG file
(ALBUM) or
(FILE)
Example: when you select
(CHAPTER)
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a
number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of chapters or indexes.
Example: when you select
(TRACK)
The list of tracks contained in the disc
appears.
4:CD
CD
1:DVD
1.HIGHWAY
2.VIEW POINT
3.MY CHILDREN
4.DANCING
5.GOOD TASTE
6.DESTINATION
7.MARATHON
8.PLACE-KICK
9.TAKE IT EASY
10.PORT TOWER
11.STANDARD
12.LADY
DVD
(
)
1 2 2 7 TITLE12
(
)
1 8 3 4
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
T
When the list of all tracks or albums cannot
be displayed on the window, the jump bar
appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon,
and then scroll the jump bar to display the
rest of the list using X/x. Press C or
O RETURN to return to the track or the
album list.
3
4
Press ENTER or c.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”
1:DVD
DVD
(
)
1 2 2 7 TITLE12
(
)
– – 3 4
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
T
4:CD
CD
13.STAY
14.BAD
15.BEAUTIFUL
16.HOLD.ME
17.FIRST TIME
18.BLUE SKY
19.OUR EARTH
20.NO NAME
21.SWEETEST
22.KISS ME
23.FIRE
Press X/x or the number buttons to
select the chapter or index number you
want to search.
24.ANGEL
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
3
Press X/x to select the desired track,
then press ENTER.
The system starts playback from the
selected track.
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Press ENTER.
Viewing Disc Information
The system starts playback from the
selected number.
Note
When you play a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the
index search function does not work.
Viewing the playing time and
remaining time in the front
panel display
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
You can check disc information, such as the
remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD,
or tracks in a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD,
or MP3, using the front panel display (page 98).
To search for a particular point
using the time code (TIME
SEARCH)
Example: If you search for the playing time of
the current title on a DVD
DISPLAY
1 In Step 2, select
(TIME).
“T **:**:**” (playing time of the current title)
is selected.
2 Press ENTER or c.
“T--:--:--” appears above “T**:**:**.”
3 Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, to find a desired point at 2
hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
Press DISPLAY.
Notes
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing
the disc, the display changes as shown in the
charts.
• The title, chapter or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
• The time search function does not work on a VIDEO
CD (when the PBC function is on).
• If you play a DVD, input the playing time of the
current title using the time code. If you play a CD,
Super Audio CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3, input the
playing time of the current track using the time code.
Tip
You can change the display to show playing time or
remaining time. For details, see “Checking the Playing
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When playing back a DVD
Playing time and number of the current title
When playing back a VIDEO CD
(without PBC functions), Super
Audio CD or CD
TITLE
CHAP
Playing time and current track number
TRK
Remaining time and
number of the current title
TITLE
CHAP
Remaining time and current
track number
TRK
Playingtime and number
of the current chapter
CHAP
Playing time of the disc
Remaining time and number
of the current chapter
CHAP
Remaining time of the disc
Title name
Track name
Current sound field
Current sound field
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Notes
When playing back an MP3
Playing time and current track number
• Depending on the type of disc being played and the
playing mode, the disc information may not be
displayed.
TRK
• ID3 tag applies only to version 1.
• If the MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag, the ID3
tag information is displayed as a track (file) name.
• Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be used for
album, track, or file names. Anything else is
displayed as “ ”.
Remaining time of the
current track
TRK
• In the following case, elapsed playing time and
current track remaining time may not be displayed
accurately.
Track (file) name
– when an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is
played.
Tips
Album (folder) name
Current sound field
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, only
the playing time of the scene is displayed.
• The playing time and remaining time of the current
chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also appear on
your TV screen. See the following section “Checking
the Playing Time and Remaining Time” for details on
how to read this information.
When playing back a JPEG
Current file number
File name
Album (folder) name
Current sound field
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• C–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter
• **:**:**
Checking the Playing Time
and Remaining Time
Playing time of the menu or current
title without a chapter
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/CD/Super Audio
CD text and MP3 folder name/file name/ID3 tag
(only song title) recorded on the disc.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
• **:**
Playing time of the current scene
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD
• T **:**
DISPLAY
Playing time of the current track
• T–**:**
Remaining time of the current track
• D **:**
Playing time of the current disc
• D–**:**
DVD
DISPLAY
Remaining time of the current disc
xWhen playing an MP3
• T **:**
Playing time of the current track
• T–**:**
Remaining time of the current track
1
2
Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
1:DVD
DVD
(
)
To turn off the Control Menu
1 2 2 7 TITLE12
(
)
1 8 3 4
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
T
Disc type
Time information
Notes
• Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be
displayed.
• 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.
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
• T **:**:**
Playing time of the current title
• T–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
Playing time of the current chapter
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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.
DVD
DISPLAY
Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2:MOUNTAIN
JPEG
FAMILY
(
) BIRTHDAY
2 0
1
01 / 01/ 2004
Date information
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
Note
If there is no date information or data is damaged on
the disc, the system cannot display the date
information.
Tip
You can change the date information order in [JPEG
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2
3
Press X/x to select
then press ENTER or c.
(AUDIO),
Sound Adjustments
The options for AUDIO appear.
1:DVD
Changing the Sound
DVD
(
)
1 2 2 7 TITLE12
(
)
1 8 3 4
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
T
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks,
you can select the language you want while
playing the DVD.
If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats
(PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS),
you can select the audio format you want while
playing the DVD.
With stereo CDs, VIDEO CDs, or MP3, 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 (in this
case, the sound loses its stereo effect). For
example, when playing a disc containing a song
with the vocals on the right channel and the
instruments on the left channel, you can select
the left channel and hear only the instruments
from both speakers.
Press X/x to select the desired audio
signal.
xWhen playing a DVD
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they represent
the language code. Refer to the language
the code represents. When the same
language is displayed two or more times,
the DVD is recorded in multiple audio
formats.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
MP3
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
DVD
DISPLAY
xWhen playing a Super Audio CD
In stop mode, depending on the Super
Audio CD, the choice of settings varies.
• MULTI: The disc has a multi-channel
playback area.
AUDIO
• 2CH: The disc has a 2 channel
playback area.
• CD: When you want to play the disc as
a conventional CD.
With cover opened.
Note
1
Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
Not all discs give you the three choices above
when in Super Audio CD playback. It all depends
on the layer configuration of the Super Audio CD
to be played.
The Control Menu is displayed.
4
Press ENTER.
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To turn off the Control Menu
The display examples are as
follows:
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
• PCM (stereo)
Notes
PROGRAM FORMAT
PCM 48kHz 24bit
• For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot
change the sound.
• During DVD playback, the sound may change
automatically.
• Dolby Surround
Tip
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0
You can select [AUDIO] directly by pressing AUDIO.
Each time you press the button, the item changes.
DOLBY SURROUND
• Dolby Digital 5.1ch
Displaying the audio
information of the disc
(DVD only)
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
• DTS
When you select [AUDIO], the channels being
played are displayed on the screen.
PROGRAM FORMAT
DTS 3/2.1
For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple
signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel
signals can be recorded on a DVD. Depending
on the DVD, the number of recorded channels
may differ.
Tips
• When the signal contains surround signal
components such as LS, RS, or S, the surround effect
is enhanced.
Current audio format*
• If you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the system
outputs PCM (stereo) signals.
1:DVD
DVD
(
)
1 2 2 7 TITLE12
• Even though the audio stream contains a surround
back component, the surround back channel is not
displayed.
(
)
1 8 3 4
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
1: ENGLISH
T
Dolby Digital-EX or DTS-ES source is displayed as
“3/2.1”on the screen.
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
* [PCM], [MPEG], [DTS], or [DOLBY
DIGITAL] is displayed.
For [DOLBY DIGITAL], the channels in the
playing track are displayed numerically as
follows:
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:
Surround component 2
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2.1
Front component 2 +
Center component 1
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) component 1
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Automatic decoding of the
audio input signal (AUTO
FORMAT DIRECT AUTO)
Enjoying Surround Sound
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.
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of system’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
into your home.
To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT
DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly
until the sound field you want appears in the
front panel display.
Tip
When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound
of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers of the system,
select a sound field other than “AUTO FORMAT
DIRECT AUTO” or “2 CHANNEL STEREO”.
AUTO FORMAT
DIRECT
With cover opened.
Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly
until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the front
panel display.
Sound field
Display
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. AUTO
AUTO
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Using only the front speaker
and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL
STEREO)
Selecting a sound field (AUTO
FORMAT DIRECT button)
This mode outputs the sound from the front left
and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard two
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.
AUTO FORMAT
DIRECT
With cover opened.
MODE
Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly
until the sound field you want appears in
the front panel display.
Sound field
Display
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT DOLBY PL
PRO LOGIC
With cover opened.
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PLII MOVIE
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE
Press MODE repeatedly until “2CH
STEREO” appears in the front panel
display.
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PLII MUSIC
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
Sound field
Display
Neo:6 CINEMA
Neo:6 MUSIC
NEO:6 CIN
NEO:6 MUS
2 CHANNEL STEREO
2CH STEREO
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels
from two-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.
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xAUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII
MOVIE/MUSIC
Selecting a sound field (MODE
button)
Dolby Pro LogicII produces five full-bandwidth
output channels from two-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.
xNeo:6 CINEMA
Performs the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode
decoding.
xNeo:6 MUSIC
MODE
Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for standard stereo sources,
such as CDs.
Notes
• When the input signal is a multi-channel source, PRO
LOGIC, PRO LOGIC II MOVIE/MUSIC, and Neo:6
Cinema/Music are cancelled and the multi channel
source is output directly.
With cover opened.
Press MODE repeatedly until the sound
field you want appears in the front panel
display.
• Neo:6 Cinema/Music mode decoding is not available
for DTS 2channel signal.
• This system is not compatible with the DTS 96/24
decoding function. When you play the DTS 96/24
disc, the system plays it as a normal disc.
For movie
Sound field
Display
CINEMA STUDIO EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
C. ST. EX A*
C. ST. EX B*
C. ST. EX C*
*Use DCS Technology
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.
x C. ST. EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)
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.
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x C. ST. EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)
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.
For music or others
Sound field
HALL
Display
HALL
JAZZ CLUB
LIVE CONCERT
GAME
JAZZ CLUB
L. CONCERT
GAME
x C. ST. 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.
SPORTS
SPORTS
MONO MOVIE
MONO MOVIE
x HALL (Hall)
Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular
concert hall.
About Cinema Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the
movie software encoded with multi channel
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This
mode reproduces the sound characteristics of
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following
three elements.
x JAZZ CLUB (Jazz club)
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
x L. CONCERT (Live concert)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
concert.
x GAME (Game)
Obtains maximum audio impact from video
game software.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding
the listener from a single pair of actual
surround speakers.
x SPORTS (Sports)
Simulates the arena or stadium sound.
• 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.
x MONO MOVIE (Mono movie)
Reproduces mono sound that is good for old
movies.
When using headphones
Sound field
Display
HEADPHONE 2CH
HP 2CH
HEADPHONE THEATER HP THEATER
x HEADPHONE 2CH
This mode outputs the sound from the
headphone L/R. Standard 2 channel (stereo)
sources completely bypass the sound field
processing. Multi channel surround formats are
downmixed to two channels.
Notes
• The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise
in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ virtual
speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound
coming directly from the surround speakers.
x HEADPHONE THEATER
This mode outputs the sound as surround from
headphone L/R.
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To turn the surround effect off
Selecting the Surround
Back Decoding Mode
Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly
until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the front panel
display.
When connecting the headphones to the
PHONES jack
This function lets you select the decoding mode
for the surround back signals of the multi
channel input stream.
Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE
repeatedly until “HP 2CH” appears in the front
panel display.
By decoding the surround back signal of DVD
software, etc., recorded in Dolby Digital EX,
DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 format,
etc., you can enjoy the kind of surround sound
originally intended for the film (page 93, 94).
Notes
• This function is unavailable when playing Super
Audio CDs and when the input stream is dts 2048
frame.
• When you play a Super Audio CD (Direct Stream
Digital), the sound field changes to “AUTO
FORMAT DIRECT AUTO” automatically.
• This system is not compatible with the DTS 96/24
decoding function. When you play the DTS 96/24
disc, the system plays it as a normal disc.
Note
This function works only when you connect the
[SURROUND BACK] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting
Tips
• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo
sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 or 7 speakers,
select any sound field other than “AUTO FORMAT
DIRECT AUTO” or “2CH STEREO.”
• The system memorizes the last sound field selected
for each function mode.
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 HALL as the sound field,
then change to another function, and then return to
DVD, HALL will be applied again. With the tuner,
sound fields are memorized separately for all preset
stations.
ENTER
X/x
• You can identify the encoding format of program
software by looking at its packaging.
– Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the
logo.
AMP MENU
With cover opened.
– DTS-ES encoded programs are marked with
DTS-ES.
1
2
Press AMP MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until
“CUSTOMIZE” appears in the front
– Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled
with the
logo.
panel display, then press ENTER.
– DTS Digital Surround discs are marked with DTS.
3
Press X/x repeatedly until “SB DEC”
appears in the front panel display, then
press ENTER.
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Press X/x to select the surround back
mode you want according to the input
stream, then press ENTER or AMP
MENU.
When selecting “SB OFF”
Surround back decoding is not performed.
a) 6.1 channel decode flag is information recorded in
software like DVD.
The default setting is “SB MATRIX.”
b) Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX
flag. Check the Dolby Corporation web page help
for information about Surround EX films.
c) Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both
Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.
When selecting “SB MATRIX”
Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES is applied to
decode the surround back signal regardless of
a)
the 6.1 channel decode flag in the input stream.
This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX or
DTS-ES.
d) Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and
an extension stream designed for returning those
signals to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1
channel signals are DVD specific signals, not used
in movie theaters.
Input stream Output Applied surround back
channel decoder
Dolby Digital 6.1
5.1
Matrix decoder conforms
to Dolby Digital EX
Notes
• You can select the surround back decoding only when
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO mode is selected
bypassed internally.
DTS 5.1
6.1
DTS Matrix decoder
Dolby Digital 6.1
Matrix decoder conforms
to Dolby Digital EX
b)
EX
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag, even
though their packaging may contain a Dolby Digital
Surround EX logo. In this case, select “SB
MATRIX.”
DTS-ESMatrix 6.1
6.1
DTS Matrix decoder
c)
DTS-ES
Discrete 6.1
6.1
DTS Discrete decoder
d)
When selecting “SB AUTO”
When you input stream contains the 6.1 channel
a)
decoding flag , the appropriate decoder is
applied to decode the surround back signal.
Input stream Output Applied surround back
channel decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1
5.1
—
DTS 5.1
5.1
—
Dolby Digital 6.1
EX
Matrix decoder conforms
to Dolby Digital EX
b)
DTS-ESMatrix 6.1
6.1
DTS Matrix decoder
c)
DTS-ES
Discrete 6.1
6.1
DTS Discrete decoder
d)
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Notes
• The NIGHT MODE function is activated only when
the input stream is Dolby Digital format.
• When you connect headphones to the system, the
DSGX function does not work.
Using the Sound Effect
• These two types of sound effect cannot be activated
at the same time.
This system provides you with 2 types of sound
effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the
sound to suit your needs.
• Depending on the input stream, the DSGX function
may not be effective.
NIGHT
MODE
DSGX
With cover opened.
Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX on the
remote.
The sound effect is activated.
xNIGHT MODE
In this mode, you can enjoy sound effects or
dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even
at low volume. It is useful for watching movies
at night.
xDSGX
With DSGX on, bass frequencies are effectively
reinforced.
To turn off the sound effect
Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX again.
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4
Press ENTER or c.
The angle number changes to “-.”
Using Various Additional Functions
1:DVD
DVD
(
)
1 2 2 7 TITLE12
Changing the Angles
(
)
1 8 3 4
T
–
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
(
)
9
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing
angle.
For example, while playing a scene of a train in
motion, you can display the view from either the
front of the train, the left window of the train, or
from the right window without having the train’s
movement interrupted.
Select the angle number using the
number buttons or X/x, then press
ENTER.
The angle is changed to the selected angle.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change
the angles, even if multi-angles are recorded on the
DVD.
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
DVD
Tip
DISPLAY
You can select the angle directly by pressing ANGLE.
Each time you press the button, the angle changes.
ANGLE
Number
Buttons
With cover opened.
1
2
Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
(ANGLE).
The angle number appears.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of angles. The [ANGLE]
indicator lights up in green when angles are
recorded on the disc.
1:DVD
DVD
(
)
1 2 2 7 TITLE12
(
)
1 8 3 4
T
1
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
(
)
9
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4
Press X/x to select the language.
Displaying Subtitles
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate
the language code. Refer to the language
the code represents.
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. You can select the language you want
to practice, for example, turn on the subtitles for
better understanding.
Press ENTER.
To cancel the [SUBTITLE] setting
Select [OFF] in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change
the subtitles, even if multilingual subtitles are recorded
on it.
Tip
DVD
DISPLAY
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
You can select subtitles directly by pressing
SUBTITLE. Each time you press the button, the
language changes.
SUBTITLE
With cover opened.
1
2
Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
(SUBTITLE), then press ENTER or c.
The options for [SUBTITLE] appear.
1:DVD
DVD
(
)
1 2 2 7 TITLE12
(
)
1 8 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
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4
Press X/x to select
PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER or c.
(CUSTOM
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] is
selected.
PARENTAL CONTROL)
1:DVD
DVD
(
)
1 2 2 7 TITLE12
(
)
1 8 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions
for a disc.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set the playback restrictions so that
the system will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
Playback of some DVDs can be limited
according to a predetermined level, such as the
age of the viewer.
ON
PASSWORD
Press X/x to select [ON t], then press
ENTER.
xIf you have not entered a password
yet
The display for registering a new password
appears.
The same password is used for both Parental
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Custom Parental Control
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
You can set the same Custom Parental Control
password for up to 25 discs. If you set a 26th
disc, the playback restriction of the disc for
which you first set the password is cancelled.
then press ENTER
.
Enter a 4-digit password by using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
x
xIf you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
O RETURN
DVD
DISPLAY
Number
buttons
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
ENTER
Enter password, then press
.
With cover opened.
1
2
Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
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Enter your 4-digit password by using
the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
Playing the disc for which
Custom Parental Control is
set
[Custom parental control is set.] appears
and the screen returns to the Control Menu
display.
1
Insert the disc for which Custom
Parental Control is set.
If you make a mistake entering your
password
Press C before you press ENTER and input
the correct number.
The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]
display appears.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
If you make a mistake
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
ENTER
Press O RETURN, then start from Step 3
again.
and press
.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
To turn off the Custom Parental
Control function
The system is ready for playback.
Notes
1 In Step 4, select [OFF t], then press
• When you change the layer or area in a Super Audio
CD which has Custom Parental Control set, the
display for entering the password may appear.
• When you set the Custom Parental Control password
for a Hybrid Super Audio CD, the Custom Parental
Control setting only works for the current layer.
ENTER.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
To change the password
1 In Step 4, press X/x to select [PASSWORD
t], then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
Tip
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number
“199703” using the number buttons when the
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display asks
you for your password, then press ENTER. The display
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
3 Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
4 To confirm your password, re-enter it using
the number buttons, then press ENTER.
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Press X/x to select [PARENTAL
CONTROL t], then press ENTER or c.
Limiting playback for children
(Parental Control)
(DVD only)
xIf you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears.
Playback of some DVDs can be limited
according to a predetermined level, such as the
age of the viewer. The “Parental Control”
function allows you to set a playback limitation
level.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
ENTER
then press
.
A scene that is limited is not played, or it is
replaced by a different scene.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
xWhen you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
O RETURN
DVD
SETUP
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Number
buttons
ENTER
Enter password, then press
.
With cover opened.
4
Enter your password using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
1
2
In stop mode, press DVD SETUP.
The Setup Display appears.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level and changing the password
appears.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM SETUP],
then press ENTER or c.
[CUSTOM SETUP] is displayed.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
TRACK SELECTION
AUDIO DRC:
DATA CD PRIORITY:
JPEG DATE:
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
OFF
OFF
MP3
MM/DD/YYYY
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Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then
press ENTER or c.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN or C to go back to the
previous screen.
The selection items for [STANDARD] are
displayed.
To turn off the Setup Display
Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup
Display is turned off.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
OFF
USA
OTHERS
To turn off the Parental Control
function and play the DVD after
entering your password
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.
6
7
Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
To change the password
1 In Step 5, select [CHANGE PASSWORD
t] using x, then press ENTER or c.
The display for entering the password
appears.
The area is selected.
If you select [OTHERS t], select and
enter the standard code in the table on
page 66 using the number buttons.
2 Follow Step 3 to enter a new password.
Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press
ENTER or c.
The selection items for [LEVEL] are
displayed.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD 7:
8:
NC17
R
6:
5:
4:
3:
2:
1:
PG13
PG
G
8
Select the level you want using X/x,
then press ENTER.
The Parental Control setting is complete.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
4:
PG13
USA
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
The lower the value, the more strict the
limitation.
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Area Code
Playing the disc for which
Parental Control is set
Standard
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Code number
2044
2047
2046
2057
2070
2079
2090
2092
2115
2165
2174
2109
2219
2248
2238
2254
2276
2304
2363
2362
2376
2390
2379
2427
2424
2436
2489
2501
2149
2499
2086
2543
2528
2184
1
Insert the disc and press H.
The [PARENTAL CONTROL] display
appears.
Belgium
Brazil
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
Canada
The system starts playback.
Chile
China
Notes
• If you play a DVD which does not have the Parental
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
system.
Denmark
Finland
France
• Depending on the DVD, 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 cancelled, the level
returns to the original level.
Germany
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Italy
Tip
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat Step 1 to 3 of “Limiting playback for children.”
When you are asked to enter your password, enter
“199703” using the number buttons, then press
ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password. After you enter a new 4-digit password in
Step 3, replace the disc in the system and press H.
When the [PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears,
enter your new password.
Japan
Korea
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Pakistan
Philippines
Portugal
Russia
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
United Kingdom
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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.
Other Operations
Controlling TV with the
Supplied Remote
TV
Manufacturer
SONY
Code number
001
By adjusting the remote signal, you can control
your TV with the supplied remote.
Admiral
AKAI
012, 016, 039
002
Notes
AOC
002
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
Bell&Howell
Broksonic
Croslex
016, 039
002
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number may reset itself to the default (SONY)
setting. Reset the appropriate code number.
034
CURTIS-MATHES 002, 046
DAEWOO
Daytron
002, 004, 005, 006
Controlling TVs with the
remote
020
EMERSON
FISHER
002, 020
009
General Electric
HITACHI
JC Penny
002, 012, 049
002, 014, 015, 020
002, 012
TV ?/1
JVC
018
KTV
002, 020
LG/Goldstar
LXI(Sears)
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
Mitsubishi/MGA
NEC
002, 020
002, 009, 012, 034, 046
002, 020, 027, 034
022
TV/VIDEO
TV button
002, 022
Number
buttons
TV CH +/–
002
PANASONIC
Philco
049, 050
TV VOL +/–
002, 004, 015, 020, 034
027, 034
With cover opened.
PHILIPS
PIONEER
Portland
029, 046, 049
002
Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your
TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table)
using the number buttons. Then release TV
[/1.
QUASAR
RADIO SHACK
RCA/PROSCAN
SAMSUNG
SANYO
039, 049
002, 012, 022
002, 012, 032, 033
002, 020, 028, 036
009, 010
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.
SCOTT
002
SHARP
020, 039, 040
016, 039, 040
002, 034
Signature
SYLVANIA
TOSHIBA
039, 046
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Controlling the TV
Manufacturer
Videch
Code number
002, 015
You can control your TV using the buttons
below.
WARDS
002, 020
ZENITH
016, 017
By pressing
TV [/1
You can
Turn the TV on or off.
CATV
TV/VIDEO
Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input
sources.
Manufacturer
Code number
SONY
101
HAMLIN/REGAL 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
TV VOL +/–
TV CH +/–
Adjust the TV volume.
Select the TV channel.
OAK
128, 129, 130
120, 121, 122
115, 116
PANASONIC
PIONEER
Using the number buttons for
controlling the TV
SCIENTIFIC
ATLANTA
110, 111, 112
When you set the remote to the TV mode, you
can use the number buttons for controlling the
TV.
TOCOM
ZENITH
117, 118, 131
113, 114
Press the TV button.
The TV button turns red and the remote is set to
the TV mode. You can select the TV channels by
using the number buttons.
>10 is for selecting the channel number greater
than 10.
To cancel the TV mode, press the TV button
again.
Notes
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
• The TV button turns off when you do not operate the
remote for 10 seconds.
Tip
Depending on the TV manufacture, the following
method also works. Press >10, then the number. (For
example, for channel 25, press >10, then 2 and 5.)
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By pressing Number
TV’s input source
Using the SONY TV DIRECT
Function
TV/VIDEO
0
No input source
(Default)
1
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
VIDEO4
VIDEO5
VIDEO6
SONY TV DIRECT allows you to turn on your
SONY TV and this system, change the system
mode to “DVD,” and then switch the TV’s input
source you set with one button push.
2
3
4
5
6
7*
COMPONENT1
INPUT
SONY TV
DIRECT
8*
COMPONENT2
INPUT
* Except for North American models.
Operation
Point the remote to the direction of TV and this
system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once.
TV/VIDEO
TV button
TV CH +
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.
Number
buttons
With cover opened.
To change the transmit time
Press and hold TV CH + while entering the
code for transmit time (see table below) using
the number buttons.
Preparation
Register the TV’s input source connected to this
system.
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.
Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering
the code for the TV’s input source to
connect this system (see table below)
using the number buttons.
TV’s input source is selected.
By pressing Number
Transmit time
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.
TV CH+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0.5 (Default)
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
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Notes
• This function is only for SONY TV series.
• If distance between TV and this system is too far, this
function may not work. Install the system near the
TV.
Using the Video or Other
Units
• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV
and this system while the TV button is flashing.
You can use VCRs or other units connected to
the VIDEO or SAT jacks. Refer to the operation
manual supplied with the unit for further
information on the operation.
FUNCTION
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO or
SAT that you connected the unit to appears
in the front panel display.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of
the system changes in the following sequence.
FM t AM t VIDEO t SAT t DVD t
FM...
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xSUB
Sub sound is output from the left and right
speakers.
Enjoying Multiplex
Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO)
xMAIN+SUB
Main sound and Sub sound are output from
the left and right speakers.
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when
the system receive the AC-3 multiplex broadcast
signal.
xMAIN/SUB
Main sound is output from the left speaker
and Sub sound is output from the right
speaker.
Note
To receive the AC-3 signal, you need to connect a
digital satellite tuner to the system with an OPTICAL
digital satellite tuner to AAC.
5
Press AMP MENU.
Turns off the AMP menu.
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
AMP MENU
With cover opened.
1
2
Press AMP MENU.
Press x/X repeatedly until
“CUSTOMIZE” appears in the front
panel display, then press ENTER or c.
The system enters the Customize Menu
mode.
3
4
Press x/X repeatedly until “DUAL
MONO” appears in the front panel
display, then press ENTER or c.
Press x/X to select the sound you
want.
x MAIN
Main sound is output from the left and right
speakers.
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Press ENTER.
Enjoying the Radio
A preset number appears in the front panel
display.
ST
Presetting Radio Stations
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down
the volume to minimum.
6
7
Press C/c/x/X to select/ the preset
number you want.
ST
"/1
TUNER/
BAND
Press ENTER.
TUNING –/+
The station is stored.
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
m
ST
MHz
8
Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations.
TUNER
MENU
To change the preset number
Restart from step 1.
With cover opened.
To change the AM tuning interval
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until
the band you want appears in the front
panel display.
The AM tuning interval can be set to either
10 kHz (default) or 9 kHz (for some areas).
To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in
any AM station, then turn off the system by
pressing "/1 on the remote, or "/1 on the
system. While holding down VOLUME + on the
system, press "/1 on the system to turn on the
power. If you change the interval, AM preset
stations will be erased.
Each time you press TUNER/BAND, the
band toggles between AM and FM.
Press and hold TUNING + or – until
scanning starts, then release.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo
program) appear in the front panel display.
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
ST
MHz
3
4
Press TUNER MENU.
Press C/c/x/X repeatedly until
“MEMORY ?” appears in the front
panel display.
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To listen to non-preset radio
stations
Listening to the Radio
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.
For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – on the
remote repeatedly.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING +
or – on the remote. Press x when you stop the
automatic tuning.
TUNER/
BAND
"/1
FUNCTION
DISPLAY
Tips
TUNING –/+
• If an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE on the
remote so that “MONO” appears in the front panel
display. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve. Press the button again to
restore the stereo effect.
x
PRESET
–/+
VOL +/–
• To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas
(aerials).
To check the frequency or sound
field
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the front panel
display changes as follows:
FM MODE
With cover opened.
index name of the station* t frequency t
sound field t index name of the station...
* This is displayed if you have entered a name
for a preset station (page 74).
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”
or “AM” appears in the front panel
display.
The last received station is tuned in.
ST
MHz
2
3
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to
select the preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, the system
tunes in one preset station.
Each time you press TUNER/BAND, the
band toggles between AM and FM.
Adjust the volume by pressing
VOL +/–.
To turn off the radio
Press "/1.
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7
Create an index name by using the
cursor buttons:
Naming Preset Stations
Press X/x to select a character, then press c
to move the cursor to the next position.
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for
preset stations. These names (for example,
“XYZ”) appear in the system’s front panel
display when a station is selected.
Note that no more than one name can be entered
for each preset station.
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. Capital letters,
numbers, and other symbols can be input
for a radio station name.
TUNER/
BAND
Press ENTER.
FUNCTION
The station name is stored.
PRESET
–/+
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
TUNER
MENU
With cover opened.
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”
or “AM” appears in the front panel
display.
Each time you press TUNER/BAND, the
band toggles between AM and FM.
The last station you received is tuned in.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode
of the system changes in the following
sequence:
FM t AM t VIDEO t SAT t DVD
t FM...
Press PRESET+ or – repeatedly to
select the preset station you want to
create an index name for.
3
4
Press TUNER MENU.
Press C/c repeatedly until “NAME IN?”
appears in the front panel display.
5
Press ENTER.
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Using the Sleep Timer
Changing the Brightness
of the Front Panel Display
You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
You can preset the time in 10 minutes
decrements.
You can change the brightness of the front panel
display by two steps.
SLEEP
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press this button, the minutes
display (the remaining time) changes as follows:
AMP MENU
AUTO t 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN
r
R
With cover opened.
SLEEP OFF T 10MIN ..... 50MIN T 60MIN
1
2
Press AMP MENU.
When you choose AUTO
Press x/X repeatedly until
“CUSTOMIZE” appears in the front
panel display, then press ENTER or c.
The system turns off when the current disc
finishes playback (up to 240 minutes). The
system turns off if you manually stop playing a
disc.
The system enters the Customize Menu
mode.
“AUTO” mode works only with functions such
as DVD that is selected before setting to
“AUTO.”
3
Press x/X repeatedly until “DIMMER”
appears in the front panel display, then
press ENTER or c.
4
5
Press x/X to select the brightness of
To check the remaining time
the front panel display.
Press SLEEP once. You cannot check the
remaining time if you select “AUTO.”
Press AMP MENU.
Turns off the AMP menu.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired
time.
To cancel the Sleep Timer
function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”
appears in the front panel display.
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Returning to the Default
Settings
You can return the system parameters such as
speaker settings and preset stations, to the
default settings.
DISC1 Z
.
Press .,
same time.
, or DISC1 Z on the system at the
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel
display and the default settings are returned.
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3
Press X/x to select the setup item from
the displayed list: [LANGUAGE
SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM
SETUP], [SPEAKER SETUP], and
[SETUP]. Then press ENTER or c.
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display
The selected Setup item appears.
Example: [SCREEN SETUP]
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items, such as picture and
sound. You can also set the subtitle language
and the Setup Display, among other things. For
details on each Setup Display item, see page 78-
84. For an overall list of Setup Display items,
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
JACKET PICTURE
INTERLACE
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENT OUT:
Select an item using X/x, then press
ENTER or c.
How to use the Setup Display
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [TV TYPE]
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENT OUT:
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
O RETURN
DVD
SETUP
Options
Press C or O RETURN to return to setup
items.
4
Select a setting using X/x, then press
ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
With cover opened.
Example: [4:3 PAN SCAN]
1
In stop mode, press DVD SETUP.
Selected setting
The Setup Display appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP
SCREEN SETUP
OSD :
ENGLISH
Main
item
TV TYPE:
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
JACKET PICTURE
INTERLACE
DVD MENU :
AUDIO :
SUBTITLE :
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENT OUT:
To turn off the Setup Display
Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup
Display is turned off.
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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.
For details on using the display, see “Using the
Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup
Display. For details on using the display, see
The default settings are underlined.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
JACKET PICTURE
INTERLACE
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENT OUT:
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD :
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
DVD MENU :
AUDIO :
SUBTITLE :
x TV TYPE (DVD only)
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3
standard or wide).
x OSD (On-Screen Display)
Selects the display language on the screen.
Select the language from the displayed list.
4:3
LETTER
BOX
Select this if you connect a 4:3
screen TV. Displays a wide picture
with bands on the upper and lower
portions of the screen.
x DVD MENU (DVD only)
Selects the desired language for the DVD menu.
Select the language from the displayed list.
4:3
PAN SCAN
Select this if you connect a 4:3
screen TV. Automatically displays
the wide picture on the entire
screen and cuts off the portions
that do not fit.
x AUDIO (DVD only)
Selects the language of the sound track.
Select the language from the displayed list.
x SUBTITLE (DVD only)
Selects the language of the subtitle.
Select the language from the displayed list.
16:9
Select this if you connect a wide-
screen TV or a TV with a wide
mode function.
Note
If you select a language that is not recorded on the
DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (except for [OSD]).
Tip
If you select [OTHERS t] in [DVD MENU],
[AUDIO], or [SUBTITLE], select and enter the
language code from the list using the number buttons
After you have made a selection, the language code (4
digits) is displayed the next time you select [OTHERS
t].
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x COMPONENT OUT
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
This will change the type of signal output from
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the
information about the different types.
INTERLACE
Select this when you connect to a
standard (interlace format) TV.
PROGRESSIVE
Select this when you have a TV
that can accept progressive
signals.
To set to [PROGRESSIVE]
1 Select [COMPONENT OUT] in [SCREEN
SETUP] using X/x, then press ENTER.
Note
Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or
vice versa.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
JACKET PICTURE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENT OUT:
xSCREEN SAVER
Turns the screen saver on and off so that the
screen saver image appears when you leave the
system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or
when you playback a CD, a Super Audio CD, an
MP3, or JPEG file (except during the slide
show) for more than 15 minutes. The screen
saver will help prevent your display device from
becoming damaged (afterimage). Press H to
turn off the screen saver.
2 Select [PROGRESSIVE] using X/x, then
press ENTER.
The display for confirming appears.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
JACKET PICTURE
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENT OUT:
ON
Turns on the screen saver.
Turns off the screen saver.
Does your TV accept progressive
signals?
OFF
YES
NO
xBACKGROUND
Selects the background color or picture on the
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD.
3 Select [YES] using X/x, then press ENTER.
The type of output signal changes to
progressive format.
JACKET
PICTURE
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears in the background, but
only if a jacket picture is already
recorded on the disc (CD-
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not
contain a jacket picture, the
[GRAPHICS 1] picture appears.
GRAPHICS 1-5
A preset picture stored in the
system appears in the background.
BLUE
The background color is blue.
The background color is black.
BLACK
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Notes
• If your TV accepts progressive signals, connect
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT of the system to the TV
using a component video cord (not supplied), and set
progressive format.
Custom Settings
(CUSTOM SETUP)
• When [PROGRESSIVE] is selected in [SCREEN
SETUP], no signal is output from the MONITOR
OUT jacks.
Allows setting up Parental Control and other
settings.
• If you set [COMPONENT OUT] in [SCREEN
SETUP] to [PROGRESSIVE] even though your TV
cannot accept the signal in progressive format,
picture noise may appears. In this case, return the
Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display.
For details on using the display, see “Using the
• The display for confirming does not appears when
you select [INTERLACE].
The default settings are underlined.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
TRACK SELECTION
AUDIO DRC:
OFF
OFF
DATA CD PRIORITY:
JPEG DATE:
MP3
MM/DD/YYYY
x PARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD only)
Sets a password and playback limitation level
for DVDs with playback limitation for children.
For details, see “Limiting playback for children
x TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)
Gives the sound track having the highest number
of channels priority when you play a DVD on
which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG
audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are
recorded.
OFF
No priority given.
Priority given.
AUTO
Notes
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in
• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital sound
tracks have the same number of channels, the system
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and MPEG audio
sound tracks in this order.
• Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with
priority may be predetermined. In this case, you
cannot give priority to the DTS, Dolby Digital, or
MPEG audio format by selecting [AUTO].
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xAUDIO DRC*
Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound
track.
Useful for watching movies at low volume late
Settings for the Speakers
(SPEAKER SETUP)
at night.
* Dynamic Range Compression
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set
for the size of the speakers you have connected
and their distance from your listening position.
Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the
balance of the speakers to the same level.
OFF
ON
No compression of DYNAMIC
range.
Reproduces the sound track with
the kind of DYNAMIC range that
the recording engineer intended.
Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup
Note
AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources.
The default settings are underlined.
xDATA CD PRIORITY (MP3, JPEG only)
Set priority data you want to play, when you
play a DATA CD (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW)
containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files.
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL:
BALANCE:
TEST TONE:
MP3
If an MP3 file exists on a disc, the
system recognises the disc as an
“MP3 Disc.” If only JPEG files
exist on the disc, the system
recognises the disc as a “JPEG
Disc.”
To return to the default setting
when changing a setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR.
JPEG
If a JPEG file exists on the disc,
the system recognises the disc as a
“JPEG Disc.” If only MP3 files
exist on the disc, the system
recognises the disc as an “MP3
Disc.”
x SIZE
If you do not connect center or surround
speakers, or move the surround speakers, set the
parameters for [CENTER] and [SURROUND]
and specify the surround speaker position and
height. Since the front speaker and subwoofer
settings are fixed, you cannot change them.
If you connect the surround back speaker, set
[SURROUND BACK] to [YES].
xJPEG DATE
Change the date information order of a JPEG
image in the Control Menu.
MM/DD/YYYY
YYYY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YYYY
YYYY/DD/MM
Position diagram
YYYY: Year
MM: Month
DD: Day
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A
A
45
B
B
20
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Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display
when you move the speakers.
FRONT
YES
CENTER
YES: Normally select this.
NONE: Select this if no center
speaker is used.
FRONT
1.6 m/5 ft*
Front speaker distance from the
listening position can be set in 0.2
meter (1 ft) increments from 1.0 to 7.0
meters (3 to 23 ft).
SURROUND
BEHIND: Select this if surround
speakers are located in section B.
SIDE: Select this if surround
speakers are located in section A.
NONE: Select this if no surround
speaker is used.
CENTER
Center speaker distance can be moved
up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer to the
listening position from the front
speaker distance, in 0.2 meter (1 ft)
increments.
1.6 m/5 ft*
(appears when
you set
[CENTER] to
[YES] in the
[SIZE] setting.)
SURROUND
BACK
(appears except
when you set
[SURROUND]
to [NONE] in the
[SIZE] setting.)
NONE: Normally select this.
YES: Select this if the surround back
speaker is used.
SURROUND
1.6 m/5 ft*
(appearsexcept
when you set
[SURROUND]
to [NONE] in
the [SIZE]
Surround speaker distance can be
moved up to 4.6 meters (15 ft) closer
to the listening position from the front
speaker distance, in 0.2 meter (1 ft)
increments.
SUBWOOFER
YES
setting.)
SURROUND
BACK
1.6 m/5 ft
(appears when
you set
Surround back speaker distance can
be moved up to 4.6 meters (15 ft)
closer to the listening position from
the front speaker distance, in 0.2 meter
(1 ft) increments.
Notes
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
• Depending on the settings of other speakers,
subwoofer may be excessive.
[SURROUD
BACK] to
x DISTANCE
[YES] in the
[SIZE] setting.)
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
displayed.
default settings are changed.
Notes
• When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
• If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an
equal distance from your listening position, set the
distance according to the closest speaker.
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away from
your listening position than the front speakers.
• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE]
setting may not be effective.
1.6m
(5 FT)
1.6m
(5 FT)
1.6m
(5 FT)
1.6m
(5 FT)
1.6m
(5 FT)
1.6m
(5 FT)
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xLEVEL
x BALANCE
You can vary the level of each speaker as
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]
for easy adjustment.
You can vary the balance of the left and right
speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST
TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment.
CENTER
0 dB*
(appears when
you set
[CENTER] to
[YES] in the
[SIZE] setting.)
FRONT
(CENTER)
Adjusts the level of the center
speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB
increments).
Adjusts the balance between the front
left and right speakers.
The center position is shown as
“---.” (You can adjust from the center 6
steps to left or right.)
To adjust the volume of all the
speakers at one time
SURROUND
LEFT 0 dB*
SURROUND
RIGHT 0 dB*
(appears except
when you set
Adjusts the level of the surround
speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB
increments).
Use the VOLUME control on the system, or
press VOL +/–.
[SURROUND] to
[NONE] in the
[SIZE] setting.)
x TEST TONE
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
[LEVEL] and [BALANCE].
SURROUND
BACK
0 dB
(appears when
you set
[SURROUD
BACK] to [YES]
in the [SIZE]
setting.)
Adjusts the level of the surround
back speaker (–10 dB to +10 dB,
1 dB increments).
OFF
ON
The test tone is not emitted from the
speakers.
The test tone is emitted from both left and
right speakers simultaneously while
adjusting balance. When you select one of
the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the test
tone is emitted from each speaker in
sequence.
SUBWOOFER
+4 dB*
Adjusts the level of the subwoofer
(–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments).
default settings are changed.
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Adjusting the speaker
balance and level by using the
test tone
Setting the speakers by using
the front panel display on the
system
1
Press DVD SETUP in stop mode.
You can set the speakers by using the AMP
menu that is displayed in the front panel display.
The Setup Display appears.
2
Press X/x repeatedly to select
[SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER
or c.
AMP menu list
SP SETUP
CENTER SP CENTER Y
CENTER N
3
4
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST
TONE], then press ENTER or c.
SURR Y
SURR SP
Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON],
then press ENTER.
SURR N
a)
SURR B N
SURR B SP
F DIST
You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
SURR B Y
1.0 m - 7.0 m/3 ft to 23 ft
1.0 m - 7.0 m/3 ft to 23 ft
5
From your listening position, adjust the
value of [BALANCE] and [LEVEL] using
C/X/x/c.
CEN DISTb)
SURR DISTb) 1.0 m - 7.0 m/3 ft to 23 ft
SB DISTb)
1.0 m - 7.0 m/3 ft to 23 ft
When selecting [BALANCE], the test tone
is emitted from both left and right speakers
simultaneously.
SP POSb)
SP BEHIND
SP SIDE
When selecting [LEVEL], the test tone is
emitted from only the speaker which you
are adjusting.
LEVEL
TESTTONE T.TONE OFF
T.TONE ON
6
7
8
Press ENTER when you have finished
making adjustments.
F BALANCE 6 steps left or right
CEN LEVELb)
–6 dB - +6 dB
SL LEVELb)
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST
TONE], then press ENTER.
–6 dB - +6 dB
SR LEVELb) –6 dB - +6 dB
SB LEVELb) –10 dB - +10 dB
Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF],
then press ENTER.
SW LEVEL
–6 dB - +6 dB
Notes
AUDIO DRC DRC OFF
DRC ON
• When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts
off for a moment.
a)
b)
This setting appears when you set “SURR SP”
to “SURR Y” in “SP SETUP.”
• The surround back speaker level can be also adjusted
on the amplifier that is connected to the surround
back speaker.
This setting appears when you set the
corresponding speaker to “Y” in “SP SETUP.”
Tip
To adjust the balance or the level without listening to
the test tone, select [BALANCE] or [LEVEL] in step 3
and press ENTER. Then adjust the balance or level
using X/x and press ENTER.
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xSP SETUP
CUSTOMIZE
CENTER SP
(center
speaker)
CENTER Y: Select this if you
use a center speaker.
DUAL MONO
MAIN
SUB
CENTER N: Select this if no
center speaker is used.
MAIN+SUB
MAIN/SUB
SB MATRIX
SB AUTO
SB OFF
SURR SP
(surround
speakers)
SURR Y: Select this if you
use surround speakers.
SB DEC
DIMMER
SURR N: Select this if no
surround speaker is used.
DIM OFF
DIM ON
a)
SURR B SP
(surround
back
SURR B N: Select this if no
surround back speaker is
used.
speaker)
SURR B Y: Select this if you
use a surround back speaker.
F DIST
(front
distance)
Front speaker distance from
the listening position can be
set in 0.2 meter (1 ft)
increments from 1.0 to 7.0
meters (3 to 23 ft).
b)
1.6m/5 ft
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
c)
CEN DIST
(center
distance)
1.6m/5 ft
Center speaker distance can
be moved up to 1.6 meters (5
ft) closer to the listening
position from the front
b)
speaker distance, in 0.2 meter
(1 ft) increments.
c)
SURR DIST
Surround speaker distance
can be moved up to 4.6 meters
(15 ft) closer to the listening
position from the front
AMP MENU
(surround
distance)
b)
1.6m/5 ft
With cover opened.
speaker distance, in 0.2 meter
(1 ft) increments.
1
2
Press AMP MENU.
c)
SB DIST
Surround back speaker
Press X/x repeatedly until the item you
want to set appears in the front panel
display.
(surround
back
distance can be moved up to
4.6 meters (15 ft) closer to the
listening position from the
front speaker distance, in 0.2
meter (1 ft) increments.
distance)
b)
1.6m/5 ft
xSP SETUP
Sets the speaker size, distance, and place.
c)
SP POS
SP BEHIND: Select this if
surround speakers are located
in the back area of the
listening position.
xLEVEL
(surround
speakers
position)
Sets the balance and level of the each
speaker, and turns on/off the test tone.
SP SIDE: Select this if
surround speakers are located
in the side area of the listening
position.
3
4
Press ENTER or c.
Press X/x to select the desired item,
then press ENTER or c.
To set the item, press X/x, then press
ENTER or AMP MENU.
a)
This setting appears when you set “SURR SP”
to “SURR Y” in “SP SETUP.”
b)
c)
You can set the following items. The
default settings are underlined.
the default settings are changed.
This setting appears when you set the
corresponding speaker to “Y” in “SP SETUP”
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xLEVEL
xCUSTOMIZE
TEST TONE
(test tone)
DUAL MONO
(dual mono)
T. TONE OFF: The test tone is
not emitted from the speakers.
T. TONE ON: The test tone is
emitted from both left and
right speakers simultaneously
while adjusting balance. When
you select one of the
“LEVEL” items, the test tone
is emitted from each speaker in
sequence.
MAIN
SUB
MAIN+SUB
MAIN/SUB
For details, see “Enjoying
SB DEC
(surround
back
SB MATRIX
SB AUTO
SB OFF
decoding)
F BALANCE
(front
balance)
0
Adjusts the balance between
the front left and right
speakers. (You can adjustfrom
the center 6 steps left (L6) or
right (R6).)
For details, see “Selecting the
DIMMER
(dimmer)
DIM OFF
b)
DIM ON
CEN LEVEL
Adjusts the level of the center
speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB
increments).
(center level)
For details, see “Changing the
a)
0
b)
SL LEVEL
Adjusts the left level of the
surround speaker (–6 dB to +6
dB, 1 dB increments).
(surround
left level)
a)
0
b)
SR LEVEL
Adjusts the right level of the
surround speaker (–6 dB to +6
dB, 1 dB increments).
(surround
right level)
a)
0
b)
SB LEVEL
Adjusts the level of the
surround back speaker (–10
dB to +10 dB, 1 dB
increments).
(surround
back level)
a)
0
SW LEVEL
(subwoofer
level)
Adjusts the level of the
subwoofer (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1
dB increments).
a)
+4
AUDIO DRC
(dynamic
compression)
DRC OFF: No compression of
DYNAMIC range.
DRC ON: Reproduces the
sound track with the kind of
DYNAMIC range that the
recording engineer intended.
a)
b)
the default settings are changed.
This setting appears when you set the
corresponding speaker to “Y” in “SP SETUP”
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Quick Setup and Resetting
the System
(SETUP)
Select [SETUP] in the setup display.
For details, see “Using the Setup Display”
SETUP
QUICK
RESET
xQUICK
Normally, when you turn the system on for the
first time or after resetting the system, the guide
message appears on the TV screen and you can
perform the Quick Setup. If you cancelled the
Quick Setup and you want to perform the Quick
Setup again, operate on this screen.
Note
After performing the Quick Setup, the settings of
following items are changed.
– [OSD], [DVD MENU], and [SUBTITLE] in
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
– [DISTANCE] and [LEVEL] in [SPEAKER SETUP]
– [TV TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP]
xRESET
You can reset the system.
After you select [RESET] and press ENTER,
select [YES] to reset the settings (it takes a few
seconds to complete). Select [NO] and press
ENTER to cancel. Do not press "/1, when
resetting the system.
Notes
• When you select [RESET], all the settings return to
the default.
• When you turn the system on after resetting, the guide
message appears on the TV screen. To perform the
normal screen, press CLEAR.
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• When [PROGRESSIVE] is selected in [SCREEN
SETUP], no signal is output from the MONITOR
OUT or S VIDEO OUT jacks.
Additional Information
Picture noise appears.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
Troubleshooting
• 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 system
directly to your TV, try connecting your system to
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.
Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does
not fill the screen.
Power
The power is not turned on.
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is
connected securely.
• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
Sound
The STANDBY indicator flashes.
Immediately unplug the power cord and check the
following items.
There is no sound.
• 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.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
• Are you using only the specified speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the
top of the system?
• Is the subwoofer connected incorrectly?
After checking the above items and fixing any
problems, connect the power cord again and turn on
the system. If the indicator still flashes, or if the
cause of the problem cannot be found even after
checking all the above items, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press
H to return to normal play mode.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust the balance parameter in the [BALANCE]
Picture
There is no picture.
• The video connecting cords are not connected
securely.
There is no sound from the subwoofer.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages
• The video connecting cords are damaged.
• The system is not connected to the correct TV
• Set the sound field to “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you
can view pictures from the system.
• You have set [COMPONENT OUT] in [SCREEN
SETUP] to [PROGRESSIVE] even though your
TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format.
In this case, return the setting to interlace format
Severe hum or noise is heard.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least
3 meters away from your TV set or a fluorescent
light.
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (480p) signals, the image may be affected
when you set [COMPONENT OUT] to
[PROGRESSIVE]. In this case, set
[COMPONENT OUT] to [INTERLACE]
• 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.
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The sound loses stereo effect when you play a
VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.
• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] in the Control Menu
The remote does not function.
• There are obstacles between the remote and the
system.
• The distance between the remote and the system is
too far.
• Make sure the system is connected appropriately.
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on
the system.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG
audio sound track.
• The batteries in the remote are weak.
• Make sure the sound field function is on
The disc does not play.
• There is no disc inserted.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages
• The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down
on the disc tray.
• 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 disc is skewed in the system.
• The region code on the DVD does not match the
system.
The sound comes from the center speaker
only.
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from
the center speaker only.
• Moisture has condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned on
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.
• The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or
Joliet.
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
• Check the speaker connections and settings.
• Make sure the sound field function is on
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3.”
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center
speaker may be less noticeable.
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it
has the extension “.MP3.”
No sound or only a very low-level sound is
heard from the surround speakers.
• Check the speaker connections and settings.
• Make sure the sound field function is on
• The system can only play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio
Layer3) audio.
• Set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [MP3] in the
• Directory level is more than 8.
• Select a sound field containing the word “C. ST.
• The disc contains more than 99 albums (the
maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can be
contained on an album is 250).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the
surround speakers may be less noticeable.
Operation
The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not
correctly displayed.
• The system can only display alphabetical letters
and numbers. Other characters are displayed as
“ ”.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected
securely. Adjust the antennas (aerials) or connect
an external antenna (aerial) if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
tuning.
The display for entering the password does
not appear for Super Audio CD, even though
Custom Parental Control is set.
• Custom Parental Control is set for different layers
of a Super Audio CD.
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
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The JPEG image file cannot be played.
• The DATA CD is not recorded in an JPEG format
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or
Joliet.
Messages do not appear on the 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 78).
• The JPEG image file does not have the extension
“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
The language for the sound track cannot be
changed.
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
• The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it
has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
• Image length or width is more than 4720 dots.
• Set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [JPEG] in the
[CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 81).
• Directory level is more than 8.
• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the
sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be changed.
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
• You cannot play the Progressive JPEG files.
• A JPEG image file with a high width to length
ratio cannot be played.
• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
• The disc contains more than 99 albums (the
maximum number of JPEG image files that can be
contained on an album is 250).
The subtitle cannot be turned off.
• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
The title of the JPEG album or file is not
correctly displayed.
• The system can only display alphabetical letters
and numbers. Other characters are displayed as
“ ”.
The angles cannot be changed.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being
• 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
“C-32” appears in the front panel display.
• Turn the power off and then on again by pressing
[/1 on the system.
• Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the system or the remote
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically
appears on the TV screen.
“CANNOT LOCK” appears in the front panel
display.
• Turn the power off and then on again by pressing
system” (page 4). If “CANNOT LOCK” still
appears in the front panel display, contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
The system starts playing the disc
automatically.
• The DVD features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.
While playing such a disc, the system stops
playback at the auto pause signal.
The system does not work normally.
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from
the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after
several minutes.
The system turns off during DVD playback.
• If approximately one hour passes with DVD
playback paused or with the DVD top menu or a
DVD menu displayed during DVD playback, the
system automatically turns off.
You cannot perform some functions such as
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play,
Shuffle Play, or Program Play.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
perform some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that came with the disc.
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Inputs
VIDEO/SAT:
Sensitivity: 250 mV/
450 mV
Specifications
Impedance: 50 kilohms
SURROUND BACK
Voltage: 2V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
Accepts low-and high-
impedance headphones.
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER
OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
Output
Phones
With 4 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 –
20,000 Hz; rated 75 watts per channel minimum RMS
power, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic
distortion. (from 250 milli watts to rated output)
Super Audio CD/DVD system
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(Super Audio CD/DVD: λ
= 650 nm)
(CD: λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
Amplifier section (DAV-FR1)
Surround mode
(reference)
music power output
Front: 110 W + 110 W
(with SS-TS20)
Center*: 110 W
(with SS-CT44)
Surround*: 110 W +
110W
Signal format system
NTSC
Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode)
DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22
kHz ( 1.0 dB)
(with SS-TS20)
Subwoofer*: 100 W × 2
(with SS-WS12)
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1.0
dB)
Less than 0.03 %
Amplifier section (DAV-FR8)
Harmonic distortion
Surround mode
(reference)
music power output
Front: 114 W + 114 W
(with SS-TS21)
Center*: 114 W
(with SS-CT33)
Surround*: 114 W +
114W
Tuner section
System
PLL quartz-locked digital
synthesizer system
FM tuner section
Tuning range
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(100 kHz step)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(with SS-TS20)
Subwoofer*: 115 W × 2
(with SS-WS12)
Antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
10.7 MHz
Amplifier section (DAV-FR9)
Intermediate frequency
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Surround mode
(reference)
music power output
Front: 114 W + 114 W
(with SS-TS21)
Center*: 114 W
(with SS-CT33)
Surround*: 114 W +
114W
531 – 1,710 kHz (with the
interval set at 9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the
interval set at 10 kHz)
AM loop antenna (aerial)
450 kHz
Antenna (aerial)
Intermediate frequency
(with SS-TS21)
Subwoofer*: 115 W × 2
(with SS-WS12)
Video section
Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms\
S VIDEO:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms
COMPONENT:
*
Depending on the sound field settings and the source,
there may be no sound output.
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.65 Vp-p
75 ohms
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Speakers (DAV-FR1)
Front/Surround
Center
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Two-way Bass reflex
70 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.
cone type,
7
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Bass reflex
70 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.
7
25 mm (1 inch) dia.
balanced-dome-type
tweeter
cone type
4 ohms
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
90 × 221 × 75 mm
5
3
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
4 ohms
(3 /8 × 8 /4 × 3 inches)
(w/h/d)
356 × 92 × 76 mm
1
5
(14 /8 × 3 /8 × 3 inches)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)
Mass (approx.)
0.95 kg (2 lb 2 oz)
Center
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Bass reflex
70 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.
Surround
7
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Bass reflex
70 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.
cone type
4 ohms
7
Rated impedance
cone type
4 ohms
Dimensions (approx.)
356 × 92 × 76 mm
(14 /8 × 3 /8 × 3 inches)
(w/h/d)
1
5
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
90 × 221 × 75 mm
5
3
(3 /8 × 8 /4 × 3 inches)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
0.9 kg (2 lb)
Mass (approx.)
0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)
Subwoofer
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Bass reflex
160 mm (6 /8 inches) dia.
Subwoofer
3
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Bass reflex
160 mm (6 /8 inches) dia.
cone type × 2
4 ohms
3
Rated impedance
cone type × 2
4 ohms
Dimensions (approx.)
201 × 369 × 448 mm
(8 × 14 /8 × 17 /4 inches)
(w/h/d)
5
3
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
201 × 369 × 448 mm
5
3
(8 × 14 /8 × 17 /4 inches)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
9.5 kg (21 lb)
Mass (approx.)
9.5 kg (21 lb)
Speakers (DAV-FR8)
Front
Speakers (DAV-FR9)
Front/Surround
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Two-way Bass reflex
70 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.
7
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Two-way Bass reflex
70 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.
cone type,
25 mm (1 inch) dia.
balanced-dome-type
tweeter
4 ohms
255 × 1112 × 255 mm
cone type,
7
25 mm (1 inch) dia.
balanced-dome-type
tweeter
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
4 ohms
255 × 1112 × 255 mm
1
7
1
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
(10 /8 × 43 /8 × 10 /8
inches)
1
7
1
(10 /8 × 43 /8 × 10 /8
inches)
(w/h/d)
4.1 kg (9 lb 1 oz)
Mass (approx.)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
4.1 kg (9 lb 1 oz)
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Center
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Two-way Bass reflex
70 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.
Glossary
7
cone type,
Album
25 mm (1 inch) dia.
balanced-dome-type
tweeter
Section of a music piece or an image on a data
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
4 ohms
Chapter
356 × 92 × 76 mm
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is
composed of several chapters.
1
5
(14 /8 × 3 /8 × 3 inches)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
0.95 kg (2 lb 2 oz)
Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)
This is the generic name of the surround sound
produced by digital signal processing
technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous
surround sound fields mainly directed at the
reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is
designed specifically for the enjoyment of
movies.
Subwoofer
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Bass reflex
160 mm (6 /8 inches) dia.
3
cone type × 2
4 ohms
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
201 × 369 × 448 mm
5
3
(8 × 14 /8 × 17 /4 inches)
(w/h/d)
Dolby Digital
Mass (approx.)
9.5 kg (21 lb)
This movie theater sound format is more
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In
this format, the surround speakers output stereo
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a
subwoofer channel for deep bass is
independently provided. This format is also
called “5.1,” with the subwoofer channel
designated 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.
General
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions (approx.)
120 V AC, 60 Hz
120 W
430 × 70 × 398 mm
7
3
(17 × 2 /8 × 15 /4 inches)
(w/h/d) incl. projecting
parts
Mass (approx.)
Supplied accessories
5.5 kg (12 lb 12 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Dolby Digital EX
An enhanced compatible format of Dolby
Digital 5.1, developed by Dolby Laboratories
and Lucasfilm THX, which adds an extra
surround back channel, and can be used for
6.1(three surround speakers) channel playback,
using matrix encoding.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth
output channels from two-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
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.
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same as
a CD.
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. DVD also uses
variable rate coding technology that processes
allocated data according to the status of the
picture.
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more
realistic audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such
as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental
Control functions are provided with the DVD.
x Music mode
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound
space.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four
channels from two-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.
DTS
Digital audio compression technology
developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround.
This format comprises of stereo rear channels
and a discrete subwoofer channel. DTS provides
the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality
digital audio. The good channel separation is
realized due to all channel data being recorded
discretely and processed digitally.
File
Section of a picture on a data CD containing
JPEG image files.
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.
DTS-ES
An enhanced compatible format of 5.1 channel,
which adds an extra surround back channel.
There are two formats: Discrete 6.1, which
processes the surround back signal
independently, and Matrix 6.1, which processes
it along with the Surround (L/R) channels.
Index (Super Audio CD, CD)/Video
Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO
CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. Depending on the
disc, no indexes may be recorded.
Interlace format
(Interlaced 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.
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Multi-angle function
Region Code
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the
video camera are recorded on some DVDs.
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 the
discs that match its region code. The system can
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a
picture are recorded on some DVDs.
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also play discs with the “ ” mark. Even when
the region code is not shown on the DVD, the
region limit may still be activated.
Developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc.,
applies a conventional 2-channel or Dolby
Digital source signal to a high-precision, digital
matrix decoder to achieve 6.1 channel surround
playback.
CINEMA mode allows for more separation of
channels to enhance the 6.1 channel effect, and
is best suited for movies.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control)
functions, the menu screens, moving pictures
and still pictures are divided into sections called
“scenes.”
Super Audio CD
MUSIC mode allows the front L and R channels
to go unprocessed for optimum stereo, with the
addition of the surround components adding a
special quality to the sound.
A Super Audio CD disc can reproduce sounds
that are extremely faithful to the original sound
by use of DSD (Direct Stream Digital)
technology. This technology utilizes a sampling
frequency of 2.8224 MHz, which is 64 times that
of a conventional CD, and 1-bit quantization that
enables the disc to hold 4 times the amount of
information that a standard PCM format CD can
hold. Super Audio CDs are divided into the
following types.
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.
• Super Audio CD (single layer disc)
This disc consists of a single HD layer*.
* High density signal layer for the Super Audio CD
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.
HD (high density) layer
• Super Audio CD (dual layer disc)
This disc consists of dual HD layers and is
capable of extended play over long periods.
Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual HD
layers on one side only, you do not have to turn
the disc over during playback.
Progressive format
(sequential scanning)
In contrast to the Interlace format, the
progressive format can reproduce 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 progressive format.
HD layer
HD layer
• Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc)
This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD
layer. Also, as the dual layers are on one side
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only, you do not have to turn the disc over
during playback. You can play this CD layer
using a conventional CD player.
CD layer
HD layer
• 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD
This disc consists of a 2 channel playback area
and a multi-channel playback area.
2 channel playback area
Multi-channel playback
area
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.
Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a Super
Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD or MP3. An album
is composed of several tracks (MP3 only).
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 6 times the
audio information of conventional audio CDs.
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
• Version 1.1: You can play only moving
pictures and sounds.
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still
pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This system conforms to both versions.
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front Panel
A [/1 (power) switch/STANDBY indicator
C
(remote sensor) (13)
I
(play/pause) (30)
E PHONES (on the side of the system)
jack (30)
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Front Panel Display
When playing back a DVD
Current sound effect
Playing status
Play mode
Current chapter number
ALL 1DISC S
TITLE
CHAP
NIGHT
DSGX
REP 1
D EX
PL
DTS –ES
Current mode
Current title
number
Current sound
Playing time
When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions), or MP3
Playing time
Play mode
Playing status
Current mode
Current sound effect
Current track number
ALL 1DISC S PGM
SHUF REP 1
TRK
NIGHT
DSGX
MP3
PL
DTS –ES NEO:6
SA– CD MULTI PBC
Lights up during PBC
playback (VIDEO CD only)
Current sound
(CD, VIDEO CD, or
Lights up during MULTI
MP3 only)
channel playback area
(Super Audio CD only)
When listening to the radio
Monaural/Stereo effect
Sound effect
TUNED ST
MONO NIGHT
DSGX
kHz
MHz
Preset number
Current band
Current station
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When playing back a JPEG file
Currentfile
Play mode
number
ALL 1DISC S
JPEG
Playing status
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Rear Panel
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
OPTICAL
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
(DVD ONLY)
DIGITAL IN
AUDIO IN
R
R
L
L
SPEAKER
CENTER FRONT
AM
FM 75
FRONT
R
L
WOOFER
WOOFER
COAXIAL
COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT
SURROUND
BACK
SAT
AUDIO IN
SAT
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
SURR
R
SURR
L
H MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO) jacks
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Remote
P ENTER
W m/M/
/
SLOW, TUNING –/+ (37,
Open the cover.
ef TV (67, 69)
Note
This remote control glows in the dark. However,
before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for
awhile.
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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
1027
1028
1032
1039
1044
1045
1051
1052
1053
1057
1059
1060
1061
1066
1067
1070
1079
1093
1097
1103
1105
1109
1130
1142
1144
1145
1149
1150
1151
1157
1165
1166
1171
1174
1181
1183
1186
1194
1196
1203
1209
1217
1226
1229
1233
1235
1239
Afar
1245
1248
1253
1254
1257
1261
1269
1283
1287
1297
1298
1299
1300
1301
1305
1307
1311
1313
1326
1327
1332
1334
1345
1347
1349
1350
1352
1353
1356
1357
1358
1363
1365
1369
1376
1379
1393
1403
1408
1417
1428
1435
1436
1463
1481
1482
1483
Inupiak
1489
1491
1495
1498
1501
1502
1503
1505
1506
1507
1508
1509
1511
1512
1513
1514
1515
1516
1517
1521
1525
1527
1528
1529
1531
1532
1534
1535
1538
1539
1540
1543
1557
1564
1572
1581
1587
1613
1632
1665
1684
1697
Russian
Kinyarwanda
Sanskrit
Sindhi
Sangho
Serbo-Croatian
Singhalese
Slovak
Abkhazian
Afrikaans
Amharic
Arabic
Assamese
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
Byelorussian
Bulgarian
Bihari
Bislama
Bengali; Bangla
Tibetan
Breton
Catalan
Corsican
Czech
Indonesian
Icelandic
Italian
Hebrew
Japanese
Yiddish
Javanese
Georgian
Kazakh
Greenlandic
Cambodian
Kannada
Korean
Kashmiri
Kurdish
Kirghiz
Slovenian
Samoan
Shona
Somali
Albanian
Serbian
Siswati
Sesotho
Sundanese
Swedish
Swahili
Tamil
Latin
Lingala
Welsh
Danish
German
Bhutani
Greek
Laothian
Lithuanian
Latvian; Lettish
Malagasy
Maori
Macedonian
Malayalam
Mongolian
Moldavian
Marathi
Malay
Maltese
Burmese
Nauru
Nepali
Telugu
Tajik
Thai
Tigrinya
Turkmen
Tagalog
Setswana
Tonga
Turkish
Tsonga
Tatar
English
Esperanto
Spanish
Estonian
Basque
Persian
Finnish
Fiji
Faroese
French
Twi
Ukrainian
Urdu
Frisian
Irish
Dutch
Norwegian
Occitan
(Afan) Oromo
Oriya
Punjabi
Uzbek
Vietnamese
Volap k
Wolof
Scots Gaelic
Galician
Guarani
Gujarati
Hausa
Xhosa
Yoruba
Chinese
Zulu
Polish
Hindi
Pashto; Pushto
Portuguese
Quechua
Rhaeto-Romance
Kirundi
Croatian
Hungarian
Armenian
Interlingua
Interlingue
1703
Not specified
Romanian
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DVD Setup Menu List
You can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu.
The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.
LANGUAGE SETUP
SCREEN SETUP
4:3 LETTER
BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
OSD
(Selects the language
you want to use from the
displayed language list.)
TV TYPE
ON
OFF
JACKET
PICTURE
GRAPHICS 1
GRAPHICS 2
GRAPHICS 3
GRAPHICS 4
DVD MENU
AUDIO
(Selects the language
you want to use from the
displayed language list.)
SCREEN SAVER
BACKGROUND
(Selects the language
you want to use from the
displayed language list.)
GRAPHICS 5
BLUE
BLACK
SUBTITLE
(Selects the language
you want to use from the
displayed language list.)
COMPONENT OUT INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
CUSTOM SETUP
YES
NO
PARENTAL LEVEL
CONTROL
OFF
8.
7. NC17
6.
R
5.
4. PG13
3.
PG
2.
1.
G
STANDARD
USA
OTHERSt
CHANGE PASSWORD
TRACK
OFF
SELECTION AUTO
AUDIO
DRC
OFF
ON
DATA CD
PRIORITY
MP3
JPEG
JPEG
DATE
MM/DD/YYYY
YYYY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YYYY
YYYY/DD/MM
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SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE
FRONT
CENTER
YES
YES
NONE
SURROUND BEHIND
SIDE
NONE
SURROUND
BACK
NONE
YES
SUBWOOFER YES
DISTANCE
FRONT
CENTER
1.0 m – 7.0 m/3 ft – 23 ft
1.0 m – 7.0 m/3 ft – 23 ft*
SURROUND 1.0 m – 7.0 m/3 ft – 23 ft*
SURROUND
BACK
1.0 m – 7.0 m/3 ft – 23 ft*
LEVEL CENTER
SURROUND
–6 dB – +6 dB
–6 dB – +6 dB
LEFT
SURROUND
–6 dB – +6 dB
RIGHT
SURROUND
BACK
–10 dB – +10 dB
SUBWOOFER
–6 dB – +6 dB
6 steps left or right
BALANCE
TEST
FRONT
OFF
ON
TONE
* The setting range changes depending on
SETUP
QUICK
RESET
YES
NO
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AMP Menu List
You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.
SP SETUP
CUSTOMIZE
CENTER SP CENTER Y
DUAL MONO
MAIN
SUB
CENTER N
MAIN+SUB
MAIN/SUB
SB MATRIX
SB AUTO
SB OFF
DIM OFF
DIM ON
SURR Y
SURR SP
SURR N
SB DEC
DIMMER
SURR B SP
SURR B N
SURR B Y
F DIST
1.0 m – 7.0 m/3 ft – 23 ft
1.0 m – 7.0 m/3 ft – 23 ft*
1.0 m – 7.0 m/3 ft – 23 ft*
1.0 m – 7.0 m/3 ft – 23 ft*
CEN DIST
SURR DIST
SB DIST
SP POS
SP BEHIND
SP SIDE
* The setting range changes depending on
LEVEL
TESTTONE T.TONE OFF
T.TONE ON
F BALANCE 6 steps left or right
–6 dB - +6 dB
–6 dB - +6 dB
–6 dB - +6 dB
–10 dB - +10 dB
–6 dB - +6 dB
CEN LEVEL
SL LEVEL
SR LEVEL
SB LEVEL
SW LEVEL
AUDIO DRC DRC OFF
DRC ON
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Quick Reference for Remote Commander
S
T
Turns on and off the power of the system.
Turns the SONY TV and the system on and
changes the TV’s input source.
U
V
W
Selects AM or FM band.
Selects the component you want to use.
m/M (SCAN): Locate a point while
monitoring the picture while playing a disc.
/
SLOW: Play a disc in slow motion in the
pause mode.
TUNING –/+: Scan all available radio stations.
Stops playing a disc.
Pauses playing a disc.
Mutes the sound.
X
Y
Z
wj Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen.
MP3/JPEG: Selects albums.
wk Adjust the SYSTEM volume.
wl Press to return to the previously selected screen,
etc.
e; Select the sound field.
ea Makes sound clear at low volume.
es Selects program or shuffle play mode.
ed Displays the repeat status.
ef Sets the remote to TV mode.
Normal mode: tuns off.
TV mode: tuns in red.
eg Changes the input mode of the TV.
eh Select the TV Channel.
With cover opened.
Note
The remote control of the unit employs command signals in
common with other Sony DVD products.
Thus, depending on the button, other Sony DVD products may
respond.
ej Adjust the TV volume.
A
B
Selects a disc for playback.
Switches the item displayed on the front panel
display.
Sets the system to turn off at a preset time.
./>: Press to go to the next chapter or track
or to go back to the previous chapter or track.
PRESET –/+: Scan all preset stations.
Plays a disc.
ek Sets the speaker parameter and changes the
brightness of the front panel display by two steps.
el Press to cancel the programmed track, etc.
r; Switches monaural or stereo of FM stereo
reception.
C
D
*
Depending on the TV manufacture, the following method
also works. Press >10, then the number. (For example, for
channel 25, press >10, then 2 and 5.)
E
F
Displays the title menu on the TV screen.
MP3/JPEG: Selects albums.
G
H
Select and execute the items or settings.
Displays the Control Menu display on the TV
screen to set or adjust the items.
Select the sound field.
Bass sound is effectively reinforced.
Displays the setup display on the TV screen to set
or adjust the items.
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
Changes the subtitle.
Changes the sound.
Changes the angles when playing a DVD.
Select the items of settings. TV: Select channel
numbers.*
P
Q
Executes the items or settings.
Press to store a preset station. Activates the name
function.
R
Turns the TV on and off.
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